Germany and the Netherlands have officially secured their places at the 2026 World Cup, with Germany delivering a dominant 6–0 victory over Slovakia to top Group A with 15 points. Julian Nagelsmann’s side took early control, scoring four goals before halftime. Nick Woltemade opened the scoring in the 18th minute, continuing his impressive form, while Serge Gnabry quickly doubled the lead. Leroy Sané struck twice, both set up by Florian Wirtz, putting Germany firmly in command

Miss Israel, Melanie Shiraz, has denied claims that she gave a “dirty” or “jealous” look to Miss Palestine, Nadeen Ayoub, during the Miss Universe pageant after a viral clip sparked online outrage. The short video showed Shiraz glancing toward Ayoub, prompting accusations of hostility and a flood of critical comments on her Instagram, with users calling her “Miss Genocide.” Shiraz refuted the allegations, stating she was merely looking at other contestants and urged people no

James D. Watson, who co-discovered the double-helix structure of DNA in 1953, has died at 97, according to his former research lab. The Chicago-born scientist, only 24 at the time of the discovery, shared the 1962 Nobel Prize with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins for revealing DNA’s twisted-ladder shape — a breakthrough that revolutionized genetics, medicine, and forensic science.

Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Thursday, targeting areas it said were used by Hezbollah to rebuild its military capabilities. The strikes followed evacuation orders for several towns, including Aita al-Jabal, Al-Tayyiba, and Tayr Debba, located 4 to 24 kilometers from the Israeli border. According to Lebanon’s health ministry, one person was killed and another wounded in the bombings.

Veteran actress Diane Ladd, a three-time Oscar nominee celebrated for her roles in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, Wild at Heart, and Rambling Rose, passed away at 89 at her home in Ojai, California. Her daughter, actress Laura Dern, confirmed the news with an emotional tribute, calling Ladd her “amazing hero” and “greatest gift.” Ladd’s illustrious career spanned film, television, and theatre, earning her acclaim for portraying strong, unforgettable women.

Nearly half of America’s 30 busiest airports are facing severe air traffic controller shortages, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported Friday, as the federal government shutdown entered its 31st day. The crisis has led to nationwide flight disruptions, with New York among the hardest-hit regions—losing 80% of its controllers.

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN DE MODE Article Published on: 31ST OCT 2025 | www.demodemagazine.com Hurricane Melissa’s confirmed death toll has risen to 49 after devastating much of the northern Caribbean and accelerating toward Bermuda. Haiti, though not directly struck, endured days of torrential rain, resulting in at least 30 deaths and 20 people missing. In Petit-Goave alone, 23 residents, including 10 children, perished when a river overflowed, destroying roads, homes, and far

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered a crackdown on the use of H-1B visas in the state’s higher education institutions, directing universities to prioritize hiring qualified American workers over foreign labor. DeSantis criticized universities for relying on H-1B visa holders for positions such as professors and coordinators that could be filled by U.S. citizens.

A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck western Türkiye on Monday night, centered in Sindirgi, Balikesir province, at a depth of nearly six kilometers, according to AFAD. The quake, felt across Istanbul, Bursa, Manisa, and Izmir, caused at least three previously damaged buildings and a two-storey shop to collapse. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported so far. However, 22 people sustained injuries due to panic-related falls, authorities said. Interior Minister Ali Yer

Hurricane Melissa rapidly strengthened into a major Category 3 storm late Saturday, posing a severe threat of catastrophic flooding across the northern Caribbean. The slow-moving hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph), was centered approximately 125 miles south-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, and 280 miles west-southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, moving west at just 3 mph.

Queen Mother Sirikit of Thailand, revered for her dedication to rural development, traditional craft preservation, and environmental protection, passed away on Friday at the age of 93. The mother of King Vajiralongkorn and wife of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, she had been hospitalised since 2019 and succumbed to a blood infection at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok.

The United States intensified its pressure on Venezuela by flying two B-1 Lancer bombers near the country’s airspace. According to The Wall Street Journal, the long-range bombers departed from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas and remained in international airspace throughout the mission. While President Donald Trump dismissed the report as “inaccurate,” he acknowledged Washington’s dissatisfaction with Venezuela.

The US military carried out its eighth strike against an alleged drug vessel on Tuesday night in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday. The previous seven strikes targeted vessels in the Caribbean, bringing the total death toll from all operations to at least 34. Hegseth shared a brief video showing a small boat loaded with brown packages before it exploded into flames.

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles early Wednesday, South Korea’s military reported, marking Pyongyang’s first missile launch since May. The missiles, detected from near Pyongyang and traveling about 350 km, appeared to have fallen inland.

Intense fighting broke out late Tuesday between Pakistani security forces and the Afghan Taliban along the Kurram border, according to state broadcaster PTV News. The report said Afghan Taliban and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters, referred to as “Fitna al-Khawarij,” opened unprovoked fire, prompting a strong retaliation from the Pakistani Army. Several Taliban positions reportedly sustained heavy damage, with multiple tanks destroyed and fighters fleeing their posts

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed a landmark document on the Gaza ceasefire, marking what the White House hailed as a “truly historic” breakthrough for Middle East peace. The signing took place during an international summit hosted by Egypt in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, with mediators Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey joining the accord.

US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new trade penalties against China, declaring a 100% tariff on all Chinese goods—on top of existing duties—effective November 1, 2025, or sooner if Beijing takes further “aggressive” actions. He also revealed plans to impose export controls on all critical software beginning the same day. Posting on Truth Social, Trump accused China of taking an “extraordinarily aggressive” stance by allegedly sending a hostile letter to nations wor

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on Friday, prompting initial tsunami warnings and mass evacuations. The quake, originally recorded at 7.6, hit off the coast of Manay town in Davao Oriental at a depth of 20 km, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

A deadly paramotor attack struck a Thadingyut festival celebration and protest in Chaung U township, central Myanmar, on Monday evening, killing at least 24 people and injuring 47, according to the exiled National Unity Government. Around 100 people had gathered for a candlelight vigil opposing the military junta when a motorised paraglider dropped two bombs on the crowd. Witnesses described horrific scenes, with victims—including children—torn apart.

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States, effective November 1, 2025. Shared on his platform Truth Social, Trump said the move aims to protect American truck manufacturers from “unfair outside competition,” benefiting companies like Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, and Mack Trucks.