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Paul Pogba spies light at the end of the tunnel and a chance to play again – but where?

Paul Pogba spies light at the end of the tunnel and a chance to play again – but where?

“Finally the nightmare is over,” Paul Pogba declared on Friday evening, grateful and relieved to see a shaft of light at the end of the dark tunnel in which he has felt trapped for so long. Seven months after being hit with a four-year ban for a doping violation, Pogba learned from the Court of […]

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“Golden owl” treasure hunt launched decades ago may finally have been solved

“Golden owl” treasure hunt launched decades ago may finally have been solved

A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appeared to have come to an end Thursday, after official social media accounts linked to the search said the token needed to claim the grand prize had been found. The hunt, “On the Trail of the Golden Owl,” was based on a book

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Video: After an Election Surprise, What’s Next for France?

Video: After an Election Surprise, What’s Next for France?

new video loaded: After an Election Surprise, What’s Next for France? Recent episodes in Latest Video Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, Times Video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and

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Moulin Rouge’s iconic windmill sails restored after collapse just in time for the Olympics

Moulin Rouge’s iconic windmill sails restored after collapse just in time for the Olympics

Olympics flame lit ahead of Paris games Paris Olympics flame lit as athletes prepare for Summer Games 03:50 The famous Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris got its iconic red windmill back on Friday just in time for the Summer Olympics later this month. The mill’s huge sails inexplicably collapsed after a show in April at

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Sean Baker’s “Anora” wins Palme d’Or, the Cannes Film Festival’s top honor

Sean Baker’s “Anora” wins Palme d’Or, the Cannes Film Festival’s top honor

Sean Baker’s “Anora,” a comic but devastating Brooklyn odyssey about a sex worker who marries the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch, has won the Cannes Film Festival’s top award, the Palme d’Or. Baker accepted the prize with his movie’s star, Mikey Madison, watching in the audience at the Cannes closing ceremony Saturday. The win for

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Cannes set to unfurl against backdrop of war, protests and films

Cannes set to unfurl against backdrop of war, protests and films

The Cannes Film Festival rarely passes without cacophony but this year’s edition may be more raucous and uneasy than any edition in recent memory. When the red carpet is rolled out from the Palais des Festivals on Tuesday, the 77th Cannes will unfurl against a backdrop of war, protest, potential strikes and quickening #MeToo upheaval

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Taylor Swift’s European Eras Tour leg kicked off in Paris with a new setlist. See which songs are in and out.

Taylor Swift’s European Eras Tour leg kicked off in Paris with a new setlist. See which songs are in and out.

Taylor Swift fever struck Paris on Thursday as the highest-grossing tour in history finally arrived in Europe, with fans treated to the first-ever performance of songs from her latest album. The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris. “I wish I could have toured Europe more.

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Actor Gerard Depardieu reportedly detained for questioning over alleged sexual assault in France

Actor Gerard Depardieu reportedly detained for questioning over alleged sexual assault in France

Paris — French police on Monday detained screen actor Gerard Depardieu for questioning after two women accused him of sexual assault, a source close to the case said. The 75-year-old actor, who has made more than 200 films and television series, was charged with rape in 2020 and was forced to put his career on hold

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Windmill sails mysteriously fall off Paris’ iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret: “It’s sad”

Windmill sails mysteriously fall off Paris’ iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret: “It’s sad”

Olympics flame lit ahead of Paris games Paris Olympics flame lit as athletes prepare for Summer Games 03:50 Paris — A famous landmark in the French capital looked very different Thursday morning. The sails of the iconic Moulin Rouge fell to the ground overnight – leaving the red windmill looking unusually bare. The entertainment venue’s owners

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