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Prince Andrew’s daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie of York, are reportedly feeling the impact of their father’s mounting scandals as the royal family faces renewed scrutiny. Last Friday, Andrew, 55, announced he would relinquish his royal title as Duke of York and other honors amid new allegations related to his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move followed the posthumous publication of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice, which includes fresh accusations against the prince. London’s Metropolitan Police are also investigating newly leaked emails suggesting Andrew asked his…

Kim Kardashian marked her 45th birthday in style on Tuesday, October 21, celebrating in Paris with the star-studded cast of her upcoming Hulu series All’s Fair. The reality star turned actress joined co-stars Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson, Teyana Taylor, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Naomi Watts at the show’s premiere, held at Maison de La Chimie in the French capital. Also in attendance was Kardashian’s mother and manager, Kris Jenner, who serves as an executive producer on the legal drama. All’s Fair follows a powerhouse team of female divorce attorneys who leave a male-dominated firm to launch their own boutique practice. Fierce,…

The Louvre Museum in Paris reopened on Wednesday, three days after a brazen daylight robbery saw thieves steal jewellery worth €88 million (£76m; $102m) in one of France’s most audacious art crimes. Visitors were welcomed back from 9:00 a.m. local time, though the museum’s Apollo Gallery — where the theft occurred — remains closed. Four masked thieves used power tools to break into the gallery and escaped on scooters within eight minutes on Sunday morning. They have not yet been caught. President Emmanuel Macron called the heist “an attack on France’s heritage” and ordered his ministers to accelerate new security…

Pope Leo XIV canonized seven religious figures at the Vatican on Sunday, October 19, in front of more than 70,000 people a ceremony that notably included Bartolo Longo, a former Satanic priest who became one of Italy’s most revered Catholic converts. It was the second canonization performed by Pope Leo XIV since his election as head of the Catholic Church in May. Among those elevated to sainthood, Longo’s story stood out. Once a lawyer and high-ranking figure in a Satanic sect, he later renounced the occult and devoted his life to rebuilding his faith. Longo, who died in 1926 at…

Scientists have confirmed the first-ever discovery of mosquitoes in Iceland a finding they say may signal how rapidly the planet’s climate is warming. Until now, Iceland was one of only two regions on Earth believed to be mosquito-free, the other being Antarctica. But as global temperatures rise, insects are spreading to places that were once too cold to sustain them. Three mosquitoes of the Culiseta annulata species were found earlier this month in Kiðafell, Kjós about 30 kilometers north of Reykjavík according to the Natural Science Institute of Iceland. The discovery was made by Björn Hjaltason, an amateur naturalist, who noticed what…

The ongoing US federal government shutdown entered its 22nd day on Wednesday, becoming the second-longest in American history with no resolution in sight. The standoff has now surpassed the 1995–1996 shutdown that lasted 21 days. Since funding lapsed on October 1, Senate Democrats have repeatedly blocked Republican efforts to pass a temporary measure that would fund federal agencies through November 21. Only three Democrats have broken ranks to support the House-passed bill. The Senate is expected to reconvene Wednesday for another attempt to end the deadlock, as Democratic leaders continue to demand direct negotiations with President Trump. Senate Minority Leader…

Former First Lady Melania Trump is facing a new legal battle this time with journalist and author Michael Wolff, who has filed a lawsuit accusing her of trying to block the release of his upcoming book about her life. According to court filings obtained by TMZ, Wolff claims Melania “deliberately and maliciously interfered” with his publishing contract and defamed him through public statements surrounding his forthcoming title, The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump (Redux). Wolff alleges that Melania and her team spread false claims accusing him of fabricating interviews, intimidating sources, and “manufacturing lies for…

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, an inquest has heard. The 46-year-old, who lived alone in a £1.7 million property, was discovered unresponsive by his longtime manager and close friend, Paul Speak, on the morning of September 14. The brief hearing at Stockport Coroner’s Court, which lasted less than five minutes, heard that Hatton was last seen alive by family members on September 12 and had “appeared well” at the time. When Hatton failed to show up for an event the next day, concerns grew. Mr Speak arrived at his…

Hollywood star Tom Cruise and Bond actress Ana de Armas have reportedly ended their nine-month relationship. According to The U.S. Sun, the pair decided to part ways after realizing the “spark had gone.” A source close to the two said, “Tom and Ana had a great time together, but their time as a couple has run its course. They’ll stay good friends but aren’t dating anymore. They just realized they weren’t going to go the distance and that they’re better off as mates.” Despite the breakup, Ana is still expected to appear in Tom’s next film, and the two reportedly…

Russia launched a massive wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine early Thursday, October 16, targeting gas and power infrastructure and plunging parts of the country into darkness. The assault one of the largest in recent months hit energy facilities in eastern regions including Kharkiv and Poltava, forcing shutdowns and triggering widespread outages across eight regions. “There are hits and destruction in several regions at once. The operation of a number of critically important facilities has been halted,” said Sergii Koretskyi, CEO of Ukraine’s state energy company Naftogaz. Ukraine’s national grid operator confirmed emergency blackouts following the bombardment. President…