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Russia's parliament has approved a federal budget that increases spending by around 25% in 2024-2026 and devotes a record amount to defense

A company proposing a wind farm off New Jersey is investing $10.6 million to help grow the industry’s supply chain and support related technology startups

Mark Knopfler revealed that he wants his guitars to explore new adventures with other people as he will be selling more than 120 guitars and amps spanning his five-decade career at an auction next year. Knopfler, who is a prominent name of the Dire Straits which is one of the the biggest bands in the world will be selling his instruments at Christie’s in London in January, with 25% of the proceeds going to charity.

Mark Knopfler, the former frontman of British rock group Dire Straits, announced Tuesday he will sell more than 120 guitars and amps spanning his five-decade career at an auction next year. The sale, at Christie's auctioneers on January 31, will feature the guitar used to record the band's hit song "Money For Nothing" and famously played at the legendary 1985 Live Aid concert in London. "The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection" sale also comprises an array of guitars he used to write, record and perform Dire Straits' and solo tracks, Christie's said.

Tether’s bank partner Britannia Financial is reportedly facing a lawsuit over claims it failed to pay the full price of revenue-generating assets allegedly related to a large deposit from Tether.

Tether’s deposit of over $1 billion with a financial services firm has come under scrutiny in London’s High Court.

Wellington | The headline in The Australian newspaper captures the mood of the nation: Aussies Conquer India, World.

'The Crown', Left Bank Pictures has announced it will auction some of the iconic items from the drama for a good cause. Bonhams unveiled The Crown Auction on Sunday, describing it as a “unique auction featuring nearly 450 props, furniture, and costumes” spanning all six seasons of Peter Morgan’s acclaimed drama based on the British royal family. The Crown debuted on Netflix in 2016, and the first part of its sixth and final season is currently available, with the second part scheduled for release on December 14. Following the format of the show's sixth season, The Crown Auction is divided into two segments.

A bottle of Scotch whisky billed as “the most sought-after” in the world has sold for almost 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million)

Sotheby’s is set to auction off six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s winning run at last year’s soccer World Cup in Qatar

Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson are still going strong. The couple, who have maintained their relationship a secret since it started in early 2018, announced their intention to raise a family in November 2023. In July 2018, the couple made their public debut together with pictures of them packing on the PDA. By the time Pattinson and Waterhouse were seen kissing on camera, they had been dating «for months.» Although they kept going out regularly, the couple didn't talk about their love until the next year. The first time the actor discussed Waterhouse, he was defending his choice to keep their relationship under wraps. He said in April 2019 that letting others in diminishes the meaning of love.

The Macallan 1926 single malt, shattered records by fetching $2.7 million at Sotheby’s in London. This sale, which occurred on November 18, exceeded the projected price by over double, making it the most expensive wine or spirit ever sold at auction. Sotheby's detailed that this particular Macallan 1926 single malt, aged in sherry casks for six decades, is an incredibly rare and highly sought-after bottle globally.

London, — Veteran filmmaker Ridley Scott likens working with Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix to «a toboggan ride». The 'Gladiator' director and star reunited after more than two decades to make the upcoming Napoleon Bonaparte biopic 'Napoleon', which premiered in London on Thursday. «It was exactly the same,» Scott said of working with Phoenix, jokingly adding «I like stress,» when asked what he liked about his leading man. The film portrays Napoleon, a historical figure both revered and criticised in France, as a ruthless military tactician whose softer, vulnerable side was uncovered by his wife Josephine, played by British actress Vanessa Kirby. In addition to collaborating with Phoenix, Scott said he also wanted to return to a theme he first explored in his feature film debut in 1977. «In 'The Duellists' I end on Napoleon Bonaparte. That's the reason why.

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However, the question arises whether 'Napoleon' will release on OTT streaming platform or not. The answer is yes, the film will release on streaming platform.

Olivia Colman, 49, recently opened up about being terrified of the Paparazzi while living in London. The Wonka famed actress was seen in the cover of British Vogue for the first time and shared her candid insights on being “scared” of the Paparazzi. Olivia said she had to move cities to avoid the hindrance caused in her personal life by the Paps and even her children feel unsafe.

recent history. Viewers already know the dismal ending to the romance between Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) and Dodi Fayed (Khalid Abdalla), but the drama is tightly drawn and mesmerising on screen. A gender-swapped remake of the film of 1988.

The lower house of Russia’s parliament has approved a federal budget Friday that increases spending by around 25% in 2024 and devotes a record amount to defense

The board of ChatGPT-maker Open AI says it has pushed out its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman and replaced him with an interim CEO

Variety's 2023 Power of Women Event held in California. Just like her past fashion statement, this time too, she adorned a red monochrome dress with a bow at the front. The singer who was part of the one of most successful movie 'Barbie' also teased about her future acting projects at the event.

Kapish Patel (pictured), co-portfolio manager of Nomura AM's Corporate Hybrid Bond fund