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Time Out
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The Little Prince: The Journey of Stars
Enter the whimsical world of The Little Prince like never before in The Little Prince: The Journey of Stars, a multi-sensory digital art exhibition now open at Groundseesaw in Parkview Square. Inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved novella, this immersive experience reimagines key scenes and characters through sweeping 3D projections, emotive narration and a soul-stirring soundtrack that will enchant fans both young and old. Spread across five giant walls that soar six metres high, this storytelling spectacle invites you to follow the Little Prince on his cosmic journey – from his rose-covered home planet to his encounters with the fox and the lamplighter, all while exploring deeper themes of love, loss, and the beauty of human connection. The experience unfolds in three stages: a seated digital film, a highlights zone, and an interactive gallery where visitors can snap photos and reflect on the journey. Though the exhibition is designed for all ages, do note that the first 45 minutes are story-driven and best suited for children over four. For the best experience, arrive early to secure a good seat. The show starts sharply at your scheduled time, and latecomers might miss out. Address: Level 3, Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188778 Nearest MRT: Bugis Opening hours: Daily, hourly sessions Ticket prices: From $22 (Singapore residents), with discounts up to 50% available on select sessions Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible Time Out tip: Make a day of it. Parkview Square is also home to ATLAS, one of Singapore's most stunning bars. Book a table in advance and toast your journey with a champagne cocktail under soaring Art Deco ceilings.
Time Out
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Baglietto with family: Returns with The Little Prince and shares the stage with his children
Juan Carlos Baglietto returns to portray The Aviator, the iconic character Saint Exupéry created in his literary classic The Little Prince. It's been 21 years since the popular singer first donned the goggles to step into the shoes of this adventurer who tries to reclaim the child within all of us—a role that has become the theatrical hit of the moment. In this new version, titled The Little Prince, A Musical Adventure, and one of the undisputed family plans for the 2025 winter holidays, the singer-songwriter from Rosario shares the project with his sons, Julián and Joaquín. Moreover, he rediscovers the joy of taking the stage in a universal story that touches the heart, excites, and makes us reflect in equal parts, with a dazzling production and a talented, eclectic cast that includes Flor Otero, Roberto Catarineu, and Walas (singer of Massacre). The Little Prince, Saint Exupéry's work, is from 1943. Why do you think it remains so relevant? The work is absolutely up to date; the miseries are the same but represented by characters who today resonate more than those from the 1940s. I believe it remains current because the relationship between people—honest human connections—is absolutely necessary. And, despite it being a cliché, it is essential right now to believe in things that cannot be touched or seen. "It is essential, at this moment, to believe in things that cannot be touched or seen" What is it like to step into the shoes of such a mythical character as The Aviator? Honestly, it is a great happiness for me and, at the same time, a big responsibility. It presents a challenge that I like, that excites me, and that I enjoy. What differences in context do you feel when playing the same character 20 years later? The differences are, in some sense, only circumstantial. My back hurts more, of course, but I experience the character with the same intensity and commitment as I did 21 years ago. For me, it is an honor to be part of this project. "I experience the character with the same intensity and commitment as I did 21 years ago" What changes for you personally when you go on stage to play a character versus when you go on as a singer-songwriter? The difference between going on stage as a singer or to play The Aviator is that the latter requires me to respect a format, to follow a script. There is no room for improvisation—or rather, there is, but much less than in my personal projects. I take great pleasure in playing this character, who has quite a bit in common with me. How do you approach the relationship with the little ones? I worked for several years before recording albums with children; I used to animate kids' parties and do shows. So, it's not strange for me to speak to children. And regarding how to approach the relationship, I find it quite easy. The children I worked with over seven or eight years teaching shows taught me a lot that I now apply in my character's connection with the young audience. Still, this show is for the whole family, not just kids. "Before recording albums, I used to animate kids' parties" What is it like working with your children? Working with my children is an honor, a pleasure, a satisfaction, and a great emotion. They don't work with me just because they are my sons, but because they are absolutely talented at what they do. Joaquín Baglietto plays the businessman, and Julián Baglietto is the musical director of the show. I love them and I am deeply proud. What do you enjoy most about theater? Many things, but above all, I enjoy the rigor it requires, the kind of pseudo-routine it proposes, upon which—once you feel confident—you can build wonderful things. What can you say about the cast that accompanies you? The cast is top-notch! It's a huge, very diverse cast featuring Zaina as The Vain One, Walas from Massacre as The King, Roberto Catarineu, an institution, as The Fox, Carlitos March as The Drunkard, Flor Otero as The Snake, Valen Podio as The Little Flower, and of course Luis Rodriguez Echeverría as The Little Prince, with whom we've developed a great relationship. A luxury cast and an honor to be part of it. We always do a "ping pong" of Buenos Aires favorites, but how about a "Rosario ping pong" with you? A place to eat well Gorostarzu, where there are picadas (snack platters), beer, and the best 'Carlitos' sandwiches in the city. A childhood scent Praliné. For Porteños, it's like caramelized peanuts ('garrapiñada'). A neighborhood to stroll Parque Independencia is a spectacular place for a walk. A place to listen to music I listen to music in the car, so... my car! A musician from Rosario All the folk troubadours. Lito Nevia and all those who have come from other roots like folklore. It's hard to choose just one; they're all part of the popular culture and history of Rosario, fundamental in this country's popular music. A favorite writer 'Negro' Fontanarrosa A café to read in El Cairo, for all it represents. It's an emblematic place where Negro Fontanarrosa used to meet with other 'delinquents,' and they called themselves 'the table of the gallants.' A park to enjoy The park near my house in Arroyito, Parque Alem—I enjoyed it a lot as a child and teenager. An iconic place The beautiful Paraná River.
