Simon Hamalienko

Meghan Markle’s 45th birthday post was reportedly overshadowed by Buckingham Palace’s announcement that Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank had welcomed a daughter in Lisbon. Royal fans speculated that delaying the announcement until Meghan’s birthday was deliberate revenge for Meghan revealing her pregnancy at Eugenie’s 2018 wedding, although no evidence is provided that the timing was intentional.

Sonia Exelby, a 32-year-old British woman from Southsea, was reported missing after travelling to Florida, where her body was found in Marion County in October. An autopsy determined that she died after being stabbed four times. Dwain Hall, 53, was arrested on first-degree murder and kidnapping charges after investigators alleged that he met Exelby through a fetish website, collected her from an airport and subjected her to controlling and violent treatment. Police said Exelby’s messages indicated that she was frightened and believed she had made a mistake. Her family issued tributes describing her as gentle, compassionate, talented and deeply loved. Hall is expected to stand trial in November.

Donald Trump is expected to participate in the 2026 World Cup final trophy ceremony, prompting concerns he may again disregard FIFA protocol as he reportedly did during Chelsea’s Club World Cup celebrations last year. His previous involvement included remaining on stage and handling the trophy against standard procedures, leaving players confused. Despite these concerns, reports indicate FIFA has no issue if he repeats the behaviour during the upcoming final between Spain and Argentina.