Faberge egg sells for world-record sum

A vintage Fabergé egg, known as the Imperial Winter Egg, has been sold for a record £22.9 million at a London auction, surpassing the previous record of £8.9 million set in 2007. This exquisite piece was commissioned in 1913 by Emperor Nicholas II as an Easter gift for his mother, Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, and is celebrated for its lavish design and intricate craftsmanship.

The UK government has expressed concerns regarding China's new mega-embassy in London, which some believe could serve as a center for espionage activities. The embassy's significant presence in the capital raises alarms about potential security risks associated with Chinese diplomatic operations.

A rare Fabergé egg, known as the Imperial Winter Egg, was sold for a record £22.9 million at a London auction. This exquisite piece, adorned with 4,500 diamonds, was originally commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia in 1913.

The UK government has postponed its decision on the approval of China's proposed super-embassy in London until January, coinciding with Labour leader Keir Starmer's anticipated visit to Beijing. This delay follows formal submissions from the Home Office and Foreign Office, which raised no security objections to the plans.

An official report has revealed that a quarter of police forces in England and Wales have yet to implement basic policies for investigating sexual offences, highlighting ongoing failures to protect women despite commitments made following the murder of Sarah Everard by a police officer in 2021.

Two British women, Melanie Watters and Janine Reid, have been stranded in Pussellawa, Sri Lanka, since Thursday due to landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah, and are reported to be running out of food and water. The cyclone has led to severe flooding and landslides across the region, with a rising death toll now reported at 465.

The UK government has postponed its decision regarding the approval of a Chinese 'super embassy' in London until January, reflecting ongoing concerns about the implications of such a significant diplomatic presence.

Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, a Nigerian-British director, premiered her debut film, Dreamers, at the London film festival. The semi-autobiographical love story is set in an immigration detention centre and explores her experiences fleeing persecution in Nigeria. Gharoro-Akpojotor expressed vulnerability during the screening, feeling exposed as she shared her personal narrative with a home audience after its earlier premiere in Berlin.