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Parisians hot under the collar over A/C in apartments
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» PARIS — As summer temperatures rise, many Parisians are warming to the idea of installing air conditioning (A/C) in their apartments, ending a longstanding resistance to what is considered a basic comfort in many capitals elsewhere.
Celine turns Japanese at Osaka-Kansai Expo
Life, Published on 25/04/2025
» The elegance of Celine's heritage infused with the unique spirit of Japanese aesthetics is presented during the "Celine Maki-e Exhibition", which is running in the France Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai World Expo 2025 in Japan, until May 11. Maki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquerware technique where gold and silver powders are delicately applied to lacquered surfaces. The exhibition features reinterpretations of the brand's iconic Triomphe logo, engaging with elements from Japan's illustrious history and vibrant modernity, in a cultural exchange between Japanese artists and the house's emblem. It is home to several art pieces and video installations, highlighting Japanese Urushi art pieces from Hikoju Makie, alongside Celine's exclusive bags. A theatrical and immersive set-up brings life to a collaborative video work between Japanese artist Soshi Nakamura and Celine, displayed in an embracing and futuristic manner by an LED screen wall facing multiple mirrors.
Somkiat to start historic season with Sepang tests
Sports, Published on 29/01/2025
» Somkiat Chantra, who signed a two-year contract with the LCR Honda team last August to become the first MotoGP rider from Thailand, is set to begin his new journey at Sepang Shakedown early next month.
Red Sea disruptions and the geopolitical premium
Business, Published on 07/02/2024
» Shipping disruptions and re-routing away from the Red Sea will maintain the geopolitical premium in the main commodity markets, including oil and gas, chemicals and fertilisers, unless there are wider shipping -- or production -- disruptions in the region, according to Fitch Ratings.
Curfew partially lifted in SLeone capital after clashes killed 13 soldiers
AFP, Published on 27/11/2023
» FREETOWN - Clashes that shook Sierra Leone's capital Freetown on Sunday left 13 dead in the ranks of the army loyal to the government, and were orchestrated by active and retired soldiers, the army spokesperson said Monday.
S.Leone under curfew after military armoury attacked
AFP, Published on 26/11/2023
» FREETOWN - Armed clashes erupted in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown on Sunday in what the government said was an attack on a military armoury, as it imposed an immediate national curfew.
S.Leone imposes curfew after military armoury attacked
AFP, Published on 26/11/2023
» FREETOWN - A military armoury in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown came under attack on Sunday, the government announced, as it imposed an immediate national curfew.
Nigeria court rejects opposition bid to overturn February election
AFP, Published on 07/09/2023
» ABUJA - A Nigerian court on Wednesday dismissed a major opposition petition to overturn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's February election victory after a highly contested ballot.
Nigeria's president inaugurates cabinet to tackle economic, security woes
AFP, Published on 21/08/2023
» ABUJA - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday swore in a cabinet of 45 ministers, urging them to build public trust as his new government takes on Nigeria's huge economic and security challenges.
Sierra Leone riot victims' families await justice
AFP, Published on 10/08/2023
» MAKENI, Sierra Leone: Aminata Kabba says she has not seen justice in the year since learning from a social media video that armed men had shot her son dead, days after widespread riots gripped Sierra Leone.