Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara
The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move. Source link
With New Right-Wing President, Chile Shifts Toward Region’s Conservative, Pro-Trump Alignment
The inauguration of Chile’s new president, José Antonio Kast, is the latest milestone in a broader shift toward conservatism and pro-Trump alignment in the region. Source link
Iran effectively closes Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Israel strikes continue
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Israel continue airstrikes in the country, triggering what’s being described as the “largest oil disruption in history.” Source…
'I imagine they had a healthy sex life early on' – Jones and Grant in Austen-inspired drama
Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC drama The Other Bennet Sister Source link
Middle East terminal closures add to jitters about oil prices.
Middle East terminal closures add to jitters about oil prices. Source link
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Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns
“Violence and fear” will spike and “equality and non-discrimination” will be trampled on, warn critics. Source link
Deadly Attack on Oil Tankers Prompts Iraq to Close Oil Terminals
An attack off the Iraqi coast engulfed two oil tankers in flames, killing at least one person. Senior Iraqi officials believe the attack was Iranian. Source link
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U.S.-Israel strikes continue as Iran effectively closes Strait of Hormuz, Trump ran on lower gas prices, but the Iran war challenges that, probe points to U.S. being at fault for…
Oil price jumps despite deal to release record amount of reserves
It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway. Source link