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Worshippers return to restored Notre Dame for Easter rituals with emotion and awe
Read full article: Worshippers return to restored Notre Dame for Easter rituals with emotion and aweFour months after its reopening, Notre Dame Cathedral hosted an emotional Easter ceremony Friday centered on the Crown of Thorns relic.
Netflix's first quarter builds on recent momentum as trade war drags down other tech companies
Read full article: Netflix's first quarter builds on recent momentum as trade war drags down other tech companiesNetflix fared better than analysts anticipated during the first three months of the year, signaling the worldโs largest video streaming service is still thriving as President Donald Trumpโs policies cast a pall on the economy.
France expels 12 Algerian officials in tit-for-tat move amid diplomatic tensions
Read full article: France expels 12 Algerian officials in tit-for-tat move amid diplomatic tensionsFrance says it is expelling 12 Algerian diplomatic officials, a day after Algeria announced the expulsion of the same number of French officials in escalating tensions between the two countries.
Kim Kardashian will testify in a trial over a 2016 robbery that targeted her in Paris
Read full article: Kim Kardashian will testify in a trial over a 2016 robbery that targeted her in ParisKim Kardashian's lawyer says the reality TV star will testify in person at an upcoming French trial over a 2016 heist in Paris.
Meta says it will resume AI training with public content from European users
Read full article: Meta says it will resume AI training with public content from European usersSocial media company Meta says that it will start using publicly available content from European users to train its artificial intelligence models, resuming work put on hold last year after privacy activists raised concerns about data privacy.
Cannes Film Festival sets lineup with Ari Aster, Wes Anderson and, yes, Spike Lee
Read full article: Cannes Film Festival sets lineup with Ari Aster, Wes Anderson and, yes, Spike LeeNew films from Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, and Richard Linklater will compete for the Palme dโOr at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram
Read full article: Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and InstagramFacebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms says it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands that it limit content.
Meta's head of AI research stepping down
Read full article: Meta's head of AI research stepping downThe head of Metaโs artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at the parent company of Facebook and Instagram at a time of intense competition in the development of AI technology.
Here's a look at the election ban on France's far-right Le Pen and the legal issues
Read full article: Here's a look at the election ban on France's far-right Le Pen and the legal issuesFrench far-right leader Marine Le Pen has denounced the court ruling that placed a five-year ban on her seeking public office for embezzlement.
What to know about the ruling barring Marine Le Pen from seeking public office for five years
Read full article: What to know about the ruling barring Marine Le Pen from seeking public office for five yearsFrench far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been sentenced to a five-year ban on running for public office for embezzling EU funds in a major political earthquake.
France's antitrust watchdog fines Apple for problems with App Tracking Transparency
Read full article: France's antitrust watchdog fines Apple for problems with App Tracking TransparencyFranceโs antitrust watchdog fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) on Monday over a privacy feature that protects users from apps snooping on them because its introduction resulted in abuse of competition law.
France accuses US diplomats of meddling with a 'diktat' about Trump's DEI policies
Read full article: France accuses US diplomats of meddling with a 'diktat' about Trump's DEI policiesA French minister has accused U.S. diplomats of interfering in the operations of French companies by sending them a letter reportedly telling them that U.S. President Donald Trumpโs rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could also apply outside of the United States.
Algerian boxer Khelif says she's not intimidated by Trump and targets second Olympic gold in LA
Read full article: Algerian boxer Khelif says she's not intimidated by Trump and targets second Olympic gold in LAAlgerian boxer Imane Khelif says that President Donald Trumpโs stance on gender in sports โdoes not intimidateโ her and plans to defend her gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics.
Hollywood director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11M for a show that never aired
Read full article: Hollywood director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11M for a show that never airedA Hollywood writer-director has been arrested on charges that he swindled $11 million from Netflix for a sci-fi show that never aired, instead steering the cash toward cryptocurrency investments and a series of lavish purchases that included a fleet of Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari.
Going for gold: A look at the political and sporting challenges facing the next IOC president
Read full article: Going for gold: A look at the political and sporting challenges facing the next IOC presidentAn in tray of Olympic challenges spanning political, social, sporting and operational issues awaits the next International Olympic Committee president.
