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Kendall Jenner’s wild 30th birthday party as Kim Kardashian downs tequila

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Kendall Jenner, a supermodel, turned 30 on November 3 and hosted the decade’s biggest party, sharing images of blurry beach photos and tequila online.

Kendall Jenner and the Kardashian clan celebrated Kendall turning 30 and entring a brand-new chapter in her life by partying until the night. On November 3, the supermodel turned 30 and hosted the decade-long party. She also uploaded pictures to Instagram.

Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Hailey Bieber were all present, but the oldest Kardashian sibling, Kourtney Kardashian, and brother Rob Kardashian, did not.

Kim’s Instagram party was lavish, with a carousel of photos, including some blurry shots of the beach and numerous mini bottles of Kendals tequila brand 818. In sandals and beach-themed attire, everyone looked stunning. Kendall and Kim also shared a photo of a Château Haut-Brion bottle from the same year Kendall was born.

Happy 30th Birthday, Kendall Jenner, and happy birthday to you, Kim. May this decade bring you the same love and joy you so freely give to everyone else. You’ll never understand how much I love you! Here’s to 30 Kenny”.

For her little sister, Khloe also sent a lengthy message. She wished her a happy birthday on her 30th birthday to my forever sister. You’re thirty years old, I can’t believe you. You seem impossible, but you are, more radiant, grounded, and beautiful than ever.

How deeply and unapologetically you live in your truth is something I’ve always valued and appreciated about you. You’ve always been yourself, in a society where everyone tries to fit in or please others. Effortlessly, bravely, and authentically YOU. You follow your heart’s desire, and yet you continue to live in the most selfless, giving spirit. Living for your soul while still thinking about other people is a rare combination, which is what makes you truly exceptional.

Happy birthday, my sweet angel, she said. I’m a total savior of you.

APC Sweeps Niger State LG Polls, Wins All 25 Councils 

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The recently concluded Niger State Local Government Council elections were won by the All Progressives Congress (APC) by all 25 chairmanship seats in the state.

The polls were “credible, transparent, and reflective of the people’s will,” according to the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC).

All Returning Officers were required to complete the operations and collation in accordance with the Electoral Law and the Commission’s operational guidelines, according to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Operations, Mohammed Liman, NSIEC.

The Commission approved and ratified the results after thorough investigation, confirming the duly elected chairmen and councillors who adhered to all legal standards, according to Liman.

APC candidates won in Agaie, Bida, Kontagora, Lapai, Bosso, Chanchaga, Wushishi, and other local government areas, according to the list.

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Sayuti Ibrahim Halilu (Agaie), Usman Mohammed (Bida), Mustapha Jibrin (Chanchaga), Lawal Yusuf (Kontagora), and Mohammed Lokogoma (Wushishi) are just a few of the newly elected chairmen.

The results revealed significant differences between the ruling party’s and its closest allies across various local governments. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) received 6, 039 votes in Bosso, compared to the APC, which received 29, 140.

Similar patterns were seen in Gbako (32, 310 vs 7, 363 PDP), Suleja (61, 877 vs 1, 146 SDP), and Lapai (43, 604 vs 2, 639 SDP and 1, 429 PDP).

PDP, SDP, and the Labour Party were all statistically ahead of them with 10, 216, 1, 137, and 313 votes, respectively, in Bida and Chanchaga, while APC received 40, 868 votes, compared to PDP’s 8, 386, and the party received 25, 340 in Chanchaga.

Across the northern part of the state, APC maintained commanding leads in Kontagora (25, 154 vs 7, 164 PDP), Borgu (44, 248 vs 3, 172 PDP), and Mariga (25, 485 vs 6, 662 PDP). Other results include Lavun (53, 257 vs 1, 340 PDP), Mokwa (27, 100 vs 11, 210 PDP), and Edati (20, 414 vs 8, 553 PDP).

The results endorsed by the 274 ward Returning Officers were for the councillorship seats.

In Tafa and Rafi Local Government Areas, the PDP won two seats, one each, while the APC won 271 councillor seats.

In carrying out their duties, Liman congratulated all elected officials and urged them to continue to be transparent, accountable, and service-driven.

