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Frida Kahlo painting sells for $54.7m, breaking record for female artists
A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7m and made auction history at Sotheby’s in New York.
Fugees rapper sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal Obama donations
Justice Department prosecutors accused Grammy-winning rapper Pras Michel of betraying his country for money.
Lebanon arrests alleged drug kingpin sanctioned by US State Department
Noah Zaitar allegedly ran a drug empire, producing and exporting narcotics, including the synthetic stimulant captagon.
US judge orders end to Trump’s deployment of troops in Washington, DC
US president's controversial deployment of soldiers to US cities has raised alarm and a series of legal challenges.
What’s in the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein?
US Congress votes to release more Department of Justice files on the Epstein case.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,366
Here are the key events from day 1,366 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump announces new offshore drilling projects despite bipartisan pushback
The plan would include six new offshore sales between 2027 and 2030.
Zelenskyy ready to work on US-backed plan to end Russia-Ukraine war
Zelenskyy confirms that he discussed the US-backed plan with US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll in Kyiv.
COP30 attendees in Brazil forced to evacuate pavilion following fire
Officials say the fire was contained within six minutes, and 13 attendees were treated for smoke inhalation.
What are the consequences of an escalating global arms race?
Worldwide military spending hits record highs as technology changes face of warfare.

