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Iranian authorities ban film crew from attending Cannes Film Festival

The new film by Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has been selected for Cannes' Competition line-up. However, the crew of 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' have been interrogated by Iranian authorities and banned from leaving the country.

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How is Sweden preparing for the most controversial Eurovision yet?

Security preparations for this year’s Eurovision come as Sweden is considered by police to be a “priority target” for Islamist terrorist groups. Add concerns over planned protests regarding Israel's involvement, cyberattacks and Sweden's NATO membership, and 2024's contest seems overcast by fear.

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Celebrated US novelist Paul Auster dies aged 77

The writer of "The New York Trilogy" and "Leviathan" has died from complications of lung cancer. His books have been translated into more than 40 languages and is a revered writer in France, which he considered his "second home".

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International Jazz Day: How you can celebrate in Europe

What is International Jazz Day, and which modern European jazz artists should be on your radar?

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Beyoncé and flat earths: What new words enter the French dictionary?

A list of more than 150 words includes words that have made their mark in recent months on the feminist and anti-racist fronts, as well as words linked to the environment and the cultural zeitgeist.

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Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October

Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults on a film set, French prosecutors say.

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Very good boy Messi to get his own TV show at Cannes this year

There are no words. Just excitement, as Anatomy of a Fall's Messi gets his very own TV show in Cannes this year.

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Aaron Sorkin: ‘I blame Facebook for January 6’

The Oscar-winning writer of 'The Social Network' is working on a follow-up movie about Facebook that will explore the company's role in the 6 January 2021 assault on the US Capitol.

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Why is France's National Library putting four books in quarantine?

Four books have been quarantined in the National Library of France. Here’s why. Warning: Spoilers for the book and film 'The Name of the Rose'.

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Omar Sy: Too much individualism in France fueling rise of far-right

During interviews promoting his new book "Viens, on se parle", the French actor has spoken out about the ills of the far-right in France, how to address it, and how it can be difficult to be Black in French society.

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Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death

Popular rapper Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to death in Iran, for supporting nationwide protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

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Cannes 2024: Who joins President Greta Gerwig on the Competition jury?

Eva Green, Lily Gladstone, Omar Sy and Hirokazu Kore-eda are amongst this year's Cannes Competition Jury members, joining 'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig.

Food and Drink

In Baguette We Trust: Award for the best baguette in Paris announced

French baker Xavier Netry, from the Utopie bakery, has won the annual Best Baguette competition in Paris. He shares his secrets to his stellar French tasty treasure.

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Film of the Week: 'Challengers' - Game, set, match to Zendaya & Co.

Love all. In all senses of the term?

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Jane Austen’s House needs your help transcribing her brother’s memoir

Could Jane Austen’s brother Francis shed some new light on the beloved author’s life? The Jane Austen’s House museum hopes so – but first it needs help deciphering his handwriting.

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Justice for French Touch: The Gallic movement's essential tracks

For the release of French electro duo Justice's first album in over seven years, here's a countdown of the essential French Touch songs.

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French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies aged 63

The Cannes Film Festival bid farewell to "a fierce humanist, who sought light despite social violence and found hope despite the harshness of reality".

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Rebel Wilson memoir censored in the UK - but mentions Royal orgies

Rebel Wilson's book, published in its entirety in the US, has been censored in the UK, as well as in Australia and New Zealand, due to a chapter on Sacha Baron Cohen.

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'Miss AI': World's first beauty contest with computer generated women

Dystopian nigtmare or the future of beauty contests? You be the judge.

Art

Lost portrait by Gustav Klimt sold for €30 million at auction

The sale price for Klimt's painting was at the lower end of an expected range of €30 million - €50 million, and failed to reach the same heights as Klimt's final work "Dame mit Fächer", which broke the European auction record last year.

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