British perfumer Jo Malone is facing a lawsuit from Estée Lauder Companies over the use of her name in a fragrance collaboration with Zara. The dispute centres on packaging for a product created under Malone’s newer brand Jo Loves, which included the phrase “A creation by Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves.” Estée Lauder […]
The United States has launched a new investigation into several major trading partners, including China, European Union and India, following a court ruling that struck down part of former tariff policies introduced by Donald Trump. The probe, announced by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, will examine alleged unfair trade practices and could lead to new […]
The European Commission has warned it may withdraw funding from the Venice Biennale if organisers allow Russia to reopen its national pavilion at this year’s art exhibition. Russia’s pavilion was closed after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which led to the exclusion of Russian artists and institutions from many cultural events across Europe. The EU […]
Danish chef René Redzepi has stepped away from daily operations at the renowned Noma following renewed scrutiny over allegations of past mistreatment of staff. The decision came after a report by The New York Times citing dozens of former employees who claimed they experienced physical and psychological harm while working at the restaurant between 2009 […]
Norwegian authorities have arrested three brothers in connection with an explosion outside the United States embassy in Oslo that caused minor damage but no injuries. Police said the blast, which occurred early Sunday morning, was triggered by an improvised explosive device placed near the embassy’s entrance. The suspects, all Norwegian citizens in their 20s with […]
Airlines worldwide are struggling to cope with soaring jet fuel prices that have risen far faster than crude oil costs amid escalating Middle East tensions. Despite using hedging contracts to protect against oil price volatility, many carriers remain exposed because most hedges are tied to crude oil rather than refined jet fuel. The sharp increase […]
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday strongly criticised the U.S.-Israeli air strikes on Iran, calling them part of a dangerous global trend of unilateral interventions “outside the scope of international law.” Speaking to parliament, Meloni highlighted growing instability in the international system and compared the Middle East conflict to Russia’s 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent military and intelligence teams to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to assist in defending against Iranian drones, following U.S. and Israeli air attacks. Zelensky highlighted Ukraine’s extensive experience in countering attack drones, built over four years of defending against Russian strikes, and emphasized
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of civilians, including children, in the ongoing Iran war and called on pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square to pray for peace across the Middle East. Highlighting the humanitarian toll, he emphasized the need to end violence that could escalate further, appealing repeatedly for calm […]
At least six people have died and several others were injured after a bus caught fire in the centre of Kerzers (Chiètres) in Fribourg Canton, western Switzerland, police said. The incident occurred around 18:25 local time on Tuesday, about 20km from the capital Bern. Emergency services rushed to the scene as the vehicle was engulfed […]









