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Egypt recently revealed a restored version of the Tondo of the Two Brothers painting at a press conference. The painting, created during the second century, is part of the Fayoum portrait collection. Italian and Egyptian experts collaborated for three weeks on the restoration project in Tahrir. A major exhibition will showcase the restored portraits in Rome from November through May 2027.
A 15th-century Chinese enamel box, originally bought for £19, sold for £288,000 at an auction. The box was rediscovered in a family attic where it remained unnoticed for decades. Major Edward Copleston Radcliffe acquired the box in 1946, and it was assessed by Dreweatts auction house. Experts confirmed the box's significance, linking it to the rare Xuande-marked pomegranate boxes.
Air strikes were reported by Houthi-aligned media on Houthi-held territories including Sanaa international airport. The Saudi-led coalition condemned an earlier attack that caused civilian casualties and incurred fatalities from different nationalities. Houthi spokesperson warned against the use of Saudi airspace by airlines, asserting their military strategy. The conflict between the two sides ha...
Defending the diesel supply agreement with Russia, Scott Bessent highlights the Trump administration's strategy to alleviate fuel prices. The deal initiates with more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel heading from Russia, with an additional 3 million tonnes expected shortly. The US Treasury Secretary assures that the decision rests on legal foundations, with promising implications for both American co...
A Michigan couple has lost a legal battle over a 50-foot-wide strip of land they claimed was wrongly excluded from their property because of an error in a 1965 deed. The couple, who bought their land at a 2015 tax sale, argued that previous owners had used the disputed area for decades. However, two surveys placed the land within their neighbour's property. On October 9, 2026, the Michigan Court o...
A 498-acre cattle ranch known as Turnpike Dairy has been protected from future development through a conservation easement. The agreement allows the managing family to continue agricultural operations on the property. Martin County contributed $3.74 million towards the $7.48 million deal to preserve the land. This conservation effort is part of Florida’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, ...
An 83-year-old World War II-era blimp hangar in Oregon, US, was sold for just $1 after a storm tore a 200-foot hole in its roof in December 2025. The historic building, which houses the Tillamook Air Museum, was purchased by a nonprofit organisation and is set to reopen on October 29 after nearly 10 months of closure.
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction halting construction of an ICE facility near Gilroy, California. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County. They argued that construction began without an adequate environmental assessment or consultations with local officials. Environmental risks associated with the site, such...
Addressing the public during his traditional Sunday noon blessing, Leo thanked those who had expressed concern and asked them to keep him in their prayers. The pope said the abnormality had been detected at an early stage and was localised, adding that he had decided to proceed with surgery on medical advice.
A Colorado woman has permanently protected 18,484 acres of her family's cattle ranch, once listed for $100 million, from future development. Susan Nottingham's decision preserves land her parents spent over 60 years assembling, along with historic water rights linked to the Colorado River. The agreement also protects wildlife habitats while allowing the ranch to continue agricultural operations.
An Australian property developer has sued Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop Authority for at least A$100 million after a railway project stalled construction of 218 apartments in Melbourne for two years. The dispute concerns the government's acquisition of underground land, leaving more than 100 homebuyers waiting for their apartments.
On Sunday, the Houthis issued a warning against using Saudi airspace for all but Mecca and Medina airports. This warning follows an attack on Riyadh's international airport that resulted in civilian casualties and fatalities. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree indicated their targeting actions would continue based on a tit-for-tat strategy. Saudi Arabia vowed retaliation, labeling the attack a war cr...
Polish security services convened an emergency meeting following a reported threat against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Authorities have been on high alert due to recent violent incidents at schools in Poland. These incidents led to arrests and concerns about online glorification of violence among youth. Tusk emphasized the spontaneous nature of these ...
A recent ruling by a Texas judge has nullified the permit for Wichita Falls' proposed Lake Ringgold reservoir project, which sought to address acute water shortages caused by ongoing drought. This controversial plan raised red flags among ranchers and conservation advocates, as it would affect approximately 16,000 acres of land, threatening to uproot numerous ranching families. The city is now con...
Amidst a distressing attack on the Turkish-owned MV Royad Mammadov cargo vessel in the Black Sea, three Indian nationals were successfully rescued. After receiving medical care in Romania, they were declared stable. The Indian embassy played a crucial role in ensuring their safe return and provided necessary supplies during their ordeal. Unfortunately, the attack also led to the loss of two foreig...
A sudden flash flood in Gorkha district along the Budhi Gandaki River has wreaked havoc, causing severe destruction and displacing many families. With reports of multiple homes and bridges lost, at least ten individuals are currently unaccounted for. In light of the crisis, authorities have deployed rescue teams and helicopters to aid in evacuations.
Cano's Castle, a roadside attraction in Antonito, Colorado, was built by Vietnam War veteran Dominic “Cano” Espinoza using discarded beer cans, hubcaps, screen doors and scrap metal. Construction reportedly began in 1980. More than four decades later, a fire in January 2022 destroyed the residential section of the property, although its two main towers survived.
In 2024, Dartmouth College announced a scholarship bequest of more than $150 million from former Time Warner Cable CEO Glenn Britt and his wife, Barbara Britt. The gift raised the annual family income threshold for zero parent contribution from $65,000 to $125,000, benefiting around 350 families each year. It also expanded scholarship support at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business.
A $100 million donation by Stephen and Denise Adams in 2005 made Yale School of Music tuition-free for admitted students. More than 20 years later, the school continues to offer full-tuition awards and fellowships. The couple, who initially donated anonymously, also supported improvements to the school's academic programmes and music facilities.
Built in 1967 by Tex Moeckel, the Bottle House in Lightning Ridge is constructed from discarded glass bottles. The structure has become a tourist attraction and a museum showcasing local opal-mining history and vintage bottles. Initially serving as part of a miner's camp, it reflects the area's long mining heritage. Visitors can explore various artefacts linked to opal mining and local history wit...
NASA has launched a washing-machine-sized spacecraft to inspect up to four inactive satellites and rocket bodies in low Earth orbit. The SSPICY mission, launched on October 1, will begin inspections in early 2027. Using autonomous navigation, sensors and electric propulsion, the spacecraft will test technologies that could eventually help repair satellites or remove orbital debris.
