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He paid 75 cents for a record, and sold it for $25,200 later

Times of India • 1 month ago

A collector discovered a rare Velvet Underground acetate in 2002. This recording contained early versions of songs from their debut album. He later sold the acetate for $25,200 to an anonymous buyer. The acetate's existence remained largely unknown for many years. A remastered version was eventually released to the public.

Probe launched after 2 brothers found dead in Hong Kong public flat

SCMP • 1 month ago

Hong Kong police have launched an investigation after two brothers were found dead in a public housing flat in Ap Lei Chau. The police force said a security guard alerted authorities after detecting a foul smell coming from the flat at Lei Tung Estate’s Tung Yip House at around 2pm on Monday. Rescue personnel forced their way into the flat and discovered the bodies of the pair, aged 53 and 55. Par...

Police open investigation after 2 men found dead at Hong Kong public flat

SCMP • 1 month ago

Hong Kong police are investigating the discovery of the bodies of two men at a public housing estate flat in Ap Lei Chau. The force said a security guard alerted authorities after detecting a foul smell coming from the flat at Lei Tung Estate’s Tung Yip House at around 2pm on Monday. Rescue personnel forced their way into the flat and discovered the bodies of the two men. Paramedics confirmed thei...

Sweden's next government uncertain with thin lead for left-wing opposition

ABC News • 1 month ago

Sweden’s next government remains uncertain as the national election inches toward a final result

Swedish centre-left holds slim election lead, but final result still too close to call

Euronews • 1 month ago

More than 90% of the votes have been counted, but the final total could take several days. All votes are automatically recounted by the country's regions.

Politics live: Fugitive developer Jean Nassif tells Icac ‘my money is still in their account’ when pressed on paying ‘the boys’ for political outcomes

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Follow the day’s news liveGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastHanson’s comments on Albanese’s mother ‘gratuitous and unnecessary’: HumeJane Hume has joined the pile on, blasting Pauline Hanson for her comments about Anthony Albanese’s mother.I think that these comments were gratuitous and unnecessary. And the idea that you would disparage people that have grown up in social ...

Oil surges past $108 as Hormuz attack and Saudi pipeline shutdown rattle markets

Euronews • 1 month ago

Brent crude climbed above $108 a barrel on Monday morning after a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member, and Saudi Arabia shut its main pipeline bypassing the waterway, renewing fears that Middle East supply routes are closing.

Energy beneath our feet: Could rock be used as a battery for renewables?

Euronews • 1 month ago

Portuguese scientists studied options for storing energy as compressed air in deep porous rock. In the best case, one reservoir could power a small town.

Oil surges past $107 as Hormuz attack and Saudi pipeline shutdown rattle markets

Euronews • 1 month ago

Brent crude climbed above $107 a barrel on Monday morning after a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member, and Saudi Arabia shut its main pipeline bypassing the waterway, renewing fears that Middle East supply routes are closing.

35,959 flights a day: Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Middle East war

Euronews • 1 month ago

The conflict has seen a large increase in flights to countries including Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia as Europeans choose holiday destinations closer to home.

Could one app replace your entire wallet? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Euronews • 1 month ago

More and more public and private services move online. The EU Digital Identity Wallet aims to help citizens keep track of their digital documents and gain stronger control over their personal data. But how does it work? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

AI-linked stocks fall after tech bosses call for slowdown in ‘reckless’ development

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Shares in tech firms tumble across Asia with Nasdaq also likely to dip later after Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX leaders back callAI-linked stocks tumbled on Monday after the bosses of Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX called for a slowdown in “reckless” development citing fears the technology could soon run out of control.Shares in SoftBank, a Japanese investor that is a big backer of OpenAI, slumped 1...

In 1966, a thrift-store painting cost under $100; 60 years later, it sold for £189,200

Times of India • 1 month ago

In 1966, retired art teacher Helene Plotkin bought a painting for less than $100 at a thrift store in New York. Nearly 60 years later, the work was identified as an FCB Cadell painting. After her son researched it and AI helped decipher the signature, the artwork sold for £189,200 at auction in Edinburgh.

