French woman duped by AI Brad Pitt faces mockery online: Anne, 53, was subject to nationwide ridicule after a TV show revealed how she paid out huge sums to ...
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Quick Glance: AI Scam: French Woman Loses Life Savings to Fraudsters
- A French woman lost €830,000 after being scammed by fraudsters impersonating Brad Pitt.
- Anne acknowledged being deceived and called for assistance in locating the scammers.
- TF1 withdrew a program highlighting her story after it incited harassment against her.
- The incident sparked online discussions, revealing both ridicule and sympathy for Anne, while experts warned about the risks of AI-related scams.
Mockery of woman conned out of $855K by AI-generated Brad Pitt leads TV channel to pull interview
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Quick Glance: Woman Duped Out of $850K by Fake Brad Pitt Romance
- A 53-year-old French woman was scammed out of $850,000, believing she was in a relationship with Brad Pitt.
- The scammer initially posed as Pitt's mother and later requested money for supposed gifts and cancer treatment.
- While married, the woman divorced her husband to pursue the scammer, sending large sums of her divorce settlement.
- The scam was uncovered in 2024 when she saw a recent photo of Pitt with his girlfriend.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said he could see the two separate European programmes working on new fighter jets and combat air systems being combined in future ... Show more
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Latest: French interior ministry clarifies new language test rules for foreigners in France
thelocal.fr/20250115/latest-french-interior-ministry-clarifies-new-language-test-rules-for-foreigners-in-france
AFP AI deal.
Agence France-Presse and French artificial intelligence company Mistral AI sign deal for the start-up's chatbot to use news agency reports to ... Show more
AFP strikes deal for France's Mistral AI to use news articles
AFP strikes deal for France's Mistral AI to use news articles
Russia says infrastructure attacks in response to Ukrainian attacks using Western weaponry
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/01/16/russia-says-infrastructure-attacks-in-response-to-ukrainian-attacks-using-western-weaponry
Octopus Energy acquires OX2's French solar unit to boost development Octopus Energy acquires OX2's French solar unit to boost development | Reuters
Some Paris Olympic athletes ask for medals to be replaced after quickly deteriorating
apnews.com/article/paris-olympics-damaged-medals-eff39f926cd8499d9dfa444d4feb9e53
When Sylvester Stallone’s French dubbing artist died, AI recreated his voice. His daughter is not happy
cnn.com/2025/01/15/entertainment/alain-dorval-ai-voice-scli-intl/
New premier offers talks to revise Macron's contested pension reform: France's new Prime Minister François Bayrou has given labour groups three months to devise ...
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UK and France in talks over sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine after potential deal with Russia
telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/15/uk-france-talks-peacekeeping-troops-ukraine-war-russia/
🇫🇷 PM François Bayrou on Tuesday warned parliament about his country's spiralling debt.
💬 "The task that the country has set us is to return to ... Show more
French Socialist Party threatens no-confidence vote against Bayrou’s government: The French Socialist Party, whose support Francois Bayrou's minority government ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20250115-french-socialist-party-threatens-no-confidence-vote-against-bayrou-s-government
University job for Libertines singer: "Professor Doherty" is not to be trifled with
spiegel.de/kultur/musik/pete-doherty-arbeitet-an-vortraegen-fuer-franzoesische-uni-a-9abfff79-f36e-4030-889c-ceb862f078df
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama Sad to See Jersey From Viral Swap Up for Auction: That's a bummer for Wemby.
si.com/nba/spurs-victor-wembanyama-sad-jersey-viral-swap-auction
Allan Hawco’s new show follows detective on French island near Newfoundland : Allan Hawco is the co-creator and star of “Saint Pierre,” a new television series ...
ctvnews.ca/atlantic/article/allan-hawcos-new-show-follows-detective-on-french-island-near-newfoundland/
Crew reveals information about France's nuclear submarines on Strava: France's Navy personnel revealed classified information about submarine patrols ...
euronews.com/2025/01/15/french-submarine-crew-accidentally-leak-sensitive-information-through-strava-app
Jules Kounde didn’t appreciate the slight shove from Jude Bellingham 😮
Sailing: Charlie Dalin wins the Vendée Globe solo regatta in record time: Sailor Charlie Dalin was the fastest in the Vendée Globe and has set a new record ...
zeit.de/sport/2025-01/weltumseglung-rekord-frankreich-soloregatta
Zverev holds his own against Martinez and advances to round 3: After his opening win against Lucas Pouille, Alexander Zverev also recorded a commanding three-set ...
