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Unconventional Creations: A Dive into Frieze London’s Eccentric Art
The art world has a peculiar habit of blending the mundane with the magnificent, challenging our perceptions and eliciting strong emotional reactions. At this year’s 20th annual installment of Frieze, London’s renowned art fair, artists pushed boundaries, showcasing some of the most curious, satirical, and provocative installations. While some critics argue about the current direction…
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Judge threatens to jail Trump for ‘blatant’ gag order violation
By Madeline Halpert BBC News, New York A New York judge has threatened Donald Trump with jail for a “blatant violation” of a gag order in his civil fraud trial. Judge Arthur Engoron said in court that the former president had failed to remove a social media post mocking a clerk at the court. Judge…
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By-elections: Is it back to the 1990s for Keir Starmer’s Labour?
By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News I type these words having just wandered across Tamworth FC’s artificial grass pitch, amid the red placards and cheering smiles of a second Labour victory rally in just one morning. Yes, governments often get a kicking in by-elections. But where these two Labour victories happened – and the…
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Revolutionary AI Blood Pressure Technology Aims to Reach the Undiagnosed
Cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology for measuring blood pressure, known as Lifelight, is making waves in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Developed by Xim, a company located on Southampton University Science Park, this innovative solution is set to transform how blood pressure is monitored, especially for those who don’t regularly engage with healthcare services. In…
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Navigating Savings in Your 20s: What to Aim for by Age 25
Saving money in your 20s can be a daunting task, especially when faced with entry-level salaries and mounting bills. The age of 25 often marks a crucial milestone when it comes to financial security, and while ideal savings goals exist, the reality is that many young adults may not meet them. In this article, we’ll…
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South Africa and England’s Rugby World Cup Encounters Over the Years
As rugby fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming Rugby World Cup semifinal clash between South Africa and England, let’s take a trip down memory lane to revisit the history of their encounters in the tournament. These two rugby powerhouses have met on several occasions in the Rugby World Cup, each time delivering memorable moments and intense…
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Woman in wheelchair rescued from flooding
A woman in a wheelchair was among residents who were rescued from a flooded village. Firefighters were called to Lowdham in Nottinghamshire where they helped residents into a rescue boat. Areas across the East Midlands were hit by widespread flooding after prolonged periods of heavy rain caused by Storm Babet. The Environment Agency has issued…
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Second Trump ally pleads guilty to conspiracy charge
A second Trump ally, Kenneth Chesebro, pleads guilty to conspiracy charge in 2020 election interference case in Georgia 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 News App.…
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Rishi Sunak renews plea for Gaza aid during visit to Egypt
By Adam Durbin BBC News Rishi Sunak has met the Palestinian Authority president in Egypt as part of a tour of the Middle East. Mr Sunak and Mahmoud Abbas jointly condemned Hamas’s attacks on Israel and the PM “expressed his deep condolences” for civilian deaths in Gaza. He also met Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi,…