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Suspected California attacker who left college victim creepy messages nabbed after years on the run

May 15, 2024

Suspected California attacker who left college victim creepy messages nabbed after years on the run

A suspected sexual predator who allegedly left his victim, a college student, a disturbing message was finally caught in France after three years on the run

Cannes Film Festival explained: How juries, standing ovations, and the Palm Dog work

May 15, 2024

Cannes Film Festival explained: How juries, standing ovations, and the Palm Dog work

The Cannes Film Festival, though world-renowned by movie fans and industry professionals alike, is full of quirks and customs that can be confusing from the outside.

'Unprecedented' manhunt in France after gunmen bust gangster known as 'The Fly' out of prison, kill 2 guards

May 15, 2024

'Unprecedented' manhunt in France after gunmen bust gangster known as 'The Fly' out of prison, kill 2 guards

A massive manhunt was underway in France on Wednesday after an armed gang attacked a prison convoy and freed Mohamed Amra, a fugitive known as "The Fly," from custody.

France's Macron considers imposing state of emergency in New Caledonia over violent unrest

May 15, 2024

France's Macron considers imposing state of emergency in New Caledonia over violent unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron is considering imposing a state of emergency in New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific, in response to a surge in violence.

Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie' fête of Greta Gerwig

May 14, 2024

Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie' fête of Greta Gerwig

The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival opened with the unveiling of Greta Gerwig’s jury and the presentation to Meryl Streep of an honorary Palme d'Or.

2 officers killed, inmate escapes after deadly ambush in France

May 14, 2024

2 officers killed, inmate escapes after deadly ambush in France

An attack on a prison convoy in northwestern France has left two prison officers dead and three others seriously injured, according to French authorities.

Curfew imposed in New Caledonia following 'high-intensity' violent unrest triggered by voting reforms

May 14, 2024

Curfew imposed in New Caledonia following 'high-intensity' violent unrest triggered by voting reforms

Authorities in New Caledonia have implemented a two-day curfew and banned gatherings following violent unrest in Noumea and other areas, officials said.

Fans flock to Paris to cheer as Lise Davidsen becomes classical music's Taylor Swift

May 13, 2024

Fans flock to Paris to cheer as Lise Davidsen becomes classical music's Taylor Swift

In the same week that fans of Taylor Swift flocked to Paris for the singer's Eras Tour, Lise Davidsen attracted crowds to the Paris Opéra for her performances in 'Salome.'

Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere

May 13, 2024

Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere

Ahead of the premiere of his film at the Cannes Film Festival, Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof said he has fled to Europe; he was recently sentenced to 8 years in prison.

Olympic torch arrives in Marseille on famous ship amid celebration, tight security

May 8, 2024

Olympic torch arrives in Marseille on famous ship amid celebration, tight security

The French city of Marseille was full of both fans and security personnel when the ship Belem delivered the Olympic torch to France. The torch will travel through the country to Paris.