Newcastle boss looks forward to Paris match but says revenge is not the goal Eddie Howe’s team came within seconds of beating the holders on their own pitch two seasons ago. The Independent UK · Jan 21
'Dior is back:' Menswear turns a corner in Paris as Jonathan Anderson hones his vision Dior’s menswear show arrived with a stripped-back set and a loud signal of intent: spiky neon-yellow wigs that read like a flag planted in the Paris runway The Independent UK · Jan 21
The Gemstone-Coated Vans Sneakers SZA Wears "Specifically for Paris Fashion Week" Belong in Every Front Row She's making big moves as artistic director. Marie Claire · Jan 21
US officials tried to lobby against Marine Le Pen election ban, French judge says Magali Lafourcade says the two envoys were convinced the far-right leader’s corruption trial had been political The Guardian - UK · Jan 21
Barclays plans to relocate European base from Dublin to Paris The banking giant said it was ‘confident this is the right step forward’ in its efforts to be strategically closer to growing markets. Evening Standard · Jan 21
Le Pen rejects claims of 'organised misuse' of EU funds in Paris appeal hearing Marine Le Pen appeared before an appeal court on Tuesday to contest her embezzlement conviction, denying that she orchestrated any system to misuse European Parliament funds and seeking to overturn a ruling that has barred her from public office. Radio France Internationale · Jan 21
Marine Le Pen admits 'mistake' in EU embezzlement trial as she fights to save political career French far-right leader Marine Le Pen acknowledged a "mistake" at a key appeals trial in Paris The Independent UK · Jan 21
Valentino: the Italian designer who broke into French haute couture with his elegant style and signature red On the advent of the seasonal haute couture catwalk shows in Paris, the fashion industry mourns the loss of another iconic designer. Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93. He was the creator of the House of Valentino and renowned as one of Italy’s greatest couturiers. The Conversation · Jan 21
This Otherworldly 'Padel Bar' Just Opened in Paris — Its Hypnotic Rainbow Palette Is Proof That Contrasting Colors Are the Biggest Trend Right Now The brainchild of cult interior studio Uchronia, fitness club Padel 15's new contagiously joyful canteen is your call to get exercising Livingetc · Jan 21
‘And Ever And Ever.’ NCIS Fans Continue To Be So Lovely As Campaign To Save Tony And Ziva Continues They really want Season 2 to happen. Cinemablend · Jan 21
Paris mourns Valentino, the last titan of couture’s golden age Valentino Garavani’s death has cast a shadow over Paris Fashion Week The Independent UK · Jan 20
Aussie rowing on the 'rebuild' after turbulent period Rowing Australia's boss says "green shoots" are appearing after a disastrous Olympics campaign which triggered a transformative review. AAP · Jan 20
The Guardian view on the French far right: mainstream parties are running out of time Editorial: A Paris appeals court will decide if Marine Le Pen can stand in next year’s presidential election. But legal troubles have not damaged the fortunes of her party The Guardian - UK · Jan 20
‘My friend’: Donald Trump overshares Macron’s private text, but the real bombshell is in the unexpected twist Trump’s schoolboy diplomacy continues. We Got This Covered · Jan 20
International Business Times UK · Jan 20 Trump Shares Private Conversation With Macron, Who Urged Him to Discuss Greenland Over Paris Dinner French President Emmanuel Macron questioned US President Donald Trump's growing interest in Greenland in a text exchange, proposing a private dinner and a multilateral G7 discussion to address Arctic security.
Euronews · Jan 20 We prefer respect over bullies, Macron says at Davos as Trump tensions mount Macron's Davos address comes as Trump published messages showing the French leader's confusion over Greenland and his proposal to hold a G7 meeting in Paris on Thursday that would include Russian representatives on the margins.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20 Valentino obituary Italian fashion designer who dressed some of the world’s most photographed women in glamorous, show-stopping gowns
International Business Times UK · Jan 20 Trump Says 'Nobody Wants' Macron After French PM Snubs Him, Threatens 200% Wine Tariffs Trump escalates transatlantic tensions by mocking French President Emmanuel Macron's stance on his peace initiative and threatening a punitive 200% tariff on French wine and champagne after Paris reportedly declines to join the so-called 'Board of Peace'.
The Conversation · Jan 20 Valentino shaped the runway – and the red carpet – for 60 years Valentino, who died on Monday at 93, leaves a lasting legacy full of celebrities, glamour and, in his words, knowing what women want: “to be beautiful”.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 19 'L'Etranger' no stranger to top prizes at France's Lumières film awards L’Étranger (The Stranger), adapted from Albert Camus's novel picked up three of the 13 prizes at the Lumières cinema awards ceremony in Paris at the weekend, including Best Film and Best Actor for Benjamin Voisin.
Latin Times · Jan 19 Valentino Garavani Dead at 90: The Man Who Made Elegance Red Valentino Garavani, the Italian fashion designer whose name became synonymous with timeless elegance, the power of glamour, and the enduring allure of couture, has died at the age of 93. His passing on Monday at his residence in Rome was confirmed by a statement from the Valentino Foundation, noting that…
Livingetc · Jan 19 I've Just Come Back from Paris Déco Off 2026 — These Are the 3 Big Trends I Can't Stop Thinking About Déco Off, Paris' annual city-wide showcase of interior design brands, returned last week. These are the trends for the year to come that I saw in all the best showrooms
Radio France Internationale · Jan 19 Strike shuts Paris's Louvre again as video of jewel heist aired for first time The Louvre museum was closed again Monday as staff continue their strike over pay and working conditions, three months after thieves stole crown jewels from the museum – footage of which was broadcast for the first time on French television Sunday night.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 19 Paris prosecutor launches probe into death of man in custody The Paris prosecutor's office says police have launched an internal investigation into the death of a man in custody last week. While the circumstances of the man’s death remain unclear, his family has denounced "intentional violence" and called for an independent probe.
Marie Claire · Jan 18 Jewellery Designer Valérie Messika Shares a Glimpse Into Her 9-5 The brains behind the celebrity-loved fine jewellery brand lifts the lid on her glittering world