In Johannesburg’s inner city, entire blocks fell silent as street vendors cleared out and retail shops pulled steel shutters down, conjuring up memories of the 2020 pandemic lockdowns.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
Cell phone video shows first responders at the scene, the section cleared out moments after the tragic fall.
The duo absconded with eight pieces of jewelry—including tiaras, a brooch, necklaces, and earrings—collectively valued at more than €88 million.
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Tessa Solomon for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
14 July 2026
Daemon, set to execute Orwyle since Aegon has absconded (and is off on a fun adventure with Larys), decides to spare the High Maester, who offers him Jasper Wylde instead.
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