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Two-bedroom flats were listed for 35 days before the pandemic, but the average has dropped to 25 days. Source link

A YouTuber falls victim to generative AI on Chinese social media, but the ramifications stretch beyond China. Source link

UK laws have changed to keep up with the science that shows it can be safe.

The BBC asked members of the public what they thought of the newly unveiled official portrait of King Charles.Many were initially taken aback by the vivid red colour with some saying it looked like fire. Others described the painting as “unexpected” but “modern”. The oil painting by Jonathan Yeo is the first portrait of the King since his coronation. Source link

A prominent far-right German politician has been found guilty of knowingly using a Nazi slogan in a speech.Björn Höcke, who leads the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the state of Thuringia, was on trial for saying the words “Everything for Germany!” at a May 2021 rally. The slogan is associated with the SA stormtroopers, who played a key role in the Nazis’ rise to power.Höcke – a former history teacher – had denied knowing the phrase’s roots.The court in the eastern city of Halle convicted the 52-year-old of using symbols of a Nazi organisation and fined him €13,000 ($14,000;…

Asda has revealed plans to create a “town centre” in north-west London, including 1,500 homes.The proposals, which have not yet been submitted for planning permission, include a giant flagship superstore on its 10-acre Park Royal site, near Acton, replacing the current store.The company said about 500 of those homes would be provided as affordable.Asda said many apartments in the development would “utilise a landscaped podium” over the superstore. Source link

Sophie Harvey, of St Mary’s Road, Cirencester, is accused of taking the drug to end her pregnancy.

Mike Love hopes he can still collaborate with Wilson who has been placed under a conservatorship. Source link

The front line has turned from a relative stalemate to a major Russian offensive in a week. Source link

The dating apps will remove adverts critics said shamed women who were not sexually active. Source link