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Garner Resident Linwood Shehdan Dies at 72; Memorial Set for June 21

16 Oct

by Chantelle Poirier 1

Garner Resident Linwood Shehdan Dies at 72; Memorial Set for June 21

Linwood "Lin" Shehdan, 72, of Garner, NC, died on May 22 after a 25‑year Parkinson's battle. A June 21 memorial at Unity Church will honor his legacy and support related charities.

ASUU Launches Two‑Week Strike; Government Says Demands Met, Enforces No‑Work‑No‑Pay

13 Oct

by Chantelle Poirier 18

ASUU Launches Two‑Week Strike; Government Says Demands Met, Enforces No‑Work‑No‑Pay

ASUU launched a two‑week warning strike on Oct 13, 2025, halting exams at federal universities. The government says demands are met but enforces a 'no work, no pay' policy, affecting 500,000+ students.

Tottenham seal £51m Xavi Simons deal from RB Leipzig, eclipsing Chelsea bid

12 Oct

by Chantelle Poirier 8

Tottenham seal £51m Xavi Simons deal from RB Leipzig, eclipsing Chelsea bid

Tottenham secure Dutch star Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for £51 million, ending a fierce battle with Chelsea and bolstering their Champions League push.

Afghanistan Leads 2‑0 as Saif Hassan Debuts in UAE ODI Series

12 Oct

by Chantelle Poirier 0

Afghanistan Leads 2‑0 as Saif Hassan Debuts in UAE ODI Series

Afghanistan secured a 2‑0 lead in the UAE ODI series, with Saif Hassan debuting for Bangladesh and Rashid Khan marking his 200th ODI wicket.

Loughborough University Rolls Out New Mental‑Health Support for World Mental Health Day 2025

11 Oct

by Chantelle Poirier 4

Loughborough University Rolls Out New Mental‑Health Support for World Mental Health Day 2025

Loughborough University launches new cafés, a central referral form, and school‑specific drop‑ins on World Mental Health Day 2025, aligning with the global emergency‑services theme.

Novak Djokovic collapses in Shanghai heat, makes Masters history

10 Oct

by Chantelle Poirier 2

Novak Djokovic collapses in Shanghai heat, makes Masters history

Novak Djokovic collapsed at the Shanghai Masters amid 30°C heat, yet still reached the quarter‑finals, becoming the oldest player to do so, sparking safety concerns across tennis.

Gold Hits $4,011/oz on Oct 7, 2025 – Experts Cite Rate Cuts

9 Oct

by Chantelle Poirier 13

Gold Hits $4,011/oz on Oct 7, 2025 – Experts Cite Rate Cuts

Spot gold broke $4,000 on Oct 7, 2025, driven by Fed rate‑cut hopes, geopolitical tension and record ETF inflows, with experts forecasting continued upside.

Parliament Urges Transport Minister to Speed Up Digital Licences

7 Oct

by Chantelle Poirier 15

Parliament Urges Transport Minister to Speed Up Digital Licences

Parliamentary leader Rikus Badenhorst demands Transport Minister Barbara Creecy set a firm rollout date for South Africa’s digital driving licences, citing costly backlogs and aging equipment.

KNEC Opens July 2025 KCSE Re‑Sit Registration – Fees, Dates & Who Can Apply

7 Oct

by Chantelle Poirier 4

KNEC Opens July 2025 KCSE Re‑Sit Registration – Fees, Dates & Who Can Apply

KNEC opens July 2025 KCSE re‑sit registration on Jan 27, charging Sh7,200 via eCitizen. Eligible repeaters, adult learners and private candidates can apply until Feb 21.

Blizzard Traps Hundreds on Everest; Rescue Teams Battle Snow in Tibet

6 Oct

by Chantelle Poirier 5

Blizzard Traps Hundreds on Everest; Rescue Teams Battle Snow in Tibet

A sudden blizzard on Mount Everest trapped nearly 1,000 hikers in Tibet; over 350 rescued while 200 remain stranded at 14,000 ft. Rescue teams race against the storm.

Mike Ozekhome slams Supreme Court death sentence for Adamawa farmer

6 Oct

by Chantelle Poirier 4

Mike Ozekhome slams Supreme Court death sentence for Adamawa farmer

Senior Advocate Mike Ozekhome denounces Nigeria's Supreme Court for upholding a death sentence against Adamawa farmer Sunday Jackson, sparking debate over self‑defence rights and the farmer‑herder conflict.

Jizz Hornkamp’s brace fuels Heracles 3-0 win over Sparta Rotterdam

6 Oct

by Chantelle Poirier 20

Jizz Hornkamp’s brace fuels Heracles 3-0 win over Sparta Rotterdam

Jizz Hornkamp’s double stunned Sparta Rotterdam as Heracles Almelo earned a 3‑0 victory at Asito Stadion, though the win leaves them still bottom of the Eredivisie.