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Heidi Klum unveiled a giant severed-hand costume at her 25th annual Halloween party in New York, continuing her tradition of elaborate, hours-long transformations.

Martha Stewart has apologised after a Halloween costume depicting homelessness drew widespread criticism online, particularly because the post also promoted her QVC candles.

Michael Mann was treated and released after accidentally shooting himself in the thigh while holstering a handgun at a Los Angeles shooting range, police said.

Less than three weeks after debuting, A2O LITE's 'NEON' has topped major charts, won eight music shows and reached milestones across South Korea, China, Japan and global platforms.

A Learjet 60 flying from Texas to the Bahamas crashed near Greenacres, Florida, killing all nine aboard and prompting an investigation into weather, aircraft systems and pilot actions.

Four major US medical organisations have released joint guidance urging doctors to identify cardiovascular risks in girls and women from puberty through menopause, including pregnancy-related warning signs.

A small Dutch study found that eating 60 grams of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts daily for 16 weeks improved insulin responsiveness in memory-related brain regions in healthy older adults.

Two large UK studies found that faster walking and longer walking bouts among older adults were associated with lower mortality and better health outcomes, although causation was not established.

Anthropic has added a hidden Claude Code restriction against recreating existing games, prompting reports of refusals involving commissioned projects and questions about how authorised work will be assessed.

Japan's Nikkei 225 slipped as falling US technology shares and Kioxia's disappointing profit outlook hit semiconductor stocks, while investors watched oil prices, the yen and AI spending concerns.

Indian equities rose sharply on Monday, led by a 7.12% jump in Reliance Industries, despite a steep US technology sell-off and continuing concerns over foreign outflows and oil prices.

South Korea's KOSPI climbed 2.48% after a steep Friday decline, as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rebounded amid ongoing investor concerns about AI spending and chip demand.

Chinese shares rose despite weak October economic data, as investors anticipated fresh government measures to support the market and fund share buybacks.

Berkshire Hathaway has sold nearly 688 million Apple shares over two years, but the technology company remains its largest stock holding despite Greg Abel's arrival as CEO.

Elon Musk says xAI's Grok Bot became too expensive to operate relative to revenue, after subscribers reported unexpectedly early weekly usage limits and questioned whether allocations had been reduced.

Blue Origin has paused New Shepard tourist flights for at least two years while it focuses on lunar ambitions, leaving prospective passengers without a confirmed return date or ticket price.

Taylor Swift was absent as Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs lost to Denver, attending a New York screening of 'Toy Story 5' featuring her new song instead.

Selena Gomez revisited her viral 2007 "I got some blue going on" clip in a YouTube video with Demi Lovato, saying she is now proud of the meme moment.

Luka Doncic scored 45 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and made eight three-pointers as the Lakers defeated the Raptors 131-125, overcoming another late-game scare.

Lionel Messi set up Inter Miami's equaliser and scored the winner in a 2-1 comeback against New England, securing Miami's place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Prince Harry has expressed hope of reconciling with King Charles and Prince William, while disputed apology reports and a Philippine investigation involving Thomas Markle Sr. continue to draw attention.

Lendlease shares climbed nearly 5% despite a prolonged decline, with investors weighing new leadership and asset sales against rising debt, property-market weakness and higher interest rates.

Perenti shares rose nearly 3% on Monday despite a weaker Australian market, as investors assessed the mining contractor's portfolio transition, new leadership and outlook.

NextDC shares rose 3.41% as the data centre operator continued recovering from an eight-year low, despite concerns over its Melbourne power delay, financing and AI infrastructure spending.

Reece shares rose nearly 4% after a volatile week, following first-quarter sales growth driven by Australia and New Zealand despite ongoing weakness in the US housing market.

NRW Holdings shares rose 2.78% to A$6.475 on Monday, recovering after recent declines as investors weighed the contractor's strong contract pipeline, diversification and exposure to interest rates.

BABYMONSTER performed its emotional ballad 'DESERVE' on SBS's 'Inkigayo', showcasing a mature sound while promoting the single amid its 2026–27 world tour.

South Korean Go legend Lee Chang-ho has become the first professional player to record 2,000 career wins, four decades after turning professional at age 11.

A2O LITE's debut single 'Neon' has rapidly topped major charts, fuelled viral dance trends and earned global recognition, while the group faces questions about its members' ages and welfare.