live WUF13 opening ceremony held in Baku as global forum advances sustainable urban development
The World Urban Forum (WUF13) continues in Baku, Azerbaijan on 18 May, addressing the global housing crisis. The day’s agenda includes the of...
A new London exhibition invites visitors into the vibrant world of late Italian designer Gianni Versace, showcasing over 450 iconic pieces worn by celebrities and models alike.
Opening on 16 July at Arches London Bridge, the 'Gianni Versace Retrospective' offers a deep dive into the creative legacy of Gianni Versace, featuring more than 450 garments spanning his career from the 1980s until his death in 1997.
The exhibition highlights a special British section with outfits worn by stars such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Elton John, and Princess Diana.
"It's an assembly of collectors from around Europe who have come together and contributed their items to put on display with a specific story telling around London and all the celebs that go with it” said venue director Liz Koravos.
Versace, born in 1946 in southern Italy, launched his label in Milan in 1978 and quickly became famous for his bold, colorful, and sensual designs, including the iconic Medusa logo. His work was embraced by celebrities and the wealthy, defining a new era in fashion.
Exhibition co-curator Karl von der Ahe emphasized Versace’s collections were full of surprises, combining innovation and current trends, with the exhibition set to run through March.
Bulgaria has won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time, taking victory in a final overshadowed by a boycott over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza.
The World Urban Forum (WUF13) continues in Baku, Azerbaijan on 18 May, addressing the global housing crisis. The day’s agenda includes the official opening press conference, the WUF13 Urban Expo opening and a ministerial dialogue on the Nairobi Declaration to advance Africa's urban agenda.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had paused a planned attack on Iran after appeals from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, allowing negotiations to continue over a possible deal to end the conflict.
U.S. President Donald Trump says China's Xi Jinping agreed Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran prepares a new shipping mechanism. Tensions over the U.S. blockade and stalled nuclear talks continue to disrupt global oil supplies.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck China’s Guangxi region early on Monday, killing two people and forcing more than 7,000 residents in Liuzhou to evacuate as rescue efforts continued.
Spain’s High Court has cleared Colombian pop star Shakira of tax fraud and annulled a €55 million ($64 million) penalty imposed by Spanish tax authorities in 2021, according to a court document.
Eurovision Song Contest once again proved how unpredictable its outcome can be, with Bulgaria’s Dara turning a late surge into a dominant win while several expected contenders collapsed early. At the same time, the absence of the South Caucasus region from the final raised questions.
Bulgaria has won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time, taking victory in a final overshadowed by a boycott over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza.
The Eurovision Song Contest's final takes place in Vienna on Saturday, with the organisers hoping the annual show of glitz and Europop will be a success despite five countries' withdrawal over Israel taking part.
Children laughed, applauded and watched wide-eyed as animated characters lit up the screen at the opening of the ninth Animafilm International Animation Festival in Baku, where filmmakers and audiences from around the world gathered to celebrate the growing influence of animated cinema.
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