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Is Mary Fitzgerald leaving Netflix’s Selling Sunset as fans left baffled after star’s exit admission

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Selling Sunset’s brand-new season has produced many exciting moments.

A brand new season of Selling Sunset has returned to screens with no shortage of explosive moments.

Season 9 of the property show has finally landed on Netflix, picking right up where season eight left off. The ten-episode series takes viewers back to Los Angeles, which was hit by devastating wildfires earlier this year.

And there’s been no shortage of drama, as scenes so far have seen Nicole Young admit she was “literally blind” and Mary Fitzgerald storming off camera and refusing to film in heated scenes.

Mary has been open and honest about a terrifying ordeal that saw her home ransacked by three masked men, with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of items taken.

After purchasing their first property together in 2022, Mary, who has been on the program since 2019, lives in Los Angeles with her husband Romain.

However, the scene did not go well with Mary when Chelsea, the co-star, sent her flowers. Mary yelled out, “No, I’m not doing this,” she screamed.

She later stated that she was finished filming and that she would not continue. You are illiterate.

Taking to Reddit, some fans had their say on Mary’s behaviour as one person wrote: “Mary seems messier than usual this season.”

Another person remarked, “Mary overreacted! ” Christ . It’s all just flowers, “”

Mary Fitzgerald leaving Selling Sunset, or not?

After the burglary, Mary admitted she didn’t feel safe and was looking for a new home to rent outside of LA. She stated, “I’m just thinking about renting a house outside of LA because safety is the first thing on my mind right now.”

I just want to find a place where I can relax after the burglary.

Mary commented on the incident, “I’m still pretty messed up, I realized I’m not safe,” despite her co-stars not being a “huge fan.”

When a full-fledged argument broke out at a dinner party in episode 8, Mary was left wondering if she should leave.

Chelsea argued about the flowers, which Mary claimed were “not genuine,” and that she was in charge of it even though she and I were not friends.

However, after she stormed out, Mary later addressed her boss, Jason, saying, “I just want simple and I want happy and I don’t know why that’s so difficult.

Jason acknowledged that the “office dynamic must improve,” noting that he wanted to lose the star.

Mary was spotted speaking to the cameras and saying, “It makes me wonder if a change is necessary and is in the cards for me as well.”

However, after some thought, it turns out that Mary ultimately chose to stay for the time being, as Mary, according to the Oppenheim Group website, “possesses over 15 years of Real Estate Experience.

Mary stands out among other people by representing both buyers and sellers in LA’s premium real estate market, earning over 105 million in sales.

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When the Netflix reunion episode premieres on November 5th, more information will be available to viewers.

Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice jetted out of UK as Andrew and Fergie booted out of home

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Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie appear far from the palace’s drama as their parents are ordered to leave Windsor’s Royal Lodge, having flown overseas.

As their disgraced parents’ demise is looming, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice have fled the country.

Their father Andrew has been kicked out of Royal Lodge and stripped of his prince title in a bombshell move from King Charles, who forced his brother to give up his titles an honours.

The scandal surrounding Andrew reached a fever pitch when fresh revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein came to light earlier this month. Further shame for the Royal Family came when Virginia Giuffre, an Epstein victim, released a posthumous memoir accusing Andrew of sexually assaulting her three times as a teenager, claims which is strongly denies.

According to what it is known, Charles will finance the 65-year-old Andrew’s move to the Norfolk Sandringham estate using his own money. Sarah Ferguson, who had previously lived at the 30-room mansion with her ex-husband, will now live there herself.

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice appear to be staying away from the furore, this most recent development causing shockwaves in the Royal Family.

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Eugenie appears to be in Paris this week for a girls’ trip, with images showing the 35-year-old posing with friends on the Seine and the Eiffel Tower as a stunning backdrop.

In Riyadh, Beatrice’s older sister is also in Saudi Arabia to take part in the Future Investment Initiative event. The 37-year-old was posing with Sunil Sharma in a photo that he shared on Rational Voices with Sunil, titled “A Royal Moment.” I enjoyed meeting and conversing with HRH Princess Beatrice.

Although Beatrice is not a working royal, it is believed that Afiniti, for which she is Vice President of Partnerships & Strategy, was present.

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In a bid to get his uncle out of his crumbling home, Prince William, the princesses’ cousin, was said to be the driving force behind taking a firmer stance on Andrew in earlier reports. These claims were refuted, however, by royal sources.

