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Chanel Opens Festive Pop-Up in London's Covent Garden

Chanel Opens Festive Pop-Up in London's Covent Garden

Chanel has launched an 'enchanted' festive pop-up in London's Covent Garden, featuring an immersive light installation. The pop-up, which opened on December 6, showcases Chanel's iconic symbols such as the lion, wheat, and camellia, reimagined in a starry sky setting. The installation aims to create a magical atmosphere, inviting visitors to experience a festive moment influenced by the brand's heritage. The pop-up will run until December 28, excluding Christmas Day, and includes live music performances to enhance the festive experience.

Hedge funds and state-backed investors bet on volatility in 2026

Hedge funds and state-backed investors bet on volatility in 2026

ABU DHABI, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Markets roiled by geopolitical tensions and diverging interest rates present money-making opportunities for the coming year, the heads of hedge funds Man Group and Brevan Howard and the Abu Dhabi Investment Council's chief investor said on Tuesday. U.S.

Resistance Group Members Arrested in London for Vandalizing State Crown Display

Resistance Group Members Arrested in London for Vandalizing State Crown Display

Four members of the civil resistance group Take Back Power were arrested at the Tower of London after throwing food at the display case containing the Imperial State Crown. The group posted footage of the incident on social media, showing members smearing apple crumble and custard on the case. The protest led to the closure of the Jewel House, where the Crown Jewels are displayed, as police investigate the incident. The Imperial State Crown is a significant symbol, worn by King Charles III during official ceremonies. The protest aimed to draw attention to the group's demands for increased taxation on the super-rich.

Fashion and Beauty Brands Leverage Community Building to Enhance Customer Loyalty

Fashion and Beauty Brands Leverage Community Building to Enhance Customer Loyalty

Fashion and Beauty Brands Leverage Community Building to Enhance Customer Loyalty

Suzy Amis Cameron's Inside Out Expands with Sustainable Fashion Innovations

Suzy Amis Cameron's Inside Out Expands with Sustainable Fashion Innovations

Suzy Amis Cameron's Inside Out Expands with Sustainable Fashion Innovations

The Zetter Group Announces New Hotel Opening in London for 2026

The Zetter Group Announces New Hotel Opening in London for 2026

The Zetter Group is set to expand its presence in London with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury in March 2026. This new 68-bedroom hotel will occupy six interconnecting Georgian townhouses near Russell Square, a location known for its cultural and historical significance. The design of the hotel, led by award-winning designer James Thurstan Waterworth, draws inspiration from the intellectual and creative spirit of the Bloomsbury neighborhood. The hotel will feature a variety of room types, from cozy wood-paneled rooms to grand suites with luxurious amenities. Public spaces include The Parlour, offering refreshments and cocktails, and The Orangery, the main dining area with views of a landscaped garden. The hotel will also provide a gym and outdoor yoga space, maintaining a blend of comfort and luxury.

Corsica Invests €2.5 Million Annually in Airline Seats to Boost Off-season Tourism

Corsica Invests €2.5 Million Annually in Airline Seats to Boost Off-season Tourism

Corsica's local government, the Collectivité de Corse, is investing €2.5 million annually to secure 250,000 airline seats each year for the next four years. This initiative aims to attract tourists during the off-season months of January and February, when the island's tourism industry typically experiences a lull. The plan involves subsidizing airline tickets to offer significantly reduced fares, with the government covering the difference between the low ticket prices and the actual cost of flights. Two airlines, Volotea and Air Corsica, have been contracted to operate these routes, with Volotea focusing on domestic routes from French cities and Air Corsica handling international routes from Brussels-Charleroi and Rome. The initiative is expected to generate over €418 million in tourist spending and more than 7 million additional overnight stays over the four-year period.

VIDEO | Zelenskyy stresses importance of 'unity' at talks with European allies in London

VIDEO | Zelenskyy stresses importance of 'unity' at talks with European allies in London

Trading Day: Fed uncertainty hits stocks and bonds

Trading Day: Fed uncertainty hits stocks and bonds

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Apprehension ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision later this week weighed on Wall Street on Monday, while continued selling in U.S. Treasuries pushed the 30-year yield to its highest in three months. More on that below.

Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown

Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown

By Byron Kaye SYDNEY, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Australia is set to become the first country to implement a minimum age for social media use on Wednesday, with platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube forced to block more than a million accounts, marking the beginning of an expected global wave of

A struggle to survive in Ukraine's east, with Russia at the gates

A struggle to survive in Ukraine's east, with Russia at the gates

By Anatolii Stepanov KOSTIANTYNIVKA, Ukraine, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Hunkered in the basement of his battle-scarred building in eastern Ukraine, 65-year-old Volodymyr rarely emerges as Russian forces press at the doorstep of his city of Kostiantynivka.

Bezos Earth Fund boosts marine conservation with $24.5 million

Bezos Earth Fund boosts marine conservation with $24.5 million

By Simon Jessop LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The world's biggest climate philanthropy has given $24.5 million to protect coastal ecosystems as part of a plan to create the planet's first cross-border marine biosphere reserve, its head of nature told Reuters.