Belgium's Antwerp port said today that it had reopened to North Sea shipping after an oil spill brought traffic to a near-halt in Europe's second-largest port. The overnight spill occurred…
One of the co-founders of Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana, Stefano Gabbana, has stepped down as chairman but remains in his creative capacity, the company said today. D&G said…
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Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stood at well below 10% of normal volumes on Thursday despite a US-Iran ceasefire as Tehran asserted its control by warning ships to…