Gregg Wallace has resigned from his role as MasterChef presenter following allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and behavior over a 17-year period, reported by 13 individuals. Banijay UK, the production company, has launched an independent investigation. Wallace denies the claims but has pledged full cooperation with the inquiry.

Emma Watson has hinted at a possible return to acting after a five-year hiatus following her role in Little Women (2019). During this break, she explored writing and directing, notably directing a short film for Prada Paradoxe in 2022. Watson emphasized she hasn’t abandoned acting but is keen on being involved in projects she has written or directed. She expressed her openness to returning when the right, exciting project comes along, while acknowledging the lengthy nature of film development

Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has accused retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman of treason. The accusation came after Vindman’s comments in an interview regarding Musk’s alleged conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Vindman, known for his testimony during former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, has not yet responded to Musk's statement.

Dutch football coach Ruud Van Nistelrooy is reportedly in negotiations to become the new manager of Leicester City. The former Manchester United interim manager recently finished his stint following the arrival of head coach Ruben Amorim. The news comes just days after the dismissal of former Leicester City manager Steve Cooper, who was let go less than five months after taking up the role.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is trending in the U.S. after reports emerged that he visited Mar-a-Lago, the primary residence of president-elect Donald Trump. The visit has sparked intense speculation among American X users about Zuckerberg’s potential involvement or connection with the incoming administration. His presence at Trump’s estate has fueled questions regarding Meta's future relationship with the next U.S. leadership and the possible implications for the tech giant under Trump's administration.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly instructed that the country's Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, known as "Satan II," be made ready for combat duty as soon as possible. Satan II is a crucial component of Russia's nuclear arsenal, designed to strike targets in the United States or Europe from thousands of miles away. However, the missile has faced significant setbacks, including a failed test in September that led to a massive explosion, destroying Russia's only hypersonic weapons site. Despite warnings from experts suggesting that the missile's testing should be postponed for years or even canceled, Putin has pushed forward with his order for the missile’s readiness.

Democrat Derek Tran emerged victorious over Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel in a Southern California district designed to amplify Asian American representation in Congress. Tran, a lawyer and son of Vietnamese refugees, highlighted his victory as a reflection of the resilience and spirit of the local community. Steel, who won the seat in 2020 as one of the first Korean-American women in Congress, conceded with a statement acknowledging the end of this journey for a new beginning. Tran’s win came after late-counted ballots in Orange County pushed him past Steel's early lead. The district is home to a large Asian American population, including the largest Vietnamese community in the U.S.

Aston Villa were controversially denied a last-gasp winner as they drew 0-0 with Juventus in their Champions League match on Wednesday. Despite a stellar performance from goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who produced a wonder save to deny Juventus, Villa could not find the breakthrough. The game saw few chances, but Villa thought they had won in injury time when Morgan Rogers scored, only for the referee to rule a foul on the goalkeeper. Villa's unbeaten run ended after failing to win any of their last seven matches.