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World - / Oct 24, 2026 - Little-known Dutch painting from English manor collection sells for £70,000 against £8,000 estimate - A charming oil painting, thought to be created by Hendrik Gerritsz Pot, surfaced during an October auction after being held within a family collection for years. This artwork, illustrating a woman with a lute accompanied by a dog, has a dubious connection to Pot's Merry Company series. It astonishingly sold for £70,000, outpacing its initial estimate of £8,000, reflecting heightened bidder enthusiasm.

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World - / Oct 24, 2026 - 'Another little Epic Fury': Trump issues new warning; Iran says 'don't play with fire' US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with potential military action if no diplomatic agreement is reached soon. He referenced the previous operation named 'Epic Fury' while addressing supporters in Florida. Additionally, US intelligence reports indicate Iran's increased efforts to target American diplomats in the Middle East. Amidst rising tensions, the US has ordered non-emergency personnel to leave Saudi Arabia due to security concerns.

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