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The Range’s ‘gorgeous’ £12.99 wall art that ‘looks more expensive’

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The new wall art, which some claim looks “gorgeous in real life,” is in demand by customers.

Shoppers are loving the wall art from The Range (Image: John Keeble/Getty Images))

A brand-new wall art from The Range is receiving rave reviews from customers. The artwork appears “beautiful when the sun catches it,” according to some artists.

The Range might have just what you need to update your home as the seasons change. Customers can’t get enough of the £12.99 Wildflower Framed Crystal Art.

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The Range shared a photo of the product on Facebook with the message “Hello, spring! Hello, brand-new wall art! The ideal way to revitalize your home and make it blooming this season like a genie”!

The post received numerous comments and hundreds of likes from enthralled shoppers. One person referred to the product as “beautiful,” while another claimed that it was “beautiful.”

A fourth customer referred to this as “so beautiful,” and a third said, “so beautiful.” Fifthly, “I need this,”

Another customer remarked, “These are gorgeous in real life.” One person called the artwork “so beautiful” and the other, “so beautiful,” said the artist. This is what I have on my wall.

A third shopper continued, “Redecorating but couldn’t wait to display it with two range collage frames.” This photo is stunning! looks more expensive than it actually is, which is also a good value.

For those who haven’t realized this is like a resin raised picture, another said: “This is beautiful when the sun touches it on the wall.

Also among the comments, one person wrote: “So pretty…even on a grey day this would brighten your world.” Another added: “Seen this yesterday, it’s gorgeous, the pic doesn’t do it justice.”

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IMF Appoints Elumelu To Advisory Council On Entrepreneurship And Growth

Tony Elumelu, the Founder and Group Chair of Heirs Holdings, has been appointed by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to its Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth.

His appointment was made public on Friday in a statement.

Global business leaders, policymakers, academics, and academics make up the IMF’s Advisory Council, which is focused on identifying and removing regulatory barriers to entrepreneurship.

Its task is to recommend policies that promote innovation, promote resource allocation, and foster long-term private sector-led economic growth.

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Elumelu, Africa’s most prominent proponent of entrepreneurship and the founder of the Foundation, which has supported, mentored, and trained over 25,000 African entrepreneurs since 2015, argues that entrepreneurship is the engine behind Africa’s economic transformation.

Elumelu, a self-made entrepreneur, believes that Africa’s private sector can and must play a leading role in the continent’s development by investing in social and economic value over the long term. This is why he embraces entrepreneurship.

Elumelu will play a key role in shaping Africa’s future economic policy.

Professor Ufuk Akcigit, Professor Harberger Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, and other members of the Council; Reema Bandar Al-Saud, the American ambassador to Saudi Arabia; Mr., the CEO, and co-founder of Salesforce, is the chair. ; Marc Benioff Ms. Santander, Chair of the Executive Committee, Banco Santander. Anita Botn ; Mr., Chairman, Tata Group. Chandrasekaran, Natarajan Ms. Margherita Della Valle Mr., founder, chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners. Robert Smith and Mr. Smith, the Argentine Minister of Deregulation and State Transformation. Federico Sturzenegger

McMahon returns to captain Ireland against Italy

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Italy v. Ireland Women’s Six Nations

Date: Sunday, March 30th, 2019 Kick-off: 00 BST

As a result of coach Scott Bemand’s three changes for the Parma game, Edel McMahon will lead Ireland out against Italy on Sunday.

McMahon was named blindside flanker in place of Brittany Hogan in the opener against France last weekend, starting with the score of 27-15.

In the second row, Dorothy Wall replaces Aoibheann Reilly with Fiona Tuite, who takes over from Aoibheann Reilly.

Before the game at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Bemand claims his team is “in good health.”

Ireland almost caused a stir in Belfast, but in the end France won despite Gabrielle Vernier receiving a red card in the 20th minute.

Italy lost to England last Sunday to start their campaign 38-5.

Ireland: McGann, Dalton, Higgins, Costigan (capt), O’Brien, Reilly, O’Dowd, Jones, Djougang, Campbell, Tuite, McMahon, King, Wafer, and Campbell.

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Kano Already Secured For APC Ahead Of 2027, Says Akpabio

Prior to the 2027 general elections, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Senate’s president, has vowed to make sure that Kano State will remain a powerfulhold for the All-Progress Party (APC).

