Venice came alive with colour, pageantry, and the Olympic spirit as the Venice Carnival 2026 kicked off with the theme “Olympus – The Origins of the Game.” From elaborately decorated floats on the Grand Canal to masked revelers in St Mark’s Square, the festival celebrates the city’s rich heritage, creativity, and mythological inspirations. The carnival runs from January 31 to February 17. PICS/AFP

The celebrated Italian fashion designer passed away on January 19 at 93 leaving behind a legacy that saw him style some of the world`s biggest celebrities including Anne Hathaway and others who attended the funeral service to pay their last respects