A self-portrait by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo titled "El sueño (La cama)" was sold at Sotheby's auction in New York for $54. 7 million. This made it Kahlo's most expensive work and the most expensive piece of Latin American art in history.
The Musée Grévin in Paris has unveiled a new wax figure of Princess Diana in the black cocktail dress known as the "revenge dress. " The unveiling coincided with the 30th anniversary of Diana's controversial interview, and her figure was placed far from her ex-husband and mother-in-law.
Actor Kevin Spacey said he lost his Baltimore home due to astronomical costs related to sexual harassment allegations. He lives in hotels and rented accommodation. However, the actor also suggested that his return to Hollywood "will happen at the appropriate time."
Cloudflare recorded a surge in unusual traffic, causing errors on many websites, including X and Open AI. The company is investigating the causes of the incident, which occurred less than a month after the Amazon Web Services outage.
Six universities in the United Kingdom joined the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies during Ukrainian Week in the United Kingdom. Now, these institutions will offer new courses on Ukraine and exchange programs.
A court in London sentenced 33-year-old Chinese national Chao Xu to life imprisonment for raping, sexually assaulting, and voyeurism against six women. Police called him one of the most active sex offenders, who will serve at least 14 years.
New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker failed a drug test, showing the presence of cocaine in his system on October 25. He faces a two-year disqualification, although cocaine is not a performance-enhancing drug.
Johnson Wen, who grabbed Ariana Grande at the premiere of Wicked: For Good in Singapore, has been charged with public nuisance. The man plans to plead guilty and faces a fine of up to 2,000 Singapore dollars.
China's unofficial gold purchases could be 10 times higher than official figures, as the country seeks to diversify its assets away from the US dollar. China's total purchases in 2025 could reach 250 tons, more than a third of the total global demand from central banks.
The clothing brand Skims has raised $5 billion in a new funding round, preparing to expand its store network and launch new product lines. The company expects net sales to exceed $1 billion in 2025.
FX announced a second season of the series "Alien: Earth," with filming set to begin in London next year. The premiere is not expected before 2027.
Qian Zhіmіn, 47, has been sentenced to 11 years and 8 months in prison for money laundering in London. She stole £5 billion from over 100,000 Chinese pensioners by investing their money in cryptocurrency.
The Russian embassy in London called the BBC an "instrument of propaganda" after Donald Trump threatened to file a $1 billion lawsuit. The scandal led to the resignation of the corporation's executives and a government promise to review funding.
Hungarian writer David Szalay's novel "Flesh" was recognized as an "unusual" and "absolutely special" work.
Stylist Olena Mudrenko spoke about the trendy colors for winter 2025–2026, including mocha brown, chili pepper red, and lime green. Buttery yellow, sky blue, burgundy, chocolate, gray, and milky white also remain relevant.
An independent study has revealed systemic racism within the London police force, targeting Black employees and citizens. The report points to discrimination in staffing matters and searches, as well as the phenomenon of "adultification" of Black children.
24-year-old Brahim Kaddour-Sherif, who was accidentally released from Wandsworth prison on October 29, was re-arrested on November 7 in London. The man was convicted of exhibitionism and attempted burglary.
Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen stated that Ukraine will face an "eternal war" if Europe does not increase pressure on Russia. He called for the deployment of European troops and the establishment of a missile and drone shield on NATO territory to protect Ukraine.
British police have seized dinosaur skeletons worth over £12 million from a Chinese national suspected of money laundering. Su Binhai has agreed to forfeit three complete fossilized skeletons and nine London apartments.
The development of a joint British-German long-range missile within the framework of the "Trinity House" defense partnership is gaining momentum. British Defense Minister John Healey confirmed active technical work on the missile, which will have a range of over 2000 kilometers.
Deputies of "European Solidarity" are preparing for winter holidays abroad. The faction demands that the Cabinet of Ministers lift restrictions on the departure of officials, claiming business trips.
Gopichand Hinduja, billionaire and co-owner of the Hinduja Group, has died at the age of 85 after a long illness. He was known as the richest man in the UK.
George Lucas has purchased a luxurious mansion in London for £40 million, making it one of the most expensive deals in the British housing market in 2025. This supports London's elite real estate market, which is experiencing a downturn.
Anthony Williams has been charged with 11 counts of attempted murder following an attack on a train and at a London railway station. Police are investigating a possible connection to other incidents in Peterborough, where stabbings have previously occurred.
The Netherlands will return a stolen 3,500-year-old stone head, dating back to the pharaonic era, to Egypt. The sculpture was discovered at a fair after being stolen during the Arab Spring.
The mass knife attack on a train to London shows no signs of terrorism, British law enforcement said. Two injured passengers are in critical condition, and suspects have been detained.
Ten people have been hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, after a mass stabbing on a train bound for London. Two people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
November 1 marks World Ecology Day, Zero Meridian Day, International Aromatic Candle Day, and the birthday of the European Union. Western Rite Christians celebrate All Saints' Day.
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizing a closed summit of the "Coalition of the Willing" on November 4 to discuss further assistance to Ukraine. The meeting, at the level of Director Generals from 35 countries, will focus on increasing support and security guarantees.
British actress Prunella Scales, known for her role as Sybil in the sitcom "Fawlty Towers", has died at the age of 93. She lived with dementia and retired after almost 70 years on stage.
