Francis Bacon painting sells for $84 million at surreal ‘hybrid’ virtual auction
Written by Oscar Holland, CNNA Francis Bacon triptych sold for over $84 million during a virtual auction at Sotheby's, on...
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The economy is falling apart but Wall Street had its best quarter in decades
The Dow (INDU) recorded its best quarter since the first three months of 1987 with a 17.8% jump, while the...
Adidas exec, Karen Parkin, who said racism talks are ‘noise’ is stepping down
"It has become clear to me that to unify the organization it would be better for me to retire and...
Netflix – CNN
The streaming service announced plans to deposit 2% of its cash, or an estimated $100 million, into Black-owned financial institutions...
Beyond Meat is coming to Alibaba’s grocery stores in China
The plant-based protein maker unveiled a new partnership on Wednesday with Chinese tech giant Alibaba (BABA), which will bring Beyond...
China discovers new swine flu with pandemic potential
Chinese researchers have discovered a new type of virus in pigs that can infect humans and is capable of causing...
Russians hit the reset button for Putin, but questions of legitimacy linger over his long-term rule
At first glance, everything seems to be going to plan for the Kremlin. Back in March, Valentina Tereshkova, a Russian...
China imposes sweeping national security law as Hong Kong marks handover anniversary
The law came into effect in Hong Kong in the lead-up to July 1 -- the 23rd anniversary of the...
TikTok users respond to India ban
TikTok was one of 59 apps, including Chinese messaging platform WeChat and mobile browser UC Browser, banned by the Indian...
German Special Forces unit to be dissolved, source says, after reported far-right links
"The Second Commando Company of the KSK will be dissolved," the source said, asking not to be named ahead of...
Balmoral, the Queen’s Scottish residence, is being used as a public toilet
London (CNN) — Walkers are relieving themselves in the grounds of Queen Elizabeth's Scottish residence, staff have said.Employees at Balmoral...
UAE architects make cement out of salt
A Dubai-based architect duo is looking to break from conventional building practices with an alternative cement conceived in the salt...
Lululemon to buy at-home fitness startup Mirror for $500 million
The company said Monday that it has entered into an agreement to buy home exercise startup Mirror for $500 million....
Kim Kardashian West’s KKW cosmetics line is worth $1 billion
After buying Kylie Jenner's beauty business last January, Coty (COTY) announced on Monday that it would acquire a 20% stake...
Hong Kong national security law passed by China
Beijing's top lawmaking body, the National People's Congress (NPC), passed the law unanimously on Tuesday morning local time, bypassing Hong...
Doctor: Even our best models didn't predict what we're seeing now
CNN's David McKenzie reports from a recreational center in South Africa converted into a field hospital as the country grapples...
Russia’s GRU: Spy agency known for brazenness back in the headlines
The GRU -- formally known as Main Directorate of the General Staff -- has long been accused by the West...
Belgium’s King Philippe sends ‘regrets’ to Congo for Leopold II atrocities
On the 60th anniversary of the DRC's independence, King Philippe of Belgium wrote a letter to President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi...
Hong Kong is about to be governed by a law most residents have never seen. And it’s already having an effect
According to reports in Communist Party-controlled media, the law is expected to criminalize offenses such as secession, subversion against the...
Activists want to make Black history compulsory in English schools
Activists are pushing for the Black community's history to become a compulsory part of England's national school curriculum. Historian David...
