Northern Italy is testing RailEvo, a system that looks like an attempt to reinvent the very idea of the railroad.
Due to the conflict over Iran, a Japanese snack food manufacturer is forced to abandon brightly colored packaging. Calbee Inc. announced that some of its products will temporarily switch to a black-and-white design due to disruptions in the supply of components for color ink.
Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani is preparing a possible sale of 15% of shares in the company, while the package may be distributed among three strategic investors – L’Oréal, LVMH and EssilorLuxottica. This was reported by the Italian newspaper La Repubblica.
A Caribbean island smaller than many metropolitan areas has suddenly become one of the main beneficiaries of the global artificial intelligence boom – all thanks to two letters in the browser address bar.
Online fast fashion retailers Shein and Temu have entered a legal standoff in London, mutually accusing each other of copyright infringement and unfair competition. The case could set a precedent for the global e-commerce industry, where issues of copying designs, product images and marketing practices are becoming increasingly acute.
An unusually large rough stone weighing about 2,200 grams (about 11,000 carats) has been discovered in Myanmar’s Mogok region, known as one of the world’s largest sources of rubies. The find was made in April this year, and the official confirmation of its significance was published on May 8 by the state broadcaster Global New Light of Myanmar.
The Vatican has once again found itself at the center of fashion discussions. The new pope – Pope Leo XIV – has suddenly attracted attention not by preaching, but by wearing shoes. In the trailer of the documentary “Leone a Roma” published by Vatican News, the pontiff appeared in traditional white vestments… and vintage Nike sneakers.
The Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off in Vienna, which this year’s contest comes amid new controversy surrounding Israel’s participation and a boycott by several countries.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suddenly found himself not only one of the key officials in Donald Trump’s administration, but also the hero of his own internet meme cult – and, as it turns out, quite enjoying it.
American Kontoor Brands has started the process of selling the Lee jeans brand. The bidding procedure started in the first quarter of 2026 and has already attracted the interest of a number of potential buyers. The deal is expected to close before the end of the year.
The main flight routes were in the vicinity of Havana and Santiago de Cuba. The operations involved P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft designed for maritime reconnaissance and surveillance, as well as RC-135V Rivet Joint electronic surveillance aircraft and MQ-4C Triton high-altitude drones. The Pentagon declined to comment on the developments.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has once again found himself in the center of public attention – this time because of the merch associated with the future Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The project’s online store began selling decorative brooches with a silhouette of the building of the complex, and it was these brooches that provoked a new wave of ridicule on social networks.
The French prosecutor’s office has moved to the criminal prosecution phase of the investigation related to the activities of Ilon Musk and his platform X. According to international media, the businessman and former CEO Linda Iaccarino have been invited to France to attend a preliminary hearing where they may face preliminary charges.
The beauty industry has found a new audience where no one has looked before – in the Formula 1 paddock. While motorsport has been associated for decades with oil giants, watch brands and energy companies, Sephora, Charlotte Tilbury and LVMH have all hit the tracks in 2026. The reason is simple: women have become one of the fastest growing segments of the championship’s audience.
Legendary British naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough turns 100. In more than seven decades on television, his voice has become one of the most recognizable in the world of documentary filmmaking, and the programs he has produced have set the standard for the nature-centric and science-focused genre.
The EU has started preparations for possible talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in case conditions for a political settlement of the conflict over Ukraine emerge.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has found herself at the center of discussion after a candid image created with the help of artificial intelligence appeared on social networks. The digfake, published in X by political opponents of the head of government, was supposed to be an attempt to discredit the politician, but Meloni’s reaction unexpectedly changed the tone of the whole story.
Pinterest reported quarterly results that beat analysts’ expectations and simultaneously provided an upbeat outlook for the second quarter, sparking a marked increase in investor interest. The company’s stock was up about 15% in the May 4 postmarket.
The Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale has once again found itself at the center of an international scandal. During a VIP preview of the exhibition, activists from Pussy Riot and the Ukrainian FEMEN movement held a loud protest against Russia’s participation in the world’s largest contemporary art show.
American cosmetics concern Estée Lauder is expanding its personnel optimization program: the company plans to cut about 3 thousand additional jobs. Together with the previously announced layoffs, the total number of reductions will reach approximately 10 thousand employees.
