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Angry French cognac makers see red over Chinese tariffs threat
Angry French cognac makers see red over Chinese tariffs threat
by  AFP

Frustrated cognac producers in southwestern France are growing increasingly anxious over the looming threat of Chinese tariffs on European brandy, a move industry representatives worry could force French liquor from the Chinese market.

Protect the prosciutto: Italy battles swine fever
Protect the prosciutto: Italy battles swine fever
by  AFP

Pig farmer Alberto Cavagnini has slaughtered 1,600 of his hogs due to swine fever, a virus threatening the 20-billion-euro pork industry in Italy, including its world-famous prosciutto.

UAE leader seeks to deepen 'strategic' ties in US visit during Mideast crisis
UAE leader seeks to deepen 'strategic' ties in US visit during Mideast crisis
by  AFP

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is due Monday in Washington for a first official visit at a time of soaring tensions in the Middle East, seeking to highlight economic and technological cooperation. With his upcoming trip, Sheikh Mohamed will become the first sitting president of the oil-rich Gulf monarchy to make an official visit to Washington.

Musk's X platform takes first step toward lifting Brazil ban
Musk's X platform takes first step toward lifting Brazil ban
by  AFP

Social media platform X has named a legal representative in Brazil -- a first step toward being able to resume service in the country -- but its suspension will continue until it meets further requirements, a judge has ruled. The social media platform had more than 22 million users in Brazil before the ban.

Bottega Veneta holds investors' aces as Madonna pops into D&G
Bottega Veneta holds investors' aces as Madonna pops into D&G
by  AFP

As Milan Fashion Week nears its end, fashionistas are eagerly awaiting Bottega Veneta's Saturday show -- as are investors seeing the brand's sales rise each year. Earlier Saturday, the fashion set got a surprise at the Dolce & Gabbana show with Madonna in the front row -- her face barely visible under a black lace veil.