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La Belle Vie: Rip-off restaurants and how France keeps its paper-based traditions
From tips to avoid being overcharged at French restaurants to differentiating between 'grand' and 'gros' plus how France holds onto dying traditions, this week's La Belle Vie newsletter offers you an essential starting point for eating, talking,...
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Tessy Schulz appointed as chair of European Music Managers Alliance
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The European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) has appointed German manager Tessy Schulz as the organisation’s new chair. An experienced executive with over 20 years in the music business, including more than a decade with Sony Music Germany and Sony...
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U.S. stuns France with 3 late goals in U-20 World Cup, clinches knockout round spot
Powered by three late goals, the U.S. under-20 national team pulled off a stunning 3-0 win over France at the 2025 U-20 World Cup on Thursday. Zavier Gozo, Brooklyn Raines and Marcos Zambrano scored goals after the 85th minute to lead the...
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Stella McCartney debuts faux feathers made from grass at Paris Fashion Week
Plumy blades of grass were turned into the "world's first" plant-based alternative to feathers for the grand finale of fashion designer Stella McCartney's Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris. The vegan material was developed by UK start-up Fevvers to...
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Another nation set to enforce social media age restrictions to tackle fake news, online abuse
Following the footsteps of Australia, Britain, Norway, and European Union countries, Papua New Guinea is now in the “early” stages of discussions with Meta on imposing age restrictions to reduce the impact of harmful content. This has fuelled...
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Ella Fitzgerald's Cote d'Azur suite is now a magnificent apartment in the Art Deco hotel where Churchill, Coco Chanel and Hemingway once lived the high life
One hazy evening in July 1963, music lovers who had attended the Juan-Les-Pins jazz festival were surprised and delighted at an impromptu performance by Ella Fitzgerald from a balcony of the Hotel Le Provençal. Ella Fitzgerald singing at the 5th...
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Celebrities Shine This Week from Paris to New York
PARIS, France — This week, celebrities took the spotlight across the globe, from the glamour of Paris Fashion Week to the buzz of talk shows in New York City. Kendall Jenner was spotted enjoying dinner in a chic Mugler skirt suit in Paris on...
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New Round Of Protests Paralyse France Amid Turmoil Over Spending Cuts; Eiffel Tower Shut
Last Updated:October 03, 2025, 07:29 IST Thousands of workers, retirees and students marched from Place d'Italie in Paris on Thursday afternoon, protesting against spending cuts and demanding higher taxes on the rich. A new round of protests began...
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Why are Nigerian music fans unhappy with Spotify’s list of top five Afrobeats artists for 2025? – Bangura OpEd
Entertainment THE global music streaming platform, Spotify, made three big announcements a few days ago about the most-streamed Afrobeats album, song and artists for 2025 that have shocked and polarised opinion among Afrobeats fans on YouTube. It...
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Belgian PM doesn’t rule out possibility for Ukraine to receive reparation loan – media
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said on Thursday that he would back the European Commission’s Ukraine “reparation loan” if concerns about the liability and legality of using frozen Russian assets held in Belgium are addressed, Euractive...
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Egypt, France renew $4.68mln financial cooperation until 2030
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Arab Finance: Egypt and France have renewed their technical and financial cooperation to implement priority projects in Egypt until 2030 at a value of €4 billion , announced Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation...
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Video: Disneyland Paris Comes Alive During Disney Halloween Festival with Parade Performance and Projections
Here in the United States we’re used to Halloween season at the Disney theme parks lasting for two months or longer, but across the Atlantic Ocean at Disneyland Paris, they only get one full month to celebrate Spooky Season. Below you’ll find a...
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France honours Shah, Fizza with arts awards
ISLAMABAD - In a dual recognition of Pakistan’s vibrant artistic and cultural landscape, France yesterday conferred its prestigious Ordre des Arts et des Lettres on two distinguished figures - celebrated artist Syed Jamal Shah and acclaimed...
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Why did Eiffel Tower shut down? What are French citizens protesting against?
The recent mobilisations in France follow earlier, more intense protests, such as the September 18 demonstrations when hundreds of thousands took to the streets and unions claimed participation exceeded one million. France witnessed another day of...
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Special showcase as Coole Music marks 20th year
Coole Music & Arts music school in Gort will hold a special Music4Life Showcase in Gort Community Centre this Sunday, October 5, to mark the 20th anniversary of this much-loved organisation. The Centre will be a hive of music, song and dance as it...
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Allianz Stadium Twickenham can be hub for global overseas sport
Friday 03 October 2025 7:00 am | Updated: Wednesday 01 October 2025 2:53 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email On Saturday Argentina and South Africa will...
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Sunderland defender wants January transfer exit with French switch on the cards
07:00, 03 Oct 2025 Timothee Pembele(Image: Getty Images) Out-of-favour Timothée Pembélé wants to swap Sunderland for France in the January transfer window. According to Sportsboom, the Black Cats told Pembélé he could leave the club last summer...
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Shein prepares shops in France, triggering reaction
Online fast-fashion merchant Shein will open its very first irreversible shops in France in November under a contract with outlet store owner Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM), a relocation that triggered criticism from French merchants. The...
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Eiffel Tower Shuts As France Erupts In Nationwide Strikes Against Austerity
The Eiffel Tower shut its doors on Thursday as France was gripped by nationwide strikes against austerity measures. The Eiffel Tower shut its doors on Thursday as France was gripped by nationwide strikes against austerity measures, with workers...
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"We're gonna burn this thing down": Leon Draisaitl's wedding clip shows Oilers star rallying guests at the French chateau
Earlier this summer, Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl married Canadian actress Celeste Desjardins in a fairytale ceremony at Château d’Estoublon in Provence, France. The multi-day celebration featured a weekend of food, music and revelry in...
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