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White hot: Why Givenchy is more desirable than ever
Givenchy struggled to reinvent itself for over a decade, but today - with Riccardo Tisci at the helm - the designer label is experiencing its finest moment in years.

'Flash crash' saw Apple shares gain 40,000%
Apple shares soared 40,000 per cent and traded at US$100,000 apiece during the 'flash crash' of 6 May.

Britain: Urgent reforms demanded after election night chaos
A scathing assessment of the British polling day chaos has found more than 1,000 voters were prevented from casting their ballot.

World markets drop on recovery doubts
World sharemarkets have fallen overnight, as disappointing US jobs data fuels fears the global recovery is in jeopardy.

Keeping Mum: Are you late?
Last year, 76 per cent of British adults surveyed said they thought it was appropriate to run advertisements offering help for those dealing with unplanned pregnancies.

Campaigners vow to stop Britain's first TV ad for abortion services
The first television advert for abortion services in the UK is to be aired next week, prompting anger from anti-abortion groups.

German ban adds to world share volatility
US shares fell overnight as Germany said it would ban a type of short selling of shares in 10 big financial firms.

Dame Kiri 'not interested' in Susan Boyle's success
Questioned about the the appeal of 'crossover' artists, Dame Kiri said: 'You insult me by even wanting to bring it into this conversation'.

Liz Hurley: Hugh Grant is 'my overall best friend'
Hugh Grant 'virtually has a bedroom' at the house Hurley shares with her husband Arun Nayar and son Damian, the actress told Zest magazine.

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer gives birth
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer has become a mother for the third time.

France loses taste for giant cocktail parties
Public concern over "apero geants", or giant open-air drinks parties, is growing after the horrific death of a student in France.

A nouvelle approach to Paris
A family holiday teaches John Walsh that teenagers simply want to wander, discover, and most of all - never be pushed into Being Impressed.

Chelsea Flower Show: In a horticultural league of its own
Sophie Morris looks at what will be on offer at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.

Family wins dispute over guardianship of 'human iPod'
Derek Paravicini has severe learning difficulties but is also an extraordinarily talented musician who can instantly remember the most complex of melodies.