Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world's largest archaeological museum, officially opened near Giza's pyramids, displaying 100,000 artifacts spanning seven millennia. The $1.2 billion, 500,000-square-meter complex showcases Tutankhamun's complete tomb contents over 5,500 pieces together for the first time since Howard Carter's 1922 discovery, including the gold mask, throne, and chariots. Other highlights include Khufu's 4,500-year-old funerary boat, Ramesses II's 11-meter statue, and a 16-meter suspended obelisk. The museum, expected to attract 8 million annual visitors, was proposed in 1992 but delayed by financial crises, the 2011 Arab Spring, COVID-19, and regional conflicts. Egyptologists are demanding the return of the Rosetta Stone, Dendera Zodiac, and Nefertiti bust from British, French, and German museums.

Ten people were injured, nine with life-threatening injuries, in a mass stabbing on a London-bound train Saturday evening. British Transport Police arrested two suspects after the attack on a train traveling from Doncaster to King's Cross Station, shortly after leaving Peterborough station at 7:30 PM local time. Eyewitnesses described seeing "blood everywhere," with a man wielding a large knife. Passengers hid in lavatories and stampeded trying to escape. One witness heard victims shouting "They have got a knife; I have been stabbed." Another initially thought it was a post-Halloween prank. Counterterrorism police are assisting the investigation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it an "appalling incident," thanking emergency services for their response.

Ten people were hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, after a mass stabbing on a London-bound train Saturday night. British Transport Police arrested two suspects following the attack on a train traveling from Doncaster to King's Cross Station. Witness Gavin told Sky News he heard a bloodied survivor shouting, "They've got a knife, I've been stabbed," before collapsing. Someone pulled the emergency cord, stopping the train at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, where armed police boarded. Another witness reported seeing "blood everywhere" as passengers hid in washrooms. A stampede-like situation erupted as people fled. Armed officers used a Taser to subdue one suspect waving a large knife. Counter-terrorism officers are assisting the investigation.

A violent attack aboard a London North Eastern Railway service from Doncaster to London’s King’s Cross ended at Huntingdon Railway Station in Cambridgeshire when two suspects were arrested after multiple passengers were stabbed. At least nine victims sustained life-threatening injuries among ten hospitalised, according to authorities. Witnesses described scenes of chaos—“blood everywhere” and passengers fleeing through carriages. Armed police halted the train, tasered a suspect brandishing a large knife, and declared a major incident with counter-terror units involved. Rail services on the East Coast mainline were suspended and the investigation remains ongoing. 

A viral video showing an Uber driver allegedly refusing service to a passenger, claiming he was "too fat," and threatening to pull a gun has sparked widespread outrage. Twitch streamer Michael, who has over 60,000 subscribers and streams Call of Duty under username @Fatty, posted the incident on X (formerly Twitter), where it garnered over 50 million views. In the recording, Michael confronts the driver about the refusal, stating "I'm not too big for your car," before the driver asks, "Do you want me to pull my gun on you?" Michael then exits the vehicle. An Uber spokesperson told the New York Post the company terminated the driver's platform access, emphasizing users' right to feel welcome, safe, and respected.

The Maldives implemented a nationwide generational tobacco ban Saturday, prohibiting anyone born on or after January 1, 2007, from purchasing, using, or being sold tobacco products. The measure, announced by President Mohamed Muizzu's Cabinet on April 13, makes the Maldives the only nation with such restrictions. The ban applies to residents and tourists visiting the luxury island nation's 1,191 coral islets. The Maldives previously raised the legal smoking age from 18 to 21 in November 2024 and banned e-cigarette and vaping device imports on November 15, 2024. Violations carry penalties: 50,000 rufiyaa ($3,200) for selling tobacco to minors and 5,000 rufiyaa ($320) for using vaping devices. (PC: Men's Health)

French authorities charged a 38-year-old woman from La Courneuve, Paris suburb, with complicity in organized theft and criminal conspiracy following a spectacular jewel heist at the Louvre Museum on October 18. Four armed suspects used a van-mounted lift to reach a first-floor window overlooking the Seine, cut through glass with power tools, threatened guards, and smashed display cases in the Galerie d'Apollon within four minutes. Eight priceless royal treasures were stolen, including tiaras and jewelry from Empress Eugénie, Empress Marie-Louise, and Queen Marie-Amélie. Several pieces, including Empress Eugénie's crown, were found damaged near the museum. Culture Minister Rachida Dati described the masked robbers as "experienced." Sixty investigators are pursuing the organized crime network.

Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum, billed as the world's largest archaeological facility dedicated to a single civilization, opens Saturday near Cairo's Giza pyramids after a two-decade construction costing $1 billion. The 470,000-square-meter complex houses over 50,000 artifacts, including an 83-ton Ramesses II colossus and Pharaoh Khufu's 4,500-year-old boat. Announced in 1992, construction began in 2005, with soft launches in 2024. The museum features 24,000 square meters of exhibition space, advanced multimedia technology, and 12 main galleries spanning prehistoric to Roman eras. Egypt expects 15,000-20,000 daily visitors, hoping to boost tourism and foreign currency reserves. The opening follows multiple postponements, most recently due to Middle East conflicts including the Gaza crisis.

US Vice President JD Vance's intimate hug with Erika Kirk, widow of assassinated conservative Charlie Kirk, went viral after their October 29, 2025 meeting at the University of Mississippi. The close embrace, with Erika's hand in Vance's hair, sparked wild divorce speculation online. Controversy intensified after Vance publicly stated he hoped his Indian-origin Hindu wife Usha Chilukuri would eventually convert to Christianity, saying "I do wish that, because I believe in the Christian gospel." Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, faces ongoing attacks from white supremacists like Nick Fuentes over his interracial marriage. Social media users theorized Vance might divorce Usha for Erika, with one joking about a future "White House wedding."

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica is facing a humanitarian crisis as residents in several regions resort to scavenging for food and essentials. The powerful storm left widespread destruction—flattening homes, crippling infrastructure, and cutting off access to aid in many communities. Relief supplies have been slow to reach the hardest-hit areas, forcing families to rely on street scraps and community sharing to survive. Local authorities and international agencies are struggling to restore order and deliver assistance, while citizens express deep frustration and despair over delayed recovery efforts and the government’s limited response.