“Ça bombarde!” (It’s bombing!), striking images of Richomme sailing at 30 knots
” data-script=”https://static.lefigaro.fr/widget-video/short-ttl/video/index.js” > The skipper of Paprek Arkéa has rediscovered some powerful winds, and is sailing at very high speed as he approaches the Equator. Impressive images. After having to deal with sluggish winds over the past few days, the Vendée Globe favorites are once again enjoying ideal conditions as they continue their descent of […]
LIVE – Rafael Nadal starts his match against Van de Zandschulp
In the last tournament of his long career, living legend Rafael Nadal is scheduled to play first singles in the quarter-final against Dutch Botic van de Zandschulp (29, 80e in the world). The Roland6Garros king leads 2-0 in his meetings with the Dutchman. He won each time, without dropping a set, in the third round […]
Colin Petersen, the Bee Gees’ first drummer, dies aged 78
The musician passed away on November 18. It was he who, in 1968, drummed alongside the Gibb brothers on the historic track I Started a Joke. For lovers of early Bee Gees tracks, especially the gem I Started a jokeColin Petersen’s death is filled with sadness. The first drummer of Bee Gees has passed away […]
the rail workers’ thirst for unlimited increases
DECRYPTAGE – With Christmas just a month away, railway workers are preparing to go on strike on Thursday in a bid to secure juicy pay rises. This despite the fact that their salaries have risen far more than those of private-sector employees. When it comes to social protest, SNCF railway workers never seem to run […]
“Unacceptable”, “an opportunity”… The Mercosur treaty as seen by the European press
PRESS REVIEW – While the French media have largely taken up the subject, this is less the case for European newspapers, which focus on the rumblings in France. “France won’t sign [le traité avec le Mercosur, NDLR]”declared the French President on Monday Emmanuel Macron. This phrase was used by Le Figaro in its daily paper, […]
“We’re not magicians,” says Fauthoux at the start of his first training camp in charge of Les Bleus.
Les Bleus’ new coach spoke at a press conference on Tuesday, ahead of his first two matches in charge of the French team, on Thursday and Sunday. Freddy Fauthoux makes his mark. Vincent Collet’s successor at the head of Les BleusThe new coach is leading his first training camp, with two games against Cyprus (November […]
“I wanted to show that the righteous man is a contemporary figure”.
INTERVIEW – The author ofOSS 117 and The Artist devoted six years to The Most Precious Commodity. This highly personal animated film about the Holocaust was adapted from Jean-Claude Grumberg’s fairy tale. In the hushed salons of a hotel in the 6th arrondissement of Parise arrondissement de Paris, Michel Hazanavicius is relaxed as he talks […]
Senators scold Emmanuel Macron and his ministers over deficit management
By Le Figaro with AFP Published 44 minutes ago, updated at 15h56 ” data-script=”https://static.lefigaro.fr/widget-video/short-ttl/video/index.js” > According to the conclusions of the fact-finding mission, all former leaders, whether at Bercy, Matignon or the Élysée Palace, share responsibility for the growing public deficit. “Assumed fiscal irresponsibility”. and a “damaging wait-and-see attitude”. Previous governments were severely scratched on […]
student who undressed will not be prosecuted
By Le Figaro with AFP Published 22 minutes ago, updated at 3:50 pm ” data-script=”https://static.lefigaro.fr/widget-video/short-ttl/video/index.js” > The young woman, who was transferred to hospital after the incident, was handed over to her family, according to the Iranian authorities. The Iranian judiciary said on Tuesday, November 19, that it had taken no legal action against a […]
Raducanu defeats Hruncakova, first step towards BJK Cup final for Great Britain
Emma Raducanu beat Slovakia’s Viktoria Hruncakova (6-4, 6-4) on Tuesday in Malaga. The British take their first step towards the final. Emma Raducanu beat Viktoria Hruncakova in two sets, 6-4, 6-4, on Tuesday in Malaga in the first match of the second semifinal of the BJK Cup and takes Great Britain a step closer to […]