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Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Police Visit 'Dangerous Dog,' Unprepared for What They Find
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A large dog was reported for being potentially "dangerous," but when police arrived, they weren't prepared to see what breed he actually is. Dog owner Jamal Miah was walking his dog, named Kenzo when the enormous pup got himself into some trouble. The excitable dog doesn't quite understand his size, so, when he got too close to an elderly woman walking her small dogs, he "accidentally knocked [her] over." As it were, Kenzo is no small Chihuahua, but rather, a Central Asian shepherd dog. The breed can be up to 27.5 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh as much as 110 pounds, according to the American Kennel Club, making Central Asian shepherd dogs incredibly strong and powerful. Despite Kenzo's size, Miah, from London, in the U.K., told Newsweek that his dog is "calm, friendly, and well socialized." He doesn't mean any harm, but his sheer size and weight means that accidents may occur. "The police were called several times in the past, mostly because of Kenzo's appearance," Miah said. "While he meant no harm, some members of the public overreacted and demanded that he be put down. "But Kenzo is truly a gentle giant. He used to get along well with other dogs until he was bitten by one—since then, he's become quite defensive around unfamiliar dogs," he continued. Kenzo the Central Asian shepherd dog walks on the sidewalk after police were called out in 2024. Kenzo the Central Asian shepherd dog walks on the sidewalk after police were called out in 2024. @jamalmiahomg / TikTok Kenzo still gets along swimmingly with Miah's other dog, Kane, however. Following the incident in 2024, police officers arrived to find out what happened and take a statement. Miah said they were "visibly shocked" by Kenzo's size, but, after observing the dog, they "quickly saw that he had a very calm temperament and was well-behaved." Newsweek contacted Kent Police officials who said they were contacted after a woman "was injured after being approached by a larger dog" in February 2024. A statement from Kent Police said: "The woman sustained minor injuries after falling to the ground. Officers attended and spoke to both dogs' owners. Inquiries were completed and a 44-year-old man from the local area was issued with a community resolution, requiring him to apologize to the woman and no longer use a long lead, of which the woman was made aware." This advice is also recommended by the AKC; their experts said that the breed must be contained when exercising, such as a fenced yard or on a leash. The breed is highly intelligent and independent, known for its fearlessness. Their natural protective instincts are second to none, which is why the AKC says Central Asian shepherd dogs are not for first-time dog owners. Miah posted about the experience on TikTok (@jamalmiahomg) in 2024 and reposted the clip again earlier this year. The reposted video went viral with over 1.5 million views and more than 65,000 likes on TikTok at the time of writing. The caption layered over the video reads, "Police visit dangerous dog Kenzo," while showing the pup gently approaching the two officers. The incident was a "difficult and stressful time" for Miah who felt a lot of negativity toward his dog's breed. Even now, he believes that people judge Kenzo based on his size, without taking the time to see what his temperament is like. "It felt like we were being publicly shamed for simply owning a large dog. Social media was especially harsh as we received a lot of negative attention," Miah told Newsweek. He continued: "I just want people to understand that it's not the breed—it's how you raise and handle the dog that matters. Kenzo is proof that with love, discipline, and proper training, even the most-powerful breeds can be calm, affectionate companions." After sharing the video on social media in April, the post has amassed over 1,700 comments online so far. One comment reads: "Big dogs do look intimidating but that's no reason to sentence them to this treatment." Another TikTok user wrote: "see what a difference a big dog is like in right hands." A third commenter added: "I have total respect for how this whole situation was handled. Kenzo is beautiful." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Converse and Kenzo Bring Back 1980s Fashion With Their First-Ever Collaboration
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Converse and Kenzo have teamed up for the first time to release a limited-edition footwear collection showcasing 1980s-inspired versions of the iconic Chuck 70. Kenzo's creative director Nigo lends his 'Hana Leopard' print to the collection, which features one high-top cut and two low-top cuts. More from Footwear News Converse x Kenzo collection. Converse Taking inspiration from Converse and Kenzo's 1980s archives, the Hana Leopard motif references the graphics of the era as well as Converse's first foray into fashion-based patterns. The shoes feature a geometric winged stitch on various parts of the upper in addition to a screen-printed Chuck Taylor patch with deliberate imperfections in homage to the original. The high-top style in particular features a pinched collar. Converse x Kenzo collection. Converse Other details showcased on the shoes include an outsole inlay of Kenzo's boke flower and a charm version of the all-new Kenzo pop graphic. An official description of the collection reads, 'Known for its distinct point of view, Kenzo famously blends cultural aesthetics while infusing a contagious sense of optimism and energy. Through its playful, free-spirited approach, the fashion house leverages bold colors and prints featuring a unique style and dynamic silhouette.' Converse x Kenzo collection. Converse The Chuck 70 Hi is offered in a colorway called Sweet Corn while the Chuck 70 Low comes in Pink Cosmos and Cypress options. The collection is accompanied by campaign and lifestyle motion imagery focused on the collegiate lifestyle. Converse x Kenzo collection. Converse Best of Footwear News Sign up for FN's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Aussie mum scores huge win in David v Goliath legal battle against Louis Vuitton
