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Price guarantees are common at art auctions
Going, going, not guaranteed “LADIES AND gentlemen”—the auctioneer scans the room one last time—“the Hockney is sold!” The hammer comes down at $ 90.3m (including fees). Last month a pool scene by David Hockney, a British painter (pictured), set a new auction record for a work by a living artist. What made it an even […]
NATO ‘security guarantees’ do not apply to partner Israel – Stoltenberg
NATO is not obliged to come to the rescue should a hypothetical war break out between Iran and Israel, Jens Stoltenberg has told Germany’s Der Spiegel, amid increased tensions between the bitter Middle East rivals. “Israel is our partner, but not a member of NATO. The security guarantee of Article 5 does not apply to […]
NATO guarantees – just a myth? German memo claims US free to decide whether or not to aid its allies
Under the NATO Treaty, the US has a right to independently decide whether it is obliged to help its allies, a confidential German memo says. A historian, who obtained the document, says it effectively makes the whole agreement just a declaration of intent. “In case of a military attack on any NATO country and Germany […]
Property news: ONE sign that ‘almost guarantees’ your house is infested with BLACK mould
Black mould can cause a range of health problems, which can be very problematic. The NHS says “if you have damp and mould you’re more likely to have respiratory problems, respiratory infections, allergies or asthma. “Damp and mould can also affect the immune system.” Whether you rent or own your home – make sure you […]
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte refuses to give Diego Costa and Eden Hazard guarantees
Chelsea duo Diego Costa and Eden Hazard were dropped to the bench for the FA Cup semi-final win over Tottenham on Saturday. But the pair entered the field to help Chelsea claim a 4-2 win in extra time and secure safe passage to the final. Hazard scored the decisive third goal for Chelsea to take […]
