THE SMALL TALK

WORLD: A tragic collision in the North Sea.

A tragic incident unfolded in the North Sea off the East Yorkshire coast, where a cargo ship collided with an oil tanker, leaving one crew member still missing. While 36 people were rescued, the cargo ship was carrying toxic sodium cyanide, and the tanker was hauling jet fuel, some of which has spilled into the sea. Both ships remain on fire, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation as the environmental impact is still uncertain.

BEAUTY: L’Oréal pulls products over cancer risk.

L’Oréal’s Effaclar Duo acne treatment is being pulled from shelves in the US after trace amounts of benzene, a known carcinogen linked to cancer, were found in one batch. The product, which uses benzoyl peroxide to treat acne, raised concerns over its potential cancer risk. L’Oréal is working closely with the FDA to remove the affected products from stores, and a reformulated version will hit shelves soon.

BUSINESS: Tesla protests escalate across the US and Europe.

Anti-Tesla protests are escalating across the US and Europe, with vandalism targeting showrooms and charging stations. The unrest follows Elon Musk’s controversial new role in President Trump’s advisory task force, spurring protests against his influence. From fires to graffiti, activists are demanding a boycott of Tesla, making this an issue to watch closely.

FASHION: Your Paris Fashion Week wrap-up.

Paris Fashion Week wraps today, and it’s been a season of redefined classics. Comme des Garçons, Balenciaga, and Valentino all played with the concept of the suit, turning tailoring into political statements and corporate critiques. Hermès stuck to what it does best with timeless, luxurious investment pieces, while Rick Owens brought sleek essentials back into the spotlight. The new-gen designers, Duran Lantink and Matières Fécales, kept things fresh with their bold designs.

• The most popular pedicure colours so far this year.

• The final trailer for the last season of Netflix’s You has dropped.

• Louis Vuitton is releasing part two of the Murakami collection, inspired by spring.

• What is ‘sleepmaxxing’, the trend going viral on TikTok?

• X (formerly Twitter) suffered a cyber-attack on Monday, causing widespread outages and over 8,000 reports from UK users.

Spring wedding season is here, and finding the perfect guest dress can be a challenge. Here are some of our top picks at different price points, perfect for the season.

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Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton: This witty and insightful memoir captures the chaos of growing up, from bad dates to unbreakable friendships. Dolly Alderton's sharp storytelling explores the highs and lows of early adulthood with humour and heart. It’s all about love, friendship, and the comforting truth that you are enough.

Adolescence: When 13-year-old Jamie Miller is accused of killing a classmate, his family’s world is turned upside down. As dark secrets surface, everyone is left questioning what really happened. It’s tense, unsettling and impossible to look away.