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Despite US tariffs reaching 39% on Swiss imports, Watches of Switzerland increased both sales and profits. The company confirmed that high-end watch and jewellery demand remains strong. Half-year results show Swiss luxury watches continue performing well in the US, highlighting resilient interest in premium products. The UK-listed retailer, the nation’s largest seller of Rolex, Omega, and Cartier watches, reported £845 million (€967 million) in revenue for the 26 weeks ending 26 October 2025. This represents a 10% rise at constant currency and 8% at reported rates. Adjusted earnings before interest and tax grew to £69 million (€78.9 million), up 6%…
Meta moves early on youth banMeta now removes Australian children under 16 from Instagram, Facebook and Threads. The company acts one week before the national ban takes effect. Meta said last month that it warned users aged 13 to 15 about closures starting on 4 December. The company expects around 150,000 affected Facebook accounts and about 350,000 impacted Instagram profiles. Threads will also lose young users because access relies on an Instagram login. Australia’s new law begins on 10 December and requires platforms to block under-16s. Firms risk fines of up to A$49.5m if they fail to take reasonable steps.…
A new Migraine Trust survey has revealed significant inequalities in migraine care across the UK, with people from ethnic minority backgrounds far more likely to face poor treatment and discrimination. Among 2,200 respondents, 23% of mixed-ethnicity, 19% of Asian, and 16% of Black participants said their ethnicity negatively affected their care—compared with just 7% of white respondents. Black respondents were also more likely to fear discrimination or career consequences due to migraines, and more likely to worry they would not be believed. Some described facing racist stereotypes, including assumptions that certain groups tolerate pain better. Women and younger people also…
The EU will ban Russian pipeline gas and LNG by 2026-2027, while allowing emergency exceptions for Hungary and Slovakia.Lawmakers set phased deadlines for short-term contracts, starting April 2026 for LNG and June 2026 for pipelines.Long-term LNG contracts may continue until January 2027, and long-term pipelines until September or November 2027.Member states accelerated diversification after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, causing energy price spikes across the bloc.EU data shows gas dependence fell from 45% pre-invasion to 13% in early 2025, but imports still reached €10 billion. Political Clash Over Exemptions Most EU nations supported the ban to weaken Moscow’s war…
Prada Expands Its Luxury Power Prada announced on Tuesday that it acquired Versace and brought two major Italian fashion houses under one roof. The company paid $1.38bn, much less than the roughly $2bn that Capri Holdings invested in Versace in 2018. The deal expands Prada’s portfolio, which includes Miu Miu, and strengthens its position against rivals such as LVMH, the owner of Dior, Fendi and Louis Vuitton. Versace Begins a Fresh Phase Donatella Versace resigned in March after 27 years shaping the house with glamorous designs and the Medusa logo. She took charge in 1997 following the murder of her…
Moscow stresses readiness amid fragile Ukraine talks In Moscow, President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia does not seek a conflict with European nations but is fully prepared to act if hostilities are initiated. He warned that any European-led war would be resolved so swiftly that “there would be no one left to negotiate with,” highlighting the urgency and seriousness of his comments as diplomatic efforts over Ukraine face persistent challenges. Europe accused of blocking peace efforts Putin criticized multiple European governments for undermining attempts at diplomacy, saying their proposed changes to a U.S.-backed peace plan were unacceptable to Moscow. He…
Lightpath has announced a major expansion of its AI-grade fiber network in the Greater Columbus area, adding 150 route-miles to meet rising data-center and AI infrastructure needs. The expansion aims to provide high-capacity, low-latency connectivity for businesses and technology hubs. The new fiber routes are designed to support data-intensive applications, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and high-performance analytics. As AI workloads grow, reliable and fast network infrastructure becomes critical for data centers and enterprises. Lightpath’s expansion targets both commercial and industrial users. By providing advanced fiber connectivity, the company enables companies to handle increasing data volumes, improve operational efficiency, and…
Scientists found that drinking orange juice daily alters thousands of genes in immune cells.Many of these genes control blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and regulate sugar metabolism.These mechanisms play a key role in supporting long-term cardiovascular health.David C. Gaze from the University of Westminster explains that orange juice triggers measurable changes in regulatory genes. Studies Show Reduced Inflammation and Blood Pressure Researchers asked adults to drink 500 ml of pasteurised orange juice daily for two months.After 60 days, stress-related genes such as NAMPT, IL6, IL1B, and NLRP3 became less active.The SGK1 gene, which affects kidney sodium retention, also showed reduced activity.Scientists…
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are better equipped than ever to handle injuries after confirming Kai Havertz will be out for a few more weeks. The striker, sidelined since August after knee surgery, struggled to progress in his rehabilitation and has suffered a setback. Arteta must now decide whether to continue using Mikel Merino as a temporary striker against Brentford or turn to Viktor Gyökeres, who recently returned from a muscle injury. Gabriel Jesus is also pushing for involvement after nearly a year out. Arsenal may again be without William Saliba and Leandro Trossard, meaning summer signings Cristhian Mosquera and Piero…
Moscow Meeting Marks Crucial StepRussian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday. The White House says it feels very optimistic about advancing a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and informal adviser, will also participate. The meeting follows two days of negotiations in Florida between Ukrainian and US officials. Witkoff and Kushner refined a US-backed peace plan previously seen as favourable to Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the talks constructive but warned that significant issues remain unresolved. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin will meet…