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Knwls Spring 2026: Steaming Ahead
There was a fun retro vibe pulsing through this show, Knwls’ first in Milan. Designers Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault, who…
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Japan's Nikkei marks record close for 3rd session
Japan’s Nikkei share average marked a record high close for a third session on Thursday (Sep 25), as investors scooped up cheap shares,…
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Swiss National Bank keeps interest rate at zero, warns of tariff impact
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) held its benchmark interest rate at zero on Thursday (Sep 25), the lowest among major central banks, as it…
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The work benefits of Mitfreude: Schadenfreude’s benign cousin
A few years ago, I received some news I’d been longing to hear: The first book I’d ever written received an offer from a publisher. My…
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Labour MPs are privately urging me to challenge PM, says Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham has said MPs have privately called on him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer to become Labour leader and prime minister. In the…
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‘The More Loving One’ Team Talks Music and ‘Finnish Psyche,’ Mourns Tragic Passing of Actor Tomi Alatalo: ‘It’s Bittersweet to Release This Film’
As the Finnish film community woke up to the news of actor Tomi Alatalo sudden passing at just 44 years old, “The More Loving One” team is…
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Director Yukari Sakamoto Unpacks San Sebastián New Directors Title ‘White Flower and Fruits’
In the opening moments of Yukari Sakamoto’s “White Flower and Fruits,” which premieres in San Sebastián’s New Directors competition, a…
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Co-op says cyber-attack cost it £206m in revenue
The Co-op has said the cyber-attack it suffered earlier this year cost it at least £206m in lost revenues. The retailer's IT networks were…
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H&M Q3 Sales Rise 2% in Local Currencies Despite Store Closures
PARIS – Swedish fast fashion giant H&M reported a 40 percent jump in operating profit for the third quarter, driven by an improved…
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SXSW attendees share the worst work advice they’ve ever received
From “fake it till you make it” to “stay in your lane,” SXSW festival goers reveal the worst career advice they’ve ever been given and why…
Culture
Argentina Selects Dolores Fonzi’s ‘Belén’ to Vie for the International Feature Oscar
Argentina’s Academy of Cinematographic Arts & Sciences has selected actress-helmer Dolores Fonzi’s events-inspired drama “Belén” to…
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Centurion Accommodation Reit opens 1.1% above IPO price on SGX debut
Units of Centurion Accommodation Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) rose 1.1 per cent on Thursday (Sep 25) as it made its debut on the…
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Antonio Marras Spring 2026: Across Lands and Eras
“I want to take the time that I need,” said Antonio Marras backstage, warning that his show would be long. The designer has never been…
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Liverpool: Ryan Gravenberch's rise to 'one of best midfielders in Europe'
Gravenberch's renaissance at Liverpool has placed his name among Europe's elite in his position, and Murphy has no doubts about his…
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Instead of improving productivity, AI is creating ‘workslop’
Despite the now widespread use of AI in workplaces, workers aren’t actually becoming more productive, according to a new survey led by…
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CapitaLand India Trust unit to divest two assets in Chennai, Hyderabad for 11 billion rupees
The total enterprise value of the sale is about 3 per cent higher than the aggregate of the independent valuations The trustee-manager of…
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Singapore 6-month T-bill cut-off yield rises to 1.44%, turning around from consecutive declines
Auction receives a total of S$13.5 billion in applications for the S$7.7 billion on offer, representing a bid-to-cover ratio of 1.75 The…
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China central bank unveils steps to boost yuan bond market in Hong Kong
China’s central bank will roll out further measures to support the development of Chinese yuan bonds in Hong Kong and accelerate global…
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Filipino Punk Drama ‘Ria’ From Arvin Belarmino Enters Production (EXCLUSIVE)
Filipino filmmaker Arvin Belarmino is bringing his debut feature “Ria” into production following his successful run with two back-to-back…
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Teenage girls with no fear of police torment shopkeepers on Shirley High Street
The teenager's sense of invincibility is clear. "The police are never ever going to help you," she says, "you can film me all you want".…
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EXCLUSIVE: Vaquera Brings Nostalgia Into the Present With Classique Perdu
PARIS — Nothing is ever as it seems at Vaquera, the iconoclastic fashion brand — including, now, perfume. Vaquera’s designers Patric…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ba&sh Names Jimmy Lam CEO for Asia-Pacific Amid Leadership Revamp
PARIS — French contemporary fashion label Ba&sh has appointed Jimmy Lam chief executive officer for the Asia-Pacific region, as the brand…
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ComfortDelGro Engie to operate EV charging points at LHN Energy, Yinson GreenTech sites
A single app and payment platform across both Singapore and Malaysia integrates the ecosystem ComfortDelGro Engie on Thursday (Sep 25)…
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Rishab Shetty on ‘Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1’ and the Expanding Universe: ‘There Are Many Stories in the Well’ (EXCLUSIVE)
When Indian star and filmmaker Rishab Shetty’s “Kantara” released in 2022, few could have predicted that a Kannada-language film steeped…