This is Beirut, 30/06 15:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iran Rafael Grossi France IAEA nuclear
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, that Tehran halted cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog due to what he called the agency chief's "destructive" behavior towards the Islamic republic, his office said Monday. "The action taken by parliament members... is a natural response to the unjustified, ...
This is Beirut, 30/06 15:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Michele Kang OL Lyon Ligue 1 Ligue 2 France
American businesswoman Michele Kang has replaced John Textor as president of Lyon in a bid to help reverse the club's relegation from Ligue 1. The second-largest shareholder at the club behind Textor, Kang was already president of the Lyon women's team. "Michele is a perfect choice to lead OL in the next phase, and I have full confidence that ...
This is Beirut, 29/06 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Painting Exhibition Culture Art France Cezanne
A city in southern France is celebrating its most famous local painter Paul Cezanne with an exhibition showcasing his works inspired by the sun-drenched landscapes of the Provence region. Paintings by Cezanne, created in his hometown of Aix-en-Provence and at his family estate, went on display Saturday at the Granet Museum in the city for the over ...
This is Beirut, 29/06 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Paris Fashion Week Fashion Paris Culture Art France
Colors ran wild, and silhouettes softened at Paris Men's Fashion Week, which ends Sunday, as designers brought a rare breath of fresh air to a gloomy fashion climate. Despite the heavy news cycle and economic turbulence affecting the luxury sector, this Fashion Week was a "shot of creativity that felt incredibly good", Alice Feillard, men's buying ...
This is Beirut, 28/06 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Karl Lagerfeld Auction Fashion Culture Art France
Hidden from view, once a creative sanctuary and reception venue, a former residence of iconic German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is headed for public auction this Tuesday under France’s notarial system. Purchased by Lagerfeld in 2010, the “Domaine de Voisins,” located in Louveciennes (Yvelines), was dubbed his villa outside Paris. The ...
This is Beirut, 27/06 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Exhibition Art Hokusai Japan France Culture
For the first time, 160 works by Japanese painter and printmaking master Katsushika Hokusai are leaving Japan to be exhibited in France. The Nantes History Museum, in western France, will host the show starting this Saturday, running throughout the summer. The collection of prints, paintings, drawings, and folding screens comes from the ...
This is Beirut, 26/06 12:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
History Napoleon Auction Sotheby's France Culture
A massive trove of artwork and curios linked to Napoleon Bonaparte, including one of his iconic bicorne hats, has sold for more than $10 million in Paris, an auction house said. Sotheby's said it had originally estimated the more than 110 items of Napoleonic memorabilia that it sold on Wednesday at around $7 million. Famous paintings of the ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 26/06 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Cinema Culture Art Léa Massari France Italy
Léa Massari, the delicate and unforgettable star of the silver screen, passed away in Rome at the age of 91. Born Anna Maria Massatani, she embodied Italian cinema through and through, and won over French audiences with her subtle performances and enigmatic presence. Her filmography was defined by integrity, restraint, and an irresistible charm. ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 25/06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Blood Types France Ghadeloupe Ethnicity Gwada Negative
This global first concerns a 54-year-old French woman living in Paris. Her unique immunohematological profile, named “Gwada negative” in tribute to her Caribbean roots, has just been officially recognized as the 48th human blood group system by the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) under the scientific designation PIGZ. It all ...
This is Beirut, 25/06 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Fashion Culture Paris Paris Fashion Week France Art
Saint Laurent and Vuitton opened Paris Men's Fashion Week on Tuesday with collections tinged with retro influences, as the industry reels from the revolving door of creative directors and a diminished appetite for luxury goods. Saint Laurent Returns with Playful Retro Style Saint Laurent kicked things off with a playful spring-summer 2026 ...
This is Beirut, 24/06 13:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Heritage Palace of Versaille AI Statues France Culture
At the Palace of Versailles, visitors now converse with statues instead of listening to traditional audio guides, thanks to an innovation made possible by two artificial intelligence (AI) partners. The château unveiled the project to the press on Monday evening: a joint effort between American AI systems developer OpenAI and French start-up Ask ...
This is Beirut, 24/06 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cinema Lithographs David Lynch Exhibition France Culture
Forty-nine lithographs and three experimental short films by David Lynch are on view until September 21 at the Duchamp Gallery in Yvetot, Seine-Maritime. Displayed across two floors in a dreamlike atmosphere characteristic of the American filmmaker’s work, who passed away in January, “they reveal the spirit of David Lynch, a somewhat dark ...