He also appreciated the efforts of voters, security forces, political parties, observers, the media, IPAC, ALGON, and other parties for ensuring the success of the elections.

Stokes signs England deal to home Ashes in 2027

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Captain Ben Stokes has extended his England central contract through to the end of the next home Ashes series in 2027.

Stokes, whose previous deal was due to expire at the end of next summer, is one of 14 players to sign on for two years.

They include pace bowler Jofra Archer, who has signed an extended contract following his return to Test cricket.

England said the contracts reward performances in the past year, while also looking ahead to the upcoming schedule. The home Ashes in 2027 is followed by a 50-over World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

All of the 16 players in the squad for the upcoming Ashes in Australia have been handed a contract of at least one year.

Eleven of the Ashes squad – including Stokes, Archer, Joe Root and Harry Brook – have signed two-year deals.

Four of the five with one-year contracts – batters Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope, spinner Shoaib Bashir and seamer Matthew Potts – are not multi-format players, while 35-year-old pace bowler Mark Wood is entering the final part of a three-year contract he signed in 2023.

The extension of Stokes’ contract is particularly eye-catching.

The 34-year-old all-rounder has a chequered injury record and is currently recovering from a shoulder problem.

However, he is on track to be fit for the first Ashes Test in Perth on 21 November, which would be his first action since July.

All-rounder Jamie Overton, who has taken a break from red-ball cricket, is given a one-year deal for his first central contract.

Also signing one-year deals for the first time are pace bowlers Sonny Baker, Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood, along with all-rounder Liam Dawson.

Chris Woakes, who retired from international cricket last month, drops off the list.

Jonny Bairstow’s two-year central contract has finally come to an end, while spinner Jack Leach also misses out after falling out of favour.

All-rounder Liam Livingstone has not played for England since the Champions Trophy in March and loses his deal, along with pace bowlers Olly Stone and Reece Topley.

England two-year central contracts

Jofra Archer (Sussex), Gus Atkinson (Surrey), Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Jos Buttler (Lancashire), Brydon Carse (Durham), Sam Curran (Surrey), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Will Jacks (Surrey), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Jamie Smith (Surrey), Ben Stokes (Durham), Josh Tongue (Nottinghamshire)

England one-year central contracts

Rehan Ahmed (Leicestershire), Sonny Baker (Hampshire), Shoaib Bashir (Somerset), Zak Crawley (Kent), Liam Dawson (Hampshire), Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire), Jamie Overton (Surrey), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Matthew Potts (Durham), Phil Salt (Lancashire), Luke Wood (Lancashire), Mark Wood (Durham)

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US eyes troop ‘flexibility’, increased defence spending in South Korea

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South Korea and the United States’ military alliance have been discussed by the defense secretary of the United States.

Pete Hegseth, who is also on a trip that included a trip to North Korea’s demilitarized zone, praised Seoul’s plans to increase defense spending on Tuesday and confirmed that US troops stationed in South Korea could face regional threats.

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Hegseth claimed that the 28,500 US soldiers stationed in South Korea could be used in international conflicts, including those involving China, but the alliance’s main objective is to avoid nuclear-armed North Korea.

Hegseth remarked while addressing his South Korean counterpart, Ahn Gyu-back, that “there’s no doubt that flexibility for regional contingency is something we would look at.”

In response to a wide range of issues, including defending Taiwan or expanding China’s military presence, US officials have indicated plans to expand US forces.

South Korea, which has 450 000 soldiers, opposes the idea that US troops might play a different role. In order to take on a combined US-South Korean force’s command during a war, it has also worked to expand its defense capabilities.

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Hegseth noted that South Korea had been discussing increasing military investments and that the two nations were still working on a joint statement to address defense costs.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced significant increases in defense and AI spending in a Tuesday parliamentary address.

Lee predicted that the defense budget for the upcoming year will increase by 8.2% to 66.3 trillion won ($46 billion), the largest increase in six years.

With a funding of 10.1 trillion won ($7 billion) to support “a major transformation aimed at propelling South Korea into the top three AI powers,” along with the US and China, the nation will also triple its spending on artificial intelligence.

The budget plan totals 728 trillion won ($510 billion), an 8% increase over the previous year’s total.

