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Idris Elba was awarded a knighthood for his anti-knife-crime campaigning with young people. Photo Invision/AP
Britain

Actor Idris Elba, ice legends Torvill and Dean recognised in UK honours

New Year UK honours are awarded for contributions in areas such as government, academia, the arts and sports.

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Britain’s King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech

Britain

Daughters of King Charles’ brother Andrew join royals for Christmas service

Sexual harassment and assault

UK police won’t investigate ex-prince Andrew over Virginia Giuffre allegation

Giuffre, one of the women at the centre of the Epstein scandal, had accused the British royal of asking his bodyguard to dig up dirt on her.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor looks on as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in April. Photo: Reuters
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King Charles shares ‘good news’ that his cancer treatments can be reduced

The British monarch credited early diagnosis, effective intervention and advances in medical care.

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United States

Trump, Clinton and ex-prince Andrew seen in new photos from Epstein’s estate

Larry Summers and Bill Gates also appear, as well as sex toys, and a condom emblazoned with both Trump’s image and the phrase ‘I’M HUUUGE!’.

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Britain

UK police hunt suspects after 600 British Empire artefacts stolen from museum

Police release images of four men after many items with ‘significant cultural value’ were stolen in Bristol on September 25.

This image of CCTV footage shows men carrying bags outside a building which housed items from the Bristol Museum’s British Empire and Commonwealth collection. Photo: Avon and Somerset Police via AFP
Jewellery

Gen Alpha’s taste for jewellery charms and birthstones

Jewellers Daniel Beecken and Zena K’dor talk trends, as today’s kids and tweens move on from Taylor Swift’s home-made friendship bracelets.

Art

The ‘Mona Lisa’ of Faberge eggs sells for a record US$30.2 million

The Winter Egg, made of crystal and diamond, was crafted for Russia’s royal family before it was toppled by revolution.

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UK’s King Charles to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years

Frank-Walter Steinmeier will land in England on Wednesday. The last German state visit was in 1998 when Queen Elizabeth hosted Roman Herzog.

Britain’s King Charles. Photo: Reuters
Japan

Pop-star princess: Japan’s Aiko turns 24 amid calls for her to become empress

The princess’ supporters want Japan to change its male-only succession law but an academic says that is unlikely in the conservative country.

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Princess Aiko, daughter of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, poses for a photo at the Imperial Palace on November 7. Photo: Imperial Household Agency of Japan/AP
Fashion

Fashion Trust Arabia 2025: which emerging designers won at this year’s awards?

The awards honoured MENA designers, drew celebrities including Lindsay Lohan, and were hosted by Queen Latifah.

Sexual harassment and assault

Starmer suggests ex-prince Andrew should testify in US Epstein probe

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has so far ignored a US request for a ‘transcribed interview’ about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Obituaries

Paul Costelloe, personal designer to Princess Diana, dies at 80

The Irish designer worked with the British royal from 1983 until her death in Paris in 1997.

Designer Paul Costelloe poses for a photograph on the day of his catwalk show during London Fashion Week in September 2023/ Photo: Reuters
France

Princess Diana enters Paris waxwork museum in ‘revenge dress’

Princess Diana wore the dazzling off-the-shoulder outfit shortly after the infidelity of her then-husband, Prince Charles, was publicly revealed.

A wax effigy of Britain’s late Princess Diana “Lady Di” during its unveiling at the Grevin wax museum in Paris on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Who is Meghan Markle’s astrologer, Angela Pearl?

She was at The Albies event hosted by Amal and George Clooney – and she’s been pictured with Lauren Sánchez and Meryl Streep.

Malaysian politics

Video | ‘I deserve a proper divorce’, says US singer to Malaysian sultan

Brittany Porter said she went through a Muslim marriage ritual with Kelantan Sultan Muhammad V, thinking it was an engagement ceremony.

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Malaysia

US singer unknowingly marries Malaysian sultan: ‘I deserve a proper divorce’

Brittany Porter said she went through a Muslim marriage ritual with Kelantan Sultan Muhammad V, thinking it was an engagement ceremony.

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Brittany Porter poses with Sultan Muhammad V. Photo: Instagram/its.brook.lynn
Fame and celebrity

Arise, Sir David: UK football star Beckham knighted by King Charles

The 50-year-old was honoured for his services to sport and charity, having partnered with Unicef for two decades.

Prince William

UK’s Prince William plays beach volleyball and football on Brazil climate trip

The future British king’s first visit to Brazil is focused on his annual Earthshot Prize and the Cop30 summit.

Britain

Andrew’s royal exit is the latest crisis to shake the British monarchy

Andrew’s royal downfall marks a historic moment in Britain’s monarchy, echoing past crises from Edward VIII’s abdication to Diana’s death.

Britain’s Prince Andrew attends an event at the residence of the British Ambassador in New Delhi, India in 2010. Photo: AP
Thailand

Fade to black: Thai vendors go in the red to sell mourning clothes

The government has urged the public to wear black or white for 90 days to mourn former queen Sirikit.

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Customers browse for black clothing to mourn the death of Thailand’s former queen Sirikit at a store in Bangkok on Thursday. Photo: AFP
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Video | How some royals around the world lost their titles

From abdications and revolutions to marriage scandals, throughout history, around the world, some royals have voluntarily stepped down or been forced to give up their titles.

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UK’s King Charles strips Andrew of ‘prince’ title, evicts him from royal home

The move follows revelations about Andrew’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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UK’s King Charles heckled over Prince Andrew’s Epstein ties

The monarch was confronted by a protester shouting: ‘how long have you known?’ following new revelations about his disgraced brother.

Britain’s King Charles during his visit to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday. Photo: AP
Thailand

From fashionista to caring mother, Thailand mourns Queen Sirikit

The matriarch’s remains will lie in state for one year at Bangkok’s Grand Palace before cremation.

Thai people mourn the death of Queen Sirikit in Bangkok on Saturday. Photo: EPA
Thailand

Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit has died at age 93

A beloved royal figure, she backed projects to help the rural poor, protect the forests and support refugees.

Italy

King Charles, Pope Leo pray together in 500-year first

It is the first joint worship including an English monarch and a Catholic pontiff since King Henry VIII broke away from Rome in 1534.

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