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The Pixel, an image of a single pixel, fetched $1.36m after a 90-minute bidding war in the Southeby’s auction.
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In world-first move, Denmark stops using AstraZeneca’s vaccine altogether, citing ‘real risk’ of serious side effects.
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Long-time leader announces he will not seek another term in bid to avoid national ‘divide’ following inconclusive vote.
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Spain will keep first batch of doses of J&J shot in storage as it awaits approval from the European Medicines Agency.
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Greece and Libya to discuss delineating maritime boundaries, Athens says after a visit by Libya’s al-Menfi.
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Activists have raised the alarm over the crackdown, but the EU is turning a blind eye.
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Here’s what you need to know about inflation as food and petrol prices rocket.
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London readying response to challenge from Brussels over alleged breach of the UK-EU Brexit divorce deal.
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Researchers are exploring whether existing vaccines can be used ‘more flexibly’ in the fight against the pandemic.
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The US top diplomat spoke shortly before he was set to meet with his European counterparts in Brussels.
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Greek foreign minister meets his Turkish counterpart on Thursday in a bid to pave the way for a future summit.
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Defence minister’s accusation comes as Western powers pile pressure on Moscow over its military buildup at the border.
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Changing political dynamics in Northern Ireland are causing anxiety in unionist communities.
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Some are travelling for inoculations, arguing that they are protecting others. But experts have raised ethical concerns.