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Published on Apr 18, 2025

France’s Jean Paul Gaultier names Duran Lantink as creative director

Dutch fashion designer Duran Lantink has been appointed as the new permanent creative director of the French luxury fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier.Lantink’s first ready-to-wear (RTW) collection will be shown in Paris in September and his Haute Couture …

Source: Fibre 2 Fashion - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Heavy snow blocks Alpine resorts in Switzerland and France

The Swiss ski resort of Zermatt was cut off and tourists and residents were told to stay indoors in the French resort of Tignes because of heavy snow in the Alps on Thursday. Tignes Mayor Serge Revial said there was a high risk of avalanches and "we …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 18, 2025

Aix Marseille University, in the south of France, is opening its doors to some 20 'refugee scientists' leaving Trump's ...

Source: KHQ - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Apr 18, 2025

Jeppe High learners take an exchange programme to France

Twelve Grade Nine learners from Jeppe High School for Girls, along with learners from Jeppe High School for Boys, travelled to Oyonnax in France as part of a school exchange programme from March 14 to 26. Accompanied on tour by Mrs Costine, the learners’ …

Source: Germiston City News - Pending
Published on Apr 18, 2025

Algeria–France Diplomatic Crisis Intensifies

I was in Algeria last week and it was difficult to ignore the escalating diplomatic tension between France and Algeria. Both sides seem to be fired up, with the right-wing hardliners in France coalescing in favor of more anti-Algeria actions, while the …

Source: The North Africa Journal - Neutral
Published on Apr 18, 2025

High-stakes Ukraine talks held in France — with Rubio, Witkoff and Kellogg all at the table for first time

WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Gen. Keith Kellogg kicked off high-stakes talks in France Thursday with European and Ukrainian officials — marking the first time that both envoys were at the …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on Apr 18, 2025

Rare spring snowstorm in Alps kills one, strands thousands across France, Italy, and Switzerland

A rare and powerful spring snowstorm dumped over a metre of snow across the Alps on Thursday, causing major disruption in France, Italy, and Switzerland. One person died, resorts shut down, and thousands were left without power. Authorities warned of …

Source: The Times of India - Center-right
Published on Apr 18, 2025

Coalition of the Willing: Joint UK-France statement

The UK Defence Secretary and the French Ministre des Armees convened counterparts from 30 countries and representatives from the EU Commission, EU Council and NATO, to reaffirm our commitment to work together to drive progress towards a just and lasting …

Source: Pathfinder International - Pending
Published on Apr 18, 2025

France president says making Haiti pay for independence was ‘historical injustice’

French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged Thursday that Haiti was subjected to a “historic injustice” when it was forced to pay a massive indemnity to France in exchange for its independence two centuries ago, describing the move as a decision that “ …

Source: Caribbean National Weekly - Neutral
Published on Apr 18, 2025

France, UK, Germany can help achieve peace in Ukraine, top US diplomat says

PARIS, April 18. /TASS/. Paris, London and Berlin can help find a solution to the conflict in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said following talks with French and British officials in Paris. According to him, the talks were constructive. …

Source: TASS - Gov't Propaganda