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Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for $55m, sets auction record for a female artist

November 21, 2025 - 12:23
The auction also shattered the previous record for a portrait by the Mexican artist.
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Cuter and closer: Raccoons may be on their way to becoming America's next pet

November 21, 2025 - 11:38
The rubbish raiders are showing reductions in snout length, a sign of early domestication, researchers say.
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Cuter and closer: Raccoons may be on their way to becoming America's next pet

November 21, 2025 - 11:38
The rubbish raiders are showing reductions in snout length, a sign of early domestication, researchers say.
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Streaming platform Twitch added to Australia's teen social media ban

November 21, 2025 - 11:33
It joins other platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat in the ban that starts next month.
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Streaming platform Twitch added to Australia's teen social media ban

November 21, 2025 - 11:33
It joins other platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat in the ban that starts next month.
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Scientists reveal what triggered Santorini 'earthquake swarm'

November 21, 2025 - 10:52
Thousands of earthquakes were caused by magma "pumping through" Earth's crust for three months, they say.
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Scientists reveal what triggered Santorini 'earthquake swarm'

November 21, 2025 - 10:52
Thousands of earthquakes were caused by magma "pumping through" Earth's crust for three months, they say.
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Scientists reveal what triggered Santorini 'earthquake swarm'

November 21, 2025 - 10:52
Thousands of earthquakes were caused by magma "pumping through" Earth's crust for three months, they say.
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At least 41 dead as relentless rains flood Vietnam

November 21, 2025 - 10:50
The coastal cities of Hoi An and Nha Trang, and a key coffee-producing belt, are among the worst-hit.
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Trump calls Democrat video to troops 'seditious behaviour, punishable by death'

November 21, 2025 - 10:19
Trump's comments came after a group of Democrats urged US service members to refuse unlawful commands.
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Trump calls Democrats' message to troops seditious behaviour, punishable by death

November 21, 2025 - 10:19
Trump's comments came after a group of Democrats urged US service members to refuse unlawful commands.
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India's delayed action plan raises eyebrows at COP30 climate summit

November 21, 2025 - 10:17
India says it has met a key target of its previous climate action plan, but many say it needs to do more.
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India's delayed action plan raises eyebrows at COP30 climate summit

November 21, 2025 - 10:17
India says it has met a key target of its previous climate action plan, but many say it needs to do more.
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Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?

November 21, 2025 - 10:09
The world-first law aims to reduce the "risks" children face online - but it's received pushback.
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South African women call purple protest over gender violence

November 21, 2025 - 09:02
Nearly 1,000 women were raped and 137 murdered in the first three months of this year.
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Tears, walkouts and drama: New Miss Universe to be crowned as chaotic season ends

November 21, 2025 - 08:30
A beloved pageant tries to maintain its footing as its owners change and the media landscape evolves.
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Watch: Chadwick Boseman posthumously honoured with Hollywood star

November 21, 2025 - 07:54
The late actor, who passed away in 2020 after a private battle with cancer, was celebrated for his role as Marvel’s Black Panther.
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When will the Epstein files be released and will they be redacted?

November 21, 2025 - 07:30
The House passed - and the Senate agreed to pass - a bill forcing the release of Epstein files, but legal hurdles remain.
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Trump signs bill ordering US justice department to release Epstein files

November 21, 2025 - 07:26
The bill gives the US Justice Department 30 days to release all the files in a searchable format.
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Bush lauds Dick Cheney as a 'thinker and listener' at funeral

November 21, 2025 - 04:19
Cheney died aged 84 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease in early November.
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