Author: Ewang Johnson
Getty ImagesThere’s complex etiquette and a rich history behind the French film festival’s red-carpet ban of “naked” or “voluminous” dressing. We decipher the “decency” dress code of the Cannes Film Festival in 2025.That most rigid of red carpets just got a little bit more rigid – on Tuesday, the Cannes Film Festival announced that: “for decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival.” It feels striking because naked dresses have become such a red-carpet staple in recent years, including at Cannes. Last year, for instance, the supermodel Bella Hadid wore…
New Mastercard Economics InstituteTravel Trends Report 2025 reveals that purpose in the form of nature-driven travel, wellness escapes and culinary adventures, are among the top drivers of tourism across Africa South Africa and Zambia dominate cross-border spending within national park areas, Namibia leads wellness travel, and Kenya ranks highly on the wellness front as well Marrakech and Cape Town among the most popular globalized foodie cities The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) has released its annual Travel Trends 2025 report, revealing the latest consumer spending insights and motivation when it comes to travel. Cross-border movement is often influenced by the most pressing economic factors…
In arts24 in Cannes, film critic Emma Jones joins culture editor Eve Jackson on opening night to discuss what to look out for at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, as film greats like Robert De Niro, Scarlett Johannson, Robert Pattinson and Tom Cruise descend on the south of France for 12 days of movie madness. Source link
AlamyTwenty-five years ago, the first instalment terrified by making everyday scenarios into death traps. Now, after a 14-year break, Final Destination: Bloodlines is tweaking the formula.”In death, there are no accidents, no coincidences, no mishaps, and no escapes.” Those are the unsettling words of all-knowing mortician William Bludworth (played by Tony Todd) in the first Final Destination (2000), a horror film without a masked killer, bloodsucking vampire or brain-eating zombies to torment its victims – just the looming spectre of death and a cruel reality: no matter how far we run, or how much we hide, it will come for us…
As Türkiye’s tourism industry enters a record-setting year, The Land of Legends (www.TheLandOfLegends.com) opens its 2025 summer season with new family-oriented offerings in Antalya. Prioritizing experiences over traditional holiday packages, the resort blends themed entertainment, accommodation, and retail into one integrated destination. As Turkiye’s tourism sector surges toward new highs, The Land of Legends (www.TheLandOfLegends.com) is preparing to welcome 2025’s summer visitors to its entertainment, hotel, and lifestyle complex in Antalya. Known for combining creative design with family-focused hospitality, the resort enters the season with an expanded range of experiences and a focus on international travellers. The launch comes amid a promising backdrop (apo-opa.co/4iYujm2) for…
Over 350 film figures, including stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon, denounced “genocide” in Gaza in an open letter Monday ahead of Cannes Festival. “We cannot stay silent,” said the letter, backed by pro-Palestinian groups and published in Libération and Variety. Source link
As tensions between Pakistan and India escalate once again, the recent communique issued by the United Nations rings with urgency: we cannot afford another conflict. In a time marked by global instability and the increasing normalization of pre-emptive or retaliatory military action, the stakes could not be higher. The justification of force, once the last resort, is now emerging as a dominant narrative among governments. The recent military response to terror attacks was executed with focus and proportionality, deliberately framed with a non-escalatory and responsible posture. Yet, amid this measured response lies a deeper concern: a troubling trend toward conflict as…
This week, arts24 welcomes acclaimed trumpet player Yazz Ahmed. Throughout her career, the jazz musician has blended Arabic and Western sounds. Her new album “A Paradise In The Hold” takes us to the shores of Bahrain, where local folklore and Fijiri – the music of the pearl divers – are brought to life through gorgeous scales, percussion and voices. Yazz Ahmed tells Marjorie Hache about the stories and work that went into her fourth album. We also take a look at new music by Maneskin’s Damiano David, rapper Chuck D and electronic pop artist MØ. Source link
Getty Images(Credit: Getty Images)In May 1943, a specially formed RAF squadron embarked on a daring moonlit mission – but its success came with a heavy cost. In 1976, the BBC spoke to one of the airmen who made it home alive.Throughout the month of April 1943, Jack Buckley practised low-level night-flying and navigation for a top-secret mission as part of Royal Air Force 617 Squadron. Operation Chastise’s security was so tight that no one in the hastily formed squadron – made up of 133 airmen from the UK, US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand – actually knew what they were training…
A significant portion of the impoverished live in rural areas, primarily employed in agriculture. Despite agriculture’s vital role in GDP, it remains underfunded. A study analyzing ten African countries found that external financing for agriculture yields the highest impact in reducing poverty. Additionally, reducing non-agricultural spending and reforming tax policies can further boost agricultural investment. Countries like Angola and Malawi saw considerable poverty reduction through strategic investments. The study emphasizes the importance of combining external and domestic financing to drive sustainable, inclusive growth in agriculture and other sectors. The Conversation Source link