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France names new culture minister as Dati turns attention to Paris mayoral race

The presidency on Thursday announced that Catherine Pégard, a former magazine editor and former head of the Palace of Versailles, will take over the coveted culture portfolio from Rachida Dati. The reshuffle has already been overshadowed by a heated row in the Paris mayoral race, in which Dati is running.

Radio France Internationale

Jim Carrey unmasks French connections as he receives honorary César award

Hollywood star Jim Carrey spoke about his French origins – and joked about his language skills – during an emotional speech, after receiving an honorary César from the French Film Academy at the awards ceremony on Thursday in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

If France could lead the world with Minitel in the 1980s, surely Europe can free itself from Silicon Valley’s shackles now?

Back then, France punched above its weight when it came to tech. The EU needs it to rediscover its taste for the cutting edge, says Paris-based writer Alexander Hurst

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Serial stowaway arrested again after sneaking onto international flight at US airport, report says

She was arrested in Italy after traveling from the US without a boarding pass, according to reports

The Independent UK

Convicted stowaway arrested again after a new alleged ticketless flight from US to Italy

A woman on probation for stowing away on an international flight has been arrested again after sneaking onto a flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Milan, Italy, A law enforcement official familiar with the matter said Thursday that Svetlana Dali was taken into custody Thursday at Milan’s Malpensa Airport

The Independent UK

Several DJs removed from festival line-ups amid accusations of sexual misconduct

An alleged former employee of a Paris-based booking agency released a series of screenshots and text messages involving DJs and accused them of sexual misconduct, causing broader backlash. In the meantime, many performances by artists involved were cancelled while some reject the allegations.

Euronews

‘Really a lot of amazing beauty’: emails show how model scout connected Epstein with young women

Daniel Siad, accused by a Swedish model of rape, appears in more than 1,000 documents in latest declassified files

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France probes alleged revival of dissolved far-left group amid questions over ban's effectiveness

The Paris public prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into whether the banned far-left movement La Jeune Garde has been reformed. The case reignited a debate in France: how effective are “dissolutions” at dismantling extremist networks?

Euronews

Zoning in on Ménilmontant, Paris: ‘bohemian, arty and off the tourist trail’

This former industrial quartier is now getting noticed for its community-focused art spaces, lively local bars and inexpensive north African food

The Guardian - UK

Rachida Dati resigns as France's culture minister to focus on Paris mayor campaign

Rachida Dati has resigned as culture minister to focus on her campaign to be elected mayor of Paris, which she describes as “the battle of my life”.

Radio France Internationale

PSG draw with Monaco to advance to Champions League last 16

Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday night, following a 2-2 draw with Monaco at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

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Lisa Rinna had Ramona Singer in mind before her Haute Couture debut

Lisa Rinna wanted to avoid comparisons to Ramona Singer with her Haute Couture debut.

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Madagascar charts new course with France, after meeting Putin in Moscow

French President Emmanuel Macron and Madagascar's interim leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, held talks and agreed to "renew" ties on Tuesday, despite steps taken by the former French colony to draw closer to Russia.

Radio France Internationale

Upmarket French store BHV opens fast-fashion Shein outlets outside Paris

Shein boutiques will open in five regional BHV stores on Wednesday, four months after the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant’s first Paris outlet sparked an outcry.

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Éliane Radigue, French composer and musique concrète legend, dies aged 94

The Paris-born artist reinvented the synthesizer through meditative and feedback-drenched sonic explorations

The Guardian - UK

Louvre president resigns as jewellery heist inquiry reveals ‘systemic failures’

Laurence des Cars steps down days after parliamentary inquiry called Paris museum a ‘state within a state’

Euronews

Louvre chief Laurence des Cars resigns as fallout from French security failures continues

Laurence des Cars has quit as director of the Paris Louvre Museum as the fallout continues over the daylight robbery which saw priceless crown jewels stolen from the world's most popular museum.

The Independent UK

US ambassador to France defuses diplomatic squabble with Paris over killing of student

The U.S. ambassador to France has reached out to defuse a new diplomatic spat after skipping a French summons over U.S. comments on French politics

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Rising temperatures are putting Tour de France athletes’ health at risk, study finds

As temperatures continue to rise across Europe, a new study highlights the impact on elite athletes’ health - and urges summer sports’ organisers to re-think when they host their events.

Radio France Internationale

French prosecutors seek trial for PSG star Hakimi over rape allegation

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi is to stand trial on rape charges, French prosecutors said on Tuesday, more than two years after the alleged incident.

The Guardian - UK

Six Nations half-term report: France are flying while England’s decline is steep

Les Bleus have variety and gifted youngsters but, by contrast, Steve Borthwick’s men are predictable and flawed

Euronews

Walk this way: French artist JR reveals plan to turn Pont Neuf bridge into a cave

French artist JR will transform Paris’ famous Pont Neuf bridge into a walk-through “cave” with sound and augmented reality in a tribute to artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

Radio France Internationale

France blocks US ambassador’s access to officials after no-show

France's foreign minister has demanded an explanation after United States ambassador to France Charles Kushner failed to show up to explain comments made about the killing of a far-right activist, but said ties between France and the United States would not be affected.

The Guardian - UK

US ambassador to France vows not to interfere in its domestic affairs

Charles Kushner, father of president’s son-in-law Jared, failed to show up to meeting to explain US comments relating to death of far-right activist

The Guardian - UK

Philippe Gaulier obituary

French clown who established his own theatre school to teach actors and comics how to find their ‘inner idiot’

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