A little-known painting from a family’s old English manor collection went to auction with an £8,000 estimate; specialists attributed it to Dutch artist Hendrik Gerritsz Pot and bidders pushed its final price to £70,000

A painting that spent years in an old English family collection has emerged as one of the surprises of an October auction, selling for £70,000 after specialists attributed it to Dutch artist Hendrik Gerritsz Pot. The small oil painting, which depicts a woman in period clothing seated beside a lute with a dog at her…

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‘Another little Epic Fury’: Trump issues new warning; Iran says ‘don’t play with fire’

“We may do another little Epic Fury, or they’ll agree,” Trump said while addressing a campaign rally in Florida (Photo: Reuters). US President Donald Trump on Friday warned Iran of another potential military strike if Tehran fails to reach a diplomatic agreement with Washington, saying the US could launch “another little Epic Fury”.Trump referred to…

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UFO files: ‘Black triangles’ moving at extraordinary speed spotted over sensitive US site

US military observers reported spotting a black triangular object flying at 1,800mph over a sensitive site, according to newly released Pentagon UFO files (Representative image) Two senior military observers have reported seeing a mysterious black triangular object travelling at an estimated 1,800mph over a sensitive site in the western United States earlier this year, according…

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Anti-Government Protests France: Watch: Paris shops increase security, board up windows, as France braces for weekend protests

View of shops with display windows protected by wooden panels days ahead of a second round of demonstrations in Paris, France Shopkeepers in Paris are boarding up windows and securing their premises ahead of fresh anti-government protests scheduled across France on Saturday, a week after demonstrations escalated into violent riots that left thousands of businesses…

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‘Distanced from my father to protect our children’: Meghan Markle reacts to ‘sickening’ news of child sexual abuse

Meghan Markle is reeling from shocking allegations brought forth involving her father, Thomas Markle Sr. In a recent incident, her half-brother discovered explicit materials while clearing out their father’s old residence in the Philippines. Meghan Markle, the wife of Prince Harry, said on Friday that she was “deeply distressed” by allegations that images depicting child…

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‘Now is the time’: Rubio warns Cuba next after Iran, asks Cubans to join hands with CIA

Rubio accused the Cuban government officials of living corrupt and privileged lives while disappointing citizens with failed promises (Photo: ANI). US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Friday called upon Cubans to “discreetly” join hands with the US intelligence agencies in order to bring about a “positive change” in Cuba, removing the communist regime.“To those…

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With no approved vaccine for Ebola strain, WHO begins first clinical trial in DR Congo

In a historic move, the World Health Organization has launched its inaugural clinical trial for an Ebola vaccine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the launch of the first clinical trial of an Ebola vaccine during the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).WHO director-general Tedros…

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Selena Gomez’s October charity benefit raises $2.7 million for youth mental health, with Benny Blanco bidding $25,000 to win a session with his wife’s glam team

Selena Gomez hosted her fourth annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles on Wednesday, 14 October. The evening combined fundraising for youth mental health non-profits with a few lighter moments, including a visible show of support from her husband, Benny Blanco.Blanco bid $25,000 at the event’s live auction to win a session titled “Session…

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Typhoon Champi: Watch: Giant waves crash into Taiwan as Typhoon Champi leaves over 500 injured; 1 dead

Giant waves and fierce winds leave one dead, over 500 injured Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday, killing one person and injuring more than 500, while powerful winds and torrential rain brought down trees, disrupted flights and knocked out electricity to thousands of homes.The storm has weakened and is heading north towards the Chinese…

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