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France and Saudi Arabia struck a €6 billion plan to build three amusement parks near Paris (one manga-themed) near Cergy-Pontoise, led by Qiddiya, expected to create about 22,000 jobs and form part of a broader package of deals in energy, AI, aviation, transport and defense signed during MBS’s visit to Paris.
China-based AG.AL clinched a surprise Esports World Cup victory in Paris after seven weeks of competition, securing the $7m top prize and beating the defending champions; the event, moved from Riyadh over safety concerns, drew a global audience with highlights including 15-year-old Craime’s Street Fighter 6 win and Ronaldo’s esports reveal, while critics flag Saudi involvement as 'sportswashing' even as organizers plan a return to Riyadh next year and the tournament boasted hundreds of millions of viewers and thousands of players from around the world.
Saudi Arabia will invest six billion euros ($7 billion) to build three mega theme parks on the outskirts of Paris (Cergy-Pontoise), financed by the Qiddiya entertainment group. Macron called the announcement extraordinary and said the projects would create about 22,000 jobs, with a scale unmatched since Disneyland Paris; one park is rumored to be Dragon Ball-themed.
President Macron will host Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a two-day state visit in Paris, kicking off with the Esports World Cup final and continuing with talks on regional security and expanding economic ties. Discussions will cover energy routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, the Iran conflict, Gaza-Israel, and broader Gulf stability, with several health, transport, and energy agreements set to be signed, as Riyadh seeks diversified security partnerships highlighted by the Mecca pact with Turkey and Pakistan.
Delta will launch its first long-haul service from Austin to Paris–CDG in March 2027, with daily summer flights aboard an Airbus A330-900neo; the AUS–CDG route marks a major expansion for its Texas focus city, making Paris the fourth nonstop European destination from AUS and prompting plans for 15 more gates and a larger Sky Club, while Delta remains the No. 2 carrier in Austin behind Southwest and European options grow through SkyTeam partners.
Delta Air Lines will launch Austin’s first nonstop flight to Paris–Charles de Gaulle, operating daily from March 27 to October 24, 2027 on an Airbus A330-900neo with connections via Paris to Europe, India, and Africa. The move is backed by incentives including 24 months of waived landing fees and up to $500,000 in marketing, with Opportunity Austin contributing marketing support, as Delta expands its Austin network to about 30 destinations and 70+ departures on peak days by summer 2027.
Delta will launch Austin’s first nonstop service to Paris-Charles de Gaulle on March 27, 2027, operating daily during the summer season on an Airbus A330-900neo, making AUS the only U.S. city with a nonstop to Europe. Through its joint venture with Air France–KLM (and Virgin Atlantic), the route will tie into extensive Europe, India, and Africa connectivity, with up to 10 weekly nonstop flights between Austin and Europe in peak summer to Paris and Amsterdam.
Paris staged a high-diving demonstration in the reclaimed Seine to showcase the river’s potential as a venue for sport and public events, signaling ongoing river-restoration ambitions and the city’s interest in using waterways for athletic competitions.
Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper were photographed in Paris wearing left-hand rings identified as Boucheron wedding bands — Hadid’s Quatre Radiant Edition Wedding Band and Cooper’s Godron Pink Gold Wedding Band. There is no public engagement or marriage announcement, the rings aren’t matching, and the couple’s relationship status remains unconfirmed.
Victor Wembanyama led a large portion of the Spurs’ rotation to Paris for a mid-summer workout at Nanterre 92, bringing together teammates including De’Aaron Fox, Harrison Barnes, Tobias Harris and Kelly Olynyk as the club builds cohesion ahead of October. The trip signals strong team alignment, with Wembanyama focusing on a tougher conditioning and a more robust post game after a blood clot scare, aided by Hakeem Olajuwon and work on a Dirk fade, as they aim to improve his scoring impact and playoff readiness.
Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid were spotted walking in Paris with thin rings on their ring fingers, prompting speculation that they may be married. No engagement ring has been publicly shown, and reps have not commented; the low-key sighting fits their public approach and relationship timeline since 2023.
Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper were spotted in Paris wearing slim bands on their left ring fingers, sparking engagement or marriage speculation with no official confirmation from reps. The couple, dating about three years, have kept their romance private but have recently appeared together at events and on social media, including a May 3, 2025 Instagram hard launch.
Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper were spotted walking hand-in-hand in Paris, both wearing gold rings, which has fans buzzing about a potential engagement as they enjoyed a casual, athleisure outing and headed toward a hotel.
Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid were photographed in Paris wearing thin matching rings on their left hands and holding hands, triggering renewed marriage speculation. The couple, who have been dating since October 2023, are also parents—Hadid with daughter Khai and Cooper with daughter Lea—though reps haven’t commented on the rings. They were last seen publicly together at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, and the sighting adds to ongoing speculation about their future.
French DJ Kavinsky, real name Vincent Belorgey and known for the synth-pop hit Nightcall, was found dead at his Paris home; an investigation into the cause of death is underway. The 50-year-old, who opened for Daft Punk in 2007 and whose Nightcall featured in Drive and the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony, has drawn tributes from French officials including culture minister Catherine Pégard and President Emmanuel Macron.