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Beeline to the Barnes for Art That Makes an Impression
Images by Vincent Van Gogh, including "The Postman," right, as part of "From Paris to Provence: French Paintings at the Barnes." This summer Philadelphia’s Barnes Foundation is offering visitors a unique glimpse into its French paintings. Taking...
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How to track a world leader? Their bodyguards’ fitness app may have clues
Curious about where your global leader might be at the moment? You might find out through their bodyguard’s fitness app. Recently, bodyguards of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson were accused of putting his safety at risk over a long period....

UK’s BFI & France’s CNC Sign Screen Industries Cooperation Agreement
The British Film Institute (BFI) and France’s National Cinema Centre (CNC) have signed a Moving Image Co-operation Agreement aimed at fostering closer collaboration between the UK and French film industries. The agreement comes during French...

BFI and CNC Forge Alliance to Strengthen U.K.-France Screen Industries
The British Film Institute (BFI) and France’s Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC) have inked a comprehensive Moving Image Cooperation Agreement, marking a significant step toward deeper collaboration between the U.K. and French...

Brigitte's awkward visit to Britain: First Lady of France is caught out looking at her phone in royal car and appearing to brush off husband's helping hand
The relationship between Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte – and their 24-year age gap - has long been a subject of fascination both in France and abroad. Mrs Macron, now 72, was a drama teacher and the President, now 47, was a pupil when they...
Morning Coffee: Being a 23 year old banker in Paris is a nightmare. Ultimate ex-Goldman Sachs banker announces new job in fleece vest
When Centerview Partners hired Matthieu Pigasse in 2020, they really started something. The former Lazard France CEO (plus two other senior Lazard bankers) was given the task of building a French franchise for the US super-boutique, and he duly...

Grey's Anatomy star stuns in nearly-naked dress at Paris Fashion Week
Kate Walsh left very little to the imagination when she rocked up to Paris Fashion Week wearing a dress that exposed plenty of her naked skin. The Grey's Anatomy star, 57, almost bared all at the Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture show, wearing a long...
World AFP France police raid far-right party offices over campaign financing
The leader of France's National Rally said police seized documents from the far-right party's headquarters Wednesday, a raid prosecutors said was linked to a French probe into alleged illegal campaign financing. The party of Marine Le Pen, the...

Why does France say Britain’s not doing enough to stop small boats?
President Macron and his government share the view held by their predecessors that Britain is largely to blame for the rush of would-be migrants to the French Channel coast that began in the 1990s but has intensified in recent years. Migrants...

China Badmouths French Rafale To Rewire Indo-Pacific Arms Deals
Latest stories Investors beware: Japan, the long-presumed safe haven, is hit Rio summit made clear BRICS is sliding towards irrelevance China wins as Trump's 'Tariff Man' act trashes Japan's 2025 He explained that China utilizes state-controlled...

Foreign Office warning after 13 people injured in French holiday resort and flights cancelled
A major wildfire in the French resort city of Marseille has spread to the northern outskirts, with authorities warning that overnight firefighting efforts will be “critical” in containing the flames. Nine firefighters are among at least 13 people...

Stoke City midfielder linked with transfer to France
Lille have entered talks with Stoke City about the future of Sol Sidibe, it is claimed in France. Speculation has risen markedly this summer about Sidibe, aged 18, and whether or not he will stay at the bet365 Stadium to make his senior...

UN Expert Slams France, Italy, and Greece for Granting Netanyahu Safe Air Passage Despite ICC Arrest Warrant
This came in response to France, Greece, and Italy—three state parties to the Rome Statute that established the ICC—permitting Netanyahu to use their airspace during his flight to the United States, where he met with President Donald Trump....

SA paintball team to compete at world championship in France
Home/News/KZN/SA paintball team to compete at world championship in France KZNNews 1 hour ago Witness Reporter 1 minute read For the first time in six years, South Africa has the opportunity to compete at the highest level of international...

Haftar highlights role of French companies in Libya’s reconstruction
Khalifa Haftar underscored the importance of French companies contributing to reconstruction and infrastructure projects in Libya, which are being overseen by the Development and Reconstruction Fund. The remarks came during a meeting on Monday...

Where to watch England vs. Netherlands: Latest team news and TV information
England face a high-stakes showdown against the Netherlands in their second Group D match of Women’s Euro 2025, kicking off Wednesday at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich. After a lacklustre opening 2-0 defeat to France, the reigning European champions...

Evian Championship tee times, TV channel, live stream & more to watch Rounds 1-4 of LPGA golf major
The LPGA Tour makes its annual stop this week in the breathtaking town of Évian-les-Bains, France, as the 2025 Evian Championship tees off at the Evian Resort Golf Club. A stacked 132-player field representing 28 nations is set to compete,...

Tour de France Opening Highlights: Alpecin’s Glory & Giro Women’s Star
Alpecin-Deceuninck shone on the opening weekend of the Tour de France, with Jasper Philipsen and Mathieu van der Poel winning the first two stages. The Women's Giro commenced with Marlen Reusser taking victory, indicating her as a rising star in...

Shielded from the glare of expectation at the Tour de France, Oscar Onley is Britain's next big GC hope
22-year-old Oscar Onley is midway through an ambitious five-year plan with his Picnic PostNL team designed to take him, and his British team mate Max Poole, to the top of the sport. This year, Poole targeted the Giro d'Italia GC, where he finished...

'The energy on the show floor has been incredible': Source Fashion celebrates 'record-breaking' opening day
Trade show Source Fashion opened its doors yesterday, 8 July, at Olympia London, welcoming a record-breaking number of visitors. Buyers, retailers, and sourcing professionals from across the globe gathered at the event, with representatives from...