In this edition of Entre Nous, we break down what may or may not be a debated question in your household: whether to give gifts on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day. We also fill you in on some of France’s many other giving traditions during the holidays and all year round, including where France … Read more
Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch tells us about the Aïta tradition of sung poetry at the center of “Everybody Loves Touda” as his latest film gets a release in France. He tells us why actress Nisrin Erradi was the perfect choice to play the central character, sharing some of her personality traits, and about Nisrin’s commitment … Read more
Two people were killed in an explosion near a residential building in southeast Moscow on Tuesday morning, according to Russian authorities. One of those killed was Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov in charge of the Russian army’s nuclear. Source link
Taipei, Taiwan – Australia last week signed a two-million-dollar deal with Nauru and Papua New Guinea that analysts say will help Canberra counter China’s growing influence in the Pacific. The deals, which support development in Nauru and promise to inject millions of dollars into the establishment of a rugby team in Papua New Guinea over … Read more
Moscow has intensified its attacks on Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region by using North Korean troops, Ukraine said Tuesday. Russia also increased pressure on Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, in the latest escalation in fighting before US President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House next month. Source link
Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, rebel HTS fighters in Syria have found huge stockpiles of an illegal drug called captagon in several warehouses in and around the capital Damascus. The Assad family was at the head of a vast narcotics trafficking ring, smuggling piles of the drugs into several Middle Eastern countries – … Read more
With the end-of-year holidays fast approaching, many French people are getting ready to celebrate with a glass of bubbly. France is famous for its champagne, but there are many different kinds of sparkling wines around Europe, including Italian Prosecco and Spanish Cava. France’s very own “crémant” is a sparkling treat for those looking for something … Read more
Which sporting events transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in has long been a subject of debate. What conditions are appropriate, and where should a line be drawn? Such questions were hotly debated during the World Darts Championship, where Dutch player Noa-Lynn van Leeuwen is set to become the first trans woman to take … Read more
A Franco-Palestinian chef from Bethlehem spoke to FRANCE 24 about how his love for cooking has helped him get through the region’s current problems. Fadi Kattan’s book “Bethlehem” is a love letter to his hometown and is said to ward off the colors and smells of Bethlehem’s market and spice shops. The book has been … Read more
