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Masterpiece in a plastic bag sold for millions

The Venetian Renaissance master Tizian's work "Rest during the Flight to Egypt" has been sold at the auction house Christie's in London for approximately 236 million kronor, reports [BBC](https://www. bbc.

Masterpiece in a plastic bag sold for millions

India: 300,000 evacuated after floods

At least 34 people have died in floods and landslides in the Indian state of Assam, [reports BBC](https://www. bbc.

India: 300,000 evacuated after floods

Minister criticizes Banksy's refugee float

Banksy's new artwork, depicting refugees, receives harsh criticism from Britain's Home Secretary James Cleverly. People are dying in the Mediterranean, people are dying in the English Channel.

Minister criticizes Banksy's refugee float

Farage expels three candidates ahead of the election

The right-wing populist British Reform Party has withdrawn its support for three people who were candidates in the upcoming election. The reason is that they have made themselves guilty of offensive comments, reports British media.

Farage expels three candidates ahead of the election

Hidden Camera Exposes Racism in Farage Campaign

Racist and homophobic statements have been caught on film during a campaign meeting for the right-wing populist British Reform Party. Leader Nigel Farage says he is "appalled".

Hidden Camera Exposes Racism in Farage Campaign

Elvis' "Blue Suede Shoes" Sold for 1.6 Million Kronor

A pair of blue suede shoes worn by Elvis Presley has been sold for the equivalent of 1. 6 million kronor, [reports BBC](https://www.

Elvis' "Blue Suede Shoes" Sold for 1.6 Million Kronor

Reports: Foden back in Germany

Phil Foden has flown back to Germany after a lightning visit to England and rejoined the team. This is reported by several British media outlets, including BBC and The Telegraph.

Reports: Foden back in Germany

"Creator of 'Baby Reindeer' makes new TV series"

Richard Gadd achieved great success with the Netflix series "Baby Reindeer", about a man who is stalked. Now he is making a new drama series, produced by HBO and BBC, reports [The Wrap](https://www.

"Creator of 'Baby Reindeer' makes new TV series"

Starliner astronauts stuck in space after problems

The two astronauts who were launched into space at the beginning of June in Starliner are still there. The spacecraft has been plagued by problems and the return journey has been postponed several times.

Starliner astronauts stuck in space after problems

Kanye West reaches settlement over sampled track

Kanye West and the estate of artist Donna Summer have reached a settlement regarding West's unauthorised sampling of the disco queen's 1977 track "I Feel Love", [according to BBC reports](https://www. bbc.

Kanye West reaches settlement over sampled track

The Star has Left England's European Championship Squad

Phil Foden has temporarily left the English European Championship squad in Germany and returned home to England for private reasons, reports [BBC](https://www. bbc.

The Star has Left England's European Championship Squad

American journalist in court – faces 20 years

The American journalist Evan Gershkovich was in court in Russian Yekaterinburg on Wednesday – 15 months after he was arrested. He is being prosecuted on unclear grounds for espionage and risks 20 years' imprisonment.

American journalist in court – faces 20 years

British Election Betting Scandal Grows Ahead of the Vote

The Conservative Party in the UK is withdrawing its support for two candidates. Both are being investigated for having placed bets on the date of the British election.

British Election Betting Scandal Grows Ahead of the Vote

Music Giants Sue AI Companies

Some of the world's largest record companies are suing AI firms Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, reports [BBC](https://www. bbc.

Music Giants Sue AI Companies

Kenya deploys military against demonstrators

Police have fired live rounds at demonstrators in Kenya's capital Nairobi. At least five people have been killed and a further number have been injured.

Kenya deploys military against demonstrators

Hunter Biden Seeks New Trial

Hunter Biden, son of the USA's President Joe Biden, wants the trial against him to be retried, reports [BBC](https://www. bbc.

Hunter Biden Seeks New Trial

Assange to be freed soon – has landed in USA

The espionage-accused WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to be released after admitting to spreading confidential information and reaching an agreement with the US Department of Justice. The Australian has landed on American territory where he is expected to plead guilty overnight.

Assange to be freed soon – has landed in USA

Panic in Bangladesh – deadly viper on the loose

Panic is spreading in Bangladesh since the venomous Russell's viper has been observed in various parts of the country in recent times, writes the Spanish news agency EFE. .

Panic in Bangladesh – deadly viper on the loose

Palestinian man pinned down on car bonnet during raid

A Palestinian man on the West Bank was pinned down on a car bonnet by Israeli soldiers during a military operation in the city of Jenin, according to the Israeli military. Photos show the man lying across the bonnet, with his head level with the roof on one side and his legs on the other.

Palestinian man pinned down on car bonnet during raid

Putin forces deserters back to the battlefield

Bound and mistreated, traumatised soldiers are being flown back to the front. Hundreds of Russians who refused to return to the war in Ukraine have been sent back under duress and at gunpoint, an investigation reveals.

Putin forces deserters back to the battlefield

Farage sparks new Putin row

Nigel Farage has faced strong criticism following a television interview on Friday evening. However, despite the storm he has created, the British right-wing populist is standing by his claim that the EU and Nato provoked the war in Ukraine.

Farage sparks new Putin row

"Israel Investigates" – but how does it really work?

Over 100 Palestinians killed while waiting for emergency aid. Seven aid workers shot dead in their cars.

"Israel Investigates" – but how does it really work?

North Korea builds wall along border

North Korea is building something that appears to be a wall at several locations near the border with South Korea, show new satellite images according to the BBC. .

North Korea builds wall along border

Sunak "extremely, extremely angry" over betting scandal

The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he is "extremely, extremely angry". The anger concerns the suspicions that high-ranking representatives of his own party, the Conservative Party (Tories), have engaged in unauthorised betting on the date of the British election before he himself announced it.

Sunak "extremely, extremely angry" over betting scandal