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    Construction Workers
    Construction workers operate heavy tools and position reinforcement materials on a concrete surface filled with dowel anchors at a construction site in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 12, 2025. The workers wear high-visibility vests and helmets while preparing the site for further structural development. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Construction Workers
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    Construction Workers
    Construction workers operate heavy tools and position reinforcement materials on a concrete surface filled with dowel anchors at a construction site in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 12, 2025. The workers wear high-visibility vests and helmets while preparing the site for further structural development. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

     

  • Credai Rajasthan Real Estate Expo 2025 In Jaipur
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    Credai Rajasthan Real Estate Expo 2025 In Jaipur
    Rajasthan Urban Development Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra and MLA Balmukund Acharya attend the inauguration of the CREDAI Rajasthan Real Estate Expo-2025 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Vishal Bhatnagar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Credai Rajasthan Real Estate Expo 2025 In Jaipur
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    Credai Rajasthan Real Estate Expo 2025 In Jaipur
    Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari addresses during the inauguration of the CREDAI Rajasthan Real Estate Expo-2025 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Vishal Bhatnagar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Credai Rajasthan Real Estate Expo 2025 In Jaipur
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    Credai Rajasthan Real Estate Expo 2025 In Jaipur
    Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari and State Urban Development Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra attend the inauguration of the CREDAI Rajasthan Real Estate Expo-2025 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Vishal Bhatnagar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Credai Rajasthan Real Estate Expo 2025 In Jaipur
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    Credai Rajasthan Real Estate Expo 2025 In Jaipur
    Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari addresses during the inauguration of the CREDAI Rajasthan Real Estate Expo-2025 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Vishal Bhatnagar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Credai Rajasthan Real Estate Expo 2025 In Jaipur
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    Credai Rajasthan Real Estate Expo 2025 In Jaipur
    Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari addresses during the inauguration of the CREDAI Rajasthan Real Estate Expo-2025 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Vishal Bhatnagar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Credai Rajasthan Real Estate Expo 2025 In Jaipur
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    Credai Rajasthan Real Estate Expo 2025 In Jaipur
    Rajasthan Urban Development Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra and MLA Balmukund Acharya attend the inauguration of the CREDAI Rajasthan Real Estate Expo-2025 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Vishal Bhatnagar/NurPhoto)

     

  • Rachel Reeves UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visit a housing development site
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    Rachel Reeves UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visit a housing development site
    24/03/2025. Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner meet construction workers at the Bournes Bank site in Stoke-on-Trent. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor / Treasury

    Rachel Reeves is a British politician who serves, since July 2024, as Chancellor of the Exchequer and concurrently Second Lord of the Treasury. A member of the Labour Party, she has been Member of Parliament for Leeds West and Pudsey, formerly Leeds West, since 2010.

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  • Rachel Reeves UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visit a housing development site
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    Rachel Reeves UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visit a housing development site
    24/03/2025. Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner meet construction workers at the Bournes Bank site in Stoke-on-Trent. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor / Treasury

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  • Rachel Reeves UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visit a housing development site
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    Rachel Reeves UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visit a housing development site
    24/03/2025. Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner meet construction workers at the Bournes Bank site in Stoke-on-Trent. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor / Treasury

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  • Rachel Reeves UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visit a housing development site
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    Rachel Reeves UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visit a housing development site
    24/03/2025. Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner meet construction workers at the Bournes Bank site in Stoke-on-Trent. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor / Treasury

    Rachel Reeves is a British politician who serves, since July 2024, as Chancellor of the Exchequer and concurrently Second Lord of the Treasury. A member of the Labour Party, she has been Member of Parliament for Leeds West and Pudsey, formerly Leeds West, since 2010.

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  • Rachel Reeves UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visit a housing development site
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    Rachel Reeves UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visit a housing development site
    24/03/2025. Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner meet construction workers at the Bournes Bank site in Stoke-on-Trent. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor / Treasury

    Rachel Reeves is a British politician who serves, since July 2024, as Chancellor of the Exchequer and concurrently Second Lord of the Treasury. A member of the Labour Party, she has been Member of Parliament for Leeds West and Pudsey, formerly Leeds West, since 2010.

