Kim Kardashian awarded symbolic damages after Paris heist Kim Kardashian has been awarded a symbolic €1 in damages following her terrifying ordeal of being robbed at gunpoint in Paris a decade ago. BANG Premier · Sep 16
Kim Kardashian Awarded €1 After Paris Robbery as Star Seeks Symbolic Compensation A Paris court awarded Kim Kardashian the symbolic €1 she requested over the 2016 armed robbery, nearly a decade after she was held at gunpoint during Paris Fashion Week. International Business Times UK · Sep 16
New French ambassador to US cleared to take up post after diplomatic spat France's incoming ambassador to the US has been cleared to take up his post after Paris apologised for criticism of Washington over a UN vote. Aurélien Lechevallier, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron to replace Laurent Bili, is expected to arrive in Washington in the coming weeks following the diplomatic dispute. France 24 · Sep 16
Kim Kardashian awarded just 1 euro after Paris gunpoint robbery involving jewellery worth over 5.2 million euros In a case involving jewellery worth more than $6 million, Kim Kardashian's damages award was €1 — the amount she herself had asked for. A former employee of the Paris hotel where the robbery took place received €109,516, while the hotel was awarded €50,000 by a Paris court on Tuesday. The Times of India · Sep 16
In 1873, a French astronomer invented a unique device 'photographic revolver' which could automatically capture a sequential series of photographs In 1873, a French astronomer invented a unique device 'photographic revolver' which could automatically capture a sequential series of photographs. Pierre Jules César Janssen created the device to record the 1874 transit of Venus. It used a rotating cylinder, clockwork mechanism and circular photographic plate to take repeated exposures. The… The Economic Times · Sep 15
Kim Kardashian wins symbolic one euro damages for Paris jewellery heist A Paris court has awarded Kim Kardashian 1 euro in compensation for an armed robbery she experienced in 2016 The Independent UK · Sep 15
Paris ex-mayor says 'collective failure' led to abuse of children in school care Former Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo acknowledged a “collective failure” to protect children on Tuesday as police investigate more than 200 allegations of violence, mistreatment and sexual abuse at the French capital’s state-run nurseries and primary schools for over more than a decade. France 24 · Sep 15
How did Greece end up borrowing more cheaply than France? Greece now pays less than France to borrow despite carrying more debt. Here’s how Athens rebuilt market trust while Paris lost fiscal credibility. Euronews · Sep 15
Paris artist reveals heatwave’s devastating impact on homeless in stark drawings Paris has been grappling with intense heat and illustrator Marina Antonova captures this in her series ‘Chronicles of a Heating Planet’ The Independent UK · Sep 15
Environmental activists angry over controversial AI data centre near Paris France is preparing to build Europe’s largest artificial intelligence data centre in a village outside of Paris. The government hopes to boost its computing infrastructure and give France an edge in the global race to develop AI, but activists are concerned about the impacts on health and the environment. Radio France Internationale · Sep 15
Michelle Obama Wears Diotima to Céline Dion's Paris Comeback Concert Michelle Obama wore a slate-gray Diotima dress by Rachel Scott to Céline Dion's Paris comeback concert, pairing the look with a suede Liffner clutch. Fashion Times · Sep 14
Oasis finally unveil 2027 tour dates after weeks of cryptic video teasers Oasis fans can register to enter a ballot to get tickets to the Oasis Live' 27 tour. BANG Premier · Sep 14
'Come witness the fitness. It shall be a sight to behold': Oasis announce 38 new dates for global tour in 2027 "Today is gonna be the day..." Fans of the Manchester rock band get an eagerly anticipated fresh round of shows, after their massive Oasis: Live '25 reunion tour... Euronews · Sep 14
‘Signs of violence’: asylum seekers arriving in France injured after being deported from UK French health service documents injuries including fractures and bruising after detention and return under ‘one in one out’ scheme The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
The Conversation · Sep 14 Europe can’t achieve space sovereignty alone. Here’s why “Europe’s space effort is split across too many national programmes” was the blunt diagnosis Andrius Kubilius, the EU Commissioner for Defence and Space made at the recent International Space Summit in Paris. Sovereignty was the word on everyone’s lips over the two-day event. But look past the rhetoric at what…
The Economic Times · Sep 14 Pakistan maintains 7-million-rupees bounty on JeM chief Masood Azhar; names him in 'most wanted' list Pakistan has put forth a considerable reward for any leads that could help in capturing Masood Azhar, the notorious head of Jaish-e-Mohammed. Azhar is on Pakistan's most-wanted list and is being sought by India for orchestrating significant terror attacks, notably the 2001 assault on Parliament. His group is implicated in…
Euronews · Sep 14 Céline Dion is taking over Paris – and this hotel is going all in with a themed suite Céline Dion’s comeback is proving to be music to Paris’ ears, with flight searches surging and one hotel going full My Heart Will Go On with a themed suite, singalong tour and concert-inspired experiences.
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Donnarumma Burglars Jailed After Tying Up Football Star and Pregnant Partner in €1m Paris Robbery Two men have been sentenced over the 2023 burglary at Gianluigi Donnarumma's Paris home, where the goalkeeper and his pregnant partner were attacked by masked intruders.
Euronews · Sep 14 France and Germany struggle to get their act together on European defence As the EU faces immense pressure to invest in defence and manage its own security, deep-rooted strategic divisions between France and Germany are surfacing, preventing an effective European approach.
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Céline Dion Weeps in Triumphant Return To Stage Vowing To 'Sing for Life' in First Full Concert in Six Years Céline Dion became emotional during the opening night of her Paris residency, her first full concert in more than six years after her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis.
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Céline Dion Stuns in 10-Carat Diamond Necklace for Emotional Comeback After Six-Year Hiatus Céline Dion has performed her first full concert since 2020 in Paris, marking a major return after health problems and featuring a striking Boucheron diamond necklace
France 24 · Sep 13 The 'authenticity' of Celine Dion: 'She appeals to the Boomers and the Zoomers' In this edition, FRANCE 24’s François Picard talks to Nick Rees-Roberts, Professor of Media, Culture and Communication at the Sorbonne Nouvelle University about Celine Dion. For Roberts, Dion’s extraordinary return to Paris reveals something larger than the enduring popularity of a global pop star. Her appeal lies in an unusual…
International Business Times UK · Sep 13 Paris Is 40% Cheaper Than New York To Live In, but Getting Through the Door Costs Americans €825,000 Paris is about 40% cheaper than New York including rent, while an average American buyer budget reaches €825,000 for property
France 24 · Sep 13 Macron, Carney to visit North Atlantic French islands after Trump's map post French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will reaffirm the “sovereignty of nations” on a visit on September 20 to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory in the North Atlantic, the Élysée Palace announced on Sunday. The symbolic trip comes after US President Donald Trump posted a map on…
Euronews · Sep 13 Céline Dion returns to the stage with emotional Paris comeback show Dion went on to perform some of her most celebrated and iconic hits, including "My Heart Will Go On" and "Because You Loved Me," drawing praise from fans and critics alike.