Police investigate alleged antisemitic attack at home of Nice mayor
Police in Nice were on Saturday investigating an alleged antisemitic attack at the home of the city’s mayor Christian Estrosi after a pig’s head was found hung on the gate.
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France’s Macron calls for ceasefire after Israel and US launch strikes on Iran
French president Emmanuel Macron on Saturday called for the Israeli and American air strikes on Iran to stop after describing the outbreak of conflict as a danger to international peace.
‘Crazy, without limits’: Paris disco haunt of Jagger and Grace Jones to reopen
Legendary nightclub Le Palace, where Serge Gainsbourg and Prince also performed, to rise againIn the late 1970s, Le Palace in Paris’s busy theatre district was one of continental Europe’s most famous nightclubs.On the opening night on 1 March 1978, Gra…
Deaths of 22 children in Channel due to ‘catastrophic failure’ by UK and France, NGO says
Project Play finds UK taxpayers are funding ‘record child fatalities’ and ‘repeated violence’ against children in northern FranceThe deaths of 22 children while trying to cross the Channel in the last two years, along with the mistreatment of thousands…
Rafale Code Row: A Non-Issue In India’s Strategic Jet Acquisition
The Rafale source-code controversy has sparked debate in defence circles, yet it remains a peripheral matter rather than a deal-breaker in India’s procurement of these advanced French fighter jets.Dassault Aviation’s reluctance to share the proprietary source code—essential for integrating indigenous weapons like the Astra missile—stems from legitimate concerns over intellectual property and
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 r…
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.
Brigitte Bardot tribute at the César awards greeted with boos
A shout of ‘racist’ could also be heard during the segment at France’s version of the OscarsA tribute to Brigitte Bardot at the Césars, France’s version of the Oscars, on Thursday was greeted with boos. In a video clip posted by Paris Match, boos can c…
British chefs in Paris shake up old food stereotypes
From sausage rolls and Scotch eggs to daring, ingredient-led tasting menus, a new generation of British chefs is turning heads and changing minds in Paris. Long mocked for beans on toast and beige plates, UK cuisine is getting a stylish reboot in the …
British chefs in Paris shake up old food stereotypes
From sausage rolls and Scotch eggs to daring, ingredient-led tasting menus, a new generation of British chefs is turning heads and changing minds in Paris. Long mocked for beans on toast and beige plates, UK cuisine is getting a stylish reboot in the …