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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.

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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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Forget Taylor Swift: Here’s the real tortured poet worth celebrating

The 1999 coming-of-age rom-com - and one of the best Shakespeare adaptations out there – just turned 25, and Kat is the tortured poet we all need right now. Sorry, Taylor.

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John Lennon’s long-lost guitar heads to auction

The long-lost guitar, played by John Lennon, could set a new world record as "the highest-selling Beatles guitar."

Art

A room of her own: Louvre to give ‘disappointing’ Mona Lisa new digs

France’s Louvre could move the Mona Lisa to her own basement room. Here’s why.

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UK government rejects findings of Misogyny In Music report

The UK government has rejected the recommendations suggested by the Misogyny In Music report to improve gender equality in the music industry.

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Fancy an item from Vivienne Westwood’s personal wardrobe?

More than 200 items spanning 40 years will be sold in a two-part auction this summer, with part of the sale proceeds going to charity.

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How did these 90s one-hit-wonders become most played artist ever?

Yes, you read correctly. Rednex, the 90s Eurodance band, have broken a YouTube record to beat Adele's best efforts. And now, their hit ‘Cotten Eye Joe’ has been heard by 4% of the world's population.

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Céline Dion on touring again: 'I don't know - my body will tell me'

The singer opens up about her life ever since her career was put on hold due to a rare autoimmune condition, Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), in 2022.

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Pulitzer-winner David Mamet blasts Hollywood's diversity efforts

During the L.A. Times Festival of Books, David Mamet spoke out against the initiatives in Hollywood to create diversity, equity, and inclusion - referred to as DEI.

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