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Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has flagged a ninth anomaly in 3I/ATLAS. The interstellar comet has become the most mysterious object in our solar system ever since it was discovered on July 1. Loeb noted eight anomalies, features that raised doubts over the object being a comet. The ninth anomaly, he says, was revealed when 3I/ATLAS was at perihelion. According to data, the comet changed colour to a bright blue when it was at its closest point to the Sun. Typically, comets take on a red hue in this position. This happens because of the dust around comets that scatters the sunlight. He wrote that the interstellar object revealed a "rapid brightening and a colour bluer than the Sun." Its brightness also rose by several notches. The brightening and the change in colour were noted in a new paper. The authors wrote, “The reason for 3I/ATLAS’s rapid brightening, which far exceeds the brightening rate of most Oort cloud comets at similar distances from the Sun, remains unclear.”&nbsp;The observations were made by STEREO (“Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory”), SOHO (“SOlar and Heliospheric Observatory”) and GOES-19, launched in 2024, a weather satellite. Talking about the blue colour, Loeb wrote, "For a natural comet, this blue colour is very surprising. Dust is expected to redden the scattered sunlight, and the surface of 3I/ATLAS is expected to be ~20 times colder than the 5,800 degrees Kelvin at the photosphere of the Sun, resulting in it having a redder color than the Sun." He added, that this appearance at perihelion "is a ninth anomaly in the list of unexpected properties of 3I/ATLAS."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3iatlas-non-gravitational-acceleration-near-sun-perihelion-alien-internal-engine-1761882801794">3I/ATLAS did the unthinkable near Sun, with a mysterious move - 'A sign of tech...'</a> &nbsp;<h2>Loeb challenges English physicist to explain the anomalies of 3I/ATLAS</h2>Loeb has also challenged English physicist Brian Cox to explain the anomalies of 3I/ATLAS, who "argued forcefully that 3I/ATLAS is definitely a natural comet." Loeb said, "He acts as a science popularizer rather than a researcher who is engaged with the related science concerning 3I/ATLAS. In comparison, I wrote 11 scientific papers in recent months about 3I/ATLAS." He said, instead of making "sweeping statements", he should try to decode the anomalies of the interstellar visitor. &nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>The anomalies of 3I/ATLAS</h2>Loeb had earlier said that the interstellar object displayed eight anomalies, which hinted at it being an unnatural object. The first anomaly is its trajectory, which is aligned to within 5 degrees with the ecliptic plane of the planets around the Sun. He says there is only a 0.2% likelihood of this happening. The second is its anti-tail, which can be seen in the July and August 2025 observations. He says it displayed a sunward jet. Next is its size, as he says the nucleus of 3I/ATLAS is about a "million times more massive than 1I/`Oumuamua and a thousand times more massive than 2I/Borisov". However, it is moving at a mind-boggling speed of 200,000 km/hr, unlike the other two. There is a less than 0.1% chance of this happening.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also says that its path and arrival time bring it within tens of millions of kilometres from Mars, Venus and Jupiter. Also, it wouldn't be visible from Earth at perihelion, which has a mere likelihood of 0.005%. Next is the gas plume around 3I/ATLAS, which he says contains much more nickel than iron, something mostly found in industrially produced nickel alloys. The gas plume around the interstellar object contains only 4% water by mass. The other issue is the extreme negative polarisation, "unprecedented for all known comets, including 2I/Borisov." Loeb also thinks that 3I/ATLAS could have sent the Wow! Signal since it is coming from the same direction.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS has a ninth anomaly. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says the interstellar object has displayed another strange occurrence. He has challenged English physicist Brian Cox to explain the anomalies, since he feels it is “definitely a comet.” 

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has flagged a ninth anomaly in 3I/ATLAS. The interstellar comet has become the most mysterious object in our solar system ever since it was discovered on July 1. Loeb noted eight anomalies, features that raised doubts over the object being a comet. The ninth anomaly, he says, was revealed when 3I/ATLAS was at perihelion. According to data, the comet changed colour to a bright blue when it was at its closest point to the Sun. Typically, comets take on a red hue in this position. This happens because of the dust around comets that scatters the sunlight. He wrote that the interstellar object revealed a "rapid brightening and a colour bluer than the Sun." Its brightness also rose by several notches. The brightening and the change in colour were noted in a new paper. The authors wrote, “The reason for 3I/ATLAS’s rapid brightening, which far exceeds the brightening rate of most Oort cloud comets at similar distances from the Sun, remains unclear.” The observations were made by STEREO (“Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory”), SOHO (“SOlar and Heliospheric Observatory”) and GOES-19, launched in 2024, a weather satellite. Talking about the blue colour, Loeb wrote, "For a natural comet, this blue colour is very surprising. Dust is expected to redden the scattered sunlight, and the surface of 3I/ATLAS is expected to be ~20 times colder than the 5,800 degrees Kelvin at the photosphere of the Sun, resulting in it having a redder color than the Sun." He added, that this appearance at perihelion "is a ninth anomaly in the list of unexpected properties of 3I/ATLAS." Also Read: 3I/ATLAS did the unthinkable near Sun, with a mysterious move - 'A sign of tech...' Loeb challenges English physicist to explain the anomalies of 3I/ATLAS Loeb has also challenged English physicist Brian Cox to explain the anomalies of 3I/ATLAS, who "argued forcefully that 3I/ATLAS is definitely a natural comet." Loeb said, "He acts as a science popularizer rather than a researcher who is engaged with the related science concerning 3I/ATLAS. In comparison, I wrote 11 scientific papers in recent months about 3I/ATLAS." He said, instead of making "sweeping statements", he should try to decode the anomalies of the interstellar visitor. The anomalies of 3I/ATLAS Loeb had earlier said that the interstellar object displayed eight anomalies, which hinted at it being an unnatural object. The first anomaly is its trajectory, which is aligned to within 5 degrees with the ecliptic plane of the planets around the Sun. He says there is only a 0.2% likelihood of this happening. The second is its anti-tail, which can be seen in the July and August 2025 observations. He says it displayed a sunward jet. Next is its size, as he says the nucleus of 3I/ATLAS is about a "million times more massive than 1I/`Oumuamua and a thousand times more massive than 2I/Borisov". However, it is moving at a mind-boggling speed of 200,000 km/hr, unlike the other two. There is a less than 0.1% chance of this happening. He also says that its path and arrival time bring it within tens of millions of kilometres from Mars, Venus and Jupiter. Also, it wouldn't be visible from Earth at perihelion, which has a mere likelihood of 0.005%. Next is the gas plume around 3I/ATLAS, which he says contains much more nickel than iron, something mostly found in industrially produced nickel alloys. The gas plume around the interstellar object contains only 4% water by mass. The other issue is the extreme negative polarisation, "unprecedented for all known comets, including 2I/Borisov." Loeb also thinks that 3I/ATLAS could have sent the Wow! Signal since it is coming from the same direction.

3I/ATLAS has a ninth anomaly. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says the interstellar object has displayed another strange occurrence. He has challenged English physicist Brian Cox to explain the anomalies, since he feels it is “definitely a comet.”&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS has a ninth anomaly, as Loeb calls on 'science populariser' to explain all of them

A tiny nation with only 0.528 million population has become the first and the only nation in the world to ban smoking for an entire generation. The curious yet bold move has been taken by the Maldives, an archipelagic country in South Asia. The move officially bans smoking for anyone born after January 1, 2007 and comes into effect from Saturday (Nov 1). The most curious thing? The ban will even apply to those visiting the tiny nation. Here's all you need to know about the Maldives' generational smoking ban.<h2>The only nation with a generational prohibition on tobacco</h2>The Maldives has officially become the only country in the world to enforce a generational prohibition on tobacco use, the Health Ministry announced Saturday (Nov 1). The ban is part of President Mohamed Muizzu’s broader public health initiative. It prohibits individuals born in 2007 or later from buying, using, or being sold tobacco products anywhere in the island nation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/fact-check-did-obama-spend-376-million-to-build-a-basketball-court-at-the-white-house-1761638839164">Fact Check: Did Obama spend $376 million to build a basketball court at the White House?</a>In a statement, the nation's health ministry said, "Under the new provision, individuals born on or after January 1, 2007, are prohibited from purchasing, using, or being sold tobacco products within the Maldives".The new rules apply not only to citizens but also to visitors in the Maldives — a nation of more than 1,100 coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean and renowned for its luxury resorts.<h2>How will the ban be enforced?</h2>According to the health ministry's statement, retailers would now be required to verify age prior to sale. "The ban applies to all forms of tobacco, and retailers are required to verify age prior to sale." This measure aims to "protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation", the ministry said in a statement.Authorities said the ban covers all tobacco products, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. The country also noted that it already maintains a blanket ban on the import, sale, and use of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices for all age groups.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/judges-order-trump-to-keep-food-aid-running-amid-shutdown-don-t-want-americans-to-go-hungry-1761963474050">Trump says 'do NOT want Americans to go hungry’ as judges order him to keep food aid running amid shutdown</a><h2>What if someone violates the rule?</h2>Violating the new restrictions carries heavy penalties. For retailers, selling tobacco to underage buyers comes with a fine of 50,000 Maldivian rufiyaa (around $3,200), while individuals caught using vape devices could be fined 5,000 rufiyaa ($320).Globally, the Maldives now stands alone in enforcing such a measure. New Zealand, which had passed a similar generational smoking ban in 2022, repealed it less than a year later under a new government. The United Kingdom’s proposal for a comparable law, banning tobacco sales to anyone born after 2009, is still under debate in Parliament.

Maldives, with a population of just over half a million, has become the world’s first nation to ban smoking for an entire generation. The new law, effective Nov 1, prohibits anyone born after Jan 1, 2007—including tourists—from buying or using tobacco. All you need to know.

A tiny nation with only 0.528 million population has become the first and the only nation in the world to ban smoking for an entire generation. The curious yet bold move has been taken by the Maldives, an archipelagic country in South Asia. The move officially bans smoking for anyone born after January 1, 2007 and comes into effect from Saturday (Nov 1). The most curious thing? The ban will even apply to those visiting the tiny nation. Here's all you need to know about the Maldives' generational smoking ban. The only nation with a generational prohibition on tobacco The Maldives has officially become the only country in the world to enforce a generational prohibition on tobacco use, the Health Ministry announced Saturday (Nov 1). The ban is part of President Mohamed Muizzu’s broader public health initiative. It prohibits individuals born in 2007 or later from buying, using, or being sold tobacco products anywhere in the island nation. Also read | Fact Check: Did Obama spend $376 million to build a basketball court at the White House? In a statement, the nation's health ministry said, "Under the new provision, individuals born on or after January 1, 2007, are prohibited from purchasing, using, or being sold tobacco products within the Maldives". The new rules apply not only to citizens but also to visitors in the Maldives — a nation of more than 1,100 coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean and renowned for its luxury resorts. How will the ban be enforced? According to the health ministry's statement, retailers would now be required to verify age prior to sale. "The ban applies to all forms of tobacco, and retailers are required to verify age prior to sale." This measure aims to "protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation", the ministry said in a statement. Authorities said the ban covers all tobacco products, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. The country also noted that it already maintains a blanket ban on the import, sale, and use of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices for all age groups. Also read | Trump says 'do NOT want Americans to go hungry’ as judges order him to keep food aid running amid shutdown What if someone violates the rule? Violating the new restrictions carries heavy penalties. For retailers, selling tobacco to underage buyers comes with a fine of 50,000 Maldivian rufiyaa (around $3,200), while individuals caught using vape devices could be fined 5,000 rufiyaa ($320). Globally, the Maldives now stands alone in enforcing such a measure. New Zealand, which had passed a similar generational smoking ban in 2022, repealed it less than a year later under a new government. The United Kingdom’s proposal for a comparable law, banning tobacco sales to anyone born after 2009, is still under debate in Parliament.

Maldives, with a population of just over half a million, has become the world’s first nation to ban smoking for an entire generation. The new law, effective Nov 1, prohibits anyone born after Jan 1, 2007—including tourists—from buying or using tobacco. All you need to know.

THIS country has banned smoking for everyone born after 2007 — even tourists

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday revealed that he apologised to US President Donald Trump over an anti-tariff ad featuring former US president Ronald Reagan. Days after Trump announced that he would be hiking tariffs on Canadian goods by an additional 10 per cent and suspended trade talks with the nation, Carney, while talking to the press in the South Korean city of Gyeongju said that "I did apologise to the president. The President was offended." He also said that the US-Canada talks would restart whenever Washington was "ready".&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/judges-order-trump-to-keep-food-aid-running-amid-shutdown-don-t-want-americans-to-go-hungry-1761963474050">Trump says 'do NOT want Americans to go hungry’ as judges order him to keep food aid running amid shutdown</a><h2>Why did Trump stop US-Canada trade talks?</h2>The trade relationship between the United States and Canada took an unexpected turn last month, after a decades-old speech by former US president Ronald Reagan triggered a diplomatic storm. It began when Ontario Premier Doug Ford ran an ad in US markets featuring Reagan’s 1987 remarks denouncing tariffs. The video, meant to celebrate cross-border unity, quickly caught Donald Trump’s attention — and his fury. Within hours, Trump announced that all US trade talks with Canada were “terminated.”Soon after, speaking on X, Ford sought to strike a conciliatory tone. "Canada and the United States are friends, neighbours, and allies. President Ronald Reagan knew that we are stronger together," he wrote. But the backlash from Washington grew so intense that Ford later said, after consulting Prime Minister Mark Carney, he would pull the ad campaign by Monday.Ford's office, however, countered that the ad used "an unedited excerpt from one of Reagan’s public addresses, which is available through public domain", and posted a longer version online for transparency.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-to-continue-airing-controversial-ronald-reagan-ad-ontario-premier-said-this-after-trump-suspended-trade-talks-1761360065985">Canada to continue airing controversial Ronald Reagan ad? Ontario Premier said THIS after Trump suspended trade talks</a><h2>What was the ad about?</h2>The one-minute ad featured Reagan saying that "trade barriers hurt every American worker." But Trump accused Canada of running a "fake" and "fraudulent" video, and without offering any evidence to back the claim, declared all trade negotiations suspended. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio added fuel, claiming the clip took Reagan’s words "out of context." The Reagan Foundation joined the criticism, saying Ontario used Reagan’s remarks without permission and "misrepresents" his intent.

Canadian PM Mark Carney said he apologised to Donald Trump over an Ontario ad that used Ronald Reagan’s 1987 anti-tariff speech, which angered Trump and led him to suspend US-Canada trade talks. 

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday revealed that he apologised to US President Donald Trump over an anti-tariff ad featuring former US president Ronald Reagan. Days after Trump announced that he would be hiking tariffs on Canadian goods by an additional 10 per cent and suspended trade talks with the nation, Carney, while talking to the press in the South Korean city of Gyeongju said that "I did apologise to the president. The President was offended." He also said that the US-Canada talks would restart whenever Washington was "ready". Also read | Trump says 'do NOT want Americans to go hungry’ as judges order him to keep food aid running amid shutdown Why did Trump stop US-Canada trade talks? The trade relationship between the United States and Canada took an unexpected turn last month, after a decades-old speech by former US president Ronald Reagan triggered a diplomatic storm. It began when Ontario Premier Doug Ford ran an ad in US markets featuring Reagan’s 1987 remarks denouncing tariffs. The video, meant to celebrate cross-border unity, quickly caught Donald Trump’s attention — and his fury. Within hours, Trump announced that all US trade talks with Canada were “terminated.” Soon after, speaking on X, Ford sought to strike a conciliatory tone. "Canada and the United States are friends, neighbours, and allies. President Ronald Reagan knew that we are stronger together," he wrote. But the backlash from Washington grew so intense that Ford later said, after consulting Prime Minister Mark Carney, he would pull the ad campaign by Monday. Ford's office, however, countered that the ad used "an unedited excerpt from one of Reagan’s public addresses, which is available through public domain", and posted a longer version online for transparency. Also read | Canada to continue airing controversial Ronald Reagan ad? Ontario Premier said THIS after Trump suspended trade talks What was the ad about? The one-minute ad featured Reagan saying that "trade barriers hurt every American worker." But Trump accused Canada of running a "fake" and "fraudulent" video, and without offering any evidence to back the claim, declared all trade negotiations suspended. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio added fuel, claiming the clip took Reagan’s words "out of context." The Reagan Foundation joined the criticism, saying Ontario used Reagan’s remarks without permission and "misrepresents" his intent.

