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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.
United Kingdom
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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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Changing political dynamics in Northern Ireland are causing anxiety in unionist communities.
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UK Muslim Film aims to champion authentic representation, a move it hopes will help reduce Islamophobia.
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A fast rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has raised hopes of the economy bouncing back this year and in 2022.
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Shops, pub gardens and salons reopen, moves underpinned by swift vaccination programme.
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Investigation to focus on David Cameron’s efforts to lobby ministers on behalf of financier Lex Greensill.
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Brexit concerns and controversy over a funeral for a Sinn Fein figure have upset a delicate political balance.
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Then the audience switches off the TV.
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Director Farah Nablusi dedicates the award to ‘the people of Palestine’ in virtual acceptance speech.
Refugee filmmaker Hassan Akkad and restaurateur Asma Khan discuss their separate paths for combatting social injustice.
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The 31-year-old Irishwoman rode Minella Times to a landmark victory in the 173rd edition of the famous steeplechase.
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Micheal Martin issues warning after 14 police officers injured in another night of clashes in Northern Ireland.