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Rumours of Aya Nakamura singing Edith Piaf at Paris Olympics sparks far-right backlash
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Rumours of Aya Nakamura singing Edith Piaf at Paris Olympics sparks far-right backlash
lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2024/03/11/rumours-of-aya-nakamura-singing-edith-piaf-at-paris-olympics-sparks-far-right-backlash_6607303_30.html
Nadal excited by prospect of partnering Alcaraz at Paris Olympics: Rafa Nadal said it would be exciting to partner fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/nadal-excited-by-prospect-partnering-alcaraz-paris-olympics-2024-04-27/
Quick Glance: Encounter between Darwin Blanch and Rafael Nadal in Madrid
- Darwin Blanch will make his debut at the Mutua Madrid Open against Rafael Nadal.
- Blanch has lived in four countries and speaks four languages.
- Under coach Francisco Penalva, he has improved significantly and is part of the ATP's Next Gen Accelerator Programme.
- Alcaraz believes Blanch's match against Nadal will aid his development, encouraging him to enjoy the experience and gain valuable lessons.
Macron's grand ambitions for Europe ahead of EU elections: In a speech in Paris on Thursday, the French president called for a stronger EU defense and proposed ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/26/macron-s-grand-ambitions-for-europe-ahead-of-eu-elections_6669584_4.html
Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Emmanuel Macron: French president calls for huge investment push and EU reforms in Sorbonne speech
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
Mario Fehr: Security Director of Zurich on foreigners, asylum and the risk of terrorism
nzz.ch/zuerich/mario-fehr-sicherheitsdirektor-von-zuerich-zu-auslaender-asyl-und-terrrorgefahr-ld.1827207
Paris names new king of the crusty baguette in its annual bread-baking prize: Competing baguettes were evaluated for taste, look, texture, airiness and the ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/paris-names-new-king-of-the-crusty-baguette-in-its-annual-bread-baking-prize
France and Germany sign deal to co-develop 'tank of the future': The French and German defense ministers agreed to jointly develop a new battle tank platform ...
lemonde.fr/en/europe/article/2024/04/26/france-germany-sign-deal-on-tank-of-the-future_6669646_143.html
Paris's Moulin Rouge windmill blades collapse overnight: The wings of the iconic French landmark fell off overnight for reasons not yet known ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/25/paris-s-moulin-rouge-windmill-wings-fall-off-overnight_6669477_7.html
Quick Glance: Unexpected Collapse of Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades in Paris
- The red windmill blades of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret collapsed unexpectedly onto the street.
- The cabaret's technicians conduct routine checks on the windmill mechanism, so far without any issues.
- The fire department verified that the collapse resulted in no injuries.
- The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris is renowned for its iconic red windmill blades and is a popular landmark.
France ready to finance Morocco's 3GW power link to Western Sahara: France is ready to participate in funding a 3 gigawatt power cable linking the Moroccan city ...
reuters.com/world/africa/france-ready-finance-moroccos-3gw-power-link-western-sahara-finance-minister-2024-04-26/
Les Flammes 2024: Aya Nakamura wins three prizes: Aya Nakamura has cemented her status as French hip-hop queen with Les Flammes.
de.euronews.com/kultur/2024/04/27/les-flammes-2024-aya-nakamura-gewinnt-gleich-drei-preise
From de Gaulle to Macron, Le Monde's complicated relationship with French presidents
lemonde.fr/en/about-us/article/2024/04/26/from-de-gaulle-to-macron-le-monde-s-complicated-relationship-with-french-presidents_6669614_115.html
Ahead of Olympics, a packed Paris prison braces for crowds of inmates: A police crackdown that aims to clear a poor suburb of petty crime and street vendors ...
