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The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw has been finalized, revealing group placements for 48 teams across North America. Key details include host country allocations, seedings, and match schedules, with the tournament set to begin on June 11, 2026, in Canada, Mexico, and the US. The draw determines group compositions and knockout matchups.
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On August 4, 2025, the CDC confirmed the first US human case of New World screwworm in Maryland, involving a patient recently returned from El Salvador. The flesh-eating parasite, primarily affecting livestock, has been spreading northward through Central America and Mexico since 2023. The US is responding with plans for a sterile fly facility in Texas to prevent reintroduction and protect the cattle industry.
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A U.S. district court has ordered the Biden administration to restore Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 600,000 Venezuelans and Haitians, ruling that Homeland Security exceeded its authority in ending extensions. The decision affects those whose protections expired or were about to expire, allowing them to stay and work in the U.S. today.
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A drone attack in Haiti's Cité Soleil killed at least 13 people, including children, during a gang leader's birthday celebration. The Haitian police are accused of launching kamikaze drones, raising questions about accountability amid ongoing violence and the use of military-style tactics in gang control.
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The UN Security Council has authorized an expanded 5,550-strong gang suppression force in Haiti, replacing the current Kenyan-led mission. The new mandate aims to combat escalating gang violence, which controls 90% of Port-au-Prince, amid ongoing political instability and humanitarian crises. Deployment timelines remain uncertain as violence worsens.
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Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto are impacting Bermuda and the Caribbean. Imelda is expected to bring heavy rain, winds, and storm surge to Bermuda today, after causing flooding and fatalities in Cuba. Humberto remains offshore, generating dangerous swells. Authorities urge preparation amid ongoing storm activity.
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Hurricane Imelda, a Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds, struck Bermuda late Wednesday, causing damaging waves, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Authorities closed schools, airports, and deployed soldiers for emergency response. The storm also impacted Cuba and Haiti with flooding and fatalities. Forecasters warn of ongoing risks.
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Netflix’s third season of "Monster," titled "The Ed Gein Story," premiered on October 3, 2025, starring Charlie Hunnam as the infamous Wisconsin killer. The series dramatizes Gein’s crimes and their cultural impact, inspiring horror icons like "Psycho" and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre." While Hunnam’s performance has been praised, critics and historians have challenged the show’s historical accuracy and narrative choices, sparking debate among viewers and experts.
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The UNHCR reports over four million displaced across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and neighboring countries, driven by insecurity, climate change, and resource scarcity. Humanitarian needs are urgent, with funding only a third of the required amount, and violence impacting women, children, and access to services.
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Over 5.7 million Haitians are experiencing severe food shortages, with violence and gang control disrupting aid and agriculture. The crisis is worsening, with projections of nearly six million facing hunger by mid-2026. The government is mobilising resources, but security issues hinder relief efforts.
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China advances its climate goals with a focus on resilience and renewable energy, while the US and Europe face criticism for insufficient action. Meanwhile, global efforts to address air pollution and hunger remain underfunded, highlighting disparities in climate and development priorities amid rising inequalities.
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Gaza faces severe food shortages amid limited aid access, with only half of the targeted supplies entering since a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Somalia, Sudan, and Haiti are experiencing escalating humanitarian crises driven by aid cuts, conflict, and climate shocks, threatening millions with famine and displacement.
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Hurricane Melissa, a slow-moving storm, is forecast to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Authorities have issued warnings, and preparations are underway as the storm approaches the region.
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Tropical Storm Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane, driven by unusually warm Atlantic waters linked to climate change. It is forecast to hit Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas, causing severe flooding and damage. Authorities have issued warnings and activated shelters across affected regions.
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Hurricane Melissa is expected to reach Jamaica as a major storm early next week, with warnings issued across the Caribbean. It has caused fatalities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and authorities are preparing for heavy rains, flooding, and infrastructure damage. The storm is forecast to impact Cuba and the Bahamas later this week.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is approaching Jamaica and Cuba, with expected landfalls and heavy rainfall causing flooding, landslides, and evacuations. The storm has already caused fatalities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Authorities warn of severe impacts and delayed recovery efforts.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with winds of 185 mph, struck the Caribbean on Tuesday, causing at least 28 deaths and widespread damage. Relief efforts are underway in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, with organizations providing emergency aid, water, and shelter amid ongoing recovery challenges.
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Hurricane Melissa intensified rapidly to Category 5, with winds over 157 mph, threatening Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas. Climate change-driven warm oceans fueled this rapid intensification, which has already caused fatalities and severe flooding in the Caribbean. The storm is expected to make landfall soon.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with winds of 175 mph, hit Jamaica on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction, evacuations, and power outages. The storm is expected to impact Cuba and the Bahamas, with regional aid efforts underway amid reduced US assistance.
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As of late October 2025, Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with winds up to 185 mph, struck Jamaica causing catastrophic damage, widespread power outages, and flooding. The Jamaican government declared a disaster area, evacuating thousands. The hurricane then moved to Cuba, prompting mass evacuations and warnings of extensive damage. The storm also affected Haiti and the Bahamas, with climate change cited as a factor in its rapid intensification.
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Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is impacting Jamaica with winds of 175 mph, heavy rain, and storm surges. Evacuations are underway across Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas. The storm is the strongest to hit Jamaica in recorded history, causing fatalities and widespread damage. Authorities warn of catastrophic flooding and landslides.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, struck Jamaica on October 28, causing widespread destruction, at least 32 deaths, and economic losses estimated at up to $7 billion. The storm also impacted Haiti and Cuba, with ongoing relief efforts and concerns about future resilience.
