The Latest Breaking News from Paris

2.4 million girls banned from Afghan schools since Taliban return: UNESCO

PARIS (FRANCE) - Around 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied access to secondary education since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the United Nations said Tuesday, urging an end to such "discrimination".

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

What to know about the total solar eclipse

PARIS (FRANCE) - Day will briefly turn into night across a swathe of northern Spain on Wednesday, when the Moon will completely cover the Sun during a rare total solar eclipse.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11

Veja's White Sneakers Made Natalie Portman the Chicest Mom in Paris

Her exact pair is on sale for under $120 right now.

Marie Claire · Aug 11

Eurostar rival orders 19 high-speed trains for cross-Channel rail services

The group wants to introduce its trains to the Channel Tunnel as early as 2029

The Independent UK · Aug 11

French homebuyers rethink choices after heatwaves

PARIS - After multiple severe heatwaves in a single summer, French residents are increasingly factoring high temperatures into their home searches, realtors say, bumping up features such as shutters, air conditioning and indirect sunlight on their priority lists.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11

Eurostar competitor orders 19 high-speed trains to go from London to Paris

Ferrovie dello State Italiane (FS Group) has signed an agreement with Hitachi Rail for the supply of 19 new high-speed trains

Evening Standard · Aug 11

What a F*cking Prick: Usher Faces Backlash Over Door Gesture as He Refuses to Exit Until Staff Holds It

Usher faces renewed backlash after a viral video shows him appearing to wait for a doorman to hold a door for him at Paris' Baccarat Hotel, sparking debate over celebrity etiquette.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

Drought forces water restrictions across nearly 70% of France

PARIS — Nearly 70% of France is subject to water-use restrictions as drought conditions worsen amid successive heatwaves, the government said Monday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 10

'Real Low Blow': Natalie Portman Reportedly Furious Over Rachel Cusk Novel 'Life of M' Today

Natalie Portman is reportedly upset over speculation that Rachel Cusk's novel 'Life of M' is based on her, with sources claiming she feels violated by the rumours circulating in Paris

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's '60s Paris Living Room Was a Guidebook in Liveable Luxury – It Teaches Approachable European Glamour

Marble, gilding, and crystal are grounded by cozy textiles in the Montmarte apartment where Joanne and Paul lived from 1960 to 1961

Homes & Gardens · Aug 10