Marie Antoinette’s jewels up for auction
The sale in Geneva is one of the most important royal jewellery auctions ever, says Sotheby’s.
Racing dogs facing uncertain future after Florida vote
The hunt is on for homes for thousands of dogs after Florida voted to close all its tracks by 2021.
Pink Legacy diamond sold for world record price
The Pink Legacy diamond sold for 50.3 million Swiss Francs ($50m), a world record price per carat.
‘Not Disneyland’: Dutch hit back at ‘over-tourism’
Within the past few years Kinderdijk’s windmills have become a tourist magnet, and residents are unhappy.
Melania calls for national security aide Mira Ricardel’s firing
The first lady’s office says the aide “no longer deserves the honour” of serving the White House.
JUUL suspends flavoured e-cigarette sales to curb teen use
The company, under pressure to curb its popularity with teenagers, is temporarily stopping retail sales.
FBI: Spike in US hate crimes for third year in a row
The US saw a 17% increase in hate crime incidents last year compared with 2016, according to FBI data.
Russia minefield found by major road
A Russian wartime minefield has been found alongside a major highway.
Polish carer ‘killed six elderly patients’ in Germany
The Polish care worker, who worked in German nursing homes, has been charged with six counts of murder.
California fires: Winds propel fires as death toll rises
Firefighters are battling deadly blazes in the north and south of the US state.