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A shopper discovered a unique Chinese libation cup at a thrift shop in Sydney, Australia. They bought the cup for A$4 despite its significant chip. After assessing the item, a Sotheby's specialist appraised it at A$20,000 to A$30,000. The item was later auctioned for A$75,640, significantly exceeding the original purchase price. This event highlights the potential hidden value in thrift store find...
Bitou bush was intentionally planted along the New South Wales coast to stabilize sand dunes. This plant has since spread extensively, covering 46% of the coastline and threatening native vegetation. Infestations of bitou bush replace native plant species and alter animal habitats throughout the region. A Threat Abatement Plan has been established to manage and contain this invasive species effect...
Whether on or off the pitch, many of the most memorable moments from FIFA World Cups have been captured by Getty. Here, some of the photographers behind those lenses share their thoughts about taking the best emotive images.
Whether on or off the pitch, many of the most memorable moments from FIFA World Cups have been captured by Getty. Here, the photographers behind the lens share their thoughts about taking the best emotive images.
Getty photographer Alex Pantling reported on the FIFA World Cup 2026 and shared with European Lens his reflection on the experience along with some of his favourite shots from the tournament.
Getty photographer Alex Pantling reported on the FIFA World Cup 2026 and shared with European Lens his reflection on the experience along with some of his favourite shots from the tournament.
Large hailstones pounded parts of Paraguay’s capital, breaking windows and denting cars.
The finalists were judged in seven areas, including climate change resilience, waste management and how quickly they are cutting emissions.
European destinations scored highly in a new global retirement ranking, with six countries among the top ten, as people looking to retire abroad weigh higher taxes against quality of life.
Somalia’s president accuses the Houthis of destabilising the region and disrupting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb
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‘AbortOmat’ in Warsaw offers novel way to challenge country’s restrictions and allow women swift, anonymous access They call it the “world’s first parcel locker for abortion pills”. Polish campaigners have launched a new means of distribution as part of their ongoing effort to skirt the country’s near-total ban on abortion.Painted pink and framed by zebra-striped curtains, the 22-compartment “Abor...
Britain under pressure to put tariffs on cheap Chinese vehicle imports ahead of protectionist trade measuresBritain’s car industry is grappling with a “difficult trade-off” between China and Europe, as manufacturers struggle to balance the benefits of both markets ahead of looming trade measures that could restrict UK exports to the EU.The UK is an outlier in choosing not to put import taxes on Ch...
Fancy a fright? These European destinations, hotels and Halloween events promise everything from Gothic legends to full-blown horror.
Bosnians head to the polls on October 4. Here’s a quick guide to the voting process, candidates and what's at stake.
Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.
Three male students have been detained by police in connection with the murder of a Form Four female student whose body was discovered at a school in Yong Peng, Malaysia’s Johor state, on Saturday. The victim, identified as 16-year-old Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, was found dead inside the school hall at around 5.30pm, Sinar Harian reported. Police arrested the three 16-year-old suspects, wh...
The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.
Bosnia is holding a general election with citizens of all ethnicities focused on everyday problems
US president tells a rally in Ohio that he believes there will be a 'big surprise' in the upcoming elections.
Yemen’s government forces claim to have killed hundreds of Houthi rebels as they attempt to retake lost territory.
An attempt by Russian stuntman Evgeny Chebotarev to carry an Mi-2 helicopter on a pickup truck went awfully wrong.
Small independent bookstores tucked away in walk-up tenement buildings above neon-lit streets have long made Mong Kok a sanctuary for Hong Kong book lovers, until recently when one after another was forced to close due to economic headwinds or political uncertainty. Defying the trend, 41-year-old bibliophile Grace Lau invested a six-figure sum to launch New Year Bookshop, a move driven by passion ...
Small independent bookstores tucked away in walk-up tenement buildings above neon-lit streets have long made Mong Kok a sanctuary for Hong Kong book lovers, until recently when one after another was forced to close due to economic headwinds or political uncertainty. Defying the trend, 41-year-old bibliophile Grace Lau invested a six-figure sum to launch New Year Bookshop, a move driven by passion ...
Hong Kong should enact laws on data governance and underlying safety standards to ensure the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), experts have said, as the government pledged to tackle disputes or crimes involving the technology’s application with tailored legislation. They also said that legislation was needed to define liability boundaries, which could bolster business and public con...
For months, the air over West Kalimantan has been thick enough to taste. Now, some of the province’s residents are taking the government to court over it. Indonesia’s worst wildfire season in 11 years has been sending plumes of toxic haze drifting across borders to Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines since at least August. But nowhere has been worse hit than West Kalimantan, where more than 48...
For months, the air over West Kalimantan has been thick enough to taste. Now, some of the province’s residents are taking the government to court over it. Indonesia’s worst wildfire season in 11 years has been sending plumes of toxic haze drifting across borders to Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines since at least August. But nowhere has been worse hit than West Kalimantan, where more than 48...
Future settlers on Mars would need houses, but they must either spend huge sums transporting construction materials from Earth or use enormous amounts of energy to melt Martian soil into bricks. Scientists in Hong Kong say they have developed a quick and low-cost “living” building material made from genetically engineered yeast, gelatin and sand that can be 3D printed under conditions simulating t...
The aircraft lost communication with flight controllers after significantly dropping in altitude, according to flight data.
