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16 Oct

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.

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13 Oct

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.

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12 Oct

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.

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12 Oct

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.

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11 Oct

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.

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10 Oct

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.

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9 Oct

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.

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7 Oct

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.

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7 Oct

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.

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6 Oct

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.

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6 Oct

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.

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6 Oct

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.

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