Sotheby’s Will Host Saudi Arabia’s First-Ever International Auction in 2025 as the House Cements a Foothold in the Kingdom
Sotheby's Will Host Saudi Arabia's First-Ever International Auction in 2025 as the House Cements a Foothold in the Kingdom
‘Crucial moment’ for Mozambique, opposition leader Mondlane
Southern African nation has been rocked by violence since an October 9 election won by the Frelimo party; a local NGO says 24 dead.
This hidden medieval crypt in the City of London will soon open to the public
The medieval cellar was once part of a 13th century monastery.
J-K Speaker dares BJP to bring no-confidence motion after ruckus
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Thursday rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party's demand for either rolling back the special status resolution passed by the House or stepping down, and said if the party does not have faith in him it should bring a no-confidence motion.
Indian Army resumes patrolling all key points in both Depsang and Demchok, MEA confirms
Earlier in October, India announced it had reached an agreement with China on patrolling along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, a major breakthrough in ending the over four-year-long military standoff.
O'Gorman warns against independents propping up coalition
The Green Party leader has predicted that Fianna Fáil land Fine Gael will be back in Government after the election, but has warned against such a coalition being "propped up by a few independents".
Planned Cupar solar farm branded ‘disaster for the countryside’
The array on the northern outskirts of the town will cover the area of 88 football pitches.
2 Masked Black Teens Viciously Attack Chassidic Man in Crown Heights
“The victim is in excruciating pain and is currently in the emergency room,” said Yaacov Behrman, Director of the Jewish Future Alliance, a local advocacy group.
German president calls for 'reason' amid political crisis
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called for "reason and responsibility" amid the political crisis sparked by the collapse of country's ruling three-party coalition
Can BJP, allies overcome Jarange threat in Jalna?
Jarange has repeatedly targeted the BJP warning that the community would defeat its candidates in the assembly polls, which will be held on November 20.
Sotheby’s to Host Saudi Arabia’s First-Ever International Auction, Australian Museum Stokes Debate After Buying Vandalized Glass Cover for Painting, and More: Morning Links for November 7, 2024
Sotheby's to Host Saudi Arabia's First-Ever International Auction
Families stream out of north Gaza, as tanks push deeper
Israeli forces have stepped up bombardment across Gaza and ordered more evacuations, creating a fresh wave of displacement from northern Gaza where Palestinians fear they will not be able to return
Broughty Castle lighting upgrades welcomed despite museum closure fears
Broughty Castle Museum is one of three attractions operators Leisure and Culture Dundee are proposing to shut.
The Day after Gallant: Brigadier General Ofer (Shema Israel) Winter May Be Reinstated
Despite his achievements, dedication, and bravery, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi informed Winter in May 2024 of the end of his service in the IDF.
Calls for action over illegal dumps in the Curragh as clean-ups cost taxpayer €185k
'The Curragh is one of Ireland’s natural treasures, a beautiful amenity, used by farmers, sports institutions and ordinary Kildare people'
Can't accept illegal immigrants for sake of inclusivity: Manipur CM
He emphasised that the people of Manipur are enduring hardships for the benefit of future generations and that protecting the rights of indigenous communities must remain a top priority.
Rahul Gandhi Claims Senior Minister 'Calling, Forcing Businesses To Praise PM Modi' After His Opinion Piece
The clarification from the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha came amid attacks by the BJP over the MP wrote an opinion piece in a news daily. 
Forced to cancel seminars of envoys from West Asian countries: JNU official
She has also demanded security from the JNU citing safety concerns, after her personal details were allegedly leaked by a university official.
Kildare man steals almost €300 worth of goods from Tipperary shop in 'joint enterprise'
The man received a five month prison sentence at Nenagh District Court
US military judge reinstates 9/11 mastermind plea deal
Prosecution has opportunity to appeal decision, however, not immediately clear if they will do so.
Sexual harassment case cannot be closed over compromise: SC
The observation came while setting aside an order of the Rajasthan high court which had quashed the FIR against a teacher who was accused of sexually molesting a 16-year-old girl at school in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district.
Climate activists arrested after locking on to Scottish Parliament
Two Extinction Rebellion climate activists have been arrested after locking themselves to the bamboo poles on the exterior of the Scottish Parliament building, using bicycle D-locks around their necks.
Shocking theory from lawyers for boy, 15, 'who slaughtered his family'
Mark Humiston, 43, and his wife Sarah, 42, were found dead on Oct. 21 along with three of their children, Benjamin, 13, Joshua, 9 and Katheryn, 7, inside their luxury $2million lakeside home.
UNESCO Calls Emergency Session for Lebanese Heritage Sites Imperiled by Israeli Bombing
UNESCO’s Special Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property will hold an emergency session on November 18 dedicated to heritage in Lebanon.
Flooded cemeteries in Spain making burials impossible
More than a week after surging torrents of muddy water ravaged Spain, flooded cemeteries are making dignified burials for victims impossible.
Lost marble bust used as doorstop set to be sold for £2.5mn
Sotheby's has already received a huge bid for the sculpture bought by the council for just £5 - and years later rediscovered propping open a shed door in Scotland
Foley denies misleading Dáil over phone pouch meeting
Minister for Education Norma Foley has strenuously denied a claim by Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty that she misled the Dáil over her engagement with a company which sells mobile phone pouches.
