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Published December 30, 2025 French luxury giant LVMH announced on Tuesday its 100% acquisition of French publishing house Les Editions Croque Futur, integrating three publications, Challenges, Sciences & Avenir, and La Recherche, into the UFIPAR investment company. LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault – Shutterstock The acquisition, “reflects LVMH’s commitment to promoting high-quality information and scientific culture, […]
LOS ANGELES – Beyoncé has joined the ranks of billionaires, according to Forbes, becoming the fifth musician to be crowned the elite status. The Grammy Award-winning superstar now stands alongside Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna and her husband Jay-Z, according to a report published by the outlet Monday. The 44 –year-old’s financial ascent follows a […]
PARIS – French right-wing figure Éric Ciotti has called for a national tribute to honour film legend Brigitte Bardot, prompting objections from political opponents on the left. “France has a duty to honour its Marianne,” said Ciotti, referring to the emblem of French liberty whose face Bardot was chosen to represent in the 1960s. Bardot […]
KALAM – The familiar chirping of birds perched atop towering deodar trees faded into silence on Tuesday as fresh snowfall blanketed the scenic valleys of Kalam, Mataltan and Oshu, transforming the region into a serene winter wonderland. Seasonal and migratory birds that usually animate these valleys retreated as moderate rainfall turned into snowfall, pushing temperatures […]
LONDON – Great white sharks in the Mediterranean Sea are in danger of disappearing, with illegal fishing contributing to their decline. This is according to research by US scientists, working in partnership with UK charity Blue Marine Foundation. They say some of the most threatened species – including great white sharks are being sold in […]
LONDON – Meghan Markle once made a very revealing remark about Kate Middleton following their first meeting, a comment that has taken on fresh significance amid reports of a deep rift between the two women. Although relations between Meghan Markle and Kate are now believed to be strained, there was a time when the two […]
SEOUL – Chart-topping K-pop band NewJeans’ record label, Ador, is suing one of the band’s members in what is yet another twist in their bitter year-long feud. Hybe, the record label’s parent company, confirmed to the BBC that it is suing Danielle Marsh, one of her family members, and ex-boss Min Hee-jin for $30m (£22m) […]
By AFP Published December 30, 2025 Robbers used a large drill to break into a German bank’s vault room during the extended Christmas break and steal cash, gold, and jewellery worth 30 million euros ($35 million), police and the bank said Tuesday. Gold seized included coins, bars, and jewellery (photo for illustrative purposes only) – […]
By AFP Published December 30, 2025 A French ban on the production and sale of cosmetics and most clothing containing polluting and health-threatening “forever chemicals” goes into force on Thursday. New regulations could see certain cosmetics brands change their ingredients – Shutterstock Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are human-made chemicals used since the late 1940s […]
Published December 30, 2025 Athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories brand Lululemon has debuted its new winter training collection ‘Train’ with global ambassadors Lewis Hamilton, Kayla Jeter, and Amotti, designed to contribute to training breakthroughs and to empower the wearer to unleash their full potential. Lewis Hamilton in Lululemon – Lululemon This winter, Lululemon has brought […]
