Rarely-seen Francis Bacon triptych sells for $45m at auction

A Francis Bacon small-format triptych of his lover George Dyer made what Sotheby's called a "landmark" price of £26.7 million ($45.4 million) yesterday, in a contemporary art sale that surpassed estimates and set new records. Video: Reuters

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My Lovely Turkey

At the My Lovely Pig Rescue in Co Kildare, Cathy Davey has a unique way of caring for two rescued turkeys who are stuck indoors due to avian flu restrictions.


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