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France's local elections: who are the contenders in the battle for Paris?

The Socialist Party took control of Paris in 2001, after 130 years of right-wing dominance, but now the controversial 12-year legacy of Socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo has fuelled bids for a change of direction. We look at the six main contenders in the upcoming municipal elections and the issues they're…

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Zendaya fuels Tom Holland marriage rumours with gold band and bridal white look in Paris

It comes amid rumours the actress has married Tom Holland

Evening Standard

Zendaya joins stars at Louis Vuitton’s pastoral AW26 show on the last day of Paris Fashion Week

Nicolas Ghesquière showcased an adventurous collection, with Zendaya and Jennifer Connelly among stars on the front row.

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Margot Robbie debuts striking new bob haircut at Paris Fashion Week

The Wuthering Heights star debuted a new lob, sitting alongside Kylie Minogue, Olivia Dean and Lily-Rose Depp

The Independent UK

Elie Saab brings 1970s jet-set glamour to Paris Haute Couture Week

Bronze and blush continue to be stand-out trends from fashion week.

The Independent UK

Armani Prive honours late founder in first haute couture show since his death

Under the creative direction of Silvana Armani, niece of Giorgio, the Italian fashion house honoured its late founder.

The Independent UK

Chanel brings back the little black dress with Matthieu Blazy’s haute couture debut

Dua Lipa, Nicole Kidman and A$AP Rocky were among the stars who attended the debut show.

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Jonathan Anderson revives haute couture at Dior with nature-inspired designs

Former creative director of Dior, John Galliano, and actors Jennifer Lawrence and Josh O’Connor were among the stars sitting front row.

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Brigitte Macron’s Cyberbullies Given Jail Time For Spreading Rumour She Was Born A Man

A Paris court has convicted ten people for cyberbullying France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron online harassment.

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Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal and Margot Robbie hit the front row for a new era at Chanel

It was a celebrity-packed room for the space-themed show at Paris Fashion Week.

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Jonathan Anderson makes his Dior debut with bows and buccaneer hats at Paris Fashion Week

The likes of Johnny Depp, Jennifer Lawrence and Rosamund Pike sat front row to witness the Irish designer’s highly anticipated collection.

The Independent UK

Zendaya, Brigitte Macron and more sport metallic for Louis Vuitton Paris Fashion Week show

Louis Vuitton’s spring/summer 2026 show had a star-studded front row including France’s First Lady.

The Independent UK

Madonna, Kate Moss, Zoë Kravitz and more sit front row at Saint Laurent

Supermodel Bella Hadid returned to the runway for Saint Laurent’s Paris Fashion Week show.

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Carlos Alcaraz to defend French Open title in final as Lorenzo Musetti retires

Alcaraz will bid for a fifth grand slam title on Sunday.

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Carnival atmosphere in Paris after Champions League success

The Parisians won the trophy for the first time on Saturday night by thrashing Inter Milan 5-0.

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Paris court convicts eight over 2016 Kim Kardashian armed heist

Trial featured emotional testimony from Kardashian, who said the robbery was traumatising but forgave ringleader.

Al Jazeera

US reality TV star Kim Kardashian testifies about Paris robbery

The suspects made off with nearly $6m in jewellery, in a robbery that prompted change in the entertainment industry.

France 24

Japan overpowers US in rough-and-tumble wheelchair rugby final to win historic gold

Japan won its first-ever gold medal in wheelchair rugby at Paris's Champs-de-Mars Arena Monday night, surging ahead of the US team at half-time. It was an infuriating night for the US, which has failed to win gold in the fast-paced sport – once known as "murderball" for its full-contact play-style…

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Nearly a million people on Paris’s Champs-Elysées to ring in 2024

More than 800,000 people amassed on Paris’ most famous avenue Sunday night to celebrate the new year and admire a giant fireworks display. Crowd control was a test run for the security protocol to be implemented for the Olympics games, which Paris hosts this year.

Reuters

Macron says France will prepare 'end of life' bill this year

President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday France must improve the availability of palliative care and there would be a draft bill by the end of the summer on whether some form of assisted dying should be allowed.

The Independent UK

Why are there protests in France?

Emmanuel Macron’s push to raise retirement age without vote in National Assembly sparks nationwide outrage

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King Charles III postpones a trip to France as strikes and protest hobble the country

Workers already refused to roll out the red carpet for the British monarch's arrival, originally scheduled for Sunday. The French are protesting a decision to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62.

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Why are there protests in France?

Emmanuel Macron’s push to raise retirement age without vote in National Assembly sparks nationwide outrage

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