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Aya Nakamura, Philippe Katerine, the French Touch… Who are the big winning artists of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?
From Aya Nakamura to the French Touch, the Olympic ceremony still resonates and makes the listeners of certain artists who performed along the Seine on Friday evening jump. France Télévisions…
Man jailed on suspicion of sexually assaulting teenage girl in her bedroom
In three days, the man broke into the house where the 15-year-old girl was sleeping three times. Article written by franceinfo – with France Bleu Loire Ocean Radio France Published…
Paris Olympics: Montreal swimmer Ilya Kharun wins bronze medal in 200m butterfly
Montreal swimmer Ilya Kharun won the bronze medal in the 200-meter butterfly at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. Kharun covered the distance in one minute 52.80 seconds, a new Canadian…
Quebec tramway construction site restarts
The tramway construction site is getting back underway in Quebec City. The city intends to restart in August 2025 the major work on Laurier Boulevard that the government had put…
Judicial investigation opened for “murder by spouse” after the death of a woman in her sixties in Calvados
The suspect, who was taken into custody, “declares that he has, to this day, no recollection of what happened,” the Caen public prosecutor announced on Wednesday. Published 07/31/2024 7:50 p.m.…
Young prodigies enchant the 44th edition of the La Roque d’Anthéron International Piano Festival
An unmissable event for the world’s best pianists, the La Roque d’Anthéron International Piano Festival launches the careers of these very young stars from all over the world. Under the…
Who will succeed Ismail Haniyeh? What will the impact be for Hamas, Israel and Iran?
The death of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh could strengthen the hawks in the Palestinian Islamist movement and lead to retaliation against Israel. Many Palestinian political figures hail the contribution…
Parthenogenetic births observed in two female greyhound sharks by researchers in Italy
Italian researchers have reported the first birth by parthenogenesis, that is, without fertilization, of a baby shark of an endangered species, the Mustelus mustelus, also called the common greyhound shark.…
The investigation could be relaunched after months of research
Published 07/31/2024 09:29 Update 07/31/2024 10:06 Video length: 2 min Lina’s disappearance: investigation could be relaunched after months of searching Lina’s disappearance: investigation could be relaunched after months of searching…
For a third time in 2024, Lion Electric is cutting its workforce, as it reduces its workforce by 30%
The axe has fallen again at Lion Électrique: for the third time this year, the Quebec manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty electric urban vehicles is cutting its workforce, reducing its…
At the Paris Olympics, the triathlon events did indeed take place in the Seine
Green light for the triathlon of the 2024 Olympic Games: after months of doubts about the quality of the water in the Seine and an embarrassing first postponement, the two…
New searches after teenager’s DNA found in car
Published 07/31/2024 09:20 Update 07/31/2024 10:06 Video length: 2 min Lina’s disappearance: new searches after the discovery of the teenager’s DNA in a car Lina’s disappearance: new searches after the…
What does July 31st mean?
This Wednesday, July 31, Aya Nakamura’s performance at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games became a trend on TikTok, with mothers and future mothers performing and French supporters getting…
Barbara Butch files cyberbullying complaint
Published 07/31/2024 12:45 Video length: 2 min Opening Ceremony: Barbara Butch files cyberbullying complaint Opening Ceremony: Barbara Butch files cyberbullying complaint (Franceinfo) DJ Barbara Butch, who performed at the opening…
Decryption | The Chappell Roan phenomenon arrives at Osheaga
A year ago, Chappell Roan was virtually unknown. Today, this queer artist’s songs have well over a billion streams on online platforms. Her success Good Luck, Babe! ranks in the…
Former presenter Patrick Poivre d’Arvor targeted by five new complaints for rape and aggravated rape
The former journalist was indicted in December 2023 for rape following a complaint by Florence Porcel. The investigation was then extended to two rapes and one sexual assault reported by…
Green, red, pink… Why are the northern lights multi-colored?
Franceinfo looks at the origin of the hues of this spectacular luminous phenomenon, while strong solar storms risk hitting the Earth this year, with the peak of our sun’s activity…
Family reunification has become more complicated with the maximum number of requests processed decreed by Quebec
A month after the Legault government announced the cap on the processing of family reunification applications, families are lamenting the additional stress that this decision adds to an already long…
Canada’s international reputation
Canada was once a respected interlocutor in global diplomacy. Lester B. Pearson won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957, among other things, for his diplomatic efforts leading to the resolution…
Shock and disbelief in England after knife attack kills three children and injures several others
Violent clashes broke out Tuesday evening between police and protesters in Southport, a town in the northwest of England where a knife attack during a dance class to the music…