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The Philippines

Why younger Filipinos are warming to China despite maritime tensions

A Pew survey shows 47 per cent of Filipinos aged 18 to 34 view China favourably, with some respondents also expressing confidence in its leadership.

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France

French authorities target ‘pervert’ glasses street trend

Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Cordelia de Castellane of Dior Maison and Baby Dior

France

Brigitte Bardot’s personal items sell out at Paris auction

Nine-hour sale of late French star’s belongings nets €953,531 for her animal foundation and son.

Personal belongings once owned by late French actress Brigitte Bardot. Photo: AFP
Personal belongings once owned by late French actress Brigitte Bardot. Photo: AFP
Personal belongings once owned by late French actress Brigitte Bardot. Photo: AFP
Personal belongings once owned by late French actress Brigitte Bardot. Photo: AFP
Personal belongings once owned by late French actress Brigitte Bardot. Photo: AFP
France

Thousands march in France against ‘licence to kill’ draft law

Protesters target legislation granting officers presumption of legality when using firearms.

ICBMs

Opinion | Why cities have the responsibility to demand nuclear disarmament

As cities are the main targets of nuclear weapons, they have a responsibility to speak out and encourage efforts to eliminate them.

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Artificial intelligence

As appetite for US rivals grows, global funds flock to China’s Moonshot: sources

Start-up draws intense international interest through offshore vehicles chasing alternatives to US systems, insiders say.

Moonshot has seen mounting interest from overseas players ranging from European investment firms to Middle East family offices. Photo: Reuters
Crime

Kim Kardashian awarded €1 over 2016 Paris armed robbery

French judge awards requested symbolic sum following armed robbery by ‘grandpa robbers’.

France

Paris court convicts school aide for sex abuse, orders ankle tag

The man, who admitted to having sexually assaulted the nine children aged five to 10, was also banned from working with children again.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Celine Dion’s 3 sons – René-Charles and twins Nelson and Eddy

The ‘My Heart Will Go On’ singer’s emotional Paris comeback following her illness shines a spotlight on her children with late husband René Angélil.

Celine Dion shares a close bond with her three sons. Photo: @celinedion/Instagram
France

French must come first, Le Pen declares at 2027 campaign launch

Far-right leader promises ‘national priority’ for housing and benefits seven months ahead of France’s election.

Marine Le Pen greets the crowd in Henin-Beaumont, northern France. Photo: AP
Music

Celine Dion makes long-awaited return to stage in Paris

The singer wept as she opened her first full concert in six years, amid her battle with the incurable Stiff Person Syndrome.

France

France’s Macron urges Europe to ‘assert its ambition in crewed space flight’

French president says Europe must step up efforts to boost its space sector and sets out a series of milestones for the next decade.

France

Thieves steal art worth millions from Renoir Museum in France

Suspects abandon two artworks during their getaway after early morning break-in in Cagnes-sur-Mer.

A police officer at the gated entrance of the Renoir Museum after the robbery. Photo AFP
Vietnam

Vietnam’s To Lam visits Russia and France amid South China Sea tensions

Visiting Moscow and Paris in succession allows To Lam to rally support for Hanoi’s maritime stance without taking sides, analysts say.

To Lam, Vietnam’s president and general secretary of its Communist Party, waves to members of a welcoming delegation in Moscow on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Style Edit

Style Edit: Richard Mille revs up vintage elegance at 3 racing events

The Swiss watchmaker champions classic racing through partnerships with the Richard Mille Cup, Le Mans Classic and Rallye des Princesses.

China’s private sector

Labubu meets LVMH: Pop Mart to open its first European flagship store in Paris

With Pop Mart’s overseas revenue share slipping in 2026, the firm remains focused on boosting international retail presence.

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France

Students slam ‘mini-dictatorship’ at Argentina-run residence in Paris

Residents allege surveillance and far-right meetings as they claim Argentina House at Cite Universitaire has become ‘a space of fear’.

A person runs past Argentina House at Cite U in Paris in March. Residents have spoken out against evictions, far-right meetings and the management of the Argentine student residence by a new director with links to ultra-conservative circles. Photo: AFP
Style Edit

Style shoot: Wanderlust courtesy of Louis Vuitton’s fall/winter 2026 collection

Nicolas Ghesquière transports us with sharp silhouettes and folkloric details in a stunning fashion story set in Paris.

Travel

Butter believe it – first Paris boutique devoted to France’s favourite fat opens

With flavours including garlic, shallot, fines herbes and raspberry, Le Butter Shop in Paris is a temple to all things butter.

Esports

Power-up: China’s Esports World Cup win a showcase for market potential

With the EWC being held outside Saudi Arabia for the first time, the US$4.3 billion industry looks to grow its market, including in China.

French President Emmanuel Macron presents the EWC 2026 Club champions award to Chinese club AG.AL at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup at the Grand Palais in Paris on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s playful, youthful fall/winter 2026 pre-collection

Artistic director Matthieu Blazy loosens formal codes, shortens hemlines and adds colour, echoing founder Gabrielle Chanel’s own playful spirit.

Chanel's fall/winter 2026 pre-collection features a contemporary, easy-to-wear take on tweed. Photo: Handout
Middle East

Macron hosts Saudi’s crown prince for visit ranging from esports to Middle East

A French official said agreements, on health, transport and energy, will be signed on Monday alongside talks likely to focus on Iran.

Travel

6 ‘glowcation’ destinations for your next beauty and wellness fix

A trip built around a wellness treatment, beauty ritual or targeted pharmacy haul, ‘glowcations’ are trending throughout the travel world.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s Paris haute couture show was a storybook brought to life

Inspired by a fairy-tale book found in Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s library, Matthieu Blazy’s latest collection proves that fantasy and function can coexist.

Chanel’s haute couture fall/winter 2026-27 collection, unveiled in Paris in July, proves that fantastical pieces can have a place in everyday life. Photo: Handout
The Philippines

Philippines’ South China Sea education push blurs ‘teaching the truth’ lines

The push by several Philippine lawmakers is to counter what they say are efforts to support pro-Beijing positions over the maritime row.

A Chinese coastguard ship fires a water cannon at a Philippine vessel in South China Sea, as seen in this screengrab of a video released on July 23. Photo: Jay Tarriela/X/Handout/Reuters
Google

Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlash

Experts warn it could produce realistic geospatial fakes for misinformation, such as images of explosions, nuclear sites and militant bases.

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Italy

Italy halts EU Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis

Over 50,000 people had rushed into Spanish territory from Morocco, sparking concern over border security.

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