Olympic favourite to return to Paris skies every summer until 2028 Los Angeles Games The cauldron balloon was one of the Paris Olympics’ most admired attractions The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
Australia tried to influence other countries and Unesco to keep Great Barrier Reef off in-danger list Exclusive: Documents seen by Guardian Australia show a sustained strategy approved by environment minister Tanya Plibersek The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2025
5 wearable trends from Paris haute couture week From the return of the corset to feminine frills – this season’s haute couture week had it all. The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
Rolling Stones 'scrap plans' for 2025 tour in UK and Europe despite weeks of rumours The Stones were rumoured to be planning shows in London, Barcelona, Paris and Copenhagen this summer Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025
Capitulating to Trump: why people are warning about ‘Vichy’ America As Trump creates unprecedented chaos, Democrats have offered little more than platitudes – sparking comparisons to France’s collaborationist second world war regime The Guardian - US · Jan 31, 2025
Italian designer Chiuri revisits the past in possible Dior farewell Haute Couture Week opened in Paris this week with Schiaparelli’s traditional show and what may have been Maria Grazia Chiuri’s final collection for Dior. Both fashion houses looked to the past for inspiration, while speculation over major designer moves continues. Radio France Internationale · Jan 31, 2025
With France’s military influence in Africa gone, can it rely on soft power? The French language and a CFA currency tying 14 countries to France’s treasury continue to have big effects. Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2025
Why Glenn Martens is the perfect fit for Maison Margiela The current creative director of Diesel will succeed John Galliano Marie Claire · Jan 31, 2025
Macron calls for UN action as gang violence in Haiti worsens As Haiti’s crisis deepens, marked by rampant gang violence and political instability, French President Emmanuel Macron has urged the United Nations to consider a peacekeeping mission. Macron met on Wednesday in Paris with Haiti's transitional president, Leslie Voltaire. Radio France Internationale · Jan 30, 2025
Paris School Introduces Mailbox For Reporting Child Abuse Children in France use special mailboxes to report abuse, leading to interventions and legal actions. A nationwide campaign aims to empower victims of sexu... Top News · Jan 30, 2025
Renée Zellweger's daring lace dress gave us the green light to go one-shouldered Rénee Zellweger wore a dramatic one-shoulder dress to the Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy premiere in Paris and it was trés chic Woman & Home · Jan 30, 2025
The special mailboxes helping French police catch paedophiles Some 360 mailboxes have already been deployed across France The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025
Get ready with Asha Banks for the Amiri Autumn/Winter 2025 show We hung out with the singer/actress in Paris to see the brand’s new womenswear collection Marie Claire · Jan 30, 2025
I’ve been in training for IOC role for the best part of my life – Sebastian Coe Coe is one of seven candidates to succeed outgoing president Thomas Bach. The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025 5 talking points as Wales and France kick off 2025 Six Nations campaign in Paris Wales face a Herculean task to defy the odds at the Stade de France.
The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025 France vs Wales prediction: Paris pain likely for struggling Wales Follow our rugby betting tips as France take on Wales in the opening Six Nations clash
Radio France Internationale · Jan 30, 2025 Algeria protests 'degrading treatment' of its citizens at Paris airports Algeria has summoned France's ambassador in Algiers to protest against the "degrading treatment" of Algerian passengers at Paris airports, deepening a diplomatic rift between the two nations.
Latin Times · Jan 29, 2025 Mexican Corridos Tumbados Take Center Stage at Paris Fashion Week with Fuerza Regida The Mexican music group's appearance at the fashion show marked a major milestone for the genre.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025 Valentino’s Alessandro Michele shines from the heights of haute couture Michele uses models in their 50s and 60s, saying ‘time provides grace’, while Giorgio Armani celebrates 20 years of Armani Privé
The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025 Valentino’s dizzying display rocks the boat at Paris haute couture week Alessandro Michele’s couture debut certainly made an impression on show goers
The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025 Paule Vézelay: Living Lines review – fierce artist forged in the heat of Picasso’s avant garde Paris The woman born Marjorie Watson-Williams in Bristol is honoured in her home city with a powerful show that captures her packed life, dramatic work – and even her faded curtains
Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025 Café Lapérouse: high-profile Parisian import at the OWO closed after two years Café Lapérouse was one of the OWO’s statement openings in 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025 Glenn Martens named creative director of Maison Margiela, succeeding Galliano Belgian designer Glenn Martens was named creative director of the Paris fashion house Maison Margiela, taking over the position from John Galliano
The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025 Elie Saab’s couture escapism finds a new edge in Paris The sounds of spring, with babbling brooks and birdsong, set a serene yet surreal tone Wednesday as Elie Saab unveiled his latest couture collection inside the soaring Palais de Tokyo in Paris
Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025 Best dressed celebrities at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Elton John, Kylie Jenner, Dua Lipa Capes! Mini skirts! Heels at the crack of dawn! What celebrities are wearing to the Spring/Summer 2025 couture shows