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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Queen Elizabeth received $88 million breathtaking wedding gift from Nizam of Hyderabad

In 1947, Princess Elizabeth received a stunning wedding gift in the form of a necklace and tiara valued today at over $88 million. These precious pieces, given by the then-wealthy Nizam of Hyderabad, arrived five years before she took the throne to become England's Queen. Throughout her reign, the Queen wore the tiara at various white tie events.

Project Syndicate 

The Fall and Rise of American Democracy

Over time, as American democracy has increasingly fallen short of delivering on its core promises, the Democratic Party has contributed to the problem by catering to a narrow, privileged elite. To restore its own prospects and America’s signature form of governance, it must return to its working-class roots.

TheHill.com 

Axelrod says Hunter Biden pardon 'handled poorly'

Democratic strategist David Axelrod was critical of the way President Biden handled the pardoning of his son, Hunter Biden, saying it was done "poorly." "It was just handled poorly on top of everything," Axelrod told CNN's Anderson Cooper in an interview Monday. His comments came less than a day after Biden announced Sunday that he...

Huffingtonpost.co.uk 

Graham Norton Unveils Star-Studded Line-Up For His New Year's Eve Special

Graham Norton

The line-up for the final episode of Graham Norton’s talk show of 2024 has been unveiled.

A bonus episode of The Graham Norton Show is due to air on New Year’s Eve, where Robbie Williams will be discussing his new biopic Better Man (y’know, the one where he’s played by a CGI chimpanzee).

Robbie Williams

Joining Robbie on the iconic red sofa will be Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse, comedian John Bishop and Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek.

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Eesti Elu 

Jüri Toomepuu: Joe Biden jättis nüüd korraliku pleki oma pärandisse!

Ameerika President Joe Biden kasutas 1. detsembril oma presidendivolitusi oma kurjategijast pojale Hunterile armuandmiseks, kirjutab Jüri Toomepuu Eesti Päevalehes. Föderaalkohus mõistis Hunter Bideni süüdi relvaloa taotlusel valetamises narkootikumide sõltuvusest ja tulirelva omamisest, hoolimata sellest, et tal oli narkomaan.

Miningweekly.com 

Vale to produce up to 335Mt of iron-ore in 2025

Brazilian miner Vale said on Tuesday it expects to produce between 325-million and 335-million metric tons of iron-ore in 2025, following an output of about 328-million tons this year. Vale, one of the world's largest iron-ore producers, released the estimates ahead of an investor day in New York, where executives are expected to detail the forecasts and comment on the firm's strategic plans.

Voice of America 

Trump says he will 'block' Nippon Steel from taking over US Steel      

Washington — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said he would "block" a planned takeover of US Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel, a deal worth $14.9 billion including debts. "I am totally against the once great and powerful U.S. Steel being bought by a foreign company, in this case Nippon Steel of Japan," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "Through a series of Tax Incentives and Tariffs, we will make U.S. Steel Strong and Great Again, and it will happen FAST! As President... Читать дальше...