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  • Rachel Reeves UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visit a housing development site
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    Rachel Reeves UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visit a housing development site
    24/03/2025. Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner meet construction workers at the Bournes Bank site in Stoke-on-Trent. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor / Treasury

    Rachel Reeves is a British politician who serves, since July 2024, as Chancellor of the Exchequer and concurrently Second Lord of the Treasury. A member of the Labour Party, she has been Member of Parliament for Leeds West and Pudsey, formerly Leeds West, since 2010.

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  • Rachel Reeves UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visit a housing development site
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    Rachel Reeves UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visit a housing development site
    24/03/2025. Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner meet construction workers at the Bournes Bank site in Stoke-on-Trent. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor / Treasury

    Rachel Reeves is a British politician who serves, since July 2024, as Chancellor of the Exchequer and concurrently Second Lord of the Treasury. A member of the Labour Party, she has been Member of Parliament for Leeds West and Pudsey, formerly Leeds West, since 2010.

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  • Israel has sped up settlement-building in East Jerusalem since Gaza war began
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    Israel has sped up settlement-building in East Jerusalem since Gaza war began
    Government ministries and offices behind most contentious of projects, which will create thousands of housing units.

    Israel's government has accelerated the construction of settlements across East Jerusalem, with more than 20 projects totalling thousands of housing units having been approved or advanced since the start of the war in Gaza six months ago, planning documents show.

    Construction of an expansion of the existing settlement of East Talpiyot.

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  • Israel has sped up settlement-building in East Jerusalem since Gaza war began
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    Israel has sped up settlement-building in East Jerusalem since Gaza war began
    Government ministries and offices behind most contentious of projects, which will create thousands of housing units.

    Israel's government has accelerated the construction of settlements across East Jerusalem, with more than 20 projects totalling thousands of housing units having been approved or advanced since the start of the war in Gaza six months ago, planning documents show.

    Givat Hamatos, where Israel is currently building the first new settlement in 20 years in East Jerusalem

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  • Israel has sped up settlement-building in East Jerusalem since Gaza war began
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    Israel has sped up settlement-building in East Jerusalem since Gaza war began
    Government ministries and offices behind most contentious of projects, which will create thousands of housing units.

    Israel's government has accelerated the construction of settlements across East Jerusalem, with more than 20 projects totalling thousands of housing units having been approved or advanced since the start of the war in Gaza six months ago, planning documents show.

    Givat Hamatos, where Israel is currently building the first new settlement in 20 years in East Jerusalem

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  • Israel has sped up settlement-building in East Jerusalem since Gaza war began
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    Israel has sped up settlement-building in East Jerusalem since Gaza war began
    Government ministries and offices behind most contentious of projects, which will create thousands of housing units.

    Israel's government has accelerated the construction of settlements across East Jerusalem, with more than 20 projects totalling thousands of housing units having been approved or advanced since the start of the war in Gaza six months ago, planning documents show.

    A flock of sheep grazes nearby the area in Beit Safafa slated for the new settlement of Givat Shaked. Currently, the Israeli authorities have constructed a temporary cement plant for construction of expansion of the light-rail line. The authorities placed it despite the strong objections by the Beit Safafa community.

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  • Israel has sped up settlement-building in East Jerusalem since Gaza war began
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    Israel has sped up settlement-building in East Jerusalem since Gaza war began
    Government ministries and offices behind most contentious of projects, which will create thousands of housing units.

    Israel's government has accelerated the construction of settlements across East Jerusalem, with more than 20 projects totalling thousands of housing units having been approved or advanced since the start of the war in Gaza six months ago, planning documents show.

    The northwestern side of the Palestinian neighbourhood of Beit Safafa in East Jerusalem overlooking West Jerusalem. The shepherd is walking and grazing his herd on the community's only remaining land reserve (vacant space) where Israel intends to build a new Israeli settlement called Givat Shaked with over 1000 housing units in high-rise apartment buildings. This plan was approved during the war.

