Liverpool have signed Florian Wirtz in £116m British record transfer from Bayer Leverkusen

Florian Wirtz completes British record £116m move to Liverpool – as German superstar becomes Premier League champions third summer signing

Liverpool will pay an initial £100m fee which could rise through bonuses Wirtz has completed his Liverpool medical after returning from holiday By LEWIS STEELE Published: 18:59 BST, 20 June 2025 | Updated: 20:12 BST, 20 June 2025 Liverpool have confirmed the signing of German superstar Florian Wirtz for £100million on a five-year deal. The…

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China’s top player Empyrean eyes opportunities from US chip curbs on design software

China’s top player Empyrean eyes opportunities from US chip curbs on design software

Chinese chip-design software company Empyrean Technology has pledged to become one of the world’s top electronic design automation (EDA) providers, as new US export restrictions bring both opportunities and challenges to the domestic industry. Founded in 2009 and based in Beijing, Empyrean aims to ascend to the top tier of EDA providers, capitalising on the…

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Meet Odd Muse founder Aimee Smale: the 28-year-old ex-Asos buyer built a multimillion-dollar ‘affordable luxury’ clothing brand from her bedroom, but is it really ‘slow fashion’?

Meet Odd Muse founder Aimee Smale: the 28-year-old ex-Asos buyer built a multimillion-dollar ‘affordable luxury’ clothing brand from her bedroom, but is it really ‘slow fashion’?

Aimee Smale was only 22 years old when she launched her own clothing brand, Odd Muse, from the comfort of her bedroom amid the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Modelling her own designs and piggybacking off of TikTok’s rapid growth at the time, Smale managed to use social media to market her “affordable luxury” brand. Odd…

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Man City have received a huge fine after breaching a Premier League rule on nine occasions

Man City receive £1MILLION fine for breaching Premier League rule NINE times – as Pep Guardiola’s side accept hefty punishment

By WILL PICKWORTH Published: 18:17 BST, 19 June 2025 | Updated: 19:24 BST, 19 June 2025 Man City have been fined around £1million after accepting their punishment for breaching a Premier League rule nine times. City, who are currently competing at the Club World Cup in the US, endured a disappointing domestic season in 2024-25,…

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On the button: Chanel and Prada love to celebrate the oft-overlooked fastening, with Maison Desrues, God’s True Cashmere and Tangxindan among the names supplying extra-fancy versions

On the button: Chanel and Prada love to celebrate the oft-overlooked fastening, with Maison Desrues, God’s True Cashmere and Tangxindan among the names supplying extra-fancy versions

What’s in a button? We tend to give them little thought. At most, we are irritated when one is lost or comes loose, dangling from the front of a coat or shirt. But like many of the fashion fixtures we take for granted, this unsung hero has a storied past – and present. Though most…

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Meet Sonique Saturday, Taylor Swift’s ‘twin’ behind the Birkin dupes that boast fans like Amber Rose: before founding fashion brand Saturday House, she was a stylist to the stars

Meet Sonique Saturday, Taylor Swift’s ‘twin’ behind the Birkin dupes that boast fans like Amber Rose: before founding fashion brand Saturday House, she was a stylist to the stars

Saturday House founder Sonique Saturday welcomed the New Year by sharing a photo on Instagram of her and Taylor Swift embracing in matching sparkling dresses. The image was seemingly a throwback to a private New Year’s Eve party in Kansas City that took place a year previously. Sonique Saturday is the founder of the fashion…

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3 fashion-forward looks for Father’s Day: Pharrell Williams’ Miami-inspired beachwear for Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana’s classic Italian prints, and Simone Rocha’s rugby and roses

3 fashion-forward looks for Father’s Day: Pharrell Williams’ Miami-inspired beachwear for Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana’s classic Italian prints, and Simone Rocha’s rugby and roses

There’s something for every father – or indeed any man – with this pick of three new designer collections. So whether you want a sharp suit, gear for the beach or something more sporty, we’ve got you covered. 1. Simone Rocha Simone Rocha transforms the rugby shirt for her latest collection. Photo: Handout Irish designer…

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