French police stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a US bank in Paris early Saturday when they arrested a person about to set off a homemade explosive device, officials and sources close to the case told AFP. The incident occurred around 3:30 am (0130 GMT) in front of a Bank of America building in the […]
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Lily Collins stuns in Paris ahead of Emily in Paris season 5
PARIS: Lily Collins brought high fashion to the French capital as she stepped out ahead of the season 5 world premiere of Emily in Paris. The 36-year-old actress stunned in a plaid three-piece Alexander McQueen suit, drawing attention at the glamorous gathering of the cast in Paris. Read More: Emily in Paris season 5 starts […]
Ella Wadia’s Paris debut draws worldwide attention
Ella Wadia, a descendant of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, became the center of international attention this week after participating in the world-famous debutante event, ‘Le Bal’, held in Paris. The annual ceremony, hosted in a historic Parisian palace, invites only twenty young women each year, all selected from some of the world’s most influential and prominent […]
Ella Wadia, Jinnah’s great-great-granddaughter, debuts at Parisian Le Bal
At the world’s most exclusive debutante ball, often dubbed the “Met Gala for teenagers,” Ella Wadia made her Le Bal des Débutantes debut this weekend in Paris. Wadia, the great-great-granddaughter of Pakistan’s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah, attended the event at the opulent Shangri-La Paris hotel, once home to Prince Roland Bonaparte. Ella Wadia in Elie […]
Louvre to hike ticket prices for non-EU visitors
PARIS – The Louvre Museum in Paris announced a 45 per cent increase in ticket prices for most non-European Union tourists to help fund ongoing renovations and bolster security following a recent high-profile theft. Read More: Louvre hikes entry fees 45% for non-EU tourists Visitors from outside the EU or European Economic Area, including Britons, will […]
Four arrested after Israel orchestra concert disrupted in Paris
PARIS — French police have arrested four individuals following disruptions at a Paris concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, prosecutors confirmed Friday. The disturbances occurred when protesters lit smoke flares inside the Paris Philharmonic hall, interrupting the performance multiple times. Organisers said audience members intervened to stop the protest, allowing the concert to resume peacefully. […]
Two more suspects charged in $102m Louvre jewel heist
PARIS – French authorities have placed a man and a woman under formal investigation in connection with the $102 million jewel heist at the Louvre Museum, bringing the total number of suspects charged to four, the Paris prosecutor said on Saturday. The 37-year-old man, previously known to police for theft, was charged with organised theft […]
Paris Fashion Week to showcase industry makeover with string of debuts
Paris Fashion Week kicks off on Monday with a dozen new faces set to make their debuts at major labels, including Matthieu Blazy at Chanel. Reflecting an unprecedented shake-up of creative directors, the Spring-Summer 2026 season will showcase the renewal of the top ranks of the global luxury clothing industry on a scale rarely seen. […]
PIA restarts Lahore–Paris flights after 5-year break
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) resumed its direct flights from Lahore to Paris on Wednesday after five long years. The flight, PK-733, took off from Allama Iqbal International Airport at 12 noon, carrying 276 passengers. This is part of PIA’s plan to reconnect major cities in Pakistan with Europe. PIA had earlier announced the decision […]
Chaos after glory: Dozens arrested in Paris after PSG’s champions league triumph
Celebrations turned chaotic in Paris after Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) historic Champions League victory, as French police detained 79 more people on Sunday night. The arrests come on top of over 500 detentions made across France on Saturday, marking a violent turn in what began as jubilant festivities. PSG’s emphatic 5-0 win over Inter Milan in […]