Martine Rose Named Balenciaga’s First Female Creative Director
London designer Martine Rose takes over as creative director of Balenciaga, succeeding Pierpaolo Piccioli and becoming the first woman to lead the historic French-Spanish fashion house.
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Black Friday 2026: Schedule, Key Dates, and Anticipated Beauty and Tech Deals
Black Friday 2026 will take place on November 27, with early promotional periods beginning already in November. Here are the key dates, tips for avoiding financial pitfalls, and a selection of the most attractive offers from the beauty and high-tech industry, including models from Dyson and Lancôme.
How to protect blackberry canes over winter: tips for an abundant harvest
Essential methods for protecting blackberry cane plants against severe frosts.
Choose Love launches annual campaign on Carnaby Street for refugees
The charity shop Choose Love returns to Carnaby Street with the aim of raising funds for refugees and displaced persons, offering luxury goods and essentials in exchange for donations.
Prince Harry and Prince William Send Personal Letters to 2026 Diana Award Winners Amid Ongoing Strained Relations
Princes William and Harry have each written personalized messages to the recipients of the 2026 Diana Award, honoring their mother’s legacy and praising young volunteers. While both brothers expressed pride in the winners' humanitarian efforts, they maintained separate correspondence, reflecting the continued tension between the siblings.
Tchibo Launches Christmas Decor: LED Branches and Illuminated Stars from Nov 11
German retailer Tchibo introduces three festive home decor trends for the upcoming Christmas season, featuring battery-operated LED branches, glowing glass ornaments, and minimalist gold stars, available from November 11th.
AI is accelerating its own development: Anthropic models evolve twice as fast
A METR analysis suggests that artificial intelligence could be responsible for 80% of the current acceleration in its progress; Anthropic models would have evolved 1.9 times faster since October 2025, opening up discussions about recursive self-improvement.
Zwilling Fresh & Save Vacuum System Review: Reducing Food Waste with Practical Storage Solutions
An analysis of the Zwilling Fresh & Save vacuum starter set, detailing how its electric pump and reusable containers extend the freshness of bread, vegetables, and leftovers, thereby reducing household food waste.
Schedule and timing of the Treasure Hour event in Fortnite for November 7, 2026
Epic Games is launching Treasure Hour, an increased drop-rates event in the Treasure Hunters season of Fortnite, scheduled for Sunday and Saturday.
Rossmann Introduces Gift Wrap Organizer to Tackle Holiday Packing Chaos
German retailer Rossmann launches a low-cost olive-green organizer designed to hold up to 15 gift wrap rolls and accessories, aiming to streamline holiday preparation and reduce clutter.
NATO's Online Store for Military Equipment
NATO launches a fast-sale platform for anti-drone systems for governments, offering tested solutions deliverable within 3-6 months, ranging from €1.6 million to €25 million. In parallel, the French Atlantique 2 aircraft, stationed at Base 900 in Mihail Kogălniceanu, continues maritime surveillance missions in the Black Sea.
Former Coca-Cola HBC business in Russia at risk of coming under local control. Demand has reached the Kremlin
The takeover bid for Coca-Cola HBC's business in Russia has been submitted to the government and has received support from several deputy prime ministers, leading to a 19% drop in the company's shares in London.