Canadian PM Mark Carney said he apologised to Donald Trump over an Ontario ad that used Ronald Reagan’s 1987 anti-tariff speech, which angered Trump and led him to suspend US-Canada trade talks.&nbsp;

Canada PM Mark Carney reveals he apologised to Trump after Reagan ad derails trade talks

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US President Donald Trump on Friday took to truth Social to reveal that he has renovated the Lincoln bathroom near the Lincoln Bedroom, on the second floor of the mansion where the Trump lives. He posted several pictures of the bathroom renovated with marble and gold. Prior to the renovation the 80-year-old Lincoln bathroom had pale green tiles and strip lights, according to a picture shared by the US President.&nbsp;The renovated bathroom, according to the pictures posted by Trump, now has gold taps and mirrors, along with lavish white and gray marble walls.&nbsp;"I renovated the Lincoln Bathroom in the White House. It was renovated in the 1940s in an art deco green tile style, which was totally inappropriate for the Lincoln Era," Trump wrote on Truth Social.&nbsp;“I did it in black and white polished Statuary marble. This was very appropriate for the time of Abraham Lincoln and, in fact, could be the marble that was originally there!”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Before and after of Trump’s latest White House renovation in the Lincoln Bathroom. Incredible. <a href="https://t.co/Ksjm0Bh8Vi">pic.twitter.com/Ksjm0Bh8Vi</a>&mdash; johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) <a href="https://twitter.com/_johnnymaga/status/1984312098277486657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pics of the renovated bathroom have been shared by Trump just days after the demolition of the entire East Wing of the White House in October to build a giant new $300 million ballroom raked up a huge controversy in the country

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Refurbished Lincoln Bathroom in the White House — Highly polished, Statuary marble! <a href="https://t.co/xb46LSpwUo">pic.twitter.com/xb46LSpwUo</a>&mdash; Unofficial Trump on X (@trump_repost) <a href="https://twitter.com/trump_repost/status/1984312136836006121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>About the Bathroom</h2>&nbsp;The renovated Lincoln bathroom is near the Lincoln Bedroom, on the second floor of the mansion where Donald Trump lives.&nbsp;According to the White House Historical Association, the Lincoln Bedroom used to be the late president's office and cabinet room. In 1945 the bedroom was renamed after &nbsp;President Harry Truman ordered furnishings from the Lincoln era to be placed there.&nbsp;Tesla and Space X tycoon Elon Musk has been one of Trump's guest to have slept in the Lincoln Bedroom when he headed Trump's cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency.&nbsp;

Pics of the renovated bathroom have been shared by Trump just days after the demolition of the entire East Wing of the White House in October to build a giant new $300 million ballroom.

US President Donald Trump on Friday took to truth Social to reveal that he has renovated the Lincoln bathroom near the Lincoln Bedroom, on the second floor of the mansion where the Trump lives. He posted several pictures of the bathroom renovated with marble and gold. Prior to the renovation the 80-year-old Lincoln bathroom had pale green tiles and strip lights, according to a picture shared by the US President. The renovated bathroom, according to the pictures posted by Trump, now has gold taps and mirrors, along with lavish white and gray marble walls. "I renovated the Lincoln Bathroom in the White House. It was renovated in the 1940s in an art deco green tile style, which was totally inappropriate for the Lincoln Era," Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I did it in black and white polished Statuary marble. This was very appropriate for the time of Abraham Lincoln and, in fact, could be the marble that was originally there!”

Pics of the renovated bathroom have been shared by Trump just days after the demolition of the entire East Wing of the White House in October to build a giant new $300 million ballroom.

Trump shares pics of Lincoln bathroom renovated in marble and gold

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Friday accused the United States of pushing an “extravagant” and “slanderous” narrative to justify an attack and regime change in Caracas.

Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro on Friday (Oct 31) once again accused the United States and its President Donald Trump of trying to impose a "narrative" to justify American attacks against Caracas and to trigger regime change. Addressing a meeting of Caribbean parliamentarians for peace in Caracas, Maduro alleged that the Americans "always want to impose a story, a narrative on us," calling the narrative "slanderous" and "extravagant". This comes as Trump, while talking to reporters aboard Air Force One, contradicted his earlier comments and denied that he was considering strikes inside Venezuela. Maduro slams Trump Speaking at a gathering of Caribbean parliamentarians, he said Washington was trying to portray Venezuela as a hub of international drug trafficking to build a case for military action. Accusing the US of wanting to seize the nation's vast oil wealth, Maduro alleged that the "narrative that American power has chosen against dignified, peaceful and Bolivarian Venezuela is an extravagant, lying and also slanderous narrative". Also read | Trump 'provoking a war in Caribbean'? Venezuela slams US exercises in Trinidad, claims arrest of CIA-backed mercenaries Maduro accused Washington of trying to justify a war to seize Venezuela’s vast oil and gas reserves. "The truth is that Venezuela is innocent and everything that is being done against Venezuela is to justify a war, a regime change and steal our immense oil wealth, which is the main oil reserve and the fourth gas reserve in the world," he said, urging Venezuelans to remain calm and united. His comments came as tensions between Caracas and Washington continued to rise, with US President Donald Trump denying that he was considering strikes inside Venezuela — a statement that appeared to contradict his earlier remarks. What did Trump say? Trump had previously told reporters that "the land is going to be next," after the US military targeted several boats in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific as part of its anti-drug operations. Now, on Friday, when asked if he was considering strikes inside Venezuela, he said "no". However, it is unclear if he was ruling out future strikes inside Venezuela or simply saying that his administration is yet to make a final decision. Also read | Trump says 'do NOT want Americans to go hungry’ as judges order him to keep food aid running amid shutdown In recent days, the United States has deployed fighter jets, warships, and thousands of troops across the region in recent months. That presence is set to grow further with the arrival of the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier strike group. While the White House insists the buildup is meant to combat Latin American drug cartels, Venezuelan officials have slammed it as preparation for aggression. Since September, US forces have struck at least 14 suspected smuggling vessels, killing 61 people. None of the attacks has taken place within Venezuela’s territorial waters.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Friday accused the United States of pushing an “extravagant” and “slanderous” narrative to justify an attack and regime change in Caracas.

Trump says not considering strikes within Venezuela as Maduro accuses US of pushing ‘slanderous narrative’ to justify attack

Two federal judges on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to keep paying for the nation’s largest food assistance program during the ongoing government shutdown, temporarily averting what could have been a devastating blow to millions of Americans. The rulings, issued almost simultaneously in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, require the White House to use emergency reserve funds to sustain the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through November. The orders came just as Trump, in a Truth Social post, appeared to issue a lifeline for those in need of the benefits, saying that he didn’t want Americans to “go hungry.” Still, he claimed government lawyers told him the administration lacked the “legal authority to pay” SNAP benefits once funding officially expires on November 1.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/refugees-no-longer-welcome-in-us-trump-slashes-intake-reserves-most-slots-for-white-south-africans-1761876942205">Refugees no longer welcome in US? Trump slashes intake, reserves most slots for white South Africans</a><h2>Trump asks for clarification</h2>More than 42 million low-income Americans depend on the SNAP programme—formerly known as food stamps—for their monthly grocery budget. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said "Government lawyers do not think we have the legal authority to pay," but that he has asked them to "clarify how we can legally fund SNAP as soon as possible".

Despite the court orders, uncertainty remains. The judges gave the administration leeway to decide whether to fund the program in full or partially in November, leaving open the possibility of delayed payments for millions of households whose benefit cards are normally recharged at the start of the month.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-trump-47-racks-up-his-first-nobel-president-donald-trump-claims-credit-for-nobel-physics-prize-1761901060616">'Trump 47 racks up his first Nobel'?: President Donald Trump claims credit for Nobel Physics Prize</a>Trump also repeated his pledge to sit down with the Democrats over their demands, but only after the shutdown was over. "We'll meet very quickly, but they have to open up the country," he told reporters before blaming the opposition again, "It's their fault. Everything is their fault. It's so easily solved."

Two judges ordered the Trump administration to keep funding the SNAP food aid program during the shutdown, preventing millions from losing benefits. Meanwhile, Trump said he’s seeking legal clarity on extending payments, though uncertainty remains over full funding for November.

Two federal judges on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to keep paying for the nation’s largest food assistance program during the ongoing government shutdown, temporarily averting what could have been a devastating blow to millions of Americans. The rulings, issued almost simultaneously in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, require the White House to use emergency reserve funds to sustain the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through November. The orders came just as Trump, in a Truth Social post, appeared to issue a lifeline for those in need of the benefits, saying that he didn’t want Americans to “go hungry.” Still, he claimed government lawyers told him the administration lacked the “legal authority to pay” SNAP benefits once funding officially expires on November 1. Also read | Refugees no longer welcome in US? Trump slashes intake, reserves most slots for white South Africans Trump asks for clarification More than 42 million low-income Americans depend on the SNAP programme—formerly known as food stamps—for their monthly grocery budget. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said "Government lawyers do not think we have the legal authority to pay," but that he has asked them to "clarify how we can legally fund SNAP as soon as possible".

Two judges ordered the Trump administration to keep funding the SNAP food aid program during the shutdown, preventing millions from losing benefits. Meanwhile, Trump said he’s seeking legal clarity on extending payments, though uncertainty remains over full funding for November.

Trump says 'do NOT want Americans to go hungry’ as judges order him to keep food aid running amid shutdown

A couple was such a firm believer in the Rapture, an event in which Jesus will supposedly take the believers with him to heaven, leaving behind others, that they quit their jobs. However, the day came and went, and nothing happened. So now they are at risk of losing their house since they can't afford to pay the bills. They asked their daughter if they could live with her, but she refused. Sharing the incident on Reddit, with the title "AITAH for not allowing my parents to move into my house...", the woman said that her parents were sure of the Rapture. It is an end-of-the-world event that some evangelical Christians believe will occur on September 23. Several people who believed in it were said to have sold their properties, cars and quit their jobs. This woman's parents were one of them. She shared how her father had been scaring her about the Rapture since she was a child. However, when the Rapture did not happen, they didn't know what to do.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-catching-a-flight-to-heaven-apocalypse-claims-on-sep-23-prompt-people-to-sell-everything-quit-jobs-1758596403816">'Catching a flight to heaven': Apocalypse claims on Sep 23 prompt people to sell everything. What is the truth?</a>&nbsp;They asked their daughter if they could move in with her, but she refused. She stated that they "live on a shared property owned by my Husbands Grandpa. We have to run all decisions by him." She admitted on Reddit that she was "rude but stern". The woman told them to get jobs again. The Redditor says she offered them financial assistance and even offered to help look for another house, suggesting they get a smaller place to save money. But they were not happy about it. She says her father is an optician and her stepmother has a master's degree in behavioural health.Several people supported her for standing her ground, saying that ince they were adults, they could get on with their lives even if the Rapture did not happen. Meanwhile, a lot of them were amazed to see that her stepmother became so blinded by her husband's belief in the Rapture that they gave up everything. "I am mystified and amazed that your stepmother, with her degree in behavioural health, is blinded to your father's religious mania and catastrophizing," a user wrote.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/move-over-rapture-another-prophecy-claims-comet-will-end-the-world-in-2026-1758790270916">Rapture did not happen, but another world-ending event has been prophesied for 2026</a>&nbsp;South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela said in a YouTube video that the Rapture will happen on September 23. Several people gave up everything, believing him. Pastor Mhlakela said the rapture would happen with "such power" that the Earth would "shake". "The rapture is here upon us, whether you are ready or not ready," he added. The pastor says he had a vision in his dreams, in which he "saw Jesus sitting on his throne", saying "loud and clear, 'I am coming soon'."

A couple quit their jobs, believing the Rapture was coming. But nothing happened, and now they are on the verge of losing their house. Their daughter shared their situation on Reddit, saying they want to move in with her, but she refused. She asked people if she was wrong.  

A couple was such a firm believer in the Rapture, an event in which Jesus will supposedly take the believers with him to heaven, leaving behind others, that they quit their jobs. However, the day came and went, and nothing happened. So now they are at risk of losing their house since they can't afford to pay the bills. They asked their daughter if they could live with her, but she refused. Sharing the incident on Reddit, with the title "AITAH for not allowing my parents to move into my house...", the woman said that her parents were sure of the Rapture. It is an end-of-the-world event that some evangelical Christians believe will occur on September 23. Several people who believed in it were said to have sold their properties, cars and quit their jobs. This woman's parents were one of them. She shared how her father had been scaring her about the Rapture since she was a child. However, when the Rapture did not happen, they didn't know what to do. Also Read: 'Catching a flight to heaven': Apocalypse claims on Sep 23 prompt people to sell everything. What is the truth? They asked their daughter if they could move in with her, but she refused. She stated that they "live on a shared property owned by my Husbands Grandpa. We have to run all decisions by him." She admitted on Reddit that she was "rude but stern". The woman told them to get jobs again. The Redditor says she offered them financial assistance and even offered to help look for another house, suggesting they get a smaller place to save money. But they were not happy about it. She says her father is an optician and her stepmother has a master's degree in behavioural health. Several people supported her for standing her ground, saying that ince they were adults, they could get on with their lives even if the Rapture did not happen. Meanwhile, a lot of them were amazed to see that her stepmother became so blinded by her husband's belief in the Rapture that they gave up everything. "I am mystified and amazed that your stepmother, with her degree in behavioural health, is blinded to your father's religious mania and catastrophizing," a user wrote. Also Read: Rapture did not happen, but another world-ending event has been prophesied for 2026 South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela said in a YouTube video that the Rapture will happen on September 23. Several people gave up everything, believing him. Pastor Mhlakela said the rapture would happen with "such power" that the Earth would "shake". "The rapture is here upon us, whether you are ready or not ready," he added. The pastor says he had a vision in his dreams, in which he "saw Jesus sitting on his throne", saying "loud and clear, 'I am coming soon'."