Australia switched on $7.8M wastewater plant that breaks down stubborn pollutants 16x faster and processes 700 megalitres annually

Times of India • 1 month ago

Australia's latest advancement in wastewater management showcases a pioneering recycling system that significantly trims down energy usage. This ground-breaking technology accelerates the breakdown of stubborn pollutants far quicker than traditional systems, effectively destroying contaminants and producing purer water. Recently, the Dubbo Regional Council inaugurated this state-of-the-art treatme...

Drone strikes hit key Ukraine-Poland supply route, sparking border fires

Euronews • 1 month ago

Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze.

Sweden faces ‘very messy’ political situation after election, expert says

Euronews • 1 month ago

Lars Trägårdh, Professor of History at Ersta Sköndal University College in Stockholm, said Sweden’s election-winning Social Democrats would have to rely on “a very unwieldy coalition”, warning that the country faces a “very messy” political situation.

Atokos: The tiny Greek island where people and wild boars swim in the sea and sunbathe together

Euronews • 1 month ago

Thanks to its swimming pigs, the small island near Ithaca has become a major attraction for tourists from all over the world.

Israel accused of trying to ‘eliminate’ living conditions for Palestinians in West Bank

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Report by Israeli human rights group says systematic and broad assault being waged on conditions required for Palestinians’ existenceIsrael is working towards the systematic “elimination” of the conditions that sustain Palestinian collective life in the occupied West Bank, according to a major report published by the human rights group B’Tselem.The Israeli organisation’s hard-hitting report, share...

Himalayan ‘glacier bankruptcy’ threatens water security for 2 billion in Asia

SCMP • 1 month ago

The Himalayas are approaching a tipping point as glaciers melt faster than a decade ago, threatening water security as the region approaches “peak water” by mid-century, according to a study released this month. The findings come after the collapse of a Himalayan glacier in late August along the ‌Nepal-Tibet border, which caused cascading landslides and flash floods in the valleys below. At least ...

Hong Kong consumer watchdog questions supermarkets’ buy one, get one free deals

SCMP • 1 month ago

Hong Kong shoppers may be saving less than expected – or nothing at all – with supermarkets’ buy one, get one free and bulk-buy promotions, a watchdog has warned, urging residents to compare unit prices rather than rely on promotional labels. The Consumer Council on Monday released the findings of a survey covering 222 products sold by Aeon, ParknShop and Wellcome between September 2025 and July t...

Hong Kong consumer watchdog questions supermarkets’ buy-one-get-one-free deals

SCMP • 1 month ago

Hong Kong shoppers may have saved less than they expected – or nothing at all – through supermarkets’ “buy-one-get-one-free” and bulk-buy promotions, the city’s consumer watchdog has warned, urging residents to compare unit prices instead of relying on promotional labels. The Consumer Council on Monday released the findings of a survey of 222 products sold by AEON, ParknShop and Wellcome between S...

Hong Kong consumer watchdog questions value of supermarket promotional deals

SCMP • 1 month ago

Hong Kong shoppers may have saved less than they expected – or nothing at all – through supermarkets’ “buy-one-get-one-free” and bulk-buy promotions, the city’s consumer watchdog has warned, urging residents to compare unit prices instead of relying on promotional labels. The Consumer Council on Monday released the findings of a survey of 222 products sold by AEON, ParknShop and Wellcome between S...

Scientists built a sponge pulling water from dry air; yields 1.72L per kg/day

Times of India • 1 month ago

Scientists have engineered a groundbreaking wood-derived material capable of extracting water from arid air, effectively capturing moisture even at humidity levels as low as fifteen percent. Featuring a solar thermal storage component, it enables water release under dark conditions. Field experiments yielded substantial quantities of potable freshwater daily, signifying a revolutionary advancement...

Bali police investigate after Australian man and children found dead in home

BBC • 1 month ago

Police were called after the man's wife became concerned and asked neighbours to check on her family.

All your docs in one app? New EU digital wallet could solve admin issues

Euronews • 1 month ago

Would you trust a single, EU-backed digital service to hold all your legal, professional, and medical information? The EUDI Wallet wants to simplify administrative tasks by storing citizens’ documents in a single system that works across all member states.