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LEGO Group unveils two 1980s‑inspired LEGO Ideas sets—The Goonies and Gizmo—selected from 290+ fan submissions, set for release in late 2025.

Bristol Zoo’s gorilla Salome becomes the first to conceive via fertility drugs, giving birth to Komale, while a cousin later requires an emergency C‑section.

Xiaomi unveiled its 17 series on Sept. 25, 2025, introducing the 17 Pro and the larger 17 Pro Max. The Pro Max packs a 6.9‑inch 2K display, triple 50 MP cameras, a massive 7,500 mAh battery and a pioneering back‑side secondary screen. Powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and 16 GB of RAM, the phone aims to out‑run existing Android flagships while staying lighter than rival models.

A former hair and makeup artist who worked with Garth Brooks and his wife Trisha Yearwood has sued the country star, alleging rape and ongoing sexual harassment dating back to 2019. Brooks denies the claims, calling them an extortion attempt, and filed a preemptive lawsuit in Mississippi. A motion to dismiss the California case is set for a December 8, 2024 hearing. Brooks remains booked for a 2026 London festival.

JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes say marriage is on the cards just months after meeting on Celebrity Big Brother UK. The pair, 22 and 32, confirmed their relationship in June and are already talking about kids. Siwa’s family has embraced Hughes, who will serve as a groomsman at her brother’s wedding. The couple’s fast pace and 10-year age gap have sparked debate, but they insist they’re serious.

Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights has sparked a storm over casting Margot Robbie as Catherine and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. Casting director Kharmel Cochrane urged critics to wait for the film, saying adaptations don’t always need strict accuracy. Fans have raised concerns about age and representation, with heated reactions online after a steamy teaser dropped.

Emerald Fennell’s new Wuthering Heights pairs Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine and Heathcliff in a Gothic psychological drama. Backed by Warner Bros. and LuckyChap, it’s shot in VistaVision and geared for a Valentine’s Day launch. A September 2025 teaser carried the line “Drive me mad.” The film opens internationally from Feb 11, 2026, and in U.S. theaters on Feb 13.

Zack Polanski won the Green Party of England and Wales leadership with 84.6% of votes, beating Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns. Announced in Waterloo, London, the result ends the party’s recent co-leadership run. Polanski, a London Assembly member and former deputy leader, campaigned on “eco-populism,” promising a bigger, louder movement that blends storytelling with substance.

The House Oversight Committee released more than 33,000 Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein, with more expected. Democrats say most of the material was already public, but the panel is moving ahead with depositions of Bill and Hillary Clinton, James Comey, and Alex Acosta. Chairman James Comer also subpoenaed Epstein’s estate for a "birthday book" tied to Ghislaine Maxwell. A GOP discharge petition seeks even broader disclosure.

Forget short-term noise. The fair comparison between Ruben Amorim and Erik ten Hag starts with what they built at Sporting and Ajax—titles, playing style, talent development, and European nights. Here’s a grounded look at their records, the context behind them, and what it means when projecting success at a bigger club.