47 m. ago I’ve lived in both London and New York – this is my ranking of both

I’ve lived in both London and New York – this is my ranking of both  The Telegraph

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71 m. ago Hope of finding survivors fades in aftermath of Dominican club roof collapse

Crews in the Dominican Republic were digging through the remains of a legendary nightclub whose roof collapsed earlier this week, killing at least 184 people, but hope of finding survivors was slim

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87 m. ago ‘Finally we are being seen as contenders’: delight in India as demand for south Asian art booms

As wealth in India has grown, so has the number of arts patrons championing both India’s 20th century modern masters and the next generationFor over seven decades, the masterpiece had gathered dust as it hung in the corridors of a Norwegian hospital. But last month, the monumental 13-panel 1954 painting Untitled (Gram Yatra) – one of the most significant pieces of modern south Asian art – sold for a record-breaking $13.7m in New York.The auction of the painting sent ripples through the art world. It was not only the highest price ever paid for a painting by Maqbool Fida Husain, one of India’s most celebrated modern artists, but it was the highest ever paid for any piece of modern Indian art at auction – going for four times the estimated price. It also happened to be the most expensive artwork auctioned so far in 2025. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Trump’s Wall Street tariff rollercoaster reaches Main Street

Violent gyrations in equity markets are not just a matter for New York billionaires

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1 hour ago Energy demands from AI datacentres to quadruple by 2030, says report

The IEA forecast indicates a sharp rise in the requirements of AI, but said threat to the climate was ‘overstated’The global rush to AI technology will require almost as much energy by the end of this decade as Japan uses today, but only about half of the demand is likely to be met from renewable sources.Processing data, mainly for AI, will consume more electricity in the US alone by 2030 than manufacturing steel, cement, chemicals and all other energy-intensive goods combined, according to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Famous Scots island's whisky distilleries embracing green energy future

But community leaders have warned their success is being hampered by insufficient connections to the National Grid.

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3 h. ago Inside millionaire riverside village where Alex Jones wants to buy a house

The TV presenter has bickered with her husband about moving to a location beloved by celebrities

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4 h. ago Hollywood director accused of preying on young starlets ordered to pay $1.6 BILLION in shocking sex abuse suit

James Toback, the disgraced filmmaker accused of sexually assaulting dozens of women, was ordered to pay more than a billion dollars after a sexual assault trial in New York.

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4 h. ago Elon Musk’s xAI powering its facility in Memphis with ‘illegal’ generators

Advocacy group contends the firm is using 35 methane gas burning turbines, but has permission for only 15KeShaun Pearson took a seat in front of the Shelby county board of commissioners in Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday morning. In the gallery behind him, a small group of people held up signs that said “Our air = our lives” and “Our water, Our future.” With a manner-of-fact demeanor, Pearson addressed the commissioners.“I’m here because today we’ve learned that xAI is using 35 methane gas burning turbines,” said Pearson, who is the director of the advocacy group Memphis Community Against Pollution. “They have submitted a permit to our Shelby county health department for 15, yet they are using double that amount with no permit.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Police force temporarily BLOCKS white British candidate applications

West Yorkshire Police (WYP) is preventing the budding PCs from submitting their application to join the police constable entry programme.

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4 h. ago Marcus Rashford told he can revive Manchester United career on one condition

Marcus Rashford's future looks destined to lie away from Manchester United but a former Red Devil believes a return to Old Trafford from Aston Villa could still be a success

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4 h. ago New York jury awards $1.68 billion to women who accused writer and director Toback of sexual abuse

Lawyers for 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse over a 35-year span say they have been awarded $1.68 billion from a New York jury

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5 h. ago JoJo Siwa is praised by Celebrity Big Brother fans for her 'kindness and maturity 'after Mickey Rourke reduced her to tears with a barrage of homophobic comments

The Dance Moms star, 21, was reduced to tears by Mickey during Wednesday's episode when he made a revolting homophobic threat to 'tie her up and convert her'.

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5 h. ago Emma Corrin reveals playing Princess Diana in The Crown 'changed their life' and was also the 'greatest warning' after being catapulted to superstardom as they pose for quirky Elle shoot

The actor, 29, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, said the role which catapulted them to superstardom both 'changed their life' while also being the 'greatest warning' about fame.

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5 h. ago William and Kate have a 'real dilemma' over Prince George's future

Choosing a secondary school can be stressful for any parent, but it's even more challenging when your son is our future head of state.

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5 h. ago China’s new tariffs on US goods to come into effect as Trump pauses measures for other countries – business live

China’s 84% retaliatory tariffs on US goods, announced on Wednesday, are due to come into effect on ThursdayRead the latest full reportIn a stunning U-turn, Trump has reversed high tariffs on most nations – at least for 90 days. But the focus is now on China, the second-biggest provider of US imports, of which the pause does not apply.Instead, Trump has raised tariffs on China to 125%, while China has announced new tariffs of 84% on all US imports, further escalating a high-stakes confrontation between the world’s two largest economies.For President Xi, there is only one politically viable response to Trump’s latest threat: Bring it on! Having already surprised domestic audiences with a forceful 34% reciprocal tariff, any appearance of backing down would be politically untenable,” says Diana Choyleva, founder and chief economist at Enodo Economics, a forecasting firm.”Global markets surged after Trump announced his 90-day tariff pause. The S&P 500 surged 5.6%, while the Nasdaq h...

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6 h. ago Star of new Beatles film Joseph Quinn 'spotted on app' despite dating huge pop star

Joseph Quinn, one of the stars of the new Beatles film, has been spotted on dating app Raya amid his romance with US rapper Doja Cat

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7 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother star Mickey Rourke, 72, reduces Jojo Siwa, 21, to tears with revolting homophobic threat to 'tie her up and convert her' as fans demand he is removed from the house

While chatting with the singer, 21, who identifies as a lesbian, the actor, 72, insinuated he will be able to 'make her straight' after spending a few days with him in the house.

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7 h. ago Fly from Charlotte, New York, Miami, Atlanta, Newark, Toronto, and London to St. Kitts and unlock a summer of spontaneous exploration

Fly from Charlotte, New York, Miami, Atlanta, Newark, Toronto, and London to St. Kitts and unlock a summer of spontaneous exploration  Travel And Tour World

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8 h. ago Prince Harry's 'life and safety is at stake' over security protection appeal

Prince Harry has argued he can not bring his wife and two children Archie, five and Lilibet, three, because he does not feel safe, despite being offered security if there is a specific threat

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