An Aussie mum has scored a huge win in a lengthy legal battle against Louis Vuitton after the $429billion luxury brand tried to change the name of her brand. Rim Daghmash, founder of Kenz Beauty which is based on the Gold Coast, named her company in honour of her daughter, Kenzie, who is living with autism. The name also holds special meaning, translating to 'treasure of beauty' in Arabic. But her brand caught the attention of global fashion giant LVMH, which claimed that Kenz Beauty was 'deceptively similar' to one of its own labels, Kenzo. The company pushed for Ms Daghmash to change the name. Despite the legal pressure, the Queensland business owner refused to give in. 'A five-year-old will be able to tell the difference between Kenzo and Kenz Beauty, they are two totally different names,' Ms Daghmash told A Current Affair. The battle kicked off in 2023, as the two sides clashed over whether the mum-run beauty brand should be forced to rebrand. Ms Daghmash stood firm against the luxury giant, fighting to protect her deeply personal brand name. While LVMH proposed alternative names like 'The Beauty of Kenz' and 'Beautiful Kenz,' Ms Daghmash refused to change her business 'Kenzie is my autistic daughter's name, in Arabic (my heritage) it means my treasure,' she explained on her website. 'I called it Kenz Beauty, because Kenzie's beauty is out of this world, autistic children are so beautiful.' Eventually, both parties reached a compromise: the brand would be known as Kenz Beauty & Co. 'I think that they got sick of it as much as we did,' Ms Daghmash shared, speaking to Channel Nine. [I'm] very relieved because this business is my life. It means everything for me and for my family.' With the dispute now behind her, Ms Daghmash has moved to expand her business. With a growing clientele and a team of five professional skin therapists, Ms Daghmash continues to expand her range of beauty services. She now operates South Australia's only Moroccan hammam, a traditional, ladies-only day spa inspired by the ones she visited in her youth in the Middle East.
Japan Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
‘Blank Canvas': 'Tough love' of the past isn't so funny anymore
The master-apprentice relationship, usually with a man in the former role and a woman in the latter, has been a popular theme in recent Japanese films. The appeal to the target audience is aspirational, since learning how to make scrumptious tofu or Chinese food, even from an irascible older guy, sounds more fulfilling than whatever dull gig they are actually doing. Kazuaki Seki's 'Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey' takes this relationship to cartoonish extremes that may give viewers pause about following in the protagonist's footsteps. Based on an autobiographical comic by Akiko Higashimura and starring Mei Nagano in the title role, the film traces Akiko's path from childhood prodigy (she's compared by her comically indulgent parents to Pablo Picasso) to successful manga artist. But the focus is squarely on Akiko's long apprenticeship under Kenzo Hidaka (Yo Oizumi), an art teacher in her native Miyazaki Prefecture. Kenzo runs his art academy like a hard-nosed phys ed instructor in a lower-tier boys' school, despite enjoying a considerable reputation for his own work. Dressed in a track suit and carrying a bamboo sword, he patrols his cramped classroom shouting terse judgments and commands to his cowed charges, with 'bad' and 'draw' among the favorites. When the lazy and overconfident Akiko joins his class in her senior year of high school, she is shocked by Kenzo's dismissive evaluation of her portfolio ('bad, bad, bad') and his crude methods, which include physical force. (The film frames his periodic manhandling of Akiko as slapstick comedy.) Her feelings hurt and ego crushed, Akiko lies about having stomach pains and makes her escape, only to have Kenzo give her a piggyback ride to the bus stop where he sits with her for an hour until the next bus comes. This loud, abrasive man, she realizes, is genuinely concerned about her welfare and talent. So she returns to his class and, under his tough-love instruction, grows as an artist, though she is still the teenager who hates to exert herself in class and loves to goof off with friends. This attitude gets her into trouble when college entrance exams loom and she faces fierce competition to enter her two selected art schools. Here again Kenzo is gruffly supportive, though Akiko manages to overcome the exam hurdle in her own oddball way. Both Nagano and Oizumi play their roles to the manga-esque hilt, while establishing their characters' strong emotional bonds beneath their mugging antics. So when the story darkens in the third act, the change in tone doesn't come as a complete surprise. The film also details Akiko's rise from amateur to pro without airbrushing the harsh realities of the manga business, starting with its workaholic lifestyles. Nonetheless, Kenzo's violence as a teacher — the sort of thing long excused as ai no muchi (whip of love) — is disturbing, as well as a reminder that 'Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey' is set three decades ago. For this former boys' high school teacher, who witnessed a fellow instructor cracking a bamboo sword on adolescent heads, the film is too much a sentimental celebration of an educational past that, in its toleration of abuse, was bad, bad, bad.
South Wales Argus
30-04-2025
- South Wales Argus
Newport: Dog owner's XL Bully is set to be destroyed
Liam Batt, 30, from Newport pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a court order on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. A contingent destruction order was made for the dog at the city's magistrates' court on August 2 last year after the defendant admitted possession/having custody of a fighting dog. The defendant, of Malmesbury Close, was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs for his latest offence. A destruction order for the XL Bully called Kenzo was made by Newport magistrates.