NBC and IOC sign $3B Olympic media rights deal through 2036 including Salt Lake City Winter Games
Read full article: NBC and IOC sign $3B Olympic media rights deal through 2036 including Salt Lake City Winter GamesThe IOC has signed a $3 billion deal with its long-time United States broadcast partner NBC for the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympics and the 2036 Summer Games.
Fashion trends for fall: Big shoulders, even bigger coats and a color story to dye for
Read full article: Fashion trends for fall: Big shoulders, even bigger coats and a color story to dye forParis has spoken and fashionโs final authority has laid down the law: This fall itโs all about power shoulders, enveloping outerwear and a color palette that runs the gamut from somber to surreal.
Louis Vuittonโs cinematic take on travel has a lot of celebs and some bumps along the way
Read full article: Louis Vuittonโs cinematic take on travel has a lot of celebs and some bumps along the wayJust days after an unexploded World War II bomb near Parisโ Gare du Nord briefly stole headlines, a different kind of spectacle unfolded across the street: Louis Vuittonโs fashion show extravaganza Monday evening.
At Sacai, a masterclass in wrapping and reinvention on the Paris runway
Read full article: At Sacai, a masterclass in wrapping and reinvention on the Paris runwayChitose Abeโs latest collection for Sacai is a masterful evolution of her signature hybridization, where garments arenโt just wornโ they move, morph, and envelop.
More than 30 nations will participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for Ukraine
Read full article: More than 30 nations will participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for UkraineMilitary officials from more than 30 nations are expected to take part in Paris talks on the creation of an international security force for Ukraine.
Demna dials down theatrics for a more saleable vision of Balenciaga at Paris Fashion Week
Read full article: Demna dials down theatrics for a more saleable vision of Balenciaga at Paris Fashion WeekBalenciaga is no stranger to spectacle, but this season, Demna played a different gameโone of precision, control, and quiet defiance.
Public, private, and political: Valentino turns a staged restroom into high fashionโs boldest stage
Read full article: Public, private, and political: Valentino turns a staged restroom into high fashionโs boldest stageValentino paraded high fashion inside a public toilets setting in one of the most unexpected backdrops of the season, especially for a house as classical as Valentino.
Andreas Kronthaler honors Westwood with a theatrical, rule-breaking vision at Paris Fashion Week
Read full article: Andreas Kronthaler honors Westwood with a theatrical, rule-breaking vision at Paris Fashion WeekAt Vivienne Westwoodโs fall show, Andreas Kronthaler sent a clear message: rebellion is alive and well.
On the Paris runway, Kenzoโs punk revival puts a British spin on streetwear
Read full article: On the Paris runway, Kenzoโs punk revival puts a British spin on streetwearAt Paris Fashion Week, Kenzoโs latest evolution trades its signature jungle prints for something sharper: punk-infused tailoring, underground energy, and a touch of British irreverence.
WWII bomb disposal operation in Paris causes hours of travel chaos and Eurostar line closure
Read full article: WWII bomb disposal operation in Paris causes hours of travel chaos and Eurostar line closureThe disposal of what Paris police called an โexcessively dangerousโ unexploded World War II bomb caused hours of transportation chaos on rail and road networks in the French capital.
Liverpool stuns PSG with late winner in Champions League and 10-man Barcelona beats Benfica
Read full article: Liverpool stuns PSG with late winner in Champions League and 10-man Barcelona beats BenficaHarvey Elliott scored less than a minute after coming on as a late substitute to fire Liverpool to a stunning 1-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.
New Dries Van Noten designer blends the archive with a new voice in Paris
Read full article: New Dries Van Noten designer blends the archive with a new voice in ParisJulian Klausner has presented his first womenswear collection as creative director of Dries Van Noten at the Opรฉra Garnier in Paris, a setting that reflected the historical influences woven throughout his designs.
Courreges at Paris Fashion Week is a balance of concealment and exposure
Read full article: Courreges at Paris Fashion Week is a balance of concealment and exposureFrench fashion house Courrรจgesโ runway show is a study in contrastsโminimal yet bold, structured yet fluid, restrained yet expressive.
