World Apr 10 French polls project Macron, Le Pen heading to runoff in presidential election The French election result will have wide international influence as Europe struggles to contain the havoc wreaked by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
World Apr 08 Here’s why France’s presidential election this weekend has ripple effects across the world Twelve candidates are vying for the presidency -- including incumbent and favorite President Emmanuel Macron who is seeking a new term amid a challenge from the far-right.
Arts Nov 06 Virus-hit Paris bookshop Shakespeare and Co appeals for help The English-language bookshop on the Seine River sent an email to customers last week to inform them that it was facing "hard times" and to encourage them to buy a book.
World Oct 17 Suspect in teacher’s beheading in France was Chechen teen France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office said authorities investigating the killing of Samuel Paty in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine on Friday arrested nine suspects, including the teen's grandfather, parents and 17-year-old brother.
Arts Oct 04 Fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies from COVID-19 at age 81 Kenzo Takada, the iconic Franco-Japanese fashion designer famed for his jungle-infused designs and free-spirited aesthetic that channeled global travel, has died. He was 81.
Arts Jun 22 Luxury fashion brands forced to confront racism in the industry Luxury fashion got a whole lot of blowback when the brands lined up social media posts to show solidarity with Black Lives Matters protests.
World Apr 04 Knifeman in southern France kills 2 in attack on passersby A man wielding a knife attacked residents venturing out to shop in a town under lockdown south of the French city of Lyon Saturday, killing two people and wounding others, prosecutors said.
Health Mar 16 France to ‘strongly reduce’ movement to slow spread of novel coronavirus He says residents will only be permitted to leave their homes for necessary trips such as going to work or the supermarket.
Arts Mar 02 Ecology and kinetic styles grace Paris Fashion Week shows Here are some highlights of fall-winter 2020 shows.
World Dec 22 Notre Dame fire wakes the world up to dangers of lead dust It took a blaze that nearly destroyed Paris’ most famous cathedral to reveal a gap in global safety regulations for lead, a toxic building material found across many historic cities.