Anniversary
Lula turns 80 and becomes Brazil's oldest president
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva turned 80 on October 27, becoming the first octogenarian to hold the office in Brazil. He celebrated the occasion during an official visit to Malaysia, where he is attending the Asean summit. Lula stated he has the energy to run for re-election in 2026.
Cuba marks youth anniversaries with talks on unity and continuity
President Miguel Díaz-Canel met with founders of the Association of Young Rebels and Juventud Rebelde staff to commemorate the AJR's 65th anniversary and the newspaper's 60th. Held at the José Martí Memorial, the event highlighted generational unity in defending the Revolution. Youth leaders shared experiences on current challenges like the US blockade and drug prevention.
Shrapnel incident mars Marine Corps 250th anniversary at Camp Pendleton
A piece of shrapnel from a Marine Corps live-fire demonstration struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle during the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton on October 18, 2025. Vice President JD Vance, the first Marine to serve as vice president, attended the event and delivered a speech honoring the Corps. No injuries were reported, but the incident prompted criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom.
IO Interactive releases Hitman 25th anniversary box set
IO Interactive is celebrating 25 years of the Hitman franchise by releasing a special anniversary box. The announcement includes big discounts on all the games in the series.
Merz warns of new wave of antisemitism in Germany
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On the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of rising antisemitism in Germany. He called for solidarity with Jewish citizens and demanded the release of all hostages. Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer described October 7 as a day of pain.