Minister, NSCDC, others oppose bill to establish special security outfit for mining sites
The minister also recommended deploying technology to monitor mining activities as a method of curbing illegal mining.
Nigerian troops killed 481 terrorists, apprehended 741 suspects in October – DHQ
“Troops conducted simultaneous strikes on several terrorist enclaves and hideouts across the country."
A Dargah in Rameswaram where property loot amounts to killing a cow on the banks of Ganga
The Hindu tradition of cow killing sin extends to other faiths, as seen in a historical copper plate.
 A beacon of women’s education in Kulasekarapattinam for 120 years 
Kulasekarapattinam's journey from a sleepy village to fame through women's education by CD Nayagam, impacting generations.
Devotees throng Delhi ghats, mark Chhath Puja festivity with prayers, songs, selfies
Lakhs of devotees thronged artificial ghats across the national capital on Thursday to mark the third day of Chhath Puja and offer ‘Sandhya Arghya’ [water to the setting sun]. Some of the devotees rued not being able to reach their hometowns in time while others were miffed by the prohibition on performing the rituals on the Yamuna’s banks. However, a celebratory atmosphere was palpable across the ghats, where people could be seen performing rituals, singing folk songs, and clicking selfies together. The four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God, which started on Tuesday, is celebrated predominantly by Purvanchalis, the Bhojpuri-speaking people from eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and parts of Jharkhand. The rituals include holy bathing, fasting, standing in water, and making offerings to the rising and setting sun.
3,000 migrants arrived in UK in busiest fortnight of Channel crossings
More than 3,000 migrants arrived in the UK in the busiest fortnight of Channel crossings so far this year, new figures have revealed. 
Israel: More families stream out of north Gaza, as tanks push deeper
Israeli forces stepped up bombardment across the Gaza Strip on Thursday and ordered more evacuations, creating a fresh wave of displacement from northern Gaza, to which Palestinians fear they will not be able to return.
Nottinghamshire County Council to spend extra £31m after government’s budget
The Chancellor announced increases in the national living wage and employer contributions
Deputy Speaker Kalu calls for urgent action on climate change-induced displacements
Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu explained that the trend of global warming, erosion, and other natural occurrences also contributes to the large-scale displacement of people from their settlements.
Portuguese Holocaust Museum and British Embassy Mark Anniversary of Kristallnacht
Israeli Ambassador: “The key difference between today and then is the Jewish people were unprotected and vulnerable whereas now we have a strong, independent state with the right as well as the abil
PDP, JKPC, and AIP legislators bring fresh joint resolution on Article 370
PDP, JKPC, and AIP legislators condemn the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A, demand their immediate restoration.
History book looks at Brazil's longest-lasting maroon society and its influence today
The largest and longest-lasting society formed by people who escaped slavery and their descendants endured for a century in northeastern Brazil, and it continues to be a potent political symbol of Black ...
Murder trial jurors hold gun that fatally shot trespasser
Jurors in a law professor's murder trial have held and pulled the trigger of the revolver with which he fatally shot an unarmed trespasser on his farmland in the back of his head.
Moment village where Usha Vance's parents are from reacts to Trump win
How the ancestral village of Usha Vance's parents in India celebrated the 2024 U.S. presidential election and her husband and Donald Trump's victory.
Kolkata Mayor sparks controversy over ‘sexist’ remark on BJP candidate Rekha Patra
West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim's sexist slur against BJP candidate Rekha Patra sparks outrage and legal action demands.
Dig at Northumberland Roman site unearths fascinating range of items
Historic coins, brooches and other items were among things found at Vindolanda this year
Ireland general election: Sinn Fein targets historic win as Mary Lou McDonald says 'time for change'
The Sinn Fein president said the 70-plus candidates being fielded by her party proved it was 'serious about winning' and removing both Fine Gael and Fianna Fail from power. Ms McDonald was speaking to reporters as she launched her own electoral campaign in the Dublin Central constituency.
One of your old 1p coins might be worth almost £100,000
They say cash is king - but an extremely rare 1954 coin from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II could be worth a pretty penny if you are lucky enough to possess one.
Farage urges Trump to intervene on UK's Chagos Islands deal
Keir Starmer could face his first foreign policy clash with Donald Trump over the UK's controversial surrender of the Chagos Islands.
Photo essay: Fighting the wind to fly the flag
The House: Atop the Beehive a lone national flag is tortured daily by Wellington's gales. We join its handlers up on the roof to chat, watching as its fraying edges whip the sky.
Forty-three monkeys escape from US research lab
Officials in rural South Carolina say the female rhesus monkeys escaped into the wild after their pen was left open.
How a Chinese maths 'prodigy' unravelled in cheating storm
A 17-year-old student was hailed as a genius, until it emerged she'd cheated.
Rebels kill 48 in Ethiopia's Oromia: rights agency
Ethiopia's EHRC investigates 48 deaths in Oromia blamed on Oromo rebels, amid ongoing conflicts in the region.
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