Audemars Piguet is walking a fine line between cheapening its brand and riding a lucrative hype train
The launch of the Audemars Piguet x Swatch collection sparked global chaos on Saturday. Fans endured long lines, fights and even the use of tear gas to get their hands on the $400 watch. Brands and watch experts say Audemars Piguet is taking a cautious approach amid the uproar. Zerxes Wadia started feeling like something…
SAS Rogue Hero was ‘lucky to survive’
Major Peter Weaver was a leading member of the SAS, a “loyal teammate and a highly trained killer”. The incredible events Weaver was involved in during World War II will feature in the next series of the BBC’s SAS Rogue Heroes drama. His wartime exploits stretched from secret bunkers in Dorset to deep behind enemy…
Is this ‘last chance’ for this Villa squad to ‘get over the line’?
BBC Sport football correspondent Nick Macht said Wednesday’s Europa League final “does feel like Villa’s last chance to win the trophy”. Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 in the Premier League on Friday to secure their return to the Champions League with one game remaining, meaning manager Unai Emery can focus all his efforts on winning his…
Democratic senators call for 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen’s removal from post
Erin Banks WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) – A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling for the ouster of White House election security czar Kurt Olsen, claiming he has worked longer than the legal limit as a government special employee. The group, led by Sen. Alex Padilla, who represents California, wrote to the White House on…
Democratic senators call for 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen’s removal from post
Erin Banks WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) – A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling for the ouster of White House election security czar Kurt Olsen, claiming he has worked longer than the legal limit as a government special employee. The group, led by Sen. Alex Padilla, who represents California, wrote to the White House on…
Jack Endries carries a big chip to Cincinnati
The news comes from tight end Jack Endries, who was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but it sounds more like a warning. After waiting until the No. 221 pick to hear his name called, one of the Bengals’ newest members arrived in Cincinnati not grateful to…
Russian nuclear head: situation at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reaching ‘point of no return’
MOSCOW, May 18 (Reuters) – The situation around the Russian-controlled Zaporozhye nuclear power plant in Ukraine has reached a “point of no return” as Ukrainian attacks in the region increase, the head of Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom said on Monday. Russian managers at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, which has six reactors, said Ukrainian…
Richard Hughes has the chance to fix his biggest Liverpool mistake
Richard Hughes has been a controversial figure since arriving on Merseyside. The sporting director faced plenty of criticism last season for allowing the contract saga of Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold to drag on until late in the season. advertise Of course, two of the trio did sign extensions with the Reds,…
Judge bars Georgia judicial panel’s disclosure of Supreme Court candidates’ misconduct allegations
A federal judge in Georgia has barred the state Judiciary Commission from commenting publicly on violations of judicial conduct rules it said two Democratic-backed candidates for the state Supreme Court committed violations ahead of Tuesday’s election. U.S. District Judge Leslie Gardner issued a temporary restraining order on Monday, ruling that a special committee convened by…
Ayao Komatsu praises Ollie Bearman for having one trait in common with Max Verstappen
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has been impressed with Oli Behrmann’s ability to adapt to category and regulation changes, comparing him to Max Verstappen. The 2026 regulations have sparked criticism within the paddock. Verstappen has been particularly outspoken, even saying he might quit the sport because of them. advertise Haas made the transition brilliantly. Bellman…
