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Paris Fashion Week kicks off with big designer debuts expected
After its annual showcase at the Oscars, the luxury clothing industry turned its attention Monday to Women's Fashion Week in Paris where hotly awaited debuts are expected from new designers at Givenchy, Dries Van Noten and Tom Ford.
Teen heir to Japanese throne says marriage not on his mind
Prince Hisahito, the Japanese imperial family's last hope for the monarchy's long-term survival -- unless succession rules change -- said marriage is not on his mind yet in his first press conference on Monday.
'Anora,' a sex worker tragicomedy, wins best picture at Oscars
"Anora," a tragicomic Cinderella story set in a murky modern world of New York strippers, Russian billionaires and incompetent gangsters, won the coveted Oscar for best picture on Sunday.
Small-budget sex worker romp 'Anora' triumphs at Oscars
Independent film "Anora" -- the tale of a sex worker whose marriage to the son of a Russian oligarch quickly unravels -- was the big winner at the Oscars on Sunday, scooping five awards including best picture.
Mikey Madison springs Oscar surprise for 'Anora'
For Mikey Madison, the first time is definitely a charm.
Adrien Brody wins second Oscar for 'The Brutalist'
Adrien Brody on Sunday completed his return to the top of Hollywood's A list, winning the second best actor Oscar of his career for his searing portrayal of a Hungarian architect who emigrates to America after World War II in "The Brutalist."
Zoe Saldana: from sci-fi blockbusters to Oscars glory
Zoe Saldana was nearly unrecognizable as a blue Na'vi princess in the "Avatar" franchise, and wore green makeup to play the reformed assassin Gamora in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films.
'Flow', Latvia's trailblazing animation, wins Oscar
"Flow", a dialogue-free tale of animals surviving disaster, scored Sunday's Oscar for best animated feature, capping a remarkable awards season for the Latvian film made on a minuscule budget.
Oscars begin as 'Anora,' 'Conclave' vie for top prize
Hollywood's glitziest night of the year got under way Sunday, with joint favorites "Anora" and "Conclave" seemingly poised for a showdown for the best picture prize at the Oscars.
Oscars red carpet: 'Wicked,' white and lots of sparkle
After a long season of red carpet events, Hollywood's top stars brought their best fashion yet to the Oscars on Sunday.
Global Advanced Metals Declared Conformant to Minerals Due Diligence Audit Standard for 15 Consecutive Years
GAM has achieved another milestone in the furtherance of its leadership role in due diligence and responsible minerals trade: following August and September 2024 audits, RMAP-RMI has determined GAM's Aizu, Japan, Greenbushes WA, Australia and Boyertown-Pennsylvania, USA facilities conformant to its audit standards for tantalum and tin.
Stars gather for Oscars as 'Anora,' 'Conclave' vie for top prize
Hollywood's A-listers on Sunday hit the red carpet at the Oscars, with joint favorites "Anora" and "Conclave" seemingly poised for a showdown for the best picture prize.
Stars assemble for Oscars as 'Anora,' 'Conclave' vie for top prize
The red carpet has been rolled out, the champagne is on ice, and Hollywood is ready to crown the year's best movie, with joint favorites "Anora" and "Conclave" seemingly poised for a tense showdown at Sunday's Oscars.
Orsi takes office, returning Uruguay to leftist rule
Yamandu Orsi was sworn in Saturday as president of Uruguay, returning the South American country of 3.4 million to leftist governance after five years of predecessor Luis Lacalle Pou's center-right leadership.
Coppola 'thrilled' by worst director Razzie for 'Megalopolis'
Multiple Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola on Friday said he was "thrilled" to accept this year's tongue-in-cheek Razzie Award for worst director, insisting it shows he has a "courage" sorely lacking in modern Hollywood.
England allows wild beaver releases in 'milestone' for UK nature
Beavers will soon be released into waterways in England under a new scheme launched on Friday, signalling a return to the wild for an animal once hunted to extinction.
