This Month
‘Barbarians’ clash with police in Paris during Champions League final
Even before half-time of a game PSG won 5-0, police in riot gear ran towards disorderly fans who threw bottles and let off fireworks as they retreated.
May
‘Fake My Run’ is exactly what it sounds like
The website – that lets you trick apps such as Strava with fake workouts – was meant to poke fun at a real social problem. But many people are conflicted.
Kidnappings, severed finger: Violent crime sweeps crypto industry
A new trend of physical violence around the world is targeting the industry as the largely unregulated currency surges in value.
BioScout goes global using AI to protect farms, vineyards from disease
The venture capital-backed start-up is expanding internationally after its founders turned scientific research into an increasingly lucrative agricultural tech player.
Labor’s pro-Israel group warns Albanese against recognising Palestine
Party group tells prime minister that such a move would be seen as a reward for terrorist group Hamas.
Husic urges Israel sanctions; Shvets’ advice for investors; Rich divorce tips
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
‘Joking around’: Macron plays down his wife’s face push
The French president said the incident was overblown. The pair married in 2007 after meeting at the high school where he was a student and she was a teacher.
‘No range limits’: Ukraine gets green light from Germany
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Ukraine has been given permission to use weapons supplied by its allies to launch strikes deep inside Russia.
Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut leaves Cannes weeping
The Marvel actor tried to blend into the background so that 95-year-old June Squibb, star of her “intimate” new movie “Eleanor the Great” could shine.
Perrier caught in scandal. Is ‘natural’ water even real any more?
An inquiry has accused Nestlé and French officials of hiding – literally, behind an armoire – the filtering and treatment of “natural” Perrier water.
Two dead as Mexican Navy training ship hits Brooklyn Bridge
At least 19 people were injured and taken to hospitals. New York mayor Eric Adams said in a social media post after midnight that two had died and two were critical.
How the Moet Hennessy empire spiralled into crisis
Once a cash cow, LVMH’s drinks business has now been hit by a global downturn, soaring prices, dubious deals and hubris.
A chefs’ guide to eating out in Berlin
Where to find the best currywurst, kebab and vegan fine dining, according to the top Berliner taste-makers.
France accuses enemies of fake news after ‘cocaine bag’ claims
President Emmanuel Macron’s office hit back after a humble tissue became the centre of an online ‘fake news’ meme about European leaders using drugs.
Eurovision fans find Swiss franc’s latest surge hits a sour note
With the Swiss franc’s gains over the years, prices on the ground in Basel potentially make it one of the most expensive destinations in the event’s history.
How India’s military might stacks up against Pakistan’s
Pakistan’s 660,000-strong military is less than half the size of India’s and its defence spending was a 10th of its eastern neighbour’s last year.
Germany confirms new leader after historic setback in leaders’ vote
A frenetic day in German politics saw Friedrich Merz finally clinch the chancellorship after a stunning first-round defeat in a parliamentary vote.
Emily’s in Paris. Macron wants a Netflix there too
Information is power and so is entertainment. With Donald Trump now threatening tariffs on films, Europe needs the equivalent of an Airbus for streaming.
‘Worst market in 20 years’. Bordeaux wine producers slash prices
Heavy rain and flagging investor interest have made this year’s so-called en primeur campaign a tough one for the French region’s producers.
April
Why Spain’s unprecedented power collapse could happen again
The massive outage this week raises concerns about the resilience of infrastructure in Europe and implications for moves away from fossil fuels.