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Cannes opens with Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep, spotlight on female icons of film

The Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with the presentation of an honorary Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a tribute to jury head Greta Gerwig as the French Riviera gathering kicked off its 77th edition against the backdrop of a defining #MeToo moment for French film.

France 24

Arts24 in Cannes: Why this year's film festival is set to be the most dramatic yet

Film critic Lisa Nesselson and presenter Eve Jackson are live from opening night at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. They discuss France's #MeToo reckoning, the opening film "The Second Act", starring Bond girl Léa Seydoux, and some of this year's expected highlights, including "Megalopolis", a new film from "Godfather" director…

France 24

Watch 4 Jours de Dunkerque 2024: live stream cycling online

Watch a 4 days of Dunkerque live stream, aka the 'Grand Prix des Hauts de France' with this classic French race suiting heavier-built riders over some far from flat stages.

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Cannes reclaims Napoleon for France with ‘rebirth’ of Abel Gance epic

The 77th Cannes Film Festival kicked off Tuesday with a historic screening of Abel Gance’s restored 1927 masterpiece “Napoleon”, months after French critics heaped scorn on Ridley Scott’s “Anglo-Saxon” take on the French emperor.

France 24

France To Send More Military Aid To Ukraine

French President Macron pledges increased military aid to Ukraine in response to escalating Russian attacks, demonstrating solidarity and support.

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‘Impunity is growing’: French celebrities call for law to crack down on sexism and sexual violence

Writers, actors, journalists and politicians published petition in Le Monde after learning 94% of complaints were dismissed in 2022

The Guardian - UK

Two French Prison Officers Killed In Inmate's Escape

Gunmen on Tuesday attacked a prison van at a motorway toll in northern France, killing at least two prison officers and freeing a convict who had been jailed last week.

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Cannes film festival hopes for ‘no controversies’ as wars, scandals rage

The film industry is on edge as the Israel-Palestine conflict and Me Too accusations cast shadows on the red carpet.

Al Jazeera

Male drivers: why are they such a menace behind the steering wheel?

In France 84% of fatal road accidents are caused by men – and the figures aren’t much better for the UK or US. Why can’t everyone drive like women?

The Guardian - UK

Camp Chateau: This Women-Only Summer Camp in France Is the Rejuvenating Getaway You Need

Camp Chateau has been carefully curated by women, for women and sets out to provide clients with a joyful and tranquil space to relax and rejuvenate.

International Business Times UK

Huge manhunt in France as gunmen kill two guards and free inmate from van – as it happened

At least two French prison guards shot dead and three seriously injured after heavily armed men ambush prison van in Incarville

The Guardian - UK

Cyclists don't accept dangerous driving in any other circumstance, so why is it ok in a bike race?

The incident involving two riders at France’s women’s junior national championships provokes serious questions about the proximity of racers to ‘support’ cars

Cycling Weekly

Millie Bright And Aggie Beever-Jones Named In Lionesses Squad

England's Lionesses squad for UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifiers includes Millie Bright and Aggie Beever-Jones. Exciting matches ahead against France, Repub...

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Clémence Botino Radiates Elegance At The Eiffel Tower

Clémence Botino, Miss France, exudes elegance and sophistication at the Eiffel Tower with her chic outfit, glamorous jewelry, flawless makeup, and radiant ...

Radio France Internationale

From glitz to grit, here's what's making a buzz at this year's Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off Tuesday, is shaping up to be full of surprising and compelling moments. From Hollywood legends to canine reporters, RFI looks at a few of the hot topics at this year's festival.

International Business Times

New Caledonia Announces Curfew After Riots Over Voting Reforms

New Caledonia announced a night-time curfew Tuesday and a ban on public gatherings after protests against proposed voting reforms in the French Pacific territory erupted into overnight riots, with vehicles torched and shops looted.

TechRadar

Volleyball Nations League 2024: how to watch VNL online, schedule, full guide

With nine Paris 2024 places still to be decided, here's how to watch a 2024 Volleyball Nations League live stream for free online from anywhere.

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EU agrees to relax green regulations in Europe's agricultural policy

In the wake of the farmers protests that swept France and other European countries earlier this year, EU member states have given a final approval to a revision of environmental regulations in the bloc’s Common Agricultural Policy, which will come into effect by the end of the month.

France 24

Music show: Sex, religion, death and decadence in Opera ‘Salomé’

On today’s edition of arts24, FRANCE 24's Jennifer Ben Brahim meets Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen. She’s performed on some of the most hallowed stages around the world: From the Royal Opera House to the Metropolitan Opera and La Scala. Lise Davidsen is now taking on one of the most iconic…

International Business Times

Bid To End Deadly Cooking Methods Which Stoke Global Warming

Fifty countries are meeting in France on Tuesday to discuss the lack of access to clean cooking methods worldwide which causes millions of deaths every year and fuels global warming.

TechRadar

Microsoft's next big cloud and AI investment is pouring billions of Euros into France

France expects to attract €15 billion in ‘Choose France’ tech investments – Microsoft’s alone accounts for more than a quarter.

The Times of India

Cannes Film Festival 2024: When and where to watch LIVE steaming, films competing, Bollywood celebrities attending and all you need to know

The Cannes Film Festival will bring together the industry's biggest stars to the South of France tomorrow to celebrate cinema. This year's festival is the 77th edition of the glitzy event on the French Riviera packed full of premieres, star-studded press conferences and glamorous parties.

TechRadar

Amazon set to invest billions and create thousands of jobs in France

Amazon Web Services is injecting another billion-dollar sum into France as it looks to support the blossoming AI scene.

International Business Times

France Announces 'Record' Foreign Investments Worth 15 Bn Euros

The announcement came as Macron kicked off a day of meetings with foreign business leaders at the Chateau de Versailles, called "Choose France".

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