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Kevin Spacey sex assault lawsuit dismissed by US The sexual assault lawsuit bought against actor Kevin Spacey has been dismissed in a New York court. The case was brought by Anthony Rapp, who says Spacey touched him at a party in 1986 when he was aged 14. Rapp, now 50, filed the legal action in September 202 and had been seeking around $40m in damages. Spacey denied the allegations. He is separately facing five charges in the UK of sexual assault, to which he’s pleaded not guilty. The Manhattan three-week civil trial jury found that Mr Rapp had not proved…

  Meghan Markle took part in 34 episodes of the Deal or No Deal game show as a briefcase model between 2006 and 2007. ​Meghan Markle took part in 34 episodes of the Deal or No Deal game show as a briefcase model between 2006 and 2007. 

  Iran’s Supreme Leader and the head of the Kremlin have had a personal relationship for decades. ​Iran’s Supreme Leader and the head of the Kremlin have had a personal relationship for decades. 

Iran has sent military experts to Crimea to help launch drone attacks on Ukraine, according to the White House. 

Decline of 1.4% in September is first month that volumes have dropped below pre-pandemic levels Retail sales in Great Britain fell more steeply than expected in September as soaring prices prompted consumers to rein in spending and many stores lost trading on the day of the Queen’s funeral. The Office for National Statistics said retail sales dropped by 1.4% in September, against a forecast of a 0.5% fall by City economists, and marks the first month that volumes have fallen below pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading… ​Decline of 1.4% in September is first month that volumes have dropped below pre-pandemic levelsRetail…

  The damaged subsea cable in Marseille reportedly impacted internet connectivity to Europe, Asia, the US and potentially other parts of the world too. ​The damaged subsea cable in Marseille reportedly impacted internet connectivity to Europe, Asia, the US and potentially other parts of the world too. 

  Liz Truss’s successor might not emerge for another week – but Gus O’Donnell warns that is too late Liz Truss’s successor might not emerge for another week – but Gus O’Donnell warns that is too late 

Italy on verge of new government Italy’s far-right leader Giorgia Meloni and her coalition allies held talks on forming a government on Friday with President Sergio Mattarella. If all agree, a Meloni-led coalition could come to power this weekend, a month after the elections. Ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi is set to join the talks, despite the chaos caused by his leaked pro-Putin remarks. Ms Meloni has vowed to play a key part in Nato. “Italy with us in government will never be the weak link in the West,” she said, in an attempt to calm concerns about her future foreign policy.

  The EU is grappling with high energy prices driving inflation and raising the prospect of recession across the continent, a situation aggravated by Russia slashing gas flows as it continues its war on Ukraine. ​The EU is grappling with high energy prices driving inflation and raising the prospect of recession across the continent, a situation aggravated by Russia slashing gas flows as it continues its war on Ukraine. 

Paramedics have described the situation as undignified and unsafe.