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Angelina Jolie has been pictured dining with sons Knox and Pax in West Hollywood, days after her daughter Vivienne was granted permission to legally remove Brad Pitt’s surname. Jolie, 51, was seen smiling as Knox, 18, drove his older brother Pax, 22, to the restaurant on Sunday. The family were later pictured together at the valet before leaving in Knox’s car. The actress wore a white blouse, grey trousers and a chestnut-coloured coat, while her hair was styled straight. Knox, who has not legally changed his name, was seen chatting with his mother and appeared to bear a resemblance to…

China’s trade surplus has climbed above $1 trillion, while exports in October rose by 35.2% compared with the same month a year earlier. The figures mark a sharp increase in overseas shipments and take China’s trade surplus past the trillion-dollar threshold.

Katy Perry’s past comments about Russell Brand have resurfaced after the comedian was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. In a 2013 interview with Vogue, Perry described her former husband as “very controlling” and said he had not been comfortable with her being in charge while she was touring. The singer also said she had initially blamed herself for the couple’s divorce before discovering what she called “the real truth” about their separation. She did not disclose what that was, saying she was keeping the information…

Carson Wentz led the Minnesota Vikings against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night as the sides were locked at 3-3 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Wentz was handed the starting role after Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell ruled Kyler Murray out with a hamstring strain. Murray is considered week to week, while Wentz was making his second start of the season. The Vikings had looked set to seize early control when cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. intercepted Josh Allen in the end zone, denying Buffalo a scoring opportunity. However, Minnesota surrendered possession when a backwards pass ended in a fumble, halting the…

Families relying on aged care are facing growing difficulty finding respite over the Christmas period, turning the festive season into a source of stress. The shortage of available care is leaving families trying to secure support for older relatives during a period when demand for respite is becoming increasingly pressing.

US measles cases have more than doubled in 2026 compared with the total recorded in 2025, as experts from the Pan American Health Organization prepare to rule this week on the country’s measles elimination status. The review comes as the number of cases counted so far this year has surpassed twice the number recorded across the whole of last year. CBS News medical correspondent Dr Céline Gounder reported on the rise and the forthcoming assessment by PAHO experts.

Cameroon will hold delayed legislative and local elections on 7 February 2027, President Paul Biya has announced, setting a date for polls that have already been postponed twice. The decree confirming the timetable was read out on public radio. Mr Biya, 93, has ruled Cameroon since 1982 and is the world’s oldest head of state. The announcement comes as the government faces continued tension following last year’s presidential election, which returned Mr Biya for another term and triggered widespread protests. Authorities responded with a violent crackdown. Lawyers cited by Human Rights Watch said security forces detained as many as 2,000…

China is seeking a high-tech advantage in an industry responsible for carrying 80% of global trade, an analysis says. The push reflects Beijing’s ambition to strengthen its position in a strategically important part of the global economy through advanced technology.

The F/V Wizard will not appear in the upcoming season of Deadliest Catch, with production for the autumn series not currently taking place aboard the vessel. Sources familiar with the situation said the fishing boat had not been removed from the Discovery Channel programme. The series regularly rotates vessels for a range of reasons. The F/V Wizard has featured in Deadliest Catch since its third season and has appeared continuously for 20 seasons. Its absence from season 23 will therefore mark the first time it has not been included since joining the show. Season 23 is currently in production, but…

The family of 22-year-old mother Nadia Shamsid-Deen is seeking justice after she was fatally shot in an apparent ambush in south-west Atlanta. Shamsid-Deen was sitting in a vehicle with a man near Murphy Avenue SW and Osborne Street on 3 November when he allegedly opened fire, striking her several times. Atlanta police say the gunman then pulled her from the car and attempted to shoot her again. The weapon appeared to jam before he returned to the vehicle and fired another round as she tried to seek help. Surveillance footage released by investigators appears to show the suspect leaving in…