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France: Trust in democracy is dwindling: Four prime ministers in one year: France's politics have become increasingly short-lived. How long can the new head of ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2025-01/frankreich-bayrou-misstrauensvotum-regierung
FC Bayern restore their four-point lead in a one-sided game. TSG were caught cold right at the start and were only looking to limit the damage after half an ... Show more
Live ticker | Bayern Munich - | TSG Hoffenheim 5:0 | 17th matchday | Bundesliga 2024/25 - | kicker
Live ticker | Bayern Munich - | TSG Hoffenheim 5:0 | 17th matchday | Bundesliga 2024/25 - | kicker
⛵ As the sun rose on the horizon, Dalin crossed the line with a time of 64 days, 19 hours and 22 minutes to smash the course record of 74 days ... Show more
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, will join the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2025 in #Davos , Switzerland ... Show more
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 | World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 | World Economic Forum
French woman faces cyberbullying after falling for fake Brad Pitt: A French woman who revealed on TV how she had lost her life savings to scammers posing as Brad ...
thelocal.fr/20250114/french-woman-faces-cyberbullying-after-falling-for-fake-brad-pitt
Beyoncé postpones major announcement due to LA wildfires: The ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ singer originally planned to share a special announcement on January 14
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/beyonce-annoucement-postponed-los-angeles-wildfire-b2679449.html
Quick Glance: Beyoncé Delays Announcement Amid LA Wildfire Crisis
- Beyoncé has postponed her highly anticipated announcement due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.
- She confirmed the delay via Instagram, expressing her support for affected families and announcing a $2.5 million donation from the BeyGOOD LA Fire Relief Fund.
- The fund is focused on assisting families in the Altadena/Pasadena area and addressing immediate needs for those impacted by the fires.
- Other celebrities, including Eva Longoria and Jamie Lee Curtis, have also contributed significant donations to aid wildfire victims.
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Former Mandarin Hotel executive pastry chef opens hawker stall at Amoy Street selling French bakes and pastries
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/pastry-chef-singapore-hawker-amoy-street-food-centre-french-pastries-452726
With wildfire ‘three blocks away’ from her LA home, Naomi Osaka says she sent someone to get her daughter’s birth certificate
cnn.com/2025/01/13/sport/naomi-osaka-los-angeles-home-wildfires-three-blocks-away-spt/
Quick Glance: Osaka Secures Daughter's Birth Certificate Amid Wildfires
- Naomi Osaka sent someone to retrieve her 1.5-year-old daughter's birth certificate from their California home due to nearby wildfires.
- Osaka mentioned her struggle to focus between the tournament and the situation in Los Angeles, yet expressed satisfaction with her victory against Caroline Garcia.
- She does not plan to return to Los Angeles immediately after the Australian Open, prioritizing her family's safety.
- Osaka expressed her support for Los Angeles while preparing for her next match against Karolina Muchova.
Former Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho now has a luxury property business in Dubai 😱💰
After 2 months at sea, French sailor Dalin wins Vendee Globe around-the-world race in record time
apnews.com/article/sailing-vendee-globe-charlie-dalin-346f587bd2730fc6f92c1edcc837d1b5
French woman scammed out of $1.2 million by AI-generated Brad Pitt: A scammer impersonating American actor Brad Pitt managed to dupe a French woman out her life ...
torontosun.com/news/world/french-woman-scammed-out-of-1-2-million-by-ai-generated-brad-pitt
Jacobin Jan 14
In France, Ordinary Consumers Fund Tax Breaks for the Wealthy: Emmanuel Macron’s government gave tax breaks for France’s wealthiest while counting on purchase ...
jacobin.com/2025/01/france-macron-vat-rich-workers/
‘Persepolis’ author refuses French award over Iran ‘hypocrisy’: French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/01/14/-persepolis-author-refuses-french-award-over-iran-hypocrisy-
Study says French cocaine use nearly doubled in 2023: With 1.1 million people having taken the drug at least once in 2023, France now ranks 7th in Europe in ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2025/01/15/drugs-study-says-french-cocaine-use-nearly-doubled-in-2023_6737068_7.html
Zelensky says he discussed idea of Western troops in Ukraine with Macron: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had discussed the idea of Western ...
france24.com/en/europe/20250113-zelensky-says-he-discussed-idea-of-western-troops-in-ukraine-with-macron
The Drive Jan 14
History Must Never Forget the Twin-Engine, Six-Wheeled Renault 5 Turbo: The Turbo version had two motors, two gearboxes, shorter braking distances ...
thedrive.com/news/someone-once-made-a-6x6-renault-5-turbo-because-why-would-you-not
fcbinside.de Jan 13
Crazy how split #FCBayern FT is on #Tel /#Nkunku . But I'm clearly #TeamTel and would never "sacrifice" him for Nkunku.
27, brutally injury prone in the last 1 ... Show more
Quick Glance: Nkunku Transfer to Bayern Currently Off the Table
- FC Bayern has discussed a transfer for Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku, but plans to retain Mathys Tel are in place.
- Sport Director Christoph Freund emphasized that the squad is well-equipped and that Nkunku is not currently a consideration.
- Discussions about a potential loan for Tel took place, but Bayern views him as a key player for the future.
