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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.
Klimt Sells for $236.4M, Sets New Auction Record
Gustav Klimt's masterpiece sells for a record $236.4 million at Sotheby's, becoming the most expensive modern artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind the sale.
Klimt portrait sells for £179.7m at Sotheby's auction
Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' has sold for a record £179.7m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the painting's dramatic history.
British pocket watch sells for record £2.1 million
A British-made pocket watch, described as one of the world's most complicated, has sold for a record £2.1 million at auction in Geneva, far exceeding its pre-sale estimate.
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.
Cilla Black's Vintage Fashion Auction for Charity
Over 240 pieces from Cilla Black's iconic wardrobe go to auction on November 28, with prices starting at £20. Discover vintage gems supporting disadvantaged children.
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.
Gene Hackman's Secret Art Collection Unveiled at Auction
Discover Gene Hackman's hidden artistic talent and fascinating film memorabilia, including his abandoned Silence of the Lambs project, in this exclusive Bonhams auction collection.
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.
Alan Rickman's Personal Archive Heads to Auction
Rare Alan Rickman scripts from Die Hard & Harry Potter go to auction. Discover the late actor's annotated notes & personal treasures. Bid from 5-7 Dec.
Van Der Beek auctions Dawson's Creek items for cancer care
Actor James Van Der Beek auctions Dawson's Creek treasures to fund colorectal cancer treatment, highlighting UK healthcare costs. Explore his emotional journey.
Policewoman sets 733 pull-up record, faces online trolls
Queensland police officer Jade Henderson broke the Guinness World Record with 733 pull-ups in an hour, only to be met with baseless steroid accusations from online trolls. Discover her inspiring story of resilience.
£5.7m found in £380 storage locker auction win
A lucky bidder discovered millions in cash after buying a storage unit for just £380. Read how this modern treasure hunt unfolded and what happened next.
Scottish WWI sniper killed 100 Germans, medals for sale
Discover the incredible story of a Scottish WWI sniper who personally killed 100 German soldiers and led a crack team that eliminated 3,000 enemies, with his military medals now coming to auction.
Bob Mackie Auctions Cher & Taylor Swift Iconic Outfits
Fashion history unfolds as legendary costume designer Bob Mackie auctions iconic outfits worn by Cher, Taylor Swift, and other music legends in a landmark Beverly Hills sale.
McCaffrey breaks NFL record in 49ers victory
San Francisco 49ers' star running back Christian McCaffrey makes NFL history with unprecedented touchdown record in commanding victory over Los Angeles Chargers.
Lost Canaletto Masterpiece Could Fetch £5 Million
A breathtaking Canaletto painting of Venice's Grand Canal, hidden from public view for nearly a century, emerges for spectacular Sotheby's sale this autumn. Art experts hail the 18th-century masterpiece as 'extraordinarily fresh' and 'perfectly preserved'
Billionaire gloats as Block contestants get nothing
Billionaire Adrian Portelli celebrates brutal Block finale outcome where contestants walked away with nothing after his dramatic auction tactics. The property tycoon's social media gloating sparks controversy.
The Block House Sells for $4.25 Million Below Reserve
In a stunning property auction upset, contestants from The Block Australia watched in horror as their meticulously renovated house sold for a massive loss, leaving dreams shattered and questions unanswered about the reality TV property gamble.
Chepngetich smashes women's marathon world record in Chicago
Kenyan athlete Ruth Chepngetich demolishes the women's marathon world record at the Chicago Marathon, clocking an incredible 2:12:25 and taking 43 seconds off the previous benchmark.
Arsenal Break Chelsea's Premier League Goal Record
Gunners rewrite history books with unprecedented goal-scoring feat, breaking Chelsea's long-standing Premier League record in spectacular fashion at the Emirates.
Rowan Atkinson's Netflix Jaguar sells for £130k at auction
Comedy legend Rowan Atkinson's stunning 1997 Jaguar XJ6 from Netflix's 'Man vs Bee' fetches astonishing price at auction, proving the star's automotive Midas touch continues to dazzle collectors.
Ronaldo smashes World Cup record in Portugal victory
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has made football history yet again, becoming the first male player to score in five different World Cups during Portugal's thrilling 3-2 win against Ghana.
Engineer Grows Record 2700lb Pumpkin, Wins $30k Prize
A structural engineer from California has claimed victory at the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off with a gargantuan specimen tipping scales at over 2700 pounds, securing the $30,000 grand prize.
World Cup 2026 Draw Date Revealed for Historic Tournament
The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw date has been officially announced, setting the stage for the biggest football tournament in history featuring 48 teams across North America.
The Block House Fails to Sell at Auction
Exclusive: The Block's highly anticipated Brighton property fails to attract a single bid at auction, leaving contestants devastated as Australia's property market shows signs of cooling. Discover what went wrong with this prime real estate opportunity.
Cape Verde stun Cameroon to reach World Cup 2026
The tiny island nation of Cape Verde has defied all odds, booking their place at the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory over Cameroon, while Eswatini's fairytale run came to an end.
World Cup 2026 Draw Date Confirmed for Vancouver
FIFA announces December 2025 for the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup draw in Vancouver, setting the stage for the expanded 48-team tournament across North America.
Cronulla garage treasures sell for thousands in auction frenzy
A lifetime of forgotten possessions from a Cronulla garage transformed into a treasure trove for bargain hunters, with vintage tools and collectibles selling for thousands in a dramatic clearance auction.
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