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Mathilde Favier, Dior’s longtime public relations director, has died in a car accident in France alongside her partner, French film producer Nicolas Altmayer, according to People. She was 57.The couple died on Monday, August 17, after their vehicle collided with a truck while overtaking another car, People reported, citing French authorities. Altmayer was 61.Dior confirmed Favier’s death in a statement shared on social media, paying tribute to the fashion executive and her contribution to the house.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.Favier had been a prominent figure in the fashion industry for decades and…

Madonna and Taylor Swift are set to be two of the biggest names at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, with both artists securing multiple nominations ahead of the September ceremony.Madonna leads this year’s nominations with 11, while Taylor follows with nine, with both nominated across several major categories.Madonna is nominated in two of the night’s biggest categories, Video of the Year and Artist of the Year.Confessions II: The Film earned her a Video of the Year nomination, while “Bring Your Love”, her collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, is up for Song of the Year.She is also nominated across several visual and…

International recognition reinforces Mediclinic’s commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality endoscopy services across its Dubai network Published: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 9:01 AM Mediclinic Middle East has been recognised by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Network of Excellence in Endoscopy, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred gastrointestinal care. This designation recognises Mediclinic Middle East’s commitment to delivering high standards of quality patient care and safety, while consistently supporting high standards of clinical quality, patient care and safety across multiple facilities. It also reinforces the organisation’s integrated model of care, ensuring patients benefit from…

For many parents in the UAE, a child’s birthday invitation comes with another question: what do you buy for a child you may barely know? It is a problem Salman Yousuf noticed repeatedly while living in the UAE, where children’s birthday parties can be a regular fixture on family calendars. His curiosity eventually led him to speak to more than 300 parents across the country about how they shop for toys and gifts. The conversations ultimately became the foundation for Toy Souk, which Yousuf launched in December 2025 as what he says is the UAE’s first AI-enabled dedicated toy marketplace.…

Doctors across the UAE say they are seeing more teenagers referred for weight problems, high blood sugar, fatty liver disease and hormonal issues linked to insulin resistance. “We are seeing a growing number of adolescents being assessed for insulin resistance and related metabolic conditions,” said Dr Abdul Jabbar, Consultant Internal Medicine-Endocrinology at Medcare Hospital Al Safa. He pointed to a 2020 study of UAE teenagers in schools, which found that 34.7 per cent were overweight or obese, and nearly 80 per cent were physically inactive. Dr Amna Kiran Sarwar, Specialist Endocrinologist at International Modern Hospital Dubai, said global data back…

Built in-house by Prime Inspections & Snagging’s own engineering team, the platform is set to launch later this year as more Dubai buyers turn to third party inspection before accepting property handover Published: Tue 18 Aug 2026, 3:37 PM Prime Inspections & Snagging, a RERA-certified property inspection firm based in Business Bay, Dubai, has announced the forthcoming launch of prime inspections, its own snagging application and online booking portal, built in-house and due to go live later this year. Engineer Mohammed Nadeem Maldar, the firm’s engineering manager, said the platform will take property owners from the initial booking of an…

More than half of all organs transplanted in the UAE have been kidneys and doctors said that there are two big reasons behind the number. Of the 1,780 organs transplanted in the UAE, 924 were kidneys, making them by far the most commonly transplanted organ. Doctors said that this is partly because kidney failure is much more common than failure of several other major organs, and partly because a healthy person can donate one kidney while still alive. “Unlike most major organs, a kidney can be donated by a healthy person while alive because we can live normally with one…

Stray Kids are celebrating a major moment on the charts after This & That earned the group their ninth consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard 200.The achievement was made even bigger by the title track, This & That, reaching No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is the group’s highest ranking on the chart so far, giving Stray Kids two new milestones to celebrate in the same week.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.And they made sure to celebrate with their fandom, known as STAY.Following the chart results, Stray Kids shared a message thanking their fans…

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Kapoor are enjoying a picturesque summer getaway at Lake Como, Italy, with Mira offering fans a glimpse of their holiday through a series of sun-kissed photographs shared on social media.Mira recently posted a carousel of vacation pictures capturing the couple’s time on the scenic Italian lake. In keeping with the mood of their European escape, she captioned the photo dump, “La Dolce Vita essentials.”https://www.instagram.com/p/DcJd7-CjbPX/?img_index=1The photographs showcase Mira relaxing on a boat against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Como.Sporting a chic floral sundress, sunglasses and a sunhat, she channelled an effortless holiday look…

Madonna moved to New York City to be a dancer. Of course, her artistry blossomed into something much bigger. But she never stopped using dance to guide the way.So much of Madonna’s performance universe has focused on reinvention — by way of hair and makeup, costume transformations, sets and settings. But what has endured is the grounded fluidity of her body. Her singing is galvanising, her activist voice is loud. Yet her body is the primary force behind it all: inexhaustibly alive, with a gallant, buoyant internal pulse.Dance, her first love, is the most natural part of her artistry, her…