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First Post
17-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
France withdraws from Senegal after 65 years, ends military presence in Central, West Africa
France has handed over the last military base in Senegal to the country's government. Now France does not have any permanent military presence in central and western Africa. The pushback against French presence has come in recent years even as jihadist insurgency has gained traction lately. read more Advertisement Senegal's Chief of General Staff, General Mbaye Cisse (R), and France's General Pascal Ianni, who commands France's troops in Africa, salute as the Senegalese flag is raised during a ceremony where France will return Camp Geille, its largest base in the country, and its airfield at Dakar airport, in Dakar on July 17, 2025. (Photo: Patrick Meinhardt/AFP) France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent army camps in either west or central Africa. Ending the French army's 65 years in independent Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar withdrawals across the continent, with former colonies increasingly turning their backs on their former ruler. The move comes as the Sahel region faces a growing jihadist conflict across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger that is threatening the wider west African region. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A recent string of attacks this month in Mali included an assault on a town on the border with Senegal. France returned Camp Geille, its largest base in the west African country, and its airfield at Dakar airport, in a ceremony attended by top French and Senegalese officials. They included Senegalese chief of staff General Mbaye Cisse and General Pascal Ianni, the head of the French forces in Africa. Cisse said the handover marked 'an important turning point in the rich and long military journey of our two countries'. He said the 'new objectives' were aimed at 'giving new content to the security partnership'. Senegalese troops were working 'to consolidate the numerous skills gained it its quest for strategic autonomy', he added. The general ended his speech with a quote from Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the French author of 'The Little Prince', who spent several months in Dakar: 'For each ending there is always a new departure.' Ianni said Paris was 'reinventing partnerships in a dynamic Africa'. 'We have to do things differently, and we don't need permanent bases to do so,' he said. The French general however insisted that the pull-out 'takes nothing away from the sacrifices made yesterday by our brothers-in-arms in Africa for our respective interests'. Around 350 French soldiers, primarily tasked with conducting joint operations with the Senegalese army, are now leaving, marking the end of a three-month departure process that began in March. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD After storming to victory in 2024 elections promising radical change, Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye demanded France withdraw troops from the country by 2025. Unlike the leaders of other former colonies such as junta-run Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, however, Faye has insisted that Senegal will keep working with Paris. 'Sovereignty' Senegal was one of France's first colonies in Africa. After gaining independence in 1960, Senegal became one of France's staunchest African allies, playing host to French troops throughout its modern history. Faye's predecessor, Macky Sall, continued that tradition. However Faye, who ran on a ticket promising a clean break with the Sall era, has said that Senegal will treat France like any other foreign partner. Pledging to make his country more self-sufficient, the president gave a deadline of the end of 2025 for all foreign armies to withdraw. 'Senegal is an independent country, it is a sovereign country, and sovereignty does not accept the presence of military bases in a sovereign country,' Faye said at the end of 2024. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He maintained nonetheless that France remained 'an important partner for Senegal'. Faye has also urged Paris to apologise for colonial atrocities, including the massacre on December 1, 1944, of dozens of African soldiers who had fought for France in World War II. Continent-wide pull-out With governments across Africa increasingly questioning the presence of French soldiers, Paris has closed or reduced numbers at bases across its former empire. In February, Paris handed back its sole remaining base in Ivory Coast, ending decades of French presence at the site. The month before, France turned over the Kossei base in Chad, its last military foothold in the unrest-hit Sahel region. Coups in Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali between 2020 and 2023 have swept military strongmen to power. All have cut ties with France and turned to Russia instead for help in fighting the Sahel's decade-long jihadist insurgency. The Central African Republic, also a former French colony to which the Kremlin has sent mercenaries, has likewise demanded a French pull-out. Meanwhile the army has turned its base in Gabon into a camp shared with the central African nation focused on training. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Only the tiny Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti will play host to a permanent French army base following Thursday's withdrawal. France intends to make its base in Djibouti, home to some 1,500 people, its military headquarters for Africa. (This is an agency copy. Except for the headline, the copy has not been edited by Firstpost staff.)
