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Haute Couture Week begins in Paris
Four days of ultra-exclusive Haute Couture fashion shows get underway in Paris on Monday, but how is the calendar constructed and who gets to take part? AFP has the answers.
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Fifteen dead, 28 missing as ferry sinks in southern Philippines
A ferry with more than 350 people onboard sank Monday morning in the southern Philippines, leaving at least 15 dead and 28 still missing, the coast guard said.
Politics
Financial trading master Rick Rieder emerges as possible Fed chief
The emergence of BlackRock's Rick Rieder as a Federal Reserve frontrunner means the US central bank could be led by a financial markets master less academically credentialed than other recent chairs.
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Living like sultans: Istanbul's pampered street cats
Kanyon is getting fat: since someone stole his basket, this white cat with grey markings who lives at an Istanbul shopping centre has been showered with snacks, love and affection.
Politics
Israel agrees to 'limited reopening' of Rafah crossing
Israel said Monday it would allow a "limited reopening" of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt once it had recovered the remains of the last hostage in the Palestinian territory.
Sports
Scheffler marches to season-opening PGA Tour win in La Quinta
World number one Scottie Scheffler launched his 2026 US PGA Tour campaign with a runaway victory in the American Express at La Quinta, California.
Technology
TIS Appoints New CEO to Accelerate Global Growth
BERLIN, DE / ACCESS Newswire / January 26, 2026 / Treasury Intelligence Solutions (TIS), a leading cloud-based platform for payments and cash management, today announced Zlatko Vucetic as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective from February 1, 2026. This move comes as a pivotal step in advancing the company's long-term vision and global growth strategy in cloud-native cash management, liquidity, and payment solutions.
Politics
Minnesota ICE shooting puts new twist on gun rights debate
The shooting death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, by federal agents Saturday in Minneapolis has spurred a new kind of debate around gun rights in the United States.
Sports
Patriots reach Super Bowl in blizzard-hit 10-7 win over Broncos
Quarterback Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance since the glory days of predecessor Tom Brady with a blizzard-hit 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos Sunday.
Sports
Juve deal hammer blow to Napoli title defence, Milan slip further behind Inter
Juventus dealt a huge blow to Napoli's Serie A title defence on Sunday with a 3-0 win in Turin which left the reigning champions nine points behind league leaders Inter Milan, who are pulling away from the chasing pack.
Sports
Toulon cling on to edge Montpellier, Clermont climb to 5th
Toulon moved up to fourth as full-back Marius Domon starred in a tight 30-27 victory over Montpellier on Sunday, as Clermont beat La Rochelle 32-27 to climb to fifth in the Top 14.
Sports
'Heartbroken' Timberwolves resume NBA play amid Minneapolis turmoil
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said the NBA team was "heartbroken" by events unfolding in Minneapolis, where federal agents shot dead a second US citizen amid the Trump administration's mass immigration crackdown.
Politics
Life-saving aid reaches Kurdish-majority town: UN
A UN humanitarian convoy arrived Sunday in the Kurdish-majority town of Kobane, which has been filled recently with people displaced by clashes in northern Syria, a spokesperson told AFP.
Weather
Historic winter storm pounds US from south to northeast
A life-threatening winter storm brought hazardous conditions to a wide swath of the United States on Sunday, from Texas to New England, prompting warnings to stay off roads, along with mass flight cancellations and power outages.
Sports
Carrick relishes Man Utd opportunity after stunning Arsenal
Michael Carrick urged Manchester United to build on the remarkable start to his interim reign after Matheus Cunha's rocket sealed a stunning 3-2 win at Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Culture
Men's fashion goes low-risk in uncertain world
Paris Men’s Fashion Week, which wrapped up Sunday, saw designers opt for often pragmatic and timeless styling, reflecting a low-risk approach at an uncertain time for the industry, experts said.
Economy
Swinging to win: 'The Invite' delivers comedy gold at Sundance
Most marriages have those moments: people are coming for dinner; one of you isn't really in the mood. But not everyone finds out that their guests are into raucous group sex -- and want you to join them.
Sports
Arsenal must respond to title test: Arteta
Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to show they have the character to cope with a 3-2 defeat against Manchester United that breathed new life into the Premier League title race.
Sports
Devastating Juve deal hammer blow to Napoli's Serie A title defence
Juventus dealt a huge blow to Napoli's Serie A title defence on Sunday with a 3-0 win in Turin which left the reigning champions nine points behind league leaders Inter Milan.
Sports
Rosenior impressed as Chelsea pass 'huge test' in Palace win
Liam Rosenior said that Chelsea passed a "huge test" after their 3-1 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday extended his impressive start as Blues boss.
Sports
Emery plays down Villa's title bid
Unai Emery insists Aston Villa will only be Premier League title contenders if they are still in the hunt with three games left.
Sports
Devastating Juve deal Serie A title blow to Napoli
Juventus dealt a huge blow to Napoli's Serie A title defence on Sunday with a 3-0 win in Turin which left the reigning champions nine points behind league leaders Inter Milan.
Sports
Arsenal rocked by Man Utd, Villa rekindle Premier League title bid
Manchester United inflicted Arsenal's first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to blow the Premier League title race open on Sunday as Aston Villa beat Newcastle to close within four points of the Gunners.
Sports
Arsenal title bid dented by dramatic Man Utd defeat
Manchester United dealt a blow to Arsenal's Premier League title charge as Matheus Cunha's superb strike clinched a thrilling 3-2 win over the leaders on Sunday.
Sports
Endrick scores hat-trick to fire Lyon to thumping Ligue 1 win
Brazilian teenager Endrick, on loan from Real Madrid, announced himself to Ligue 1 with a hat-trick as Lyon thrashed bottom club Metz 5-2 on Sunday.
Sports
Barca top La Liga as Yamal hits stunner, Atletico triumph
Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal effort.
Culture
'Mercy' debuts atop N.America box office, dislodging 'Avatar'
Sci-fi thriller "Mercy" starring Chris Pratt debuted atop the North American box office with $11 million in ticket sales, ending the five-week reign of "Avatar: Fire and Ash," industry estimates showed Sunday.
Economy
Second death in Minneapolis crackdown heaps pressure on Trump
The Trump administration faced intensifying pressure Sunday over its mass immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, after federal agents shot dead a second US citizen and graphic cell phone footage again contradicted officials' immediate description of the incident.
Sports
Yamal nets stunner as Barca beat Oviedo to reclaim top spot
Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal effort.
Economy
What is Russia's 'shadow fleet' and how does it work?
France's interception of an oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's "shadow fleet" draws attention to how the vessels allegedly operate in order to escape Western sanctions.
Sports
Bowlers, Abhishek fire India to T20 series win over New Zealand
Inspired bowling and a 14-ball fifty by opener Abhishek Sharma led India to a crushing eight-wicket series-clinching win over New Zealand in the third T20 international on Sunday.
Sports
Aston Villa beat Newcastle to stay in title hunt, Chelsea climb into top four
Aston Villa closed to within four points of the Premier League summit with an impressive 2-0 win at Newcastle, while Chelsea climbed into the top four on Sunday.