Original Birkin bag sells at auction for record $10mn
The original bag custom-made for actress Jane Birkin, which became one of the era-defining designs of the 20th century, was sold in Paris yesterday for…
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EU’s von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, tabled by mainly far-right lawmakers who alleged she…
UK and France Must End Dependency on US and China, Macron Warns
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday Britain and France must work together to counter the world’s many destabilizing threats and protect Europe from “excessive…
Dutch Art Sleuth Recovers Stolen Trove of UNESCO-listed Documents
A Dutch art sleuth has recovered a priceless trove of stolen documents from the 15th to the 19th century, including several UNESCO-listed archives from the…
WPP alerts over profits after worsening trading
Marketing giant WPP has seen shares tumble after warning over profits following weaker-than-expected trading as clients cut spending amid global economic uncertainty. The group said…
UN seeks breakthrough in Cyprus peace talks
Nicosia: The United Nations is pushing for a breakthrough when Cyprus’s rival leaders meet in New York next week for a renewed attempt to revive…
French Companies Seek to Invest $947 Million in Malaysia
Several French companies seek to invest a total of 4 billion ringgit ($947 million) in Malaysia after a trade delegation led by Prime Minister Anwar…
The bridge changing lives and boosting business
One of Europe’s most iconic transport landmarks, the Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening. But challenges remain…
Air France-KLM to Take Majority Stake in Scandinavian Airline SAS
Air France-KLM plans to increase its stake in Scandinavian airline SAS to 60.5%, the latest step towards consolidating Europe’s fragmented airline sector as carriers seek…
UK Court Rules Shell Liable for Legacy Oil Spills in Nigeria
Oil giant, Shell will now face a full trial in London’s High Court in 2027, over allegations that it was legally responsible for legacy oil…