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Saturday, Oct 31, 2026

A Week in Review: From Celebrity Escapades in Italy to Global Political Maneuvers and Unsettling Trials

Frenchman on trial for drugging wife and enabling rape.
60 is the new 30! Brad Pitt and George Clooney were recently spotted enjoying the sights in Venice, Italy.

Meanwhile, in Detroit, Vice President Kamala Harris showcased a new accent while quoting Shakespeare: “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”

In more troubling news, a 71-year-old Frenchman is on trial in Avignon for drugging his wife and allowing 72 men to rape her over a ten-year period. The abuse came to light after his arrest in 2020.

Turning to international affairs, President Biden has criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu’s efforts regarding the hostage crisis in Gaza. He mentioned that he is close to proposing a final deal to secure the hostages' release.

In a bold move, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Mongolia, defying an ICC arrest warrant. Despite accusations from Ukraine and international protests, Putin was welcomed by an honor guard in Ulaanbaatar.

Lastly, Hossein Shamkhani, the son of Iran’s former national security chief, has risen to prominence in the global oil market, cleverly navigating around US sanctions through his Dubai-based company, Milavous Group Ltd.
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