A couple quit their jobs, believing the Rapture was coming. But nothing happened, and now they are on the verge of losing their house. Their daughter shared their situation on Reddit, saying they want to move in with her, but she refused. She asked people if she was wrong. &nbsp;

No heaven, no home: Couple quit their jobs for the Rapture. Now they are about to become homeless

Prince Andrew is no longer a prince. The erstwhile Duke of York will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as his alleged scandalous past has caught up with him—particularly due to a voice from the grave: Virginia Giuffre, who claimed during her life, and again in her posthumous book, that she was a victim of sex trafficking involving the now-former British royal. The favourite child of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the 65-year-old former fighter pilot went from playboy to the poster boy of disgrace. At the height of his fame, Andrew was seen as a modern royal—glamorous, global, and entrepreneurial. But today, his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, stand embarrassed by the actions of their father. This is his story:<h2>The life of Prince Andrew: Privilege and pomp</h2>Prince Andrew Albert Christian Edward was born on 19 February 1960 at Buckingham Palace. The third child—and second son—of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, he was known for his charm and energy.He joined the Royal Navy in 1979 and served as a helicopter pilot during the 1982 Falklands War, flying dangerous missions that earned him recognition as a war hero. Andrew rose to the rank of lieutenant commander by 1992 and retired from active duty in 2001, later receiving honorary promotions up to vice admiral. That same year, Andrew was appointed the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, promoting British business abroad, particularly in Asia and the Middle East.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/major-royal-move-king-charles-strips-andrew-of-titles-1761893567672/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/major-royal-move-king-charles-strips-andrew-of-titles-1761893567672/embed</a>His 1986 marriage to Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey was a global spectacle, but the relationship was rocked by scandals and infidelity. The couple divorced in 1996 but remained close, continuing to share the Royal Lodge in Windsor.&nbsp;<h2>A Royal Scandal: How Epstein friendship ruined Andrew</h2>Andrew’s associations were controversial even in the early 2000s, particularly his dealings with authoritarian regimes such as Muammar Gaddafi’s Libya. But his friendship with the late sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein became his ultimate undoing.The two met around 1999 through Ghislaine Maxwell, a London socialite and Epstein’s then-girlfriend. According to public records, Andrew visited Epstein’s properties in New York, Palm Beach, and the Caribbean. The association continued even after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for sex offences. Andrew hosted Epstein and Maxwell at Windsor Castle in 2006 and stayed at Epstein’s Manhattan mansion in 2010, supposedly to “end” their friendship. Later emails, however, revealed continued contact. Epstein also paid £15,000 towards Sarah Ferguson’s debts.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/king-charles-strips-prince-andrew-of-all-royal-titles-orders-him-out-of-windsor-home-1761872104652">King Charles strips Prince Andrew of all royal titles, orders him to vacate Windsor castle</a><h2>Virginia Giuffre: The woman who brought down Prince Andrew, in life and after death</h2>In 2014, Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s sex trafficking victims, publicly accused Andrew of sexually abusing her. The abuse, she claimed, took place after she was a trafficked as a 17-year-old in London, New York, and on Epstein’s private island in the Virgin Islands. A now-infamous photo showed Andrew with his arm around Giuffre’s waist, with Maxwell smiling beside them.In public remarks, including a disastrous 2019 BBC interview, Andrew claimed to have “no recollection” of Giuffre and denied all allegations. His bizarre justifications—including a medical condition preventing him from sweating and an alibi involving a visit to Pizza Express—only made matters worse. Sponsors withdrew support, and within days, he stepped down from public duties.Giuffre’s pursuit of justice continued. She sued Andrew in 2021 for sexual assault, and after failing to have the case dismissed, he settled out of court in February 2022 for a reported £12 million without admitting guilt. The late Queen stripped him of military roles, royal patronages, and the use of “His Royal Highness.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/where-will-be-prince-andrew-s-next-residence-after-royal-lodge-exit-1761898950853">Where will be Prince Andrew's next residence after Royal lodge exit?</a><h2>Epstein file disclosures: The brother king takes action</h2>In early 2025, new Epstein files released by US authorities, followed by leaked emails in which Andrew urged Epstein to stay in touch and promised to “play again,” reignited public outrage. Fresh misconduct claims emerged, and the final blow came from Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, Nobody’s Girl, which described Andrew as having treated her “like property.”On October 17, Andrew relinquished his ducal titles. &nbsp;Facing mounting political and public pressure, King Charles III acted to protect the monarchy’s integrity. On Friday (Oct 31), the king formally removed his brother's “Prince” title and HRH style by royal warrant, ordering him to vacate his royal residence.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/princess-beatrice-and-princess-eugenie-are-reportedly-not-in-the-uk-amid-prince-andrew-s-royal-title-drama-1761883624744">Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are reportedly not in the UK amid Prince Andrew’s royal title drama</a>Once a decorated naval officer and royal hero, Andrew’s swift decline into a disgraced commoner marks one of the most dramatic royal downfalls in modern British history. His legacy will now be that of an enduring cautionary tale of power, misused privilege and accountability.&nbsp;

Prince Andrew, new name Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, now holds no official role or privileges. The former Duke of York has been evicted from Royal Lodge. Two dead people - sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and his victim Virginia Gueffre- caused the downfall of the former British royal. But how?

Prince Andrew is no longer a prince. The erstwhile Duke of York will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as his alleged scandalous past has caught up with him—particularly due to a voice from the grave: Virginia Giuffre, who claimed during her life, and again in her posthumous book, that she was a victim of sex trafficking involving the now-former British royal. The favourite child of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the 65-year-old former fighter pilot went from playboy to the poster boy of disgrace. At the height of his fame, Andrew was seen as a modern royal—glamorous, global, and entrepreneurial. But today, his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, stand embarrassed by the actions of their father. This is his story: The life of Prince Andrew: Privilege and pomp Prince Andrew Albert Christian Edward was born on 19 February 1960 at Buckingham Palace. The third child—and second son—of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, he was known for his charm and energy. He joined the Royal Navy in 1979 and served as a helicopter pilot during the 1982 Falklands War, flying dangerous missions that earned him recognition as a war hero. Andrew rose to the rank of lieutenant commander by 1992 and retired from active duty in 2001, later receiving honorary promotions up to vice admiral. That same year, Andrew was appointed the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, promoting British business abroad, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. https://www.wionews.com/videos/major-royal-move-king-charles-strips-andrew-of-titles-1761893567672/embed His 1986 marriage to Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey was a global spectacle, but the relationship was rocked by scandals and infidelity. The couple divorced in 1996 but remained close, continuing to share the Royal Lodge in Windsor. A Royal Scandal: How Epstein friendship ruined Andrew Andrew’s associations were controversial even in the early 2000s, particularly his dealings with authoritarian regimes such as Muammar Gaddafi’s Libya. But his friendship with the late sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein became his ultimate undoing. The two met around 1999 through Ghislaine Maxwell, a London socialite and Epstein’s then-girlfriend. According to public records, Andrew visited Epstein’s properties in New York, Palm Beach, and the Caribbean. The association continued even after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for sex offences. Andrew hosted Epstein and Maxwell at Windsor Castle in 2006 and stayed at Epstein’s Manhattan mansion in 2010, supposedly to “end” their friendship. Later emails, however, revealed continued contact. Epstein also paid £15,000 towards Sarah Ferguson’s debts. Also read: King Charles strips Prince Andrew of all royal titles, orders him to vacate Windsor castle Virginia Giuffre: The woman who brought down Prince Andrew, in life and after death In 2014, Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s sex trafficking victims, publicly accused Andrew of sexually abusing her. The abuse, she claimed, took place after she was a trafficked as a 17-year-old in London, New York, and on Epstein’s private island in the Virgin Islands. A now-infamous photo showed Andrew with his arm around Giuffre’s waist, with Maxwell smiling beside them. In public remarks, including a disastrous 2019 BBC interview, Andrew claimed to have “no recollection” of Giuffre and denied all allegations. His bizarre justifications—including a medical condition preventing him from sweating and an alibi involving a visit to Pizza Express—only made matters worse. Sponsors withdrew support, and within days, he stepped down from public duties. Giuffre’s pursuit of justice continued. She sued Andrew in 2021 for sexual assault, and after failing to have the case dismissed, he settled out of court in February 2022 for a reported £12 million without admitting guilt. The late Queen stripped him of military roles, royal patronages, and the use of “His Royal Highness.” Also read: Where will be Prince Andrew's next residence after Royal lodge exit? Epstein file disclosures: The brother king takes action In early 2025, new Epstein files released by US authorities, followed by leaked emails in which Andrew urged Epstein to stay in touch and promised to “play again,” reignited public outrage. Fresh misconduct claims emerged, and the final blow came from Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, Nobody’s Girl, which described Andrew as having treated her “like property.” On October 17, Andrew relinquished his ducal titles. Facing mounting political and public pressure, King Charles III acted to protect the monarchy’s integrity. On Friday (Oct 31), the king formally removed his brother's “Prince” title and HRH style by royal warrant, ordering him to vacate his royal residence. Also read: Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are reportedly not in the UK amid Prince Andrew’s royal title drama Once a decorated naval officer and royal hero, Andrew’s swift decline into a disgraced commoner marks one of the most dramatic royal downfalls in modern British history. His legacy will now be that of an enduring cautionary tale of power, misused privilege and accountability.

Prince Andrew, new name Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, now holds no official role or privileges. The former Duke of York has been evicted from Royal Lodge. Two dead people - sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and his victim Virginia Giuffre- caused the downfall of the former British royal. But how?

Downfall of Prince Andrew: End of Duke of York and the making of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Laptops can pose a safety hazard if placed in an airplane's luggage section. So when a man dropped his laptop from the cabin into the cargo of a United Airlines flight, it had to turn around after nearly one hour. The flight was going to Rome from Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The pilot was notified about the incident, who reached out to Air Traffic Control (ATC), telling them that a passenger had "somehow dropped a laptop down the sidewall into the cargo pit area of the aeroplane." United Airlines Boeing 767-400ER had to make a U-turn off the coast of Boston nearly an hour into the flight on October 15, data from Flightradar shows. The turnaround became essential since the laptop had a lithium-ion battery, which was a safety hazard. “Unfortunately, we’re going to have to get clearance to return to Dulles,” the pilot added.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/dogs-in-chernobyl-suddenly-turned-blue-this-week-and-no-one-knows-why-they-were-not-1761634745979">Dogs in Chernobyl have suddenly turned blue, and no, it is not because of radiation</a> &nbsp;<h2>Lithium batteries can overheat and explode</h2>The laptop was switched on when it slipped into the cargo section. The pilots didn't know what to do since there was no way to ascertain how much longer it would be before the battery discharged. This posed a safety risk to other passengers, and so the pilots were left with no choice but to return to the Washington Dulles airport. Audio of the conversation between the ATC and the pilots has the latter saying, "We don’t know the status of it. We can’t access it. We can’t see it." It became important to search for the laptop before reembarking on the journey. They did not term the situation an emergency, but merely a precaution. &nbsp;“You know, due to the lithium battery in the cargo area, where it’s actually even … not even near the suppression system that we have for, you know, fires down there. So this is just a safety precaution.”&nbsp;The plane landed at Dulles Airport at 12:35 am. The laptop was successfully retrieved. It was refuelled and took off for a second time at 3:25 am. The pilots and the ATC said it was the first time that they had witnessed anything like this. "Good story to tell at the pilot lounge," an ATC member said.&nbsp;

A United Airlines flight from Virginia to Rome witnessed a one-of-its-kind incident when a passenger somehow dropped his laptop from the cabin into the cargo area. The plane had to return to the airport and was delayed by over five hours.  

Laptops can pose a safety hazard if placed in an airplane's luggage section. So when a man dropped his laptop from the cabin into the cargo of a United Airlines flight, it had to turn around after nearly one hour. The flight was going to Rome from Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The pilot was notified about the incident, who reached out to Air Traffic Control (ATC), telling them that a passenger had "somehow dropped a laptop down the sidewall into the cargo pit area of the aeroplane." United Airlines Boeing 767-400ER had to make a U-turn off the coast of Boston nearly an hour into the flight on October 15, data from Flightradar shows. The turnaround became essential since the laptop had a lithium-ion battery, which was a safety hazard. “Unfortunately, we’re going to have to get clearance to return to Dulles,” the pilot added. Also Read: Dogs in Chernobyl have suddenly turned blue, and no, it is not because of radiation Lithium batteries can overheat and explode The laptop was switched on when it slipped into the cargo section. The pilots didn't know what to do since there was no way to ascertain how much longer it would be before the battery discharged. This posed a safety risk to other passengers, and so the pilots were left with no choice but to return to the Washington Dulles airport. Audio of the conversation between the ATC and the pilots has the latter saying, "We don’t know the status of it. We can’t access it. We can’t see it." It became important to search for the laptop before reembarking on the journey. They did not term the situation an emergency, but merely a precaution. “You know, due to the lithium battery in the cargo area, where it’s actually even … not even near the suppression system that we have for, you know, fires down there. So this is just a safety precaution.” The plane landed at Dulles Airport at 12:35 am. The laptop was successfully retrieved. It was refuelled and took off for a second time at 3:25 am. The pilots and the ATC said it was the first time that they had witnessed anything like this. "Good story to tell at the pilot lounge," an ATC member said.

A United Airlines flight from Virginia to Rome witnessed a one-of-its-kind incident when a passenger somehow dropped his laptop from the cabin into the cargo area. The plane had to return to the airport and was delayed by over five hours. &nbsp;

Laptop scare aboard United: Device slips from cabin into cargo, forcing plane to take a U-turn

A man went into a coma following a car accident but regained consciousness long enough to tell on his girlfriend, who he alleged deliberately caused the crash. He died after ratting her out. Florida man Daniel Waterman was in the car with his girlfriend when she told him that she was pregnant. He claimed Leigha Mumby told him, “I don’t care what happens. You’ll get what you deserve,” as she started driving the vehicle recklessly, People reported. She supposedly got angry at him texting someone when she told him about the pregnancy. According to court papers, the couple were driving along Interstate 95 in Florida’s Flagler County on the night of the Super Bowl in February. After Mumby, 24, told the 22-year-old that she was pregnant, he received a text message from a woman in New York. She got angry and drove the car into a tree. Waterman suffered severe injuries and ended up in a coma.&nbsp;According to an arrest affidavit that People has, the man gained consciousness for some time in May. He made sure that his girlfriend did not go scot-free and told the investigators via a whiteboard that she caused the crash. He recounted the incident in the car, about the pregnancy and the fight, and how she became livid and started driving rashly. Heather Waterman told Syracuse.com that he was texting a friend who was a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles while he was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. The two teams faced off in the Super Bowl this year.&nbsp;Mumby was also badly injured in the crash, but both she and her unborn child survived. She told the investigators that she was clueless about the reason for the crash. But Waterman woke up and told everything, as she found herself caught like a deer in headlights. He was shifted to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse in July but died of pneumonia on Oct. 8, Syracuse.com reported. After Waterman's testimony, Mumby was charged with reckless driving, causing serious bodily injury and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. After Waterman died, she was also charged with vehicular homicide, People reported. Waterman's family is not intent on getting custody of the baby.

Daniel Waterman went into a coma after his girlfriend crashed the car, deliberately driving rashly. She was angry that he was texting a girl while she was telling him that she was pregnant. He woke up, told the police everything and then died weeks later.

A man went into a coma following a car accident but regained consciousness long enough to tell on his girlfriend, who he alleged deliberately caused the crash. He died after ratting her out. Florida man Daniel Waterman was in the car with his girlfriend when she told him that she was pregnant. He claimed Leigha Mumby told him, “I don’t care what happens. You’ll get what you deserve,” as she started driving the vehicle recklessly, People reported. She supposedly got angry at him texting someone when she told him about the pregnancy. According to court papers, the couple were driving along Interstate 95 in Florida’s Flagler County on the night of the Super Bowl in February. After Mumby, 24, told the 22-year-old that she was pregnant, he received a text message from a woman in New York. She got angry and drove the car into a tree. Waterman suffered severe injuries and ended up in a coma. According to an arrest affidavit that People has, the man gained consciousness for some time in May. He made sure that his girlfriend did not go scot-free and told the investigators via a whiteboard that she caused the crash. He recounted the incident in the car, about the pregnancy and the fight, and how she became livid and started driving rashly. Heather Waterman told Syracuse.com that he was texting a friend who was a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles while he was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. The two teams faced off in the Super Bowl this year. Mumby was also badly injured in the crash, but both she and her unborn child survived. She told the investigators that she was clueless about the reason for the crash. But Waterman woke up and told everything, as she found herself caught like a deer in headlights. He was shifted to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse in July but died of pneumonia on Oct. 8, Syracuse.com reported. After Waterman's testimony, Mumby was charged with reckless driving, causing serious bodily injury and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. After Waterman died, she was also charged with vehicular homicide, People reported. Waterman's family is not intent on getting custody of the baby.

Daniel Waterman went into a coma after his girlfriend crashed the car, deliberately driving rashly. She was angry that he was texting a girl while she was telling him that she was pregnant. He woke up, told the police everything and then died weeks later.

