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PUZZLES ON THE MOVE!

IN THE NEWS • What’s happening in THE WORLD right now

THE CLAWS ARE OUT! • Things have grown frosty between the Beckhams and the Sussexes as Becks comes out in clear support of William

SEX CONTRACT GONE WRONG • A Cape Town couple have been charged with using a young woman as a sex slave – but some say she lost the job she signed up for and now has a grudge against them

‘I STILL HAVE NIGHTMARES’ • A bite from a spitting cobra 13 years ago nearly killed her but Mikayla survived – and she’s made peace with her scars

I DIDN’T CHOOSE TO BE A LOVE CHILD • As the illegitimate daughter of the king, she fought to be recognised as part of Belgium’s royal family, but Princess Delphine says she still feels unwelcome

BLUESKY THINKING • There’s a kinder, gentler, more user-friendly alternative to X and it’s got the world all a-twitter

SPUD: THE MAGIC CONTINUES • John van de Ruit tells us why he decided to write a sequel – and shares how his first book helped him find enduring love

A taste of ITALY • Bring authentic Italian FLAVOURS to your TABLE with these recipes from a new COOKBOOK

SWIMWEAR BY Shape • Wearing the right swimsuit for your body type can help you feel confident and comfortable. With so many styles available, it’s easy to find ones that will flatter your shape

SCENTS OF summer • Say hello to lighter fragrances that will perfectly complement any occasion

’TIS THE SEASON • Fill your home with that festive feeling

HOW TO BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST • With more and more of us struggling with our mental health, here’s a common-sense guide to coping with life’s ups and downs

ASK DR LOUISE • Write to Dr Louise, PO Box 39410, Moreleta Park 0044, or email info@drlouise.co.za.

Budgeting and blended families • Juggling your financial obligations to your new family with those from a past relationship can be difficult

PULL-OUT TV GUIDE

chuckles • Fancy yourself a joker? Email original jokes to chuckles@you.co.za or send them to Chuckles, YOU, PO Box 7167, Roggebaai 8012, and we may publish them on this page.

YOUR STARS

CHILL out • The HOTTEST things in POP CULTURE and ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

HOLIDAY READS • We help you pick the perfect books to keep you entertained during the long, lazy days ahead. And if you’re looking for Christmas gifts, there are plenty of ideas in this fab line-up of fiction titles

YOU PUZZLES • 13 PAGES OF FUN & GAMES

Alfred Nobel • We look at the man behind the Nobel Prizes

News of the week

MAKE YOUR OWN HOVERCRAFT • This easy project shows you how to make a balloon glide a little above a smooth surface. It’s not magic, it’s science!

Kids’ games & activities

THE BATTLE FOR GRACELAND • After Elvis Presley died in 1977, and with money running out, his ex-wife Priscilla made the controversial decision to turn his mansion into the tourist attraction it is today. Then came the family feuds and alleged fraud

THE BELLY OF MRBEAST •...