7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic director
Read full article: 7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic directorThe trial of seven people charged in connection with alleged cyberbullying targeting the artistic director of last summerโs Paris Olympicsโ opening and closing ceremonies has started in a Paris court.
A record $100 million donation will give next gen of US Olympians $100K to spend after they retire
Read full article: A record $100 million donation will give next gen of US Olympians $100K to spend after they retireThe U.S. Olympic team received its biggest donation ever โ $100 million โ to fund $100,000 payments and matching life insurance benefits for anyone who earns a spot on Team USA beginning next year.
French prime minister again lashes out at US over Ukraine, says pause in aid is 'unbearable'
Read full article: French prime minister again lashes out at US over Ukraine, says pause in aid is 'unbearable'Franceโs prime minister has decried the U_S_ pause on military aid for Ukraine as โunbearable.โ.
At Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri riffs on ruffs, history and gender-bending elegance
Read full article: At Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri riffs on ruffs, history and gender-bending eleganceThe past and present collided in a dreamlike spectacle at Diorโs fall 2025 show in Paris, where Maria Grazia Chiuri riffed on ruffsโboth literally and literarily.
France's prime minister tears into Trump's attack on Zelenskyy as a staggering show of 'brutality'
Read full article: France's prime minister tears into Trump's attack on Zelenskyy as a staggering show of 'brutality'Franceโs prime minister has torn into U.S. President Donald Trumpโs Oval Office thrashing of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by calling it a staggering show of โbrutalityโ that aimed to humiliate Ukraine's leader.
Oscar contender 'Emilia Pรฉrez' wins big at Cรฉsars, with under-fire Karla Sofia Gascรณn in attendance
Read full article: Oscar contender 'Emilia Pรฉrez' wins big at Cรฉsars, with under-fire Karla Sofia Gascรณn in attendanceOscar contender โEmilia Pรฉrezโ has been named the best French film of the year at the Cรฉsars awards โ Franceโs equivalent of the Oscars.
Chip Ganassi Racing partners with OpenAI in first motorsports venture for AI company
Read full article: Chip Ganassi Racing partners with OpenAI in first motorsports venture for AI companyChip Ganassi Racing on Friday said it has partnered on a strategic research collaboration with OpenAI โ a deal that makes the two-time reigning IndyCar championship winning team the first to bring in a partner from the artificial intelligence field.
French fugitive 'The Fly' is extradited to France after his arrest in Romania
Read full article: French fugitive 'The Fly' is extradited to France after his arrest in RomaniaThe notorious French fugitive who staged a deadly escape that killed two guards last year has been extradited to France from Romania.
Thieves used a stolen card to buy a $523,000 lottery ticket. The victim wants to share the winnings
Read full article: Thieves used a stolen card to buy a $523,000 lottery ticket. The victim wants to share the winningsThieves used a stolen card to buy a winning French lottery ticket worth 500,000 euros or $523,000.
European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them off
Read full article: European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them offEuropean leaders have insisted their governments must have a say in talks between the U.S. and Russia to end the war in Ukraine, as both Moscow and Washington said there was no role for Europe in the negotiations that could shape the future of the continent.
The NBA's tech summit turns 25 this year, and its return to the Bay Area is a full-circle moment
Read full article: The NBA's tech summit turns 25 this year, and its return to the Bay Area is a full-circle momentNBA Commissioner Adam Silver had no idea 25 years ago that the Tech Summit would turn into much of anything, much less one of the hottest tickets at All-Star weekend.
France's Macron urges Syria's interim government to join a US-led coalition fighting extremists
Read full article: France's Macron urges Syria's interim government to join a US-led coalition fighting extremistsFrench President Emmanuel Macron offers to back Syriaโs interim government in potential partnership with the U.S.-led international coalition fighting against extremist groups in Syria and Iraq at a conference in Paris to discuss the countryโs future after the fall of former Syrian president Bashar Assad.
