Scandinavian Construction Market Set to Slump, Builder Says
One of Scandinavia’s biggest contractors expects the region’s construction industry to undergo a two-year dive as high interest
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Texas man pleads guilty in the smuggling operation that left 53 migrants dead in a hot semitruck in San Antonio
One of several men indicted in a smuggling operation that left 53 migrants dead after they were trapped in the back of a sweltering semitruck in San Antonio last year has pleaded guilty, authorities said.
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5 trainer trends that will be everywhere this autumn
From the office to the gym, trainers are a wardrobe essential. They’re especially key in autumn, when sandal season is long gone but you’re not yet ready to pull on your winter boots. Retro sportswear is having a huge influence on the sneaker scene at the moment, with everything from minimalist styles to bright colours ready to jazz up your new season wardrobe. Here are five essential trainer trends to know about this autumn… 1. Gorpcore 2.0 As the hugely popular ‘gorpcore’ trend evolves, we’re seeing a new wave of sneakers inspired by hiking gear. With mega-grip treads, chunky soles, hiking boot laces and flashes of neon, these high-tech trainers are ideal for rural and urban explorers. Sorel Women’s Kinetic Breakthru Tech Lace Endive/Bleached Ceramic Trainers, £72 (were £120) Merrell Women’s Agility Peak 5 GORE-TEX Non Waterproof Atoll/Cloud Trainers, £170 Columbia Women’s Facet™ 75 Alpha Outdry Lightweight Waterproof Hiking Shoes, £155 2. Run with it “We’ve seen a surge in the popularity of running and trail shoes with brands like On, Salomon and Asics leading the way,” says Drew Haines, merchandising director for sneakers and collectibles at online marketplace StockX. Emerging as part of the ‘ugly’ trainer trend, these styles have had the seal of approval from model Gen Z tastemaker Bella Hadid as well as Rihanna, who wore a pair of red Salomons for her Super Bowl performance. Haines says: “It’s exciting to see these types of shoes blend seamlessly into mainstream sneaker culture – these brands have made running silhouettes a part of everyday fashion.” Asics Gel-1130 White/Birch Trainers, £115 3. High-top heroes Basketball shoes have sat at the crossroads of fashion and sport for decades, with Nike leading the way. According to Threadspy, the brand’s Air Force 1, Air Jordan and Dunk trainers were the top three most-Googled trainers between 2020 and 2023. This season, high-top styles are coming to the fore with classic colour combinations amping up the vintage vibes. Nike Jordan Air 1 Mid Black, £130, JD Sports Gola Classics Men’s Allcourt High White/Moonlight Trainers, £120 4. Soccer silhouettes When even Kim Kardashian declares herself a soccer mum, you know footie fashion has hit the mainstream. “In the year of the Women’s World Cup, soccer-inspired silhouettes are going stronger than ever,” says Haines. “And they’re getting a fresh boost with new versions. Exciting collaborations are also keeping the soccer trend alive and kicking.” Earlier this year, British menswear designer Grace Wales Bonner collaborated with Adidas on a version of the much-loved Samba. Now, Rihanna has reunited with Puma to bring fans her take on the soccer boot-esque Avanti, available in black and silver. Fenty x Puma Avanti VL Unisex Sneakers, £140 5. Quiet luxury Second only to Barbie pink, quiet luxury has been one of the year’s biggest fashion trends, and now footwear brands are getting in on the action. The opposite of gorpcore, these lifestyle trainers are chic, understated, and devoid of loud logos. Choose from neutral hues like black, navy, grey and beige. These minimalist masterpieces will go with just about everything in your autumn wardrobe. Gobi Dim Grey Cashmere Low-Top Trainers, £199 Allbirds Natural Black Women’s Couriers, £115 Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live 11 ways to work autumnal wonder at home Why is my teenager sleeping so much? Kate gives a lesson in autumnal power dressing in a green trouser suit
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Qantas pilots plan 24 hour walkout in possible blow to oil and gas cos
By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY Pilots at Network Aviation, a subsidiary of Qantas Airways, will go on strike on
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Bangladesh: Nearly 1,000 people die of dengue in severe outbreak
Extraordinarily wet monsoons have given dengue-carrying mosquitoes fertile breeding ground.
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Greece hit by several months of rain in a day, just weeks after storm killed 17
Storm Elias dumped several months-worth of rain in less than a day as it swept across Greece on Wednesday, just weeks after Storm Daniel killed 17 people in the southern European nation.
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India’s Current Account Deficit Widens Out-Pacing Estimates
India’s current account deficit widened more than expected in the June quarter as imports outpaced exports amid a
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Dollar Surge Is Bringing ‘Pseudo Tightening’ to Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian central banks are using tools other than rate hikes to defend their currencies against the surging
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Temasek unit raises $3.3 billion in flagship fund investing in China
SINGAPORE Singapore state investment firm Temasek's wholly owned unit True Light Capital said on Thursday it raised $3.3
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TikTok’s E-Commerce Ambitions Stall as Global Backlash Grows
Teten Masduki couldn’t stop talking about TikTok. In a July meeting with his team, the Indonesian minister broke
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Dubai’s Emaar in Talks to Build Housing Projects in Saudi Arabia
Emaar Properties PJSC, the Dubai-based builder of the world’s tallest tower, is exploring opportunities to develop housing communities
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Jailing of Vietnam climate activist sparks concern
Human rights groups say there is a worrying trend of activists being arrested on tax evasion charges.
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