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A dazzling relic of Russia’s imperial past is returning to the spotlight as Christie’s prepares to auction one of the world’s rarest Fabergé eggs, with an estimated value exceeding £20 million ($26.4 million). The Winter Egg a 4-inch masterpiece carved from rock crystal and adorned with 4,500 diamonds is one of only seven imperial Fabergé eggs still held in private collections. It will go under the hammer on Tuesday at Christie’s London headquarters, marking one of the most anticipated decorative arts sales in years. Described by Christie’s Russian art department head Margo Oganesian as the “Mona Lisa” of decorative arts,…

Authorities in the United States have charged an Afghan national with launching an ambush-style attack that critically injured two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks from the White House, in an incident that has intensified political tensions over the deployment of troops in American cities. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro identified the victims as Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24. Both remain in critical condition after the Wednesday afternoon shooting. According to prosecutors, the suspect 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal drove across the country before allegedly opening fire with a .357 Smith &…

The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) forecasts that student and work-related migration will remain steady in 2025 and 2026, while asylum applications are expected to stay at moderate levels, according to updated figures released by the agency. The projections come from Migri’s foresight network, a panel of experts that meets three times a year to evaluate migration trends alongside economic and geopolitical developments. Between January and October 2025, Finland received 11,839 student residence permit applications, a 5 percent decline from the same period in 2024. Johannes Hirvelä, Director of Information Services at Migri, attributed the drop to the introduction of a…

Finnish action thriller Sisu 2 made a striking debut in the US, ranking sixth at the weekend box office with ticket sales of €2.3 million across more than 2,200 screens. The release marked the widest US rollout ever for a Nordic film, signaling growing international interest in Finnish cinema. Directed and written by Jalmari Helander, Sisu 2 follows the 2023 original and continues the story of Aatami Korpi, portrayed by Jorma Tommila. In the sequel, retitled Sisu: Road to Revenge in most markets, Korpi ventures into Soviet territory to reclaim timber from his family home, clashing with a former Red…

A growing number of senior citizens are eager to move out of homes that have become too large for their needs, yet many find themselves trapped by a lack of affordable and suitable alternatives. Realtors, mortgage advisors and the Senior Citizens Association (Anbo-PCOB) warn that the bottleneck is worsening, calling on the incoming government to act swiftly to ease pressure across the housing market. According to industry experts, older residents are willing to downsize but face a combination of limited options and financial disincentives. “It’s often said that seniors should make room for younger families climbing the housing ladder, but…

Staff at a Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Bangkok were left stunned after a woman believed to be dead was discovered moving inside her coffin just moments before a planned cremation. The incident occurred at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham in Nonthaburi, where temple officials said the 65-year-old woman arrived in the back of a pickup truck on Sunday. A video posted by the temple showed her lying inside a white coffin, faintly moving her arms and head prompting immediate alarm among staff. Pairat Soodthoop, the temple’s general and financial affairs manager, told The Associated Press that the woman’s brother…

A federal judge has dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges at the request of President Donald Trump was unlawfully appointed. U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie found that Lindsey Halligan — a former White House aide installed as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia — was appointed in violation of federal law, rendering all actions stemming from her role invalid. The decision halts two politically explosive cases targeting two of Trump’s most prominent adversaries. In her written ruling, Currie…

Streets across Rio de Janeiro erupted in song, dance and vibrant displays of Afro-Brazilian heritage on Thursday as crowds marked Black Consciousness Day, a national holiday dedicated to honoring the history, resistance and cultural legacy of Afro-descendant Brazilians. The city’s famed Tia Ciata procession named after the influential cultural matriarch whose early 20th century home helped shape the evolution of samba drew thousands. Her legacy remains central to Rio’s identity, bridging Afro-Brazilian religion, community life and artistic expression. Actor Marcelo Valentim, celebrating among the crowds, reflected on the day’s meaning. “We are raised in the favela, we speak straight truth.…

The United Nations has voiced deep concern following reports that several family members of Guinean artist and prominent opposition figure Elie Kamano have been abducted in the capital, Conakry. According to accounts from local sources, armed men stormed Kamano’s residence and seized four relatives, including two of his underage sons. Their whereabouts remain unknown. A spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, urged Guinean authorities to ensure the “immediate and safe return” of the victims and to launch a thorough investigation into the incident, noting growing fears about the safety of political dissidents and their families.…

Intelligence authorities across Europe have dismantled what officials describe as a covert Hamas network operating within Austria and Germany, following a joint operation led by Israel’s Mossad with support from multiple European security agencies. According to security briefings shared with regional partners, the cells had been stockpiling weapons and preparing attacks targeting Jewish and Israeli communities on European soil. Several suspects were detained in coordinated raids, including the son of senior Hamas figure Bassem Naim, who was arrested in Vienna after investigators uncovered firearms and explosive materials reportedly hidden in residential locations. Initial assessments suggest that directives to the network…