RTÉ News
17-07-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
French army leaves Senegal after 65-year military presence
France has formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent army camps in either west or central Africa. Ending the French army's 65 years in independent Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar withdrawals across the continent, with former colonies increasingly turning their backs on their former ruler. The move comes as the Sahel region faces a growing jihadist conflict across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger that is threatening the wider west African region. A recent string of attacks this month in Mali included an assault on a town on the border with Senegal. France returned Camp Geille, its largest base in the west African country, and its airfield at Dakar airport, in a ceremony attended by top French and Senegalese officials. They included Senegalese chief of staff General Mbaye Cisse and General Pascal Ianni, the head of the French forces in Africa. Cisse said the handover marked "an important turning point in the rich and long military journey of our two countries". He said the "new objectives" were aimed at "giving new content to the security partnership". Senegalese troops were working "to consolidate the numerous skills gained it its quest for strategic autonomy", he added. The general ended his speech with a quote from Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the French author of "The Little Prince", who spent several months in Dakar: "For each ending there is always a new departure." Ianni said Paris was "reinventing partnerships in a dynamic Africa". "We have to do things differently, and we don't need permanent bases to do so," he said. The French general however insisted that the pull-out "takes nothing away from the sacrifices made yesterday by our brothers-in-arms in Africa for our respective interests". Around 350 French soldiers, primarily tasked with conducting joint operations with the Senegalese army, are now leaving, marking the end of a three-month departure process that began in March. After storming to victory in 2024 elections promising radical change, Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye demanded France withdraw troops from the country by 2025. Unlike the leaders of other former colonies such as junta-run Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, however, Mr Faye has insisted that Senegal will keep working with Paris. Senegal was one of France's first colonies in Africa. After gaining independence in 1960, Senegal became one of France's staunchest African allies, playing host to French troops throughout its modern history. Mr Faye's predecessor, Macky Sall, continued that tradition. However Mr Faye, who ran on a ticket promising a clean break with the Sall era, has said that Senegal will treat France like any other foreign partner. Pledging to make his country more self-sufficient, the president gave a deadline of the end of 2025 for all foreign armies to withdraw. "Senegal is an independent country, it is a sovereign country, and sovereignty does not accept the presence of military bases in a sovereign country," Mr Faye said at the end of 2024. He maintained nonetheless that France remained "an important partner for Senegal". Mr Faye has also urged Paris to apologise for colonial atrocities, including the massacre on 1 December 1944, of dozens of African soldiers who had fought for France in World War II. Continent-wide pull-out With governments across Africa increasingly questioning the presence of French soldiers, Paris has closed or reduced numbers at bases across its former empire. In February, Paris handed back its sole remaining base in Ivory Coast, ending decades of French presence at the site. The month before, France turned over the Kossei base in Chad, its last military foothold in the unrest-hit Sahel region. Coups in Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali between 2020 and 2023 have swept military strongmen to power. All have cut ties with France and turned to Russia instead for help in fighting the Sahel's decade-long jihadist insurgency. The Central African Republic, also a former French colony to which the Kremlin has sent mercenaries, has likewise demanded a French pull-out. Meanwhile the army has turned its base in Gabon into a camp shared with the central African nation focused on training. Only the tiny Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti will play host to a permanent French army base following today's withdrawal.
