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Rare Michelangelo sketch for Sistine Chapel sells for €23m at auction
An extremely rare sketch of a foot by Michelangelo for the Sistine Chapel has sold for a record €23 million at a Christie's auction in New York. The recently discovered drawing was part of a study for the Libyan Sibyl on the ceiling of the chapel in the Vatican.
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START is over: US and Russia no longer have limits on nuclear arsenals
For the first time in over half a century, the US and Russia have no legally binding agreement limiting their strategic nuclear forces. Does the nuclear race begin now as the New START treaty expires on Thursday, or is it already under way?
USA
Trump pushes Beijing to break from Tehran in phone call with Xi
Trump said he held an “excellent” phone call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday where the pair discussed many things, from trade to the war in Ukraine. Topping the agenda of their talks was the situation in Iran, as Washington continues to urge countries to isolate Tehran.
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Mexico agrees to make more predictable water deliveries to the US
The US has reached a deal which guarantees an annual minimum of water deliveries from Mexico, replacing the old system under which Mexico had to fulfil a quota on a five-year cycle. Washington says the deal is set to help farmers in southern states, particularly in Texas.
USA
Trump urges quick House vote to end partial government shutdown
Trump has implored lawmakers to quicky end the partial government shutdown, promising to “work in good faith” on raised issues and concerns. The shutdown comes as Democratic lawmakers demand changes to immigration operations after the fatal shooting of two US citizens in Minneapolis in January.
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Clintons agree to testify in House investigation into Epstein
An attorney for the Clintons said the pair had agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee on matters related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It comes after months of political wrangling and as Republican lawmakers advanced contempt proceedings against Bill and Hillary.
Business
Trump cuts India tariffs as Modi 'agrees' to stop buying Russian oil
Trump said that India would also start to reduce its import taxes on US goods to zero and buy $500 billion worth of American products. Trump has long had a warm relationship with Modi, only to find it complicated recently by Russia's war in Ukraine and trade disputes.
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Portuguese guitarist Nuno Bettencourt wins Grammy Award
The Portuguese singer won the Grammy in the category of Best Rock Performance for his participation in 'Changes (Live from Villa Park)'. The show took place in Birmingham in 2025 at the final concert of legendary British heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne.
Lifestyle
Grammys 2026: Best looks from music's biggest award ceremony
Hot to trot celebrities and stars shined, shimmied and shocked on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night. There were some breathtaking outfits and gorgeous gowns as the music world gathered for the industry's biggest event.