A marathon vote-counting exercise is underway in Ireland after an exit poll indicated a close race among the three largest political parties – Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, and Sinn Fein. The poll showed Fine Gael at 21%, Fianna Fail at 19.5%, and Sinn Fein at 21.1%, with potential coalition negotiations ahead. Ireland’s complex proportional representation system means full results may take days to emerge, as parties work towards forming a stable government amidst challenges like the housing crisis and immigration concerns.
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Violin used in Titanic movie sells for £54,000
A violin featured in James Cameron’s 1997 film Titanic has been auctioned for £54,000 in Wiltshire, alongside other memorabilia from the 1912 shipwreck. The instrument was played by Jonathan Evans-Jones, who portrayed band leader Wallace Hartley, and is prominently shown during the scene where the band plays the hymn "Nearer My God to Thee" as the ship sinks. This sale highlights the enduring interest in artifacts related to the Titanic disaster and its cultural representation...
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