Business French political instability is undermining Europe's AI momentum The EU may further lose its artificial intelligence (AI) competitiveness to the US and China amid French political instability caused by the far-right’s stance on immigration controls and foreign investment restrictions. 20/06/2024
Business Deloitte: Creativity should be at the heart of business transformation Deloitte Digital explains why storytelling, creativity and communication should be a vital part of business transformation. 20/06/2024
No Comment Global Fitness stars compete at HYROX 2024 in Nice The 2024 HYROX World Championships, brought together elite athletes for a three-day fitness competition on the French Riviera. 19/06/2024
Lifestyle AI in beauty: ‘Skincare, body and mind will always be human’ The world’s first-ever AI beauty pageant, Miss AI, was introduced earlier this year. But one leading beauty brand isn’t planning to replace humans anytime soon. 19/06/2024
Business Charitable partnerships are good for business, here’s why Fuelled by conflict and emergencies, UNICEF’s work to protect the rights of children around the world is in constant demand. But key to its own survival are private sector partnerships. 19/06/2024
Business What is mobility media and why it’s the next big thing in advertising Uber is betting big on mobility media with revenue forecasted to hit US$1 billion this year., But what exactly is mobility media and why is the ride sharing giant playing in this space? 19/06/2024
Work From playground to production: How AI will transform creative work Are you a creative and wondering how AI will change the way you work? From individual tasks to transformative production, Adobe’s Eric Hall explains how marketers can leverage AI’s exploding potential. 18/06/2024
Business The new focus making digital dominate global ad spend Spending on global advertising is set to rise by an overall 5% this year, with digital fueling the growth, according to new data. 18/06/2024
Business French firms on edge as alliance looks to raise more taxes The newly formed left-wing alliance New Popular Front reveals plans to support tax increases in order to fund more government spending. 18/06/2024
Culture news Iconic French actress Anouk Aimée dies aged 92 Known for her roles in European arthouse films such as Jacques Demy's 'Lola' and Federico Fellini's '8½', Aimée was one of Europe's best-loved femme fatales. 18/06/2024
France France beefs up security measures ahead of Olympics opening ceremony The planned six-kilometre sailing route down the Senne has become a major talking point for its unique open-air event setup and its exposure to potential danger. 18/06/2024
Business After record growth in 2023, what is the next step for Spotify? Music streaming giant Spotify is stepping into a new stage of growth - one that focuses on more artist diversity and non-music content. 18/06/2024
Business EY: The growth at all costs era is over. Sustainability is key Businesses have never been under so much pressure to deliver on sustainability but balancing it with profitability is becoming increasingly complex in a world of geopolitical unrest and disinformation. 17/06/2024
Europe News World's largest arms expo in Paris marred by ongoing conflicts For the first time, Israel was barred from the event due to its ongoing offensive in Gaza. Other absentees include Russia and Belarus due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. 17/06/2024
Markets French political risks shake European markets: Analysts react European stock markets opened cautiously after last week's sell-off. Analysts continue to highlight French political risks as major source of risks heading into snap elections in less than two weeks. 17/06/2024
Lifestyle Louis Vuitton sets tails & tongues wagging with new canine collection Louis Vuitton unveils its latest Pharrell Williams collaboration, a dog-themed Men's collection. 17/06/2024
Markets London regains markets crown as France dips amid political uncertainty The FTSE 100 wins out to become Europe's biggest equity market once more as sell-offs due to French political uncertainty lead to heavy losses in France. 17/06/2024
Business Cannes Lions 2024: Here’s what to expect The global advertising and communications business is descending on the French Riviera to thrash out the future of creativity at Cannes Lions 2024. 17/06/2024
Living Parisians are ditching their cars thanks to these 5 city-wide changes From big picnics to car-free days and new cycle lanes, Paris is speeding ahead with sustainable transport initiatives. 16/06/2024
France IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status in Paris Olympics The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in their first round of decisions. 15/06/2024
Art A look back at BMW's most iconic Art Cars to celebrate Le Mans As anticipation builds for this year's Le Mans endurance race, we explore the history and evolution of BMW's iconic Art Car project. 15/06/2024
Health news One in four people say they choose to stay up late on their screens A large survey of French households found that many people say screens have a harmful effect on their lives. 14/06/2024
Economy French inflation up in May driven by higher energy and food prices French inflation inched up to 2.3% in May. Increases in food prices and energy costs contributed to this higher figure. However, services inflation softened over the same period. 14/06/2024
France French hostage returns home after two years' in Iranian prison The French national was accused of taking part in demonstrations over the killing of a young woman arrested for not abiding by Iran's strict female dress code. 13/06/2024
Europe News France's Republicans party expel Ciotti over alliance with far right Eric Ciotti has refused to resign, warning there may be "legal consequences" to his party's unanimous decision. 12/06/2024
Europe Decoded Euroviews. The far right will probably fall short in French legislative elections This is one heck of a chess move by President Macron. Whether it succeeds or not, it will make history. But it is a much more calculated move than it seems, Pierre-Alexandre Balland writes. 12/06/2024