Russia-friendly populist elected Slovak president

By Rob Cameron Populist Peter Pellegrini has been elected president of Slovakia, succeeding the liberal Zuzana Caputova. Mr Pellegrini, 48, defeated the pro-Western Ivan Korcok, a former diplomat, with 53% of the vote. A former prime minister, he is an ally of nationalist Prime Minister Robert Fico, and shares the PM’s dovish attitude towards Russia. […]

Fire at Sanders’ Vermont office investigated as arson after string of vandalism incidents targeting lawmakers

Investigators are treating a fire in Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office Friday night as arson, according to local authorities. In an updated press release Saturday afternoon, the Burlington Fire Department announced that it had “deemed this fire incendiary in nature” and said the investigation has been transferred to the Vermont State Police. State police said […]

Match Report – Catalans 14 – 8 St Helens

Catalans beat St Helens, winning a cracking contest 14-8 in Perpignan, settled by Matt Ikuvalu’s 65th-minute try as the French side secured their fifth successive victory over Saints; Catalans move to the top of the Super League table Last Updated: 06/04/24 11:45pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the […]

Dover Street Market to open first concept store in Paris

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 6, 2024 Dover Street Market is finally about to open a genuine concept store in Paris. After staging several initiatives in the French capital in recent years, the renowned retailer founded by Rei Kawakubo and Adrian Joffe will open its first fully fledged concept store in the hip Marais […]

Uniqlo to open first stores in Texas

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo announced on Friday the opening of its first stores in Texas, Houston, and Dallas, along with plans to extend its presence on the West Coast.  Uniqlo to open first stores in Texas. – Uniqlo Scheduled for Fall/Winter this year, Uniqlo’s strategic expansion will see the unveiling of five new stores across […]

Frame names Amelia Gray as new brand face

Californian fashion brand Frame has named American model and television personality Amelia Gray as the new face of its latest campaign series.  Frame names Amelia Gray as new face of the brand. – Frame As part of the campaign, captured by Erik Torstensson, co-founder and chief creative officer of Frame, Gray, a familiar face in […]