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Antoine Semenyo scored again for Manchester City as his new club took control of their Carabao Cup semi-final against holders Newcastle – but was controversially denied another goal by VAR. Semenyo’s opener, teed up by expertly by Jeremy Doku and Bernardo Silva, was swiftly followed by a clever finish from a corner, only for referee […]
Translated by Nicola Mira Published January 13, 2026 There’s a new executive at the helm of North Sails Apparel. Frenchman Cédric Georges has been appointed CEO of the Italian sportswear brand inspired by the world of sailing. It’s an additional top executive role for Georges, formerly the boss of outdoor apparel brand Odlo, who joined […]
BRISBANE – A much-loved annual literary festival has been canceled after more than 180 writers including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern quit the program to protest the dumping of a Palestinian Australian author, whose invitation was withdrawn due to “cultural sensitivities” following the Bondi Beach terror attack. Adelaide Writers’ Week has been mired […]
VIENNA – Freezing rain led to travel disruptions in Central Europe on Tuesday, including flights being temporarily suspended at several airports. Snow and freezing temperatures buffeted Europe last week, with gale-force winds and storms claiming some 15 lives, causing travel mayhem, shutting schools, and cutting power to hundreds of thousands. A thick layer of ice […]
LONDON – Parents of children under 5 in the UK will soon receive official guidance on limiting screen time following new government research that links excessive use to delayed language development. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the recommendations will be published in April and shaped “with parents, not dictated to them,” according to ITV News. […]
SEOUL – K-pop idols BTS have announced a globe-spanning, 79-date world tour, marking their return to the stage after a four-year hiatus. With dates in London, Tokyo, Munich, Sydney and Los Angeles, it’s likely to be one of the biggest tours of the year, especially as the band haven’t played outside of the US and […]
LAHORE – The Lahore Arts Council Alhamra, in collaboration with the Department of Film, University of the Punjab, will formally inaugurate the two-day “Dekho Film Festival” today (January 14) at Alhamra. The festival is aimed at providing a vibrant platform for young filmmakers, students, researchers, and professionals associated with fine arts to showcase creative talent […]
Published January 13, 2026 Premium and luxury second-hand platform Vestiaire Collective has parted ways with co-founder and president Fanny Moizant. Of the leadership trio assembled in 2019 with managing director Maximilian Bittner and fashion director Sophie Hersan, only the latter remains- the last co-founder still in post at the company. This changing of the guard […]
By Bloomberg Published January 13, 2026 Meta Platforms Inc. and EssilorLuxottica SA are discussing potentially doubling production capacity for AI-powered smart glasses by the end of this year, in a bid to capture growing demand and head off rivals, according to people familiar with the matter. The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses – Meta Platforms, Inc […]
Published January 13, 2026 Camper announces the departure of its creative director, Achilles Ion Gabriel. The designer, who has been with the Mallorcan company since 2019, will step down from the creative helm of both the main brand and its more experimental line, CamperLab. As the Balearic footwear company reported on Tuesday, the last collections […]
