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A twisted tale of strange sisters: Hervé Guibert’s photographs of his reclusive great-aunts in 1970s Paris

The late French writer and artist convinced his eccentric relatives to star in a gothic photo novel which is finally being published in English following renewed interest in his work

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024

How France's songs keep world dreaming of French freedom and glamour

French-language songs are enjoying unprecedented success in non-francophone countries thanks to artists like Stromae, Aya Nakamura, Celine Dion and Edith Piaf. What makes people who don’t speak the language want to listen to them and what do they tell of France and its language? The new International Centre of the…

Radio France Internationale · Nov 10, 2024

Two Months On, Post-Olympic Blues Grip Paris

Swimmer Florent Manaudou is feeling glum, French MPs despair over a plummeting sports budget and the Eiffel Tower has lost its Olympic rings.

International Business Times · Nov 10, 2024

Paris Masters: Merci Bercy et au revoir. Bonjour, Paris la Défense Arena

Alexander Zverev and Ugo Humbert were barely finished with their post-final warm-downs before the marketing machine for the Paris Masters had exploded into action about the 2025 extravaganza at a new venue.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 9, 2024

US model ‘elated’ that sexual assault suit against agency boss revived in New York

Carré Otis speaks after court reverses decision and rules lawsuit accusing Gérald Marie of rape in Paris can proceed

The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2024

‘Why do I have an interest in such horrible things?’: Emmanuel Carrère on the Paris terror attacks trial

The acclaimed French author attended the trial - the longest in French legal history – every day. As his gripping courtroom chronicle is published, he talks about trauma, justice – and being drawn to the darkest of stories

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024

No Culprit Found Five Years On From Notre Dame Fire

Five years of investigation and expert reports have failed to identify the precise cause of the 2019 fire that ravaged Paris' landmark Notre Dame cathedral, even as the probe draws to a close just as the cathedral prepares to reopen early next month.

International Business Times · Nov 9, 2024

A window into the hidden lives of Afghan women cut off from society

The harsh realities of Afghan women – barred from education, employment and public life under Taliban rule – are depicted in the Paris exhibition "No Woman's Land", which reveals their struggles through powerful images and testimonies.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 8, 2024

Bells of Notre-Dame cathedral ring out for first time since 2019 fire

The bells of Notre-Dame tolled on Friday for the first time since Paris's beloved cathedral was ravaged by flames in 2019. The famous monument is set to reopen its doors to the public on 8 December.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 8, 2024

‘Essential to act now’ to prevent chaotic climate breakdown, warns UN chief

On the eve of Cop29 in Baku, António Guterres says dangers are underestimated as irreversible tipping points near

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024