Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan created a fully functional toilet cast in 18-karat gold titled America, which was initially displayed at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City and later stolen from Blenheim Palace in the U.K. Two individuals involved in the theft were recently convicted in a U.K. court, with the toilet still missing. The stolen toilet, worth $6 million, was dismantled and sold in parts, with one of the thieves admitting to using it the day before the heist.
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Keir Starmer's Defence Spending Commitment Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a significant increase in UK defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 during the NATO summit in the Netherlands, with 3.5% allocated for core defence. This follows a prior promise to spend 2.5% of GDP starting in 2027, amid rising global security concerns, particularly regarding Iran and Ukraine. Need More Context? 🔎
Read morePrime Minister Mark Carney expressed caution regarding the potential for a U.S.-Canada economic and security pact by July 21, emphasizing that Canada would only accept a favorable deal amidst ongoing tariff discussions. He also highlighted Canada's strategy to diversify trade with reliable partners, following a new security partnership with the EU, while critiquing the simplistic focus on tariffs in trade negotiations. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreIran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a missile attack on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, responding to U.S. strikes on its nuclear sites, while U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with at least 430 Iranians and 25 Israelis killed in ongoing hostilities. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Iran shot missiles at a U.S. military base because they were angry...
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Read moreThe US Supreme Court has allowed President Trump's administration to resume deportations of migrants to third countries, reversing a lower court's requirement for migrants to present risks they might face. The decision has been criticized by the court's liberal justices as a "gross abuse," particularly concerning eight migrants removed to South Sudan despite their serious criminal convictions. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreGermany plans to increase its defense spending by over 66% by 2029, reaching €162 billion, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz responds to threats from Russia and the U.S. This includes annual military aid to Ukraine and aims to elevate defense spending to about 3.5% of GDP, surpassing France and the UK, while also implementing significant infrastructure investments and tax breaks to stimulate growth. Need More Context? 🔎
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