New Agatha Christie adaptation "Murder is Easy" is set in Scotland and features David Jonsson as a detective probing a series of deaths in a quaint village.
Exiled artist Galal Yousif expresses Sudan's turmoil through his artwork "Man With a Heavy Heart," capturing the country's profound loss since April.
Ian Pepperell, known for his role as Roy Tucker in The Archers for 22 years, has passed away. He also appeared in the TV show EastEnders.
Stephen Curry orchestrated a thrilling overtime victory for the Golden State Warriors against the Boston Celtics, scoring a game-high 33 points. In a crucial moment with the shot clock winding down, Curry nailed a three-pointer, propelling the Warriors to a 132-126 triumph at San Francisco's Chase Center. Despite trailing until the second minute of overtime, the Warriors secured their third consecutive win, building momentum under coach Steve Kerr. The Boston Celtics, leaders of the Eastern Conference, saw their five-game winning streak come to an end.
Chinese activist Li Qiaochu has faced trial on charges of "inciting subversion of state power," part of China's broader crackdown on dissent. Li's lawyer, Li Guobei, reported being denied entry to the closed-door trial held in Linyi, Shandong. The 32-year-old, in custody since March 2021, potentially faces a prison term of five years or more. The trial concluded without a verdict, as reported by the FreeLiqiaochu Facebook page, a platform tracking updates on the case.
Monsanto, a chemical firm owned by German pharmaceutical company Bayer, has been ordered to pay $857 million (£676 million) to seven individuals who claimed to have suffered health issues due to chemicals leaking from light fixtures at a US school. The plaintiffs, including former students and parent volunteers, asserted that exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at the Sky Valley Education Centre in Washington state caused neurological and endocrine system problems.
A dress worn by Princess Diana in 1985 has fetched an astonishing 11 times its estimated price at a recent auction. The black, ballerina-length velvet evening gown, adorned with shoulder pads, a blue organza skirt, a large bow, and a sash, was sold at Julien's Auctions in Hollywood for a total of $1,148,080 (£904,262). Breaking a new fashion record, it now holds the title of the most expensive dress worn by Diana ever sold at auction, surpassing its estimated value of $100,000 (£78,776).
For the 2024 season, the Swiss Sauber team has returned to its original name after racing as Alfa Romeo since 2019. The naming rights deal with Alfa Romeo concludes this year as Sauber prepares for its transition into the factory Audi team in 2026. Audi's official association with the team will begin when they formally enter the championship. The team's new official name is Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, and the chassis will be referred to as a Kick Sauber. Sauber, which entered F1 in 1993, had raced under its own name until the rebranding as Alfa Romeo in 2019.
TV personality Dr. Ranj Singh has remarked that the culture at "This Morning" was detrimental to people's mental health. The ITV daytime program faced challenges this year with the departure of both presenters, Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
Hungary has obstructed €50 billion ($55 billion; £43 billion) in EU assistance for Ukraine, mere hours after an agreement was reached to initiate membership talks. Following Thursday's discussions in Brussels, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated, "Summary of the nightshift: veto for the extra money to Ukraine." Although EU leaders indicated that aid negotiations would resume early next year, Ukraine, heavily reliant on EU and US funding in its struggle against Russian forces, faces critical financial challenges.