PARIS, France — The world’s largest video game tournament will be held in Paris this summer instead of Saudi Arabia, partly due to disruptions caused by the Middle East war, organizers said. The 2026 edition of the Esports World Cup — to be held from July 6 to Aug.

The best time to visit Paris is from June to August and September to October. Both summer and fall have its ups and downs. From June to August the weather in Paris is just about parfait (perfect). Average highs are in the high 70s and there are long days of sunshine.

Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega’s Pontegadea Inversiones is in talks to buy an office in central Paris for about €850 million ($985 million) in what will be the biggest European office deal since 2022.

Celine, Saint Laurent and Givenchy are returning to the Paris men's lineup while Jacquemus is sitting the fashion week running June 23 to 28.

Celine’s Michael Rider and Givenchy’s Sarah Burton will be making their men’s runway debuts, and Meryll Rogge will show her first men’s collection under her namesake label.

Victor Wembanyama is going home to France next season. The San Antonio Spurs — and this season's unanimous Defensive Player of the Year pick in Wembanyama — are headed to Europe next season for a pair of regular-season games.