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.
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
‘End of an era’: MTV pulling plug on global music channels
The rise of digital streaming platforms has refigured how we engage with music and images
November 30, 2025
‘Kajmak’: Bosnian cheese aims for EU heritage protection
The creamy cheese is aged in sheepskin sacks
November 30, 2025
A big deal: Robert Therrien’s huge sculptures on show in LA
With more than 120 works created over five decades, it is the largest-ever museum exhibition of the late artist's oeuvre
November 29, 2025