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Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as CEO of Dolce & Gabbana, but will retain a creative role
Gabbana’s resignation from her supervisory roles took effect on 1 January 2026. The company described this as a ‘natural evolution of its organisational structure and management’.
Melania Trump unexpectedly denied any links to Epstein and called on Congress to launch an investigation
US First Lady Melania Trump has unexpectedly issued a statement denying any connection she may have had with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Crocodiles and snakes for border security
Indian units of the Border Security Force (BSF) have been instructed to assess the feasibility of using reptiles along the river sections of the border with Bangladesh. These are vulnerable stretches where it is difficult to erect physical barriers due to the challenging terrain and flooding.
Due to the war in Iran, the US faced a shortage of vital military equipment
The US has used up a large portion of its existing stockpile of JASSM-ER stealth cruise missiles in the operation in Iran. It looks as though it could take years to replenish these losses, as production rates are insufficient.
A bottle labelled ‘Polonium’ was found in Germany during an Easter egg hunt
In Germany, during the traditional game where people search for hidden Easter eggs, two men found a small bottle in a garden labelled ‘Polonium 210’, a dangerous radioactive substance. Tests are currently underway to determine whether the bottle actually contains radioactive material.
Explosives found near the ‘Turkish Stream’: Serbia does not confirm Ukrainian involvement
The Director of Serbia’s Military Security Agency, Đuro Jovanović, noted that there is “a great deal of misinformation” surrounding the planting of explosives on the gas pipeline.
Pope Leo XIV called on world leaders to lay down their arms
In his Easter message “Urbi et Orbi” on 5 April, Pope Leo XIV called on those who “hold weapons in their hands” to lay them down, and on those with the power to wage war to choose peace based not on force but on dialogue.
Germany is introducing permits for men to travel abroad for extended periods: what we know
Legislative changes have come into force in Germany that significantly alter the rules governing men’s stays abroad. From now on, citizens aged between 17 and 45 must obtain special permission if they plan to leave the country for a period exceeding three months
Trump is restoring Alcatraz: $152 million has been allocated in the US budget
The Donald Trump administration has officially launched a move to restore the legendary Alcatraz to its former status as an operational prison. The 2027 budget request allocates $152 million to transform the San Francisco tourist attraction into a modern high-security facility
Volkswagen and Audi are preparing a spectacular launch: 10 new models
April is set to be a month of major changes for the global automotive industry. Ahead of the Beijing Motor Show, Volkswagen Group (China) has announced a veritable ‘parade of new models’: from electric SUVs to Formula 1 cars
An 18-year-old musician has been executed in Iran following protests
In Iran, 18-year-old musician Amirhossein Khatami was executed; he had been arrested following anti-government protests and sentenced to death on charges of “enmity against God”. Following this, human rights activists and representatives of the Iranian opposition warned of the risk of a new wave of executions in the country.
The assassination attempt, the military and the organiser’s escape: what is happening in Madagascar
Authorities in Madagascar have announced that a plot to assassinate President Michael Randrianirina has been foiled. According to the public prosecutor’s office, 13 people are involved in the case, 11 of whom are already in custody, and the suspects include members of the military.
