David Beckham ‘couldn’t be prouder’ of Victoria after Paris Fashion Week show On Friday night the former Spice Girl’s fashion label held its latest show at Conciergerie at 2 Boulevard du Palais. Evening Standard · Oct 3
All hail Queen Céline as pop diva hits halfway mark in Paris comeback Canadian singer Céline Dion has reached the halfway point in her marathon of 16 concerts in Paris, marking her big return to the stage after years away. As she works to overcome the effects of a debilitating illness, fans and professionals say the star is not only a music legend,… Radio France Internationale · Oct 3
French Unrest: Are we witnessing a new 'Yellow Vests' movement? It's been 18 days since we first reported on isolated cases of schools protests at a high school in Rennes in Brittany, in Caen in Normandy and Villeneueve d'Asque on the suburbs of Lille. The complaints were similar in theme, overloaded timetables, staffing problems, poor facilities. It spread to Saint… France 24 · Oct 2
Russia Might Try to Freeze Ukrainians This Winter: A Reported Plan Includes 1000-Weapon Assault on Power Grid The strategy was detailed in a Russian-language document described by Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal to European partners during a recent meeting in Paris. International Business Times · Oct 2
Balmain Spring 2027: Inside Antonin Tron's Second Collection for the Fashion House Balmain Spring 2027 brings together Antonin Tron's archival research, California references, bold textiles and Parisian fashion heritage. Fashion Times · Oct 2
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham Bring Couple Style to Balenciaga in Paris Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham attend Balenciaga's Spring/Summer 2027 show during Paris Fashion Week. Fashion Times · Oct 2
Daniel Roseberry adds ‘aerodynamic‘ edge to Schiaparelli’s surrealist glamour at Paris show American in Paris showcases new simplicity with stretch cocktail frocks, but there’s still plenty of gold-foiled nipples and peekaboo fabrics to wow the frow The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
The Most Unwelcoming Cities, According To Travelers (Including Huge Tourist Hotspots) A dream vacation can look very different once you actually arrive, and some travelers say a few of the world’s most famous tourist cities surprisingly left them feeling anything but welcome. Bored Panda · Oct 2
French students clash with police as school protests spread nationwide Footage shows pupils in Paris, Toulouse and Lille clashing with police as they demand better school resources, warning protests will continue nationwide. Euronews · Oct 2
Paris fashion defies a bruised luxury industry with J.Lo, golden glamour and skimpy outfits Saint Laurent dazzles with a river of gold at Paris Fashion Week, featuring a glossy black runway and a shimmering Eiffel Tower in the background The Independent UK · Oct 2
Milei Lands $10.5B in Paris. Back Home, Rent Rose 4 Times Faster Than Pensions Milei secured US$10.5B in Paris pledges as Argentina's rent rose 6.72% and pensions climbed just 1.66% — a split screen that defines his presidency. Latin Times · Oct 2
Renoir and Love is a wonderful celebration of the fleeting joys of life Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841 to 1919) is popularly misunderstood as a slightly dodgy painter of kitsch nudes. Renoir and Love at the National Gallery in London sets the record straight. As Chiara di Stefano, co-curator for the exhibition admits, she grew up “hating Renoir somehow”. She says it can “be troubling… The Conversation · Oct 2
Fake US ambassador went on luxury spending spree before FBI arrest, bought a Bentley, leased a Maserati A Michigan businesswoman accused of falsely presenting herself as a US ambassador allegedly went on a lavish spending spree using money obtained from victims, buying a Bentley, leasing a Maserati and paying for trips to Paris and Los Angeles, according to newly unsealed federal court records. The Times of India · Oct 2
New York hosts secret dîner en blanc with Parisian belle époque theme Thousands dressed in white gather at a secret New York location for Dîner en Blanc, an annual outdoor dinner with a Parisian Belle Époque theme. Euronews · Oct 2
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2 Nasdaq hits record high after weaker-than-expected US jobs report – as it happened US economy only added 29,000 jobs in September, which might deter the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates
France 24 · Oct 2 Hundreds of French schools remain closed as student protests turn violent Some 400 French schools have been closed and will remain shuttered on Friday as the student protests that began in high schools in the Paris region last week have spread across France and grown increasingly violent. The students are protesting grievances including teacher shortages and dilapidated school buildings. The government…
Radio France Internationale · Oct 2 France launches €35m fund to attract private investment to overseas territories France has launched a €35 million investment fund to attract private capital to businesses in its overseas territories, as the government seeks to shift the focus from subsidies towards growth, innovation and regional expansion.
Evening Standard · Oct 2 How to watch France vs Italy: TV channel and live stream for Nations League game today Zinedine Zidane prepares for first home match in charge of Les Bleus in Paris
The Economic Times · Oct 2 Eiffel Tower row: Paris probe finds no explicit BAPS request to exclude women during delegation visit A Paris investigation found that BAPS did not explicitly ask for female Eiffel Tower employees to be excluded during its September 5 visit, even though women were ultimately removed or replaced at some posts. The probe blamed a “chain of errors” in how a request to avoid physical contact with…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 2 How photo led Yemeni man to his new life in Scotland WALKING down the famous Champs-Élysées in Paris, Liban Aljomai proudly wore the flag of his home country of Yemen as he joined delegates from all over the world at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games ...
Euronews · Oct 1 French protests over school conditions spread as students set fires and put up blockades High school students were joined on Thursday by university students, as violent incidents took place in several French cities and even spread to the Belgian city of Liege.
International Business Times UK · Oct 1 Quick Facts About Jim Carrey's Wife, Min Ah: Actor Quietly Marries Longtime Girlfriend in Private LA Wedding Jim Carrey has married Min Ah, his longtime partner and César Awards companion. Here is what is known about the couple's private Los Angeles wedding and Ah's low-profile background.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1 France school protests escalate into ‘urban violence’ as PM calls crisis cabinet meeting About 900 demonstrations, blockades and related incidents under way outside high schools around the country
France 24 · Oct 1 Rethinking traditional designs: A French twist on the kimono In this episode of Entre Nous, Delano D'Souza welcomes Alice Kith, a Paris-based designer reimagining the traditional kimono through a contemporary French lens. Her brand A-Kith brings together heritage, craftsmanship and modern Parisian style. From Poiret to Kenzo, we explore influences and how the kimono is woven into the history…
The Independent UK · Oct 1 At Paris Fashion Week, Chloé bets on stars, lingerie and lace in a tougher luxury market Chloé's latest show at Paris Fashion Week features lingerie, lace and fishermen’s coats, drawing attention amid a challenging time for luxury brands