France24 - 16/04/2024 09:03

Salman Rushdie recalls stabbing in first memoir since near-fatal attack

British-American author Salman Rushdie recounts the 2022 stabbing at a public event that left him blind in one eye in "Knife", his first memoir since the near-fatal attack, which hits English language bookstores on Tuesday. The French edition, "Le Couteau", will be released Thursday.

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French stars Omar Sy, Eva Green join 2024 Cannes Film Festival jury...

30/04/2024

Paris's Grand Palais: A rare glimpse at a colossal renovation project...

30/04/2024

It's a colossus of glass, metal, and stone with a location that makes all the other Paris monuments envious. Located between the Seine and the Champs-Élysées, the Grand Palais was built for the 1900 Exposition Universelle world fair to showcase French art. Closed three years ago for its first complete renovation in history, it's gettin [Voir]

Cholera outbreak in French overseas department of Mayotte: Cases double in 48 hours...

30/04/2024

In the French overseas department of Mayotte, authorities have opened a second cholera unit. The number of confirmed cholera cases now stands at 26 since mid-March. France's Regional Health Agency (ARS) has also announced a new emergency unit at the island's main hospital to ensure the care of sick individuals. So what is cholera and how [Voir]

French film star Depardieu to face trial for sexual assault on movie set...

30/04/2024

French police on Monday questioned screen legend Gérard Depardieu after two women accused him of sexual assault, his lawyer confirmed, adding that the actor was later released. The Paris prosecutor's office said Depardieu would face trial over the allegations in October. [Voir]

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Still lives and more dynamic, moving forms at the Louvre...

30/04/2024

Paris's landmark museum is gearing up for the Olympics, with a special exhibition that takes visitors through the history of the Games. We hear more about a project for those who want to combine exercise and culture, as the Louvre launches a fitness circuit that puts participants among the artwork. Plus, a new show shines a light on the [Voir]

French stars Omar Sy, Eva Green join 2024 Cannes Film Festival jury...

30/04/2024

French screen stars Omar Sy and Eva Green will be part of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival next month, organisers announced on Monday. [Voir]

Music show: US musician Jesse Harris's love letter to Paris...

30/04/2024

In this edition of arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim meets American singer-songwriter, producer and guitarist Jesse Harris. He has collaborated with the likes of Melody Gardot and Lana Del Rey, as well as taking home a Grammy for his work on Norah Jones's smash-hit album "Come Away with Me". He's also a frontman, blending folk, jazz and world [Voir]

Paris's Grand Palais: A rare glimpse at a colossal renovation project...

30/04/2024

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