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Mayor Anne Hidalgo
The Friedrichsbad in Baden-Baden has been running its 17-stage bathing circuit since 1877. The sequence moves through steadily rising heat, a soap-and-brush scrub partway through, then a cold plunge that resets the whole cycle before it climbs again.
Travel

6 ‘glowcation’ destinations for your next beauty and wellness fix

A trip built around a wellness treatment, beauty ritual or targeted pharmacy haul, ‘glowcations’ are trending throughout the travel world.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s Paris haute couture show was a storybook brought to life

The Philippines

Philippines’ South China Sea education push blurs ‘teaching the truth’ lines

Google

Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlash

Experts warn it could produce realistic geospatial fakes for misinformation, such as images of explosions, nuclear sites and militant bases.

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Google says it has seen cases of people sharing screenshots of generated imagery that appear to violate the company’s policies. Photo illustration: Reuters
Italy

Italy halts EU Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis

Over 50,000 people had rushed into Spanish territory from Morocco, sparking concern over border security.

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Science

Scalpers snap up local paper after profile on Fields winner Wang Hong goes viral

The Saturday edition of Guangxi Daily was resold at a 7,200 per cent mark-up after featuring the hometown maths superstar.

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France

Famed French DJ Kavinsky found dead in Paris

It was not immediately clear how he died, but emergency crews on Tuesday noted nothing suspicious.

Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, performs in the courtyard of the Elysee Palace in Paris in 2018. PhotoL via AP
France

France battles wildfire 4 times the size of Paris

Wednesday would be the hottest and driest day of the week, with elevated wildfire danger across every region of France.

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Russia

Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terror, issues wanted alert

FSB accuses app administration of enabling acts of sabotage and cyberfraud by Ukrainian forces.

France

French police arrest man who wounded 3 with knives in Paris

The man was detained ⁠by an off-duty police officer, and the motive of the attack remains unknown.

Police work in a cordoned off area after a knife-wielding man wounded three people in Paris on Monday. Photo: AFP
Japan

Japan courts India, Malaysia to escape US-China AI duopoly

Fears over foreign software curbs have pushed Tokyo to pitch its own tech to Asian partners and others.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend an economic forum in New Delhi on July 2. Photo: Kyodo
France

Modelling scout with links to Epstein found dead in France

Daniel Siad, 69, was one of several men accused of helping the US financier traffic and abuse women.

US-China relations

Crawfish soup on Mars? US Senate hears worries over China’s scientific ambitions

Republicans point to Beijing’s rising research spending, while Democrats warn Trump’s funding cuts could erode America’s ability to compete.

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Japan

Officials’ lavish travel sparks scrutiny of political spending in Japan

The Fukuoka prefectural government admitted it spent more than US$2 million on the excursions, triggering public anger.

The Fukuoka prefectural government office in Japan. Photo: Google Maps
Beauty

7 best beauty looks of Paris Haute Couture Week 2026, from Dior to Chanel

Schiaparelli, Robert Wun, Jean Paul Gaultier and more paired their extravagant haute couture looks with eye-catching make-up and hair that almost stole the show.

Paris Haute Couture Week 2026, held in early July, saw designers like Viktor & Rolf, Jean Paul Gaultier and Schiaparelli adding sparkles and texture to their pieces with striking beauty looks. Photos: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Fred jewellery shines with a timeless elegance that’s 90 years young

The French executive speaks to Style about LVMH’s ‘sunshine jeweller’, its iconic Force 10 pieces and elegant high jewellery.

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Style Edit: The legacy behind Buccellati’s handcrafted jewellery – interview

The Swiss executive tells Style about the maison’s new Venetian-inspired Serenissima collection and its devotion to artisanal excellence.

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France

Wildfires scorch historic forest near Paris as suspected arsonists arrested

Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris is among several wildfires in western Europe as summer temperatures soar.

A view from Milly-la-Foret shows smoke rising from a wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Ukraine allies meet in Paris to boost air defence, pressure Russia to end war

The 37-member Coalition of the Willing aims to develop ‘purely defensive’ anti-ballistic capabilities in Europe.

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China’s private sector

In just 7 days: China’s Midea rushes 20,000 air cons to France amid heatwave

Europe’s lethal heatwave drives China’s appliance giant to sprint production and slash delivery times.

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Fashion

Born in Hong Kong, loved by Blackpink’s Lisa and Cardi B. Who is Robert Wun?

The couturier, 34, talks about going from a hostile Hong Kong boys’ school to the London College of Fashion to dressing top celebrities.

Hong Kong-born and London-based fashion designer Robert Wun with a model wearing one of his creations in Paris on July 7, 2026. Photo: AFP
Paris Fashion Week: Haute Couture

Paris Haute Couture Week 2026: Balenciaga, Jean Paul Gaultier and Robert Wun

Day 3 saw dazzling debuts from Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga and Duran Lantink at Jean Paul Gaultier, while Cardi B attended Robert Wun’s show wearing one of his playful new gowns.

Dramatic shapes and vivid colours at Balenciaga haute couture fall/winter 2026-27. Photos: Handout
Robotics

‘Space race of our time’: can Europe compete with China, US in humanoid robots?

At the 2026 Machina Summit, European executives identify severe data training bottlenecks as a major obstacle – and urge policymakers to act.

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France

France’s Le Pen says she will run for president despite embezzlement conviction

An appeal court on Tuesday upheld Le Pen’s conviction for misusing public EU funds but shortened her ban on holding public office.

Haute Couture

Paris Haute Couture Week 2026: Dior and Schiaparelli for fall/winter

Bad Bunny, Michelle Yeoh and Emma Corrin were among the stars spotted at Schiaparelli, while Dior’s bridal piece had fans speculating about Taylor Swift’s wedding dress.

The Dior haute couture fall/winter 2026-27 show had plenty of pleats. Photo: AFP
China exports

Video | Europeans snap up Chinese-made air conditioners amid heatwave

Appliance makers Midea, Gree and TLC report surge in sales in major European markets as people around the continent struggle to stay cool.

Chinese cooling units in high demand amid Europe’s deadly heatwave
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Crime

Millions in Lalique jewellery stolen in daring French museum raid

Local mayor hits out at ‘major failure’ of security company after break-in by masked gang.

Singapore

US touts regional ‘balance’ in missile sale to Singapore. What does it mean?

The latest deal sheds light on distinct strategies in a broader American policy of ‘distributed deterrence’, analysts say.

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