According to Hegseth, the pair has also agreed to have South Korea maintain and repair US ships, allowing them to remain in the area and be prepared if necessary.

The US official, who declined to provide more information, also suggested that President Donald Trump would support South Korea’s plans to build nuclear submarines.

Prince William Plays Football, Volleyball In Rio On Climate Trip

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Prince William, who is currently in Rio de Janeiro, enjoyed the charms of Rio de Janeiro while participating in the COP30 climate summit this week, playing football with Brazil’s Cafu and volleyball with Cafu.

The future king’s first trip to Brazil&nbsp is centered on his annual Earthshot Prize, which awards one million pounds ($1.3 million) to five ground-breaking initiatives that address environmental threats.

The 43-year-old heir has long advocated for climate change and natural resources, and he will address world leaders this week at the UN climate talks on behalf of his father King Charles III.

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After Andrew, the king’s younger brother, was stripped of his title and sent to his home because of his connections to convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, his trip to Rio distances him from the scandal embroiling the royal family.

The futuristic king traveled by cable car up the renowned Pao de Acucar (Sugarloaf Mountain), where Mayor Eduardo Paes gave him the city’s keys, against a stunning backdrop of lush green hills and beaches.

On November 3, 2025, Prince William, Prince of Wales, and children from social projects at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, play football together. (Photo by Daniel RAMALHO/AFP)

The prince and Paes spoke about Rio’s dramatic landscapes, which include favelas clunging to forested hilltops that plunge into the ocean, and that the prince was “amazed by the beauty of the city.”

We discussed politics,” he said. He inquired a lot about the favelas and the more prosperous areas, and we discussed the landscape of Rio.

Rio de Janeiro’s infamous police raid on a powerful criminal group left 121 people dead last week, exposing the city’s ongoing security issues, and William’s visit comes as Rio de Janeiro is still reeling from its bloodiest-ever visit.

“I made an effort to explain the city’s security problems to him.” It’s obvious that it’s much deeper than something you can explain in a five-minute sentence. But it gave me a good reason to explain,” Paes remarked.

“I hope you guys,” I say.

After that, Cafu, the 2002 World Cup winner, took William to Rio’s iconic Maracana Stadium, Brazil’s “temple of football,” to give him the Brazil jersey.

The prince referred to Brazil’s five World Cup victories as “there’s a lot of stars here.”

Prince William (C), the Prince of Wales, gets ready to film the “Community Football” event with kids from social projects at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium on November 3, 2025. (Photo by Daniel RAMALHO/AFP)

After he and Cafu worked together later to play on the field against one another, William conducted drills with the kids and successfully converted a penalty kick.

In addition, William discussed climate leadership through his Generation Earthshot program with young people from Brazil, South Africa, and Asia who are gathered in Rio to train skills to lead the way.

We require a little more grit. You guys must keep that fire going, guys. We will wait a long time if we don’t find good leaders. After questioning young people about the issues their communities face and the initiatives they are engaged in to save the planet, William said, “You guys are my hope.”

Brazilian popstar Anitta, Kylie Minogue, Shawn Mendes, and three-time Grammy winner Seu Jorge will take the stage before the ceremony’s “green carpet,” which will be held on Wednesday.

On November 3, 2025, the British Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Brazilian first responder lifeguards meet at Copacabana Beach. (Photo by Daniel RAMALHO/AFP)

William made a memorable trip to Rio de la Frontera Beach, where he met lifeguards who showed him how to perform rescues on one of the world’s most popular beaches, which is prone to dangerous currents, using helicopters and jet skis.

In a volleyball match, he then removed his shoes and swung around the sand.

NYC mayoral election: Candidates, polls, results and what’s at stake

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In a race that has sparked national debate and sparked interest from around the world, New Yorkers, the largest city in the country, will elect a new mayor on Tuesday.

Former governor Andrew Cuomo, a 34-year-old state assembly democratic socialist who surprised many with his victory in the Democratic Party’s primary in June, is running as an independent after losing the Democratic nomination. Other candidates for the election are republican Curtis Sliwa.

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What we know is as follows:

What’s going on Tuesday?

Voters on both US coasts will cast ballots in a number of elections, including those for the New York City mayor’s race and the California redistricting measure.

