Napoleon was known to favour lucky generals, and political developments in France could also provide Sir Keir Starmer with a windfall. After weeks of stalemate following a snap election earlier this summer, French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed the European Union’s former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as prime minister. It may not be immediately clear… Read More »
If there’s one sport France is sure to win gold in this summer, it’s the art of complaining (raler). A national pastime, with a few accents ooh la These are not necessarily signs of displeasure, they are ingrained in French culture, just like waiting in a queue for us or commenting on the weather. Not… Read More »
With the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics just days away, WWD takes a look at how the spirit of international sports competition is inspiring fashion and beauty brands around the world. First of all, there are several brands that have signed licensing agreements with the International Olympic Committee (IOC). More from WWD Omega… Read More »
This wasn’t how showbiz was supposed to be; it wasn’t what I had in mind. I had just driven four hours, dazed, from a mediocre stand-up gig in Leeds to our tiny Victorian semi-detached house in Crawley. It was now three in the morning. I had managed to find a parking space within walking distance… Read More »
You may have noticed that the more Nigel Farage speaks for Britain, the more French he seems. At his post-election press conference, eyes bulged and shoulders shrugged as agitators shouted “RACIST!” to drown him out. To them, he’s just another European nationalist. If they had just shut up and listened, they would have felt justified.… Read More »
Tickets for Eurostar’s winter snow train will go on sale on Tuesday, July 9, almost two months earlier than last year. In addition to the previous schedule, this season’s schedule will also include trains during the February half-term holidays, and the train’s capacity has been increased by more than a third. Eurostar has restarted its… Read More »
It will expose the right to all the pressures of the authority. It will divide a combative opposition. And that will give his party a chance to rebuild ahead of the 2027 presidential election. There is no doubt that Macron, France’s famously cunning president, had this in mind when he decided to hold early elections… Read More »
If an excellent team hotel is the key to a successful international tournament, England could have a good month ahead of them. For the upcoming Euros, Gareth Southgate has booked the England squad to Golfresort Weimarer Land in central Germany for a rumored fee of around £800,000. The hotel is in line with previous tournament… Read More »
Whisper it: It’s becoming increasingly easier to visit Europe without renting a car. Fortunately, rental prices have fallen, but the increase in cross-country train networks and operators offering alternative transport options means holidaymakers can often leave their car keys at home. The perfect city destroyer of course already knows this. Visitors to the continent’s capitals… Read More »