Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten closed out his 38-year career this weekend with a final runway show in Paris.
Why it matters: His retirement, announced in March, shocked an industry long-accustomed to abrupt or overdue exits, the New York Times notes.
Van Noten has produced 129 catwalks and 150 collections known for their color and clashing textures, and his brand helped recast Belgium as a country that could stand out in fashion.
A piece of advice for young designers: "Take your time. I think young people want to go too fast. The internet is fantastic to get known in a very short time to make things happen. But you're also burned very quickly, and I think once burnt, they don't often give you a second chance," he told Vogue Business.
A national committee of inquiry in Israel sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday about his alleged actions surrounding the purchase of submarineseight years ago, which the letter said "put Israel's national security at risk and damaged its foreign relations and economic interests."
Why it matters: The committee's warning letter, which comes amid the war in Gaza and the fear of another war with Lebanon, adds to public criticism of Netanyahu's judgment and decision-making on national security issues.
Major League Baseball adding statistics from the Negro Leagues to MLB's historical record last month followed a decades-long fight that began with a plea from Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams, his biographer tells Axios.
The big picture: For years, Hall of Famer Williams hid his Mexican American heritage from the public amid MLB segregation but later became one of the first outspoken advocates for Negro League players whom he admired.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he is still committed to the Israeli proposal for a hostage and ceasefire deal after walking back his support for it a day earlier.
Why it matters: The proposal, which President Biden endorsed and Hamas didn't accept, is the only framework on the table for the return of hostages being held in Gaza and an end to fighting in the enclave.
Why it matters: Apple is the first company to be charged under the Digital Markets Act after the EU opened investigations into several tech companies earlier this year.
At least 1,301 Muslim pilgrims have died during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia as the country experiences an extreme heat wave.
The big picture: That's according to Saudi Health Minister Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel, who told state media that 83% of those who died were not authorized to perform the Hajj and had "walked long distances under direct sunlight without adequate shelter or comfort."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said he is interested in a "partial deal" with Hamas that will free "some of the hostages" held in Gaza and allow Israel to continue fighting in the enclave.
Why it matters: Netanyahu's remarks walk back an Israeli proposal for a three-phase deal that would lead to the release of all remaining 120 hostages and to "sustainable calm" in Gaza.
