October 2025 was a month of big moments, from World Series, the championship series in Major League Baseball that decides the season’s champion chaos to sudden political changes across Africa. The Toronto Blue Jays, a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto shocked the world by hitting home runs on the first two pitches of Game 5, taking a 3-2 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers. That kind of drama doesn’t happen often, and it made this October unforgettable for baseball fans. But it wasn’t just sports—across the globe, real power shifts were happening, especially in places like Madagascar, an island nation off the southeast coast of Africa with a history of political instability, where Andry Rajoelina fled and Michael Randrianirina stepped in as interim president. These aren’t just headlines—they’re live events reshaping how people live, vote, and follow the news.
Meanwhile, France, a European country with a strong central government and global influence named Sébastien Lecornu as its new prime minister amid budget battles and a fractured parliament. That move sent ripples through markets and policy circles. In Africa, Tunisia sealed their spot in the 2026 World Cup with a perfect qualifying record, while Cameroon kept climbing in Group D. Nigeria’s university system ground to a halt as ASUU launched a two-week strike over funding, affecting over a million students. And in the legal world, Nigeria’s police kept enforcing a banned tinted glass rule—even after a court ordered them to stop—showing how laws and enforcement don’t always match up. These stories aren’t random. They’re connected by one thing: real people, real decisions, and real consequences.
October 2025 also had its share of cultural and social moments. Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize for standing up to Venezuela’s dictatorship. Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel performed the ancient Kaparot ritual ahead of Yom Kippur. Greta Thunberg and Mandla Mandela were detained during a Gaza flotilla raid, sparking global protests. The Dominican Republic climbed the prosperity ladder thanks to tourism and remittances. And in England, Ipswich Town ended a 16-year derby losing streak with a 3-1 win over Norwich. This archive doesn’t just list events—it shows how the world moves. Whether you care about sports, politics, human rights, or local justice, October 2025 had something that mattered. Below, you’ll find every story we covered that month. No fluff. Just what happened, who was involved, and why it stuck.
The Toronto Blue Jays stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 in Game 5 of the 2025 World Series, with Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homering on the first two pitches to take a 3-2 series lead. Game 6 is in Toronto.
Michael Randrianirina is set to become Madagascar's interim president after Andry Rajoelina fled, sparking international condemnation, economic fallout, and promises of elections within two years.
Emmanuel Macron names Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, unveiling a new French government on Oct 12, 2025, amid budget pressures and a fragmented Parliament.
Tunisia beat Namibia 3‑0 at Stade Hammadi Agrebi, sealing a perfect World Cup qualifying record and confirming their place at the 2026 tournament.
ASUU begins a two‑week warning strike on Oct 13, halting classes at 92 Nigerian universities over unmet funding demands, affecting 1.5 million students.
Dominican Republic climbs to 5th place in Latin America & Caribbean Prosperity Index, driven by tourism and remittances, targeting high‑income status by 2030.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, underscoring her fight for democracy against President Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
Cameroon secured a 2-0 win over Mauritius in the World Cup 2026 CAF Qualifiers, boosting their Group D lead while the island nation stays at the bottom.
Albert Fox’s analysis reveals why Fannie Mae’s $95 bn net worth sits at a 2.6× price‑to‑sales multiple, exploring privatization risks, valuation upside, and the crucial role of FHFA and Congress.
Celta Vigo earn a vital point with Borja Iglesias' goal as Atlético Madrid's recent surge stalls, leaving both teams eyeing crucial upcoming fixtures.
A Federal High Court in Warri orders the Nigeria Police to stop enforcing the tinted glass permit, while the force claims it hasn't received the order. Enforcement continues, sparking legal fights and public outcry.
Lando Norris pledges to regain his Singapore spark after a tough weekend, while McLaren clinches its first consecutive Constructors' title since 1991.
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