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Gustav Klimt painting becomes second most expensive artwork sold at auction

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 09:55
The portrait of Austrian heiress Elisabeth Lederer was looted by the Nazis and almost destroyed.

Gustav Klimt painting becomes second most expensive artwork sold at auction

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 09:55
The portrait of Austrian heiress Elisabeth Lederer was looted by the Nazis and almost destroyed.

Two Miss Universe judges quit scandal-ridden pageant

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 09:20
Lebanese-French musician Omar Harfouch is one of two judges who resigned days before the finals in Thailand.

After Scotland qualify for World Cup, what happens now?

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 09:19
Scotland have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, but what happens now?

Nicki Minaj supports Trump claim Christians being persecuted in Nigeria

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 09:06
The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

UK inflation rate hits lowest level in four months

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 08:56
Prices have been rising more slowly in the twelve months to October but food prices bucked the trend.

How to keep babies warm in cold weather and other winter tips

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 08:47
As temperatures fall across much of the UK, the best ways to keep people and pets warm and dry.

Nine killed in Russian attack on western Ukraine, Zelensky says

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 08:13
Blocks of flats were hit in the western city of Ternopil and many people were left dead and wounded, said Ukraine's leader.

England name Bashir in squad for Ashes opener

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 08:00
England keep their options open for the first Ashes Test in Perth by naming off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad alongside five pace bowlers.

'Tricky travel conditions' possible as snow and ice warnings hit

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 07:54
Multiple warnings are in force across the UK as snow and ice is likely to cause disruption, BBC Weather's Simon King explains.

MI5's 'Chinese spies' alert and Trump defends MBS

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 07:49
Reported Chinese espionage in the UK and the Saudi crown prince's visit to DC dominate Wednesday's papers.

Is Clarke now Scotland's greatest-ever manager?

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 07:05
Steve Clarke cements his place in Scottish football folklore by leading his nation to three major tournaments.

Meet Australia's deadly-accurate 'hired assassin'

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 06:48
Can Australia bowler Scott Boland dominate England once again? Or do Ben Stokes' side have his number after the 2023 Ashes in the UK?

Curacao become smallest nation to qualify for World Cup

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 06:22
Curacao have become the smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup after drawing with Steve McClaren's Jamaica.

Curacao become smallest nation to qualify for World Cup

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 06:22
Curacao have become the smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup after drawing with Steve McClaren's Jamaica.

Police bullied me into admitting murder, says man wrongly jailed for 38 years

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 06:21
In his first interview since release, Peter Sullivan says he wants an apology from the police after wrongful conviction of the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall.

'Close to perfect' - Bellamy revels in Wales masterclass

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 06:19
Craig Bellamy says Wales' 7-1 thrashing of North Macedonia - which secured a home World Cup play-off semi-final - was "close to perfect".

'Close to perfect' - Bellamy revels in Wales masterclass

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 06:19
Craig Bellamy says Wales' 7-1 thrashing of North Macedonia - which secured a home World Cup play-off semi-final - was "close to perfect".

Bar owner bans solo drinkers and is 'baffled' by reaction

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 06:14
Some people are unhappy that they are not allowed to drink on their own in a bar in Altrincham.

Bar owner bans solo drinkers and is 'baffled' by reaction

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 06:14
Some people are unhappy that they are not allowed to drink on their own in a bar in Altrincham.

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