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'Fashion power': Zarny, the Myanmar refugee turned Tokyo designer
Having fled Myanmar for Japan with his parents as a child, Shibuya Zarny began his fashion career as a model in Tokyo and went on to make clothes for royalty.
Paris Olympics director defends David Guetta snub after DJ complains
How many albums you have sold is not the basis for getting a slot at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Hong Kong celebrates design guru who left his mark
Some of Hong Kong's most recognisable designs, from the logo of the territory's biggest bank to the badge of its ubiquitous jockey club, are on display as one collection as the city celebrates the work of creator Henry Steiner.
Making an impression: Swiss collection shown in a new light
The Langmatt's prestigious collection of Impressionist masterpieces is being seen in a new light, literally, after leaving the museum in northern Switzerland on loan for the first time.
France film director Jacquot charged with raping two actors
A magistrate Wednesday charged prominent film director Benoit Jacquot for allegedly raping actors Julia Roy and Isild Le Besco, prosecutors said, in a high-profile MeToo case that has rocked France.
Threads hits 175 mn users on first anniversary
Threads, Meta's alternative to X (formerly Twitter), has hit 175 million monthly users a year after its out-of-the-blue launch.
French court says Netflix shark hit can keep streaming in copycat row
A French court Wednesday ruled that a shark horror film titled "Under Paris" could continue to stream on Netflix despite a copyright case against it.
World's oldest artwork discovered in Indonesian cave
It may not look like much -- just a flaking image of three people around a big red pig.
'Chinatown' writer Robert Towne dies aged 89
Robert Towne, the Hollywood writer whose "Chinatown" script is often described as the greatest screenplay ever written, has died at 89.
Brazil creates King Pele Day in honor of football icon
Brazil football legend Pele will be honored in his home country by a commemorative day baptised "King Pele Day", reported Tuesday's edition of the government gazette.
Athens Acropolis introduces private visits for 5,000 euros
The Acropolis in Athens, one of the world's most visited ancient monuments, has begun offering private visits for 5,000 euros ($5,400), setting off protests from the site's guards.
Pompidou museum's New York branch suspended
France's Pompidou Centre, one of the world's leading modern art museums, confirmed on Tuesday that its plan to open a satellite branch in New York had been suspended.
Don't camp out, Amsterdam tells Swifties
Fans of Taylor Swift have been warned not to camp out overnight to secure the best spots when the US pop sensation rolls into Amsterdam for her record-breaking Eras Tour.
Snap poll: Photographer takes artistic look at UK election
Her brief: criss-cross the United Kingdom and make a politically and geographically-balanced piece of art about its general election campaign.
'Google is broken': How an algorithm tweak cost livelihoods
Google made major changes to its search algorithm and spam filters earlier this year to get rid of low-quality content -- but the effects have proved devastating to some smaller websites.
Slow art: the master illuminator of Tehran
Iranian artist Mohammad Hossein Aghamiri sometimes labours for six months on a single design, very carefully -- he knows a single crooked line could ruin his entire artwork.
Albania mourns death of Kadare, whose novels defied dictatorship
Albanians will mark two days of national mourning for Ismail Kadare, their "greatest cultural monument", after the acclaimed novelist -- tipped several times for the Nobel literature prize -- died of a heart attack at a Tirana hospital aged 88 on Monday.
France detains two filmmakers over sex abuse claims
French authorities detained Monday two leading arthouse film directors, Benoit Jacquot and Jacques Doillon, for questioning over accusations of sexual abuse, as a renewed #MeToo reckoning rocks France's film industry.
US top court sidesteps ruling on contentious social media laws
The US Supreme Court on Monday ordered lower courts to review a pair of Republican-backed laws that imposed restrictions on social media content moderation, in a decision welcomed by the tech industry.
France detains two filmmakers over sexual abuse allegations
French authorities Monday detained leading arthouse film directors Benoit Jacquot and Jacques Doillon for questioning over accusations of sexual abuse, as a renewed #MeToo reckoning rocks France's film industry.
Albania's Kadare, whose novels defied dictatorship, dies aged 88
Acclaimed Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare -- an eternal bridesmaid for a Nobel literature prize -- died Monday of a heart attack aged 88, his editor and a Tirana hospital told AFP.
Ismail Kadare: A bright light in Albania's darkest days
Novelist Ismail Kadare -- who has died aged 88 -- used his pen as a stealth weapon to survive Albania's paranoid communist dictator Enver Hoxha.
'Inside Out 2' tops N. American box office for third weekend
"Inside Out 2" kept its number one spot at North American box offices for the third weekend in a row, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday, stalked closely by the latest installment in the "Quiet Place" horror franchise.
German fans dance to the tune of the 'saxophone guy'
While Germany have sometimes struggled on the pitch at Euro 2024, a previously unknown saxophonist in a retro shirt has had more success at delighting fans and uniting the country.
Five IS bombs found hidden in iconic Iraq mosque: UN agency
A United Nations agency said it has discovered five bombs in a wall of Mosul's iconic Al-Nuri mosque, planted years ago by Islamic State group jihadists, during restoration work in the northern Iraqi city.
Dua Lipa holds court as UK's Glastonbury Festival starts
British-Albanian pop sensation Dua Lipa was to headline the first night of the Glastonbury festival on Friday which has again drawn tens of thousands of fans.
Sigourney Weaver to get Venice Film Festival honour
Actor Sigourney Weaver, best known for her iconic role in Alien, will receive a lifetime achievement award at this year's Venice Film Festival, a statement from organisers said on Friday.
Mosaics by priest accused of abuse must go, women say
The Catholic Church is under pressure to remove hundreds of mosaics by a priest who is a world-renowned artist following a request Friday by five women who have accused of him sexual assault.
Hong Kong museum celebrates life of architect I.M. Pei
More than 30 years after I.M. Pei reshaped Hong Kong's skyline with a jagged tower of steel and glass, the Chinese-American architect is once again the talk of the town as a museum celebrates his life and legacy.
Julian Assange 'rediscovering life' as free man in Australia
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is "rediscovering life" as he tastes freedom in Australia after a five-year stretch in a London high-security prison, his wife said Thursday.
Julian Assange 'marvelling' at freedom in Australia
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is "marvelling at the horizon" as he tastes freedom in Australia after a five-year stretch in a London high-security prison, his wife said Thursday.
Some like it not: LA bars demolition of Marilyn Monroe home
The Los Angeles home where Marilyn Monroe died was declared a historic landmark on Wednesday, thwarting plans by its current owners to demolish the property.