Nike is expanding its growing lineup of tech-inspired running silhouettes with a new “Gym Red” rendition of the popular Vomero 5, a model that has remained at the centre of the tech-runner wave well into 2025. The upcoming colourway echoes the layout seen on the earlier “Iron Grey” edition, hinting that Nike may be adopting…
A major transatlantic row erupted on Friday after the European Union imposed a €120m (£105m) penalty on X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, for what regulators described as misleading verification practices and a lack of transparency. The European Commission concluded that X’s paid-for blue checkmarks mislead users because the platform does not…
Netflix has reached a $72bn (£54bn) agreement to purchase the film and streaming divisions of Warner Bros Discovery, marking one of the most consequential mergers in modern Hollywood. The streaming giant outbid Comcast and Paramount’s Skydance for control of Warner Bros’ entertainment assets, which include blockbuster franchises such as Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and…
Vans and Satoshi Nakamoto are gearing up for another major release as early images of their upcoming “Lucky Charms” Era 95 continue to generate buzz ahead of a planned 2026 launch. The partnership, which has already produced two highly coveted versions of the Old Skool 36 – along with an ultra-rare friends-and-family edition – has…
Thailand has suspended its long-running prohibition on afternoon alcohol sales as part of a six-month experiment aimed at reviving tourism and stimulating the economy. Under the temporary measure, licensed stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues are permitted to sell alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm. This marks the first relaxation of a rule introduced in 1972…
Taiwan has announced a one-year ban on access to RedNote – also known as Xiaohongshu – following a surge in online shopping scams linked to the Chinese social media platform. According to reports from local media, Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau has recorded more than 1,700 fraud cases tied to the app since 2023, with losses…
Palace’s long-running partnership with adidas may have ended, but the London skate brand isn’t slowing down. After months of speculation, the first official images of the Palace x Nike Air Max DN8 have surfaced – marking the most detailed look yet at a collaboration that initially hinted at Palace’s shift from the Three Stripes to…
A US appeals court has ruled in favour of adidas, rejecting a claim by investors who accused the company of concealing Kanye West’s misconduct before their high-profile partnership collapsed in 2022. The decision, handed down by the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, upholds an earlier dismissal of a class action brought…
Meta has begun removing Australian users under the age of 16 from Instagram, Facebook and Threads, days before the country’s groundbreaking social media age ban takes effect. The tech company started notifying affected users last month, warning that accounts belonging to 13- to 15-year-olds would be deactivated from 4 December. Government estimates suggest around 150,000…
ASICS’ growing presence in high-fashion circles continues with a fresh collaboration that pushes its tech-runner heritage into more experimental territory. The brand has once again teamed up with Shanghai-based womenswear label SHUSHU/TONG, unveiling a new take on the ASICS GEL-Kinetic Fluent that leans fully into ballet-inspired design. The partnership, which began with a lace-adorned reinterpretation…
A rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s imperial family has sold for a record £22.9m ($30.2m) at a London auction, marking the highest price ever paid for a work by the famed jeweller. Christie’s confirmed on Tuesday that the Winter Egg, considered one of the most exquisite pieces produced by the House of Fabergé, was…
Prada has officially taken ownership of Versace, sealing a $1.38bn (£1.04bn) deal that brings two of Italy’s most recognisable luxury labels under the same corporate umbrella. The price represents a steep drop from the nearly $2bn Capri Holdings paid when it bought Versace in 2018. The acquisition strengthens Prada Group’s roster – which already includes…
adidas is set to extend its automotive-inspired “Hellcat” line with the upcoming Harden Vol. 10, continuing the momentum built by the widely praised Harden Vol. 9. While the new model introduces fresh design elements, it retains much of the performance framework and silhouette that defined its predecessor. The Harden Vol. 10 keeps the streamlined build…
Starbucks has agreed to pay more than $35 million to thousands of its New York City workers following a major settlement over claims that the company repeatedly violated local labour laws by cutting hours and failing to provide predictable schedules. City officials said over 15,000 hourly employees will receive $50 for every week worked between…
British TV personality Jamie Laing’s vegan confectionery brand, Candy Kittens, is poised to take over UK snack company Graze in a new deal involving its parent company and Unilever. The transaction, led by German consumer goods firm Katjes International, is expected to be finalised in the first half of 2026. Financial details have not been…
adidas is expanding its women’s footwear lineup with a bold new twist on one of its most iconic silhouettes: the Superstar. The updated model, known as the Superstar Bold, arrives as the latest addition to the brand’s growing series of women’s exclusives that feature elevated and reimagined soles. Unlike other recent platform adaptations within adidas’…
Police in northern France are investigating a major theft after a farm specialising in gourmet escargots reported that thieves made off with its entire stock – worth an estimated €90,000. L’Escargot des Grands Crus, located in Bouzy near Reims, said the burglars struck overnight between Sunday and Monday, cutting through a perimeter fence before breaking…
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has confirmed a massive data breach that may have exposed personal details from almost 34 million customer accounts, prompting a national investigation and renewed scrutiny of corporate data security practices. The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) said it is examining the incident, describing the breach as one of the…
Nike is preparing to launch a special edition of the Kobe 6 Protro in collaboration with New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, as official images of the “Statue of Liberty” colourway have now surfaced. The release is expected to arrive in December. For Knicks fans, the drop marks a rare moment: the franchise has not…
HP Inc. has announced plans to eliminate between 4,000 and 6,000 jobs worldwide by fiscal 2028 as part of a broad restructuring strategy aimed at reducing costs and deepening its adoption of artificial intelligence across core operations. Chief Executive Enrique Lores said the reductions will affect teams involved in product development, internal operations and customer…
The boxes are stacked neatly, row after row: Gucci heels in bright reds, handbags in supple leather, designer labels peeking from every corner. It looks like the back room of a luxury boutique – until Detective Chief Inspector Paul Curtis explains where it all came from. “They don’t keep money,” he says, surveying the shelves….
