”Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures)” by British artist David Hockney fetched $90.3 million at Christie’s on Thursday night.
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Rebel Wilson ‘proud’ despite losing bid to keep most of defamation payout
Rebel Wilson said she was glad she’d stood up to “a bully” despite losing most of the payout in her defamation case against an Australian magazine.
8 U.N. Peacekeepers Killed in Congo in Area Facing Ebola Outbreak
Twelve Congolese soldiers were also killed in a joint military operation against rebels in Congo’s northeast, which is facing a deadly Ebola outbreak, according to the Security Council.
Mira Sorvino: Me Too can’t just be ‘naming and shaming’
The Oscar-winning actress was one of the first to come forward with allegations of abuse against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
Spice Girls add 2 shows to reunion tour as ticket demand skyrockets
The band on Saturday added extra gigs in London and Manchester. The reunion tour will now begin at Etihad Stadium in Manchester on May 31.
Car Bombs Kill at Least 20 in Somalia’s Capital
The Islamic extremist group the Shabab claimed responsibility.
4 Car Bombs Explode by Hotel in Somalia’s Capital; 20 Dead
Four car bombs by Islamic extremists exploded outside a hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, Friday afternoon killing at least 20 people and injuring 17, said police.
At Least 47 Die in Zimbabwe When Buses Collide
One of the buses tried to pass two large trucks on a stretch of the road where overtaking is prohibited, an official said.
Macron Praises World War I General Who Later Collaborated With Nazis
He called Marshal Philippe Petain a “great soldier” in comments that triggered outrage among French Jews.
Ariana Grande named Billboard’s 2018 Woman of the Year
Ariana Grande will receive the award at Billboard’s 13th annual Women in Music event on Dec. 6 in New York City.