Articles for Southern France

Gisèle Pelicot thanks backers after her ex-husband and his co-defendants are convicted in rape trial
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gisèle Pelicot thanks backers after her ex-husband and his co-defendants are convicted in rape trial

Associated Press  

AVIGNON, France — Gisèle Pelicot spoke of her “very difficult ordeal” after 51 men were convicted Thursday in the drugging-and-rape trial that riveted France and turned her into an icon, expressing support for other victims whose cases don’t get such attention and “whose stories remain untold.” “I want you to know that we share the same fight,” she said in …

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Prayerful, playful, mystical: Some of AP’s most compelling religion photos of 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Prayerful, playful, mystical: Some of AP’s most compelling religion photos of 2024

Associated Press  

Fittingly, in photographs depicting aspects of faith, it’s often the light that is most riveting. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A riverboat carrying the Eucharist cruises down the Ohio River between Wellsburg, West Virginia, and Brilliant, Ohio, Sunday, June 23, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest …

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See entertainment’s biggest moments in 2024, through the lens of Associated Press photographers
3 months, 1 week ago

See entertainment’s biggest moments in 2024, through the lens of Associated Press photographers

Associated Press  

2024 wasn’t all “Wicked.” The year draws to a close with the film dominating the box office and discourse after a marketing blitz that saw stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande grace not just premieres, but the Oscars, Met Gala and Olympics too. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Democratic presidential nominee Vice …

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Shocking rape trial highlights the systematic struggles French sexual abuse victims face
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shocking rape trial highlights the systematic struggles French sexual abuse victims face

Associated Press  

AVIGNON, France — The trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman whose husband repeatedly drugged her over the course of nearly a decade has highlighted the difficulties that sexual violence victims can face in France. Placards left read, “3 billion euros to combat violence against women.” Despite evidence including meticulously archived photos and videos that Pelicot …

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Emotional testimony of grandmother as she takes the stand to face dozens of men accused of violating her while she was drugged by her husband: DAVID JONES witnesses extraordinary courage of dignified
6 months, 1 week ago

Emotional testimony of grandmother as she takes the stand to face dozens of men accused of violating her while she was drugged by her husband: DAVID JONES witnesses extraordinary courage of dignified

Daily Mail  

By her own description she had always been 'a prude' and had only allowed two men to touch her – one of whom was her husband, sitting, shamefaced, to her left in the dock. Gisele Pelicot stood amid a sea of previously faceless men, all of whom had allegedly raped her while she slept, and calmly confronted them with the …

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Marseille and the sea: A portrait of the millennia-old port city that is hosting Olympic sailing
7 months, 1 week ago

Marseille and the sea: A portrait of the millennia-old port city that is hosting Olympic sailing

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Her black headscarf flying up, a teen jumped into the sparkling Mediterranean from a concrete pier at a city marina, then scrambled back to shore and onto a giant paddle board for a quick tour with a dozen excited comrades. Children attend a swimming camp organized by the Grand Bleu Association which facilitates access to the sea …

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CANNES PHOTOS: See the standout moments from this year’s film festival
9 months, 2 weeks ago

CANNES PHOTOS: See the standout moments from this year’s film festival

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — The Cannes Film Festival draws glamour to itself like a moth to the flame. Heidi Klum poses for photographers upon arrival at the awards ceremony and the premiere of the film ‘The Second Act’ during the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Cate Blanchett poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere …

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Demi Moore, Cher and more stars raise money for AIDS research at amfAR gala near Cannes
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Demi Moore, Cher and more stars raise money for AIDS research at amfAR gala near Cannes

Associated Press  

ANTIBES, France — Some of the biggest stars in the French Rivera for the Cannes Film Festival made appearances at the 30th annual amfAR gala to raise money for AIDS research. Paris Jackson, center, poses for photographers upon arrival at the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS benefit at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, during the 77th Cannes international film festival, Cap d’Antibes, …

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From schools to the Olympics, how France’s staunch secularism affects religion in public life
9 months, 2 weeks ago

From schools to the Olympics, how France’s staunch secularism affects religion in public life

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Walk around multicultural metropolises like Paris or Marseille, or any small village in the French countryside, and signs of faith are everywhere. A Muslim woman walks by an icon of the Virgin Mary and Jesus at the Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica in Marseille, southern France, Friday, April 19, 2024. The country’s highest administrative court found …

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France is proud of its secularism. But struggles grow in this approach to faith, school, integration
9 months, 2 weeks ago

France is proud of its secularism. But struggles grow in this approach to faith, school, integration

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Brought into the international spotlight by the ban on hijabs for French athletes at the upcoming Paris Olympics, France’s unique approach to “laïcité” — loosely translated as “secularism” — has been increasingly stirring controversy from schools to sports fields across the country. Students pray during recess in the mosque at Ibn Khaldoun, a private Muslim school, in …

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See the cinematic glamour of the first days of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival
9 months, 3 weeks ago

See the cinematic glamour of the first days of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — Hollywood royalty is back at the Cannes Film Festival for its annual celebration of cinema along the French Riviera. “Me Too” director Judith Godreche, center, poses with hands covering their mouth upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Anya Taylor-Joy, left, and director George Miller …

