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Meghan Markle has expanded her As Ever lifestyle brand with a new holiday collection featuring luxury homeware, gifts and festive treats. Among the items is an embroidered linen tablecloth priced at $398, alongside chocolates, candles and a jam-inspired dog toy. The Duchess also appeared in a promotional video showcasing the festive products. #MeghanMarkle #AsEver #RoyalFamily #UnitedKingdom

Hollywood actress Margaret Qualley and Grammy-winning music producer Jack Antonoff have officially filed for divorce after nearly three years of marriage, a source close to the couple told People. The couple, who married in August 2023, separated earlier this year. Their divorce filing is reportedly mutual and uncontested. #MargaretQualley #JackAntonoff #Hollywood

Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan has ruled out joining a unity government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, insisting opposition parties can form a government with Arab-party support. His comments come after Israel's election left Netanyahu's bloc with 53 seats, short of the 61 required for a parliamentary majority. Coalition negotiations remain unresolved. #Israel #Netanyahu #YairGolan #IsraeliPolitics

Meghan Markle has spoken about finding happiness in everyday moments with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in a personal message published through her lifestyle brand, As Ever. The Duchess of Sussex reflected on family life, travel and new beginnings as allegations involving her estranged father continue to attract public attention. Thomas Markle denies the allegations. #MeghanMarkle #PrinceHarry #RoyalFamily #ArchieAndLilibet

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pontiff to cast a ballot in a US election, the Vatican confirmed Friday. The Chicago-born pope submitted his vote by mail in Illinois ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The Vatican did not disclose which candidates he supported. #PopeLeo #Vatican #USElections

Social media personality Bryce Hall was filmed being attacked by several men outside a Halloween party hosted by streamer N3on. Footage shows Hall being knocked to the ground during the confrontation. He later shared a video of his injuries, claiming six men had attacked him. #BryceHall #TikTok

Police Scotland has confirmed it is conducting early-stage inquiries into information concerning former Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein's visits to the Royal Family's Balmoral estate. The inquiry follows reports alleging women were trafficked to the Scottish property. Police have not confirmed those allegations or specified potential offences. Andrew denies criminal wrongdoing. #PrinceAndrew #JeffreyEpstein #RoyalFamily #UnitedKingdom

Dockworkers' unions across 22 countries have called coordinated strikes for Friday, October 30, protesting the use of ports to transport weapons to conflict zones. More than 25 unions are backing the action across 113 ports, including major shipping hubs in Europe, Morocco and India. Organisers warn that billions of dollars in cargo could be disrupted, although the actual impact remains uncertain. #GlobalStrike #Europe #AntiWarProtests

American singer Mary J. Blige confronted a fan who reportedly booed her during a live performance in Las Vegas. In footage obtained by TMZ, the singer called the audience member an “idiot” and asked for their removal before apologising to the crowd and continuing her show. #MaryJBlige #Hollywood

Six people, including three children, were hospitalised after a car crashed into a Halloween gathering outside a police station in Brooklyn, New York. Police say the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and struck pedestrians and a parked ambulance. The 56-year-old driver was arrested and faces charges including vehicular assault and impaired driving. #NewYork #Halloween #Brooklyn #USA

Hollywood actor Terrence Howard, known for Empire and Iron Man, has suggested he could enter US politics and potentially run for president. Speaking to TMZ, Howard said he wanted to bring meaningful change and proposed tax exemptions for descendants of enslaved people as a form of reparations. He has not formally announced a presidential campaign. #TerrenceHoward #Hollywood #USPolitics

Russia’s independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta has announced it will shut down on November 9, accusing authorities and security services of forcing it out of operation. The publication says legal pressure, loss of funding and eviction from its offices have made continued operations impossible. Russian authorities have not immediately commented on the announcement. #Russia #PressFreedom #Media

Ireland's government plans to establish a new body to study the possibility of future reunification with British-controlled Northern Ireland, Prime Minister Micheál Martin said. The initiative will examine different political arrangements and challenges. No referendum has been announced, and Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom. #Ireland #NorthernIreland #UnitedKingdom

A preliminary investigation into Spain’s deadly train collision has revealed that one train was travelling at least 160 km/h before striking another stationary train. At least 69 people were killed in Wednesday’s crash. Investigators say the train was allowed to proceed despite a safety protocol requiring a maximum speed of 40 km/h in those circumstances. #Spain #TrainCrash #Europe

The Trump administration has no current plans to support Flávio Bolsonaro’s claim that he is Brazil’s rightful president, two sources told Reuters. Despite helping the defeated presidential candidate reach the United States, Washington is reportedly reluctant to trigger another diplomatic dispute with Brazil. Trump has previously questioned the election result. #Trump #Bolsonaro #Brazil

Qatar has denied allegations by Israeli politicians that it funded activities aimed at influencing Israel’s parliamentary election. The controversy follows an inconclusive vote in which Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc secured 53 seats, below the 61 required for a majority. Israel's election authorities have rejected claims of widespread voting irregularities, while a limited investigation into suspected foreign interference continues. #Israel #Netanyahu #Qatar #MiddleEast

A Los Angeles judge has denied Olivier Martinez’s request for a domestic violence restraining order against his ex-wife, Hollywood actress Halle Berry. However, the couple’s temporary custody arrangement will remain in place, with Martinez retaining primary physical custody of their son for now. The dispute is due back in court in November. #HalleBerry #Hollywood #CelebrityNews #Entertainment

London’s Metropolitan Police has referred itself to a watchdog over its handling of a 2019 letter containing allegations about Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle. Police acknowledged sharing the letter with Harry and Meghan’s office without alerting overseas authorities. The allegations are now being referred to relevant agencies. Thomas Markle denies wrongdoing. #MeghanMarkle #PrinceHarry #RoyalFamily #UnitedKingdom

Rapper Nicki Minaj and New York Governor Kathy Hochul have exchanged sharp criticism ahead of the November 3 US elections. Minaj called Hochul “evil” on social media, prompting the governor to suggest the rapper spend less time online and stop attending Trump rallies. Minaj recently appeared alongside Donald Trump at a Michigan campaign event. #NickiMinaj #KathyHochul #Trump #USPolitics

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched the country's first national security strategy since 2004, outlining plans to strengthen national sovereignty, defence and economic security. The strategy focuses on rebuilding Canada's military, tackling cyber threats and foreign interference, modernising intelligence capabilities and reducing dependence on foreign powers amid growing global uncertainty. #Canada #MarkCarney #NationalSecurity