Gucci has canceled its Cruise 2021 show in San Francisco over fears about the the coronavirus outbreak, as the number of confirmed cases in the US continues to grow. The high-end fashion brand released a statement on Tuesday explaining its decision to call off the May 18 event, blaming ‘ongoing uncertainty prompted by the coronavirus … Read more
Pope Francis cancels official engagements for third day in a row with apparent cold symptoms in coronavirus-hit Italy The 83-year-old as never cancelled so many official audiences during his papacy Francis last appeared in public on Wednesday, when he was seen to be coughing It comes as coronavirus has now infected more than 800 people … Read more
Over two dozen large trade fairs and industry conferences in China and overseas have been postponed or hit by travel curbs and concerns about the spread of a coronavirus, potentially disrupting billions of dollars worth of deals. In order of scheduled or likely dates: * Taipei International Book Exhibition, Feb. 4-9 – Billed as Taiwan’s … Read more
Pope Francis is still feeling ‘slightly unwell’ and has cancelled his official audiences today, the Vatican has said. The 83-year-old pontiff has scrapped an audience with tech chiefs including Microsoft and IBM executives today – a day after calling off an appearance at a Mass in Rome. Francis had appeared to have a cold during … Read more
Pope Francis has been forced to cancel a planned Mass in Rome with other clergy after suffering a ‘slight illness’. The Vatican said the 83-year-old pontiff had a ‘slight indisposition’ that meant he did not attend an event at the St John Lateran basilica in Rome on Thursday morning. A spokesman said Francis would continue with … Read more
The holiday plans of millions of Britons could be at risk after the number of coronavirus cases around the world overtook China for the first time. Brazil yesterday reported its first patient with the illness, which means the virus has now spread to every continent except Antarctica. Cases were also diagnosed for the first time … Read more
Opera star Placido Domingo has seen a major show cancelled just a day after he accepted ‘full responsibility’ over claims he sexually harassed 20 female colleagues. Spain’s Ministry of Culture and Sports cancelled two performances due to take place in Madrid in May to mark the 50th anniversary of his first concert in the capital. ‘In … Read more