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Speech at the Sorbonne in Paris: Emmanuel Macron calls for a strong Europe: Europe must regain more respect - that was Emmanuel Macron's demand in his new speech ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/macron-rede-sorbonne-europa
Paris landmark: Mill wheel of cabaret Moulin Rouge crashes: Paris has to renovate another landmark: the mill wheel from the Moulin Rouge Theater fell onto the ...
nzz.ch/panorama/pariser-wahrzeichen-muehlrad-des-cabarets-moulin-rouge-stuerzt-ab-ld.1827932
Riverboat captain can't wait for Paris 2024 opening ceremony: Khalid Driouech can't wait - the 60-year-old Seine riverboat captain is one of 94 set to transport ...
reuters.com/sports/riverboat-captain-cant-wait-paris-2024-opening-ceremony-2024-04-26/
Is France's far-right Le Pen party embarrassed by the AfD?: In Paris, the leading candidate of the Rassemblement National presented his program for the European ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/26/ist-frankreichs-rechtsextremen-die-afd-peinlich-le-pen-partei-greift-macron-an
French Palme d'Or winner Laurent Cantet dies: French filmmaker Laurent Cantet has died in Paris at 63.
lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2024/04/25/french-palme-d-or-winner-laurent-cantet-dies_6669537_30.html
'Some US states have gone much further than France in constitutionally protecting reproductive freedom'
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/20/some-us-states-have-gone-much-further-than-france-in-constitutionally-protecting-reproductive-freedom_6669007_23.html
TotalEnergies beats expectations despite lower gas prices: French energy giant TotalEnergies posted a 22% decline in first-quarter earnings ...
reuters.com/business/energy/totalenergies-q1-net-income-falls-22-lower-gas-prices-2024-04-26/
Airport operator ADP Q1 revenue boosted by post-pandemic travel boom: French airport group ADP reported on Friday a better-than-expected rise in first-quarter ...
reuters.com/business/airport-operator-adp-q1-revenue-beats-expectations-traffic-growth-2024-04-26/
Maximilian Maeder claims victory at French Olympic Week: At the Port of Hyeres in France, the Singapore teen needed just one attempt to win the first-to-three ...
straitstimes.com/sport/maximilian-maeder-claims-victory-at-french-olympic-week
Our oddest photos of the week: Odd and unusual images from around the world this week.
reuters.com/pictures/our-oddest-photos-week-2024-04-25/
German defence minister in Paris for deal on future weapons system: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Paris on Friday for final talks on a joint ...
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Amundi's Q1 inflows beat expectations on Asian JV contribution: Amundi , Europe's biggest fund manager, posted better-than-expected first-quarter inflows on ...
reuters.com/business/finance/amundis-q1-inflows-beat-expectations-asian-jv-contribution-2024-04-26/
Messi the 'Anatomy of a Fall' Dog Is Getting His Own Cannes TV Show: Messi, the dog (and breakout star) from 'Anatomy of a Fall,' is getting his own TV ...
indiewire.com/news/festivals/messi-dog-anatomy-of-a-fall-cannes-tv-show-1234978135/
Quick Glance: Canine Stars Take Over Cannes Film Festival
- A dedicated short film featuring the dog star Messi from 'Anatomy of a Fall' will be showcased during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
- The series 'Messi: The Cannes Film Festival from a Dog's Eye View' consists of eight one-minute episodes airing daily on French national TV channels.
- The concept for the program was developed by Tim Newman and produced by D18. Raphaël Mezrahi voices Messi.
- The series is sponsored by TikTok and showcases Messi's training for his role in 'Anatomy of a Fall.'
Safran posts higher Q1 revenue, keeps financial targets: French jet engine maker Safran posted an 18.1% year-on-year increase in first-quarter revenue and ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/safran-posts-higher-q1-revenue-keeps-financial-targets-2024-04-26/
French music awards Les Flammes shines light on criticized 'urban music' label: The Les Flammes ceremony, to be held on Thursday evening, aims to highlight the ...
lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2024/04/25/french-music-awards-les-flammes-shines-light-on-criticized-urban-music-label_6669522_30.html
Paris has a new crusty baguette king with 31st winner of annual bread-baking prize
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/paris-new-king-crusty-baguette-31st-winner-annual-109688438
Meet the Walmart deli employee who's also a track star hoping to make the Olympic team
today.com/news/paris-olympics/dylan-beard-walmart-employee-olympics-rcna149491
Ahead of Olympics, a packed Paris prison braces for crowds of inmates: A police crackdown that aims to clear a poor suburb of petty crime and street vendors ...
reuters.com/sports/ahead-olympics-packed-paris-prison-braces-crowds-inmates-2024-04-26/
What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.: The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/business/france-michelin-wages.html
Ukrainian pilots preparing for flights on F-16s in France: Ukrainian pilots are undergoing basic flight training on F-16 fighter jets in France’s southwest.
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452842/
French far-right candidate kicks off campaign but dodges questions: Just hours after Macron's Europe speech, the head of the French far-right party Jordan ...
euronews.com/2024/04/26/eu-elections-french-far-right-candidate-launches-his-campaign-but-avoids-confrontation
Land Combat System MGCS: The Tank Crackers: Germany and France want to develop battle tanks of the future. Now really, ministers Pistorius and Lecornu assert - ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/boris-pistorius-und-sebastien-lecornu-deutschland-und-frankreich-wollen-kampfpanzer-entwickeln-a-3fd3e57d-358c-47a4-a30d-4fbd53841f22
Raising metro prices, cleaning filthy river: Paris rushes final touches ahead of summer Olympics
channelnewsasia.com/sport/raising-metro-prices-cleaning-filthy-river-paris-rushes-final-touches-ahead-summer-olympics-4294526
Large supermarket chain wants to cut thousands of jobs: French supermarket chain Casino plans to cut up to 3,200 jobs following its recent takeover by Czech ...
de.euronews.com/business/2024/04/26/grosse-supermarktkette-will-tausende-stellen-streichen
Thousands of flights canceled in France as air traffic controllers strike over pay
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/thousands-of-flights-canceled-in-france-as-air-traffic-controllers-strike-over-pay
The most streamed female Francophone artist has become a target in France’s culture wars ahead of Paris 2024
cnn.com/2024/04/26/sport/aya-nakamura-france-culture-wars-paris-2024-spt-intl/
Paris expo recounts global struggles throughout Olympics history: French culture chiefs on Friday unveiled their latest blockbuster exhibition aimed at adding a ...
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Olympic Flame Handover Ceremony Set For Panathenaic Stadium: This Friday (26 April), the Olympic flame for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will be officially handed ...
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/26/olympic-flame-handover-ceremony-set-for-panathenaic-stadium/
La Belle Vie: French gestures and growing old in France: From uncovering the very French origins of the English language to common sounds and gestures French ...
thelocal.fr/20240426/la-belle-vie-french-gestures-and-growing-old-in-france
Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing: Vishnu Saravanan had secured India's first sailing quota for the Paris 2024 ...
scroll.in/field/1067117/paris-olympics-2024-nethra-kumanan-secures-indias-second-quota-in-sailing
Paris organisers receive Olympic flame at Greek venue of first modern Games: Greek water polo player Ioannis Fountoulis, the last in a long line of torchbearers ...
irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41383135.html
RSV antibody prevents 5,800 hospitalisations in France: French health authorities released two studies following their rollout of the new preventive antibody ...
euronews.com/health/2024/04/26/study-finds-rsv-treatment-beyfortus-prevents-5800-infant-hospitalisations-in-france
EES: Could the launch of the Europe's new border system be delayed again?: After being postponed several times already Europe's new biometric border system ...
thelocal.de/20240426/ees-could-the-launch-of-the-europes-new-border-system-be-delayed-again
New Zealand trampoline couple fall head over heels before Paris: For New Zealand's trampoline gymnastics team, the Paris Olympics will be a labour of love.