He attributed this to the strategic influence of Senator Basheer Lado, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, and Senator Basheer Lado, Special Advisor to the President on Senate Issues.

Senator Lado, the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate matters, praised him for ensuring a smooth and confidential communication between the Executive and the Senate, describing his performance as unheard of.

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Kano is already secured for the APC ahead of 2027, according to Akpabio, the deputy senator president, the national chairman of the APC, and your strategic influence.

There hasn’t been a single leak of private communication between the Senate and the Presidency, according to him, since Senator Lado took office.

He warned that leaks could have a negative impact on national security and decision-making, and stressed the importance of maintaining confidentiality in governance.

Information security is a key issue in the government. It undermines national security where official business is conducted through leaks on newspapers’ and social media pages. He praised you for upholding the office’s integrity and ensuring effective governance, he said.

He also praised Lado’s contribution to improving communication and coordination between the Executive and the Legislature.

Outstanding performance from your last eight months. You improved governance by improving the effectiveness of the executive and legislative synergy.

Senator Lado responded by expressing gratitude for Akpabio’s leadership, highlighting his contribution to fostering cooperation between the Executive and the Legislature. He characterized the president of the Senate as a leader who puts the interests of the country before unity.

“Your presence here, Senator President, is a testament to the balance between the Executive and the Legislature,” said the president. It embodies a common goal and style of leadership that emphasizes national service.

Senator Lado praised the Senate President’s unwavering support for Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda and his legislative commitment to advance important government initiatives.

‘That ship has sailed’ – Root rules out ODI captaincy

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Joe Root claims that his appointment as England’s next limited-overs captain has “sailed” the “ship has sailed”

After Jos Buttler left after their early exit at the Champions Trophy, England are looking for a new captain for the one-day and T20 sides.

Root, 34, has never been a white-ball international leader, but he still leads England’s 50-over batsmen in a white-ball international. He captained the Test team from 2017 to 2022.

“I’ve done my time as a captain in an England shirt, but I’m confident that anyone who gets the chance will be very proud and do a fantastic job,” Root said to Sky Sports.

After serving for two and a half years, Buttler resigned, but there hasn’t been much public interest in finding a replacement.

England will not rush the decision, according to managing director Rob Key, who stated that there are other options available to include Ben Stokes combining the duties of Test skipper and his own.

Coach Brendon McCullum has not ruled out naming separate 50-over and T20 captains. Given that Root is not currently playing for England’s cricket team in the shortest format, that could have allowed him to captain for 50 overs together with a different T20 skipper.

Although he was Buttler’s vice-captain, Batter Harry Brook is a key player in all three formats, he is still a strong choice.

To manage his schedule, he canceled the Indian Premier League that is currently in play.

Additionally, Key and McCullum will think about appointing a former national team’s successful captain, with Sam Billings, who earlier told BBC Sport, saying he would “jump” at the chance.

England have won three disappointing World Cup appearances, which led to Buttler’s resignation, after winning the 50-over World Cup in 2019 and the T20 title in 2022.

Root described their winless group-stage exit as disappointing.

We performed poorly against what we were capable of. That team has a lot of talent and a lot more to offer.

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Is Trump’s Greenland plan part of a scramble for the Arctic?

Before his vice president, JD Vance, will visit the semi-autonomous Danish territory, US President Donald Trump reiterated his plans to purchase Greenland.

For international security and safety, we need Greenland. It is required. Trump stated in a Wednesday interview that “we must have it.”

He added, “We need Greenland, you know, at the White House.” And we need Greenland, including Denmark, according to the statement, adding that the US will “as far as we can go.”

Greenland, where calls for full independence from Denmark have long been voiced out, was angered by his comments. 85 percent of the population of the Arctic region has now voiced opposition to resuming its rule.

Other people have noted Trump’s ambitions.

Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, responded to Trump’s tweets on Thursday, saying that his apprehension about Greenland is unsurprising and historical.

In the wake of the world’s desperate search for the resources, Putin explained that the US has long desired the mineral-rich Arctic region.

The Arctic scramble and why Greenland is significant are covered in more detail here.

Is Russia concerned about US control of Greenland?

Putin stated at the International Arctic Forum that he believes Trump is serious about acquiring Greenland and that US efforts will continue to do so in Murmansk, Russia’s largest city within the Arctic circle.

