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The longest-serving president the United States has had is Franklin Roosevelt who is the only one to have served more than two terms. He was first elected to the White House in 1932 and went on to win three more terms, before passing away while in office in 1945.

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d’Or award on Monday (Oct 28) in a ceremony in Paris. Rodri, who won honours with Manchester City and Spain during the 2023-24 season clinched the prestigious award ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.

Australia’s wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade announced his international retirement on Tuesday (Oct 29) having been out of favour with the national team. Wade, a member of Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup winning squad will now join the national team in a coaching capacity during next month’s T20I series with Pakistan.

A joke about Puerto Rico at a Donald Trump rally has become the latest talking point in the US Presidential Election. While the former President's campaign is trying to distance itself from Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's comment, the Democrats are trying to use it as an opportunity to paint Trump as racist and make inroads into the Puerto Rican voters who are sizable community in several swing States. Watch in for more details!

The question of whether Hezbollah has the upper hand on the ground remains contentious amid ongoing conflict in the region. Analysts point to Hezbollah's extensive military capabilities, strategic alliances, and local support, suggesting they may have an advantage in certain areas. However, the situation is fluid, and the dynamics can shift rapidly based on military engagements and political developments.

South Korean entertainment industry is facing a number of accusations including being toxic and pushing artists to match unrealistic standards. Seventeen’s Seungkwan recently took to his Instagram to vent his pent up frustrations over the current state of affairs, in the wake of recent controversial reports against HYBE management.

Pakistan launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on Monday to immunize 45 million children against polio, following a rise in new cases that has hindered efforts to eradicate the disease in one of the last two countries where it persists. The campaign aims to combat the recent surge and reinforce public health measures to protect children from the virus.

Sheikh Naim Qassem succeeds Hassan Nasrallah as the new Hezbollah Chief. Naim Qassem has been a senior figure in Iran-backed group for more than 30 years. Nasrallah was killed in Beirut in late September by an Israeli strike. Since then many other senior Hezbollah officials have also been targeted. Hezbollah says Qassem was elected for his ‘adherence to principles and goals of Hezbollah’. Watch to know more!

Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Tuesday (Oct 29) declared Sheikh Naim Qassem as its new chief after former leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli strikes.

Israeli soldiers captured around 100 suspected Hamas militants during a raid in Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, the military said on Monday. Gaza health officials and Hamas have denied any militant presence at the hospital, which Israeli forces stormed on Friday and left on Saturday.

The sport of kickboxing is gaining popularity in the West African country and attracting more and more young people, including women.

Shares of Trump Media, the company behind the social media platform Truth Social, skyrocketed over 21 per cent on October 28, spurred by Donald Trump’s campaign rally in New York City.

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich South Kivu province has suspended gold mining operations since July to curb hundreds of foreign companies, most of them Chinese-owned, from “illegal” extraction of the valuable metal without permits and without declaring their profits.

Israel's parliament on Monday (Oct 28) passed a bill effectively banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within the country's borders and in occupied East Jerusalem, sparking widespread international backlash.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has revealed the existence of a death squad during his tenure as mayor of the city. However he has denied responsibility for the thousands of killings associated with his Presidency. Watch in for more details!

South Africa faces a looming water scarcity crisis that could exacerbate climate change-induced crises and lead to conflict. The water crisis is severe due to widespread infrastructure failures, inadequate government response, and a lack of clean water access for millions, which threatens public health and socio-economic stability.

Two days after the country of Georgia went to polls, the election is being disputed by the losing opposition as the ruling party prepares for another term in power. Watch to know more.

Botswana’s governing party - in power for almost six decades - is trying to pull off a trick in the general election by using a phrase normally associated with long-suffering opposition groups - 'change'. But can a party which has been in power for 58 years honour that pledge?

WION explains how the electoral process works in the United States.