La Piccola Amélie: a colourful, Miyazaki‑inspired animated gem to watch this season La Piccola Amélie, the debut feature by directing duo Maïlys Vallade and Liane‑Cho Han, lands as a warm, vibrant slice of animation that nods to Hayao Miyazaki without losing its own voice. Drawing on the autobiographical roots of Amélie Nothomb’s childhood in post‑war …
Shocking rescue in Thailand: lions and bears found starving in seized casino Thai naval forces have freed two lions and three bears from appalling conditions inside a casino that had been seized near the Cambodian border. The animals were kept in cramped cages, visibly malnourished and lacking proper care. Footage released by the Navy shows …
Why This “Sticky Sculpting Effect” Body Cream Is the Winter Skincare Obsession Every winter, one beauty product manages to steal the spotlight. This year, it’s a body cream with a self-proclaimed “sticky sculpting effect” that promises to make orange-peel skin look smoother in just 7 days. Social media is buzzing, online reviews are piling up, …
Every Christmas, Italians tune in to a handful of televised traditions — and Canale 5’s Concerto di Natale remains one of the most heartwarming. Broadcast from Rome’s Auditorium della Conciliazione, the 33rd edition of the concert once again mixes music, storytelling and charity. Hosted by veteran presenter Federica Panicucci for the seventh consecutive year, the …
Every year the festive season leaves a trail of unopened boxes and unwanted gifts. According to an Ipsos Doxa survey for eBay, 44% of Italians received at least one unwanted present this Christmas — roughly 30 million items at risk of being wasted. As shoppers and gift‑givers, we can do better: unwanted gifts are not …
Denim lovers, rejoice: the jean has had a comfy makeover. This winter, the “track jean” — a jean with an elasticated waist and drawcord — has become the essential wardrobe piece that bridges street style and loungewear. On paper it sounds like a comfort compromise; in reality it’s a chic update that flatters many shapes …
Christmas lunch is one of those rare gatherings where comfort, style and a little dash of festivity all need to sit happily together. Whether you’re hosting a big family meal, joining friends, or nervously dressing for the in‑laws, your outfit should let you eat, laugh and move without fuss — while looking utterly put together …
The Louvre heist still feels like a story pulled from a thriller — except it happened in broad daylight at one of the world’s most secure museums. Two months after the dramatic theft of nineteenth‑century crown jewels valued at nearly €90 million, the museum has begun installing visible security fixes: bars on a previously exposed …
The festive season is upon us, and with it comes the irresistible allure of red lingerie. But this year it’s not just about size‑zero silhouettes or skimpy pieces designed to shock. The trend that’s quietly taking over Christmas and New Year wardrobes is curvy lingerie: thoughtfully designed, supportive, sensuous and made to celebrate every shape. …
Discover Italy’s 7 newly crowned “Most Beautiful Villages” — hidden gems from Limone sul Garda to Rivello Italy’s timeless appeal lies as much in its small, secret places as in its famous cities. This December, seven villages have been officially added to the prestigious “Borghi più belli d’Italia” network — an accolade based on 72 …