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Paul Schrader felt death closing in, so he made a movie about it
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Paul Schrader felt death closing in, so he made a movie about it

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — After a string of hospitalizations for long COVID, Paul Schrader had a realization. I’ll be back to you when I’ve finished my film.’” Schrader, chuckling, adds: “I’m going to start a new company called Post-Mortem Cinema.” Director Paul Schrader poses for portrait photographs for the film ‘Oh, Canada’, at the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, …

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How Cannes works, from the standing ovations to the juries to the Palm Dog
9 months, 3 weeks ago

How Cannes works, from the standing ovations to the juries to the Palm Dog

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — The Cannes Film Festival is hallowed ground in cinema but understanding its unique landscape can be confounding. Jury president Greta Gerwig enters the opening ceremony of the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Bayona, Eva Green, and Pierfrancesco Favino upon arrival at the awards ceremony and the premiere of the film ‘The …

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The best holidays to book for May 2024, from boating in France to Greek island relaxation
11 months, 1 week ago

The best holidays to book for May 2024, from boating in France to Greek island relaxation

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Greece open image in gallery Travel to the land of tavernas before the half-term price hikes If you’re travelling with …

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France’s government announces new measures to calm farmers’ protests, as barricades squeeze Paris
1 year, 1 month ago

France’s government announces new measures to calm farmers’ protests, as barricades squeeze Paris

Associated Press  

JOSSIGNY, France — France’s new prime minister showered promises of help on angry farmers Tuesday, from emergency cash aid to controls on imported food, in hopes that cools a protest movement that has seen tractors shut down highways across France and inspired similar actions around Europe. Farmers seeking better pay, fewer constraints and lower costs are camped out on hay-strewn …

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French farmers vow to continue protesting despite the government's offer of concessions
1 year, 1 month ago

French farmers vow to continue protesting despite the government's offer of concessions

The Independent  

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See AP’s top entertainment photos of 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

See AP’s top entertainment photos of 2023

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — 2023 was the year Barbie busted out of her box and Taylor triumphed again. Taylor Swift arrives at the world premiere of the concert film “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at AMC The Grove 14 in Los Angeles. Doja Cat attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the …

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French tourism, rafting and kayaking in fix as droughts worsen
1 year, 7 months ago

French tourism, rafting and kayaking in fix as droughts worsen

Hindustan Times  

At the pristine southern French lake of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, tourists in pedal boats and on white water rafts — and the businesses that welcome them — have been buoyed by generous rainfall and good water management this spring. Human-caused climate change is lengthening droughts in southern France, meaning the reservoirs are increasingly drained to lower levels to maintain the power generation …

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French tourism businesses are wary of customers drying up as droughts worsen
1 year, 7 months ago

French tourism businesses are wary of customers drying up as droughts worsen

Associated Press  

SAINTE-CROIX du VERDON, France — At the pristine southern French lake of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, tourists in pedal boats and on white water rafts — and the businesses that welcome them — have been buoyed by generous rainfall and good water management this spring. Tourists guided by Antoine Coudray of Secret River Tours hike through a tunnel with packrafts on their backs …

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In Frames | India at Cannes 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

In Frames | India at Cannes 2023

The Hindu  

Festival de Cannes or Cannes Film Festival is an international film festival that opens a platform for the display of global cinema and sheds a light on independent directors and writers from diverse backgrounds. Photo: Twitter/@pradeeponelife Mrunal Thakur attends the "Black Flies" red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18 in Cannes, …

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World’s oldest known person, a French nun, dies at 118
2 years, 1 month ago

World’s oldest known person, a French nun, dies at 118

Associated Press  

PARIS — A French nun who was believed to be the world’s oldest person but had been reportedly growing weary of the burdens of age has died a few weeks before her 119th birthday, her nursing home in southern France said Wednesday. I worked until I was 108.” But local newspaper Midi Libre reported Sister Andre saying in 2020, after …

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Climate change enables dengue to spread to more countries
2 years, 3 months ago

Climate change enables dengue to spread to more countries

The Hindu  

Each year, nearly 100 million dengue cases and about 10,000 deaths are reported from over 125 countries, and about half the global population are in countries that provide suitable environmental conditions for dengue spread. With climate change, dengue-endemic countries will see increased dengue cases through “faster viral amplification, and increased vector survival, reproduction and biting rates”. Increased temperature due to …

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UK heatwave: Wildfires continue and patients face long waits for A&E ahead of amber warning
2 years, 8 months ago

UK heatwave: Wildfires continue and patients face long waits for A&E ahead of amber warning

Daily Mail  

Wildfires continued to rage across Britain today amid warnings that the country could be crippled by even hotter temperatures from Sunday - as the heatwave is set to cause chaos to transport, the NHS and other key services. Parts of the Leeds-Liverpool canal, which is fed by the Foulridge Upper reservoir, will be closed to conserve water amid a lack …

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Magnet milestones move dream of nuclear fusion closer
3 years, 6 months ago

Magnet milestones move dream of nuclear fusion closer

LA Times  

Workers secure a central solenoid magnet for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project after it arrived in Saint-Paul-Les-Durance in southern France. On Thursday, scientists at the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor in southern France took delivery of the first part of a massive magnet so strong, its American manufacturer claims, that it can lift an aircraft carrier. Their magnet may allow …

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