Reebok is expanding Angel Reese’s signature sneaker line with the first-ever kids’ release of the Angel Reese 1, marking a major milestone for the rising basketball star and her growing influence among young fans. The debut grade school version arrives in a striking “Paradise Pink” colourway paired with black detailing. The design mirrors elements that…
A Chelsea Football Club employee has admitted to defrauding the organisation of more than £200,000 over a four-year period. Claire Walsh, 39, pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to a charge of fraud by abuse of position. Prosecutors said Walsh, who served as an assistant treasury manager at the Premier League club, wrongfully obtained £208,520…
Two Australian teenagers are asking the nation’s High Court to overturn a new law that will block under-16s from using social media, arguing the government should target predators and harmful content instead of restricting young people’s access. Under rules taking effect on 10 December, platforms including Meta, TikTok and YouTube will be required to prevent…
Jordan Brand is preparing to expand its lineup with a fresh “Team Red” edition of the Air Jordan 1 Mid, a model that continues to attract everyday sneaker buyers who prioritise accessibility and versatility over hype. The upcoming release features a mix of textures and tones. Official product images reveal deep Team Red leather overlays…
Barcelona has moved to reassure supporters that it has no involvement in a new cryptocurrency launched by its latest commercial partner, after criticism that the deal could mislead fans into investing in an unfamiliar digital asset. The club signed a three-year sponsorship agreement in mid-November with Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP), a little-known crypto project whose…
British singer Olivia Dean has won partial refunds for fans after publicly criticising Ticketmaster and AXS over soaring resale prices for her upcoming North American tour. Some fans discovered that tickets originally sold for modest face-value prices were being resold for more than 14 times the cost, with listings climbing past $1,000 (£750). The inflated…
Nike’s Pegasus Premium – already one of the standout sneakers of 2025 – is set to drop in a fresh “Tattoo” colourway as the brand continues to expand the silhouette’s growing lineup. Despite limited availability for earlier releases, the Pegasus Premium has maintained strong visibility throughout the year, consistently surfacing in new designs and selling…
Japanese beverage giant Asahi has confirmed that a major cyber-attack that struck its operations in September may have exposed the personal information of more than 1.5 million customers, along with data belonging to employees and business partners. In a newly released update on its investigation, the company said the ransomware attack severely disrupted operations at…
Binance and its founders – including billionaire Changpeng Zhao – are facing fresh legal trouble in the United States, where a new lawsuit accuses the global crypto giant of enabling the flow of millions of dollars to organisations designated by Washington as terrorist groups, including Hamas and Hezbollah. The complaint was filed in a federal…
James Harden has debuted his next signature sneaker with adidas, giving fans their first look at the Harden Vol. 10 during the widely watched Clippers–Lakers matchup. The new model follows the highly regarded Harden Vol. 9, a shoe praised for its cushioning, lockdown and responsiveness, and considered one of adidas Basketball’s strongest recent designs. With…
Warner Music Group has reached a settlement with AI music start-up Suno and will jointly launch a new artificial intelligence music initiative with the company, a year after taking it to court in a closely watched copyright case. Under the agreement, Warner will allow Suno users to create AI-generated tracks using the voices, names and…
International tourists planning trips to major US national parks will soon face higher entry costs, the Trump administration announced on Tuesday. The Department of the Interior confirmed that foreign visitors will be required to pay an additional $100 on top of existing entrance fees at 11 of the country’s busiest parks, including destinations such as…
Jordan Brand is preparing to round off 2025 with another premium addition to its growing golf sneaker catalogue. Following the reveal of the quilted Air Jordan 14 Golf “Bordeaux,” the company is set to release a complementary Jordan Nu Retro 1 Golf that borrows several design cues from the upcoming AJ14. The reworked Nu Retro…
Ubisoft is preparing to release a remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag before the end of its current fiscal year, according to new information emerging alongside the company’s delayed financial update. Although the publisher has not yet formally confirmed the project, reporting from Insider Gaming – based on more than a year of internal…