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Hurricane Melissa, now Category 2, caused at least seven deaths across the Caribbean, with Cuba and Jamaica suffering extensive damage. Authorities evacuated hundreds of thousands, and warnings remain in effect as the storm moves through the region, threatening further destruction and flooding.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, struck Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, causing at least 25 deaths, widespread destruction, and power outages. Relief efforts are underway, with US aid arriving. The storm highlights regional vulnerabilities to extreme weather events.
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Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest on record, has caused at least 79 deaths across Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. The storm, initially a Category 5, has weakened but remains destructive, prompting international aid and evacuations. Damage assessments are ongoing, with widespread infrastructure destruction reported.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, struck Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, causing widespread destruction, fatalities, and displacement. Relief efforts are underway, but the damage is extensive, with thousands homeless and critical infrastructure damaged as the storm weakens while moving through the region. Today's date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:45:12 +0000.
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Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm to hit Jamaica, caused widespread devastation with winds up to 185 mph on October 28. Scientists confirm climate change intensified the storm’s wind speeds by 7% and rainfall by 16%, making such events more frequent and severe. The hurricane caused at least 61 deaths and damages estimated at one-third of Jamaica’s GDP, highlighting urgent climate adaptation and finance needs.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds, struck Jamaica last week, causing at least 19 deaths and widespread destruction. Relief efforts are ongoing, with US and local agencies delivering aid. Damage assessments are underway as the country prepares for recovery and rebuilding.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused extensive damage across Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, with at least 57 deaths reported. Over 2,400 people remain in shelters, and rescue efforts are ongoing amid widespread infrastructure destruction and access challenges. Relief operations are expected to continue for months.
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G7 foreign ministers, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, met in Niagara to discuss Ukraine's winter needs, Middle East peace, and global security. The gathering also addressed trade tensions and NATO defense spending amid geopolitical volatility.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, struck Jamaica on October 28, causing extensive damage, displacing 30,000 households, and resulting in at least 32 deaths. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with international aid and infrastructure rebuilding underway amid economic losses estimated at up to $7 billion.
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Haiti's national football team secured its second World Cup qualification with a 2-0 win over Nicaragua, despite ongoing gang violence, political instability, and displacement. Celebrations erupted across the country, symbolizing hope and unity amid deep crises. The team played in Curaçao due to security concerns in Haiti.
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Cyclone Fina, a Category 3 storm with winds up to 205 km/h, has moved away from Darwin but caused power outages, property damage, and flooding. Authorities warn of ongoing risks as the storm tracks west, reviving memories of Cyclone Tracy. No injuries have been reported.
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The UN World Food Programme warns that 318 million people will face crisis-level hunger or worse in 2026, more than double 2019 figures. Funding shortfalls threaten aid efforts, with only half of the $13 billion needed likely to be received. Conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability drive the crisis, with famine declared in Gaza and Sudan.
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As of early December 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has paused green card, citizenship, and asylum applications from nationals of 19 countries previously designated as high-risk under a 2025 travel ban. This follows a November attack in Washington by an Afghan national granted asylum. USCIS will conduct comprehensive reviews and interviews for immigrants from these countries who entered since January 2021, with no set date to lift the pause.
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Haiti has undergone a major security overhaul, creating the Global Stabilization Force (GSF) to dismantle gang networks. The UN-backed force, authorized for 12 months, aims to restore peace through coordinated military, police, and intelligence operations, following recent threats and violence by armed groups.
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Curacao, with a population of 156,000, has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the smallest nation ever to do so. The team secured its spot with a 0-0 draw against Jamaica, in a dramatic CONCACAF qualifying finale. Haiti and Panama also qualified, with the expanded 48-team tournament set for North America.
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Iraq secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after winning their Asian playoff. The tournament will expand to 48 teams, with qualifiers from six continents. The draw is scheduled for December 5 in Washington, D.C., with the final tournament beginning in June 2026 across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
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Two Texas men, Gavin Weisenburg and Tanner Thomas, were indicted for planning a violent coup on Gonave Island, Haiti, including murder and child pornography charges. Their scheme involved recruiting homeless people, learning military skills, and acquiring weapons. The plot was uncovered after extensive investigation, with potential life sentences if convicted.
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The US government announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Myanmar, citing improved conditions in both countries. The move affects nearly 4,000 Myanmar nationals and over 350,000 Haitians, with the decision based on assessments of safety and stability. The changes take effect in early 2026.
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Haiti's provisional electoral council approved a long-awaited election schedule after delays caused by gang violence and political disputes. The first round is planned for August 2026, with the final in December. Ongoing violence and political tensions threaten to push back these dates further.
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Recent storms in Cuba and Ethiopia have caused severe flooding, displacing thousands. In Cuba, residents face water shortages and damaged homes, while Ethiopia's communities remain camped in floodwaters after multiple disasters. Relief efforts are ongoing, but resources are limited.
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Severe drought across East Africa, especially in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Sudan, has led to critical water shortages, livestock losses, and food insecurity. Governments and aid agencies are calling for urgent international support to prevent humanitarian catastrophe, with recent efforts showing some progress in Sudan but worsening conditions elsewhere.
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A large bear has taken up residence under a home in Altadena, California, prompting a wildlife response. The bear, estimated at 550 pounds, has been seen rummaging through trash and emerging from the crawl space. Authorities advise caution and monitoring, but no immediate threat has been declared.