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Madonna: The Queen of Pop wows Paris on The Celebration Tour

Culture Editor Eve Jackson reviews Madonna’s first night in Paris during her 78-date Celebration Tour. At 65 – she’s still got it – she totally blew the 20 thousand fans away in Paris’ Accor arena with a two and a half hour show that was an emotional journey through some…

France 24 · Nov 14, 2023

A suspect in the 1994 Rwanda genocide goes on trial in Paris after a decadeslong investigation

A Rwandan doctor who has been living in France for decades goes on trial in Paris over his alleged role in the 1994 genocide in his home country

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023

Seventh Rwandan genocide suspect goes on trial in Paris

A Rwandan doctor known as the “butcher of Tumba”, accused of facilitating the 1994 Rwandan genocide, goes on trial in Paris starting Tuesday. He will become the seventh Rwandan to be tried in France for crimes related to the genocide.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 14, 2023

French indie pop “Blowsom” on upcoming album, Madonna in Paris and Dolly Parton goes rock

This week on Arts24, Marjorie Hache speaks to up and coming French pop artist Blowsom who has independently released two EPs and garnered millions of streams. We also catch up with American rock band Rival Sons who have released two albums this year and take a look at Queen Of…

France 24 · Nov 13, 2023

Paris suburb mourns death of 17-year-old killed by police four months on

On June 27, 17-year-old Nahel was killed by a police officer. The incident sparked riots across France. The urban violence lasted almost a week and was the worst the country had seen in nearly twenty years. Nanterre, the Paris suburb where Nahel was from and where he was killed, was…

France 24 · Nov 13, 2023

Driving Madeleine review – hankies at the ready as a life is told in flashback

Line Renaud and Dany Boon give low-key, sincere performances as they reunite for an eventful cab ride through Paris

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

Archibald, Lavreysen reclaim titles in front of sold-out Track Champions League crowd

Ellesse Andrews and Dylan Bibic complete list of title winners in showpiece final round

Cycling News · Nov 13, 2023

Hamas says ready to exchange 70 hostages for 5-day truce

The armed wing of Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Monday they told Qatari mediators that the group is ready to release up to 70 women and children held in Gaza in return for a five-day truce. The news came after Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Hamas had "lost…

France 24 · Nov 13, 2023

Parish believes McKay can be game-changer for Bombers

Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish is confident key recruit Ben McKay can be a game-changer for the Bombers in 2024.

AAP · Nov 13, 2023

More than 180,000 march across France against soaring antisemitism

French authorities have registered more than 1,000 acts against Jews around the country in the month since the conflict in the Middle East began.

WEKU · Nov 12, 2023