A burkini is a full-body swimsuit that covers everything except the face, hands and feet The name is a mix of the words "burka" and "bikini" Unlike burkas, burkinis leave the face free Burkinis ...

Invented by Australian businesswoman Aheda Zanetti, the burkini has been banned in Nice after the deputy mayor called the swimsuit "politically motivated and incompatible with European culture".

Campaigners persuaded Grenoble's city authority to allow burkinis in public pools last month (file pic) France's highest administrative court has upheld a ban on full-body "burkini" swimsuits in ...