Ile-Del-France, France News

Actor Dustin hoffman arrives at the Cesar Film Awards 2009 at the Theatre du Chatelet on February 27, 2009 in Paris, France.

The city of Paris has been forced to pump taxpayers' money into the deflated tyres of its widely-copied, self-service, bicycle hire scheme.

The recent crash of Miley Cyrus' tour bus early this Friday morning on the 20th of November 2009 cost a life.

From pots and pans to antique chandeliers, the last belongings from the homes of Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Berge went on sale Tuesday, with the late fashion icon's bulldog looking on.

Small steel tug 9 meters. No engine but propeller shaft and blade as well as rudder are on.

Uma Thurman As soon as loses one high-profile leading lady, he gains another one for his upcoming film "Bel Ami." Of course, Nicole Kidman was never officially booked for the movie - an offer went out, but a deal was never solidified - but now everyone's favorite "Twilight" vampire is set to star opposite Uma Thurman in the picture, according to ...

Laurent Garnier will bring a varied mix. Stereosonic is changing focus with diverse dance, not flesh, to the fore, writes Paris Pompor.

Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson leave the Christian Lacroix '09 Spring Summer Haute Couture fashion show on July 1, 2008 in Paris, France.

A 13-year-old French boy who allegedly set out to mow down his teachers with a shotgun has been charged with attempted murder and released on bail, officials say.

His shocking crime? Awarding Tokyo more three-star restaurant ratings than Paris, thereby crowning the Japanese metropolis the new gastronomic capital of the world.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives for an EU summit in Brussels, Friday Oct.

According to New Scientist , cellphones could soon be used to fight noise pollution.

Luxury cocoon ... the Horizon Club lounge in Kuala Lumpur's Shangri-La hotel. Travellers increasingly are finding no reason to leave their plush hotel lounges, writes Tamara Thiessen.

An obscure law from the 1800s that is still on the books bans women from wearing pants in Paris, according to the Telegraph .

Jon Gosselin: 'I Can't Forgive Myself,' But 'I Do Apologize To Kate' PREV NEXT Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are spotted holding hands while leaving Bourget Airport in Paris, France on November 10, 2009 Jon Gosselin smiles while hosting a pool party at Wet Republic at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on August 29, 2009 Jon and Kate Gosselin and ...

Angry Parisians overturn a car after a company promised a massive cash giveaway but then failed to deliver / AP Internet company planned cash giveaway Stunt pulled after crowd grew too big Angry mob goes on rampage though Paris AN ANGRY crowd hurled missiles and tipped over a vehicle near the Eiffel Tower in Paris overnight after a company promised ...

Dr. Alexandra Palmer, a senior curator at the Royal Ontario Museum, is the author of Dior: A New Look, A New Enterprise .

November 14, 2009: LIAM GALLAGHER has finally lifted the lid on the true story behind the OASIS split - his brother NOEL used their furious bust-up as an excuse to quit the band.

Actor Clint Eastwood poses after he received the Legion d'Honneur from French President Nicolas Sarkozy at Elysee Palace on November 13, 2009 in Paris, France.

Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke has confirmed the worst-kept secret in showbiz - Robert Pattinson is dating co-star Kristen Stewart .