Emily Malia

King Charles reportedly hopes to arrange a meeting with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during Harry’s solo UK visit amid unresolved security concerns following the couple’s loss of police protection as working royals. Uncertainty surrounds whether Meghan will join Harry, with sources suggesting she is unhappy with how the palace has handled the visit. Conflicting decisions over accommodation and advice to the King to avoid meeting Harry added strain. Commentators say Meghan’s absence could hinder mending relations, while former royal staff suggest the King is disappointed and saddened by the implications for future family ties.

A theory claiming that a woman in Ferdinand George Waldmüller’s 19th‑century painting ‘The Expected One’ is holding a modern smartphone has resurfaced due to its resemblance to a mobile device. The artwork, displayed at Munich’s Neue Pinakothek, shows the woman reading a small book, though modern viewers often interpret it as a phone. Observations by gallery visitors and parallels drawn to another painting noted by Tim Cook have fueled speculation about time travel, despite historical explanations debunking the claim.

Prince Harry’s UK visit has been overshadowed by his failed High Court privacy case against Associated Newspapers, with the judge ruling that the claimants lacked sufficient proof of unlawful information gathering. Harry and Baroness Doreen Lawrence denounced the decision as a whitewash, citing evidence they believe was dismissed. The outcome is expected to worsen tensions with the royal family, with commentators suggesting Harry’s continued public criticism has made reconciliation difficult and may anger Prince William. The defeat leaves Harry and other high‑profile claimants facing significant financial consequences.

Karl Wallenda, a 73-year-old high-wire performer, died after losing his balance during a windy tightrope walk between two towers of the Condado Plaza Hotel in Puerto Rico. The fall, attributed to high winds and an improperly secured wire, was captured by a local TV crew though not widely broadcast. Wallenda, founder of The Flying Wallendas and a world-record holder, had long been known for high-risk stunts that claimed the lives of several family members. His great-grandson Nick Wallenda later surpassed one of his records and continues the family tradition with added safety measures.

Gemma McCluskie, a former EastEnders actress, was murdered and dismembered by her brother Tony in their East London flat in 2012. Her torso and limbs were later recovered from Regent’s Canal, with her head found six months afterward. Tony McCluskie was charged and convicted of murder, with prosecutors arguing he killed her after losing patience during an argument. He received a life sentence following testimony detailing drug use, frequent sibling disputes, and his attempts to dispose of the body. Family members described Gemma as warm-hearted and deeply missed.