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Alleged Paris terror attacker apologises to victims and asks for forgiveness

Islamic State militant claims he backed out of detonating explosives ‘out of humanity’

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022

In pictures: Notre-Dame Cathedral three years after the fire

When a massive fire ravaged the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on April 15, 2019, it led to the destruction of the spire, clock and the central frame of the 12th century Gothic landmark. Three years later, the historic cathedral is mostly cleared of a thick layer of soot as…

France 24 · Apr 15, 2022

'Detest me with moderation,' Paris attacks defendant pleads

The only surviving member of the Islamic State attack team that terrorized Paris in 2015 has asked for forgiveness and expressed condolences for the victims

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022

Me, myself and my iPhone: Selfie museum opens in Sweden

We take a look at a new season of art and exhibitions as Stockholm's "Youseum" offers influencers and selfie enthusiasts a temple for the 21st century's favourite form of self-expression. Meanwhile, a museum in the French city of Rouen says "please do touch the art", as a new show encourages…

France 24 · Apr 15, 2022

Catholics mark Good Friday outside Notre-Dame three years after fire

Hundreds of Catholic worshippers gathered for prayer and song outside Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris on Good Friday, three years to the day after its roof was destroyed in a massive blaze.

Reuters · Apr 15, 2022

Paris suburb feels little love for either presidential candidate

Boxing coach Kab Thiam has voted in a French election twice: in 2002 to block the far right's Jean-Marie Le Pen from power and again last Sunday for the hard left's presidential candidate.

Reuters · Apr 15, 2022

Ready-to-wear, winter 2022: A cross-Channel celebration of diversity

He doesn't often speak to the media, but when he does, we listen. Since 2018, Italian designer Riccardo Tisci has been at the helm of British fashion powerhouse Burberry. The chief creative officer speaks to us exclusively about his life and his sartorial vision. Back in Paris, we take a…

France 24 · Apr 15, 2022

Anger in Paris court as terrorist Abdeslam asks for chance to start his life over

For the second day at the Paris attacks trial, evidence from surviving terrorist Salah Abdeslam dominated proceedings. Less sure of himself on Thursday, in the face of relentless questioning, Abdeslam finally asked for forgiveness and a second chance. That provoked an angry reaction from some on the public benches in…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 15, 2022

75th Cannes to Feature Cronenberg, Chan-Wook and ‘Elvis’

Films by David Cronenberg, Park Chan-wook and Kelly Reichardt will vie for the coveted Palme d’Or at a Cannes Film Festival set to unspool against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine. Cannes film festival artist director Thierry Frémaux and president Pierre Lescure announced the lineup to this year’s festival,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 15, 2022

Paris in race to meet Olympics deadline three years after Notre-Dame blaze

Three years after a devastating fire, Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris has been mostly cleared of soot as an army of craftsmen battles to meet a deadline to reopen in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 15, 2022