
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.
Art market banking on new generation of collectors
Some successful start-uppers, investment bankers, lawyers or heirs beginning their collections at a young age
June 24, 2025
Japan’s high-tech sunscreens tap into skincare craze
There is growing interest in skincare products from Japan, much like the K-beauty phenomenon from South Korea
June 23, 2025
Albania’s women silk makers weave big dreams
Silk making was dragged back from the edge of extinction by a group of local women
June 21, 2025
Dutch suggest social media ban for under-15s
Country is the latest to propose curbs on platforms such as TikTok and SnapChat over mental health concerns
June 17, 2025
London’s V&A opens vast ‘on-demand’ storehouse to public
There is everything from ceramics and tapestries to paintings and toys from the Tudor period at the V&A Storehouse... and one can book a private viewing for free
June 12, 2025
Social media fuelling ‘devastating’ kids’ mental health crisis − NGO
Report slams social media platforms for prioritising engagement over child safety
June 11, 2025
‘The Matrix is everywhere’: cinema bets on immersion
Cinemas seeking to create new experiences to bring back audiences
June 9, 2025
New Europe push to curb children’s social media use
The European Commission wants to launch an age-verification app next month
June 6, 2025
First ever Birkin bag to be auctioned in July
Large black leather tote to be the centrepiece of a ‘Fashion Icons’ sale by Sotheby’s
June 6, 2025