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Agence France-Presse is an international news agency with headquarters in Paris, France. It is the world's oldest news agency, having been founded in 1835.
‘Easiest scam in the world’: Musicians sound alarm over AI impersonators
Some AI-powered music generators have become increasingly refined
December 18, 2025
Best of times: Dutch Dickens festival brings Christmas cheer
For two days, the Dutch city of Deventer celebrates the famous British author and the characters of his books
December 17, 2025
Inside the mind of Tolkien illustrator John Howe
The concept artist on film-maker Peter Jackson’s movie trilogies ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ is opening his Switzerland studio to the public
December 15, 2025
Game Awards buzz is ‘cherry on top’ for ‘Clair Obscur’ maker
The Indie hit is a favourite contender at the video gaming industry’s equivalent of the Oscars happening today
December 11, 2025
‘Dinosaur tartare’ and holograms: Dubai AI chef sparks awe and ire
At Woohoo restaurant, the brains behind the menu is not a person but an AI programme
December 9, 2025
UK seniors fight loneliness with tea and a tango
Tea dances, which evolved from the tradition of afternoon tea in the late 19th century, are enjoying a revival, especially since the pandemic
December 8, 2025
Star UK chef redesigns menu for dieters on skinny jabs
Heston Blumenthal offering small plates of his star menu at The Fat Duck for ‘mindful’ eaters
December 7, 2025
KFC readies finger-licking Japanese Christmas
December 24 − Christmas Eve − is KFC Japan’s busiest day by far, with reservations starting at the beginning of November
December 6, 2025
Kate Winslet ‘so proud’ as directorial debut premieres
Netflix film ‘Goodbye June’ to be released on the platform on Christmas Eve
December 4, 2025
Driven by TikTok trends, new beauty brands target children
Children’s skin does not need cosmetics, apart from daily hygiene products and sun cream, experts say
December 4, 2025