AFP
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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.
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
Rich art: French pastry chefs auction chocolate sculptures
The event featured works by 25 celebrated culinary artists
December 2, 2025
Australia ban offers test on social media harm
Opponents argue there is not enough hard proof to warrant the new legislation, which could do more harm than good
December 1, 2025