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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a bilateral meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace, March 13, 2025, in Moscow, Russia.  Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Russia struck a sedate tone on Friday but acknowledged grounds for cautious optimism, after only backing the “idea” of a U.S. brokered 30-day ceasefire with firm caveats. “The idea [of a ceasefire] …

LONDON — If you were making a blueprint for Tottenham to fulfill their manager’s lofty pronouncements about always winning trophies in year two, a key component would have to be Heung-min Son playing at something approximating the level of his prime years. That player might just be the best in the Europa League, the sort who can swing a tie …

A Gucci store, operated by Kering SA, in the Sanlitun area of Beijing, China, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.  Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Kering plunged on Friday after the company announced that Demna Gvasalia would take the reins as new artistic director of its ailing Gucci fashion line. Gvasalia, known as Demna in the industry, joins …

The NWSL offseason is generally busy, but news usually breaks in bursts. Lynn Biyendolo’s December trade from NJ/NY Gotham FC to the Seattle Reign, for example, came just eight days before Yazmeen Ryan left the same club for the Houston Dash, which happened just three days before Olympic silver medalist Gabi Portillo joined Gotham from Corinthians. There was a different …

WUHAN, CHINA – MAY 25: (CHINA OUT) Attendees wear protective masks as they look around the at BMW Ix3 during 2023 Central China International Auto Show on May 25, 2023 in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. More than 80 brands took part in the 2023 Central China International Auto Show which started on Thursday. According to local reports more than 40 …

Paris Saint-Germain reached the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday with a 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield and a 4-1 penalty shootout success to overcome a one-goal first-leg loss in France and cap a remarkable fightback from what was a desperate league phase situation. Luis Enrique’s men were good value for their place in the final eight having gone …

Chinese videostreaming company iQiyi announced March 13, 2025, it will open a theme park later in the year in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province. iQIYI BEIJING — Chinese videostreaming platform iQiyi announced Thursday it plans later this year to open its first full-fledged theme park in China based on characters from its own shows. The forthcoming “iQiyi Land” is set to open …

Fans lined up outside of Independence Park more than two hours before Inter Miami’s Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 clash with Cavalier SC hoping to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi during a 2-0 victory (4-0 on aggregate) for Miami to move on to the quarterfinals where they’ll face Los Angeles FC.  Fans had to wait longer than expected …

Soem comapnies are using next-gen technologies such as robotics in their warehouses. Imaginima | E+ | Getty Images In a world where speed and convenience are paramount to customers, logistic providers are turning to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics to stay competitive. Multinational logistics company DHL has been using robotics “very extensively” across its warehouses, said Javier …

Getty Images Aston Villa’s 3-0 win over 10-man Club Brugge on Wednesday confirmed the English Premier League outfit’s UEFA Champions League quarterfinal date with Paris Saint-Germain thanks to a 6-1 aggregate success just 24 hours after the French giants did the unthinkable and knocked Liverpool out at Anfield. On paper at least, Luis Enrique’s side will be strong favorites to …