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London CNN  —  A British lawmaker accused Chinese consul-general Zheng Xiyuan of ripping down posters Sunday at a Hong Kong pro-democracy protest outside the Chinese consulate in the northern English city of Manchester. In remarks to the UK’s House of Commons on Tuesday, Conservative lawmaker Alicia Kearns said: “On Sunday these peaceful protesters gathered outside the Chinese … consulate to campaign for human rights in Hong Kong. What we saw was the Chinese consul-general [Zheng Xiyuan] then ripping down posters and peaceful protests, and soon followed grievous bodily harm against a Hong Konger, one of whom was hospitalized for taking…

Yesterday, Mary Kate Olsen was spotted in her signature languid layers. The co-founder of The Row walked out—no, floated out—in New York City wearing a long black impeccably tailored coat that artfully skimmed her ankles. A burnt orange knit cardigan, which was coolly tucked into a pair of silk black harem pants, was visible underneath the outerwear. On her arm, Olsen opted for a rounded mahogany croc-embossed bag by The Row and a mammoth Keep cup filled with water. She finished the look with a black scarf and a layer of necklaces–including one crafted from wooden beads and a hulking…

When you think of Stella Maxwell, it’s possible that the first things that come to mind are glamorous images of the model walking the runways for famous designers, so it may come as a surprise to learn than in real life, the Belgian-born, New Zealand–raised model is actually very down to earth. In this episode of “Diary of a Model,” Maxwell brings the Vogue cameras to Paris as she goes about her day, which just happens to include walking the Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood show. First thing first: She walks us through her surprisingly sparse beauty routine—eye patches to combat…

The European Commission has proposed an EU-wide cap to rein in surging gas prices, but the measure will apply only in cases of extreme volatility and speculation.President Ursula von der Leyen also put forward plans to set up joint purchases of gas and establish solidarity rules among member states to cope with potential shortages.The proposed cap will act as an emergency tool and be triggered when gas prices across Europe’s trading hubs pass a certain threshold, which is yet to be defined.The measure falls short of the forceful intervention advocated by some EU countries, including Italy, Greece, Poland and Belgium,…

Mysterious, magical and mythical.The Aurora borealis – commonly known as the Northern Lights – is something everyone must see at least once in their life, perhaps twice, or even three times, if they are lucky.However, amid growing awareness of the devastating environmental impact of flying, people are increasingly looking to greener, more sustainable forms of tourism.Luckily, seeing the Northern Lights can be one of those conscious travel opportunities. Several destinations around Europe where the ethereal light display can be viewed are reachable by train.Europe’s Holy Grail for Northern Lights: NorwayAs the name suggests, the dancing waves of the Northern Lights…

CNN  —  Thirty percent of Ukraine’s power stations have been destroyed in just over a week, leading to “massive blackouts” across the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday, as the Kremlin steps up attacks on critical energy infrastructure. “Another kind of Russian terrorist attacks: targeting energy & critical infrastructure. Since Oct. 10, 30% of Ukraine’s power stations have been destroyed, causing massive blackouts across the country,” Zelensky tweeted Tuesday. He added that there was “no space left for negotiations with (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s regime.” The Russian Defense Ministry later confirmed that the country’s military had launched high-precision strikes on…

The use of multiple prescription drugs, known as polypharmacy, is associated with an increased risk of adverse reactions and interactions between different drugs.Studies suggest that polypharmacy is associated with an increased risk of dementia.A recent study characterizing patterns of polypharmacy before a dementia diagnosis showed that patterns of medication use became increasingly similar as subjects approached the date of diagnosis.The results represent a step toward understanding the role of prescription patterns in the development of dementia and optimizing medication use to reduce the risk of drug-drug interactions.Studies suggest that the simultaneous use of multiple medications is associated with an increased…

And if O needed proof of her legacy, she need look only to the supporting acts at her most recent shows. While she noted feeling nervous ahead of her first hometown show in years, the tour at large was also a celebration of a new wave of indie-rock acts fronted by Asian American women, with Japanese Breakfast and the Linda Lindas opening for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs in both New York and Los Angeles. “I feel like I’ve gone my whole career without there being another frontwoman who looked like me, and I’ve just been kind of forging ahead in…

Amal Clooney has delivered a series of stand-out vintage moments over the years, and last night was no different. Joining husband George at the LA premiere of Ticket To Paradise, the human rights barrister opted for a red printed Alexander McQueen dress from spring 2003—adding another piece of fashion history to her vast collection.The floaty dress, featuring a handkerchief hem (a trademark of the Noughties), is something of a departure from Clooney’s usual red carpet choices, which often include slinky slip dresses and glitzy ball gowns. Recently, the vintage obsessive opted for a beaded mint green dress from John Galliano,…

Outside of this particular album, movement has always been important to Welch, who is known for her twirling on-stage. As such, her performance costumes have to be practical. “I used to perform in suits, as I like invoking masculinity in my performances, but honestly I just can’t move as well in trousers,” says Welch. “As the show started to involve more and more contemporary dance, dresses became the only option for freedom of movement. So, I had to create masculinity through energy rather than clothes.” She adds Michele’s ethereal dresses were perfect for the tour. “You need something that is…