Sleeping victim wakes from coma, blames pregnant girlfriend for crash — then dies

The Nobel Prize in Physics went to three scientists this month for their pioneering work in quantum mechanics—but US President Donald Trump claims he also deserves some of the credit. In a post on Truth Social, Trump on Thursday (Oct 30) celebrated the award by quoting his Energy Secretary Chris Wright and suggesting that the win was tied to his administration’s focus on emerging technologies and thus "‘Trump 47 racks up his first Nobel Prize!!’".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-scores-another-nobel-peace-prize-nomination-this-time-from-japan-1761620702194">Trump scores another Nobel Peace prize nomination...this time from Japan</a><h2>What did Trump do to deserve the Nobel Physics prize?</h2>In his post, Trump quoted Wright as saying: "Chris Wright: 'A former Lawrence Berkeley National Lab scientist won the Nobel Prize in physics for work in Quantum physics. Quantum computing, along with AI and Fusion, are the three signature Trump science efforts. Trump 47 racks up his first Nobel Prize!!'."

The Nobel was awarded to John Clarke, 83, a British physicist formerly at the Department of Energy’s Berkeley Lab and now emeritus professor at UC Berkeley, along with Michel Devoret, 72, of Yale University, and John Martinis, 67, of the University of California, Santa Barbara. Their experiments from the mid-1980s paved the way for breakthroughs in quantum computing.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-nuclear-armed-bully-iran-blasts-trump-for-ordering-resumption-of-us-nuclear-tests-1761872971706">‘Nuclear-armed bully’: Iran blasts Trump for ordering resumption of US nuclear tests</a><h2>'Pathetic' Trump slammed for hogging credit</h2>Trump's self-congratulation drew swift criticism. California Governor Gavin Newsom, who in recent days has been engaged in a war of words with the POTUS, mocked him on X, writing, "The President of the United States is so upset about his failed campaign for a Nobel Prize that he’s now trying to claim someone else’s prize as his own. Pathetic".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The President of the United States is so upset about his failed campaign for a Nobel Prize that he&#39;s now trying to claim someone else&#39;s prize as his own. Pathetic. <a href="https://t.co/KZnFohmxgY">https://t.co/KZnFohmxgY</a>&mdash; Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAgovernor/status/1983997362164142229?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Nobel laureate dismisses Trump's claim</h2>Martinis dismissed Trump’s claim with a hint of humour. In a statement to the Daily Beast, the Nobel laureate said, "This work was done in 1985, so I suppose you should credit another Republican, Ronald Reagan." Still, he acknowledged that Trump’s administration has shown interest in quantum technology: "Trump has emphasised quantum computing is a priority for his administration, and I think everyone appreciates his support of this technology".&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump has claimed partial credit for this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics, posting on Truth Social: “Trump 47 racks up his first Nobel Prize!!”

The Nobel Prize in Physics went to three scientists this month for their pioneering work in quantum mechanics—but US President Donald Trump claims he also deserves some of the credit. In a post on Truth Social, Trump on Thursday (Oct 30) celebrated the award by quoting his Energy Secretary Chris Wright and suggesting that the win was tied to his administration’s focus on emerging technologies and thus "‘Trump 47 racks up his first Nobel Prize!!’". Also read | Trump scores another Nobel Peace prize nomination...this time from Japan What did Trump do to deserve the Nobel Physics prize? In his post, Trump quoted Wright as saying: "Chris Wright: 'A former Lawrence Berkeley National Lab scientist won the Nobel Prize in physics for work in Quantum physics. Quantum computing, along with AI and Fusion, are the three signature Trump science efforts. Trump 47 racks up his first Nobel Prize!!'."

US President Donald Trump has claimed partial credit for this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics, posting on Truth Social: “Trump 47 racks up his first Nobel Prize!!”

'Trump 47 racks up his first Nobel'?: President Donald Trump claims credit for Nobel Physics Prize

More than 700,000 people crowded St. Peter’s Square in Rome this month to witness a moment that might sound straight out of fiction — the canonisation of a former Satanic priest. On 19 Oct 2025, Pope Leo XIV officially declared Bartolo Longo, along with six others, a saint of the Catholic Church. For the faithful, it was a celebration of redemption. For everyone else, it was a reminder that some of the Church's most powerful stories begin in darkness.<h2>Who was Saint Bartolo Longo?</h2>Born in 1841 in Latiano, Italy, Bartolo Longo trained as a lawyer. After his father's death, Longo lost faith and turned toward the occult, engaging in extreme practices including fasting and even making a pact with the devil. According to Daily Mail, he plunged into séances, and was even "ordained" as a Satanic priest — until one night, he heard what he believed was his dead father’s voice: "Return to God."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/fact-check-did-obama-spend-376-million-to-build-a-basketball-court-at-the-white-house-1761638839164">Fact Check: Did Obama spend $376 million to build a basketball court at the White House?</a>Terrified, Longo confided in a close friend, Professor Vincenzo Pepe, who was appalled at how far he’d gone into Satanism. Pepe, as per the report, warned him that he was heading toward madness. These words reportedly jolted Longo into seeking help from a Dominican priest, Father Alberto Radente. What followed was a month-long process of confession and repentance that transformed his life. Longo renounced Satanism, took a vow of celibacy, and threw himself into service.<h2>Why was the former Satanic priest given sainthood?</h2>Bartolo Longo would then dedicate six years of his life to charitable work before taking a vow as a lay Dominican on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. He later founded the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii, built orphanages for the children of prisoners, and spent years working with the poor and sick. He became known for walking the streets preaching against spiritualism. He even attended what was his last séance, where he declared, "I renounce spiritualism; it is nothing but a web of lies and deception."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-says-becoming-vp-to-return-to-white-house-would-be-too-cute-but-insists-i-d-be-allowed-to-1761632934601">Trump says becoming VP to return to White House would be 'too cute' but insists 'I’d be allowed to'. Watch</a>He died in 1926, remembered not for his sins but for his conversion — a man who went from invoking demons to building one of Italy’s most visited places of prayer. At his canonisation on October 19, Pope Leo said, "Today we have before us seven witnesses, the new Saints, who, with God's grace, kept the lamp of faith burning".

More than 700,000 people gathered at St. Peter’s Square to witness Pope Leo XIV canonise Bartolo Longo — once a Satanic priest, now a Catholic saint. Here's his wild story. 

More than 700,000 people crowded St. Peter’s Square in Rome this month to witness a moment that might sound straight out of fiction — the canonisation of a former Satanic priest. On 19 Oct 2025, Pope Leo XIV officially declared Bartolo Longo, along with six others, a saint of the Catholic Church. For the faithful, it was a celebration of redemption. For everyone else, it was a reminder that some of the Church's most powerful stories begin in darkness. Who was Saint Bartolo Longo? Born in 1841 in Latiano, Italy, Bartolo Longo trained as a lawyer. After his father's death, Longo lost faith and turned toward the occult, engaging in extreme practices including fasting and even making a pact with the devil. According to Daily Mail, he plunged into séances, and was even "ordained" as a Satanic priest — until one night, he heard what he believed was his dead father’s voice: "Return to God." Also read | Fact Check: Did Obama spend $376 million to build a basketball court at the White House? Terrified, Longo confided in a close friend, Professor Vincenzo Pepe, who was appalled at how far he’d gone into Satanism. Pepe, as per the report, warned him that he was heading toward madness. These words reportedly jolted Longo into seeking help from a Dominican priest, Father Alberto Radente. What followed was a month-long process of confession and repentance that transformed his life. Longo renounced Satanism, took a vow of celibacy, and threw himself into service. Why was the former Satanic priest given sainthood? Bartolo Longo would then dedicate six years of his life to charitable work before taking a vow as a lay Dominican on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. He later founded the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii, built orphanages for the children of prisoners, and spent years working with the poor and sick. He became known for walking the streets preaching against spiritualism. He even attended what was his last séance, where he declared, "I renounce spiritualism; it is nothing but a web of lies and deception." Also read | Trump says becoming VP to return to White House would be 'too cute' but insists 'I’d be allowed to'. Watch He died in 1926, remembered not for his sins but for his conversion — a man who went from invoking demons to building one of Italy’s most visited places of prayer. At his canonisation on October 19, Pope Leo said, "Today we have before us seven witnesses, the new Saints, who, with God's grace, kept the lamp of faith burning".

More than 700,000 people gathered at St. Peter’s Square to witness Pope Leo XIV canonise Bartolo Longo — once a Satanic priest, now a Catholic saint. Here's his wild story.&nbsp;

From demon worshipper, to a man of God: Vatican makes former Satanic priest a Saint — The wild story of Bartolo Longo

The Maharashtra Government has issued a detailed clarification denying the claims of Rohit Arya, who had taken 17 children hostage yesterday in Mumbai’s Powai area and was later shot dead by Mumbai police. In his last video, Arya said he was committing the act over payment of "dues" from the state government. &nbsp;"I am not a terrorist and do not have any monetary demands, and my demands are not immoral at all,” he said.Now, in an official release, the Maharashtra government noted that Arya’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) project ‘Swachhta Monitor’ was approved only once in 2021 with funding of 9 lakh rupees, but its subsequent versions, ‘Swachhta Monitor 2.0’ and a 6.14 crore rupees proposal for 2024–25, were never sanctioned.The state government further clarified that Arya's organisation continued activities privately without authorisation and without approval to collect funds from schools.Arya claimed that his campaign was used as the basis for the PLC Swachhta Monitor programme launched in 2022 and that he was sidelined once the initiative was adopted by the state. Arya had served as Project Director for Project Let's Change - PLA Swachhata Monitor.Former Maharashtra School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar told the media that he had given financial help to Arya.“Arya had been a project director in an initiative run by the education department, took money from school students through a website, and the department had taken objection to it”, said Kesarkar.Notably, Arya had staged a protest in Pune last year for his ‘pending dues’ from the education department.Keskar had met Arya and even offered him financial help after he complained that the department had defaulted on a payment due to him, he further told the media.On the other hand, Arya’s wife told the media that her husband was the project head for the PLC Swachhta Monitor, but he did not get any recognition from the government, and no funds were paid to Arya. Mumbai Police say they are investigating to find out the truth.On Thursday, the three-hour hostage crisis unfolded around 1:30 pm at R A Studio, located in the Mahavir Classic building, Powai, when Powai police received an alert about a man holding children captive.The children, aged 10 to 12 years, had been attending auditions for a web series for the past two days.Before police intervention, Arya released a video message explaining his motives. In the clip, he said he had chosen to take hostages instead of committing suicide, insisting he was 'not a terrorist' and had no demand for money.Arya claimed he only wanted to ask some moral and ethical questions and warned that any wrong move by the authorities could lead him to set the studio on fire, potentially harming the children. “I want to speak to some people… I should not be held responsible if anything happens,” Arya said in the video, adding that after the conversation, he would walk out. His demands, however, remained vague.The Mumbai Police swiftly mobilised teams from the Quick Response Team (QRT), Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, Fire Brigade, and negotiators. The officers entered the building through a duct using a ladder to reach the first floor, where Arya was holding the hostages. First, they tried negotiating with Arya face to face, but it did not work. Police say that, during the rescue operation, Arya allegedly fired on one of the police officers with an air gun, and he was hit by a police bullet during the scuffle. He was taken to the nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. All 17 children and two adults were rescued safely by the Mumbai Police.On Friday morning, the Mumbai Police recovered a pistol, petrol, inflammable rubber solution, and a lighter from the Powai studio. A forensic analysis of the seized materials is currently underway. The Mumbai Crime Branch has taken over the investigation, registering a case under Sections 109(1), 140, and 287 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.&nbsp; &nbsp;

In an official release, the Maharashtra government noted that Arya’s CSR project ‘Swachhta Monitor’ was approved only once in 2021 with funding of 9 lakh rupees, but its subsequent versions, ‘Swachhta Monitor 2.0’ and a 6.14 crore rupees proposal for 2024–25, were never sanctioned.

The Maharashtra Government has issued a detailed clarification denying the claims of Rohit Arya, who had taken 17 children hostage yesterday in Mumbai’s Powai area and was later shot dead by Mumbai police. In his last video, Arya said he was committing the act over payment of "dues" from the state government. "I am not a terrorist and do not have any monetary demands, and my demands are not immoral at all,” he said. Now, in an official release, the Maharashtra government noted that Arya’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) project ‘Swachhta Monitor’ was approved only once in 2021 with funding of 9 lakh rupees, but its subsequent versions, ‘Swachhta Monitor 2.0’ and a 6.14 crore rupees proposal for 2024–25, were never sanctioned. The state government further clarified that Arya's organisation continued activities privately without authorisation and without approval to collect funds from schools. Arya claimed that his campaign was used as the basis for the PLC Swachhta Monitor programme launched in 2022 and that he was sidelined once the initiative was adopted by the state. Arya had served as Project Director for Project Let's Change - PLA Swachhata Monitor. Former Maharashtra School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar told the media that he had given financial help to Arya. “Arya had been a project director in an initiative run by the education department, took money from school students through a website, and the department had taken objection to it”, said Kesarkar. Notably, Arya had staged a protest in Pune last year for his ‘pending dues’ from the education department. Keskar had met Arya and even offered him financial help after he complained that the department had defaulted on a payment due to him, he further told the media. On the other hand, Arya’s wife told the media that her husband was the project head for the PLC Swachhta Monitor, but he did not get any recognition from the government, and no funds were paid to Arya. Mumbai Police say they are investigating to find out the truth. On Thursday, the three-hour hostage crisis unfolded around 1:30 pm at R A Studio, located in the Mahavir Classic building, Powai, when Powai police received an alert about a man holding children captive. The children, aged 10 to 12 years, had been attending auditions for a web series for the past two days. Before police intervention, Arya released a video message explaining his motives. In the clip, he said he had chosen to take hostages instead of committing suicide, insisting he was 'not a terrorist' and had no demand for money. Arya claimed he only wanted to ask some moral and ethical questions and warned that any wrong move by the authorities could lead him to set the studio on fire, potentially harming the children. “I want to speak to some people… I should not be held responsible if anything happens,” Arya said in the video, adding that after the conversation, he would walk out. His demands, however, remained vague. The Mumbai Police swiftly mobilised teams from the Quick Response Team (QRT), Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, Fire Brigade, and negotiators. The officers entered the building through a duct using a ladder to reach the first floor, where Arya was holding the hostages. First, they tried negotiating with Arya face to face, but it did not work. Police say that, during the rescue operation, Arya allegedly fired on one of the police officers with an air gun, and he was hit by a police bullet during the scuffle. He was taken to the nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. All 17 children and two adults were rescued safely by the Mumbai Police. On Friday morning, the Mumbai Police recovered a pistol, petrol, inflammable rubber solution, and a lighter from the Powai studio. A forensic analysis of the seized materials is currently underway. The Mumbai Crime Branch has taken over the investigation, registering a case under Sections 109(1), 140, and 287 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.

In an official release, the Maharashtra government noted that Arya’s CSR project ‘Swachhta Monitor’ was approved only once in 2021 with funding of 9 lakh rupees, but its subsequent versions, ‘Swachhta Monitor 2.0’ and a 6.14 crore rupees proposal for 2024–25, were never sanctioned.