reuters.com/sports/new-zealand-trampoline-couple-fall-head-over-heels-before-paris-2024-04-25/
Olympic flame handed to Paris as it prepares to leave Greece on historic sailing ship
thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2024/04/26/olympic-flame-handed-to-paris-as-it-prepares-to-leave-greece-on-historic-sailing-ship/
France wants to use Greece’s air defense system for the Olympics, report says: Diplomatic talks began in November, apparently so far without development.
politico.eu/article/france-greece-air-defense-system-paris-olympics-missile-crotale-ukraine/
Sanofi profit slips on generic competition and currency effects: Sanofi's first-quarter operating income fell 14.7% as currency effects and cheap competition to ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/sanofi-q1-profit-slips-generic-competition-forex-effects-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Sanofi Struggles with Profit Decline due to Competition and Currency Effects
- In the first quarter, Sanofi's operating income decreased by 14.7%, primarily due to currency effects and competitive pressures on their multiple sclerosis drug Aubagio, despite the increase in sales of the anti-inflammatory drug Dupixent.
- The company emphasized the forecast that adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 are expected to decrease by a low single-digit percentage, excluding currency fluctuations.
- During a media briefing, Finance chief Francois-Xavier Roger highlighted the impact of the decline in the Argentine Peso on first-quarter international sales.
- Since unexpectedly abandoning the 2025 margin targets last October under a plan to boost spending on drug development, CEO Paul Hudson has been working to restore investor confidence in the company's drug pipeline.
Media: US hopes ATACMS delivery will push Germany to send Ukraine Taurus missiles
kyivindependent.com/us-hopes-atacms-will-push-germany-to-send-ukraine-taurus-missiles/
Three Stellantis plants halted due to strike at supplier: Production at three Stellantis assembly plants in Europe has been stopped for several days due to a ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/three-stellantis-plants-halted-due-strike-contractor-2024-04-25/
How to Season Your Food Like the French: Bill Buford on how living in France changed his perspective on black pepper.
newyorker.com/magazine/secret-ingredients/how-to-season-your-food-like-the-french
Emmanuel Macron scores from the penalty spot: Macronaldo: Is this France's hope for the euro? At a charity match, President Emmanuel Macron laced up his football ...
11freunde.de/international/emmanuel-macron-trifft-per-elfmeter-macronaldo-a-61f629dd-7ac6-4c68-806e-e0577c04d3cb
France's Casino supermarket chain to cut 3,200 jobs following takeover: France's Casino supermarket chain is to cut between 1,300 and 3,200 jobs following its ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/26/frances-casino-supermarket-chain-to-cut-3200-jobs-following-takeover
Macron’s Olympics terror nightmare: Pressure mounts on France, with Paris 2024 just 3 months away.
politico.eu/article/france-paris-olympics-emmanuel-macron-terror-security/
French national library quarantines ‘poisonous’ books: The library said handling the books – which were printed in Britain – would probably cause only minor harm ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/french-national-library-quarantines-poisonous-books
France and Germany sign deal on AI-powered ‘tank of the future’: France and Germany on Friday firmed up plans to jointly develop a next-generation battle tank ...
scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3260592/france-and-germany-sign-deal-ai-powered-tank-future
This neighbourhood bistro tucked off an eight-lane road exceeds expectations: Graduating from an espresso bar to a smart French restaurant, 13-year-old Gauge is ...
theage.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/this-neighbourhood-bistro-tucked-off-an-eight-lane-road-exceeds-expectations-20240426-p5fmro.html
Atos says it will need more cash than expected: Struggling French IT consulting firm Atos on Thursday said a review of its 2024-2027 business plan would lead to ...
reuters.com/technology/atos-says-group-will-need-more-cash-than-expected-2024-04-25/
When Aishwarya Rai shut down French journo's questions on nudity: ‘Am I talking to my gynaec?’
