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Australian novelist Craig Silvey jailed for possessing and sharing child abuse material

  • Craig Silvey received seven months’ imprisonment for child exploitation material offences.
  • His 9,000-word apology drew criticism for giving little attention to victims.
  • Court documents detail his online discussions about sexual interest in children.

Australian novelist Craig Silvey was sentenced to seven months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material. On the day of sentencing, he published a 9,000-word apology, but child protection advocates criticised it for devoting little attention to the children depicted in the material, who…

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Kordell Stewart opens up about the rumor that haunted his Steelers career for 28 years in new documentary

  • A false arrest rumour shadowed Kordell Stewart for 28 years.
  • His story is told in a new HBO and NFL Films documentary.
  • Stewart wants his football career to be remembered.

A rumour that Kordell Stewart had been arrested in Pittsburgh in 1995 for an alleged lewd act was false, but it followed him during his Steelers career. In a new documentary, Stewart describes the lasting personal and professional impact of the story, and says he wants his performances…

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Paris department store BHV: ‘Unions hope court-ordered receivership will finally end disastrous management’

  • BHV’s operator has entered court-ordered administration.
  • About 660 jobs are at stake.
  • 2025 revenue fell to €170.3 million from about €300 million.

The company operating Paris department store BHV Marais and a smaller store at Westfield Parly 2 has been placed in court-ordered administration. Unions hope the process will bring in a new buyer and end a period of poor management, as about 660 jobs are at risk. BHV was…

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5 potential midterm Senate upsets

  • Ohio, Iowa and Kansas were rated toss-ups before polling day.
  • Texas, Maine and Alaska were also closely watched.
  • Democrats need a net gain of four seats to win the Senate.

As Americans vote in the 3 November midterms, several Senate contests offer the possibility of results that would have seemed unlikely earlier in the campaign. The Hill reports that Decision Desk HQ rated Ohio, Iowa and Kansas as toss-ups on the eve of polling, while Texas, Maine and…

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Canadian Snacks vs. American and British Favorites: What Actually Sets Them Apart

  • Ketchup crisps are mainstream in Canada.
  • All-dressed has few equivalents abroad.
  • Chocolate recipes vary between the three countries.

The article argues that Canada’s snacks have developed a distinct identity, blending American mass-market influences with British-influenced tastes. It highlights differences in crisps, chocolate and coffee, and explains why some Canadian products are sought out abroad. Ketchup crisps are described as a Canadian staple, while all-dressed has no…

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BTS, Katseye Drive Hybe to Record Quarterly Revenue and Profit

  • Hybe posted record quarterly revenue and operating profit.
  • BTS concerts drove $540.5 million in concert revenue.
  • Katseye sold out 31 shows across 27 cities.

Hybe reported record quarterly revenue and operating profit for the three months to September 2026, surpassing the records set in the previous quarter. BTS’ world tour was the main driver, while strong sales and touring by acts including Katseye also contributed; the results show the scale of Hybe’s…

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Honouring the departed: All Souls’ Day observed in India and Bangladesh – in pictures

  • All Souls’ Day was observed on 2 November.
  • Worshippers in India and Bangladesh visited and decorated graves.
  • Photographs show prayers, flowers and candlelit cemeteries.

Christians in India and Bangladesh observed All Souls’ Day on Monday 2 November 2026 by visiting graves, lighting candles, laying flowers and praying for people who had died. Photographs from Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad show relatives and members of religious orders paying their respects. In Kolkata, Sisters of…

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Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, PÖFF Garments Bring the Glitz to New Fashion Museum Near Tallinn

  • Estonia’s first fashion history museum has opened near Tallinn.
  • Its debut exhibition features around 70 dresses and accessories.
  • A section celebrates 30 years of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.

Estonia’s first fashion history museum has opened at Keila-Joa Castle, west of Tallinn, with an exhibition tracing the links between fashion and cinema. Its opening show, “Red Carpet: From Ballrooms to Film Galas”, spans historic couture, Hollywood glamour and contemporary film festivals, giving visitors a new way to…

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Send in the clowns! Dreamlike images – in pictures

  • Nicolas Rachline’s Elsebound turns everyday city scenes into dreamlike photographs.
  • A Brussels image of two clowns is among the gallery’s most striking pictures.
  • The book was published in September 2026; a Paris exhibition is scheduled to follow.

A picture gallery published on 3 November 2026 presents photographs from Nicolas Rachline’s book Elsebound: Photographs from the Quiet Hours. The images show city streets, restaurants and solitary figures in Paris, New York, Brussels, Los Angeles and St Tropez. One Brussels photograph features two people dressed as clowns…

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David Bowie’s Scottish links celebrated in new exhibition

  • V&A Dundee exhibition celebrates Bowie’s Scottish links.
  • 100 items are drawn from an archive of 90,000.
  • Many objects have never been shown publicly.

A new exhibition at V&A Dundee celebrates David Bowie’s music, working methods and long connection with Scottish fans. It brings his legacy to the city where he first performed in Scotland under his new stage name in 1966, and explores how his concerts shaped memories across the country.…

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