French film star Nadia Fares dies aged 57 after being found unconscious in Paris swimming pool Actor’s two daughters shared heartbroken statements to social media following her death The Independent UK · Apr 18
Science history: Doctor autopsies the brain of a man who couldn't speak — and reveals the seat of spoken language — April 18, 1861 Dr. Paul Broca conducted an autopsy on a patient known as "Tan," who had aphasia, or the inability to speak. Broca's work identified a region of the brain that is key to spoken language. LiveScience · Apr 18
Natalie Portman's Cape Coat Reveals She's Styling Her Pregnancy Like a French Girl Only Portman would conceal her baby bump with vintage Hermès. Marie Claire · Apr 17
The Paris movement that planted the seeds of Algerian independence, a century on In 1926, migrant workers in Paris formed a small political group named North African Star, the first movement to call for Algerian independence and freedom from French rule – decades before decolonisation became a reality. Radio France Internationale · Apr 17
European leaders press ahead with 'defensive' mission after Iran reopens Hormuz Meeting in Paris, the leaders said that a neutral mission may still be needed to safeguard shipping and prevent renewed disruption in the vital trade route. Euronews · Apr 17
Suspect in 1982 attack on Paris Jewish restaurant faces judge after extradition A suspect in the 1982 attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris that killed six people was due to be brought before a judge on Friday – a day after being extradited to France by the Palestinian Authority. The move reopens one of the country’s deadliest post-war cases of antisemitic… Radio France Internationale · Apr 17
I Just Landed From Paris—5 Spring Trends French Girls Are Wearing on Repeat Here's how to shop them at Nordstrom. Marie Claire · Apr 17
Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' while ceasefire lasts, Iran says The economically vital strait has reopened to commercial shipping while negotiations with the US continue, the Iranian regime has said Evening Standard · Apr 17
Oil price falls as Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ The announcement came as Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron led talks in Paris to safeguard the oil and gas shipping route after the Iran war. Evening Standard · Apr 17
This underwater photo turns a murky suburban pond into a cathedral of light, and a dead chick into one of the year's most haunting close-ups Finding beauty in the macabre, Gaël Modrak dived beneath the surface of a pond near Paris with a fisheye lens, two strobes, and an eye for the extraordinary Digital Camera World · Apr 17
Keir Starmer arrives in Paris for Strait of Hormuz talks The Strait of Hormuz has been blockaded by Iran since the US-Israeli strikes on the country began, threatening world oil supplies. Evening Standard · Apr 17
40 Monochrome Pics Capturing The Charm Of Childhood Over The Years, As Shared By This Community Curiosity still leans forward. Joy still bursts out suddenly. Loneliness still lingers in a glance. Across time and place, the language of being young remains universal. Bored Panda · Apr 17
2026 CDL Major 3 Qualifiers: Schedule, results, teams, standings, and how to watch The road to DreamHack Atlanta begins here. Dot Esports · Apr 17
Couture review – Angelina Jolie’s courageously personal turn adds depth to fashion-world drama Jolie has star power as an American film-maker who gets diagnosed with breast cancer while filming in a blandly drawn Paris fashion show The Guardian - UK · Apr 17
Euronews · Apr 17 Europe-led coalition prepares mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz A group of more than 40 countries is meeting in Paris to finalise early plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The France and UK-led coalition insists the operation will only kick in when the war is over. Countries say they are ready to send warships, personnel and demining support.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 17 France and UK chair meeting on post-conflict Strait of Hormuz mission French and British leaders were on Friday chairing a meeting in Paris of around 40 countries aimed at signalling to the United States that some of its closest allies are ready to play a role in restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the strait is…
Evening Standard · Apr 17 Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron to host Paris talks on opening Strait of Hormuz The talks come after a 10-day ceasefire agreed by Lebanon and Israel went into effect.
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Reopening Strait of Hormuz is a ‘global responsibility’, Starmer says amid Trump blockade Sir Keir will arrive in Paris late on Friday morning to co-host a gathering of world leaders with Emmanuel Macron
Evening Standard · Apr 16 Starmer to say opening Strait of Hormuz ‘global responsibility’ at Paris meeting A fifth of the world’s oil normally flows through the crucial shipping lane.
AAP · Apr 16 No cam access: Paris privacy after all-seeing Melbourne French Open tennis chiefs will safeguard players' privacy at Roland Garros following the criticism levelled by players at the Australian Open.
Euronews · Apr 16 Paris court jails ex-Élysée silverware keeper for porcelain theft ring A former presidential tableware steward was found guilty of stealing the pieces, his partner of helping sell them online, and a Louvre employee of buying some of the items.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 16 Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid to set up Champions League semi with PSG Bayern Munich came from behind three times in a see-saw thriller to beat Real Madrid 4-3 and advance 6-4 on aggregate to a Champions League semi-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
Evening Standard · Apr 15 London traders weigh war deadlock as luxury woes hit Paris The FTSE 100 closed down 49.48 points, 0.5%, at 10,559.58.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 15 Paris council to spend €20m tackling sexual abuse in after-school programmes The Paris city council on Tuesday adopted a €20 million action plan to tackle sexual abuse during after-school activities after several scandals. Hailed by child welfare groups and parents, the plan includes simplifying the chain of reporting, redesigning "sensitive" spaces in schools and providing special training for activity leaders.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15 Paris art enthusiast wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle Ari Hodara initially thought it might be a hoax after winning raffle he found out about by chance while dining out