Seven killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian factory

Seven killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian factory

A fertiliser plant in western Russia has come under attack by Ukrainian drones, killing seven people and injuring at least ten. Russia’s Investigative Committee said 30 drones had struck the plant in the region of Smolensk, around 290km (180 miles) from the border with Ukraine. Regional governor Vasily Anokhin said on social media “the enemy…

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Inside Micam’s Fall 2026 Show: Amid Big Challenges, Opportunities Emerge

Inside Micam’s Fall 2026 Show: Amid Big Challenges, Opportunities Emerge

As the global footwear industry continues to grapple with change and challenge, Micam continues to evolve. This week at Rho-Fiera Milano, the trade show brought together 794 brands, including 402 international vendors and 392 Italian labels. Organizers have been focused on building the international retail contingent, with the number of hosted buyers doubling compared to…

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How the Epstein Scandal Took Over Our Reality

How the Epstein Scandal Took Over Our Reality

Broadly speaking, these scandals were contained within org charts. But, over the same period, there was an increasing awareness of how networks of knowledge and power could cross institutional and even national lines. In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the Occupy movement argued that a global overclass was taking advantage of the rest…

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Uber unveils new services as it prepares to bring robotaxis to L.A. soon

Uber unveils new services as it prepares to bring robotaxis to L.A. soon

Uber announced a new set of services to support ride-hailing for autonomous vehicles ahead of its planned launch of robotaxis in Los Angeles in the coming months. Uber’s new program, called Uber Autonomous Solutions, aims to give robotaxi ventures easy access to Uber’s customers, software and infrastructure. Participating companies would get access to Uber’s platform,…

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Uzbekistan cotton sector faces fresh abuse allegations

Uzbekistan cotton sector faces fresh abuse allegations

The non-governmental organisations (NGOs) allege that authorities enforce mandatory crop quotas, use threats, and impose penalties, including land seizure, on those failing to meet targets. Released on 17 February 2026, the report, “Farmers Have No Freedom: Abuse and Exploitation of Cotton and Wheat Farmers in Uzbekistan,” describes circumstances in which farmers must sell crops at…

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Epstein Deposition Opens Up Leslie Wexner’s World

Epstein Deposition Opens Up Leslie Wexner’s World

When Leslie Wexner raised his right hand for a deposition digging into the crimes of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, he also opened up a unique window into the life of a multitasking billionaire retailer.  “I was raised in a very poor family and we had no money, and I had an Aunt Ida and she…

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