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With turbulence all around, Armani plays it safe and easy in Milan

The late designer’s niece echoes his sense of relaxation, as the house seeks to prove itself to potential buyers A year after the death of Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion house he founded in 1975 is facing increasing uncertainty about its future ownership. In his will, Armani, who ruled over the business for 50 years, instructed his heirs to sell an initial 15% stake of the company within 18 months of his death. If a private sale does not materialise, an IPO is mandated to take place. Now there are reports the group is readying itself for formal talks with the French conglomerate LVMH, the

Politics

First Protestant march in Catholic area in nearly 30 years

Tensions are running high in Northern Ireland after the High Court in Belfast approved a controversial parade. Around 2,000 protesters have blocked the route into a Catholic area where the Protestant march was due to pass. It is the first time in nearly 30 years that the Orange Order has been allowed to march along this route, which was a notorious flashpoint before the 1998 Good Friday Agreement largely brought an end to the bloodshed of the Troubles. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appealed for calm on all sides, saying he does not want to see Northern Ireland “go backwards.”

World

Pope Leo XIV visit expected to boost Lourdes economy

The town of Lourdes in southern France will be the second stop on Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the country, following his time in Paris. Around 150,000 people are expected to attend a mass led by the pontiff at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday. Local businesses are hoping the influx of visitors will also boost the economy, as pilgrims spend money on souvenirs, food and other goods. Our report by C. Neidhardt, C. Romain, E. Auriaux and C. Bénétreau.

World

Colombia battles massive wildfire

Colombia’s disaster risk agency says a forest fire in the centre of the country is now partially under control. Around 250 firefighters, supported by volunteers, have been battling the blaze since Saturday, with some 200 hectares affected. Camille Corcoran takes a closer look.