Kategori: Culture
In Yvelines, a 16-year-old teenager discovered hanged in detention
An investigation has been opened to find the causes of the minor’s death, said the Versailles public prosecutor. Published 08/19/2024 6:01 PM Reading time: 1 min Entrance to the juvenile…
TV Radar | Our suggestions of the week on your screens
Every week, The Press Look through the TV offering to find four titles to watch. Published at 11:00 a.m. The safe bet Dog Characters No need to have a dog…
Insoumis MP Aly Diouara files complaint for “cyberharassment” and “death threats”
The LFI representative for the fifth constituency of Seine-Saint-Denis wants to put an end to a “flood of hatred, insults, racism, Islamophobia and threats”. Published 08/19/2024 4:53 PM Reading time:…
It’s a song that resembles us. Ilona in the fiction of “A Perfect World”
“A Perfect World”, a song originally recorded for the Italian nightclub music market, invaded the airwaves and record stores in 2005, supported by a video of charming, dreamlike power. Published…
The fall of platforms | Anna Brodeur, ascendant Sophie Paquin
The return of Anna Brodeur marks another return: Richard Blaimert’s return to comedy. After a decade of drama, the author wanted to “change course” and revisit the genre he had…
Luxury hotels, gentrification: Orbán regime transforms Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton, the largest in Central Europe, is known as the “Hungarian Sea” and attracts families every summer. But its freely accessible beaches and popular campsites are gradually being replaced…
The back-to-school allowance will be paid on August 20 in mainland France, Guadeloupe, Guyana and Martinique
Awarded according to the resources of the year 2022, this allowance is increased by around twenty euros compared to last year. Published 08/19/2024 10:57 Updated 08/19/2024 11:01 Reading time: 1…
London Zoo removes Banksy’s latest work for safekeeping
(London) Banksy’s latest work depicting a gorilla and other animals that appeared to have escaped from London Zoo has been secured. Posted at 6:46 a.m. Brian Melley Associated Press The…
Vaëlle’s victory the irresistible
Vaëlle smiled until the prize was hers. We found out shortly before midnight on Sunday: it was Fabienne Thibeault, winner in 1974, who presented her with the grand prize at…
Why Germany is halving its military aid to Ukraine
Will Germany abandon Ukraine? While the Ukrainian army is currently trying to consolidate its positions on Russian territory, Berlin has announced that it will halve its military spending in favor…
The fall of platforms | Quebec’s offering in 10 titles
The Quebec menu of viewing platforms is varied for the fall. Dramas, sports, a breath of nostalgia… All topped with hot sauce. Here are 10 titles that tickle our appetite.…
“I’ve been in love with words since I learned to listen.”
Author, composer and performer Bernard Lavilliers is the special guest of Le Monde d’Élodie Suigo from August 19 to 23, 2024. Five days, five songs to get to know this…
The little Chinese of Africa | Le Devoir
Among the strange objects left by our predecessors, the paper “little Chinese” are fascinating. In the souvenirs left by my father were some of these naive images of Asian children…
Why do women listen to rap music?
For her first essay, sociologist Zénaïde Berg explores the relationship that female rap fans have with this genre of music, often perceived as sexist or deeply masculine. Rap music often…
The Right, the Wokes and the Communists
During the Cold War, right-wing representatives used the word “communist” to discredit their political opponents. This strategy is still used by demagogues and polemicists. However, the word “communist” has been…
De-spending on the start of the school year | Le Devoir
Here we are. The tightly packed aisles of the Library are teeming with parents accompanied by children of all ages who are leaning over, lists in one hand, fluorescent markers…
“It really looked like an unexpected alloy”
Author, composer, performer and lyricist Vianney is the special guest of Le Monde d’Élodie Suigo from August 12 to 16, 2024. Five days, five songs to get to know this…
After cancellations in Austria, Taylor Swift returns to the stage
Published 08/16/2024 09:09 Video length: 1 min UK: Taylor Swift returns to the stage after cancellations in Austria UK: Taylor Swift returns to the stage after cancellations in Austria (Franceinfo)…
Actions that do good | From volunteers to friends
In August, The Press presents you with portraits of people who, in their own way, do good around them. Today: the volunteers of the Montreal Metropolitan Blind Sports Association. Posted…
American rapper Post Malone makes his comeback with the release of a major country album
After Beyoncé last March, another American superstar is releasing an album dedicated to country music on Friday, rapper Post Malone. With a well-thought-out storytelling, “F-1 Trillion” is expected to be…