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It was perhaps unsurprising that, during a sweltering summer, everyone seemed to develop an allergy to closed-toe shoes. New York, London, Milan, Paris…everywhere you looked, there were feet. That said, even the most committed flip-flop, satin mule, or mesh ballet flat wearer must admit there’s little fun in feeling the heat of the pavement underfoot, no matter how freeing the breeze between your toes.
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Kimi Antonelli, driving for Mercedes GP, won the first Spanish GP at Madrid's new circuit, marking the city's first race in 40 years.
Ciao, Milano!
Tonight, Vogue World 2026: Milan is taking over the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the city’s landmark shopping destination, to celebrate Italy’s century-spanning contributions to fashion.
The composer brings a history-making musical to the Broadway stage, featuring real K-pop artists and bilingual songs.
Ciao, Milano!
Tonight, Vogue World 2026: Milan is taking over the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the city’s landmark shopping destination, to celebrate Italy’s century-spanning contributions to fashion.
It was perhaps unsurprising that, during a sweltering summer, everyone seemed to develop an allergy to closed-toe shoes. New York, London, Milan, Paris…everywhere you looked, there were feet. That said, even the most committed flip-flop, satin mule, or mesh ballet flat wearer must admit there’s little fun in feeling the heat of the pavement underfoot, no matter how freeing the breeze between your toes.
By Mark Karp
Kimi Antonelli, driving for Mercedes GP, won the first Spanish GP at Madrid's new circuit, marking the city's first race in 40 years.
Ciao, Milano!
Tonight, Vogue World 2026: Milan is taking over the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the city’s landmark shopping destination, to celebrate Italy’s century-spanning contributions to fashion.
The composer brings a history-making musical to the Broadway stage, featuring real K-pop artists and bilingual songs.
Ciao, Milano!
Tonight, Vogue World 2026: Milan is taking over the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the city’s landmark shopping destination, to celebrate Italy’s century-spanning contributions to fashion.
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It was perhaps unsurprising that, during a sweltering summer, everyone seemed to develop an allergy to closed-toe shoes. New York, London, Milan, Paris…everywhere you looked, there were feet. That said, even the most committed flip-flop, satin mule, or mesh ballet flat wearer must admit there’s little fun in feeling the heat of the pavement underfoot, no matter how freeing the breeze between your toes.
By Mark Karp
Kimi Antonelli, driving for Mercedes GP, won the first Spanish GP at Madrid's new circuit, marking the city's first race in 40 years.
Ciao, Milano!
Tonight, Vogue World 2026: Milan is taking over the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the city’s landmark shopping destination, to celebrate Italy’s century-spanning contributions to fashion.
The composer brings a history-making musical to the Broadway stage, featuring real K-pop artists and bilingual songs.
Ciao, Milano!
Tonight, Vogue World 2026: Milan is taking over the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the city’s landmark shopping destination, to celebrate Italy’s century-spanning contributions to fashion.
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It was perhaps unsurprising that, during a sweltering summer, everyone seemed to develop an allergy to closed-toe shoes. New York, London, Milan, Paris…everywhere you looked, there were feet. That said, even the most committed flip-flop, satin mule, or mesh ballet flat wearer must admit there’s little fun in feeling the heat of the pavement underfoot, no matter how freeing the breeze between your toes.
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NEW YORK (AP) — His voice forceful and proud, he rose in front of the world’s largest gathering of leaders on behalf of his nation and announced that he had something important to say. The tiny South Pacific island nation of Nauru, its president said, had altered its name — and reclaimed its heritage in the process.
It was perhaps unsurprising that, during a sweltering summer, everyone seemed to develop an allergy to closed-toe shoes. New York, London, Milan, Paris…everywhere you looked, there were feet. That said, even the most committed flip-flop, satin mule, or mesh ballet flat wearer must admit there’s little fun in feeling the heat of the pavement underfoot, no matter how freeing the breeze between your toes.
By Mark Karp
Kimi Antonelli, driving for Mercedes GP, won the first Spanish GP at Madrid's new circuit, marking the city's first race in 40 years.
Ciao, Milano!
Tonight, Vogue World 2026: Milan is taking over the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the city’s landmark shopping destination, to celebrate Italy’s century-spanning contributions to fashion.
The composer brings a history-making musical to the Broadway stage, featuring real K-pop artists and bilingual songs.
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NEW YORK (AP) — His voice forceful and proud, he rose in front of the world’s largest gathering of leaders on behalf of his nation and announced that he had something important to say. The tiny South Pacific island nation of Nauru, its president said, had altered its name — and reclaimed its heritage in the process.
Hungary's parliament has overwhelmingly confirmed Andras Baka, formerly the head of the Supreme Court, to the largely ceremonial role of president. New Prime Minister Peter Magyar controversially removed his predecessor.
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian voters on Sunday ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, rejecting the authoritarian policies and global far-right movement that he embodied in favor of a pro-European challenger in a bombshell election result with global repercussions.
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after his ruling right-wing bloc was narrowly defeated by the centre-left opposition in the country's general election.
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We founded The Chronicle not to ignore the very real challenges of our time, but to ensure that the narratives of progress and innovation receive the same rigorous editorial treatment as the narratives of decline.
