Entertainment News
25 May 2023
Located on France's Normandy coast, the Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the most iconic and photographed places in the country. Every year, the site attracts nearly 3 million visitors. Built 1,000 years ago, the abbey on a tidal island, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, has stood the test of time and survived throughout the centuries. Our France 2 colleagues report on some of its secrets, with FRANCE 24's Guillaume Gougeon.
25 May 2023
Florence Letswalo felt she needed comfort from her partner to help alleviate the day's stress, sparking the idea for her professional cuddling business 'Pro Cuddling SA'.
24 May 2023
We get it; you are going through the trouble of spending money on your supplements, and you want to make sure you get your money’s worth. There’s no point in spending money on extra vitamins and minerals if they're not going to get absorbed that well.
24 May 2023
Two Sherpa guides have been vying for the record of most summits. Meanwhile, a former Gurkha soldier has become the first above-knee double amputee to climb the world's tallest mountain.
21 May 2023
In Northern Cyprus, education has become the leading economic sector. No less than 23 universities are concentrated in the small self-proclaimed state recognised only by Turkey, which has occupied it since 1974. They attract students from developing countries by offering affordable courses with a "European" stamp of approval.
21 May 2023
At the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest, 16 countries presented songs. Ten have made it to the final on Saturday, to compete against the other 16 finalists.
20 May 2023
South Africa plans to head up a peace mission with African nations set on mediating the war in Ukraine. Also, African and European innovators meet in Marseille to talk sustainability and the importance of re-imagining Africa's cities of the future. Finally, we celebrate African films at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Movies from Senegal and Tunisia are in the running for the prestigious Palme d'Or award.
19 May 2023
We take you to the westernmost point of France; the last piece of civilisation before the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. Ouessant, located 25 kilometres off the Finistère coast in Brittany, is a rugged and fascinating island, where less than 500 people live all year round. We meet a fisherwoman, a doctor and a photographer who appreciate its raw beauty.
19 May 2023
The social media platform's influencers and hashtags have changed vacation destinations — and not always for the best.
19 May 2023
A group of Nigerian creatives is using African superhero comics to reframe African stories and change negative stereotypes. More and more young people are now being trained to help drive the narrative forward.
17 May 2023
It's been ten years since the start of the conflict in the Central African Republic opposing the Seleka and anti-Balaka militias. What quickly turned into a third civil war has left thousands of people dead and over half a million displaced. Behind the staggering numbers are countless civilians forced to make radical decisions to continue their lives in unimaginable circumstances.
15 May 2023
Doyle Brunson, known as the "Godfather of Poker" for his hard-earned legacy in the game, died aged 89 in Las Vegas on Sunday, according to a family statement shared by Brunson's agent on Twitter.