CANNES DIARY: Behind the scenes of the 2024 film festival The annual film festival is always a spectacle, but 2024's edition may be the most combustible in years. Entertainment 17 May, 2024
Cannes Film Festival readies a blockbuster edition, with Indy, 'Flower Moon,' Depp and more The Cannes Film Festival, which will kick off Tuesday, is such a colossal extravaganza that taking measure of its ups and downs is notoriously difficult. It’s a showcase of the world’s best cinema. It’s a red-carpet spectacular. It’s a French Riviera hive of dealmaking. Entertainment 14 May, 2023
Vandals attack French politician's office over pensions row Vandals attack French politician's office over pensions row World 19 Mar, 2023
France celebrates WCup victory, fans cheer Morocco team Crowds in Paris and other French cities erupted in shouts of joy as France advanced to the World Cup final Wednesday, while disappointed Morocco fans mingled with the exuberant supporters of the winning team, paying tribute to the African country's unprecedented achievement. Sports 15 Dec, 2022
With hospitalizations up, France weighs return to masks With hospitalizations up, France weighs return to masks World 02 Jul, 2022
Tens of thousands of Muslims protest over Macron remarks after killings in France DHAKA/ISLAMABAD: Tens of thousands of Muslims protested in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Palestinian territories on Friday after killings in a French church prompted a vow from President Emmanuel Macron to stand firm against attacks on French values and... Women 30 Oct, 2020
France reports eight people missing after heavy floods in the South PARIS: At least eight people were missing in France after a storm passed through the southeastern part of the country, causing strong floods around the city of Nice, authorities said on Saturday. Meteo France said that 450mm (17.7 inches) of rain... Women 03 Oct, 2020
Donors pledge 253 mln euros in emergency aid for Lebanon after blast Macron says emergency aid must come quickly Aug 4 port blast killed 158 people, more than 6,000 hurt Explosion puts pressure on heavily indebted economy Many Lebanese blame a corrupt political elite FORT BREGANCON: An emergency donor... 10 Aug, 2020
Cannes is empty, the day the film festival should have begun CANNES: The stars stayed home, their beach backdrop is closed and the prestigious grounds of the Cannes Film Festival have been repurposed as a homeless shelter. Cannes should have been buzzing with cinema glitterati on Tuesday, which was scheduled... Travel Abroad 13 May, 2020
New York struggles with coronavirus, US deaths top 1,000 NEW YORK: New York authorities mobilized to head off a public health disaster Wednesday, with the city's emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hot spot a warning flare — and perhaps a cautionary tale — for the rest of the country as US... Women 26 Mar, 2020
Sri Lankan government imposes 2 1/2 day curfew The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 244,000 people and killed more than 10,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with... Women 20 Mar, 2020
Bong d'Or: Korean director wins Cannes' top prize CANNES: South Korean director Bong Joon-ho's raucous social satire "Parasite," about a poor family of hustlers who find jobs with a wealthy family, won the Cannes Film Festival's top award, the Palme d'Or, on Saturday. The win for "Parasite"... Travel Abroad 26 May, 2019
