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The world's most famous paintings: 'Mona Lisa,' 'Starry Night' and more

April 10, 2024

The world's most famous paintings: 'Mona Lisa,' 'Starry Night' and more

The most significant paintings in the world have had the capability of staying popular for centuries and inspiring other artists for countless generations.

Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' to premiere at Cannes

April 9, 2024

Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' to premiere at Cannes

Francis Ford Coppola will return to the Cannes Film Festival on May 17 to premiere his self-financed film 'Megalopolis;' Coppola won the Cannes' Palme d'Or for 'Apocalypse Now' 45 years ago.

Diver takes massive spill in front of French president during Olympics pool opening

April 5, 2024

Diver takes massive spill in front of French president during Olympics pool opening

French diver Alexis Jandard had a bit of a mishap during the unveiling of the Paris Aquatics Centre, where he went tumbling off the diving board in front of the country's president.

President Macron says France and its allies 'could have stopped' the 1994 Rwanda genocide

April 4, 2024

President Macron says France and its allies 'could have stopped' the 1994 Rwanda genocide

France and its allies could have stopped the 1994 Rwanda genocide that left over 800,000 people dead, but 'lacked the will to do so,' French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday.

Lebanon's prime minister denies allegations of money laundering in France

April 4, 2024

Lebanon's prime minister denies allegations of money laundering in France

Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati faces allegations of money laundering after a complaint was filed in France by two anti-corruption groups this week.

Blinken, US delegation drive from Paris to Brussels after his plane again suffers a 'mechanical issue'

April 3, 2024

Blinken, US delegation drive from Paris to Brussels after his plane again suffers a 'mechanical issue'

Secretary of State Blinken and a U.S. delegation have driven from Paris to Brussels for a NATO meeting after his plane suffered a "mechanical issue."

Acclaimed novelist Maryse Condé, known as ‘Grande Dame' of Caribbean literature, dies at 90

April 2, 2024

Acclaimed novelist Maryse Condé, known as ‘Grande Dame' of Caribbean literature, dies at 90

Maryse Condé, a renowned French-language novelist from Guadeloupe known for her imaginative reinterpretations of narratives, has died at the age of 90.

France's annual lemon festival struggles with scarcity of prized crop

April 2, 2024

France's annual lemon festival struggles with scarcity of prized crop

France hosts an annual lemon festival, using the citrus fruit to create elaborate displays. However, the prized Menton lemon is too scarce to be used this year.

640-year-old castle with moat found under hotel: 'Remarkably preserved'

March 31, 2024

640-year-old castle with moat found under hotel: 'Remarkably preserved'

French archaeologists recently discovered a medieval castle under the courtyard of a hotel in Vannes. It was built by John IV, Duke of Brittany, in the 1380s.

French lawmakers vote to condemn 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters

March 28, 2024

French lawmakers vote to condemn 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters

The French National Assembly voted Thursday to condemn the brutality of a 1961 police crackdown on Algerian protesters, which left about 120 people dead.