Manon Kerjean explains why the animated feature In Waves, Phuong Mai Nguyen’s adaptation of a bestselling graphic novel, has been moving audiences to tears. We also take a look at Stéphane Demoustier’s dark summertime thriller The Heat and enjoy the behind-the-scenes comedy of La Comédie Française, set inside France’s most prestigious theater. Finally, 20th-century cinematic … Read more
France is sweltering under its third heatwave in less than two months, with temperatures set to continue rising throughout the week. Météo France has extended its orange alert to 61 departments. Source link
Earlier this week, Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza Strip, announced it would dissolve its government and hand over administrative authority after nearly two decades in power. The group said the move is aimed at paving the way for the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), which is set to take … Read more
France’s Marine Le Pen hit the campaign trail on Wednesday fresh off her announcement she would run for president despite an embezzlement conviction. But she is taking a big gamble on whether her last-ditch appeal against Tuesday’s judgment will be successful, explains Clovis Casali. Source link
French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters on the sidelines of the NATO summit that he “doesn’t believe” the US would sixteen Greenland following comments earlier by US president Donald Trump. He also addressed the war in Ukraine and Iran. Source link
Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, the reigning champions recovering from a two-goal deficit to escape a monumental upset. The win – and Messi’s form – has many Argentina fans dreaming that another World Cup could be on its way. Source … Read more
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that both Russia and Ukraine want to see the war settled as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a NATO summit in Ankara. Source link
President Donald Trump threw a summit of NATO leaders into disarray on Wednesday as he demanded the United States cut trade ties with Spain and made renewed claims on Greenland, irking another NATO ally Denmark. He also said an interim agreement to end the war with Iran was “over” after a new exchange of fire. … Read more
Much of France is once again under severe heat alert and icemakers are under growing pressure to keep supplies up. But that’s becoming increasingly difficult, leading to tough choices for some businesses. Source link
“As of tonight, I am a candidate for president,” Marine Le Pen said on French television Tuesday evening. It was the day a Paris appeals court upheld an earlier ruling against him for embezzling EU funds. Le Pen is the leader of the Rassemblement National (RN) faction in the French National Assembly. His party is … Read more