Europe claims four places among the world’s top 10 cities for economic strength, liveability and future potential: London, Paris, Dublin and Zurich. The US accounts for five, led by New York.
The trial of nine executives from the Hélin International firm, three lawyers and a French certified public accountant began on Monday in Paris. They stand accused of systematically helping more than 300 French taxpayers evade taxes for years using sophisticated schemes....
Students blockaded dozens of high schools and universities across France on Tuesday after rejecting the government's proposed education reforms, although turnout was down on previous blockade days....
The jury for the Goncourt Prize, France's most prestigious literary award, has delivered its verdict, amid controversy over the dominant role of the Madrigall group in the selections....