According to King George V’s Letters Patent of 1917, HRH Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice will continue to be considered daughters of the son of a Sovereign. The sisters’ lives will undoubtedly have changed, and they will now have to deal with an unprecedented level of family interest, without their own fault, even though they have kept their princess titles.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams noted how difficult this will likely be for the sisters because both their parents are likely to languish in public disgrace and foreseeably so when he discussed the extent of this.

Body language expert Judi James has also noted that Beatrice appeared to be in “distress” in her first public appearance since new allegations about Andrew have surfaced. As the conflict drags on, both Eugenie and Beatrice appear to have publicly distanced themselves from both Sarah and Andrew.

In response to the siblings’ ongoing scandals, they have recently become “rare visitors” to Royal Lodge and have maintained a “dignified silence” there. Instead, they are focusing on pursuing careers, trying to maintain some degree of normality, and raising their own young families.

However, the sisters’ transition hasn’t been easy, especially Beatrice, who, according to Fergie’s biographer and royal expert, was always a “daddy’s girl.”

It was therefore perhaps no surprise that it was Beatrice who was seen driving to her parents’ Windsor home on Monday. According to body language expert Judi, Beatrice adopted facial expressions that appeared to be “a stab of bravado” in the face of “unwanted attention”. The expert said that despite her efforts to show resilience, at some points the princess appeared to show “some distress”.

The Palace’s full statement read, “His Majesty has today started a formal process to remove the style, titles, and honors of Prince Andrew.”

“Andrew Mountbatten Windsor” will now be known as the “Prince Andrew.” He has since been given legal protection to remain in residence thanks to his lease on Royal Lodge.

He will move to another private accommodation after receiving formal notice that the lease has been revoked. Despite the fact that he continues to refute the accusations against him, these critiques are deemed necessary.

Their Majesties express their deepest sympathies and thoughts to the victims and survivors of all forms of abuse, and they will do so forever.

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Jedward star reveals paranormal gift which worsened after undergoing surgery

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Before Halloween, Jessica competed on ITV’s singing competition X Factor and went on to perform on Eurovision. They reveal what they did that was the scariest thing they had ever done, and which one of them could see ghosts.

For most people, auditioning for a televised singing competition, like the X Factor, would be one of the scariest things they could do. But not Jedward! With Halloween just around the corner, the Irish double act shared what the scariest thing they’ve done is and which one of them can see ghosts.

When asked what the scariest thing they’ve done is, both members of Jedward – consisting of twins John and Edward Grimes – told The Mirror that it was heading to a haunted house for a Halloween movie marathon. Not because the films themselves were especially scary, but because of the paranormal activity they could feel going on there.

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“I think we’re always in contact with the paranormal,” John said. Edward added: “I’ve seen ghosts since I was 12 or 13.” Still, they went to The Ancient Ram Inn, supposedly Britain’s most haunted house, for a Halloween film fest in collaboration with M&Ms. While there, they encountered what they believed to be a spirit or a witch.

Because they drove us to the edge of nowhere, Edward continued, “It was really frightening.” I had a makeup brush, and it was the most spooky location ever to be recorded. All of a sudden, the brush was soaked. I’m not sure if a witch or ghost used the brush to pat themselves before it vanished completely.

Edward felt his visions deteriorated after an operation he had a few years ago despite having seen ghosts since he was a teenager. Before and after having an operation, I noticed a light on the door at the end of my bed. Whoever is there, please leave me alone, I didn’t want to go to sleep, so I did.

He must imagine an “aura bubble” around him to deal with it. “It was a Jepic spirit thing that kept me safe and in the aura bubble around me.”

The twins first gained notoriety as X Factor contestants in 2008, and they placed sixth overall thanks to their enthusiastic performances and bold, bold personalities.

Although they have released music since then and plans to do so once more soon, John specifically wants to release a Halloween track, they have been working on other projects.

Jedward have had many TV shows and been on other competition shows, such as Celebrity Big Brother, where they met bestie Gemma Collins, and The Big Deal, where they were judges.

They are now encouraging their viewers to participate in the Haunted Sofa Challenge, a website where viewers can submit their thoughts on spooky movies.

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“We adore Halloween, but this challenge was terrifying on a whole. Creaky floors, strobing lights, and numerous jump scares The only thing that kept us moving was “watching together…and munching on M&amp, MS in between screams”!

You Think You’re More Braver Than Jedward? Take on the M&amp, MS Haunted Sofa Challenge This Halloween by inviting everyone to take on their own haunted sofa challenge. You only need a phone camera, a spooky movie (bonus points for watching alone or in the dark), and your favorite snacks to keep track of your reactions. #HauntedSofaChallenge and tag your pals to participate because it’s more entertaining (and frightening) to watch together. Post your scream-filled sofa moments using #HauntedSofaChallenge.