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/when-aishwarya-rai-shut-down-french-journos-questions-on-nudity-am-i-talking-to-my-gynaec-101714126687847.html
Franco-German armaments project: "The Future of Tanks": In Paris, Boris Pistorius and French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu sign a declaration of intent for ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/verrteidigung-panzer-moderne-frankreich-deutschland-boris-pistorius-sebastien-lecornu-1.6634629
Electricity price: Grid problems in France make German electricity more expensive
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/strompreis-netzprobleme-in-frankreich-machen-deutschen-strom-teurer-li.2209291
The guardian angels of the source of the Seine: The river Seine, the centrepiece of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony in July, starts with a few drops of water ...
thelocal.fr/20240425/the-guardian-angels-of-the-source-of-the-seine
How to Rebuild Trust in Public Institutions | by Eleanor Carter & Carolyn J. Heinrich - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/restoring-faith-in-government-lessons-from-france-by-eleanor-carter-and-carolyn-j-heinrich-2024-04
French lender BNP Paribas beats profit estimates as expenses decline: French lender BNP Paribas beats profit estimates for the first quarter (Q1) as expenses ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/25/french-lender-bnp-paribas-beats-profit-estimates-as-expenses-decline
Flexing and fine art: Louvre introduces Olympic sport sessions: The Louvre in Paris will host yoga and sports sessions in its galleries as part of a pre-Olympic ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/culture/2024/04/26/flexing-and-fine-art-louvre-introduces-olympic-sport-sessions
Hellenic Bank acquires CNP Cyprus for €182 mln: CNP Cyprus, the subsidiary of the French insurance giant CNP Assurances, is finally being transferred to Hellenic ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237372/hellenic-bank-acquires-cnp-cyprus-for-e182-mln/
French Expression of the Day: Les doigts dans le nez: This French expression has nothing to do with unpleasant personal habits.
thelocal.fr/20240425/french-expression-of-the-day-les-doigts-dans-le-nez
8 of the most common French gestures: The most famous one of them all is of course the Gallic shrug, but on spending time in France you'll notice that ...
thelocal.fr/20181102/the-5-french-gesticulations-you-need-to-know
The Rwanda plan is a staggering waste of government time and money: We are kidding ourselves if we believe that the Government’s Rwanda plan will achieve any of ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/rwanda-plan-staggering-waste-time-money-3022524
China KOL with 19 million fans shut down for faking story about school homework left in Paris café toilet apologises
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French police break up pro-Palestinian university protest: French police broke up a pro-Palestinian protest by dozens of university students in Paris ...
thelocal.fr/20240425/french-police-break-up-pro-palestinian-university-protest
Europe is 'mortal,' says French president, calls for stronger unity, sovereignty: Emmanuel Macron calls for building a Europe 'capable of showing that it is ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/europe-is-mortal-says-french-president-calls-for-stronger-unity-sovereignty-3682095
David Cameron denies blaming Brexit for no asylum returns deal with France: The Foreign Secretary defended the controversial plan to deport some asylum seekers ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-25/david-cameron-denies-blaming-brexit-on-no-asylum-returns-deal-with-france
France's 'most beautiful secret escape' is fairytale town with ancient buildings: Le Malzieu-Ville in the south of France is a medieval town that looks like ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/frances-most-beautiful-secret-escape-32669018
Australia's six-way contest for three spots in the women's marathon for the Paris 2024 Olympics
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-26/six-way-contest-three-spots-womens-marathon-paris-2024-olympics/103768154
Mastering the Art of Making a Cookbook: Adam Gopnik on the editor Judith Jones, who transformed American kitchens by working with author-chefs such as Julia ...
newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-gastronomy/mastering-the-art-of-making-a-cookbook
Nationals’ nuclear climate policy puts Australia’s Paris deal in doubt: Nationals leader David Littleproud has conceded turning to nuclear power would mean ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/nationals-nuclear-climate-policy-puts-australia-s-paris-deal-in-doubt-20240424-p5fm8p.html
France's Macron blasts 'ineffective' UK Rwanda deportation law: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said Britain's plan to send asylum seekers to ...
thelocal.fr/20240425/frances-macron-blasts-ineffective-uk-rwanda-deportation-law
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