It may appear surprising at first glance, and it would be wrong to assume that the current US administration is making some sort of extravagant statements, Putin said, adding that it is obvious that the US will continue to pursue its “geostrategic, military-political, and economic interests in the Arctic.”

Putin also expressed concern about the transatlantic military alliance between North America and Europe, which includes Russia’s neighbors, Finland and Sweden. Sweden joined NATO in 2024, and Finland joined in 2023.

Russia has never threatened the Arctic, but “we will closely monitor the developments and formulate a plan to combat it by strengthening our military might and modernizing our military base,” Putin said.

Russia’s willingness to cooperate with foreign partners in the Arctic, he added, was “open.”

The more significant the outcomes will be and the more opportunities there are for us to launch international projects in the Arctic with Western nations and friendly nations if they show an interest in joint work.

The US Vice President is in Greenland for what reason?

On Friday, US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance will make their first appearance in Greenland.

According to a statement from Vance’s office, they will travel to the US’s Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland with US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and White House National Security Advisor Mike Waltz to get a briefing on Arctic security issues and meet with US service members.

Mute Egede, the acting head of government in Greenland, stated in an online post on Monday that the country had not actually invited anyone to come in for an official or private visit.

The post read, “We have kindly requested all countries to respect this process, and the current government is a caretaker government awaiting the formation of a new government coalition.”

The Vances changed their travel plan after this. The couple will only travel to the US base while Usha Vance was originally scheduled to attend Sisimiut’s Avannaata Qimussersu dogsled race.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen expressed his approval of this change of course when he stated to Danish radio DR: “I actually think it’s very positive that the Americans are cancelling their visit to Greenlandic society. We are not opposed to them going to their own base in Pituffik, which they will visit.

However, both Denmark and Greenland have expressed concern about Trump’s comments made before his vice president’s trip.

Danish broadcasters were able to hear Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s statement on Tuesday: “I have to say that the pressure being put on Greenland and Denmark in this situation is unacceptable. And we will resist it because of it.

President Trump has a serious attitude. He desires Greenland. Therefore, [this visit] cannot be seen separately from anything else.

Why does the US value Greenland so highly?

Trump has stated at least once that he wants to acquire Greenland, saying that it is essential to US national security, since his inauguration on January 20.

Between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, Denmark has a semi-autonomous territory called Greenland. Former Danish colony occupies the island.

Its capital Nuuk is located 3, 500 kilometers (2, 174 miles) east of Copenhagen, which is located 3, 500 kilometers (2, 174 miles) away from New York (some 2, 900 kilometers or 1, 800 miles).

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The US considers its strategic importance because of its location, which provides the shortest route between North America and Europe. Washington would gain access to both its military and ballistic missile early warning system.

The US is interested in installing radars in the waters that connect Greenland, Iceland, and the United Kingdom. The US wants to track Russian and Chinese ships because these waters serve as their entry point.

Additionally, Greenland is a rich producer of rare earth minerals, which are used to create technology. According to a 2023 survey, Greenland contains 25 of the 34 minerals that the European Commission deemed to be “critical raw materials.”

Indigenous Inuit people who oppose the extraction of oil and gas make up the majority of Greenland’s population, 56, 000 people.

The US has long expressed interest in Greenland, but Trump is not the first US leader to do so.

After the US purchased Alaska from Russia, US Secretary of State William H. Seward attempted to negotiate with Russia to purchase Greenland in 1867. The attempt, however, failed. US President Harry S. Truman proposed buying the island in 1946, an offer that Denmark rejected when the island was still a Danish colony.

Is the Arctic in a compulsion to control it?

The Arctic’s vast untapped resources are becoming more accessible as the planet warms as a result of climate change. These resources are now being sought after by nations like the US, Canada, China, and Russia.

Canada made a policy statement outlining its plans to increase its military and diplomatic presence in the Arctic in December 2024. In the area, Russia is also building power plants and military installations.

In response to Western sanctions, Russia and China have been collaborating to develop Arctic shipping routes as Beijing searches for alternatives to its traditional shipping route and reduces its dependence on the Strait of Malacca.

Due to melting ice, the Northern Sea Route (NSR), a maritime route in the Arctic Ocean, is becoming more accessible. Shipping trips can be significantly shorter with the NSR. Due to sanctions from the West, Russia wants to increase trade with Asia and Europe through the NSR. The NSR saw a quarter-fold increase in oil shipments from Russia to China last year.