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Scotland's World Cup draw: All you need to know

Scotland return to the World Cup draw after 27 years. We analyse the pots, the potential opponents, and what Steve Clarke's side can expect from Friday's ceremony in Washington DC.

Fabergé Winter Egg sets £22.9m world auction record

An 'exquisite' Fabergé Winter Egg, a gift from Tsar Nicholas II, has sold for a staggering £22.9 million at Christie's in London, setting a new world auction record. Discover the history of this imperial treasure.

Fabergé's Winter Egg sells for record £22.9m in London

A jewel-studded Fabergé egg, a 1913 gift for the mother of Russia's last emperor, has sold for a staggering £22.9 million at Christie's in London, setting a new world auction record. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.

Titanic gold watch sells for record £1.78 million

A gold pocket watch owned by Isidor and Ida Straus, the couple depicted in James Cameron's Titanic, has sold for a record-breaking £1.78 million at a UK auction. Discover the poignant story behind this historic memorabilia.

Titanic gold watch sells for record £1.78 million

A gold pocket watch belonging to Isidor and Ida Straus, the couple depicted in Titanic, has sold for a record-breaking £1.78m, becoming the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold.

Titanic watch sells for record £1.78 million

A gold pocket watch owned by a couple who died on the Titanic has sold for a world record £1.78 million. Discover the tragic love story behind this historic piece of memorabilia.

Titanic gold watch sells for record £1.78 million

A gold pocket watch owned by Isidor and Ida Straus, the couple from the Titanic film, has sold for a record-breaking £1.78 million. Discover the story behind this historic piece of memorabilia.

Titanic gold watch sells for record £1.78m

A gold pocket watch owned by a couple who died on the Titanic has sold for a record-breaking £1.78m, the highest price ever paid for Titanic memorabilia. Discover the tragic love story behind the timepiece.

Frida Kahlo portrait sells for record £41.8m

A rare Frida Kahlo self-portrait, 'El sueño (La cama)', has sold for £41.8m at Sotheby's, breaking the auction record for female artists. Discover the story behind this historic sale.

Superman comic sells for record £7.2 million

A pristine 1939 Superman No. 1 comic discovered in an attic has sold for a record-breaking £7.2 million, becoming the most valuable comic book in history. Discover the full story.

Klimt portrait sells for £179.7m at Sotheby's auction

Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' has sold for a staggering £179.7m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind this record-breaking sale.

Ultrarunner Jennings breaks 100-mile world record

Donegal's Caitriona Jennings breaks women's 100-mile world record in 12:37:04, revealing how ultrarunning brings 'huge sense of achievement' and encouraging more women to try extreme distances.

German Holocaust Artefacts Auction Cancelled

A controversial auction of Holocaust artefacts in Germany has been scrapped following complaints from survivors. Read how the 'System of Terror' sale was stopped.

World's Longest Straight Road in Saudi Arabia

Discover the world's longest straight road in Saudi Arabia, a 150-mile highway through the desert. Find out the driving time and safety warnings for this unique route.

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