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Leclerc delivers Ferrari's 250th win with victory in British GP
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (303+ words) Silverstone (United Kingdom) (AFP) " Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari their 250th Grand Prix victory when he won a gripping British GP at Silverstone which ended under a safety car on Sunday as championship leader Kimi Antonelli missed out on a top 10 finish....
Chanel eyes menswear with Charvet shirtmaker takevoer
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (319+ words) Paris (France) (AFP) " French luxury giant Chanel announced Thursday that it had acquired historic Parisian shirtmaker Charvet, having previously collaborated with the brand which caters mostly to men. Issued on: 02/07/2026 - 15: 11 Charvet has been making bespoke shirts and suits from its…...
Russell holds off Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (634+ words) Spielberg (Austria) (AFP) " George Russell returned to winning ways after a series of disappointments on Sunday when he claimed a measured victory for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull's four-time champion Max Verstappen in a thrilling Austrian Grand Prix. Issued on:…...
Verstappen wants to stay at Red Bull " in a fast car, says Mekies
1+ week, 2+ day ago (220+ words) Spielberg (Austria) (AFP) " Four-time champion Max Verstappen wants to continue racing in Formula One for Red Bull, his team boss Laurent Mekies said on Friday before adding that he needs a fast car to stay. Issued on: 26/06/2026 - 19: 49 Speaking between the…...
Mercedes dominate opening practice at Austrian GP
1+ week, 2+ day ago (283+ words) Spielberg (Austria) (AFP) " Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times ahead of his Mercedes team-mate George Russell in Friday's opening free practice for the Austrian Grand Prix. Issued on: 26/06/2026 - 15: 21 The two 'silver arrows' were out in front throughout the hour-long…...
Antonelli seeks sixth straight win at Barcelona Grand Prix
3+ week, 3+ day ago (548+ words) Barcelona (AFP) " Ten years after Max Verstappen announced his arrival by winning the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, his apparent heir Mercedes' teenage ace Kimi Antonelli, will on Sunday seek a crushing sixth consecutive victory. Issued on: 11/06/2026 - 04: 05 The 19-year-old Italian, the youngest…...
Asian stocks track Wall St tech bounce, oil eases on Mideast hope
3+ week, 5+ day ago (598+ words) Hong Kong (AFP) " Asian stocks enjoyed a partial rebound from the previous day's rout as investors returned to the AI trade, while easing Middle East tensions also provided support and pushed oil prices down. Issued on: 09/06/2026 - 04: 31 The gains across most…...
Three things we learned from the Monaco Grand Prix
3+ week, 6+ day ago (550+ words) Monte Carlo (Principality of Monaco) (AFP) " Formula One celebrated the arrival of a "generational talent and champion" as Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli removed all doubts, broke more records and proved he has the mentality to handle it all. Issued on:…...
Leclerc beats Hamilton as Ferrari shine in Monaco F1 practice
1+ mon, 4+ hour ago (456+ words) Monte Carlo (Principality of Monaco) (AFP) " Charles Leclerc made local knowledge pay on Friday when he topped the times for Ferrari in opening practice for his home Monaco Formula One Grand Prix ahead of team-mate seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton. Issued…...
French luxury store shuts Beijing flagship after 13 years as China spending weakens
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (424+ words) French luxury retailer Galeries Lafayette closed its flagship Beijing store on Wednesday after 13 years, underscoring weak consumer spending and changing shopping habits in China. Shoppers snapped up final bargains as staff cleared unsold goods and dismantled displays at the six-floor…...