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Israel says its forces killed a militant in Gaza who took part in the October 7 attack and abducted an Israeli hostage couple. The announcement, reported by international media including Le Monde, points to ongoing Israeli operations targeting those involved in the assault. Details on the timing, location and the fate of the abducted couple remain limited as the war in Gaza continues.

A couple and the biological parents of their daughter have reached a custody agreement after an alleged in vitro fertilization mix-up, according to ABC News. The reported deal settles the dispute over the child, whose biological parents are another pair. Details of the agreement, the fertility clinic involved and the families' identities have not been disclosed, and it is not clear whether any legal action is being pursued over the alleged error.

Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, were seen attending a Maryland high school football game, according to USA Today. The appearance drew attention as Belichick, the legendary former Patriots coach now leading the University of North Carolina program, continues to attract public interest for his relationship with Hudson, which has frequently made headlines.

China is giving civil wedding ceremonies a glamorous makeover as part of efforts to boost a birth rate that has fallen to record lows. The Wall Street Journal reports that city hall marriage registrations are being dressed up with nicer venues and fanfare, part of a wider push by Beijing to make marriage and child-rearing more appealing to young couples facing high costs and shifting attitudes.

Italian television personality Jimmy Ghione is drawing attention online, appearing alongside renewed discussion of Wanna Marchi and Stefania Nobile. Commentary in the Italian press, including Famiglia Cristiana, focuses on the couple's public rehabilitation, arguing that the real prize for the two reality TV figures is being hosted in Rome's Sala del Campidoglio — a sign, critics say, of a broader problem with how Italian media rewards controversial personalities.

Former Italy striker Alessandro Matri is a contestant on the new season of the Italian dance show Ballando con le Stelle, driving searches in Italy. Reports are revisiting his football career and his long relationship with TV personality Federica Nargi, with attention on reports of the couple's marriage. Italian media are profiling the ex-attacker as he moves into the entertainment spotlight.

A photograph showing Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan on Dongshan Island, Fujian province, in 1987 is being widely shared. The image dates from decades before Xi became China's top leader, when he was a young provincial official. Social media users are sharing the archival picture, with many commenting on how long the couple have been together and on the glimpse it offers of Xi's early career.

Actress Karoline Herfurth is trending in Germany. Attention centres on the quiz show "Wer weiß denn sowas XXL", where her partner, actor Florian David Fitz, appeared as a contestant testing his knowledge. The programme, broadcast with TV guide coverage, has put the couple back in the spotlight, prompting renewed interest in Herfurth and her career among German audiences.

Italian actor Massimo Ghini is trending as attention turns to his personal life, with readers searching for details about his wife Paola Romano — her age, her work and the story of their relationship. Ghini, a veteran of Italian theatre, film and television, has long kept his private life relatively low-profile, fueling public curiosity about the couple.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted having a £36 pub lunch during their first joint public outing in the UK since stepping back as senior royals. The modest meal has drawn attention in Britain, with commentary focusing on the low-key nature of the visit and the couple's continued ability to command headlines on their rare returns to the country.

A claim is circulating that a figure referred to as Fall does not swear, does not use contraception, and that his wife likely does not either, for Christian religious reasons, saying the couple would accept as many children as God sends. The same claim portrays him as the least combative member of his political group until election season arrives.

UK audiences are checking what time Strictly Come Dancing airs tonight as the 2026 series reaches its Movie Night special. The Independent reports celebrity couples performing film-themed routines while facing the first elimination of the season. Viewers are keen not to miss the live show on BBC One and the results that follow.

Viewers of Dancing with the Stars are actively voting ahead of the show's Yacht Rock Night, with coverage focused on which couple will be eliminated next. Fan discussion centers on support for remaining contestants and predictions about who is at risk as the competition narrows.

Lila and Léon Debbouze, the children of comedian Jamel Debbouze and journalist Mélissa Theuriau, attend a secondary school in Paris where their schedules have been adapted so they can pursue their passions alongside their studies. The school's flexible arrangements for the pupils are drawing attention in French media, with interest in the family and how the couple balance their children's education and ambitions.

Spanish actor Miguel Bernardeau, son of Ana Duato, is making headlines over a new relationship. Spanish magazines report he is dating Zhanna Red, a Latvian model and influencer who has worked with fashion houses such as Dior and Yves Saint Laurent. Outlets note she has also won over his family circle, with celebrity magazines featuring the couple on their covers this week.

Prince Harry remains in the news as royal watchers debate a recent appearance by Kate Middleton and Prince William. InStyle reports the couple's public showing may have carried a subtle message aimed at Harry and Meghan Markle, fuelling fresh speculation about tensions within the royal family.

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex were seen having lunch at a pub in the Cotswolds, described as their first outing since returning to the UK. Separately, Meghan spoke about missing Christmas planning in California, reflecting on family traditions there. The sighting and her remarks are drawing attention as the couple's visits to Britain remain closely watched and infrequent.

The Ostrich Inn in Colnbrook, Berkshire, is known as one of England's most haunted pubs, with a grim legend attached. In the 1600s, the story goes, the landlord and his wife would place wealthy guests in the Blue Room, where a bed bolted to a trapdoor dropped victims into a vat below so the couple could rob them. The tale continues to fascinate readers.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been seen together in the United Kingdom for the first time since the couple stepped back from royal duties and relocated to North America, according to InStyle. The sighting is drawing wide attention as interest remains high in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their relationship with the royal family following their move abroad.

A couple from Saint-Junien, in the Limousin region, has been arrested in connection with the burglary of around forty notary offices, from which thousands of Pokémon trading cards were stolen, according to Le Populaire du Centre. The unusual target — collectible cards rather than cash or documents — has drawn attention to the case.

Strictly Come Dancing's second results show of the series has viewers talking, with fans searching for the week two outcomes and checking how to vote for their favourite celebrity couples in the 2026 season. Coverage includes guides explaining the voting process, as audiences react to the performances and eliminations shaping this year's competition.

Former France midfielder Yoann Gourcuff and his wife, TV presenter Karine Ferri, are discussing a request from their son Maël, according to French media reports. The couple, who now live in Brittany, said they told themselves 'why not' after their son's suggestion, prompting curiosity among fans about the family's plans.

Strictly Come Dancing's public vote is drawing attention in the UK, with discussion around Delta and Kai's Samba, which commentators said turned up the heat. Viewers are talking about which couples deserve to stay in the competition and how the vote is shaping up.