'Anora' vs 'Conclave'? Oscars set for 'nail-biter' showdown
The two films could hardly be more different: a raucous, rip-roaring indie about a sex worker, and an elegant, big-studio drama set in the Vatican.
Thank you! Oscars speeches over the years
At the Oscars over the years, we have seen it all with the winners' speeches, ranging from dull, endless, cringe, heartwarming or, when we're lucky, hilarious.
Oscar fave 'Anora,' a 'love letter' to eccentric beachside Brooklyn
Take New York's B train south to the end of the line and you'll step into the post-Soviet enclave Brighton Beach, whose charms include vodka-soaked nightlife and a local uniform of fur and tracksuits.
Hamas hands over bodies of Israelis as more Palestinian prisoners freed
The bodies of four Israeli hostages were handed over by Hamas early Thursday, authorities confirmed, followed soon after by the return of another group of freed Palestinian prisoners to the occupied West Bank.
'Sorry I couldn't protect you': Israel mourns Bibas mother, sons
Hundreds of mourners gathered at a cemetery in southern Israel on Wednesday to bid a final farewell to Shiri Bibas and her two sons, who were killed in Gaza captivity and had become symbols in Israel of the hostages' ordeal.
'Brat' icon Charli XCX picks up Brit award for best songwriter
British pop sensation and "brat summer" icon Charli XCX Wednesday won the Brit award for best songwriter of the year, putting her in pole position to scoop up the most honours in a weekend ceremony.
US says Gaza ceasefire talks on track
The United States said talks for a second phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal were on track, as Hamas said Israel agreed to release Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the bodies of four Israeli hostages.
Israelis mass for funeral of Bibas hostages killed in Gaza
Thousands of mourners, carrying flags and orange balloons, gathered Wednesday for the funeral procession of Shiri Bibas and her sons, who were killed in Gaza captivity and had become symbols of Israel's hostage ordeal.
New cocktails shake up Oscar night
An exclusive menu of cocktails for Hollywood's hottest night was unveiled Tuesday, as the drinks for the Oscars after party were announced.
Countries lock horns over cash for nature at rebooted UN talks
The world's biggest nature conservation conference will restart on Tuesday after negotiations collapsed in disarray last year, with the head of the meeting warning that increasing global "polarisation" was frustrating efforts to protect the planet.
Hezbollah chief vows 'resistance' as masses mourn Nasrallah
Hezbollah's leader said "resistance" was not over as hundreds of thousands mourned slain chief Hassan Nasrallah Sunday at a Beirut funeral, demonstrating continued support for the group after a devastating war with Israel.
Tens of thousands vow support for Lebanon's Hezbollah at slain leader's funeral
Tens of thousands of black-clad mourners vowed support for Hezbollah at the Beirut funeral of slain leader Hassan Nasrallah on Sunday, after the group was dealt major blows in its last round of hostilities with Israel.
Tens of thousands pour in for Beirut funeral of slain Hezbollah leader
Tens of thousands of mourners dressed in black, some waving Hezbollah flags or carrying portraits of the group's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, flocked to his funeral Sunday in a stadium on the outskirts of Beirut.
Oscars favorite Baker says indie film 'struggling' as 'Anora' tops Spirit Awards
Sean Baker, whose low-budget movie "Anora" is the frontrunner for next weekend's Oscars, delivered an impassioned plea to "keep indie film alive" as he won top prize at the Spirit Awards Saturday.
Loop Industries, Hyosung TNC And Pleatsmama Collaborate To Pioneer Circular Fashion With Infinite Loop(TM) Textile-to-Textile Recycling Technology
Loop Industries supplied 100% recycled, virgin-quality Polyester chips derived from low-value textile waste.Hyosung TNC transformed Loop Polyester chips into high-performance drawn textured yarn.Pleatsmama crafted stylish, eco-friendly handbags emphasizing circular design principles.
'Queen of Pop' Madonna lambasts 'King' Trump
Pop superstar Madonna has reignited her campaign against President Donald Trump, upbraiding the US leader for calling himself "the King."