Violent clashes and deadly stampedes occurred during the public viewing of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga's body in Nairobi on October 16 and 17, 2025, due to overwhelming crowds, security forces firing tear gas and live ammunition, and underlying political tensions.

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Estonia has banned Russian citizens and other non-EU foreign nationals from voting in its local elections. This constitutional amendment was approved by the Estonian parliament in March 2025 and first took effect during the local elections held on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

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Similar to Trump's focus on his working-class base, Mamdani's campaign emphasizes economic issues such as the rising cost of living. His primary victory over the well-funded and established Andrew Cuomo highlighted the effectiveness of this approach.

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Current debates over health care policy could significantly increase how much you pay for insurance and medical services in 2026. Key policy changes being fought over include the expiration of enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans, a new formula for calculating insurance costs, and cuts to federal programs like Medicaid. 

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Recent reporting from mid-October 2025 details a renewed pressure campaign from the current Trump administration on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue cases against political rivals. This follows revelations from the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack concerning a separate campaign to overturn the 2020 election.

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker won $1.4 million playing blackjack during a trip to Las Vegas. Pritzker, a billionaire and heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune, has confirmed the winnings. The news has drawn significant attention due to his status as a prominent political figure and his immense personal wealth.

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Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over federal spending levels, with Democrats pushing for enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies to avoid a sharp increase in health insurance premiums.


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Following an October 2025 ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, reports indicate that real estate moguls Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, and President Donald Trump used their deal-making approach to influence negotiations. The trio's involvement has drawn both praise and criticism.

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Israel has stated that the Rafah crossing will not reopen for humanitarian aid, though it is preparing with Egypt to potentially reopen the crossing for the movement of people. The Israeli Defense Ministry agency (COGAT) affirmed that aid will continue to enter Gaza through other checkpoints, such as Kerem Shalom.

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Following the collapse of a UK espionage trial, recently published witness statements from the UK's Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA), Matt Collins, described Chinese intelligence services as "highly capable" and conducting "large scale espionage operations" against the UK. These activities were said to "threaten the UK's economic prosperity and resilience and the integrity of our democratic institutions". 

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