Wada wants Usada to do more to stop Enhanced Games

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World Anti-Doping Agency president Witold Banka has called on the United States Anti-Doping Agency to “do more” to help prevent the Enhanced Games from taking place.

Speaking to reporters at an event in London on Thursday, Banka described the Enhanced Games – which permits competitors to use performance-enhancing substances under medical supervision – as “very dangerous” and an “irresponsible event”.

Las Vegas is scheduled to host the inaugural Enhanced Games – consisting of track and field, short-course swimming and weightlifting events – in May 2026.

Banka said: “Sometimes we don’t know what to say about this ridiculous idea, because from the ethical point of view, from the moral point of view, how is it possible that people come to agree to compete, taking all these prohibited substances?

“It’s completely against everything that we are doing. It’s very dangerous.

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Banka said he was “very keen” to work alongside the United States Anti-Doping Agency (Usada) but “it has to be based on mutual respect”, with tensions between the two organisations being high in recent times.

Earlier this year, Usada said it “fully supported” the US government’s decision to withhold a payment of $3.6m (£2.8m) to the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada).

That came during a dispute over the handling of a doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers who were cleared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, despite testing positive for a banned substance months earlier.

An independent investigation found Wada did not mishandle the case or show bias towards the 23 swimmers.

On Thursday, Banka added: “We really want our colleagues from the US to do more to make sure that this event will not happen.

“There are some legal possibilities they can lobby for. Usada has made general comments, but maybe it’s time to try to convince the people who have financed this that it’s dangerous.

BBC Sport has approached Usada for a response to Banka’s comments.

What are the Enhanced Games?

The Enhanced Games were launched as a concept in 2023, with some doping measures permitted under medical supervision.

Only substances approved by the United States’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can be taken, which is different to the list Wada allows for elite athletes.

Those behind the proposal claim it will be the ‘Olympics of the future’, allowing athletes to take drugs in a bid to break ‘world records’.

Founder Aron D’Souza believes athletes should be entitled to do what they wish with their own bodies.

But the Australian businessman’s concept has been heavily criticised for the potential impact on athletes’ health, and undermining fair play.

Protests over disputed Tanzania election enter 3rd day, military deployed

Following a contentious and contentious election, hundreds of demonstrators have squared off with police in Tanzania’s commercial capital to demand that the electoral body stop releasing results.

The government has forced the government to impose an internet shutdown and deploy the military onto the streets in response to the most recent developments on Friday. The sounds of gunfire and tear gas were heard on Thursday in Dar-es-Salaam, a city of more than seven million people, where protesters who defied a curfew were confronted by the Mbagala, Gongo la Mboto, and Kiluvya neighbourhoods.

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On Wednesday afternoon, as young people took to the streets to protest opposition leaders’ limited election options and harassment, chaos erupted. Protesters set on fire several vehicles, a gas station, and police stations.

At least two people died this week, according to Amnesty International.

The Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, which has ruled Tanzania since independence in 1961, was attempting to extend its rule in the electoral process on Wednesday.

Infuriating citizens and rights organizations have decried an intensifying crackdown against opposition members, activists, and journalists as a result of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s and two biggest challengers being excluded from the election on Wednesday.

Samia Suluhu Hassan, president of Tanzania, casts her ballot on October 29, 2025 at the Chamwino polling station in Dodoma, Tanzania.

Hassan took office in 2021 after John Magufuli’s death, and she has received growing criticism for what the UN has called a pattern of “escalating” attacks, disappearances, and torture of critics.

After long-standing leaders in the Ivory Coast and Cameroon, who both clung to power, this is the most recent election in Africa to wreak deep rage among the electorate.

After the Independent National Electoral Commission  disqualified , Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, in April for refusing to sign an electoral code of conduct, only minor opposition figures were eligible to contest the election.

The decision was made days after Tundu Lissu, the party’s leader, was detained and charged with treason at a rally where he called for electoral reforms.

Following the attorney general’s objection, the commission also forbade Luhaga Mpina, the opposition candidate for ACT-Wazalendo, whose second-largest party is ACT-Wazalendo.

Over the past few months, local and international watchdogs have been raising concerns about election-related violence and repression.

A panel of nine UN experts said the government’s actions were “unacceptable” and that they had reported more than 200 disappearances since 2019; they had also called them “unacceptable.”

Additionally, Human Rights Watch (HRW) announced in September that it had documented at least 10 recent instances of politically motivated assault, harassment, abduction, and torture as well as “extensive restrictions” on the media and civil society organizations.

