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After designing Taylor Swift's wedding dress, Dior's Anderson returns to catwalk
Fresh from winning arguably the biggest job in fashion this year -- designing Taylor Swift's wedding dress -- Dior's artistic director Jonathan Anderson returned to the Paris catwalk Monday at the start of Haute Couture Week.
Clooney to get lifetime award at Venice film festival
US actor, director and producer George Clooney will receive a lifetime achievement award at this year's Venice film festival, organisers said on Monday.
Australia PM apologises for Kylie Minogue comments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised on Monday for suggesting in a recent interview that he would "shag" pop star Kylie Minogue.
Euphoric homecoming for Cape Verde after heroic World Cup run ends
Thousands of ecstatic fans escorted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks through the streets of Praia Sunday for a celebratory parade following their slender defeat to Argentina in one of the World Cup's most surprising matches.
Banana!: 'Minions' knocks 'Toy Story' off N.America box office perch
The latest chapter in the lowbrow but lucrative "Minions" franchise debuted atop the North American box office this weekend, edging out another popular animation series in "Toy Story," industry estimates showed Sunday.
Euphoric homecoming for Cape Verde after heroic World Cup defeat
Thousands of ecstatic fans greeted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks Sunday, waving banners at the Praia airport as the team returned after its slim defeat to Argentina in one of the World Cup's most surprising matches.
At the foot of Mount Olympus, a return to ancient Greek heritage
A man beats a drum while behind him women dressed in white slowly advance, holding torches and singing hymns to Zeus.
England unhappy with Rita Ora show before T20 World Cup final
England are annoyed their bowlers' usual pre-game routines will be altered changed by the appearance of Rita Ora ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup final against Australia at Lord's on Sunday.
Global celebrities pay court at Swift, Kelce "royal wedding"
A galaxy of fashion-draped, A-list celebrities turned out for pop queen Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce at New York’s storied Madison Square Garden on Saturday, with the sealed-off festivities due to last deep into the wee hours of America’s Independence Day.
Wimbledon clings onto fashion traditions, with a twist
Amid fast-changing fashion trends, Wimbledon has remained a bastion of "classy" style, with players and attendees donning their finest whites at the London tennis tournament which some say is reminiscent of traditional British high society.
'Royal wedding': Swift and Kelce kick off star-studded celebrations
The main act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce was due to get underway Friday, as celebrities flooded New York for the A-lister extravaganza at the storied Madison Square Garden.
AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims
Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victim of an online romance scam.
Chanel eyes menswear with Charvet shirtmaker takevoer
French luxury giant Chanel announced Thursday that it had acquired historic Parisian shirtmaker Charvet, having previously collaborated with the brand which caters mostly to men.
Renovations on historic Paris Opera house extended by three years
The Paris Opera announced Thursday that it had been forced to extend planned renovations on its historic home in the French capital by three years because of lead contamination.
Coffee with a view: tourists flock to Starbucks overlooking North Korea
The contrast cannot be starker: selfie-taking tourists sipping coffee at Starbucks -- an icon of globalisation and capitalism -- while looking out over reclusive, communist North Korea.
Fearing Russian strike, Kyiv's Holodomor museum evacuates exhibits
In a dark hall of Kyiv's Holodomor museum, four men were carefully lifting the protective glass cases off robes, icons, books and metal agricultural tools.
Ceuzany, Cape Verde's golden voice with volcanic emotion
Barefoot, arms raised and teeming with emotion, Ceuzany belts out the signature track from her latest album, a song dedicated to the fight against domestic violence, in a powerful voice that sends shivers through the Cape Verde bar.
One stitch at a time: Artist's mission to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry
Ten years ago England-based artist Mia Hansson embarked on a painstaking project that continues to this day: creating a replica of the 70-metre (230-foot) long Bayeux Tapestry.
Sony to stop releasing PlayStation games on discs
Sony said Wednesday that it would stop releasing new video games for the PlayStation on disc in January 2028 following a shift in consumer preferences.
Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for US President Donald Trump, has died, his spouse said in a Facebook post on Wednesday. He was 74.
Thousands rush to get tickets for Bayeux Tapestry's UK show
Thousands rushed to get tickets Wednesday for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London, with the 11th-century artwork depicting the 1066 Norman conquest of England set to be transported from France for its first showing in the UK.
Online same-sex romance series embrace AI 'freedom'
Fed up with the dearth of same-sex love stories on Philippine screens, Vee Camallere created her own show using artificial intelligence, a technology described as a mixed blessing by LGBTQ campaigners.
Switzerland returns famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Swiss authorities on Monday returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in a ceremony at the National Museum in Lagos, the latest addition to the nation's growing collection of repatriated treasures.
From rubble to music: Gaza's Oud repairman
In a modest makeshift workshop tucked inside the crowded Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, the soft sound of an oud echoes through the ruins of war.
'High-strung' camels race in Australian outback
Camels with "a bit of fire in them" raced in a remote Australian outback town this weekend at an annual event celebrating the desert beasts first imported in the mid-19th century.
Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in New York? Clues abound
Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's "Love Story" culminate in a Big Apple wedding? Increasing signs point to a mega-bash for the A-list celebrity couple at Madison Square Garden next week.
Spice Girls' debut 'Wannabe' turns 30, amid reunion talk
The Spice Girls burst onto the music scene with the release of their infectious debut "Wannabe" 30 years ago on Friday, carving a place in pop history championing Girl Power, and leaving their mark on fashion and global culture.
Australia teen social media ban has little impact: research
Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading measures.
Space shuttle ready for new mission in California
The Space Shuttle Endeavour, which took astronauts into orbit 25 times, went on display at the California Science Center on its final mission Wednesday.
Dream job: US soccer fans paid to watch every World Cup game
It might just be the greatest job in the world.
US TV news host begs for info after kidnap note says mother is dead
A popular US television news host whose mother was kidnapped in February said Tuesday she is in "agony" after reports the elderly woman died shortly after being abducted.
'Boston Tea Party' compensation claim to be displayed at UK exhibit
A compensation claim for 340 chests of tea thrown into Boston harbour in what is known as the "Boston Tea Party" is among the highlights of a UK exhibition exploring the birth of the United States.