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Maria Grazia Chiuri's Fendi homecoming feted in Milan

Maria Grazia Chiuri's Fendi homecoming feted in Milan

Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri marked her return to Fendi at Milan Fashion Week on Wednesday, presenting a sensual and lightweight collection featuring "remodelled" furs and leathers crafted like lace.

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Norway's King Harald to stay in hospital to treat infection: doctor

Norway's King Harald to stay in hospital to treat infection: doctor

Norway's King Harald V will have to stay in hospital in Tenerife for a few days because of leg infection, but the 89-year-old monarch's health is generally good, his personal doctor said Wednesday.

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Mbappe season on ice ahead of silverware sprint, World Cup

Mbappe season on ice ahead of silverware sprint, World Cup

French superstar Kylian Mbappe may have to put his season on hold because of a knee problem, with his main goals fast coming into view -- a first major trophy with Real Madrid, and a second World Cup triumph.

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New Zealand produce late flurry to reach 168-7 against Sri Lanka

New Zealand produce late flurry to reach 168-7 against Sri Lanka

New Zealand recovered after a mini-collapse to post 168-7 against Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Colombo on Wednesday.

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France appoints new Louvre chief after jewellery heist

France appoints new Louvre chief after jewellery heist

The president of France's Palace of Versailles on Wednesday took over as head of the Louvre following a litany of problems at the world's most-visited museum including a $100 million jewellery robbery.

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No Ahmedabad advantage for South Africa against West Indies: Maharaj

No Ahmedabad advantage for South Africa against West Indies: Maharaj

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj denied on Wednesday that his side will have an advantage in their T20 World Cup showdown against the West Indies in Ahmedabad after playing four of their five matches there.

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Scotland fans skirt World Cup rules for kilt bags

Scotland fans skirt World Cup rules for kilt bags

Scotland fans have been given a reprieve from strict stadium rules to wear sporrans over their kilts at the World Cup later this year.

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18 Egyptians missing after deadly boat capsize near Greece

18 Egyptians missing after deadly boat capsize near Greece

Egypt said Wednesday that 18 of its citizens were still missing after a migrant boat capsized, killing four people, off the Greek island of Crete last week.

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Stock markets strike record highs as AI concerns ease

Stock markets strike record highs as AI concerns ease

Stock markets in Asia and Europe reached record highs Wednesday on easing worries about the AI sector and ahead of chip behemoth Nvidia releasing its earnings.

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Arctic underdogs Bodo/Glimt topple Champions League giants in 'fairytale'

Arctic underdogs Bodo/Glimt topple Champions League giants in 'fairytale'

In the space of just over a month, three massive football names, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, and now Inter Milan, have fallen to Bodo/Glimt -- a small Norwegian club based inside the Arctic Circle.

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