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Thomas Markle Sr, the estranged father of the Duchess of Sussex, has been arrested by the FBI in Florida and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material. Federal agents detained the 82-year-old at a senior living facility in Lakeland after alleged material was found in two storage units he had rented in Los Angeles for almost two decades. Markle, a former Hollywood lighting director who uses a wheelchair following the amputation of a leg, was escorted from the care home in handcuffs and taken away in an ambulance. He is expected to appear before a federal court in Tampa. The…

South Korean corporate reforms have hit a rough patch as Samsung digs in, presenting a setback for efforts to advance changes among the country’s major businesses.

Russell Brand is under investigation for two further alleged rapes, including a claim from a woman who says she was 16 when she was sexually assaulted. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the additional investigation on Thursday. One of the women alleges that Brand arranged for a car to collect her from school for meetings during which he sexually assaulted her. The new allegations emerged after Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Thursday. He was taken into custody after being denied bail. The Met has also released interview videos recorded between 2023…

Liverpool are determined to retain Rio Ngumoha amid interest from Bayern Munich, with the club reportedly ruling out a sale of the highly rated teenager during the January transfer window. The 18-year-old winger has emerged as one of the most promising young players in European football after making significant progress at Anfield. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are also understood to be monitoring his development. Liverpool working on Rio Ngumoha contract Liverpool are also making progress in negotiations over an improved long-term contract for Ngumoha. His current agreement runs until 2028, but the club are keen to secure his future…

Ski resorts around Lake Tahoe have begun opening for the season, but forecasters are watching a potentially significant storm pattern that could blanket the Sierra Nevada with snow by Thanksgiving. Resort crews have been combining early natural snowfall with snowmaking while cold temperatures and clear skies have provided favourable conditions across the mountains. A brief warm spell over the weekend, however, is expected to bring operations to a temporary halt at some resorts. Snow forecast for Lake Tahoe The pause is not expected to last. Meteorologists are tracking an atmospheric river that could deliver several feet of snow to the…

New Zealand’s election day campaigning ban has taken effect, preventing political campaigning and media reporting until 7pm, when polling places close. The restriction is imposed under the country’s electoral laws and remains in place throughout election day.

Thomas Markle Sr, the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has been arrested in Florida over allegations that he possessed child sexual abuse material, the US Justice Department said. Federal authorities allege that material, including sexually explicit photographs of Markle with prepubescent girls, was kept in two storage units in the Los Angeles area that he had rented for almost two decades. Markle was due to make an initial court appearance in Tampa on Friday. Bill Essayli, first assistant US attorney for the Central District of California, said: “These allegations are extremely serious, and we will prosecute Mr. Markle…

Taiwan is closing its representative office in Papua New Guinea and ending new liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchases from the country, blaming Chinese political pressure for the decision. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Papua New Guinea had renewed demands for staff to leave the office in Port Moresby by a specified deadline and had pressed for the mission to be shut. The ministry said the move reflected China’s efforts to influence the diplomatic decisions of other countries and restrict Taiwan’s international space. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and welcomed Papua New Guinea’s decision in July to…

Gen Z home ownership is becoming a higher priority than career ambitions for some young Americans, with many willing to postpone a dream job or move back in with family to save for a property. About 28% of Gen Z adults said they would choose their dream home over their dream job in research commissioned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate. Among those who do not own a home, 92% said they hoped to buy one eventually, even if that meant delaying other major life goals. More than three-quarters of Gen Z respondents said they had moved in with, or considered…

Chris Brown and Usher’s Atlanta concert has prompted complaints from fans after the opening show of their five-night run began about two-and-a-half hours late and featured no songs performed together. The R&B singers were due to perform at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, but concertgoers said the show did not start until around 10pm. Fans also claimed that large sections of the planned setlist had been removed. Some attendees described the performance as “very underwhelming”, while others called for refunds from Ticketmaster. Several said the sets felt rushed and declared they would not attend another concert by either performer. The reaction…