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Phan Huy: the fashion prodigy putting Vietnam on the map

Phan Huy has had a thrilling -- but quite stressful -- journey to making history at Paris Haute Couture Week on Thursday where he will become the youngest and the first Vietnamese designer to present a collection on the official calendar.

Online platforms offer filtering to fight AI slop

As "AI slop" floods the internet, efforts are mounting to stem an online deluge of shoddy images and videos made using increasingly advanced tech tools.

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Sundance Film Festival hits Utah, one last time

The first Sundance Film Festival since the death of founder Robert Redford begins in Park City Thursday -- the final time it will be held in the mountains of Utah.

'One Battle After Another,' 'Sinners' tipped to top Oscar noms

The votes are in and the moment is here: the Academy is set to reveal the nominations for this year's Oscars, with "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" expected to top the list.

Snapchat settles to avoid social media addiction trial

Snapchat on Wednesday confirmed it made a deal to avoid a US civil trial accusing it, along with Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, of addicting young people to social media.

Jonathan Anderson reimagines aristocrats in second Dior Homme collection

Dior designer Jonathan Anderson delivered his vision Wednesday of "today's aristocracy" in his second menswear show for the brand in Paris, mixing new gender-mixed creations with house symbols.

World's oldest cave art discovered in Indonesia

A red stencil of a hand pressed against the wall of an Indonesian cave is the oldest rock art ever discovered, scientists said Wednesday, and sheds light on how humans first migrated to Australia.

Prince Harry says tabloid coverage felt like 'full blown stalking'

Prince Harry on Wednesday blasted the publisher of two UK tabloid newspapers for "terrifying" coverage of his relationship with ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy that felt like "full blown stalking", as he gave evidence at London's High Court.

Mourners pay last respects to Italian icon Valentino

Mourners paid their respects Wednesday to legendary Italian designer Valentino Garavani, as his coffin went on public display following his death this week aged 93.

Men's Fashion Week kicks off in Paris with Louis Vuitton show

Men's Fashion Week kicked off in Paris on Tuesday with a celeb-heavy Louis Vuitton show as designers and industry leaders mourned the loss of Italian maestro Valentino.

UK comedian Russell Brand in court on two new rape charges

Actor and comedian Russell Brand appeared before a UK court Tuesday facing two new charges of rape and sexual assault.

Milan menswear shows add bling with brooches

Long reserved for women or military dress, brooches adorned men's chests during Milan Fashion Week, a throwback to a bygone era but with jewellery now signalling individuality, not just status.

Osaka emerges for Melbourne opener under hat, veil and parasol

Naomi Osaka emerged for her first-round encounter at the Australian Open on Tuesday holding a white parasol and wearing a matching wide-brimmed hat and gauzy veil.

Osaka emerges for Melbourne opener under white hat and umbrella

Naomi Osaka emerged for her first-round encounter at the Australian Open on Tuesday holding a white umbrella and wearing a matching wide-brimmed hat and veil.

Warner hits 'Sinners' and 'One Battle' tipped for Oscar nominations

Warner Bros may be for sale, but the studio's acclaimed hits "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" are expected to dominate the Oscar nominations when the Academy announces its final contenders Thursday.

Public media in Europe under unprecedented strain

Public media in Europe is facing a series of new threats including scrutiny by a resurgent far right, budget cuts, and fierce competition in a changing media landscape.

Tributes pour in after death of Italian designer Valentino

Italian designer Valentino Garavani, whose luxurious dresses adorned some of the world's most elegant women from Jackie Kennedy to Audrey Hepburn, has died aged 93, his foundation said on Monday.

Valentino, Italy's fashion king who pursued beauty at every turn, dies at 93

One of the top designers of his era, Italy's elegance aficionado Valentino Garavani spent nearly half a century dressing the world's great beauties, from Jackie Kennedy to Princess Diana before his death Monday at age 93.

Louvre closes for the day due to strike

The Louvre Museum said Monday it was shutting for the day, for the third time in a month, due to a strike by staff.

Roger Allers, co-director of "The Lion King", dead at 76

Roger Allers, a film-maker and animation wizard who co-directed "The Lion King" and other huge Disney hits, has died at the age of 76, Disney said.

Louvre heist probe: What we know

Thieves in October broke into the French capital's world-famous Louvre museum in broad daylight, escaping in under eight minutes with jewellery worth $102 million.

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' at number one in N.America for fifth straight week

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" showed no signs of slowing down, topping the North American box office for the fifth consecutive week over the long holiday weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Men's Fashion Week in Paris: what to watch

Men's Fashion Week will kick off in Paris on Tuesday, and from Veronique Nichanian's farewell at Hermes to Jonathan Anderson's second Dior collection, AFP has selected the stand-out moments not to be missed.

Social media sites block 4.7 million underage accounts in Australia

Tech giants have blocked 4.7 million accounts under Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s, the country's online safety watchdog said Friday.

Harry due to testify to UK court next week in last tabloid case

Prince Harry is set to give evidence to a UK court next week as his last remaining lawsuit against a newspaper publisher goes to trial, according to a draft timetable seen Thursday.

UK's Hockney warns moving Bayeux Tapestry would be 'madness'

The British Museum Thursday vowed to protect the Bayeux Tapestry, after renowned UK artist David Hockney warned that sending it across the Channel from France for an exhibition this year was "madness".

Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei debuts in India

The first solo exhibition in India by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei opened Thursday, featuring sculpture, installation and mixed media spanning his career, as well as his "homage" to the country.

The Bulgarian mechanic Kremlin propaganda keeps killing

For almost a decade, Nikolay Gentchev has faced a strange question: "You're not dead, are you?"

Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash

Elon Musk's platform X on Wednesday announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people, following global backlash over its generation of sexualized photos of women and children.

Golden Globes viewership shrinks again

The number of people tuning in to watch the Golden Globe Awards shrank this year, organizers announced Wednesday, as Hollywood's gala evenings continue to struggle with declining viewership.

UK prosecutors appeal Kneecap rapper terror charge dismissal

UK prosecutors launched a High Court challenge Wednesday to appeal a judge's decision to throw out a charge of supporting terrorism against an Irish-language singer from the punk-rap group Kneecap.

Every cent you take: Sting, ex-Police band mates in royalty battle

London's High Court on Wednesday began hearing a lawsuit brought against the singer Sting by his former Police bandmates claiming some $2 million in unpaid streaming royalties.

Ted Huffman, the New Yorker aiming to update top French opera festival

Ted Huffman, the New Yorker handed the reins of France's prestigious Aix-en-Provence Festival, wants to attract a younger audience as well as people like him, who come from outside the sometimes intimidating music scene.

Singer Julio Iglesias accused of 'human trafficking' by former staff

A criminal complaint filed by two former employees of veteran Spanish singer Julio Iglesias accuses him of "human trafficking" and "forced labour", according to advocacy groups supporting the women.

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