The United States is urging the European Union to rethink its regulatory approach to major technology companies as negotiations continue over metal tariffs and broader trade terms between the two sides. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Washington wants the EU to “reconsider” its digital regulations if it expects lower tariffs on steel and aluminium…
New Balance is set to expand its lineup of understated lifestyle sneakers with a new 2002R colourway, “Arid Stone/Black Coffee,” arriving during the 2025 holiday season. The 2002R – once the brand’s dominant lifestyle model – has taken on a quieter role this year as newer silhouettes like the 2010 and 2000 push further into…
Pinterest’s accelerating shift toward artificial intelligence is unsettling some of its most loyal users, who say the platform is becoming crowded with low-quality AI images and straying from its original purpose. Users told CNN they have increasingly encountered bizarre, AI-generated visuals – including a one-eyed cat appearing in a wallpaper search and an anatomically impossible…
London appears poised to join other major global cities in charging a tourist levy on overnight stays, as the UK government prepares to grant new powers to local leaders. Mayor Sadiq Khan has previously pushed for such authority, and the proposal is expected to feature in the upcoming English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill currently…
adidas has expanded its growing lineup of animal-inspired sneakers with a fresh take on the popular “Cow Print” Samba, adding striking red detailing to the already eye-catching design. The new release continues the brand’s push into safari-themed aesthetics, a trend that gained renewed momentum after the success of Wales Bonner’s collaborations and the subsequent mainstream…
The publisher of the Daily Mail has reached an agreement to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m, marking a major shift in the UK media landscape. Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) confirmed it has entered formal discussions with RedBird IMI, the consortium that had previously sought to take control of the Telegraph…
A gold pocket watch recovered from the body of wealthy Titanic passenger Isidor Straus has sold for a record £1.78m at an auction in Wiltshire. Straus, a prominent American businessman and co-owner of Macy’s department store, died alongside his wife Ida when the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank on 14 April 1912. His…
Nike Golf is gearing up for the 2026 Waste Management Open with a new special-edition release: a golf-ready Air Max 95 designed to match the high-energy spirit of the Phoenix tournament. Often described as the most raucous stop on the PGA Tour, the Waste Management Open has become known for its festival-like crowd and modern…
A rare Frida Kahlo self-portrait has sold for $54.7 million (£41.8 million), setting a new global auction record for an artwork by a woman. The painting, created in the 1940s and titled El sueño (La cama) – The Dream (The Bed) – was sold at Sotheby’s after an intense battle between two private collectors. The…
A long-forgotten box in a California attic has produced the most valuable comic book ever sold. A pristine copy of Superman #1, discovered by three brothers while clearing out their late mother’s home last Christmas, has fetched $9.12 million (£7 million) at auction. The June 1939 issue – one of the earliest standalone Superman comics…
Jordan Brand’s newest hybrid model, the Jordan MVP 92, is expanding its lineup with a striking “Black Infrared” colourway, arriving well ahead of next year’s anticipated Air Jordan releases. The silhouette – designed as a modern reinterpretation of the Air Jordan 7 – has been gaining momentum with fresh, experimental colourways, but is now shifting…
Australia has expanded its upcoming under-16 social media ban to include Twitch, the Amazon-owned livestreaming platform widely used by gamers. The restriction, which takes effect on 10 December, requires platforms to prevent users under 16 from creating accounts and to close existing accounts belonging to minors. The eSafety Commissioner, which is enforcing the new rules,…
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence could reduce the number of entry-level graduates hired in the coming years, PwC’s global chairman Mohamed Kande has said. Speaking at a business summit in Singapore, Mr Kande acknowledged that automation is changing the firm’s workforce needs, though he stressed that AI was not behind the more than 5,600…
CNCPTS is set to debut a new special-edition adidas Taekwondo F50 this weekend, as the experimental silhouette continues to build momentum following its viral rise earlier this year. The hybrid model – which merges the form of adidas’ classic Taekwondo shoe with the high-performance aesthetic of the F50 football boot – is one of several…
Instagram, Facebook and Threads have begun alerting young Australian users that their accounts will soon be deactivated, as the country prepares to enforce a sweeping ban on social media use for anyone under 16. Meta, the parent company of the three platforms, confirmed it has started sending texts, emails and in-app notifications to users it…
