Prada plans to close stores in a few secondary Italian cities while pouring investment into flagships like its expanded Milan Galleria, where shopping now sits beside an exhibition, private salons and an apartment for dinners.

A monumental Monet that had never been shown in public sold at Sotheby's Paris for 50 million euros with fees, the highest price ever paid for a work of art at auction in France.

As Frieze London and Frieze Masters close in Regent's Park on October 18, the week's story is a £5 million Old Master, sold out booths, new museum acquisitions and a fair looking firmly toward the Gulf and the Global South.

For three days from October 16, 45 LVMH maisons are opening workshops, vineyards and historic houses to the public, from Shanghai and Paris to Rome and New York.

The French group's all-cash bid values PTC's equity at about $22.6 billion, Reuters reported on 5 October 2026.

The prime minister set the date after losing two parliamentary votes on housing.

Voters in the Canadian province are electing members of the National Assembly.

Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel were named joint winners on 5 October 2026 for work that uses light to control cells.

The Pentagon said the bombers used in the Iran war have returned to bases in the United States.

In London for the Bayeux Tapestry viewing, Emmanuel Macron met British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to discuss Channel crossings, Iran and Britain's wish to move closer to Europe.

Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said France has started tests on two cars to assess Tesla's FSD system, a step that could move Europe closer to a decision on the technology.

France said several American space companies cancelled participation in a Paris summit hosted by Emmanuel Macron after Washington warned that attendance could look like an endorsement of EU policy.

The Scoop: Think the internet will always connect everyone, everywhere? Think again. The massive political and religious divides splitting the globe right now are officially building a permanent digital wall. The Details: Because of how countries are lining up in current wars, the world is fracturing into two distinct camps. On one side is the US and its allies; on the other is a tight partnership between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. The Global Impact: To survive Wes

The Scoop: While everyone is watching Europe and the Middle East, a massive, interconnected crisis just boiled over in the Horn of Africa—and the fallout is about to ripple across the entire planet. The Details: According to the latest data, what used to be three separate issues—the brutal civil war in Sudan, intense fighting in Somalia, and ethnic clashes in Ethiopia—have officially merged into one giant conflict system. Refugee crises, illegal arms deals, and gold smuggling

The Scoop: You might want to brace yourself the next time you hit the supermarket checkout line. The war in Ukraine just took a nasty turn, and it’s about to hit your kitchen table hard. The Details: New military strikes just hammered major port infrastructure along the Black Sea. For a while, international deals kept grain ships moving safely. Now? That safety net is completely gone. The Global Impact: This isn't just a regional issue. Millions of people across North Africa

The United Nations General Assembly's Fifth Committee met for a critical session to address a massive financial emergency threatening to paralyze global operations. UN Controller Chandramouli Ramanathan presented a stark financial update revealing that unpaid member state assessments have risen to approximately $2.8 billion. The organization entered the current cycle with zero liquidity reserves, putting essential programs at risk. The Group of 77 and China introduced a major

Alexis Von Yates, a 35-year-old nurse, is facing serious legal troubles as she awaits trial for the alleged statutory rape of her 15-year-old stepson. The incident reportedly took place last July in Ocala, Florida, during the boy's summer visit to his father.

Robert De Niro has once again made headlines for his outspoken criticism of President Donald Trump, this time using his platform at the...

Sudan has filed a case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the UAE of complicity...

Russian strikes on Ukraine have resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people, further intensifying the conflict between the two nations....