Gisele Pelicot, the French woman drugged by her ex-husband so she could be raped and sexually abused by him and dozens of strangers, said in her closing statements that it was time for a “macho” society to change its attitude on rape. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the “macho, patriarchal society that … Read more
French director Michel Hazanavicius decided that an animated feature was the best approach for his latest film, which follows the trajectory of a baby thrown from a train headed for Auschwitz. Film critic Emma Jones tells us why the fairy-tale tone of “The Most Precious of Cargoes” adds to its poignancy, and why this fable … Read more
Workers with labor union IG Metall took an extraordinary step on Wednesday, offering to take pay cuts in order to avoid mass lay-offs and plant closures planned by German carmaker Volkswagen. Ahead of the next round of collective bargaining talks, the union and the VW workers’ council offered to reduce labor costs by €1.5 billion … Read more
Iran has taken steps to halt the expansion of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said, welcoming this “concrete step in the right direction” on Wednesday. Grossi’s comments came after Western powers submitted a resolution censoring Iran for its poor cooperation with the IAEA. Source link
Paris is not always associated with musical theater, but little by little the French capital is becoming more like Broadway and the West End. The latest live show to wow critics and audiences alike is “Hello, Dolly!”. On Entre Nous, we speak to Caroline O’Connor about what it’s like playing Dolly in Paris. Source link
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday slammed the final communique delivered at the Group of 20 industrialized nations, or G20, summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “It is too little when the G20 cannot find the words to make it clear Russia is responsible [for the war in Ukraine]. “It’s not what I would have … Read more
A German citizen has been arrested in Russia on Wednesday on charges of sabotage, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said. State media reported that the FSB had detained a German citizen who had been allegedly involved in an explosion at a gas distribution station in Kaliningrad in March 2024. The German Foreign Ministry said … Read more
In Pakistan, a blasphemy-related case turned tragic in September. A doctor accused of blaspheming the Prophet Mohammed was allegedly shot dead by police officers and his body set on fire by a mob of fundamentalists. In a historic first, members of civil society then mobilized to demand justice for him. Blasphemy is a very sensitive … Read more
When Julian Nagelsmann brought on Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz after an hour, it was clear the 37-year-old wanted to finish 2024 with a win against Hungary. Despite leading thanks to a first international goal for Felix Nmecha, Germany missed out on their 11th win of the year after a last-minute penalty denied … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick to lead the Department of Commerce. The businessman and long-time friend of Trump’s is slated to lead the incoming administration’s efforts to implement wide-ranging tariffs on goods entering the United States, in a bid to boost local manufacturing. Also in this edition: we bring … Read more