![Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81732180637_StarClub.jpg)
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
![Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/71732181777_ComedianMaurizioC.jpg)
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
![Maradona's 'Hand of God' jersey sells for record US$9.28m at auction Maradona's 'Hand of God' jersey sells for record US$9.28m at auction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61651723667_BritainMaradonasS.jpg)
Maradona's 'Hand of God' jersey sells for record US$9.28m at auction
The jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored his famous "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup was sold at an auction on Wednesday for a world record price of US$9.28 million.
Thu May 05 2022
![Kurt Cobain's blue guitar in Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' video to be sold at auction Kurt Cobain's blue guitar in Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' video to be sold at auction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649744916_KurtCobain.jpg)
Kurt Cobain's blue guitar in Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' video to be sold at auction
The auction also features other items, including an original Kurt Cobain artwork of Michael Jackson and one of his cars, a 1965 Dodge Dart.
Tue Apr 12 2022
![David Bowie painting bought for $4 sold at auction for nearly $90,000 David Bowie painting bought for $4 sold at auction for nearly $90,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61624715238_BOWIE.jpg)
David Bowie painting bought for $4 sold at auction for nearly $90,000
The sale price blew past auction house Cowley Abbot's estimated $7,000 to $10,000 valuation of the diminutive artwork.
Sun Jun 27 2021
![Boots Messi wore for 644th goal to be sold at auction Boots Messi wore for 644th goal to be sold at auction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51618625488_MESSI.jpg)
Boots Messi wore for 644th goal to be sold at auction
The legendary Argentinian forward's footwear is expected to fetch between 57,500 and 80,500 euros.
Sat Apr 17 2021
![First ever tweet turns 15 years old First ever tweet turns 15 years old](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81616380044_TWITTER.jpg)
First ever tweet turns 15 years old
The first short tweet on March 21, 2006 by the Twitter CEO is now being sold at auction, with bidding reaching $2.5 million.
Mon Mar 22 2021
![Van Gogh's drawing to fetch $10 million at Christie's Van Gogh's drawing to fetch $10 million at Christie's](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612230623_VANGOGH.jpg)
Van Gogh's drawing to fetch $10 million at Christie's
It is estimated between $7 million and $10 million, making it the most expensive drawing by the Dutch painter that will be ever sold at auction.
Tue Feb 02 2021
!['Harry Potter' author's chair sells for $394,000 in NY 'Harry Potter' author's chair sells for $394,000 in NY](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/41459997152_JKRowlingChair.jpg)
'Harry Potter' author's chair sells for $394,000 in NY
The chair on which British author J.K. Rowling sat to write the first two volumes of her best-selling "Harry Potter" series sold at auction in New York on Wednesday for $394,000.
Thu Apr 07 2016
![Fiat used by Pope during US visit sold at auction for $82,000 Fiat used by Pope during US visit sold at auction for $82,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/81454138438_FiatPope.jpg)
Fiat used by Pope during US visit sold at auction for $82,000
A Fiat 500L used by Pope Francis during his visit last year to the US city of Philadelphia sold at auction Friday for $82,000, with the proceeds going to various Catholic charities.
Sat Jan 30 2016
![Crocodile-skin handbag sells for a record $222,912: Christie's Crocodile-skin handbag sells for a record $222,912: Christie's](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/81433223740_295x200.jpg)
Crocodile-skin handbag sells for a record $222,912: Christie's
A fuchsia-coloured crocodile-skin Hermes bag has broken the record for the most expensive handbag sold at auction, selling for US$222,912.
Tue Jun 02 2015
![Elvis tour bus sells for nearly $270,000 in New York Elvis tour bus sells for nearly $270,000 in New York](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-05/51431834228_295x200.jpg)
Elvis tour bus sells for nearly $270,000 in New York
A custom-designed tour bus bought by Rock 'n' Roll King Elvis Presley for his back-up band in 1976 sold at auction in New York Saturday for $268,000, organizers said.
Sun May 17 2015
![Picasso sets RM649 million auction record in New York Picasso sets RM649 million auction record in New York](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-05/61431396077_295x200.jpg)
Picasso sets RM649 million auction record in New York
A Picasso masterpiece fetched more than $179 million in New York on Monday, smashing the world record for the most expensive art sold at auction in what was dubbed the "sale of the century."
Tue May 12 2015
![Indian PM Modi's personalised pinstripe up for auction Indian PM Modi's personalised pinstripe up for auction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-02/51424241313_295x200.jpg)
Indian PM Modi's personalised pinstripe up for auction
A suit with Narendra Modi's name stitched into the pinstripe, worn by the Indian premier when he met Barack Obama, is to be sold at auction on Wednesday to raise money to clean the Ganges.
Wed Feb 18 2015
![Bob Dylan guitar sells for nearly $1mln in New York Bob Dylan guitar sells for nearly $1mln in New York](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/71386374801_295x200.jpg)
Bob Dylan guitar sells for nearly $1mln in New York
The price for the 1964 Fender Stratocaster smashed its pre-sale estimate and made it the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction.
Fri Dec 06 2013
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025