JD Vance rails against 'excessive' AI regulation in a rebuke to Europe at the Paris AI summit
Read full article: JD Vance rails against 'excessive' AI regulation in a rebuke to Europe at the Paris AI summitU_S_ Vice President JD Vance has told a Paris summit on artificial intelligence that the Trump administration will โensure that AI systems developed in America are free from ideological bias,โ and that the U_S_ would โnever restrict our citizensโ right to free speech.โ.
EU vows countermeasures to US tariffs. Bourbon, jeans, peanut butter, motorcycles are easy targets
Read full article: EU vows countermeasures to US tariffs. Bourbon, jeans, peanut butter, motorcycles are easy targetsEuropean Union chief Ursula von der Leyen says U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum โwill not go unansweredโ and will trigger tough countermeasures from the 27-nation bloc.
Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time to do it right
Read full article: Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time to do it rightNearly 200 nations faced a Monday deadline to file what the United Nationsโ climate chief calls โamong the most important policy documents governments will produce this century."
Vance makes his debut as VP on the international stage at a high-stakes AI summit in Paris
Read full article: Vance makes his debut as VP on the international stage at a high-stakes AI summit in ParisJD Vance is stepping onto the world stage for the first time as U.S. vice president this week, using a high-profile artificial intelligence summit in France and a gathering of national security leaders in Germany to showcase Donald Trumpโs more assertive approach to diplomacy.
JD Vance will attend AI summit in Paris and Munich security conference in first overseas trip as VP
Read full article: JD Vance will attend AI summit in Paris and Munich security conference in first overseas trip as VPU.S. Vice President JD Vance will attend a two-day high-level summit focusing on artificial intelligence in Paris next week and the annual Munich Security Conference in Germany in his first scheduled trip abroad since taking office.
France braces for a political showdown as the new prime minister seeks to force a budget through
Read full article: France braces for a political showdown as the new prime minister seeks to force a budget throughPolitical uncertainty is again looming in France after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou warned that he would use special executive powers this week to get his budget approved without a vote by lawmakers.
More schools in France are getting special mailboxes for children to flag abuse
Read full article: More schools in France are getting special mailboxes for children to flag abuseA special mailbox for children to flag abuses has been set up at a Paris primary school, a first in the French capital as part of nationwide effort to encourage more victims of sexual violence to speak up.
Pauses on US foreign aid and other grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling
Read full article: Pauses on US foreign aid and other grants send funders and nonprofits scramblingThe Trump administration has made or initiated major policy changes that impact nonprofits and their missions in its first week.
Armani Privรฉ turns 20. The Italian maestro, 90, celebrates with Paris couture and celebrities
Read full article: Armani Privรฉ turns 20. The Italian maestro, 90, celebrates with Paris couture and celebritiesFashion maestro Giorgio Armani marked 20 years of his haute couture line Armani Privรฉ with an elegant and emotionally charged show in Parisโs chic 8th arrondissement.
Chanel stuns with color, and Kylie Jenner, in Paris couture show
Read full article: Chanel stuns with color, and Kylie Jenner, in Paris couture showSnaking traffic, screaming crowds, and a crush of photographers descended on the Grand Palais on Tuesday as Chanel unveiled its latest show before Matthieu Blazyโs debut as creative director in fall.
Imane Ayissi celebrates African craftsmanship with modern elegance at Paris Couture Week
Read full article: Imane Ayissi celebrates African craftsmanship with modern elegance at Paris Couture WeekCameroon-born designer Imane Ayissi fused sumptuous satin and taffeta with ancestral African crafts in a couture collection that celebrated heritage while embracing modernity.
Lanvin: A return to elegance in Peter Coppingโs highly anticipated Paris debut
Read full article: Lanvin: A return to elegance in Peter Coppingโs highly anticipated Paris debutLanvin, the worldโs oldest continually operating couture house, founded in 1889, has unveiled a new chapter in its storied history with Peter Coppingโs debut as artistic director.
At Paris Fashion Week, Hermes menswear has a dash of jockey-style boldness
Read full article: At Paris Fashion Week, Hermes menswear has a dash of jockey-style boldnessHermes illuminated a gloomy Paris afternoon with its fall 2025 menโs collection, as Veronique Nichanian turned to the racetrack for inspiration.
