Milan Fashion Week showcases precision in uncertain times
At Prada, Armani and Ralph Lauren, classic pieces underwent just slight variations without losing their comforting aspect
UK, France mull social media bans as debate rages on
While supporters of the ban warn about deteriorating mental health among young people, others say the evidence is inconclusive
‘Hobbit houses’ might just save a Moldovan village
With tens of thousands of Moldovans emigrating every year mostly to EU countries, many villages have become ghost towns
Milan menswear fashion week heads to the slopes
Ralph Lauren returns to the Italian fashion capital after a 24-year absence
Libyan film-maker fights for cinema revival
Many believed cinema would be resurrected after Gaddafi’s fall, but the instability that ensued has delayed any revival
Do you remember Tamagotchi? The 1990s toy craze turns 30
The plastic eggs are still loved by retro-loving Gen Z and nostalgic parents
Social media sites block 4.7 million underage accounts in Australia
Initial figures show platforms are taking meaningful action to remove underage users; otherwise they face huge fines
‘Proving the boys wrong’: teenage racers picked for elite driver programme
There has not been a single woman on the grid since 1976, but a new programme aims to develop elite female F1 talent
French museum fare hikes for non-European tourists spark outcry
The French move has few precedents elsewhere in Europe, but is more common in developing countries
Social media harms teens, French watchdog warns, as country weighs ban
Five-year study shows social media is not the sole cause of declining mental health, but its negative effects are ‘numerous’