A match jersey belonging to the legendary American basketball player LeBron James was sold at a Goldin auction for $722,240. The auction closed on 8 November 2026. The auction house’s commission is already included in the stated amount.
From $179.4 million to $450.3 million — that is what collectors paid for the five most expensive paintings ever sold at public auction. The all-time record still belongs to Leonardo da Vinci, though the rankings continue to shift. In 2025, Gustav Klimt entered the list, and in May 2026, Jackson Pollock rose to fourth place. All five record-breaking sales took place in New York.
The Audit Chamber has identified large-scale breaches in the Ministry of Culture’s management of state property and allocation of funds. The auditors issued an adverse opinion on the ministry’s financial statements, drawing particular attention to the chaos in the accounting for the national heritage and the lack of transparency in subsidies.
The previous evening, a grand anniversary event dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the founding of the legendary vocal-instrumental ensemble ‘Noroc’ took place on stage at the ‘Nicolae Sulac’ National Palace. The concert, organised by the State Public Organisation ‘Moldova-Concert’, served not only as a retrospective of the ensemble’s history, but also as an evening in memory of its founder, the outstanding composer and musician Mihai Dolgan.
Expanding access to culture for young people, creating new opportunities for artists, protecting cultural heritage and supporting independent media. These, according to the Ministry of Culture, are the main achievements of the government’s first 100 days in office, from 21 July to 30 October 2026.
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after 23 years with the Portuguese national team. During this time, the 41-year-old forward played 234 matches, scored 146 goals and helped the national team win three major international trophies. He remains the world record holder for the number of matches and goals scored for men’s national teams.
Michelangelo used homemade brushes with several working heads to apply parallel brushstrokes and achieve a distinctive play of light on the fresco. Traces of this unusual technique were discovered by Vatican restorers whilst cleaning ‘The Last Judgement’ in the Sistine Chapel.
On Wednesday, 4 November, the matches of the fourth round of the Champions League group stage took place. It was a matchday full of goals and unexpected results. The biggest upset was Como’s crushing 9–1 victory over Lens. Real Madrid and Manchester City’s hard-fought victories also attracted attention, whilst Liverpool suffered a defeat in Istanbul.
In the Champions League, the fourth round of the group stage took place on 3 November. The matchday was marked by a resounding victory for Paris Saint-Germain, a confident performance from Barcelona and a dramatic finish to the match between Manchester United and Roma.
There are only a few days left in Amsterdam to get a tattoo inspired by Rembrandt’s works. This unusual project at the artist’s house-museum offers those interested the chance to have his drawings and engravings transferred onto their skin, with prices starting at 100 euros.
