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Prada Expands Its Designer Portfolio Prada announced on Tuesday that it acquired Versace, uniting two major Italian fashion houses under one roof. The company paid $1.38bn, far below the roughly $2bn Capri Holdings invested in Versace in 2018. The acquisition strengthens Prada’s portfolio, which includes Miu Miu, and reinforces its position against competitors such as LVMH, owner of Dior, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton. Versace Embarks on a New Era Donatella Versace stepped down in March after 27 years leading the brand with glamorous designs and the iconic Medusa logo. She assumed control in 1997 following her brother Gianni’s murder and…

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, signalling renewed momentum in efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Jared Kushner, who informally advises on diplomatic matters, is also expected to join. Their visit follows two days of discussions in Florida between Ukrainian and US officials aimed at refining a Washington-backed peace proposal viewed as favourable to Moscow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the talks constructive but said several difficult issues still require work. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Witkoff will meet Putin in the second half of Tuesday. Kyiv Holds Firm…

A dramatic shift in the championship raceFormula 1 heads into a rare three-driver showdown after Max Verstappen wins a turbulent Qatar Grand Prix shaped by a major McLaren mistake. Lando Norris admits the team suffers a rough day, though his words barely match the scale of the setback. His title lead shrinks to twelve points as Oscar Piastri slips to third in the standings after losing a likely win. The Australian calls the outcome painful. Norris still enters Abu Dhabi as favourite because a third place secures the crown even if Verstappen wins. But Qatar proves anything can unfold under…

Caracas Calls Action Illegal and Aggressive Venezuela strongly condemned Donald Trump after he declared its airspace should be fully closed. The foreign ministry called it “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people.” Officials said the United States has no authority to restrict another country’s airspace and accused Trump of issuing a “colonialist threat.” The US expanded its military presence near Venezuela and conducted at least 21 strikes on boats it claimed carried drugs, killing over 80 people. Washington provided no evidence. President Nicolás Maduro said these operations aim to remove him from power. Trump posted on Truth…

Global Airlines Grapple With DisruptionsAirbus grounds thousands of planes after discovering that intense solar radiation can interfere with flight control computers, causing worldwide delays. Around 6,000 A320-family jets are affected, representing half of Airbus’ global fleet. Most aircraft can return to service after a three-hour software update. The UK aviation regulator warns of flight delays and cancellations, though airports report limited disruption. Investigation Follows October Altitude IncidentAirbus uncovers the problem after investigating an October event where a plane flying between the US and Mexico suddenly lost altitude. The JetBlue aircraft makes an emergency landing in Florida after at least 15…

New Gurugram Hub Signals Renewed Push Tesla opens its biggest Indian sales and service hub while grappling with slow demand in the country. The Gurugram centre blends a showroom, charging points and after-sales support in one location. Dealership data shows the company sold just over 100 cars after its heavily promoted July debut. People aware of internal discussions say Tesla aims to strengthen India’s EV ecosystem to revive sales momentum. The company offers no direct response regarding the low figures. Reports state that bookings slightly exceeded 600 units by mid-September. Competitors Advance While Tesla Stalls Reviewed dealership data shows only…

Under the bright lights of a Delhi operating theatre, a woman lies motionless as surgeons prepare to remove her gallbladder. She sleeps under general anaesthesia, her body paralysed and her mind unconscious. Yet soft flute music flows through headphones over her ears. Even as anaesthetic drugs quiet most of her brain, her auditory pathways remain active. When she awakens, she recovers faster and clearer because she required lower doses of propofol and opioid painkillers than patients who heard no music. Researchers from Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital show that music can reduce drug use and improve surgical…

New tool reveals surprising account origins X’s location feature has exposed political accounts with large followings operating outside the US. Users discovered pro-Trump accounts posting about US politics while based abroad. Some anti-Trump accounts also misrepresented their locations. Their posts earned millions of impressions, which can trigger payouts from X. X maintains confidence in its data The “about this account” tab shows location on every profile. It warns that travel, temporary stays, and VPNs may affect results. X’s product chief Nikita Bier says the data is 99% accurate. On Saturday, Trump shared a screenshot on Truth Social from “TRUMP_ARMY_.” The…

One year after his first warning Ruben Amorim issued another sharp warning about expectations. Manchester United beat Everton 4–0 in this fixture last season, yet he predicted trouble ahead. One year later, the same weaknesses returned. A heated clash between Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane shaped the early action. United spent 77 minutes against ten men but failed to turn that advantage into control. United fail to exploit their advantage Amorim watched his players struggle at crucial moments. Patrick Dorgu and Leny Yoro lost possession under no pressure as Everton gained momentum. Amad Diallo made poor choices while replacing the…

Complex regulations drive up project expenses The UK now ranks as the most expensive country to build nuclear plants, according to a government review. The report blames overly complex regulations for inflating costs and delaying projects. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer commissioned the review to push a radical reset of nuclear policy. The taskforce says streamlined rules could save Britain tens of billions and reverse years of industry decline. The government plans major nuclear projects to secure energy supplies and meet net-zero targets. Fragmented oversight fuels delays and cost overruns The review highlights a fragmented safety system with no clear…