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.
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
January 17, 2026
Do you remember Tamagotchi? The 1990s toy craze turns 30
The plastic eggs are still loved by retro-loving Gen Z and nostalgic parents
January 16, 2026
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
January 16, 2026
‘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
January 15, 2026
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
January 14, 2026
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’
January 13, 2026
AI pendants back in vogue at tech show after early setback
At last week's CES, gadget makers pitched AI pendants as note-takers or ways to remember beautiful or important moments of the day
January 13, 2026
Mattel introduces ‘autistic Barbie’
The toyline already features Barbies with type 1 diabetes, Down syndrome and blindness
January 12, 2026
Globes red carpet: chic black, naked dresses and a bit of politics
Here's a glimpse at some of the most striking looks at the awards ceremony
January 12, 2026
‘One Battle After Another’ leads the charge for Golden Globes
With nine nominations, Paul Thomas Anderson’s screwball thriller appears set to take home the best comedy/musical film prize
January 11, 2026