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Marine Le Pen has confirmed that she will run in France’s next presidential election despite an appeals court upholding her conviction in a case involving the misuse of European Parliament funds. The announcement ends weeks of uncertainty over whether the longtime nationalist leader would seek the presidency for a fourth time. Speaking during a television interview on Tuesday evening, Le Pen declared that she would enter the presidential race. Her announcement came just hours after the Paris appeals court confirmed her conviction in a case linked to the misuse of public money during her party’s time in the European Parliament.…

Chanel turned its latest Paris haute couture show into a magical fairytale as the fashion house presented a collection inspired by classic stories and the life of its founder, Coco Chanel. The runway featured giant flowers, dreamlike sets, and detailed designs that celebrated imagination while introducing fresh fashion trends for the new season. The show opened with a model wearing a sheer mousseline skirt suit embroidered with delicate silk beanstalks. She carried a small leather-bound book of fairytales that once belonged to Coco Chanel. The runway setting featured oversized poppies and lupins, creating the feeling of walking through a fantasy…

Paris Haute Couture Week opened with creative collections as leading fashion houses presented new designs inspired by poetry, art, and craftsmanship. Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika introduced a romantic collection, while Dior creative director Jonathan Anderson unveiled a sculptural lineup that attracted global attention. Georges Hobeika and his son, Jad Hobeika, presented their latest couture collection during the opening day of the fashion event in Paris. The collection drew inspiration from the poem Instructions Before Visiting Earth by James McCrae. The poem encourages people to approach life with curiosity, kindness, and a sense of wonder, and those ideas were reflected throughout…

The Malta dancers Disneyland Paris performance gave 37 young performers the chance to represent their country on one of Europe’s most famous entertainment stages. The group delivered a series of energetic dance routines during a special performance at Disneyland Paris on July 3, highlighting the growing strength of Malta’s dance community. The dancers are members of Nicky’s Dance Studios, which is based at De La Salle in Malta. They spent months preparing for the international event, balancing demanding rehearsal schedules with schoolwork, examinations, and their daily routines. Their appearance at Disneyland Paris marked an important achievement for both the performers…

The Esports World Cup Paris will begin this week as one of the world’s biggest gaming tournaments moves outside Saudi Arabia for the first time. The event will run in the French capital from July 6 to August 23, marking a major step in the competition’s plan to become a global esports platform. After two successful editions in Riyadh, organizers have decided to relocate the 2026 tournament to Paris. The move comes in response to the current regional situation and supports the long-term goal of hosting the event in different international cities. The Esports World Cup was launched in 2024…

Paris has reopened three public swimming areas in the Seine, giving residents and tourists another chance to enjoy one of the city’s newest summer attractions. The supervised swimming sites opened on Saturday and will remain available throughout the summer, provided water quality and weather conditions remain safe. The three free bathing areas are located near City Hall, close to the Eiffel Tower, and in eastern Paris. Each site is monitored by trained lifeguards, while officials carry out daily water quality tests to make sure swimming remains safe for visitors. The reopening marks the second year in a row that the…

Paris Saint-Germain has several players representing their countries at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While many have delivered strong performances, a few high-profile stars have struggled to match expectations. Their club form has not yet carried over to the international stage, raising questions as the tournament enters the knockout rounds. Among the players facing the most criticism are Vitinha, João Neves, and Désiré Doué. Each entered the World Cup with high expectations but has found it difficult to produce consistent performances. Vitinha arrived at the tournament after another impressive season with Paris Saint-Germain. Many expected him to lead Portugal’s midfield…

France recorded its hottest June since weather records began in 1947 as a powerful heatwave swept across the country, bringing temperatures above 40C and causing a sharp rise in deaths. According to Météo-France, the country experienced an average temperature of 22.7C during June. That was 3.8C above the seasonal average recorded between 1991 and 2020. The weather agency said more than one-third of France experienced unusually high temperatures between June 17 and June 30. The heatwave broke several national records. Temperatures reached or exceeded 40C in more than 40 percent of the country at least once during the extreme weather…

Iron Maiden will film its special Eddfest event at Knebworth in the United Kingdom after a power cut interrupted the band’s planned concert recording in Paris. The event will take place on 10 and 11 July and will be the group’s only UK performances in 2026. The band originally planned to record its 22 June concert at La Défense Arena in Paris for a new concert film. However, the show was interrupted when a power failure struck about 50 minutes into the performance. The blackout happened during the song “Two Minutes To Midnight” and left the entire venue in complete…

The global debate over capital punishment returned to the center of attention this week in Paris. Leaders, legal experts, and rights campaigners gathered at the World Congress Against the Death Penalty. They warned that the death penalty abolition debate is far from over. French President Emmanuel Macron said abolition must not be seen as permanent. He said the world is entering a period where old debates are coming back with new force. His comments came during the ninth edition of the congress, held from 30 June to 2 July in Paris. Macron said many people wrongly believe the death penalty…