Maha govt denies claims of hostage taker Rohit Arya not getting dues; issues clarification

I went out of Delhi during Diwali and returned on October 29, hoping to have escaped the pollution. But as the flight hovered over the skies of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), the air turned grey. It was a stark contrast to the skies of Chennai, where I had a layover, and Kerala, from where my journey began. Back on the ground, I was told that there had been no sunlight for the past few days. This time, the Deepawali celebrations were loud and smoky — with crackers, government-sanctioned and court-approved.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The stated aim was to reclaim the Indian tradition of a “true Diwali”, where fireworks were deemed an important part of the festivities, undoing earlier petitions and court rulings that had restricted their use because of their toxic emissions.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/diwali-special-not-just-india-these-foreign-countries-also-celebrate-the-festival-1760878472646">Diwali special: Not just India, these foreign countries also celebrate the festival</a> Already, the stubble burning in farms across Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh — an annual affair — had darkened the skies and stung the eyes. The celebration of Diwali with renewed vigour for fireworks added to the toxic mix. Western disturbances — the wind systems that usually clear Delhi’s air in the transition between summer and winter — stayed away for most of the last week of October this year. As a result of this deadly cocktail of factors, Delhi became the most polluted city in the world, the same gas chamber it is notorious for.The Air Quality Index (AQI) — a measure of air pollution — dipped to dangerous levels, hovering in the “severe” category for most of the week. Doctors reported nearly a 50 per cent rise in eye infections in Delhi. Hospitals filled up with patients suffering from bronchitis, asthma, and lung infections, all at a time already known as the peak flu season.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/diwali-2025-7-timeless-traditional-customs-that-keep-the-festival-of-lights-glowing-1760852309991">Diwali 2025: 7 timeless traditional customs that keep the festival of lights glowing</a><h2>How did we reach here?</h2>Delhi in October 2025 will likely be remembered as a textbook case of pollution caused by human actions. While India has repeatedly asserted that it should not be penalised for historic emissions caused by industrialised nations, a politically motivated decision to reintroduce toxic elements into the air runs counter to its own climate commitments.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/diwali-2025-10-stunning-decor-ideas-to-brighten-up-your-home-this-festive-season-1760867557369">Diwali 2025: 10 stunning decor ideas to brighten up your home this festive season</a> Despite decades of debate, nothing substantive has been achieved to end stubble burning — the practice of clearing farmlands after the harvest to prepare for the next sowing. Though centuries old, the scale and mechanisation of modern farming have worsened its impact. Despite court interventions and punitive measures, no viable, large-scale alternative to stubble burning has been introduced. What could have been a technical or administrative challenge has instead become a political blame game between states, depending on who is in power and who is in opposition.<h2>Firecrackers: A Chinese tradition adopted for an Indian festival</h2>In spite of talk about so-called “green crackers”, much of the market this year was flooded with imported or locally manufactured fireworks containing similar levels of toxins as before. Few realise that firecrackers were never an original part of Diwali, which for centuries was celebrated by lighting diyas — earthen lamps — to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of vanvaas, or exile. Firecrackers, originating in China, reached the Indian subcontinent around the 16th or 17th century through trade routes and were gradually incorporated into celebrations. But in the past few years, whether to use them or not became a political flashpoint. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has often portrayed restrictions on fireworks as an attack on Hindu traditions, arguing that Diwali is incomplete without them.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-much-will-it-cost-for-cloud-seeding-in-delhi-iit-kanpur-director-says-one-should-not-need-to-spend-this-money-but-bjp-pollution-1761740211656">How much will it cost for cloud seeding in Delhi? IIT Kanpur Director says ‘one should not need to spend this money’ but...</a><h2>Artificial rain: Looking for a needle in a haystack</h2>In an attempt to mitigate the impact of post-Diwali pollution, the Delhi government experimented with cloud seeding and artificial rain. But it was too little, too late. There was no sunlight or breeze for nearly a week, and the air still smelt of burnt paper. Once again, we found ourselves at the mercy of nature to clear the mess we had created.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/effort-to-create-artificial-rain-and-reduce-pollution-fail-in-delhi-1761767579762/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/effort-to-create-artificial-rain-and-reduce-pollution-fail-in-delhi-1761767579762/embed</a><h2>GRAPpling with our own mess</h2>There was a time when Delhi managed to address its pollution problem — with the introduction of CNG-run buses and private vehicles, curbs on industrial emissions, and the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which imposed restrictions on construction, vehicular movement, and other activities based on pollution levels. But now, we are grappling with the same menace all over again, with the benefits of those earlier efforts slowly evaporating.&nbsp;Measures like the “odd-even” scheme — which limits private vehicles on the road based on their registration numbers — can only go so far.&nbsp;What we need is a separation of logic from superstitious fervour and political posturing.At the end of the day, it will once again take nature to rescue us. To that extent, our only options seem to be either to pray for rain — or, to satisfy the zealots, to pray to Lord Indra himself. &nbsp;Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

Delhi’s post-Diwali smog worsened due to stubble burning, fireworks, and weak winds, exposing political hypocrisy and failed climate action.  People in India's capital struggle to breath in toxic air. How did we reach here, once again?

I went out of Delhi during Diwali and returned on October 29, hoping to have escaped the pollution. But as the flight hovered over the skies of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), the air turned grey. It was a stark contrast to the skies of Chennai, where I had a layover, and Kerala, from where my journey began. Back on the ground, I was told that there had been no sunlight for the past few days. This time, the Deepawali celebrations were loud and smoky — with crackers, government-sanctioned and court-approved. The stated aim was to reclaim the Indian tradition of a “true Diwali”, where fireworks were deemed an important part of the festivities, undoing earlier petitions and court rulings that had restricted their use because of their toxic emissions. Also read: Diwali special: Not just India, these foreign countries also celebrate the festival Already, the stubble burning in farms across Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh — an annual affair — had darkened the skies and stung the eyes. The celebration of Diwali with renewed vigour for fireworks added to the toxic mix. Western disturbances — the wind systems that usually clear Delhi’s air in the transition between summer and winter — stayed away for most of the last week of October this year. As a result of this deadly cocktail of factors, Delhi became the most polluted city in the world, the same gas chamber it is notorious for. The Air Quality Index (AQI) — a measure of air pollution — dipped to dangerous levels, hovering in the “severe” category for most of the week. Doctors reported nearly a 50 per cent rise in eye infections in Delhi. Hospitals filled up with patients suffering from bronchitis, asthma, and lung infections, all at a time already known as the peak flu season. Also read: Diwali 2025: 7 timeless traditional customs that keep the festival of lights glowing How did we reach here? Delhi in October 2025 will likely be remembered as a textbook case of pollution caused by human actions. While India has repeatedly asserted that it should not be penalised for historic emissions caused by industrialised nations, a politically motivated decision to reintroduce toxic elements into the air runs counter to its own climate commitments. Also read: Diwali 2025: 10 stunning decor ideas to brighten up your home this festive season Despite decades of debate, nothing substantive has been achieved to end stubble burning — the practice of clearing farmlands after the harvest to prepare for the next sowing. Though centuries old, the scale and mechanisation of modern farming have worsened its impact. Despite court interventions and punitive measures, no viable, large-scale alternative to stubble burning has been introduced. What could have been a technical or administrative challenge has instead become a political blame game between states, depending on who is in power and who is in opposition. Firecrackers: A Chinese tradition adopted for an Indian festival In spite of talk about so-called “green crackers”, much of the market this year was flooded with imported or locally manufactured fireworks containing similar levels of toxins as before. Few realise that firecrackers were never an original part of Diwali, which for centuries was celebrated by lighting diyas — earthen lamps — to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of vanvaas, or exile. Firecrackers, originating in China, reached the Indian subcontinent around the 16th or 17th century through trade routes and were gradually incorporated into celebrations. But in the past few years, whether to use them or not became a political flashpoint. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has often portrayed restrictions on fireworks as an attack on Hindu traditions, arguing that Diwali is incomplete without them. Also read: How much will it cost for cloud seeding in Delhi? IIT Kanpur Director says ‘one should not need to spend this money’ but... Artificial rain: Looking for a needle in a haystack In an attempt to mitigate the impact of post-Diwali pollution, the Delhi government experimented with cloud seeding and artificial rain. But it was too little, too late. There was no sunlight or breeze for nearly a week, and the air still smelt of burnt paper. Once again, we found ourselves at the mercy of nature to clear the mess we had created. https://www.wionews.com/videos/effort-to-create-artificial-rain-and-reduce-pollution-fail-in-delhi-1761767579762/embed GRAPpling with our own mess There was a time when Delhi managed to address its pollution problem — with the introduction of CNG-run buses and private vehicles, curbs on industrial emissions, and the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which imposed restrictions on construction, vehicular movement, and other activities based on pollution levels. But now, we are grappling with the same menace all over again, with the benefits of those earlier efforts slowly evaporating. Measures like the “odd-even” scheme — which limits private vehicles on the road based on their registration numbers — can only go so far. What we need is a separation of logic from superstitious fervour and political posturing. At the end of the day, it will once again take nature to rescue us. To that extent, our only options seem to be either to pray for rain — or, to satisfy the zealots, to pray to Lord Indra himself. Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

Delhi’s post-Diwali smog worsened due to stubble burning, fireworks, and weak winds, exposing political hypocrisy and failed climate action. &nbsp;People in India's capital struggle to breath in toxic air. How did we reach here, once again?

Desolation by Smog: Politics polluted Indian capital Delhi, and we're GRAPpling with our own mess, once again

The Supreme Court on Friday (Oct 31) refused to grant an exemption to Chief Secretaries of states and Union Territories from appearing in person in the ongoing case concerning the menace of stray dogs across India. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s request to allow the officials to attend the hearing virtually, insisting instead that they must appear before the court physically. "No, let them come physically," Justice Nath said.<h2>Supreme Court dealing with problems MC should have solved</h2>The Supreme Court bench noted that it was "very unfortunate" that the top court was "wasting time here trying to deal with the problems, which should have been addressed by the Municipal Corporation, by the state governments over the years... Parliament frames rules, no action is taken".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/national-dog-day-delhi-s-stray-dogs-caught-between-love-and-law-supreme-court-street-dog-order-1756205367157">National Dog Day: Delhi's stray dogs caught between love and law | In Pics</a>The bench noted that several states had failed to file compliance affidavits despite earlier directions. Justice Nath noted that the states were not showing "respect for the order of the court". He said that "We require them to file compliance affidavit, they are sleeping over it... No respect for order of the court. Let them come; we will deal with them. They have to physically come and explain why compliance affidavits were not filed. And then they must file compliance affidavits."The order follows the court’s October 27 directive, which required the personal presence of Chief Secretaries from all states and Union Territories—except Telangana and West Bengal—on November 3 for failing to comply with its earlier instructions. Only the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, West Bengal, and Telangana had submitted affidavits on time.<h2>Affecting India's image on the international platform</h2>The court noted that continuous incidents have led to "the image of the country...being shown down in the eyes of foreign nations". Justice Nath added that they were also reading news reports. &nbsp;The Supreme Court has been monitoring the issue since it took suo motu cognisance of the rising number of stray dog attacks. On August 22, it ordered all states and UTs to file compliance reports and expanded the case beyond Delhi-NCR to cover the entire country. The bench also modified an earlier August 11 order that had directed rounding up all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. It ruled that sterilised and vaccinated dogs should be released back into their areas, except those that are rabid or aggressive. The court also ordered municipal bodies to set up designated feeding zones and warned that violators of its feeding restrictions would face legal action.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sc-order-on-stray-dogs-weaponised-over-10-dogs-abandoned-without-food-in-hp-slaughterhouse-delhi-ncr-man-attacked-while-walking-pet-labrador-1755417297127">SC order on stray dogs weaponised? Over 10 dogs abandoned without food in HP slaughterhouse, Delhi-NCR man attacked while walking pet Labrador</a><h2>India and dog bites: What data shows</h2>According to data from the Press Information Bureau, India recorded over 3.7 million dog bite cases, including more than 25,000 in Delhi alone.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea to exempt Chief Secretaries from appearing in person in the stray dog menace case, insisting they must attend physically. Here's all you need to know.

The Supreme Court on Friday (Oct 31) refused to grant an exemption to Chief Secretaries of states and Union Territories from appearing in person in the ongoing case concerning the menace of stray dogs across India. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s request to allow the officials to attend the hearing virtually, insisting instead that they must appear before the court physically. "No, let them come physically," Justice Nath said. Supreme Court dealing with problems MC should have solved The Supreme Court bench noted that it was "very unfortunate" that the top court was "wasting time here trying to deal with the problems, which should have been addressed by the Municipal Corporation, by the state governments over the years... Parliament frames rules, no action is taken". Also read | National Dog Day: Delhi's stray dogs caught between love and law | In Pics The bench noted that several states had failed to file compliance affidavits despite earlier directions. Justice Nath noted that the states were not showing "respect for the order of the court". He said that "We require them to file compliance affidavit, they are sleeping over it... No respect for order of the court. Let them come; we will deal with them. They have to physically come and explain why compliance affidavits were not filed. And then they must file compliance affidavits." The order follows the court’s October 27 directive, which required the personal presence of Chief Secretaries from all states and Union Territories—except Telangana and West Bengal—on November 3 for failing to comply with its earlier instructions. Only the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, West Bengal, and Telangana had submitted affidavits on time. Affecting India's image on the international platform The court noted that continuous incidents have led to "the image of the country...being shown down in the eyes of foreign nations". Justice Nath added that they were also reading news reports. The Supreme Court has been monitoring the issue since it took suo motu cognisance of the rising number of stray dog attacks. On August 22, it ordered all states and UTs to file compliance reports and expanded the case beyond Delhi-NCR to cover the entire country. The bench also modified an earlier August 11 order that had directed rounding up all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. It ruled that sterilised and vaccinated dogs should be released back into their areas, except those that are rabid or aggressive. The court also ordered municipal bodies to set up designated feeding zones and warned that violators of its feeding restrictions would face legal action. Also read | SC order on stray dogs weaponised? Over 10 dogs abandoned without food in HP slaughterhouse, Delhi-NCR man attacked while walking pet Labrador India and dog bites: What data shows According to data from the Press Information Bureau, India recorded over 3.7 million dog bite cases, including more than 25,000 in Delhi alone.

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea to exempt Chief Secretaries from appearing in person in the stray dog menace case, insisting they must attend physically. Here's all you need to know.

'Affecting India's image in foreign nations' eyes': Supreme Court orders Chief Secretaries of states, UTs to appear in person over stray dog case

An Australian family with millions of online followers is moving to the UK to bypass a new social media restriction in their home country. Starting this December, Australia's groundbreaking law will prevent anyone under 16 from creating or maintaining social media accounts, including platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube. The family, known as the ‘Empire Family’, consists of moms Beck and Bec Lea, along with their two children: Prezley, 17, and Charlotte, 14, who all actively share content about their daily lives. In a recent post, the family shared that they use the internet for positive purposes and that relocating to the United Kingdom will allow Charlotte to continue creating content without disruption.&nbsp;The social media ban in Australia aims to safeguard young people from the negative effects of online platforms. If social media companies fail to comply, they could face significant fines, potentially up to A$50 million ($32.5 million; £25.7 million). While details on enforcement are still unclear, the government is considering measures such as verifying age through official documents, parental approval, or facial recognition technology. These plans have raised concerns over privacy and the reliability of age verification systems.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-nuclear-option-what-is-a-filibuster-which-trump-wants-to-eliminate-in-us-senate-to-end-the-government-shutdown-1761889831298">'Nuclear Option': What is a filibuster, which Trump wants to eliminate in US Senate to end the government shutdown?</a>&nbsp;Initially, YouTube was exempt from the ban, but the Australian government reversed this decision, meaning teens under 16 will no longer be able to upload or interact with content on the platform, although they can still view videos. In a video explaining the family's decision to relocate from Perth to London, Beck emphasized that they do not oppose the law but feel that it’s unclear how the regulations will work in practice. She acknowledged the importance of protecting young people online but stressed the need for clarity in how the law will be implemented.&nbsp;Beck’s wife, Bec, also pointed out how much social media has evolved over the years and how many young people now use it to make a positive impact. The family is able to make the move because they hold dual Australian and British citizenship, and Charlotte recently switched to online schooling, which allows them to live anywhere. Charlotte, who posts as Charli, has gained a massive following: half a million subscribers on YouTube, over 300,000 fans on TikTok, and nearly 200,000 followers on Instagram, with her accounts managed by her parents.&nbsp;The family’s main platform is YouTube, where Prezley has 2.8 million subscribers and their joint account has 1.8 million followers. Their content mainly consists of makeup tutorials, gaming sessions, and family travel videos.

