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Friday Morning Spice
29 May 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
French cafés reopen. Trump signs social media exec order. Epstein was not depressed. No roller-coaster screaming. Partying after lockdown.
Hectic: Watch These Actresses Walk Out Of The ‘French Oscars’ Following Roman Polanski’s Win [Videos]
02 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Roman Polanski was a big winner on Friday night at the Césars, but very few applauded his victory and some walked out.
Here’s Who Bought That R3,2 Billion Villa In France [Images]
28 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Remember that Cap Ferrat mansion that we told you about last year? It’s now in the hands of one very wealthy man.
For Your Friday – Beautiful, Soothing Images Of The World Record Ballooning Attempt
02 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Hundreds of hot air balloons took to the skies at the Grand Est Mondial Air Ballons festival, in an attempt to break a world record.
‘Morally Bankrupt Sex Fiend’ – Behind Closed Doors With Marie Antoinette
06 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Marie Antoinette’s private chambers reveal more than just lavish silk tapestries and over-the-top rococo flourishes.
Revealed: Putin Aide’s Blonde Bombshell Daughter Working In Euro Parliament – Says Gays Should Keep It a Secret [Photos]
27 Feb 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
The daughter of Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, is working in the European Parliament. Some countries are a little worried about a security breach.
Lightsaber Duelling Is Now An Official Sport In France [Video]
19 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The fencing federation in France has declared that lightsaber duelling is now a recognised competitive sport.
Videos Show ‘Worst Paris Unrest In A Decade’
03 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
French president Emmanuel Macron is facing his biggest challenge since taking office, after riots erupted over fuel hikes, escalating into an anti-government movement.
These Are The Most Powerful Passports In The World
07 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Singapore used to hold the top spot for the nation with the most powerful passport in the world. They’ve now been knocked into second place.
Why The Long Face? Watch As A Horse Gallops Into A Bar [Video]
03 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Sometimes, life imitates comedy. Here, a horse runs into a bar, causing customers to flee in panic. You can make up your own punchline.
Monday Morning Spice
16 Jul 2018 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
France take World Cup. Pussy Riot rushed the field. WeWork bans meat. Vaping pilot made plane drop 21k feet. Rolls Royce flying taxi. Scarlett pulls out of trans role.
Please Enjoy This R5 Billion House On Cap Ferrat
19 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Located on the divine Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat coastline, in the south of France, is the world’s most expensive home. If you have the cash to burn, though.
French Law Says Children Over Five Can Consent To Sex
14 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The age of consent in France is a rather confusing affair, as there’s no law that defines sex with someone below a fixed age as rape. Now women are fighting to change that.
Fetish Toys, Roller Skates And A Polaroid: How The “The Trendiest Store In The World” Is Saying Goodbye
04 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After 20 years in the business a famous Parisian boutique is closing its doors, but not without one last bang: a collab bringing us fetish toys, skateboards and lighters.
How Hermès Is Still One Of The World’s Most Luxurious Brands 180 Years Later
18 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Hermès is one of the most luxurious brands in the world, and its recent financial report shows just how well it is doing. But what features have helped the brand stay relevant?
Are You Aware That The French Presidential Hopeful’s Wife Was Once His Teacher And Old Enough To Be His Mother?
24 Apr 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Over in the US certain politicians are fond of trading in their models for new ones every decade or so, but this French front-runner has taken a different approach.
Helmet Cam Captures The Moment A Wingsuit Jumper Smashes Into Trees [Video]
27 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As an adrenalin junkie, I would love to do some ‘wingsuiting’ but I would definitely choose to do so with nothing growing out of the ground standing 20ft high
Friday Morning Spice
09 Sep 2016 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Scores trapped in French Alps cable cars. Maimane not scared. Burrito drone deliveries are real. Pokemon Go wearable. $3m Drake jewelry heist. Kalk Bay relief. Model with beard wins record.
The Moment French Police Shot And Killed The Truck Driver – And The Destruction He Left Behind [Video]
15 Jul 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The moment when police started firing at the lorry that caused havoc in Nice last night was captured on video. It doesn’t make for easy viewing.
The Reasons Terrorists Keep Targeting France
15 Jul 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
France has been the victim of Islamic-based terrorist attacks since the 80s – but why? George Packer gives us some hard-hitting insight.
They’ve Identified The Lorry Driver Behind The France Attacks
15 Jul 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
In a country that is supposed to be on its way to recovery, yet another horrific terror attack has occurred. Now details are emerging regarding the driver.
Wednesday Morning Spice
15 Jun 2016 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Paris protest bloodshed. US gun shares spike. Orlando killer’s wife bought ammo with him. Reeva’s dad disgusted in Roux. Russia gets suspended disqualification. Top countries people are leaving. Label drops Leona Lewis.
Mental: World’s Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail [Images]
11 Mar 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
While the world’s largest cruise ship is set for delivery early May, it set off on it’s first test run. Check the size of the monster.
France Bans Supermarket Food Waste
05 Feb 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Tonnes of food goes to waste every year and now France has done something to make sure it has a chance to better the life of someone in need.
CHILLING: Eiffel Tower Collapses In New ISIS Message Addressing Francois Hollande [Video]
25 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It seems that among its members, ISIS have put together a pretty good production team who are even into Western movies. Tut tut.
This Is What You Need To Know About That Viral Tweet Of The Eiffel Tower
17 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Read a powerful letter on the influence of social media and how at once it can be powerful, yet useless.
WAR: France Showers Bombs On ISIS [Video]
16 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Last night, France deployed 12 bombers which targeted a massive IS recruitment centre in northern Syria. Shit’s getting real.
Monday Morning Spice
16 Nov 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South African In Paris Tells Of Sombre Mood 24 Hours After Attacks. Cameron And Obama Urge Putin To Back Them Over IS. Zuma To Get Superjet By April. Backpacker, Go Home: How Tourism Is Ruining Everything
Topless Air France Director Scales Fence To Escape Staff Following Job Cuts [Video]
06 Oct 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As tension rises in the home of France’s airline, angry employees rip the shirts off the backs of management in protest.
Has Charlie Hebdo Gone Too Far With This Drowned Syrian Boy Cartoon?
15 Sep 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As the Syrian refugee movement spreads across Europe and shows the world the darker side of the lives of asylum seekers from both angles, satire is still being regarded as offensive and abusive.
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