Sarah Burton makes fresh but understated debut for Givenchy in Paris | Givenchy
The obvious place to start at Givenchy would be with Audrey Hepburn, but Sarah Burton is a more subtle designer than that. Photograph: Indigital.TV/Givenchy Instead of rewatching Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Alexander McQueen’s protege-turned-successor studied old photographs of Hubert de Givenchy’s first show, in 1952. She was struck by the minimalism of “stripped back, not fussy” […]
Being a new mum was tough for my generation too | Parents and parenting
I was highly amused by the excerpts from Becky Barnicoat’s graphic non-fiction book about being a new parent (‘Transforming into a parent is messy and primal: I drew it all’, 1 March). Being a new parent (and particularly a mother) is no joke, but it is good to be able to laugh at yourself and […]
Israeli drone strike kills 2 people in Gaza as ceasefire standoff continues
An Israeli drone strike killed two people in Gaza on Friday, local Palestinian medical authorities said, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding a fragile ceasefire deal that has halted fighting in the enclave for weeks. The Israeli military said the drone struck a group of suspected militants operating near its troops in northern Gaza and planting an explosive device in the ground, but it […]
Drivers urged caution when using public parking as they face £80 fine | UK | News
Motoring experts have warned drivers to be careful when parking in public bays as they risk being fined up to £80. Drivers could be land a fine even if their cars do not fit in the lines. LeaseLoco.com reports many cars are already wider than the 180cm minimum width of standard on-street parking bays – […]
FIA and F1 approve new team to the grid as American giants muscle into the sport | F1 | Sport
A new Cadillac team will compete in the Formula One World Championship in 2026. The former Andretti entry was approved in principle in 2024, but now the FIA and F1 have confirmed their bid has been formally accepted. The giant American brand will represent General Motors, in a joint venture with TWG Motorsports. The team […]
‘Get rid of her’ Amazon boss ‘demanded James Bond producer out after last straw’ | Films | Entertainment
Last month, Hollywood was shocked when EON Productions handed over the six-decade-spanning creative control of the James Bond franchise to Amazon MGM. Following the tech company’s acquisition of the 007 films with MGM Studios, Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson were expected to work with Amazon on the reboot. However, they’re now out, retired […]
Cuts to U.S. weather forecasting, climate science create dark clouds for Canadian counterparts
Cuts to the U.S. agency responsible for weather forecasting and climate science have left scientists on this side of the border concerned about the reliability of data Canada needs to predict dangerous events, conduct accurate flood forecasts and understand broader changes to the climate. In late February, President Donald Trump’s administration cut more than 1,000 jobs in […]
UKLash’s first LED Mask is finally here – and it’s more affordable
UKLash, renowned for their lash serum, has ventured into the skincare industry with the launch of an affordable LED mask and fans were excited about it. The UKSkin by UKLash LED Mask provides a cost-effective home solution to boost collagen, reduce fine lines and improve skin health, all for £199 – a fraction of the […]
Crypto giant Tether CEO on cooperating with Trump administration: ‘We’ve never been shady’ | Cryptocurrencies
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of the cryptocurrency company Tether, was flying over Switzerland last week as he contemplated the changing regulatory landscape. Tether used to be at war with the establishment. Now it is the establishment. The crypto giant – Tether is the most traded cryptocurrency in the world – has had a strange trip. Four […]
Emma Raducanu explains poor Indian Wells loss as she denies distractions | Tennis | Sport
Emma Raducanu suffered a demoralising defeat at Indian Walls, falling 6-3 6-2 to Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima amid challenging windy conditions and a flurry of errors, but then denied she was distracted on her return to the court. Back in action after distressing events involving a stalker at last month’s Dubai Open, Raducanu was hoping for […]