Why this family with millions of followers on social media is relocating to UK

An Australian family with millions of online followers is moving to the UK to bypass a new social media restriction in their home country. Starting this December, Australia's groundbreaking law will prevent anyone under 16 from creating or maintaining social media accounts, including platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube. The family, known as the ‘Empire Family’, consists of moms Beck and Bec Lea, along with their two children: Prezley, 17, and Charlotte, 14, who all actively share content about their daily lives. In a recent post, the family shared that they use the internet for positive purposes and that relocating to the United Kingdom will allow Charlotte to continue creating content without disruption. The social media ban in Australia aims to safeguard young people from the negative effects of online platforms. If social media companies fail to comply, they could face significant fines, potentially up to A$50 million ($32.5 million; £25.7 million). While details on enforcement are still unclear, the government is considering measures such as verifying age through official documents, parental approval, or facial recognition technology. These plans have raised concerns over privacy and the reliability of age verification systems. Also Read: 'Nuclear Option': What is a filibuster, which Trump wants to eliminate in US Senate to end the government shutdown? Initially, YouTube was exempt from the ban, but the Australian government reversed this decision, meaning teens under 16 will no longer be able to upload or interact with content on the platform, although they can still view videos. In a video explaining the family's decision to relocate from Perth to London, Beck emphasized that they do not oppose the law but feel that it’s unclear how the regulations will work in practice. She acknowledged the importance of protecting young people online but stressed the need for clarity in how the law will be implemented. Beck’s wife, Bec, also pointed out how much social media has evolved over the years and how many young people now use it to make a positive impact. The family is able to make the move because they hold dual Australian and British citizenship, and Charlotte recently switched to online schooling, which allows them to live anywhere. Charlotte, who posts as Charli, has gained a massive following: half a million subscribers on YouTube, over 300,000 fans on TikTok, and nearly 200,000 followers on Instagram, with her accounts managed by her parents. The family’s main platform is YouTube, where Prezley has 2.8 million subscribers and their joint account has 1.8 million followers. Their content mainly consists of makeup tutorials, gaming sessions, and family travel videos.

The Empire Family, popular online influencers, are relocating to the UK to avoid their country's new social media ban for under-16s, allowing them to continue content creation

Why this family with millions of followers on social media is relocating to United Kingdom

US President Donald Trump has called on Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster in order to end the prolonged government shutdown that has lasted more than 30 days. Trump wanted the GOP to use the “nuclear option,” meaning rule changes to pass a Republican funding bill with a simple majority, and without Democratic support. Senate Democrats have been blocking Republican stopgap bills, leaving the upper chamber of the US Congress deadlocked. The Senate is expected to reconvene on November 3 to continue negotiations. The US government shutdown, which has led to the closure of several agencies and the non-payment of salaries, resulted from disputes over federal funding and the expiry of programmes such as tax credits.<h2>What is a filibuster?</h2>The filibuster is a procedural tactic used by lawmakers in the US Senate to block the passage of bills. It usually involves speechmaking that can last for 24 hours in some cases. This unique method is used only in the Senate and not in the House of Representatives, the lower house of the US Congress. One or more senators are usually deployed to delay or block a vote on legislation or nominations by extending debate indefinitely.Senate rules do not impose many limits on debate. Opponents use this loophole to prevent bills from advancing unless 60 senators vote for cloture, which ends debate and allows a vote. The continuous speaking on the floor, known as “talking filibusters,” is not always the method used, as the mere threat of extended debate is often enough to halt Senate business.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-trump-s-government-shutdown-changed-the-course-of-3i-atlas-tracking-1761788533316">How Trump’s government shutdown changed the course of 3I/ATLAS tracking</a>&nbsp;Filibuster advocates say it protects minority rights and promotes compromise. However, many critics of this practice consider it a waste of time that causes legislative gridlock. Historically, filibusters were used to block civil rights legislation and, in more recent decades, as a tool for both parties to block the passage of major bills.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/do-congress-members-get-paid-and-janitors-don-t-in-us-govt-shutdown-wion-fact-checks-1759337689803">Do Congress members get paid, and janitors don’t in US govt shutdown? WION fact checks</a><h2>Will the filibuster be stopped this time?</h2>In spite of Trump's urging, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and some other Republicans are opposed to ending filibuster. In their view, this would damage Senate traditions and invite future retaliation from Democrats.. While ending the filibuster could empower the majority for now, it could destabilise Senate norms and lead to greater partisanship in national policymaking.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-us-shutdown-why-is-it-happening-and-how-will-this-impact-americans-all-you-need-to-know-1759329160282">EXPLAINED US Government Shutdown: Why is it happening, and how will this impact Americans? All you need to know.</a><h2>How often was filibuster avoidance used?</h2>Filibuster avoidance was used in the past for judicial nominations—by Democrats in 2013 and Republicans in 2017. But it has never been used for general legislation such as budget measures.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-shutdown-food-aid-runs-dry-as-us-shutdown-hits-42-million-americans-1761724381372/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-shutdown-food-aid-runs-dry-as-us-shutdown-hits-42-million-americans-1761724381372/embed</a><h2>The origins of the filibuster</h2>The filibuster had an unintentional origin and is not something enshrined in the US Constitution. The first Senate rules in 1789 allowed unlimited debate and included a “previous question” motion that permitted a simple majority to end the debates. In 1806, Vice President Aaron Burr recommended removing this motion as redundant. His move inadvertently allowed endless debates. The term “filibuster” comes from words meaning “freebooter” or “pirate” and was widely used in the 1850s to describe obstructive tactics in the legislature.In 1841, Democrats delayed a Whig effort to charter a national bank. In 1917, after a filibuster prevented legislation to arm merchant ships during World War 1, the Senate adopted Rule XXII, creating the cloture process, which originally required a two-thirds vote. This threshold was reduced to three-fifths, or 60 votes, in 1975.&nbsp;

President Trump has urged Senate Republicans to scrap the filibuster amid a prolonged government shutdown. The move threatens to upend long-cherished Senate rules. What is a filibuster?

US President Donald Trump has called on Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster in order to end the prolonged government shutdown that has lasted more than 30 days. Trump wanted the GOP to use the “nuclear option,” meaning rule changes to pass a Republican funding bill with a simple majority, and without Democratic support. Senate Democrats have been blocking Republican stopgap bills, leaving the upper chamber of the US Congress deadlocked. The Senate is expected to reconvene on November 3 to continue negotiations. The US government shutdown, which has led to the closure of several agencies and the non-payment of salaries, resulted from disputes over federal funding and the expiry of programmes such as tax credits. What is a filibuster? The filibuster is a procedural tactic used by lawmakers in the US Senate to block the passage of bills. It usually involves speechmaking that can last for 24 hours in some cases. This unique method is used only in the Senate and not in the House of Representatives, the lower house of the US Congress. One or more senators are usually deployed to delay or block a vote on legislation or nominations by extending debate indefinitely. Senate rules do not impose many limits on debate. Opponents use this loophole to prevent bills from advancing unless 60 senators vote for cloture, which ends debate and allows a vote. The continuous speaking on the floor, known as “talking filibusters,” is not always the method used, as the mere threat of extended debate is often enough to halt Senate business. Also read: How Trump’s government shutdown changed the course of 3I/ATLAS tracking Filibuster advocates say it protects minority rights and promotes compromise. However, many critics of this practice consider it a waste of time that causes legislative gridlock. Historically, filibusters were used to block civil rights legislation and, in more recent decades, as a tool for both parties to block the passage of major bills. Also read: Do Congress members get paid, and janitors don’t in US govt shutdown? WION fact checks Will the filibuster be stopped this time? In spite of Trump's urging, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and some other Republicans are opposed to ending filibuster. In their view, this would damage Senate traditions and invite future retaliation from Democrats.. While ending the filibuster could empower the majority for now, it could destabilise Senate norms and lead to greater partisanship in national policymaking. Also read: EXPLAINED US Government Shutdown: Why is it happening, and how will this impact Americans? All you need to know. How often was filibuster avoidance used? Filibuster avoidance was used in the past for judicial nominations—by Democrats in 2013 and Republicans in 2017. But it has never been used for general legislation such as budget measures. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-shutdown-food-aid-runs-dry-as-us-shutdown-hits-42-million-americans-1761724381372/embed The origins of the filibuster The filibuster had an unintentional origin and is not something enshrined in the US Constitution. The first Senate rules in 1789 allowed unlimited debate and included a “previous question” motion that permitted a simple majority to end the debates. In 1806, Vice President Aaron Burr recommended removing this motion as redundant. His move inadvertently allowed endless debates. The term “filibuster” comes from words meaning “freebooter” or “pirate” and was widely used in the 1850s to describe obstructive tactics in the legislature. In 1841, Democrats delayed a Whig effort to charter a national bank. In 1917, after a filibuster prevented legislation to arm merchant ships during World War 1, the Senate adopted Rule XXII, creating the cloture process, which originally required a two-thirds vote. This threshold was reduced to three-fifths, or 60 votes, in 1975.

President Trump has urged Senate Republicans to scrap the filibuster amid a prolonged government shutdown. The move threatens to upend long-cherished Senate rules. What is a filibuster?

'Nuclear Option': What is a filibuster, which Trump wants to eliminate in US Senate to end the government shutdown?

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made a non-gravitational manoeuvre as it went behind the Sun, according to a NASA engineer. Harvard scientists Avi Loeb stated in his blog that Davide Farnoccia, a navigation engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, filed the first evidence of the object making mysterious moves. The data states that 3I/ATLAS made a radial acceleration away from the Sun by 135 kilometres per day squared. There was also a transverse acceleration relative to the Sun’s direction of 60 kilometres per day squared, Loeb wrote. This is a jolting revelation since comets do not suddenly move away in this fashion. This non-gravitational acceleration was measured at the perihelion distance of 1.36 times the Earth-Sun separation.<h2>3I/ATLAS has changed colour</h2> The non-gravitational acceleration was not the only thing that was observed as 3I/ATLAS hid in the Sun's glare. The comet also changed colour. It turned a bright blue instead of the usual red. Loeb claims that the non-gravitational acceleration and the change in its colour are related. "The non-gravitational acceleration might be the technological signature of an internal engine," he wrote. "This might also explain the report on 3I/ATLAS getting bluer than the Sun This might also explain the report on 3I/ATLAS getting bluer than the Sun." Ideally, the dust around a comet should turn the scattered sunlight red. Loeb has called this the ninth anomaly that the interstellar object has displayed.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-did-something-strange-that-could-reveal-clues-about-alien-life-1761801748454">3I/ATLAS did something strange that could reveal clues about alien life</a> &nbsp;<h2>3I/ATLAS also became extremely bright</h2> Some observations made by spacecraft have revealed that it became extremely bright as it swung behind the Sun. On October 28, two researchers posted a study to the preprint server arXiv saying that 3I/ATLAS rapidly brightened ahead of perihelion. According to them, the comet will have brightened to roughly magnitude 9 at perihelion. Amateur astronomer and comet hunter Worachate Boonplod spotted the comet in images from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's GOES-19 weather satellite. He noted in the Comets Mailing List group that the brightness of 3I/ATLAS was comparable to nearby stars with a magnitude ~11. "The comet is moving from left to right (relative to both the field and background stars) and should go out of the CCOR-1 field on October 24."&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/mysterious-interstellar-object-racing-through-our-solar-system-1760724494736/embed&nbsp;Loeb further says that the picture on 3I/ATLAS would become clearer once it becomes visible again. "Over the month it takes 3I/ATLAS to cross a spatial scale of order its perihelion separation from the Sun, 3I/ATLAS would lose about a tenth of its mass," he wrote. "Such a massive mass loss should be detectable in the form of a large plume of gas surrounding 3I/ATLAS during the upcoming months of November and December 2025." Scientists will be waiting for it once it re-emerges, especially when it reaches its nearest point to Earth on December 19.&nbsp;

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made a move that hints at the presence of a technological entity. It also became blue and extremely bright right before it reached perihelion. A scientist says the non-gravitational acceleration could mean that an internal engine is driving 3I/ATLAS. 

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made a non-gravitational manoeuvre as it went behind the Sun, according to a NASA engineer. Harvard scientists Avi Loeb stated in his blog that Davide Farnoccia, a navigation engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, filed the first evidence of the object making mysterious moves. The data states that 3I/ATLAS made a radial acceleration away from the Sun by 135 kilometres per day squared. There was also a transverse acceleration relative to the Sun’s direction of 60 kilometres per day squared, Loeb wrote. This is a jolting revelation since comets do not suddenly move away in this fashion. This non-gravitational acceleration was measured at the perihelion distance of 1.36 times the Earth-Sun separation. 3I/ATLAS has changed colour The non-gravitational acceleration was not the only thing that was observed as 3I/ATLAS hid in the Sun's glare. The comet also changed colour. It turned a bright blue instead of the usual red. Loeb claims that the non-gravitational acceleration and the change in its colour are related. "The non-gravitational acceleration might be the technological signature of an internal engine," he wrote. "This might also explain the report on 3I/ATLAS getting bluer than the Sun This might also explain the report on 3I/ATLAS getting bluer than the Sun." Ideally, the dust around a comet should turn the scattered sunlight red. Loeb has called this the ninth anomaly that the interstellar object has displayed. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS did something strange that could reveal clues about alien life 3I/ATLAS also became extremely bright Some observations made by spacecraft have revealed that it became extremely bright as it swung behind the Sun. On October 28, two researchers posted a study to the preprint server arXiv saying that 3I/ATLAS rapidly brightened ahead of perihelion. According to them, the comet will have brightened to roughly magnitude 9 at perihelion. Amateur astronomer and comet hunter Worachate Boonplod spotted the comet in images from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's GOES-19 weather satellite. He noted in the Comets Mailing List group that the brightness of 3I/ATLAS was comparable to nearby stars with a magnitude ~11. "The comet is moving from left to right (relative to both the field and background stars) and should go out of the CCOR-1 field on October 24." https://www.wionews.com/videos/mysterious-interstellar-object-racing-through-our-solar-system-1760724494736/embed Loeb further says that the picture on 3I/ATLAS would become clearer once it becomes visible again. "Over the month it takes 3I/ATLAS to cross a spatial scale of order its perihelion separation from the Sun, 3I/ATLAS would lose about a tenth of its mass," he wrote. "Such a massive mass loss should be detectable in the form of a large plume of gas surrounding 3I/ATLAS during the upcoming months of November and December 2025." Scientists will be waiting for it once it re-emerges, especially when it reaches its nearest point to Earth on December 19.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made a move that could be a clue about what is driving this mysterious cosmic body. It also became blue and extremely bright right before it reached perihelion. A scientist says the non-gravitational acceleration could mean that an internal engine is driving 3I/ATLAS.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS did the unthinkable near Sun, with a mysterious move - 'A sign of tech...'

The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh has prohibited six dog breeds—American Bulldog, American Pitbull, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, and Rottweiler—due to safety concerns. This ban is part of the newly introduced Pet and Community Dogs Bye-Laws of 2025. Existing owners of these banned breeds will not be affected by this order, provided their dogs are already registered with the municipal authority. However, the regulation states that after a 45-day grace period, new registrations for these breeds will be disallowed. If owners or breeders are found in violation of the law, they may face penalties, including the confiscation of the animals by municipal officials.&nbsp;For owners of banned breeds, the dogs must be muzzled and leashed with strong equipment whenever in public to ensure they are under control and prevent any accidents. It is also recommended that owners seek training from certified dog trainers to help with behavioral issues. The bye-laws also specify pet ownership limits based on the size of the property. For example, one dog is allowed per floor in a multi-floor house, with a maximum of four dogs in a one-kanal (20 marla) house.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-illegally-staying-there-2-790-indian-nationals-deported-from-us-in-2025-says-mea-illegal-border-crossing-drops-to-62-1761879224298">'Illegally staying there’: 2,790 Indian nationals deported from US in 2025, says MEA; illegal border crossing drops to 62%</a>&nbsp;Certain public areas in Chandigarh, including Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, and several gardens, are off-limits for dogs. Additionally, pet owners must clean up after their dogs if they defecate in public places. Fines will be imposed on those who fail to do so. The new rules also require breeders, pet shops, and dog trainers to register with the Municipal Corporation. Community dog feeders must do so responsibly and avoid littering, with penalties for causing nuisances.The city authorities can impound dogs left unattended and causing disturbance, including those that bark excessively or are left unsupervised for long periods. Penalties will apply to owners who violate any of these regulations.