Fashion Network
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
10 top menswear trends for Spring/Summer 2026
Colour and confidence are back in men's fashion for Spring/Summer 2026. Although the global economic and geopolitical situation is deteriorating by the day, designers broadcast an optimistic message on the Florence, Milan and Paris runways. Vibrant colours are back, bringing a welcome breath of fresh air. A dreamy yearning for softness floated around the collections, and Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince became the new inspiration at and KidSuper. Easy does it was the key to the collections presented at the menswear fashion weeks held between June 17 and 29, featuring items that were cool yet always stylish and sophisticated, thanks to their textural fabrics. Items to be worn nonchalantly, rolling up the sleeves of shirts and jackets for a more casual vibe. Designers went for fluid, ethereal silhouettes, featuring destructured jackets, often minus the lining, ample flowing trousers and vintage V-neck polos, the ideal garments for a torrid summer thanks to natural, breathable fabrics. 1 Anti-heat outfits See catwalk As temperatures went crazy in Florence and Paris, designers seemed to have come to terms with the rigours of global warming. They have changed the codes of menswear, making the garments eclectic and versatile by using increasingly lighter fabrics with a strong summer feel. All kinds of deconstructed, airy jackets combined with generously cut, fluid trousers - the more elegant ones with darts, others with straight legs and a skinny fit - with Bermudas or other types of shorts, in looks that always oozed a certain elegance. The emphasis was on lightweight materials stacked in thin layers: Cotton, poplin, gauze, organza and seersucker fabric, the latter making a major come-back, as well as natural fibres such as hemp and the ubiquitous linen. 2 Palazzo life See catwalk Men are increasingly keen on comfort and favour loungewear, but always with a classy feel suitable for bon vivants living the palazzo life. Next summer, pyjamas and dressing gowns will replace suits and overcoats. So said many designers, including Dries Van Noten and Ziggy Chen. Sometimes, this took the form of a classic light cotton shirt, or a striped one with subtle piping, completing an everyday look (as seen for example at Dior, Hermès and Officine Générale), or a straightforward pair of striped trousers with a gathered waist, at Louis Vuitton, while Saint Laurent opted for shorts. Overcoats and kimono-style bathrobe/jackets in embroidered silk also made an appearance. At Dolce & Gabbana, every item had something of a pyjama look. Amiri crafted embroidered silk and satin jackets/dressing gowns, complete with tasselled key rings in 5-star hotel-style, while Rowen Rose designed a collection ideal for a rejuvenating stay at a luxury resort, featuring bathrobe/coats in terry cloth. 3 Stripes See catwalk Stripes were all over the catwalks, and the streets. They cropped up absolutely everywhere, from tennis- and pyjama-style outfits to sailor stripes, in a variety of colours or black and white, vertical and horizontal, thin and wide. And they featured on all kinds of garments: Pinstripe suits in wool or linen, classic shirts, trousers, gilets, knitwear, T-shirts and even swimsuits. 4 Briefs See catwalk After women, it was men's turn to dare to wear briefs! Prada took the lead with a retro model of slightly baggy cotton briefs, puckered at the top of the thighs like a baby's bloomers. Shorts have been extremely popular for several seasons, and are now a permanent fixture of summer wardrobes, in increasingly micro proportions. In some cases, they looked like ultra-short, skin-tight vintage swimsuits, with stripes or 1970s prints. Wooyoungmi featured them in a bodysuit version, 1920s style, while CREOLE opted for swimsuit briefs. 5 Colour explosion See catwalk Neutral, classic and natural colours remained predominant in men's collections, alongside pastel shades. But next summer's wardrobes will include an unexpected explosion of colour. From deliberately colourful items adding vibrancy to rather austere looks, to artful combinations of bright hues in colour-block mode. The favourite shades were gold or chick yellow, red, turquoise, meadow green, pink, and electric blue. 6 Nylon tops/windbreakers See catwalk Designers used lightweight nylon and performance fabrics to create feather-light outfits that could hardly be felt on the skin, like the parachute canvas garments seen at Pronounce and KidSuper. Several designers also gave the classic windbreaker a fresh twist, converting it into a top or a shirt, as at Saint Laurent and David Catalàn, or into a jacket/gilet, as at Bluemarble. Ultra-light nylon overcoats were ubiquitous too, super-useful in case of unexpected rain. 7 V-neck tops See catwalk V-neck, slightly retro tops are back in fashion, often with a deep neckline. Like Ami Paris's wool lozenge gilet, Rick Owens 's sheer top, Officine Générale's sailor-collar polo, Sean Suen 's crocheted sweater, and the long-sleeved T-shirts with unbuttoned collars seen at Bluemarble, Auralee and Wales Bonner. Not to mention the V-shaped sweater which Prada and many others have duly reinstated. 8 Cropped preppy cardigans See catwalk A preppy streak, perfectly consistent with the V-neck trend, featured in next summer's men's collections, with plenty of sensible polos and cardigans. But these classic items were often reinterpreted in tongue-in-cheek cropped versions. Sweaters and cute little gilets came in tight, short, and highly fitted silhouettes, for example at Fiorucci, Egonlab, Sean Suen and Camperlab. 9 Three-in-one trousers See catwalk The trend for clothes with double and triple layers continued unabated, with layering and trompe l'oeil galore. Jackets and sweaters were worn in multiples, while boxer shorts peeking over the edge of low-waisted trousers were uber-popular, even with luxury houses. At Egonlab, wearing three pairs of socks was the rule. But next summer's must will be the three-in-one trousers, notably seen at Fiorucci and where four pairs were layered neatly on top of each other, and at Simon Cracker, where multi-trousers transformed into dungarees. 10 Flip flops See catwalk While the models at Zegna and Craig Green took to the runway barefoot, this season most designers favoured the simplest shoe type in the world, flip flops. They came of course in the most luxurious materials and versions, as seen among others at Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Prada, etc. Flip flops, pool slides and other types of beach sandals have become entirely acceptable as footwear, even worn with a business suit. The style was as relaxed as possible, with models for real or pretend holidaymakers, and variations on the theme like mules, slippers, ballerinas, and even platform shoes looking like children's sandals.
