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Diva’s Legacy: Greece Opens Maria Callas Museum in Athens
In celebration of what would have been the 100th birthday of the legendary opera soprano Maria Callas, Greece has unveiled a museum in Athens dedicated to preserving and showcasing the life and career of the influential singer. Nestled in a three-story neoclassical building, the Maria Callas Museum provides visitors with an intimate glimpse into the…
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Thai cave rescue: Duangphet Phromthep killed himself at school in UK
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Caroline Lowbridge & PA news agency BBC News The captain of the Thai football team trapped in a cave for several days in 2018, took his own life while at school in the UK, a coroner…
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Ivanka Trump must testify in fraud case, judge rules
Ivanka Trump will have to testify in business fraud case against her father and brothers, a New York judge rules This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC…
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Lawsuit accuses Abercrombie & Fitch of funding sex-trafficking operation
By Rianna Croxford and Ruth Evans BBC Panorama and BBC News A lawsuit against fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch – accusing the firm of funding a sex-trafficking operation – has been filed in New York. The company allowed ex-CEO Mike Jeffries “unfettered access” to resources to support his “criminal enterprise”, documents allege. The lawsuit follows…
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Biden faces ‘moon shot’ primary challenge from lawmaker
By Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News, Washington Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips has filed a long-shot presidential bid on Friday after calling on Joe Biden to step aside. While Mr Phillips is extremely unlikely to win, some see his announcement as a sign of growing Democratic dissatisfaction with Mr Biden. For months, the 54-year-old ex-businessman has…
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Hate crime soars in London amid Israel-Gaza conflict
By Tom Symonds Home Affairs correspondent Antisemitic hate crime has continued to soar in London, with 408 offences recorded so far this month compared to 28 in the same period last year. Islamophobic hate crime is also on the rise, up from 65 offences last October to 174 so far this month. The Metropolitan Police…
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Rethinking the Cash Purchase: Why Financing Your Home Could Be the Smarter Choice
When it comes to purchasing a home, there are two main options: paying in cash or taking out a mortgage. While paying cash might seem like the simpler and more straightforward option, there are several reasons why it may not be the best choice. A Home is Not a Liquid Asset One of the main…
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Manipulated Reality: The Disturbing Rise of Deepfakes in Ukrainian War Coverage
The advancement of technology has given rise to a new era of misinformation, where deepfake videos, especially about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, are distorting people’s perception of reality and sowing deep distrust in media. These manipulated videos are not only damaging the credibility of the media but also fueling conspiracy theories and paranoia. The…
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Skiing on Thin Ice: The Impact of Climate Change on the World Cup Season
As the Alpine skiing World Cup season approaches, all eyes are on favorites Mikaela Shiffrin and Marco Odermatt. However, amidst the excitement, the conversation is dominated by the ongoing climate crisis and its impact on winter sports. Climate Concerns Take Center Stage The traditional October start of the winter sports season is under scrutiny given…
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FTX: ‘Crypto King’ admits people got hurt as speaks out in trial
By Natalie Sherman & Tom Espiner Business reporters Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried acknowledged “a lot of people got hurt” when the FTX exchange he founded collapsed, in his testimony to the jury at his fraud trial. The former entrepreneur said he had made many mistakes when running the cryptocurrency exchange. The 31-year-old is accused…