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Flights of fancy at Bottega Veneta, atmospheric mood at Armani in Milan
Flights of fancy at Bottega Veneta, atmospheric mood at Armani in Milan

Grey and brutalist, showy and shimmering -- the stark contrasts of the Italian fashion capital of Milan fuelled the creative mind of Bottega Veneta's Louise Trotter in her second collection for the brand.

March 01, 2026

South Africa beat plucky Zimbabwe ahead of New Zealand semi-final
South Africa beat plucky Zimbabwe ahead of New Zealand semi-final

South Africa survived a brilliant all-round show by Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to record a five-wicket win Sunday that means they remained unbeaten ahead of a semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday.

March 01, 2026

Guardiola calls for respect after Ramadan break is booed
Guardiola calls for respect after Ramadan break is booed

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola called for more "respect" towards other cultures after a break to allow his players to break their fast during Ramadan was booed in a 1-0 win at Leeds.

March 01, 2026

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Belgium seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker
Belgium seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

Belgium's special forces boarded and seized an oil tanker from the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, in an overnight operation announced Sunday.

March 01, 2026

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9 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan's Karachi
9 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan's Karachi

At least nine people were killed during pro-Iran protests at the United States consulate in the Pakistan megacity of Karachi on Sunday, according to a hospital toll seen by AFP.

March 01, 2026