World News Today Live Updates on November 17, 2024 : Prince Harry, Meghan Markle could fill royal family’s ‘glamour vacuum’, not above ‘glitzy gimmick’: Historian

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17 Nov 2024, 07:59:36 AM IST

World News Today Live: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle could fill royal family’s ‘glamour vacuum’, not above ‘glitzy gimmick’: Historian

• Royal historian Dr. Tessa Dunlop warns of a potential glamour vacuum within the royal family, suggesting that Harry and Meghan could fill this void. As Prince William shapes a modern monarchy, Dunlop cautions that distancing from the Sussexes may threaten its future appeal.

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17 Nov 2024, 06:35:11 AM IST

World News Today Live: US Defense pick Pete Hegseth paid woman to hush sexual assault but denies act as ‘consensual’

• Pete Hegseth, nominated for secretary of defense, paid a woman who accused him of sexual misconduct, claiming it was consensual. His attorney stated he was intoxicated during the incident, and police reportedly found the woman to be the aggressor, though this claim remains unverified.

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17 Nov 2024, 06:22:16 AM IST

World News Today Live: ‘I almost died…’: Mike Tyson says ‘no regrets’ over loss for fighting ‘one last time’

• Mike Tyson expressed no regrets about losing to Jake Paul, stating he felt victorious for simply stepping into the ring. Despite health challenges, Tyson celebrated the experience of fighting in front of a large audience, emphasizing gratitude for the opportunity.

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17 Nov 2024, 02:09:22 AM IST

World News Today Live: Why did King Charles cry on the eve of his 76th birthday? Here’s the reason

• On the eve of his 76th birthday, King Charles revealed he was moved to tears by Queen Camilla’s documentary, Her Majesty the Queen: Behind Closed Doors, which highlights her work supporting domestic violence victims. Speaking at a Buckingham Palace reception, the King expressed pride in the film.

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17 Nov 2024, 01:42:40 AM IST

World News Today Live: World’s largest coral hidden for 300 years discovered in the Solomon Islands

• Scientists discovered the world’s largest coral colony during an October 2024 expedition in the Solomon Islands. Measuring 112 by 105 feet and visible from space, this 300-year-old Pavona clavus coral, made up of nearly a billion polyps, highlights the stunning biodiversity of the Coral Triangle.

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17 Nov 2024, 01:10:24 AM IST

World News Today Live: Israel destroys Iran’s nuclear weapons research facility: Report

• An Israeli airstrike on October 25 destroyed Iran’s Taleghan 2 facility in the Parchin military complex, dealing a significant blow to the country’s nuclear weapons research.

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