Helen BushbyCulture reporter ‘She’s still the funniest person in the world,’ Pauline’s son told BBC Breakfast “She’s still funny, she’s talking, she’s happy.” Birds of a Feather actress Pauline Quirke was diagnosed with dementia in 2021. Her family, who are unsure what stage she is at, have spoken of their “disbelief” at the time. Despite…
Published November 17, 2025 Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy, who had disappeared off fashion’s radar this past year, has returned with a new, eponymous collection. Menswear by Gosha Rubchinskiy – Gosha Rubchinskiy The first looks are all menswear, though Rubchinskiy claims to have plans to start expanding this fall into outerwear, womenswear, and more experimental directions, with the long-term ambition…
Helen Warrell, FT investigations reporter It is July 2027, and China is on the brink of invading Taiwan. Autonomous drones with AI targeting capabilities are primed to overpower the island’s air defenses as a series of crippling AI-generated cyberattacks cut off energy supplies and key communications. In the meantime, a vast disinformation campaign enacted by…
More than half of the calories people consume in the United States come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which include items such as fast food and packaged snacks that tend to contain large amounts of sodium, added sugars and unhealthy fats. While studies in adults have firmly connected these foods to type 2 diabetes and other…
Detecting dishonesty requires people to interpret social cues, judge intent, and decide whether someone’s words are trustworthy. Scientists have long wondered how we sort through this kind of social information and how we decide if someone is being honest. A key question is whether people evaluate information in the same way when it comes from…
By AFP Published November 17, 2025 On Friday, the Paris Economic Activities Court approved two partial takeover bids for the Claire’s brand in France, which was placed under receivership at the end of July, lawyers for the employee representatives told AFP on Monday. Claire’s is known for its accessories and jewellery for young people. –…
When a routine blood test shows high levels of a protein called SerpinB3, it often alerts doctors that something is seriously wrong. Elevated SerpinB3 can be associated with difficult-to-treat cancers or severe inflammatory diseases. SerpinB3 is known as a key protein that helps reveal when the body’s barrier tissues, such as the skin and lungs,…
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter Shutterstock/ITV TV chef John Whaite has revealed his five-year addiction to steroids “made me want to end my life”. The 36-year-old is best known for winning The Great British Bake Off in 2012, and came second as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021. In an emotional video posted on Instagram,…
Listening to music after the age of 70 appears to be associated with a meaningful reduction in dementia risk. A research team from Monash University analyzed data from more than 10,800 older adults and found that people in this age group who regularly listened to music experienced a 39 percent lower likelihood of developing dementia….
Translated by Nicola Mira Published November 17, 2025 Balenciaga is still keen on the world of gaming. The Kering-owned luxury label, which appointed Italian designer Pierpaolo Piccioli as creative director in summer, has further boosted its video-gaming links by striking a top-notch new partnership. Balenciaga will feature in the PUBG video game – Balenciaga Balenciaga…
