The French brand Chanel has used Mykola Leontovych's “Shchedryk” melody in a new Christmas video for its makeup collection. In the video, top model Vittoria Cerreti waits for the first snow to the legendary Ukrainian melody.
Four masked criminals stole five 18th-century collection boxes from the Cognac-Jeux Museum in Paris. The theft occurred in front of visitors, and the attackers smashed the cases with axes and baseball bats.
Milan's Via Monte Napoleone has become the most expensive shopping street in the world with a rental rate of €20,000 per m². This is the first time in 34 years that a European city has topped this rating.
The British band Jamiroquai has announced The Heels of Steel Tour with 14 concerts in Europe. The tour will start on November 6, 2025 in Barcelona and end on December 12 in Birmingham.
French composer Charles Dumont has died in Paris at the age of 95. He composed more than 40 songs for Edith Piaf and collaborated with Barbra Streisand and Dalida.
EU High Representative Josep Borrell is in favor of allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike at Russian territory. He plans to discuss this issue with EU member states at a meeting in Brussels.
A 40-year-old drug addicted man took four hostages in a restaurant in Issy-les-Moulineaux. After a 3-hour operation, an elite police unit arrested the attacker, and all the hostages were unharmed.
In a restaurant in the French town of Issy-Le-Moulineau, the owner is holding back several employees of the establishment. The area is cordoned off by a large police force, firefighters arrived on the scene.
The Kosovo national team left the field in the 93rd minute of the match against Romania because of pro-Serbian chants from the fans. The players refused to return to the field, and the match was interrupted with the score tied 0-0.
At the France-Israel soccer match, fans booed the Israeli anthem. The game was held under heavy security due to recent clashes in Amsterdam, and Macron and Barnier were present at the stadium.
The British prime minister plans to discuss with Biden at the G20 summit the allocation of the $20 billion promised by the United States for Ukraine. Starmer also intends to raise the issue of authorizing the use of Storm Shadow missiles deep into Russia.
The leaders of France and Britain plan to convince Biden to allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles deep into russia. The talks will take place in Paris during the Armistice Day ceremony.
Israel's National Security Council urged citizens not to attend the November 14 soccer match with France due to threats. It also recommended avoiding other mass events in Europe due to possible attacks.
The French president will attend a soccer match with Israel at the Stade de France on November 14. For security purposes, 5000 law enforcement officers will be mobilized due to a “high risk” after anti-Semitic incidents in Amsterdam.
Israeli security forces raided the French-administered territory in Jerusalem, detaining two diplomats. The incident took place in the presence of the French Foreign Minister and provoked a sharp reaction from Paris.
Netflix's Paris and Amsterdam offices are being searched on suspicion of tax fraud. The investigation in France has been going on since 2022, and the company has already had similar problems in Italy.
A fight between teenagers involving the use of cold steel took place on a Paris suburban train. Four victims, aged 16-17, were seriously injured, including the loss of an arm and a split skull.
Bolem Buchibu, who worked on Ratatouille and Lilo and Stitch, was convicted of child sexual abuse. The designer organized the crimes in the Philippines and pleaded guilty in court.
UNN presents a selection of 12 iconic books for fall reading. Among the recommended works are world classics, philosophical reflections, and contemporary literature covering various genres and topics.
A selection of touching and romantic films of various genres to watch this weekend. These include stories about an unusual family, a talented composer, time travel, hotel adventures, and culinary experiments.
MHP presented its own culinary solutions and value-added products at SIAL 2024. The company demonstrated ready-to-cook dishes at an interactive two-story stand with a VR zone.
Brovary has allocated UAH 1. 5 million to support Olympians and develop sports. The funds will be used to reimburse athletes' travel expenses and help participants of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
A Paris court sentenced 65-year-old Eugène Ruamusio to 27 years in prison for complicity in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. He was accused of organizing killings and inciting attacks on the Tutsi ethnic group.
Germany, under Scholz's leadership, will play a decisive role in Ukraine's accession to NATO and ending the war.
Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri won the Ballon d'Or in 2024, beating three Real Madrid players. The ceremony in Paris also presented awards in other categories.
In November 2024, five new films of different genres will be released in Ukraine. These include an action movie with Dwayne Johnson, two horror films, a post-apocalyptic thriller, and a biographical drama about an opera singer.
The trial of Gerard Depardieu has begun in Paris over allegations of sexual harassment from two women during filming in 2021. The actor faces up to 5 years in prison and a fine of 75 thousand euros.
The final Run4Victory race with a thousand participants took place on Trukhaniv Island in support of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine “Charter”. The event raised 800 thousand hryvnias and demonstrated a unique military robot dog.
FATF did not include russia in the list of money-laundering countries despite Ukraine's demands. China, India, Saudi Arabia and South Africa opposed this decision, extending only the suspension of russia's membership in the organization.
France will deliver three Mirage 2000-5 aircraft to Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025. The fighter jets will be equipped with Scalp missiles and AASM bombs for air-to-ground combat missions.
