Africa
Stolen Egyptian sculpture set to be returned
Officials from the Netherlands confirmed that the country plans to return a 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt. The sculpture dates to the time of the pharaohs and first ended up in the Netherlands at an art fair in 2022. This past weekend, Egypt opened its Grand Egyptian Museum showing its archaeological heritage.
Tens of thousands of residents flee Sudanese city
At least 60,000 people in the Sudanese city of el-Fasher fled the region over this past weekend. The area was captured by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Reports have suggested that there have been mass executions and crimes against humanity since the group stormed the city. Officials estimate that more than 150,000 people are still trapped in el-Fasher.
Asia
Japan looks to hire hunters to halt bear attacks
Japan is planning to hire hunters to cull bears that have been wandering into residential areas and attacking people. At least 12 people have died in bear attacks in Japan this past year, the highest number of bear-related deaths since the 2000s. Bears have been popping up in public places like supermarkets and high schools.
Earthquake hits Afghanistan
An earthquake struck near Mazar-e-Sharif, one of Afghanistan’s largest cities. It had a magnitude of 6.3, and at least 20 people were killed. The Taliban government said that more than 530 people were also injured. Rescue efforts have been hampered because of poor communication networks and infrastructure.
Europe
Avalanche kills five in Italy
At least five German climbers, including a 17-year-old girl and her father, were killed by an avalanche in Italy’s Dolomite mountains. The incident occurred last Saturday, and officials believe it could have been caused by recent snow drifts. All of the bodies were recovered, and two other climbers survived.
Pregnant teenager released from Georgia prison
A 19-year-old pregnant teenager was freed from a Georgia prison after spending nearly six months in custody. Bella Culley was detained at an airport in May while carrying marijuana and hashish in her luggage. Culley had previously pleaded guilty to bringing drugs to Georgia but said she was forced to by gangsters who tortured her with a hot iron.
Latin America
Deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro
At least 132 people were killed during a deadly police raid in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Local residents described the raid as war like with shootouts between officers and armed men. Some of the armed men used drones to drop explosives on officers. Police managed to arrest a man accused of being a leading drug dealer for the Red Command.
Cocaine found in trick-or-treat candy
Police in Peru shared footage of officers finding cocaine in a trick-or-treat bucket. The cocaine allegedly came from the Diabolicos de Malambitos gang. Police were dressed in costume when the cocaine was discovered. Three people were arrested, and the drugs were seized.
North America
Former Vice President, Dick Cheney dies at age 84
Dick Cheney, former Vice President to George W. Bush (2001-2009) has died at age 84 (January 30,1941 – November 3, 2025). Cheney served as the 46th vice president of the U.S. Cheney is known for his support of an Iraq invasion following 911. Although Cheney was a Republican, he did not support Trump’s policies. Cheney is survived by his wife Lynne and two daughters, Liz and Mary.
Delays at US airports
Around half of the 30 major airports in the United States have staff shortages. Around 13,000 air traffic controllers have been working without pay for the past month because of the federal government shutdown. Air traffic controllers are required to work without pay during the shutdown. This past Saturday alone, 4,500 flights in the United States were delayed while more than 500 were canceled.