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  • Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
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    Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
    The Chancellor visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
    Chancellor Jeremy Hunt speaks with Vice Chair and President of Microsoft Brad Smith, during a visit to Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site, in Acton. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor/HM Treasury.

    Jeremy Hunt is a British politician serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer since 14 October 2022. He previously served in the Cabinet as Foreign Secretary from 2018 to 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for South West Surrey since 2005.

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  • Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
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    Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
    The Chancellor visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
    Chancellor Jeremy Hunt speaks with Vice Chair and President of Microsoft Brad Smith, during a visit to Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site, in Acton. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor/HM Treasury.

    Jeremy Hunt is a British politician serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer since 14 October 2022. He previously served in the Cabinet as Foreign Secretary from 2018 to 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for South West Surrey since 2005.

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  • Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
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    Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
    A view of Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site, in Acton. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor/HM Treasury.

    Jeremy Hunt is a British politician serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer since 14 October 2022. He previously served in the Cabinet as Foreign Secretary from 2018 to 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for South West Surrey since 2005.

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  • Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
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    Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
    Chancellor Jeremy Hunt visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site, in Acton. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor/HM Treasury.

    Jeremy Hunt is a British politician serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer since 14 October 2022. He previously served in the Cabinet as Foreign Secretary from 2018 to 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for South West Surrey since 2005.

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  • Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
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    Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
    Chancellor Jeremy Hunt visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site, in Acton. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor/HM Treasury.

    Jeremy Hunt is a British politician serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer since 14 October 2022. He previously served in the Cabinet as Foreign Secretary from 2018 to 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for South West Surrey since 2005.

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  • Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
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    Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
    Chancellor Jeremy Hunt visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site, in Acton. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor/HM Treasury.

    Jeremy Hunt is a British politician serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer since 14 October 2022. He previously served in the Cabinet as Foreign Secretary from 2018 to 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for South West Surrey since 2005.

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  • Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
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    Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
    Chancellor Jeremy Hunt visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site, in Acton. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor/HM Treasury.

    Jeremy Hunt is a British politician serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer since 14 October 2022. He previously served in the Cabinet as Foreign Secretary from 2018 to 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for South West Surrey since 2005.

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  • Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
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    Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
    Chancellor Jeremy Hunt visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site, in Acton. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor/HM Treasury.

    Jeremy Hunt is a British politician serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer since 14 October 2022. He previously served in the Cabinet as Foreign Secretary from 2018 to 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for South West Surrey since 2005.

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  • Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
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    Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
    Chancellor Jeremy Hunt visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site, in Acton. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor/HM Treasury.

    Jeremy Hunt is a British politician serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer since 14 October 2022. He previously served in the Cabinet as Foreign Secretary from 2018 to 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for South West Surrey since 2005.

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  • Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
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    Jeremy Hunt UK Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site
    Chancellor Jeremy Hunt visits Microsoft's West London Data Centre construction site, in Acton. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor/HM Treasury.

    Jeremy Hunt is a British politician serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer since 14 October 2022. He previously served in the Cabinet as Foreign Secretary from 2018 to 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for South West Surrey since 2005.

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  • 'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
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    'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
    Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.

    Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, closed off and being transformed for a rumoured Chanel catwalk runway show in December.
    Manchester, UK. 28 November 2023.

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  • 'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
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    'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
    Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.

    Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, closed off and being transformed for a rumoured Chanel catwalk runway show in December.
    Manchester, UK. 28 November 2023.

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  • 'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
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    'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
    Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.

    Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, closed off and being transformed for a rumoured Chanel catwalk runway show in December.
    Manchester, UK. 28 November 2023.

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  • 'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
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    'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
    Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.

    Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, closed off and being transformed for a rumoured Chanel catwalk runway show in December.
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    'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
    Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.

    Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, closed off and being transformed for a rumoured Chanel catwalk runway show in December.
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    'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
    Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.

    Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, closed off and being transformed for a rumoured Chanel catwalk runway show in December.
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    'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
    Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.

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  • 'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
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    'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
    Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.

    Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, closed off and being transformed for a rumoured Chanel catwalk runway show in December.
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  • 'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
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    'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
    Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.

    Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, closed off and being transformed for a rumoured Chanel catwalk runway show in December.
    Manchester, UK. 28 November 2023.

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  • 'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
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    'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
    Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.

    Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, closed off and being transformed for a rumoured Chanel catwalk runway show in December.
    Manchester, UK. 28 November 2023.

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  • 'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
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    'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
    Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.

    Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, closed off and being transformed for a rumoured Chanel catwalk runway show in December.
    Manchester, UK. 28 November 2023.

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  • 'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
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    'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
    Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.

    Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, closed off and being transformed for a rumoured Chanel catwalk runway show in December.
    Manchester, UK. 28 November 2023.

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    'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
    Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.

    Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, closed off and being transformed for a rumoured Chanel catwalk runway show in December.
    Manchester, UK. 28 November 2023.

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    'It's weird': mixed reactions as top secret Chanel show heads to Manchester.
    Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.Local people express confusion and joy as French fashion house turns 'dingy' street in Northern Quarter into a catwalk.

    Manchester is known for many things: football, music, its reliably terrible weather. A top-secret luxury fashion event: not so much. No wonder many local people refuse to believe the rumours that Chanel had chosen the city as the location for Metiers d'Art, its annual luxury fashion show.

    Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, closed off and being transformed for a rumoured Chanel catwalk runway show in December.
    Manchester, UK. 28 November 2023.

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    Akon City: tumbleweed rolls through site of rapper's Wakanda-inspired dream.
    Star unveiled plans for a city on the Senegal coast five years ago but the project has been beset by delays.

    Plans were first unveiled five years ago by the US-Senegalese R&B singer Akon, and the first phase of construction was supposed to be completed by the end of 2023, but the project has been riddled with delays and controversy.

    Akon has said in the past that his eponymous city would not only provide employment, but would also be a sanctuary for African-Americans seeking to reconnect with their African roots.

    The scheme initially had backing from Senegal’s outgoing president, Macky Sall, and the Society for the Development and Promotion of Coasts and Tourist Zones (Sapco), which loaned the singer $2m for the project.

    According to local media, Sapco has sent Akon a formal notice that if the project has not advanced by next year, its contract with him will be terminated.

    Akon City has also been embroiled in land rights issues.

    78 year old Jean Leonard Ndiane (centre), a local elder sits with friends in Mbodiene village describing what they think of Akon City and the benefits that might come for their children and the generations to come in Mbodiene on October 26, 2023.

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    Akon City: tumbleweed rolls through site of rapper's Wakanda-inspired dream.
    Star unveiled plans for a city on the Senegal coast five years ago but the project has been beset by delays.

    Plans were first unveiled five years ago by the US-Senegalese R&B singer Akon, and the first phase of construction was supposed to be completed by the end of 2023, but the project has been riddled with delays and controversy.

    Akon has said in the past that his eponymous city would not only provide employment, but would also be a sanctuary for African-Americans seeking to reconnect with their African roots.

    The scheme initially had backing from Senegal’s outgoing president, Macky Sall, and the Society for the Development and Promotion of Coasts and Tourist Zones (Sapco), which loaned the singer $2m for the project.

    According to local media, Sapco has sent Akon a formal notice that if the project has not advanced by next year, its contract with him will be terminated.

    Akon City has also been embroiled in land rights issues.

    The youth centre built by Akon in Mbodiene village next to a basketball court and football field also funded by the artist on October 26, 2023.

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  • Akon City: tumbleweed rolls through site of rapper's Wakanda-inspired dream.
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    Akon City: tumbleweed rolls through site of rapper's Wakanda-inspired dream.
    Star unveiled plans for a city on the Senegal coast five years ago but the project has been beset by delays.

    Plans were first unveiled five years ago by the US-Senegalese R&B singer Akon, and the first phase of construction was supposed to be completed by the end of 2023, but the project has been riddled with delays and controversy.

    Akon has said in the past that his eponymous city would not only provide employment, but would also be a sanctuary for African-Americans seeking to reconnect with their African roots.

