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A Step into History: Rare Artifacts from “The Wizard of Oz,” Jackie Kennedy, and British Royals Up for Auction
A trove of historical artifacts has made its way to the auction block, offering collectors and history enthusiasts a chance to own a piece of the past. From music scores of the beloved classic “The Wizard of Oz” to a letter penned by former First Lady Jackie Kennedy and a 1980 holiday card issued by…
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Global Economies Hang in the Balance: The Potential Impact of Israel-Hamas Escalation
The rising tension and potential escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict pose a significant threat to the global economy. Economists are deeply concerned that the war could lead to an increase in energy prices and disrupt crucial trade routes, thereby impacting economies worldwide. Global Economy and Energy Prices The ongoing war has brought the global economy…
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The New Age of HR: Balancing Human Interaction with Innovative Tech Solutions
The human resource industry is currently experiencing a remarkable transformation thanks to the rapid adoption of innovative technologies like AI, collaboration tools, and SaaS-based workforce management software. This evolution is significantly changing the way companies approach talent acquisition and employee engagement, allowing them to easily tap into the global pool of talent. Balancing Technology with…
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Australia Opt to Bat First in Crucial Cricket World Cup Clash Against the Netherlands
In a pivotal Cricket World Cup match, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first against the Netherlands in the bustling Indian capital on Wednesday. Regrettably, Australia’s batting lineup will be without the talented Travis Head, who is still on the mend from a fractured left hand sustained during last month’s tour of South…
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Israelis and Palestinians fear worst to come after Gaza violence
By Jeremy Bowen International editor In the last few days I have been in southern Israel close to the border with Gaza, deep in the West Bank with hard-line Jewish settlers, and seen the funeral of two young Palestinian men killed by the Israeli army in a raid on a refugee camp. I’ve spoken to…
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Carnival cruise firm pays thousands over Covid ‘negligence’
By Sam Gruet Business reporter, BBC News The world’s largest cruise operator, Carnival, has been ordered to pay the medical bills of a passenger who caught Covid-19 on board one of its liners. An Australian judge ruled the company misled passengers about safety risks, and should have cancelled a voyage by the Ruby Princess in…
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India to resume visa services for Canadians
By Nadine Yousif BBC News, Toronto India will resume visa services for Canadians after they ceased in a major diplomatic row in September, India’s High Commission in Ottawa says. At the time, India said the move was due to “security threats” disrupting work at its Canadian missions. But the suspension came amid a serious dispute…
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FTX: ‘King of Crypto’ to testify in fraud case
Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried, who is on trial in the US for fraud, will speak in his own defence, his legal team has said. The decision comes shortly before prosecutors are due to wrap up their side of the case. The 31-year-old is accused of lying to investors and lenders and stealing money from…
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Watch: Hurricane Otis wreaks havoc in Mexico
Footage is emerging of the destruction caused by Hurricane Otis which hit southern Mexico, bringing wind speeds of up to 165mph (270km/h). It touched down near the popular Acapulco resort just after midnight on Wednesday (06:25 GMT), the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
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Lianne, Noiya and Yahel Sharabi: Funeral held for mother and daughters killed by Hamas
By Lucy Manning Special Correspondent in Kfar Harif It is the saddest of sights. Opposite the pomegranate trees in a quiet corner so at odds with the manner of their death, three graves have been dug for a mother and her daughters: Lianne, Noiya and Yahel Sharabi. A family Hamas tried to obliterate. The contrast…