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Art

Marilyn Monroe Auction Features $100,000 Purse on 100th Birthday

An auction featuring memorabilia from Marilyn Monroe’s estate has already generated thousands of dollars in bids on the 100th anniversary of her birth, according to Julien's Auctions.

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Elections

Why Election Results in 2nd Largest US City Take Weeks

Election results in California, the most populous US state, are taking weeks to finalize due to the state's vote-counting process and reliance on mail-in ballots, according to the California Secretary of State.

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Movies

Oscar-Nominated Persepolis Author Marjane Satrapi Dies at 56

Oscar-nominated author and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56, according to the French presidential palace.

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Conflicts & Security

Dutch Police Investigate Suspected Drugging and Sexual Assault of Women

Dutch police have launched a major investigation into the suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women, leading to the arrest of four men. The probe follows tip-offs from agencies in England and Germany.

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Middle East

Dubai Ruler’s Ex-Niece-in-Law in Custody, Prosecutors Say

The ex-wife of a nephew of the ruler of Dubai has been taken into custody, according to Dubai Public Prosecution.

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Mental Health

Shock French Open Finalist’s Tiny Tattoo Gives Meaning to Historic Run

Maja Chwalinska, a shock French Open finalist, has captivated crowds with her joyous play and a small tattoo that symbolizes her journey from depression to Grand Slam contender, according to BBC.

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Movies

The Furious Action Movie Generates Hype and Emotion

Vin Diesel reflected on his late co-star Paul Walker during a screening of the 25-year-old 'Fast and Furious' film at Cannes, while a new action thriller titled 'The Furious' is already planning a sequel after receiving critical acclaim.

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Americas

Outrage in Argentina after two teen girls murdered as femicide crisis endures

Argentina has reacted with fury after two teenage girls were found murdered just two days apart, highlighting the country's ongoing femicide crisis under the far-right administration of Javier Milei, according to The Guardian.

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Americas

Ecuador’s Disappeared: A Family’s Search for Answers Amid 51 Reported Cases

Ecuador, once one of the safest countries in Latin America, is now one of the deadliest, according to Al Jazeera.

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Public Health

Experts Criticise Plan for American-Only Ebola Quarantine in Kenya

Former top US officials and experts are urging the Trump administration to abandon its plan for an American-only Ebola quarantine center in Kenya. The Kenyan high court initially blocked the order, but the governments of the US and Kenya proceeded with the project.

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Middle East

Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say

Eleven people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on October 2, according to medical officials.

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Conflicts & Security

Trump Calls House Vote ‘Unpatriotic’ Over Iran War

US President Donald Trump has criticized lawmakers who voted to rebuke him over the war in Iran, calling them 'unpatriotic', according to BBC.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Marjane Satrapi, creator of Persepolis, dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, the Franco-Iranian artist and creator of the acclaimed graphic novel Persepolis, died at the age of 56. Her death followed the loss of her husband, Mattias Ripa, in April 2025.

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Europe

Russia’s Andreeva beats Ukraine’s Kostyuk in no-handshake French Open semi

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva reached her first Grand Slam final by beating Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine 6-1, 6-3 in a tense encounter at the French Open, according to Al Jazeera.

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Basketball

Caleb Wilson rises to No. 2 in 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Caleb Wilson moved up to the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft in a recent mock draft by CBS Sports, as the Utah Jazz reportedly passed on Darryn Peterson to select the North Carolina forward.

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