Victor Wembanyama reflects on San Antonio's 2-game stay in Paris: 'This week was amazing'
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama reflects on San Antonio's 2-game stay in Paris: 'This week was amazing'The final tally for Victor Wembanyamaโs trip in Paris: two games, 50 points, 23 rebounds, eight assists, six blocks, two courts dedicated, one trip to the Eiffel Tower, a Fashion Week appearance, a Champions League match attended and about a million high-fives.
Kim Jones sharpens VIP-filled Dior men's fashion with a structured, masculine recalibration
Read full article: Kim Jones sharpens VIP-filled Dior men's fashion with a structured, masculine recalibrationThe Dior's men's fashion show happened inside the historic Ecole Militaire with the Eiffel Tower looming above.
Junya Watanabe puts a twist on classic Americana at Paris Fashion Week menswear show
Read full article: Junya Watanabe puts a twist on classic Americana at Paris Fashion Week menswear showJunya Watanabe has opened his latest menswear show at Paris Fashion Week with beige hunting jackets paired with discreet shirts and ties.
Victor Wembanyama scores 30, and Spurs roll past Pacers in Paris 140-110
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama scores 30, and Spurs roll past Pacers in Paris 140-110Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110.
Man City sent to brink of Champions League exit by PSG. Real Madrid routs Salzburg to advance
Read full article: Man City sent to brink of Champions League exit by PSG. Real Madrid routs Salzburg to advanceManchester City is on the brink of a humiliating Champions League exit after a stunning 4-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
Van Beirendonck offers a theatrical ode to surreal sartorialism in Paris menswear collection
Read full article: Van Beirendonck offers a theatrical ode to surreal sartorialism in Paris menswear collectionWalter Van Beirendonck, one of the last standing designers of the legendary Antwerp Six, delivered a menswear show Wednesday that blended surreal whimsy with biting social commentary at Paris Fashion Week.
Star-filled Louis Vuitton show unveils East-meets-West streetwear in collaboration with Kenzo
Read full article: Star-filled Louis Vuitton show unveils East-meets-West streetwear in collaboration with KenzoCelebrities including Bradley Cooper squeezed into Louis Vuitton as the brand transformed the Louvreโs historic heart into a stunning stage for Paris Fashion Week.
Trump signs executive order directing US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement โ again
Read full article: Trump signs executive order directing US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement โ againPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the United States to again withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement.
Spurs, Pacers make their way to Paris, for a week where all eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama
Read full article: Spurs, Pacers make their way to Paris, for a week where all eyes will be on Victor WembanyamaOfficially, Indiana will be the home team on the scoreboard when it plays San Antonio in Paris on Thursday.
Pakistani airline says ad showing plane flying toward Eiffel Tower never meant to hurt 9/11 victims
Read full article: Pakistani airline says ad showing plane flying toward Eiffel Tower never meant to hurt 9/11 victimsPakistanโs national airline says that an advertisement showing a plane heading toward the Eiffel Tower was never intended to evoke the memories of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Crowds attend Paris memorial for far-right French leader Jean-Marie Le Pen under tight security
Read full article: Crowds attend Paris memorial for far-right French leader Jean-Marie Le Pen under tight securityOver 1,000 people attended a memorial ceremony in central Paris for the founder of Franceโs main far-right party, Jean-Marie Le Pen, who died last week at the age of 96.
Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their sovereign decision
Read full article: Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their sovereign decisionSenegalese and Chadian leaders say the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, rejecting remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron that suggested otherwise.
The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
Read full article: The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plungesFrom Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world are welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.
France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding collapse
Read full article: France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding collapseFrench President Emmanuel Macronโs office announced a new government Monday, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by fighting over the countryโs budget.
France's anti-terrorism court convicts 8 people of involvement in the 2020 beheading of a teacher
Read full article: France's anti-terrorism court convicts 8 people of involvement in the 2020 beheading of a teacherFranceโs anti-terrorism court has convicted eight people of involvement in the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty in 2020.