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Valentino’s creations through the years

Valentino’s creations through the years

Getty ImagesValentino walks the runway with Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bündchen at the end of his 1999/2000 Haute Couture show in ParisThe late Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has dressed some of the most famous women and men of recent decades.Since he co-founded the Valentino fashion house in 1960, his creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world.Here are just a few Valentino designs, worn by some familiar faces, including…

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Trump says he will ‘100%’ carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests

Trump says he will ‘100%’ carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests

AFP via Getty ImagesKaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, said the bloc has "no interest to pick a fight, but we will hold our ground".Donald Trump has vowed to "100%" follow through on his threat to impose tariffs on European countries who oppose his demand to take control of Greenland.European allies have rallied around Greenland's sovereignty. Denmark's foreign minister emphasised the US president cannot threaten his way to ownership of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.UK Foreign Secretary Yvette…

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Spanish PM vows to find cause of deadly high-speed train crash

Spanish PM vows to find cause of deadly high-speed train crash

Watch: At the scene of Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decadeSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has promised to get to the bottom of why two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain killing at least 40 people, as rescuers continue to search the wreckage.After visiting the site of the crash, Sanchez also announced three days of national mourning for victims.More than 120 more people were injured as carriages on a Madrid-bound train derailed and crossed over to…

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At the scene of Spain’s worst rail disaster in over a decade

The small town of Adamuz in Spain has become the scene of a fatal rail disaster. Dozens of people died in the incident, with even more injured.The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe visited the scene, where a large police cordon is in place.Officials said an investigation has been launched but it is not expected to determine what happened for at least a month. Source link

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Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has died at the age of 93.In a statement posted on Instagram the Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation said: "He passed away peacefully in his Roman home, surrounded by the love of his family."The foundation said Valentino will be lying in state at Piazza Mignanelli between 21 and 22 January.Valentino's funeral service will be held the following day at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs,…

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Anything that weakens Western alliances is viewed as a positive by Russia

Anything that weakens Western alliances is viewed as a positive by Russia

Steve RosenbergRussia EditorReutersListen to Donald Trump and you would think Moscow and Beijing were lying in wait off the coast of Greenland, ready to pounce to boost their power in the Arctic."There are Russian destroyers, there are Chinese destroyers and, bigger, there are Russian submarines all over the place," President Trump said recently.That is why, according to America's president, US control of Greenland is essential.So how do you think Moscow has reacted to its alleged plot being uncovered…

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Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks in Accra

Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks in Accra

Thomas Naadi,BBC Africa, Accra andJean OtalorCyber Security AuthorityThe authorities released pictures of some of those found in the raids along with their equipmentGhana's security forces have arrested nine Nigerians suspected of co-ordinating a host of cyber-crime activities from makeshift offices in and around the capital, Accra.Forty-four others, believed to be victims brought to Ghana from Nigeria under false pretences, have also been detained and handed over to the immigration authority.During the two-day intelligence-led operation, raids uncovered 62 laptops,…

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Swiss deadly fire bar owners’ lawyers condemn ‘vindictiveness’

The lawyers of the owners of a Swiss bar where a deadly fire broke out on New Year's Eve killing 40 people and injuring 116 have broken their silence to criticise "lies" about their clients. Jessica and Jacques Moretti were "devastated", the lawyers told local media, but denied being aware of any dangers at their venue."There is a sort of public vindictiveness directed against them," one of the three lawyers, Yaël Hayat, said.Initial findings from the investigation suggest…

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South Africa sends rescue team after politician is swept away by floodwaters

South Africa has sent a team to help with rescue efforts after a local politician was swept away by floodwaters while visiting neighbouring Mozambique.Andile Mngwevu, a councillor in the Ekurhuleni municipality, east of Johannesburg, and four others were in Mozambique's Gaza province when their car was caught in a flood, officials say.Only one of the passengers has been accounted for - the "status and whereabouts of the other occupants remain unconfirmed", the municipality said in a statement.Flooding has…

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Trump links Greenland dispute to not getting Nobel Peace Prize, in letter to Norway’s PM

Trump links Greenland dispute to not getting Nobel Peace Prize, in letter to Norway’s PM

REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueUS President Donald Trump has said he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace after he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize, as he again repeated his demand for control of Greenland.In a message to Norway's prime minister, Trump blamed the country for not giving him the prize."Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely…

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Thirteen pupils die after minibus collides with lorry

Thirteen school pupils have died in South Africa after the minibus they were travelling in collided with a lorry south of the city of Johannesburg.The crash happened on Monday morning at around 07:00 local time (05:00 GMT) in Vanderbijlpark, the local education authority said.Eleven students died at the scene, while two succumbed to their injuries later on. Two other pupils remains in critical condition.The minibus driver crashed into the lorry after attempting to overtake two vehicles, police spokesperson…

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What are tariffs, how do they work and why is Trump using them?

What are tariffs, how do they work and why is Trump using them?

Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump has threatened to impose fresh tariffs on eight allies that oppose his demands for control of Greenland.Last year, he placed taxes on goods reaching the US from countries around the world, arguing the move would boost American manufacturing and create jobs.Critics warned of higher prices and damage to the global economy.What are tariffs and how do they work?Tariffs are taxes on imported goods.Typically, the charge is a percentage of a good's value.For example,…

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