Kategori: Culture
SpaceX mission to launch first-of-its-kind private spacewalk postponed
The company announced on Wednesday an indefinite postponement “due to the unfavorable weather conditions expected in the landing areas.” Published 08/28/2024 08:42 Updated 08/28/2024 09:57 Reading time: 1 min A…
Five environmental issues to watch this fall
This text is taken from Courrier de la planète. To subscribe, click here. The coming fall promises several hot environmental issues, here and internationally. The Duty Today we present five…
Sports journalist Diane Sauvé is retiring as the public broadcaster’s sports department is set to be dismantled
After 38 years at Radio-Canada, Diane Sauvé is taking her leave. She is one of eight sports journalists to have accepted the voluntary retirement plan put in place by the…
These middle school students tested improvisational theater. Watch the new report from “C quoi l’info?”
Published 08/27/2024 6:11 PM Every day, Camille Dahan, Nacer Boubekeur and Marianne Théoleyre offer young people aged 12 to 18 an overview of current events. “What’s the news?” followed Amber…
Between prisoners’ wives, a “decisive” support to face the absence of their husbands
“Lying is exhausting, it’s too much work.” To escape the weight of the gaze of others, Alma and Mina, two wives of prisoners, choose to open up to each other…
Calogero talks about the recording of “Pomme C”: “A completely improbable thing”
The author, composer, performer and musician, Calogero, is the exceptional guest of Le Monde d’Élodie Suigo from August 26 to 30, 2024. Five days, five songs to get to know…
Liberal reboot stuck in Ottawa
Justin Trudeau’s Cabinet retreat this week felt like a déjà vu. And for good reason: the themes discussed and the remarks hammered home were, with a few nuances, the same…
PSPP, radical on immigration, but lax in French?
In response to François Legault’s announcement of a moratorium on issuing permits for foreign workers, PSPP announced that it would present by October “a plan to drastically and substantially reduce…
What are the charges against presenter Stéphane Plaza, whose trial for domestic violence is taking place on Wednesday?
Cheerful in front of the cameras, the television star is expected to appear in court in a much darker light. The trial of Stéphane Plaza, a successful presenter on the…
SuperFrancoFête | Make the Francophonie shine
It took a bit of faith to launch the idea of bringing people together around French-language songs at a time when it is often said that they are struggling to…
Patrick Anderson and Katarina Roxon to be Canadian flag bearers at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Wheelchair basketball player Patrick Anderson and para-swimmer Katarina Roxon will be Canada’s flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympic Games. “With nine Paralympic Games appearances and six…
Two guards attacked at Bordeaux-Gradignan prison
These prison officers were notably punched in the face, according to unions. Published 08/27/2024 7:32 p.m. Updated 08/27/2024 7:32 p.m. Reading time: 1 min The exterior of the Bordeaux-Gradignan prison…
World tour in 2025 | The fratricidal war over, Oasis will be reborn on stage
(London) It was a little after 10pm on 28 August 2009 when one of the managers of the Rock en Seine festival, near Paris, took to the stage and announced…
“Wonderwall”, “Slide Away”, “Don’t Look Back In Anger”… Ten emblematic songs from Oasis, who have just announced their reformation
The group led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher announced their big comeback on Tuesday after 15 years of separation. Franceinfo looks back at their greatest hits. Published 08/27/2024 10:30…
The city celebrates 80 years of its Liberation
Published 08/27/2024 8:45 p.m. Video length: 3 min Marseille: the city celebrates 80 years of its Liberation On Tuesday, August 27, Marseille commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Liberation. In…
Interview with Ian Gillan | From Fan to Deep Purple Singer
55 years ago, in 1969, Ian Gillan became the lead singer of one of his favorite bands, Deep Purple, visiting the Bell Centre this Tuesday. The English gentleman told The…
Félix Auger-Aliassime loses to Jakub Mensik in first round of US Open
Canadians Félix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov and Leylah Fernandez only made it through the US Open on Tuesday, all three being eliminated in the first round. Auger-Aliassime lost 6-2, 6-4, 6-2…
Third stage victory for Van Aert in the Vuelta a España
Imperial, the Belgian Wout van Aert took a third victory on Tuesday during the tenth stage of the Tour of Spain cycling race in Baiona (Galicia) by beating the Frenchman…
There is still a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the measures taken by the resigning government
Published 08/27/2024 9:41 PM Video length: 2 min Back to school: great uncertainty remains over the measures taken by the resigning government Back to school: great uncertainty remains over the…
World Press Photo | The sad reality in the face
If the international World Press Photo competition is a barometer of the state of the world, there is no reason to rejoice. Armed conflicts, migration crises, natural disasters, homelessness… The…