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A Trumpian 'Ubu Roi' takes stage in Paris
Daniel Benoin relocates Alfred Jarry's irreverent farce to the United States in a deliberately parodic production at the Théâtre de Paris that is rescued by André Marcon’s performance....
Psychiatrist dismantles PTSD defense in Paris trial over killing of Argentine rugby star
An expert told the court that far-right activist Loïk Le Priol, who is accused of murdering Federico Martin Aramburu, did not have impaired judgment due to post-traumatic stress disorder at the time of the killing. She said he still poses a criminal threat....
Impressionists take center stage in two Paris auctions
Christie's and Sotheby's are going head-to-head in October with two collections featuring works by Claude Monet and Auguste Renoir, as the enduring appeal of the artists continues to grow....
Smart glasses come into focus in Paris sexual harassment investigation
French prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into suspected sexual harassment involving smart glasses, as the increasingly popular wearable devices come under growing scrutiny over privacy, surveillance and their use to film people without consent....
France to host two table tennis World Cups, building on Olympics momentum and Lebrun brothers
The French Table Tennis Federation announced on Thursday that France will host the 2027 and 2028 editions of the sport's singles World Cup, first in Montpellier and then in Paris....
Depardieu appeals court order sending him to trial on rape charges
French cinema star Gérard Depardieu is due to ask a Paris appeals court on Thursday to overturn an order sending him to trial over allegations that he raped actor Charlotte Arnould in 2018....
Macron to host King Abdullah II and Lebanon's Aoun to discuss support for Lebanese Armed Forces
The Paris talks come as Lebanon is seeking international backing to strengthen its armed forces and prevent a security vacuum in the south of the country....
Rachida Dati in court: French ex-minister on trial over Renault-Nissan corruption case
Former minister and MEP Rachida Dati is on trial in Paris in the Renault-Nissan case, accused of corruption and influence peddling after taking €900,000 from a group subsidiary for counseling. Carlos Ghosn is being tried in the same case in absentia....