La coup de Grasset: The exodus of authors and the choice of a collective response
Not wanting to drift with their publishing house after Olivier Nora’s ouster, 170 authors have announced that they are leaving Grasset. Writer Oscar Coop-Phane reflects on his experience. Bookseller Gwilherm…
History and heritage: Vacheron Constantin look back in time to create new watchmaking marvels
New horizons, near and far. Wherever you set your sights on going the Swiss luxury firm Vacheron Constantin want to help you get there with its latest collection which is…
Lebanon president says his country is in ‘a new phase’ after Israel truce
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun declared Friday that the newly brokered ceasefire marks the start of a “new phase” for Lebanon, vowing the country will move toward permanent agreements with Israel.…
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will ‘not remain open’ if US blockade continues
A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran showed signs of strain Saturday as Tehran threatened to re-close the Strait of Hormuz over an ongoing American naval blockade. Read more…
Hublot CEO Julien Tornare: ‘Culture and emotion drives our creativity’
Music, art and sport are the source of powerful emotions which the Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot is seeking to harness with its latest Big Bang Reloaded collection. Read More
Padel holidays: One of the world’s fastest-growing sports becomes a smash hit for travel
Hotels and resorts are turning padel into a travel draw, blending sport, luxury stays and social play across Europe and beyond. Read More
Latest news bulletin | April 18th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 18th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
First cruise ship transits the Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began
Iran and the US said the strategic waterway, which has been effectively closed since the beginning of the war, will be fully open to commercial traffic for the remainder of…
Trial of five men accused of sending exploding parcels for Russia starts in Lithuania
Investigators found that two test parcels had been sent to the United States and Canada, while two others intended for those countries were found in Amsterdam. Read More
Oil flows from Russia via Druzhba pipeline to Hungary could resume next week, Magyar says
The pipeline, which delivers Russian oil to Hungary via Ukraine, has been a source of contention between Budapest and Kyiv after flows were stopped when it sustained damage in a…