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Valentino taught us to respect women, says partner
Valentino taught us to respect women, says partner

Italian designer Valentino Garavani loved creating outfits that made women beautiful, his partner Giancarlo Giammetti said Tuesday, following the style legend's death aged 93.

January 20, 2026

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Australia stiffens hate crime, gun laws after Bondi attack
Australia stiffens hate crime, gun laws after Bondi attack

Australia passed tougher hate crime and gun laws Tuesday, weeks after gunmen targeting a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach killed 15 people.

January 20, 2026

Mercedes chief designer Owen to leave F1 team
Mercedes chief designer Owen to leave F1 team

Mercedes chief designer John Owen is to leave the Formula One team later this year, it was announced on Tuesday.

January 20, 2026

UK approves plans for contentious Chinese mega-embassy in London
UK approves plans for contentious Chinese mega-embassy in London

The UK government on Tuesday gave the green light for China to build a "mega embassy" in the historic heart of London, eight years after the process began and despite fierce opposition from residents and rights groups.

January 20, 2026

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Osaka emerges for Melbourne opener under hat, veil and parasol
Osaka emerges for Melbourne opener under hat, veil and parasol

Naomi Osaka emerged for her first-round encounter at the Australian Open on Tuesday holding a white parasol and wearing a matching wide-brimmed hat and gauzy veil.

January 20, 2026

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Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through
Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through

Jannik Sinner barely broke sweat in launching his quest to win a third Australian Open in a row on Tuesday as Naomi Osaka stole the show with a bold fashion statement.

January 20, 2026