In this edition of Entre Nous we look at the Normandy Impressionist festival, which runs from May 29 to September 27 here in France. It marks the 100th anniversary of Impressionist painter Claude Monet’s death. Philippe Platel, the festival’s director, tells us what events are planned and why Impressionism has never gone out of style. … Read more
A month after Guinea deployed troops to its border with Liberia, President Joseph Boakai claimed to be in touch with his Guinean counterpart Mamady Doumbouya, in an interview with FRANCE 24. “We’ve been speaking very well,” Boakai said, adding that he told Doumbouya the border situation is “getting under control”. Asked about the state of … Read more
The new Syrian administration is trying to provide justice for the tens of thousands tortured and hundreds of thousands more killed by the regime of former dictator Bashar al-Assad. But is enough being done to investigate and those prosecuted accused? Some attempted steps have been taken. A trial is underway in Damascus of Assad himself … Read more
In London, the Tube and iconic red double-decker buses are deeply woven into the city’s fabric. When these aging vehicles retire, some are given a surprising second life and transformed into unique dining experiences. From underground carriages turned into restaurants to vintage buses serving afternoon tea, these repurposed icons offer a nostalgic journey through the … Read more
Owning a home has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream, but is increasingly out of reach for many US workers. A report by the White House in April suggests the United States needs 10 million additional houses to meet demand. Meanwhile, the average price of new home sales has jumped over 30 percent … Read more
FRANCE 24’s Culture Editor Eve Jackson brings us the latest from the Cannes Film Festival, including a look at one of the wildest films the festival has seen in a while: “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma”, from director Jane Schoenbrun. It’s part-slasher movie, part-fever dream and part-commentary on fandom and identity. It stars … Read more
In early April, the Artis Zoo Museum in Amsterdam unveiled a handbag with a giant dinosaur skeleton—made of “lab-grown T. rex leather.” Polish fashion label Enfin Leve designed the bag as part of its line of experimental clothing. But it was the content, not the design, that attracted the most attention. “Its character is different … Read more
It’s a simple action movie that grew into a billion-dollar global franchise. “The Fast and the Furious” marked its 25th anniversary with a midnight showing at the Cannes Film Festival. Lead actor Vin Diesel was joined on the red carpet by the daughter of his late co-star Paul Walker, to whom he paid an emotional … Read more
US President Donald Trump is in Beijing today, meeting China’s President Xi Jinping. This visit is the first by a US leader in nearly a decade. Talks so far have focused on trade and Taiwan… with Xi warning that disagreement over the island’s future could even lead to conflict. However, the pair also exchanged a … Read more
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned Thursday after a key party in her coalition with Drew its support for her sacking of the defense minister after Ukrainian drones repeatedly strayed into the country. Silina had blamed defense minister Andris Spruds for the incursions, saying the country’s anti-drone systems had not been deployed quickly enough. Source … Read more