The Paris Bourse was largely unaffected by the outbreak of war on the outskirts of Europe. On the other hand, the trade conflict with China and the political risks arising from the Western elections weighed directly on companies’ prospects. Who remembers? On May 10, the CAC 40 index peaked at 8259.19 points. A month later, […]
these three Frenchmen in trouble with the law in Azerbaijan
STORY – Three French nationals are being arbitrarily detained in Baku, where French Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher, expected to attend COP29, has decided not to travel against a backdrop of heightened diplomatic tensions. “These two weeks are crucial for Théo. We’re going to do everything we can. If it goes well, it’s a good sign, if […]
Mike Tyson, 58, defeated by judges’ decision by YouTuber Jake Paul
The boxing legend, who became the world’s youngest heavyweight champion in 1986, had not fought professionally since June 2005, when he lost to Ireland’s Kevin McBride. At the age of 58, the heavyweight legend Mike Tyson was beaten by the YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul in an exhibition-style professional fight on Friday in Arlington (Texas, USA). Tyson, […]
Tennis bracelets, the little black dress of jewelry
The diamond river, with its nickname inspired by champion Chris Evert, is back on every woman, in every size and at every price. New York, US Open qualifying, 1978, the match is interrupted. Chris Evert, starlet with Farrah Fawcett hairdo, in her lace dress. so short as to reveal a frilly bloomer, rakes the backcourt […]
how Sergio Leone and Clint Eastwood transformed the western genre
STORY – From the TV series that gave him his first role to his last on-screen one, the western was at the heart of Clint Eastwood’s entire career. He left his mark so well that he renewed the genre, inventing a new style. This article is an excerpt from Figaro Hors-Série “Clint Eastwood, the last […]
She receives a 4-month suspended sentence for damaging her home
This is the kind of case that discourages some landlords from letting out their property. Not to mention the squatting cases that continue to plague our daily lives.some tenants take every liberty with other people’s property. In recent months, there has been an increase in the number of cases of tenants abandoning their homes without […]
In Germany, the vast network of a terrorist group calling itself “SS
SEEN FROM ELSEWHERE –Last week, Germany’s public prosecutor had eight far-right activists arrested on terrorism charges. The suspects have links with numerous well-known organizations on the far-right scene, with the AfD and as far afield as the Ukraine. On reading what the “Leipziger Volkszeitung” wrote in 2020 about Kurt Hättasch, it’s hard to imagine that […]
Breakdance, “Rasoir”, Perpignan… How Scott Robertson rekindles the All Blacks’ black magic
Appointed head coach of New Zealand after the last World Cup, the successful former Crusaders coach stands in stark contrast to his austere predecessors, with his original methods and more open communication. The French 7-a-side rugby teamOlympic champions, don’t have a monopoly on fiery little dances. Long before them, New Zealander Scott Robertson became famous […]
Six years after the “gilets jaunes”, Michel Barnier in search of the cahiers de doléances (grievance books)
RECIT – Nearly six years after Emmanuel Macron launched the Great National Debate, the Prime Minister has announced his intention to delve back into the thousands of popular contributions. Forgotten notebooks that were almost never exploited by previous governments. Night has already fallen on the gardens of the Hôtel de Cassini, a stone’s throw from […]
more than 250,000 evacuated as “super typhoon” Man-yi approaches
Authorities philippines on Saturday ordered the evacuation of more than 250,000 people and the return to port of boats as the “super typhoon” Man-yi, melting over the archipelago from the east. The national meteorological agency, which reclassified Man-yi, warned of gusty winds with serious consequences. “significant to severe” and potentially lethal storm surges. Near the […]