hub of digital creativity
From the special effects of Oscar-winning blockbusters to mega-hit video games and animated films, Montreal has established itself as a hub of digital creativity… the culture of the future. Studios abound, as do mega-budgets. Stranger Things, 1917, Assassin’s Creed… you only have to name one flagship production of the last 10 years to find a […]
three hooded men armed with Kalashnikovs are arrested before a gangland incident
Seen hooded, gloved and armed, three men were arrested at the end of October in Lyon by two BAC crews when they appeared, in all likelihood, to be taking part in a settling of accounts. Le Figaro Lyon A settling of scores on October 31 in Lyon? That evening, three masked, gloved and armed men […]
“We must aim for victory”, Haise puts the pressure on Nice-Twente
Nice coach Franck Haise has stressed the importance of OGC Nice securing their first Europa League win of the season ahead of Thursday’s encounter with Twente. “We’re hoping for our first European win of the season”. against Twente, Nice coach Franck Haise told a press conference on Wednesday ahead of matchday 4 of the Europa […]
The Star Fish, a real Chinese puzzle
CRITIQUE – Presented in Beijing in early September, this Franco-Asian show directed by Marjorie Nakache runs from November 12 to 23 at the Studio Théâtre de Stains. The story of an eventful adaptation. Special correspondent in Beijing Marjorie Nakache smiles. She is pleasantly surprised: “ The Chinese have a reputation for not clapping, but tonight […]
Glénat joins Mangas.io, the French “Netflix” for manga
The digital reading platform has convinced leading Japanese comics publishers to entrust it with part of their catalogs. Bleach, Parasite and Ajin will soon be integrated into the application. The second biggest manga market after Japan, France remains an Eldorado for Japanese publishers, despite declining sales in 2023. Some 40 million copies were sold in […]
Near Nantes, a drunk motorcyclist beats an octogenarian to death with his own cane
Assaulted on Sunday morning by a thirty-something biker under the influence of alcohol and narcotics, the victim had to be taken to the Nantes hospital. The alleged perpetrator has been charged with “attempted murder”. Le Figaro Nantes An episode of staggering violence. On Sunday morning, an octogenarian was strolling along the D762 in Gétigné (Loire-Atlantique), […]
The Court of Cassation overturns part of Diack fils’s conviction
On Wednesday, the French Supreme Court of Appeal partially overturned Papa Massata Diack’s conviction for bribery and complicity in bribery in the Russian athlete doping case. On Wednesday, the French Supreme Court of Appeal partially overturned the conviction of Papa Massata Diack, the son of the former head of world athletics and former marketing consultant […]
Sherlock Holmes among the Boers
CRITIQUE – In this story, the author takes up the cause of his country in a conflict that heralds the great carnage of the following century. In March 1900, 40-year-old Conan Doyle left England by boat. for South Africa. Destination: the town of Bloemfontein, capital of the Orange Free State, one of the two Boer […]
Behind the politics, what does Donald Trump’s financial empire really weigh?
DECRYPTAGE – While the man who has just been elected President of the United States historically made his fortune in real estate, his wealth today stems largely from his Truth Social network, which has made him one of the richest men on the planet. After his victory over Kamala Harris, he can undoubtedly claim to […]
the county targeted by Trump during the campaign votes… Trump
During the presidential debate, the Republican candidate had relayed false rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets. On Tuesday, residents of Springfield and the surrounding area voted 64% in favor of Donald Trump. Despite the false rumors, Springfield and the surrounding area don’t seem to hold a grudge against Trump. Located in the state of Ohio, […]