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'He doesn't follow trends': How celebrities described Armani over the years
The Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91.
Israel dismisses 'spin' after Hamas says it is ready for comprehensive Gaza deal
Prime Minister Netanyahu says Hamas "has nothing new" and that war can end only on terms that Israel has set.
Jamaican PM Andrew Holness wins rare third term in office
The incumbent, who has been in office since 2016, campaigned on the strength of his economic record.
Giorgio Armani, whose streamlined fashions ruled the red carpet, dies at 91
He brought refinement to the power suit, transforming contemporary fashion. “He was completely radical,” said designer Paul Smith.
'I don't seek attention', says Trump on Nobel Prize speculation
After previously suggesting he deserves the prize, the president tells CBS News he is more focused on saving lives.
Legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies
The fashion designer was the archetype of Italian style and elegance, reimagining men's and women's suits.
Jellyfish disrupt French nuclear power plant for second time in a month
One of France's largest nuclear power stations partially shut down after the jellyfish blocked cooling filters.
Organ transplants for immortality: Might Xi and Putin be onto something?
The presidents of China and Russia were overheard discussing transplants as a way to prolong life.
Macron says 26 countries ready to send troops for Ukraine ceasefire
The French president also says US support for the "Coalition of the Willing" would be finalised in the coming days.
Grandfather accidentally takes home wrong child from Sydney daycare
The man returned with the one-year-old as soon as he realised the mistake, and an investigation into the centre's safety protocols has been opened.
Watch: BBC correspondent at scene of Lisbon funicular crash
Local media reports suggest a cable came loose along the railway's route, causing it to lose control - a national day of mourning is being observed
Dozens die after boat hits tree stump in Nigerian river
The overloaded boat was carrying passengers including children when it hit a submerged tree stump.
'Out of control': Witnesses describe fatal Lisbon funicular crash
At least 16 people were killed and 20 more injured, some critically, Portuguese authorities say.
Who are the victims of the Lisbon funicular cable crash?
A transport worker is among those killed, while a three-year-old German boy is reported to have escaped with minor injuries.
Indian doctors remove parasitic foetuses from baby's stomach
The 20-day-old baby had two malformed foetuses inside her abdomen.
The pigeon heist: How racing birds became the target of organized crime
Pigeon races in Chinese cities became opulent symbols of China’s economic boom, with purses over $100 million — exceeding most of the world’s major sports.
After Tesla sales crash in Europe, new model faces a hostile market
Tesla was the second best-selling electric car in Germany but the rise of competitors and backlash against Elon Musk’s foray into U.S. politics sent sales into a tailspin.
Guyana President Irfaan Ali claims victory in general election
The incumbent president claimed victory in an election dominated by how to manage the country's vast oil reserves.
Who wants to live forever? Xi and Putin, apparently.
In a conversation caught on a hot mic, the leaders of China and Russia chatted about human longevity, organ replacement surgery and the possibility of living to 150.
Encouraged by Trump, Europeans plan to send troops to secure postwar Ukraine
European leaders are meeting in Paris Thursday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and will hold a call with President Trump about U.S air defense and intelligence.
Inside the Trump team’s conflicting efforts to mend ties with India
Escalating anti-India rhetoric from Donald Trump and his top economic adviser has led to deepening anger in New Delhi, which is expanding outreach to Russia and China.
Record payout for victims of 'illegal and immoral' Australian welfare scheme
Hundreds of thousands of Australians were forced to repay debts, many of which did not even exist.
Allies ready to support Ukraine before and after peace deal, says UK
The UK and other allies hope to obtain clear US backing for their efforts to shore up Ukraine's defences.
Lost in translation - How Africa is trying to close the AI language gap
A new dataset with African languages should improve access to AI for millions on the continent.
China spectacle shows dangers of Trump's high-risk trade policy
Beijing's military parade shows how Trump has created new international bedfellows in just months, writes Anthony Zurcher.
UAE warns Israel that annexing West Bank would cross 'red line'
The warning came after a far-right Israeli minister unveiled a proposal for the annexation of four-fifths of the occupied territory.
They're eligible for asylum in Canada. So why are they stuck in ICE jail?
A man who worked for the US in Afghanistan and his son and daughter are stuck in bureaucratic limbo but hope to be reunited with family in Canada.
It's 4,000 miles from Ukraine - but even this Asian city is part of Russia's war
In Vladivostok, a city on China's and North Korea's border, Russia's war on Ukraine looms large.
Can India retaliate against Trump's 50% tariffs?
Prolonged 50% tariffs could shave off as much as 0.8% of India's GDP - so what are Delhi's options?
16 killed when Lisbon’s popular Glória funicular derails
Portugal is holding a day of mourning for those killed in the crash involving Lisbon’s famed funiculars — cable cars that run on rails up and down steep slopes.
What we know about Lisbon's deadly funicular crash
At least 16 people died after a carriage on the city's famous Glória hillside railway derailed.
Australia cuts deal to send migrants to Nauru, passes new deportation law
The developing-country deportation law, echoing Trump, follows a deal with the Pacific Island nation that already houses Australia asylum seekers.
Migrant crisis: How Europe went from Merkel's 'We can do it' to pulling up the drawbridge
A number of European governments are proposing restrictive measures on migrants in response to public concern
Epstein accusers say they are compiling list of his associates
Victims of the disgraced financier give emotional accounts of abuse in a news conference on the steps of the US Capitol.
Israel intensifies Gaza City attacks as UN warns of 'horrific' consequences for displaced families
Strikes reportedly kill 31 people in the city, home to a million people and where a famine was declared last month.
Lisbon in shock after funicular crash leaves 15 dead
Portugal declares a day of mourning after the 140-year-old Gloria funicular derails and kills 15 people, including foreign nationals.
Trump ordered strike on suspected drug boat to send a message, Rubio says
The administration has not provided a legal authority or justification for the attack Tuesday that killed 11 people.
Watch: Xi and Putin discuss organ transplants and living 'indefinitely'
The two leaders discussed how organ transplants could help people live to 150-years-old.
'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty in Matthew Perry overdose case
Jasveen Sangha, 42, pleads guilty to five charges relating to the actor's death in Los Angeles.
