October 2025 News Archive: Royal Scandals, Sports Upsets, and Global Protests

October 2025 was a month where power shifted in unexpected ways — from royal palaces to football pitches and protest squares. October 2025, a month marked by dramatic political, social, and sporting events across the globe. This period saw institutions challenged, stars rise, and long-standing norms broken. It wasn’t just another month on the calendar. It was a turning point for the British monarchy, African sports, and youth movements from Lagos to Nairobi.

Royal titles, symbols of heritage and authority within the British royal family. Also known as honorary positions granted by the Crown, they were put under fire when King Charles III moved to strip Prince Andrew of his royal roles over renewed ties to Jeffrey Epstein. This wasn’t just a family matter — it was a legal and moral reckoning, the first time since 1936 such a move had been made. Meanwhile, sports upsets, unexpected outcomes that redefine league standings and fan loyalty. Also known as giant-killing moments,> shook Ligue 1 when promoted Lorient held PSG to a draw, and Carabao Cup fans celebrated Newport County’s penalty shootout win over Barnet. Even tennis wasn’t safe — Zverev accused tournament directors of rigging court speeds to favor Alcaraz and Sinner, sparking a firestorm over fairness in the game.

On the global stage, global protests, mass mobilizations driven by youth, economic pain, or political betrayal. Also known as youth-led uprisings,> took center stage in Kenya, where Gen Z protests left 16 dead, and Nigeria, where 45,000 university staff walked out over unpaid wages. In Venezuela, María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for democracy — a quiet but powerful counterpoint to the violence elsewhere. These weren’t random events. They were connected by one thread: people refusing to stay silent.

And it wasn’t all politics and pain. Cricket fans watched India women storm into the World Cup semis, while Senegal stunned South Sudan in AfroBasket. Taylor Swift’s tribute to Elizabeth Taylor sparked nostalgia, and Gen V dropped a blood-bending twist that had fans rewatching scenes. October 2025 gave us chaos, courage, and moments that will be talked about for years. Below, you’ll find every story that made this month unforgettable — the wins, the losses, the scandals, and the surprises that no one saw coming.