- The decision against acquiring Nkunku may change if Tel's stance shifts.
🇫🇷 French PM #FrancoisBayrou is expected to use a speech on Tuesday to lay out the contours of a deal to dilute pension reforms in return for support from the left on ... Show more
French PM: China wants to dominate world via its trade surplus: François Bayrou hits out in first big policy speech after Chinese trade surplus reaches nearly $1 ...
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Quick Glance: Eintracht Frankfurt Dominates Freiburg at Home
- Omar Marmoush led Eintracht Frankfurt to a 4-1 victory over SC Freiburg with his 15th goal of the season.
- The match started evenly, but Frankfurt took control before and after halftime.
- Robin Koch equalized before the break, followed by goals from Marmoush, Ekitiké, and Collins in the second half.
- With this win, Frankfurt solidified their third place in the standings, while Freiburg struggles in the race for international spots.
The math does not yet add up for the French government: The Socialists have said that Prime Minister François Bayrou's announcements were not enough for them to ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2025/01/15/the-math-does-not-yet-add-up-for-the-french-government_6737067_23.html
Is William Saliba the number one centre-back in the world right now? Arsenal Invincibles legend Martin Keown has his say 👀
Watch Arsenal v Spurs live on TNT ... Show more
Lakers lose to Spurs 126-102 in their 1st game back after wildfire postponements: Victor Wembanyama had 23 points and eight rebounds, Harrison Barnes scored 10 ...
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🚤 #France 's Charlie Dalin claimed victory in the #VendéeGlobe round-the-world sailing race on Tuesday, crossing the finish line in a record-breaking 64 days ... Show more
[Fabrizio Romano] Randal Kolo Muani to Juventus, here we go! Deal in place on loan until June from PSG and NO buy option clause.
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France's new PM faces first big test as he spells out key budget plans: France's new Prime Minister François Bayrou is addressing politicians through a general ...
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SZ.de Jan 14
French sailor Dalin wins Vendée Globe in record time: Sailing: Charlie Dalin has won sailing's most important solo regatta in 64 days, 19 hours ...
sueddeutsche.de/sport/franzose-dalin-rekordzeit-weltumsegelung-segeln-boris-herrmann-li.3181973
Woman stunned as pedicurist adds coffee creamer to her foot bath in viral video: Two tiny cartons of French vanilla coffee creamer were added to the TikToker’s ...
independent.co.uk/life-style/pedicure-creamer-foot-bath-tiktok-b2679584.html
Venezuela restricts French, Italian and Dutch diplomats: Venezuela's foreign ministry statement limits the number of accredited diplomats to 3 per country and ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/01/14/venezuela-restricts-french-italian-and-dutch-diplomats_6737047_4.html
A special moment post-game as Chris Paul & Victor Wembanyama took time to gift JJ Redick’s sons their jerseys 🥹
Magnifique Moutet ✨
Corentin Moutet knocks out No.25 seed Alexei Popyrin 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 to reach the second round 🇫🇷#AO2025
thehoopcentral Jan 14
Victor Wembanyama tonight:
23 Points
8 Rebounds
5 Assists
3 Steals
2 Blocks
58% FG
On another episode of Wemby being unreal… 👽
fcbinside.de Jan 13
Crazy how split #FCBayern FT is on #Tel /#Nkunku . But I'm clearly #TeamTel and would never "sacrifice" him for Nkunku.
27, brutally injury prone in the last 1 ... Show more
Quick Glance: Nkunku Transfer to Bayern Currently Off the Table
- FC Bayern has discussed a transfer for Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku, but plans to retain Mathys Tel are in place.
- Sport Director Christoph Freund emphasized that the squad is well-equipped and that Nkunku is not currently a consideration.
- Discussions about a potential loan for Tel took place, but Bayern views him as a key player for the future.
- The decision against acquiring Nkunku may change if Tel's stance shifts.
Zelensky says he discussed idea of Western troops in Ukraine with Macron: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had discussed the idea of Western ...
france24.com/en/europe/20250113-zelensky-says-he-discussed-idea-of-western-troops-in-ukraine-with-macron
You might find some extra money in your French bank account this week. Here's why...
Le Pen will 'never forgive' herself for excluding father from far-right party: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said she will never forgive herself for ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20250113-marine-le-pen-never-forgive-herself-excluding-jean-marie-far-right-national-rally-party
CBS News Jan 13
Caroline Darian, daughter of French serial rapist Dominique Pelicot, says her father "should die in prison"
cbsnews.com/news/caroline-darian-gisele-pelicot-serial-rapist-dominique-pelicot-father-should-die-in-prison-france/
‘Exhausted’ Frenchman held in Iran since 2022 reveals identity : A Frenchman held in Iran since October 2022 on Monday revealed his identity in an ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/01/13/-exhausted-frenchman-held-in-iran-since-2022-reveals-identity-
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