Rapper Kendrick Lamar has once again topped the list of Grammy nominations, receiving nine nods. He will compete for "Album of the Year" with Lady Gaga, who earned six nominations.
Serhiy Rebrov replaced the injured Arseniy Batahov and Volodymyr Brazhko with Taras Mykhavko and Yehor Nazaryna in the Ukrainian national team. The changes took place on the eve of matches against France and Iceland.
UK Defense Secretary John Healey stated that US President Donald Trump could persuade Putin to start peace talks regarding Russia's war against Ukraine. Healey emphasized that Trump played a key role in establishing a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
The European Commission has unveiled a plan to connect all European capitals with high-speed rail lines by 2040. This involves expanding existing lines and creating new ones, allowing trains to reach speeds of over 250 km/h.
The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into TikTok over the possible dissemination of content promoting suicide. The investigation concerns the platform's algorithm and control over the safety of materials, following a report by a French parliamentary committee.
Serhiy Rebrov named the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against France and Iceland. Yevhen Volynets and Arseniy Batagov were included for the first time, and Oleksandr Karavaev returned.
French cyclist Charles Coste, the oldest Olympic champion, has died at the age of 101. He was an Olympic champion in the team pursuit and a torchbearer at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The French Prosecutor's Office has established that the high-profile daytime robbery of the Louvre, during which historical valuables worth $102 million were stolen, was carried out by petty criminals from poor northern districts of Paris. Three suspects have been arrested who have no ties to organized crime.
A 38-year-old woman has been officially charged and taken into custody for complicity in the organized robbery of the Louvre. A man previously detained in the case was released without charges.
Five suspects have been arrested in Paris in connection with the Louvre robbery that occurred on October 19. One of them is the main target of the investigation, his DNA is linked to the crime scene.
A trial has begun in France against Bulgarians accused of desecrating a Jewish memorial in Paris. The investigation believes that the action was organized by Russian special services to incite interethnic hatred.
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle has released the first Christmas line of the As Ever brand, which includes candles, honey, and wine. The central elements of the collection are a $64 candle and an $89 bottle of Napa Valley Brut 2021 wine.
Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, testified in court about the impact of fakes about her mother's gender. The disinformation campaign deprived the first lady of peace and confidence, turning into a source of psychological pressure.
On October 28, Wild Food Day, World Judo Day, International Animation Day, and Grandparents' Day are celebrated. Orthodox Christians commemorate the Martyr Paraskeva.
In Paris, ten individuals have appeared in court over cyberbullying against Brigitte Macron, accused of spreading malicious comments claiming she is a man. Among the accused are a teacher, an IT specialist, and an elected official, with the trial set to last two days.
Two Frenchmen, one of whom was caught at the airport, have been arrested for the Louvre robbery. They were identified by DNA found at the crime scene.
American singer Katy Perry officially confirmed her relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The couple celebrated the singer's 41st birthday together in Paris at the Crazy Horse Paris cabaret.
Detectives investigating the over $100 million Louvre robbery have uncovered digital evidence of a museum guard's cooperation with the criminals. The gang obtained confidential information about the security system and stole eight jewels from the French crown.
Two criminals involved in the Louvre robbery were arrested on Saturday evening, one in Roissy, the other in Seine-Saint-Denis. However, eight jewels of the French crown, worth 88 million euros, are still missing.
A painting by the famous artist Klein was sold in France for over 18 million euros. The painting has no images or landscapes; it is entirely monochrome, featuring a blue color patented by the artist.
French law enforcement has released a video showing the escape of criminals after the Louvre robbery, where two men left the museum on a lift and disappeared on scooters. The perpetrators stole eight pieces of jewelry, smashing display cases with power tools and threatening security guards.
Three inmates of France's La Santé prison are under investigation for a video threatening to kill former President Nicolas Sarkozy. The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into the death threats, and Sarkozy intends to file a civil lawsuit.
Singer Rihanna suffered losses of $36 million due to the unsuccessful joint fashion project Fenty with Louis Vuitton. The reason for the failure was the COVID-19 pandemic and the high cost of the collections, which made them inaccessible to most fans.
The "Maison des Lumières Denis Diderot" museum in Langres, France, was robbed, with almost 2,000 18th-century gold and silver coins disappearing. This happened after a series of other robberies of French museums, including the Louvre, the Musée Jacques Chirac, the Musée Adrien Dubouché, and the National Museum of Natural History in Paris.
In the second quarter of 2025, housing prices in the EU increased by 5. 4%, and rents by 3.2% compared to the same quarter of 2024. London and Paris remain leaders in the highest rental prices.
The Louvre has reopened three days after the theft of Napoleon's jewels worth almost 100 million euros. The museum director has been summoned to the Senate for questioning regarding security.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, sentenced to 5 years, has been provided with round-the-clock security by two police officers. Law enforcement officers will accompany him everywhere to ensure his physical safety.
Louvre director Laurence des Cars submitted her resignation after the museum robbery, but the Élysée Palace refused to accept it. The French Minister of Culture and President Macron expressed support for her candidacy, rejecting her resignation.
The Louvre curator estimated the economic damage from the theft of eight pieces of jewelry from the museum last Sunday at 88 million euros. Paris prosecutor Laura Becqua expressed hope that the perpetrators would not decide to melt down the jewels.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived at La Santé prison in Paris to serve a five-year sentence. His supporters gathered outside the prison, and his lawyers filed a petition for parole.
