A pocket watch that once belonged to one of the Titanic’s most renowned passengers has sold at an auction for $2.3 million — a record price for memorabilia related to the historic shipwreck, according to the auction house.
The 18-carat gold…
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Daughter of South Africa’s ex-president accused of Russia recruitment plot
One of the daughters of Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s former president, has filed a criminal complaint against her sister, accusing her of recruiting men from South Africa to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube alleged that Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who serves as an MP, and two…
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Russians storm without any armor in Lyman sector
In the Lyman sector, Russian invaders are storming without any armor, armed only with automatic weapons.
This was reported on Facebook by the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave, according to Ukrinform.
The brigade notes that active…
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What has stoked latest tensions between Japan and China? | Taiwan row explained
The rift between China and Japan has deepened further with Beijing calling out Tokyo’s plans to deploy missiles on an island close to Taiwan an “extremely dangerous” development.
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Peace talks: EU demands ‘full involvement’ to decide sanctions and Russian assets
European leaders have demanded to be fully involved in Ukraine negotiations for matters that fall directly under the bloc’s jurisdiction, such as the economic sanctions imposed on Moscow and the immobilised assets of the Russian Central Bank.
Both issues, alongside Kyiv’s EU accession bid,…
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Thai woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation
BANGKOK — A woman in Thailand shocked temple staff when she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation.
Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in the province of Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Bangkok, posted a video on…
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Lithuanian FM urges EU to reach agreement on frozen Russian assets to gain seat at negotiating table
Lithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Kestutis Budrys said that the European Union must urgently take action on the use of frozen Russian assets in order to secure a place at the table for peace negotiations on Ukraine.
He stated this in an interview with
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Video. Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano has erupted for the first time in recorded history
Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano has erupted for the first time in recorded history, sending ash high above the Afar region.
The eruption began on Sunday and pushed a tall plume into the sky, with light tremors felt around Erta Ale…
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Australia senator condemned for burka stunt in parliament
An Australian senator has provoked anger for wearing a burka in parliament, after pushing for a ban on the Muslim garment.
Pauline Hanson was condemned by fellow senators, with one accusing her of “blatant racism”. Proceedings in the senate were…
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