The New York mayoral election, however, has attracted the most attention among these electoral debates.

Who are the NYC candidates?

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa are the three front-runners.

Zohran Mamdani

The Democratic nominee’s campaign promises to support affordability, which includes a $30 raise for the hourly minimum wage, universal childcare, and affordable transportation. With nearly 370, 000 early ballots already cast, and he is an immigrant, a Muslim, and a democratic socialist, his popularity has increased significantly in the election. He is also appealing to young voters.

Mamdani was born in Uganda, having Indian parents. He will be the first mayor of South Asian descent, the first to be elected, and the first to be of Muslim descent.

Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo served as governor of New York state from 2011 to 2021, and resigned after a state investigation found that 13 women had committed sexual harassment. He won the Democratic primary against Mamdani (56% to 44%), but he continued to run as an independent.

Curtis Sliwa

Sliwa, a 71-year-old, has resisted being pressured to drop out of the race because he fears he could splinter the anti-Mamdani vote. He became well-known for his signature red beret and led the volunteer crime-fighting organization, the Guardian Angels, which was well known for its thorough surveillance of the New York subway system.

Who is the pollsters’ leader?

Democratic nominee Mamdani holds the most popular lead in the mayoral race with a 46.1 percent lead, giving him a 29.8-point lead over Sliwa and a 14.3-point advantage over Cuomo (31.8%).

Late on Monday, Elon Musk and Donald Trump, the US president, backed Cuomo. It’s uncertain whether that significant, last-minute support will affect voter sentiment.

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What time does New York’s election season begin and end?

Voting will start at 6 a.m. local time (11:00 GMT) on November 4 and continue until 9 p.m. (02:00 GMT on November 5).

From October 25 to November 2, early voting took place.

When will the results be available?

Mayoral races in New York typically start out quickly.

The outcome may take longer because two candidates are competing for the support of the city’s largely Democratic electorates this time.

The 2021 mayoral election quickly came to an end, with Democrat Eric Adams being declared the winner shortly after the polls closed.

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What are the main concerns and threats?

Picking a new mayor is a particularly crucial decision because the US city is the most diverse city in the country and is known for its culture and business.

The country’s future has been the subject of more significant national debates in the US, including those in New York’s election campaigns.

Among the important points are:

Living expenses: One of the city’s most difficult housing markets in a long time. Only 14 out of every 1, 000 housing units in the city were unoccupied in 2023, and the city’s vacancy rate was 1.41 percent, which means that only 9.2% of all rental housing was deemed “overcrowded” by the city’s authorities. In 2024, fewer housing permits were issued than in 2023.

Due to this, affordability and cost of housing are in high demand. New York is the most expensive urban hub in the US to live in after the slate of California cities.

Most of us are employed multiple jobs and are unable to pay rent, according to city voter Tom Grabher.

Law and order: In 2023, serious crimes committed in the city, including murder, decreased from their 17-year high. Lower-level crimes like shoplifting, which are still higher than those committed before the COVID-19 pandemic, raise public concerns about safety and disorder.

Migration: From its long history as a gateway for immigrants to the recent influx of asylum seekers, critics claim that this has put new strains on the city’s resources.

Israel and Gaza: A major factor in this race is the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza and the city’s large Jewish and Muslim populations.

What has Trump said about the race?

Trump, a former New Yorker, has threatened to arrest Mamdani, deport him, and take control of the city if he wins the mayoral election. He has been a campaign aide.

Trump urged the city’s voters to support Cuomo on his Truth Social platform on Monday, saying they had “no choice” but to support the former governor.

Trump put roughly $ 18 billion in federal funds on hold after the government’s shutdown in October, despite recovering $ 187 million in security funding from New York. If Mamdani wins, Trump has threatened to withhold more federal funding for the city.

What other elections are taking place?

Governor of Virginia

Virginia, a state next to Washington, DC, has been the subject of Trump’s recent government shutdown and spending cuts.

Republican Lieutenant-Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger square off.

Governor of New Jersey

The governor’s race in New Jersey has been centered on affordability-related issues. Republicans are hopeful that Trump’s gaining state support will result in a surprise victory even though Democrats have a majority of the vote. Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former state assemblyman, and Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill are in a fight.

California