New Year outlook: Brutal conflicts and AI excesses may persist, but let’s hope for a soft landing

Brutal conflicts and the AI frenzy look likely to spill into 2026, but thankfully there’s still space to hope for a soft ...

Letters home: ‘Parisians are the Dubs of France, nobody speaks to each other on the metro’

Originally from Donegal, O’Connor has observed that “Parisians are the Dubs of France”. During his daily commute, “nobody ...

So, you think our plump lips and blow dries are 'man-repelling'? Sorry chaps, but I've got bad news about those moustaches and sleeve tattoos, says CAROLINE BULLOC…

Writer CAROLINE BULLOCK lists the 11 horrifying male beauty trends that are now all too common - from wispy moustaches a la ...

In tough times, brands romance Chinese consumers with culture, fine dining and new experiences

"When a brand fosters a sense of belonging and builds a genuine community, consumers don't just notice the brand, they want ...
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The Sofia Globe Monday digest: December 15

The beauty of living in Plovdiv versus Sweden is the sunny sky at the beginning of December. This week was all about blue ...

I’m still not having Botox, but here are the five things I do instead

Beauty norms and societal pressures are changing. Our writer is embracing her age and feels good about her looks (without ...