First Hollywood turned its attention to Coco Chanel, now it’s the turn of Yves Saint Laurent. As two new movies are released, Louise O’Neill looks at the life of the iconic designer.

FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy will reduce his workload for a few days after suffering a dizzy spell brought on by jogging in hot weather and a heavy schedule, his office said.

French President Jacques Chirac remained hospitalised for a third day today with a blood vessel problem as the head of his political party said no one would stop his quest for the presidency in two years’ time.