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1. Claude Monet's 'Iris' becomes most expensive artwork sold at auction in France, Sotheby's says Express Tribune · 25 Oct 2026

   Claude Monet's "Iris" was sold late on Thursday ​for €50 million ($56.05 million), becoming the ‌most expensive work of art sold at auction in France, Sotheby's ​said. The painting, completed toward ​the end of Monet's life, ⁠attracted frantic bidding with ​six people battling it out ​for 45 minutes…

2. RSP panel to examine audio as Khagendra Sunar denies allegations of violence against woman Kathmandu Post · 25 Oct 2026

   The lawmaker has alleged a conspiracy against him, prompting the party’s disciplinary committee to seek further evidence and consider technical analysis of the recording attributed to him.

3. Kathmandu Police spokesperson says security arrangements for this NPL will be stronger and more dependable Kathmandu Post · 25 Oct 2026

   Superintendent of Police Dan Bahadur Thapa explains the security plan, the technology behind it and the police’s fight against illegal betting.

4. Calais, 10 years after the Jungle: Migrants still risk the Channel crossing France 24 · 25 Oct 2026

   Ten years ago, in 2016, thousands of #migrants lived in what was known as the “Great #Jungle”, a vast camp on the outskirts of #Calais. It took the authorities seven days to dismantle it. Today, dozens of smaller “jungles” are scattered across a wider stretch of the coastline. These camps are…

5. Serie A: Inter rally late to beat Fiorentina 2-1 after comeback Punch · 25 Oct 2026

   Inter Milan scored twice in stoppage time to complete a remarkable 2-1 comeback win over Fiorentina and return to the top of the Serie A table. Read More: https://punchng.com/serie-a-inter-rally-late-to-beat-fiorentina-2-1-after-comeback/

6. Why are earbuds usually cheaper than headphones? Engadget · 25 Oct 2026

   Earbuds tend to be smaller and less complex to build than headphones.

7. ‘Extra, extra!’ New book brings ancient Talmudic texts to life for readers of all ages - review Jerusalem Post · 25 Oct 2026

   The Talmud Chronicles: Bringing Talmudic Events to Life covers significant historical events from around 100-200 CE and breathes life into characters from the Talmud.

8. UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh receives more support in bid to become next UN secretary-general Jerusalem Post · 25 Oct 2026

   Prior to her role as UAE permanent representative to the UN, Nusseibeh established the UAE Foreign Affairs Ministry's Policy Planning Department and served as its first director for three years.

9. Israel needs unity: Why Herzog must bring Netanyahu, Eisenkot together - opinion Jerusalem Post · 25 Oct 2026

   Supporting a change in government does not justify dismissing millions of traditional, religious, or conservative Israelis as primitive, dangerous, or morally inferior.

10. Settler violence is a political blind spot in Israel’s election campaign - opinion Jerusalem Post · 25 Oct 2026

    Settler violence could expose the government’s security failures, but Israel’s political landscape makes it a risky issue for opposition leaders to raise.