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HSBC Q1 profit drops 25%; launches US$3 billion share buyback
launched a US$3 billion share buyback after reporting a 25 per cent fall in first-quarter profit on Tuesday due to one time charges…
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Spain and Portugal scramble to restore electricity after a still-unexplained power outage
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Officials in Spain and Portugal were racing to restore electricity early Tuesday after a huge power outage that…
Lifestyle
Aviteur’s Newport Collection Embraces Nautical Luxury With ‘Subtlety Over Bling-bling’ for the Modern Traveler
Luxury luggage and travel accessories brand Aviteur’s latest voyage is at sea. The Newport Collection, which was released on Tuesday,…
Business
Gold falls on easing trade war concerns; US data awaited
Gold prices fell on Tuesday (Apr 29) as easing trade tensions between the US and its trading partners dented the metal’s safe-haven…
Business
China’s CICC eyes Middle East, South-east Asia in global push
China International Capital Corporation (CICC), one of the nation’s largest brokerages, is seeking to tap the growing demand for…
Business
UOI Q1 profit before tax dips 3% to S$7.8 million on lower non-underwriting income
The fall is attributed to lower non-underwriting income, which dropped 12% to S$3.7 million United Overseas Insurance (UOI), the general…
Business
Power being restored to Spain and Portugal as cause investigated
A massive power outage that has caused chaos in Spain and Portugal is beginning to be fixed but many remained without electricity on…
Beauty
The 87 Best Amazon Beauty Products, Tested by Editors
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In…
Business
UPS in talks with startup Figure AI to deploy humanoid robots
A growing number of startups and Big Tech firms are seizing on recent advances in AI technology to develop robots that look and move more…
Business
XPeng Motors: A car company that doesn’t really want to be one in the first place
Right before He Xiaopeng went on stage to launch the 2025 XPeng X9 car, he battled what he called a “miserable” cold. “I slept for 30 out…
Culture
Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong Join Juliette Binoche on Cannes Film Festival Jury
PARIS — Halle Berry and “Succession” star Jeremy Strong are part of the powerhouse panel that will join jury president Juliette Binoche at…
Culture
Carol Woolton Lets Jewelry Do the Talking in an Unconventional New History Book
LONDON — Fifteen years ago, before the podcast took hold, the BBC and the British Museum had radio audiences riveted with a daily show…
Fashion
Chanel Closes Atelier Beauté Chanel in SoHo
Chanel has closed the New York outpost of its experiential retail concept. The legacy brand’s Atelier Beauté, previously situated in…
Culture
Ilana Glazer Reflects on Broadway Debut ‘Good Night and Good Luck’ and Amplifying Unsung Stories
Ilana Glazer is Zooming in from her makeshift office, aka the fire escape of the Winter Garden Theatre. With her show “Good Night and Good…
Business
How Spain and Portugal’s economies could be hit by the blackout
Many workers were forced to leave their posts in Spain and Portugal on Monday after a major power cut affected phone lines, internet…
News
There’s a massive power outage cross Spain, Portugal and parts of France
Spain, Portugal and parts of France have experienced a massive power outage. The interruption of service extends to the capital cities…
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‘People were stunned’: Spaniards caught unawares by power outage
It was the moment the lights went out. In a post-match interview, after her straight sets win to reach the last eight of the Madrid Open,…
Fashion
Jisoo, Tomorrow X Together, Han So-Hee: Inside Dior’s Star-studded Retrospective Opening in Seoul
The unveiling of Dior’s “Designer of Dreams” retrospective in Seoul reached a high point with a star-studded cocktail reception, fronted…
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Israel attacking framework for international law compliance, ICJ hears
Israel appears set on destroying the framework created to ensure compliance with international law in a way that will have profound…
Business
Bulgari Relocates to Landmark Hastings Building in San Francisco
Bulgari has relocated to the historic 1908 Hastings building in San Francisco. “We’re proud to bring a unique blend of artistry,…
Fashion
Joe’s Blackbook Selects Two Fashion Students for $10,000 Scholarships
Joe’s Blackbook has selected the two students who will be awarded scholarships to pursue their fashion careers in this year’s contest. In…
News
Lawyers file legal complaint over the detention of an Egyptian poet and activist in the UAE
LONDON (AP) — Lawyers for an Egyptian poet and activist who has been allegedly detained and held in solitary confinement without charge in…
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Report: Big blackout in Spain, Portugal could take 6-10 hours to fix
The massive power outage that has hit Spain and Portugal, causing chaos on Monday across the Iberian Peninsula, will take another six to…
Celebrity
Blake Lively Opts for Sheer Styling in Tamara Ralph Dress, Anna Kendrick Does Red Carpet Coords in Zuhair Murad and More From the ‘Another Simple Favor’ Premiere
The cast and creative team behind “Another Simple Favor” hit the red carpet on Sunday for the film’s premiere in New York City.…