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WORLD3h agoFrance picks exiled Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev’s ‘Minotaur’ as its international Oscar entry. The Russian-language film previously won Cannes’ Grand Prix.France has submitted Andrey Zvyagintsev’s film “Minotavr” (“Minotaur”) for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, Variety reports.Meduza [en]
BUSINESS6h agoFrance: TotalEnergies cut-price fuel spikes controversy among rivalsTotalEnergies service stations are accused of distorting competition as they display France's lowest-priced fuel. Supermarkets that usually sell fuel as a loss leader to pull in customers are furious, along with independent service stations.EuroNews [en]
WORLD7h agoMarie-Antoinette: France’s last queen and first influencer?This year, several French landmarks are paying tribute to France’s last queen, Marie-Antoinette. Despite her public execution taking place more than 230 years ago, the monarch continues to fascinate both at home and abroad. Our reporters dive into the reasons behind the lasting interest and explore why she could be considered France’s first influencer.France 24 [en]
WORLD7h agoAbuse survivors set out demands before meeting Pope Leo in FranceSeven survivors of sexual violence in the Catholic Church who are due to meet Pope Leo XIV during his visit to France later this month have insisted the talks will not weaken their demands, as five publicly identified themselves on Wednesday.RFI [en]
POLITICS9h agoEurope baffled by France's sudden leniency toward Russian oligarch UsmanovTo the surprise of its European partners, Paris has requested that billionaire Alisher Usmanov, known for his close ties to Vladimir Putin, be taken off the list of sanctioned Russian individuals.Le Monde [en]