    The scheme initially had backing from Senegal’s outgoing president, Macky Sall, and the Society for the Development and Promotion of Coasts and Tourist Zones (Sapco), which loaned the singer $2m for the project.

    According to local media, Sapco has sent Akon a formal notice that if the project has not advanced by next year, its contract with him will be terminated.

    Akon City has also been embroiled in land rights issues.

    A basketball court built by Akon in Mbodiene village next to a youth centre and football field also funded by the artist on October 26, 2023.

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  • Akon City: tumbleweed rolls through site of rapper's Wakanda-inspired dream.
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    Akon City: tumbleweed rolls through site of rapper's Wakanda-inspired dream.
    Star unveiled plans for a city on the Senegal coast five years ago but the project has been beset by delays.

    Plans were first unveiled five years ago by the US-Senegalese R&B singer Akon, and the first phase of construction was supposed to be completed by the end of 2023, but the project has been riddled with delays and controversy.

    Akon has said in the past that his eponymous city would not only provide employment, but would also be a sanctuary for African-Americans seeking to reconnect with their African roots.

    The scheme initially had backing from Senegal’s outgoing president, Macky Sall, and the Society for the Development and Promotion of Coasts and Tourist Zones (Sapco), which loaned the singer $2m for the project.

    According to local media, Sapco has sent Akon a formal notice that if the project has not advanced by next year, its contract with him will be terminated.

    Akon City has also been embroiled in land rights issues.

    Michel Diome, the village chief, shows a photograph of him standing with Akon for a photo on Akon most recent visit to the site of Akon city adjacent to Mbodiene village on October 26, 2023.

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  • Akon City: tumbleweed rolls through site of rapper's Wakanda-inspired dream.
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    Akon City: tumbleweed rolls through site of rapper's Wakanda-inspired dream.
    Star unveiled plans for a city on the Senegal coast five years ago but the project has been beset by delays.

    Plans were first unveiled five years ago by the US-Senegalese R&B singer Akon, and the first phase of construction was supposed to be completed by the end of 2023, but the project has been riddled with delays and controversy.

    Akon has said in the past that his eponymous city would not only provide employment, but would also be a sanctuary for African-Americans seeking to reconnect with their African roots.

    The scheme initially had backing from Senegal’s outgoing president, Macky Sall, and the Society for the Development and Promotion of Coasts and Tourist Zones (Sapco), which loaned the singer $2m for the project.

    According to local media, Sapco has sent Akon a formal notice that if the project has not advanced by next year, its contract with him will be terminated.

    Akon City has also been embroiled in land rights issues.

    Cattle walk past a bull dozer clearing shrubs from the site where Akon city will be built in the near future in Mbodiene on October 26, 2023.

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  • Akon City: tumbleweed rolls through site of rapper's Wakanda-inspired dream.
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    Akon City: tumbleweed rolls through site of rapper's Wakanda-inspired dream.
    Star unveiled plans for a city on the Senegal coast five years ago but the project has been beset by delays.

    Plans were first unveiled five years ago by the US-Senegalese R&B singer Akon, and the first phase of construction was supposed to be completed by the end of 2023, but the project has been riddled with delays and controversy.

    Akon has said in the past that his eponymous city would not only provide employment, but would also be a sanctuary for African-Americans seeking to reconnect with their African roots.

    The scheme initially had backing from Senegal’s outgoing president, Macky Sall, and the Society for the Development and Promotion of Coasts and Tourist Zones (Sapco), which loaned the singer $2m for the project.

    According to local media, Sapco has sent Akon a formal notice that if the project has not advanced by next year, its contract with him will be terminated.

    Akon City has also been embroiled in land rights issues.

    Jean Charles Édouard Sarr, 55, a manufacturing engineer whose parents are from Mboudienne and is a member of the committee that is helping the village chief follow the Akon City project, stands for a portrait in the building site of the welcome centre of Akon City. He spent his childhood summers in the village visits often following the progress of Akon City closely on October 26, 2023.

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