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In this file photo French actor Francois Civil poses prior to the 48th edition of the Cesar Film Awards ceremony at the Olympia venue in Paris. — AFP photo

Cinema’s undying love for Dumas and his Musketeers

The work of French author Alexandre Dumas has attracted stars since the birth of cinema, through silent-era hero Douglas Fairbanks and Leonardo DiCaprio, not forgetting a certain Volodymyr Zelensky and — almost — The Beatles. The 19th century writer’s popularity shows no signs of dimming — a flashy new version of “The Three Musketeers” hits French screens next week, while “The Count of Monte Cristo” starts filming this...

US actress Gwyneth Paltrow speaks with retired optometrist Terry Sanderson as she walks out of the courtroom following the reading of the verdict on March 30, 2023, in Park City, Utah.– AFP photos

Gwyneth Paltrow not guilty in ski-crash lawsuit

Gwyneth Paltrow is not liable for an accident on a swanky US ski slope, a jury ruled Thursday, as it dismissed a claim from a retired optometrist. Terry Sanderson, 76, had alleged a collision in Utah with the star left him with four broken ribs and lasting psychological damage, injuries his lawyers said were worth $3.3 million. Paltrow countersued for a symbolic $1. After an eight-day civil trial, the jury in Park City unanimously found the...

Italian artist Gilbert Prousch (Right) and British artist George Passmore, better known as 'Gilbert and George', pose together at the opening of the Gilbert & George Centre in east London on March 24, 2023. – AFP photos

Arts duo Gilbert & George open permanent London exhibition space

Eccentric British art duo Gilbert & George will open their permanent exhibition space in London on Saturday, driven by an “art for all” ethos — and a desire for immortality. Located not far from their home and studio in the former working-class district of Spitalfields in London’s East End, the converted 19th century building covers a total of 280 square meters over three levels.The Gilbert & George Centre will host one to two exhibitions...

This picture taken on February 19, 2023 shows artist Deng Fei painting a replica of Vincent van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” in an alley at Dafen village, in Shenzhen, in China’s southern Guangdong province. — AFP photos

China’s ‘art factory’ painters turn from fakes to originals

Painters in a Chinese village once known for churning out replicas of Western masterpieces are now making original art worth thousands of dollars, selling their own works in a booming domestic art market. Home to more than 8,000 artists, southern China’s Dafen has been producing near-perfect copies of timeless masterpieces for years. In its heyday, three out of five oil paintings sold worldwide were made in the village, and for years village...

(Left) Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed Al-Nahyan, (Right) Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan

Sheikh Khaled named Abu Dhabi crown prince, Sheikh Mansour VP

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates’ president named his eldest son as crown prince of Abu Dhabi late on Wednesday, making him the oil-rich Gulf monarchy’s likely next leader. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan tapped Sheikh Khaled, 41, his jiujitsu-loving son, as crown prince of the UAE’s richest emirate.It was part of the biggest political shake-up since Sheikh Mohamed, 62, sometimes known as “MBZ”, became president last May...

HADJI MUHTAMAD, Philippines: This handout photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows people walking towards the burnt passenger ferry Lady Mary Joy 3 after it was towed to the shore in Basilan province. - AFP

31 killed after fire rips through Philippine ferry

MANILA: At least 31 people died and 230 were rescued after a fire engulfed a ferry in the southern Philippines, authorities said Thursday. The Lady Mary Joy 3 was travelling from Zamboanga City on Mindanao Island to Jolo Island in Sulu province when the fire broke out late Wednesday, prompting passengers to jump overboard, disaster officer Nixon Alonzo said.Rescuers, including the Philippine Coast Guard and fishermen, saved 195 passengers and 35...

EDINBURGH: Leader of the SNP Humza Yousaf poses with the Great Seal of Scotland after being sworn in as First Minister at the Court of Session on March 29, 2023. - AFP

Yousaf sworn in as Scotland's new leader

EDINBURGH: Humza Yousaf was sworn in as Scotland's first minister on Wednesday, becoming the first Muslim leader of a government in western Europe but already facing unrest in his party. At 37, Yousaf is also the youngest leader yet of the Scottish National Party (SNP), and is vowing to reinvigorate its flagging campaign for independence. But after he won the race to succeed the long-serving Nicola Sturgeon on Monday, his leadership was already...

IDLIB: In this picture taken on Jan 29, 2023, Islam Shakhbanov, a fighter from Russia's Dagestan republic, stands at the entrance of his sushi restaurant. - AFP

Weapons to wasabi: Fighter runs sushi cafe

IDLIB: A Russian jihadist has traded his weapons for wasabi by opening a small sushi restaurant in war-torn Syria's rebel-held northwest, as the conflict wanes and fighters look for other income. Islam Shakhbanov, 37, from Russia's Muslim-majority Dagestan republic, said he headed to Syria in 2015 "to take part in jihad". But after years of war, the Damascus government has regained control of most of the country and Syria's main frontlines have...

How to bootstrap a startup with marketing

By Ghadeer GhloumKUWAIT: The COVID pandemic and financial crisis affected many people’s financial security, after they lost their jobs or their businesses failed. People came to realize that creating an additional source of income has become necessary. But despite realizing the importance of this issue, problem lies in how to start, when to start and which business will succeed. Therefore, Husaina, copywriter and lead generation expert, told...

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New tent sale site to open before camping season

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Municipality announced the provision of a new site for the sale of tents, following the removal of the current market in the Al-Rai area after the end of the camping season. “The site was isolated from the area of the Friday market to be used to temporarily sell tents and land supplies as a substitute for the previous tent market,” the municipality announced.The alternative site was chosen to be close to the site of the...

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Revival of Islamic Heritage Society launches iftar project

KUWAIT: The Revival of Islamic Heritage Society launched its 2023 iftar project in partnership with the Awqaf General Secretariat. “The project provides people in need with necessary help for them to be able to fast in this holy month, and so that financial constraints won’t stop them from fulfilling their religious duties,” said Nawaf Al-Sane, Coordination Department Director at the society. Nawaf Al-SaneThe project also falls in line with...

KUWAIT: A picture taken on March 29, 2023 shows a cargo ship cruising in the Gulf waters off the coast of Kuwait City. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

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