Yesterday
Trump warns EU companies to comply with his DEI ban
The move signals a push by the American president to widen his ideological campaign abroad.
This Month
Carney says US no longer a reliable trade partner
The Canadian prime minister has vowed there will be a “renegotiation” of the two allies’ trade agreement in the face of Donald Trump’s hostility.
Allies rethink F-35 fighter jets over Trump’s ‘kill switch’
Some of America’s allies are considering dumping plans to buy the $127 million US plane, as the president upends traditional military alliances.
Tax inspectors busted art expert’s $7.7m forgery scam
Bill Pallot, an expert on 18th-century French furniture, is accused of running a counterfeit operation between 2008 and 2015.
The other white burgundy is stepping out of chardonnay’s shadow
After years of neglect, both at home and abroad, it’s the little-known aligoté’s time to shine, owing to a warming climate and some determined winemakers.
How to make the most of the south of France’s best art
From land art in the mountains to pop art on sun-soaked islands, here’s your guide to following the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur art route.
Is KKR’s bad bet on cycling the start of Europe’s private equity reckoning?
As one of the first pandemic era purchases to go into a full restructuring, Accell may be the canary in the European coal mine for a crop of PE deals struck at high valuations.
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas political leader in southern Gaza
Pro-Hamas media said the airstrike killed Salah al-Bardaweel, a member of the group’s political office, and also his wife.
The eight extraordinary hotel openings in Europe to book this summer
Debuting this season, these luxury stays will soon be the talk of the Continent, including private country manors, trendy ocean-side resorts and next-gen wellness retreats.
I flew Qantas non-stop from Paris to Perth. Here’s my verdict
I dreaded being on board a 16½-hour flight back to Australia, but my fears were misplaced. The wine was top shelf, but the food was average.
Trump’s ‘idiotic’ tariffs spark fear in champagne capital
Merchants worry that a trade war could wreak financial havoc in the French region that sells $1.6 billion worth of bubbly to the US every year.
How doing it like the 1pc rekindled my love of skiing
Goggles polished, pastries offered and pre-heated boots clipped on for me – at this glam French resort, the joys of alpine jet-setting kick off even before you hit the powder.
‘Parasitic illegal immigrant’: The Musk v Bannon feud fires up
Donald Trump has made clear he wants to keep both men and their allies within his MAGA movement, but the tensions are growing.
Eurostar cancels all train services after WWII bomb discovered
Travellers across Europe had their plans thrown into disarray after Eurostar halted all trains in and out of Paris due to a World War II bomb at Gare du Nord.
February
European football club takeovers halve in a year
Just 23 clubs in Europe changed hands in 2024, according to figures from governing body UEFA, a steep drop from the 44 that were sold in 2023, and 48 in 2022.
Trump-Macron bromance; Musk rattles markets; Frequent flyer changes
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Chalmers straps in for trip to Trump World
The treasurer’s visit to Washington this week shows the difficulties of navigating the risks and presidential whims dominating any interaction with the Trump White House.
How the French feed 3000 people without a snail in sight
France is engaging in “carrier diplomacy”, sending its biggest warship to Australia as part of a five-month Indo-Pacific deployment amid rising China tensions.
January
How design studio Festen is redefining Parisian elegance
Interior power duo Charlotte de Tonnac and Hugo Sauzay are shaping the look and feel of the city’s hotels
European carmakers braced for tough 2025 despite ‘firework’ of launches
The return of EV sales growth this year will also come with the high costs of meeting tougher emissions rules and more discounts as consumers seek affordable cars.