THIS India city bans six dog breeds, tightens pet ownership rules. Deets inside

The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh has prohibited six dog breeds—American Bulldog, American Pitbull, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, and Rottweiler—due to safety concerns. This ban is part of the newly introduced Pet and Community Dogs Bye-Laws of 2025. Existing owners of these banned breeds will not be affected by this order, provided their dogs are already registered with the municipal authority. However, the regulation states that after a 45-day grace period, new registrations for these breeds will be disallowed. If owners or breeders are found in violation of the law, they may face penalties, including the confiscation of the animals by municipal officials. For owners of banned breeds, the dogs must be muzzled and leashed with strong equipment whenever in public to ensure they are under control and prevent any accidents. It is also recommended that owners seek training from certified dog trainers to help with behavioral issues. The bye-laws also specify pet ownership limits based on the size of the property. For example, one dog is allowed per floor in a multi-floor house, with a maximum of four dogs in a one-kanal (20 marla) house. Also Read: 'Illegally staying there’: 2,790 Indian nationals deported from US in 2025, says MEA; illegal border crossing drops to 62% Certain public areas in Chandigarh, including Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, and several gardens, are off-limits for dogs. Additionally, pet owners must clean up after their dogs if they defecate in public places. Fines will be imposed on those who fail to do so. The new rules also require breeders, pet shops, and dog trainers to register with the Municipal Corporation. Community dog feeders must do so responsibly and avoid littering, with penalties for causing nuisances. The city authorities can impound dogs left unattended and causing disturbance, including those that bark excessively or are left unsupervised for long periods. Penalties will apply to owners who violate any of these regulations.

Chandigarh bans six aggressive dog breeds for public safety under new pet laws. Owners of existing dogs must comply with leash, muzzle, and training rules

After October, a month full of festivities like Diwali and Chhath, India is ready to enter November, a relatively calmer month with fewer public and bank holidays. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, this month you will see 11 days when the banks will remain closed.&nbsp;&nbsp;These days also include weekends along with festivals. Therefore, refer to the holiday list before planning a visit to your bank for services such as opening a new account, updating a passbook, or accessing a locker.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/indian-man-picks-mother-s-birthday-as-lottery-number-here-s-what-happened-next-1761713643071">Indian man picks mother's birthday as lottery number—Here's what happened next!</a>&nbsp;However, it is important to note that apart from physical branches, other essential services like ATMs, internet banking, UPI, cash deposit machines, and mobile banking applications will operate normally. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/storm-chaser-pukes-on-camera-while-flying-through-eye-of-hurricane-melissa-1761706619710">Storm chaser pukes on camera while flying through eye of Hurricane Melissa</a><h2>Bank holidays as per RBI guidelines</h2><ul><li>Every Sunday</li><li>Second and fourth Saturdays of the month</li><li>Public holidays declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act</li><li>State-specific holidays declared by respective governments</li></ul>&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-dumba-video-shows-japan-s-pm-guiding-donald-trump-arorund-room-wh-seems-not-happy-about-it-1761668774979">‘Dumba**’: Video shows Japan’s PM guiding Donald Trump around room</a><h2>List of bank holidays in November 2025</h2><ul><li>November 1, 2025 (Saturday)-Kut: Manipur</li><li>November 1, 2025 (Saturday)-Puducherry Liberation: Puducherry</li><li>November 1, 2025 (Saturday)-Haryana Day: Haryana &nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>November 1, 2025 (Saturday)-Kannada Rajyotsava/ Igas-Baghwal: Karnataka, Bengaluru region &amp; Dehradun &nbsp;</li><li>November 2, 2025 (Sunday)-Weekly holiday nationwide</li><li>November 5, 2025 (Wednesday)-Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartika Purnima: Major cities across India, including Chandigarh, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Bhopal, Lucknow, Srinagar, Shimla, Dehradun &amp; more &nbsp;</li></ul>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/passenger-attacks-crew-when-told-not-to-use-toilet-while-landing-1761663776760">Passenger attacks crew when told not to use toilet while landing</a><ul><li>November 6, 2025 (Thursday)-Nongkrem Dance Festival: Meghalaya</li><li>November 7, 2025 (Friday)-Wangala Festival: Meghalaya</li><li>November 8, 2025 (Saturday)-Second Saturday &amp; Kanakadasa Jayanti: Nationwide, Karnataka for the festival</li><li>November 9, 2025 (Sunday)-Weekly holiday nationwide</li><li>November 16, 2025 (Sunday)-Weekly holiday nationwide</li><li>November 22, 2025 (Saturday)-Fourth Saturday nationwide</li><li>November 23, 2025 (Sunday)-Seng Kut Snem: Meghalaya</li><li>November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)-Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom Day: Punjab &nbsp;</li><li>November 30, 2025 (Sunday)-Weekly holiday nationwide &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>

November 2025 has a lighter holiday calendar compared to October. Here is the complete list of public and bank holidays for this month. So, make your plan to visit your branch accordingly.  


After October, a month full of festivities like Diwali and Chhath, India is ready to enter November, a relatively calmer month with fewer public and bank holidays. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, this month you will see 11 days when the banks will remain closed. These days also include weekends along with festivals. Therefore, refer to the holiday list before planning a visit to your bank for services such as opening a new account, updating a passbook, or accessing a locker. Also Read: Indian man picks mother's birthday as lottery number—Here's what happened next! However, it is important to note that apart from physical branches, other essential services like ATMs, internet banking, UPI, cash deposit machines, and mobile banking applications will operate normally. Also Read: Storm chaser pukes on camera while flying through eye of Hurricane Melissa Bank holidays as per RBI guidelines Every Sunday Second and fourth Saturdays of the month Public holidays declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act State-specific holidays declared by respective governments Also Read: ‘Dumba**’: Video shows Japan’s PM guiding Donald Trump around room List of bank holidays in November 2025 November 1, 2025 (Saturday)-Kut: Manipur November 1, 2025 (Saturday)-Puducherry Liberation: Puducherry November 1, 2025 (Saturday)-Haryana Day: Haryana November 1, 2025 (Saturday)-Kannada Rajyotsava/ Igas-Baghwal: Karnataka, Bengaluru region & Dehradun November 2, 2025 (Sunday)-Weekly holiday nationwide November 5, 2025 (Wednesday)-Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartika Purnima: Major cities across India, including Chandigarh, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Bhopal, Lucknow, Srinagar, Shimla, Dehradun & more Also Read: Passenger attacks crew when told not to use toilet while landing November 6, 2025 (Thursday)-Nongkrem Dance Festival: Meghalaya November 7, 2025 (Friday)-Wangala Festival: Meghalaya November 8, 2025 (Saturday)-Second Saturday & Kanakadasa Jayanti: Nationwide, Karnataka for the festival November 9, 2025 (Sunday)-Weekly holiday nationwide November 16, 2025 (Sunday)-Weekly holiday nationwide November 22, 2025 (Saturday)-Fourth Saturday nationwide November 23, 2025 (Sunday)-Seng Kut Snem: Meghalaya November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)-Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom Day: Punjab November 30, 2025 (Sunday)-Weekly holiday nationwide

November 2025 has a lighter holiday calendar compared to October. Here is the complete list of public and bank holidays for this month. So, make your plan to visit your branch accordingly. &nbsp;

November 2025 holidays: Complete list of public and bank holidays this month

The Donald Trump administration on Thursday (Oct 30) announced a plan to drastically reduce the number of refugees who enter the United States annually. Under the new policy, the United States next year (in 2026) will accept just 7,500 refugees — the lowest in modern history — while giving priority to white South Africans. A White House memo released Thursday said the new policy would favour Afrikaners from South Africa and "other victims of illegal or unjust discrimination in their respective homelands." The move marks a sharp break from the Biden-era refugee policy, which admitted over 100,000 people annually.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/king-charles-strips-prince-andrew-of-all-royal-titles-orders-him-out-of-windsor-home-1761872104652">King Charles strips Prince Andrew of all royal titles, orders him out of Windsor castle</a><h2>Rights groups call it a ‘racially driven betrayal’ of America’s refugee ideals</h2>The document states that "admissions numbers shall primarily be allocated among Afrikaners from South Africa." However, the South African government has repeatedly denied that white citizens face persecution, calling such claims politically motivated.Trump has long taken a hardline stance on immigration, pushing mass deportations and suspending the US Refugee Admissions Program early in his first term. Still, he has carved out exceptions for white South Africans, describing their situation as a terrible case of "genocide," a claim widely dismissed by experts and South African authorities.A group of around 50 Afrikaners — descendants of the country’s early European settlers — was resettled in the US earlier this year under a special humanitarian program. Critics say the administration’s move undermines decades of US leadership on refugee protection. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick of the American Immigration Council called the new policy "a downfall for a crown jewel of America's international humanitarian programs."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-nuclear-armed-bully-iran-blasts-trump-for-ordering-resumption-of-us-nuclear-tests-1761872971706">‘Nuclear-armed bully’: Iran blasts Trump for ordering resumption of US nuclear tests</a>Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, head of Global Refuge, warned that narrowing the program to benefit one group "undermines the program's purpose as well as its credibility." She pointed out that "For more than four decades, the US refugee program has been a lifeline for families fleeing war, persecution, and repression," and that crises in Afghanistan, Venezuela, and Sudan continue to displace millions.According to AFP, White South Africans make up only about 7 per cent of South Africa’s population but remain far wealthier on average than the Black majority and still own most of the country’s farmland.<h2>Temporary Protected Status in danger?</h2>The Trump administration has also begun phasing out Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for citizens of Afghanistan, Haiti, and Venezuela — programs meant to shield those fleeing war or disasters from deportation.

The Trump administration has slashed the US refugee cap to 7,500 for 2026, the lowest ever, while giving priority to white South Africans. Rights groups slammed the move as racially driven, warning it betrays decades of US humanitarian policy. 

The Donald Trump administration on Thursday (Oct 30) announced a plan to drastically reduce the number of refugees who enter the United States annually. Under the new policy, the United States next year (in 2026) will accept just 7,500 refugees — the lowest in modern history — while giving priority to white South Africans. A White House memo released Thursday said the new policy would favour Afrikaners from South Africa and "other victims of illegal or unjust discrimination in their respective homelands." The move marks a sharp break from the Biden-era refugee policy, which admitted over 100,000 people annually. Also read | King Charles strips Prince Andrew of all royal titles, orders him out of Windsor castle Rights groups call it a ‘racially driven betrayal’ of America’s refugee ideals The document states that "admissions numbers shall primarily be allocated among Afrikaners from South Africa." However, the South African government has repeatedly denied that white citizens face persecution, calling such claims politically motivated. Trump has long taken a hardline stance on immigration, pushing mass deportations and suspending the US Refugee Admissions Program early in his first term. Still, he has carved out exceptions for white South Africans, describing their situation as a terrible case of "genocide," a claim widely dismissed by experts and South African authorities. A group of around 50 Afrikaners — descendants of the country’s early European settlers — was resettled in the US earlier this year under a special humanitarian program. Critics say the administration’s move undermines decades of US leadership on refugee protection. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick of the American Immigration Council called the new policy "a downfall for a crown jewel of America's international humanitarian programs." Also read | ‘Nuclear-armed bully’: Iran blasts Trump for ordering resumption of US nuclear tests Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, head of Global Refuge, warned that narrowing the program to benefit one group "undermines the program's purpose as well as its credibility." She pointed out that "For more than four decades, the US refugee program has been a lifeline for families fleeing war, persecution, and repression," and that crises in Afghanistan, Venezuela, and Sudan continue to displace millions. According to AFP, White South Africans make up only about 7 per cent of South Africa’s population but remain far wealthier on average than the Black majority and still own most of the country’s farmland. Temporary Protected Status in danger? The Trump administration has also begun phasing out Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for citizens of Afghanistan, Haiti, and Venezuela — programs meant to shield those fleeing war or disasters from deportation.

The Trump administration has slashed the US refugee cap to 7,500 for 2026, the lowest ever, while giving priority to white South Africans. Rights groups slammed the move as racially driven, warning it betrays decades of US humanitarian policy.&nbsp;

Refugees no longer welcome in US? Trump slashes intake, reserves most slots for white South Africans

Iran on Thursday (Oct 30) slammed US President Donald Trump’s surprise order to resume nuclear weapons testing, calling it a "regressive and irresponsible" move that threatens global stability. In a post on social media, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Washington of hypocrisy. "A nuclear-armed bully is resuming testing of atomic weapons. The same bully has been demonising Iran's peaceful nuclear program," he said. Iran's reaction comes as Trump announced Wednesday that he had instructed the US Department of War to begin testing nuclear weapons "immediately," marking what would be the first American nuclear test in more than three decades.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/fact-check-did-obama-spend-376-million-to-build-a-basketball-court-at-the-white-house-1761638839164">Fact Check: Did Obama spend $376 million to build a basketball court at the White House?</a><h2>Iran slams 'regressive and irresponsible move'</h2>Labelling the US a "nuclear-armed bully," Agachi in his post called America's announcement of a resumption of nuclear tests "a regressive and irresponsible move and a serious threat to international peace and security".<h2>Why did the US resume nuclear testing?</h2>Trump's nuclear testing order came shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed Moscow had tested its nuclear-capable Burevestnik cruise missile and Poseidon underwater nuclear drone. Trump said his decision was in response to those developments, arguing that the US must keep pace with its rivals.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/explained-all-about-russia-s-burevestnik-the-nuclear-powered-cruise-missile-no-one-else-in-the-world-possesses-1761559531996">Explained: All about Russia's Burevestnik, the nuclear-powered cruise missile 'no one else in the world possesses'</a>The order came shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed Moscow had tested its nuclear-capable Burevestnik cruise missile and Poseidon underwater nuclear drone. Trump said his decision was in response to those developments, arguing that the US must keep pace with its rivals.In a Truth Social post, Trump said that the United States has more nuclear weapons than any other country. He claimed that he hates testing of nuclear weapons “because of the tremendous destructive power,” but said that he is ordering the tests because of the testing programs of other nations. "Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years. Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately," he said in the post.<h2>When did the US last test nuclear weapons?</h2>The last US nuclear test, code-named Divider, took place in September 1992 in Nevada before a testing moratorium was imposed by then-President George H.W. Bush. &nbsp;

Iran slammed US President Donald Trump’s order to resume nuclear weapons testing, calling it “regressive and irresponsible.” Tehran’s foreign minister accused Washington of hypocrisy, saying the US demonises Iran’s peaceful program while it restarts tests.

Iran on Thursday (Oct 30) slammed US President Donald Trump’s surprise order to resume nuclear weapons testing, calling it a "regressive and irresponsible" move that threatens global stability. In a post on social media, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Washington of hypocrisy. "A nuclear-armed bully is resuming testing of atomic weapons. The same bully has been demonising Iran's peaceful nuclear program," he said. Iran's reaction comes as Trump announced Wednesday that he had instructed the US Department of War to begin testing nuclear weapons "immediately," marking what would be the first American nuclear test in more than three decades. Also read | Fact Check: Did Obama spend $376 million to build a basketball court at the White House? Iran slams 'regressive and irresponsible move' Labelling the US a "nuclear-armed bully," Agachi in his post called America's announcement of a resumption of nuclear tests "a regressive and irresponsible move and a serious threat to international peace and security". Why did the US resume nuclear testing? Trump's nuclear testing order came shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed Moscow had tested its nuclear-capable Burevestnik cruise missile and Poseidon underwater nuclear drone. Trump said his decision was in response to those developments, arguing that the US must keep pace with its rivals. Also read | Explained: All about Russia's Burevestnik, the nuclear-powered cruise missile 'no one else in the world possesses' The order came shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed Moscow had tested its nuclear-capable Burevestnik cruise missile and Poseidon underwater nuclear drone. Trump said his decision was in response to those developments, arguing that the US must keep pace with its rivals. In a Truth Social post, Trump said that the United States has more nuclear weapons than any other country. He claimed that he hates testing of nuclear weapons “because of the tremendous destructive power,” but said that he is ordering the tests because of the testing programs of other nations. "Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years. Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately," he said in the post. When did the US last test nuclear weapons? The last US nuclear test, code-named Divider, took place in September 1992 in Nevada before a testing moratorium was imposed by then-President George H.W. Bush.