Nomathamsanqa Masiko-Mpaka, a researcher for HRW in South Africa, previously warned that Tanzania’s elections were “very vulnerable.”

Masiko-Mpaka argued that the authorities should stop censoring opposition voices and the media and instead engage in meaningful reforms to guarantee free, fair, and credible elections.

Massive fraud in Zanzibar

The semi-autonomous archipelago of Zanzibar, which remained calm on Friday despite heavy military presence, remained unaffected. The ruling CCM is now in charge of the presidency.

The incumbent, President Hussein Mwinyi, had 78.8% of the votes, according to the Zanzibar electoral commission’s report on Thursday.

The opposition announced it would reveal its next steps and claimed there was “massive fraud” in Zanzibar’s results.

The government has delayed the government’s planned reopening of colleges and universities for next Monday because the protests have spread throughout the nation.

In Trump-Xi summit, a shifting US-China power dynamic on display

During the trade truce between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in South Korea, experts debated which leader prevailed.

There is hardly any disagreement about the shifting power balance between the leaders, though.

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Xi and the US president had a much stronger bargaining position at their previous face-to-face meeting in 2019 and he left with some uncommon concessions, such as a partial rollback of technology-related export controls.

The Chinese leader appeared to emphasize their equality while Trump and Xi exchanged handshakes and niceties on the APEC summit’s side, drawing inspiration from two ship captains.

We should maintain the right course in the face of the current conditions, navigate through the challenging landscape, and ensure the giant ship’s forward momentum, according to Xi.

China believes it is “far, far closer to a peer now,” according to Dexter Roberts, a senior non-resident at the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub.

He told Al Jazeera, “I believe that China has definitely increased its stature while the US has definitely decreased.”

Beijing has strengthened the Chinese economy to better withstand US pressure and put additional pressure on it against Washington since Trump started his first trade war with China in 2018.

Beijing announced that businesses anywhere in the world would need approval to export goods containing even trace amounts of its rare-earth metals shortly after the Trump administration dramatically expanded the scope of its export blacklist to include thousands of Chinese subsidiaries last month.

Beijing’s willingness to use its effective stranglehold on the crucial minerals to defend its interests, which are essential for everything from smartphones to electric cars and fighter jets.

The restrictions had raised the possibility of a catastrophic disruption to global supply chains because China had a controlling interest in 90% of rare earth mining and 90% of separation and processing.

According to Gabriel Wildau, senior vice president at global business advisory firm Teneo, “Beijing’s ability to use export controls on rare earths as leverage has been decisive in shifting the balance of negotiating leverage.”

According to Wildau, “Beijing’s leverage over global supply chains will serve as a restraint on other governments that are considering imposing tariffs, export controls, or other coercive measures against China,” adding that it was unclear whether China “intends to go on the offensive.”

Prior to the summit, China had also significantly reduced its dependence on US agricultural products, particularly soya beans, which had also grown stronger.

Due to tit-for-trade disputes between Washington and Beijing, China had already been able to more than halve the share of American beans imported by turning to Brazil and Argentina by the end of May, when it stopped purchasing them.

Farmers in states across the midwestern US, including Iowa, Nebraska, and Indiana, were negatively impacted by China’s effective embargo, making them a political liability ahead of the midterm elections in 2026.

The Atlantic Council fellow Roberts claimed that China had figured out how to manipulate Trump’s “transactional nature and proclivity.”

According to Roberts, “I believe they figured out that Trump actually has some things in mind.”

And I believe that the US president gains legitimacy from negotiation, and that China is willing to do so if cooperating with the US is what they want.

He continued, “I believe they played this all very well to their advantage.”

The agreement largely restores the two countries’ relations to the status quo that existed prior to Trump’s crippling “liberation day” tariffs in April, while China is scheduled to resume purchases of US soybeans and postpone planned export controls on five of its 12 rare earths under the truce.

China benefits from a 20% to 10% reduction in his fentanyl-linked tariff, which is the only major concession that precedes Trump’s April trade war.

While China has bolstered its position over the past ten years, it was difficult to predict whether either superpower would have a clear advantage in their heated strategic conflict, according to Ja Ian Chong, an associate professor of political science at the National University of Singapore.

The US was able to control technology more effectively the last time. The People’s Republic of China, or PRC, was then discovered a way to control rare earths, Chong told Al Jazeera.

“In the future, the US will change and discover something new. That is how things operate.

Some analysts in China are much less equivocal.

The power balance between China and the US has changed since Trump’s first term, according to Wang Wen, dean of the Renmin University of China in Beijing, and his trade war may now be deemed a failure.

Wang told Al Jazeera, “The US has to learn respect because of China’s strength.”