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At least there’s one person who has come to Meghan Markle’s defense amid all of the backlash that she and Prince Harry have gotten thanks to their controversial Netflix docuseries Harry and Meghan. Country star Marren Morris says that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have every right to speak up for themselves, especially since they’ve been getting so much hatred by the British press across  the pond. Here’s what you need to know. “This profound hatred and annoyance at Meghan Markle specifically — mostly coming from women, I have to say — it’s unfathomable to me,” the country music…

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It looks like they just can’t keep their story straight. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have insisted they always intended to keep up public duties after quitting the royal family, and said a “distorted narrative” had been created to “trap” them into silence. Here’s what you need to know. Harry and Meghan never cited privacy as the reason for stepping back as senior working royals more than two years ago, a spokeswoman said. A statement from their global press secretary accused the tabloids of creating “an entirely untrue narrative” around privacy, and said the royal couple “are choosing to…

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Jay Leno has been discharged from hospital and is “looking forward to spending Thanksgiving with his family” after being treated for serious burns sustained in a recent petrol fire accident. Keep reading below for everything you need to know. The former host of The Tonight Show was said to be thankful for the care he had received following the incident and “very appreciative of all the well wishes.” The incident reportedly took place while Leno was working underneath a car in Burbank, California last week. The comedian suffered “deep second-degree” and possibly third-degree burns. Jay Leno Discharged From Hospital After…

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This no one expected for sure. Police used water cannon and teargas after coming under attack from football supporters who brought havoc to the center of Brussels following Morocco’s shock 2-0 World Cup win over Belgium in Qatar. Here’s what you need to know. According to reports, dozens of fans smashed shop windows, threw fireworks and torched vehicles. Police said that 11 people had been arrested with one remaining in custody. Even before the end of the match, “dozens of people, including some wearing hoodies, sought confrontation with the police, which compromised public safety,” Brussels police said in a statement.…

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And so the fallout begins. A Tory MP is planning to bring forward proposed legislation that could eventually strip Harry and Meghan of their royal titles. Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely accused the Duke of Sussex of “attacking” the monarchy, calling it a “political issue.” Here’s what you need to know. Seely suggested he could bring forward a short private members’ bill in the new year that, if passed, would see the MPs vote on a resolution that could give the Privy Council the power to downgrade the couple’s royal status. It comes after a new Netflix documentary on…

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Apparently, “extreme blackmail” and “massive sanctions” forced England World Cup team to back down from their decision to wear anti-discrimination OneLove armbands that forced other European countries to follow, the German Football Association (DFB) has said. Keep reading below for everything you need to know. The federations of England, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark U-turned on their stance to wear the heart-shaped, multicolored logo in support of LGBTQ rights – a gesture that was seen as a snub to the host nation Qatar – after FIFA threatened to issue yellow cards to players wearing the armbands. World…

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British Royal News says a man charged with breach of the peace after Prince Andrew was allegedly heckled as he walked behind the Queen’s coffin will not face court, prosecutors have said. Here’s what you need to know. The 22-year-old was arrested after the incident, which occurred as The Duke of York walked in the procession as it made its way from the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to St Giles’ Cathedral on September 12. The Crown Office said the case has been dealt with “by way of an offer of an alternative to prosecution.” Man Who Heckled Prince Andrew…

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There sure are a lot of people who would agree with him. Roy Keane has said the World Cup should not be held in Qatar and accused the country of lacking “common decency” with its human rights record. Here’s what you need to know. Qatar has come under increased scrutiny since being awarded the 2022 tournament in controversial circumstances, with focus on its treatment of women, members of the LGBTQ+ community and migrant workers. Keane said the human rights issues have been dismissed flippantly. Soccer Legend Roy Keane Says The World Cup Shouldn’t Be Held In Qatar “The World Cup…

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Welp. It was a good run while it lasted. Cristiano Ronaldo has left Manchester United with immediate effect, the club confirmed in a statement this afternoon. The development comes a week after Ronaldo unsettled the club in an outspoken TV interview. Here’s what you need to know. In the short statement, the club said they had reached a mutual agreement with the player to terminate his contract. “The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family well for the future,” the statement read.…

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British Royal News says that you know you want to watch it, but you just don’t want to admit that you want to watch it, right? Of course, we are talking about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix documentary, Harry and Meghan. Here’s what you need to know about how you can watch it and when you can watch it. Keep reading below! Harry and Meghan’s documentary is expected to reveal shocking claims about their time within the royal family. It’s a mini-series that promises interviews and insight from friends who have previously not spoken out and new details from…

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