Iran slammed US President Donald Trump’s order to resume nuclear weapons testing, calling it “regressive and irresponsible.” Tehran’s foreign minister accused Washington of hypocrisy, saying the US demonises Iran’s peaceful program while it restarts tests.

‘Nuclear-armed bully’: Iran blasts Trump for ordering resumption of US nuclear tests

King Charles III has stripped his younger brother, Prince Andrew, of all royal titles and ordered him to vacate his longtime residence on the Windsor estate, Buckingham Palace confirmed Thursday. The move marks the most decisive step yet in distancing the monarchy from the disgraced royal, who remains engulfed in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. “Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor,” the palace said in a statement, adding that Charles had initiated the formal process to remove his brother’s titles. Andrew, 65, has also been instructed to leave his home at the Royal Lodge, where he has lived for more than two decades, and relocate "to alternative private accommodation".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/fact-check-did-obama-spend-376-million-to-build-a-basketball-court-at-the-white-house-1761638839164">Fact Check: Did Obama spend $376 million to build a basketball court at the White House?</a><h2>Why now?</h2>The announcement follows a fresh wave of public anger after the posthumous release of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, in which she detailed claims that she was trafficked by Epstein to have sex with Andrew when she was 17. Giuffre, who died by suicide in April at age 41, was one of Epstein's main accusers and had previously reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with Andrew in 2022 to end her civil lawsuit in the US."These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him," the palace said, emphasising that the King and Queen’s "thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse."Giuffre’s family welcomed the move, calling it a "victory" for her legacy. "Today, an ordinary American girl from an ordinary American family brought down a British prince with her truth and extraordinary courage," they said in a statement to the BBC. "Virginia Roberts Giuffre, our sister, a child when she was sexually assaulted by Andrew, never stopped fighting for accountability for what had happened to her and countless other survivors like her."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-33-000-pages-released-yet-they-re-heavily-redacted-full-transparency-or-just-a-pacifier-for-maga-1756890944032">Epstein files: 33,000 pages released, yet they're heavily redacted. 'Full transparency' or just a pacifier for MAGA?</a><h2>How did Prince Andrew react to King Charles' decision?</h2>Citing sources, AFP reports that Andrew did not contest the King’s decision and will move to Sandringham in Norfolk, funded privately by Charles. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, will make her own living arrangements. Even as Andrew loses his royal titles, his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, will retain their royal titles.Public outrage has intensified in recent weeks amid reports that Andrew paid only minimal rent for his £30 million Royal Lodge residence under a favourable 2003 deal. The revelation, coupled with reports that he once hosted Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Harvey Weinstein at the estate, has further tarnished his reputation. &nbsp;

King Charles III has stripped Prince Andrew of all royal titles and ordered him to vacate his longtime Windsor residence, Buckingham Palace confirmed. The move, tied to Andrew’s lingering Epstein scandal, marks Charles’ strongest effort yet to distance the monarchy from his disgraced brother.

King Charles III has stripped his younger brother, Prince Andrew, of all royal titles and ordered him to vacate his longtime residence on the Windsor estate, Buckingham Palace confirmed Thursday. The move marks the most decisive step yet in distancing the monarchy from the disgraced royal, who remains engulfed in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. “Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor,” the palace said in a statement, adding that Charles had initiated the formal process to remove his brother’s titles. Andrew, 65, has also been instructed to leave his home at the Royal Lodge, where he has lived for more than two decades, and relocate "to alternative private accommodation". Also read | Fact Check: Did Obama spend $376 million to build a basketball court at the White House? Why now? The announcement follows a fresh wave of public anger after the posthumous release of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, in which she detailed claims that she was trafficked by Epstein to have sex with Andrew when she was 17. Giuffre, who died by suicide in April at age 41, was one of Epstein's main accusers and had previously reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with Andrew in 2022 to end her civil lawsuit in the US. "These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him," the palace said, emphasising that the King and Queen’s "thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse." Giuffre’s family welcomed the move, calling it a "victory" for her legacy. "Today, an ordinary American girl from an ordinary American family brought down a British prince with her truth and extraordinary courage," they said in a statement to the BBC. "Virginia Roberts Giuffre, our sister, a child when she was sexually assaulted by Andrew, never stopped fighting for accountability for what had happened to her and countless other survivors like her." Also read | Epstein files: 33,000 pages released, yet they're heavily redacted. 'Full transparency' or just a pacifier for MAGA? How did Prince Andrew react to King Charles' decision? Citing sources, AFP reports that Andrew did not contest the King’s decision and will move to Sandringham in Norfolk, funded privately by Charles. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, will make her own living arrangements. Even as Andrew loses his royal titles, his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, will retain their royal titles. Public outrage has intensified in recent weeks amid reports that Andrew paid only minimal rent for his £30 million Royal Lodge residence under a favourable 2003 deal. The revelation, coupled with reports that he once hosted Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Harvey Weinstein at the estate, has further tarnished his reputation.

King Charles III has stripped Prince Andrew of all royal titles and ordered him to vacate his longtime Windsor residence, Buckingham Palace confirmed. The move, tied to Andrew’s lingering Epstein scandal, marks Charles’ strongest effort yet to distance the monarchy from his disgraced brother.

King Charles strips Prince Andrew of all royal titles, orders him to vacate Windsor castle

An old video has circulated showing New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani chanting against “Israeli settler violence" at a rally in Manhattan, months before the October 7 attack in 2023. The footage was widely shared online and showed the Democratic Socialist state assemblyman from Queens shouting into a megaphone at an anti-Israel demonstration in Midtown.The clip showed Mamdani chanting, “That’s what we’re calling for."“We are calling for it because we know that the days of inconsistency, the days of drawing the lines in Palestine, those days are over," he added.“What we are calling for is the end of our complicity as New Yorkers," he said.The rally was held in support of a bill Zohran Mamdani introduced in the New York State Assembly. It was centred on ending tax-exempt status for organisations that raise money for Israeli military or settlement activity.During his speech in the rally, Mamdani criticised what he described as a double standard in American politics when it comes to Palestinian rights.“When I grew up in this city, I grew up hearing a term- ‘progressive except Palestine,’" he said.“I saw the politicians that I admired speak of universal rights and then draw the line right when it came to Palestinians," he added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Three months before the October 7 Massacre, Zohran Mamdani was already “Globalizing the Intifada.” No western suit and tie. No polished smile. Just pure hate. <a href="https://t.co/H64pK1v0tK">pic.twitter.com/H64pK1v0tK</a>&mdash; The Persian Jewess (@persianjewess) <a href="https://twitter.com/persianjewess/status/1983769107544862926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, the Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, the mother of New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, said in an old interview that her then 21-year-old son was "not an American at all." The old video has resurfaced, creating a buzz online. The interview is now being criticised because Nair used a few terms that some view as derogatory toward the United States.In a 2013 interview, the filmmaker said about Mamdani that "he is a total desi". At the time, Mamdani was attending Bowdoin College, where he co-founded the school’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and was pushing for academic sanctions against Israel."Completely. We are not firangs at all. He is very much us. He is not an Uhmericcan (American) at all. He was born in Uganda, raised between India and America. He is at home in many places. He thinks of himself as a Ugandan and as an Indian." &nbsp;

The footage was widely shared online and showed the Democratic Socialist state assemblyman from Queens shouting into a megaphone at an anti-Israel demonstration in Midtown.

An old video has circulated showing New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani chanting against “Israeli settler violence" at a rally in Manhattan, months before the October 7 attack in 2023. The footage was widely shared online and showed the Democratic Socialist state assemblyman from Queens shouting into a megaphone at an anti-Israel demonstration in Midtown. The clip showed Mamdani chanting, “That’s what we’re calling for." “We are calling for it because we know that the days of inconsistency, the days of drawing the lines in Palestine, those days are over," he added. “What we are calling for is the end of our complicity as New Yorkers," he said. The rally was held in support of a bill Zohran Mamdani introduced in the New York State Assembly. It was centred on ending tax-exempt status for organisations that raise money for Israeli military or settlement activity. During his speech in the rally, Mamdani criticised what he described as a double standard in American politics when it comes to Palestinian rights. “When I grew up in this city, I grew up hearing a term- ‘progressive except Palestine,’" he said. “I saw the politicians that I admired speak of universal rights and then draw the line right when it came to Palestinians," he added.

The footage was widely shared online and showed the Democratic Socialist state assemblyman from Queens shouting into a megaphone at an anti-Israel demonstration in Midtown.

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Mumbai: Thursday turned out to be an ordeal for 17 children by the end of the day in India’s financial capital, Mumbai. All aged between 8 and 15 years old, the children had left their homes to chase their dream of becoming an actor one day. &nbsp;And hence they reached an audition studio in Mumbai’s Powai area along with 80 othera children who had come in to audition for an upcoming web series. &nbsp;There they met Rohit Arya, who worked as an employee at the RA studio and also ran a YouTube channel.&nbsp;&nbsp;Auditions went on for several hours from 9 am on Thursday, and around 1 pm he asked over 80 children to go. However, Arya did not let 17 children go and held them hostage for nearly two hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;Distressed parents informed the police, who rescued all the children safely, but the ordeal went on for nearly two hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;The accused was killed in cross-firing with the police.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/hostage-crisis-involving-17-children-at-powai-acting-studio-triggers-panic-in-mumbai-1761827231265">Hostage crisis involving 17 children at Powai acting studio triggers panic in Mumbai; suspect dies</a><h2>Who were these children who were held hostage?&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;- Nearly 100 children today had gone to audition for an upcoming web series.&nbsp;- ⁠The auditions started from 9 am, and 83 children were told to go after their auditions were done&nbsp;- The ⁠remaining 17 children were held hostage by the accused&nbsp;- ⁠All of them were aged between 8 and 15 years&nbsp;<h2>Who was Rohit Arya?</h2>&nbsp;- Arya was an employee at the RA Studio and also ran a YouTube channel.&nbsp;- ⁠For days, he had reportedly been conducting auditions, drawing in families.- Arya was originally from Pune.&nbsp;- ⁠He had secured a tender for a school project linked to the education department during the tenure of then Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar.⁠- ⁠Rohit Arya had also started the Swacchta Monitor concept in Maharashtra in 2023.&nbsp;- ⁠He had alleged that he was not paid dues and credit for this concept was snatched from him&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/slap-treason-case-against-congress-in-anthem-row-orders-assam-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-1761768968857">Slap treason case against Congress in ‘anthem’ row, orders Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma</a><h2>How did the cops come to know of the crisis?</h2>&nbsp;- Police said they received a call around 1.45 pm, and the crisis ended around 3.45 pm.&nbsp;- ⁠A team initially tried to negotiate and then conducted a forced entry through the bathroom door, detained the accused after cross-firing, and safely rescued all the children.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH: Breaking: Mumbai hostage-taker dies after standoff with cops, 17 children rescued<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-mumbai-hostage-taker-dies-after-standoff-with-cops-17-children-rescued-1761833326930/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-mumbai-hostage-taker-dies-after-standoff-with-cops-17-children-rescued-1761833326930/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>What was the motive?&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;In a video released after the incident, Arya insisted that his demands were not financial but "moral" and "ethical." He also warned authorities not to provoke him. "The reason I have taken these children hostage is that I took them hostage as part of a plan," Arya said in the video.&nbsp;"I am Rohit Arya. Instead of attempting a suicide, I have made a plan to take some children hostage. I don't have many demands, very simple ones that are moral and ethical. I have some questions and want to talk to some people and counter-question them, but I want these answers."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-says-he-hopes-his-wife-usha-a-hindu-converts-to-christianity-eventually-1761835421337">JD Vance says he hopes his wife Usha, a Hindu, converts to Christianity eventually</a><h2>How did the accused Rohit Arya get killed?</h2>&nbsp;- Arya was in possession of a gun, some chemicals, and a lighter.&nbsp;- ⁠He threatened to shoot using the gun, and after failures of negotiations, he opened fire at police using his gun, which later turned out to be an air gun.- ⁠The police have seized the gun, chemicals, and have sent them to the forensic lab.&nbsp;- ⁠Police claim that they were not in a position to take any chance, and that’s when the lead commander shot the accused.&nbsp;Powai police say they are investigating the motive. “We will get in touch with his family, other staff members from the studio and see what exactly went wrong.”&nbsp;

The children, all aged between 8 and 15 years, had left their homes to chase their dream of becoming an actor one day. And hence, they reached an audition studio in Mumbai’s Powai area along with 80 others who had come to audition for an upcoming web series.

Mumbai: Thursday turned out to be an ordeal for 17 children by the end of the day in India’s financial capital, Mumbai. All aged between 8 and 15 years old, the children had left their homes to chase their dream of becoming an actor one day. And hence they reached an audition studio in Mumbai’s Powai area along with 80 othera children who had come in to audition for an upcoming web series. There they met Rohit Arya, who worked as an employee at the RA studio and also ran a YouTube channel. Auditions went on for several hours from 9 am on Thursday, and around 1 pm he asked over 80 children to go. However, Arya did not let 17 children go and held them hostage for nearly two hours. Distressed parents informed the police, who rescued all the children safely, but the ordeal went on for nearly two hours. The accused was killed in cross-firing with the police. Also Read: Hostage crisis involving 17 children at Powai acting studio triggers panic in Mumbai; suspect dies Who were these children who were held hostage? - Nearly 100 children today had gone to audition for an upcoming web series. - ⁠The auditions started from 9 am, and 83 children were told to go after their auditions were done - The ⁠remaining 17 children were held hostage by the accused - ⁠All of them were aged between 8 and 15 years Who was Rohit Arya? - Arya was an employee at the RA Studio and also ran a YouTube channel. - ⁠For days, he had reportedly been conducting auditions, drawing in families. - Arya was originally from Pune. - ⁠He had secured a tender for a school project linked to the education department during the tenure of then Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar.⁠ - ⁠Rohit Arya had also started the Swacchta Monitor concept in Maharashtra in 2023. - ⁠He had alleged that he was not paid dues and credit for this concept was snatched from him Also Read: Slap treason case against Congress in ‘anthem’ row, orders Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma How did the cops come to know of the crisis? - Police said they received a call around 1.45 pm, and the crisis ended around 3.45 pm. - ⁠A team initially tried to negotiate and then conducted a forced entry through the bathroom door, detained the accused after cross-firing, and safely rescued all the children. WATCH: Breaking: Mumbai hostage-taker dies after standoff with cops, 17 children rescued https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-mumbai-hostage-taker-dies-after-standoff-with-cops-17-children-rescued-1761833326930/embed What was the motive? In a video released after the incident, Arya insisted that his demands were not financial but "moral" and "ethical." He also warned authorities not to provoke him. "The reason I have taken these children hostage is that I took them hostage as part of a plan," Arya said in the video. "I am Rohit Arya. Instead of attempting a suicide, I have made a plan to take some children hostage. I don't have many demands, very simple ones that are moral and ethical. I have some questions and want to talk to some people and counter-question them, but I want these answers." Also Read: JD Vance says he hopes his wife Usha, a Hindu, converts to Christianity eventually How did the accused Rohit Arya get killed? - Arya was in possession of a gun, some chemicals, and a lighter. - ⁠He threatened to shoot using the gun, and after failures of negotiations, he opened fire at police using his gun, which later turned out to be an air gun. - ⁠The police have seized the gun, chemicals, and have sent them to the forensic lab. - ⁠Police claim that they were not in a position to take any chance, and that’s when the lead commander shot the accused. Powai police say they are investigating the motive. “We will get in touch with his family, other staff members from the studio and see what exactly went wrong.”

The children, all aged between 8 and 15 years, had left their homes to chase their dream of becoming an actor one day. And hence, they reached an audition studio in Mumbai’s Powai area along with 80 others who had come to audition for an upcoming web series.

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