Culture · 1 min read
Innoss'B, discovered at 13, continues his musical rise with his second album "Arena Way." Released late August, it amassed nearly 25 million streams in a week, affirming his AfroCongo style and positive messages for Congolese youth.
Culture · 3 min read
Exiled Russian director Andreï Zviaguintsev presents 'Minotaur,' a film blending marital crisis and the war in Ukraine, releasing in France on October 14 and winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes.
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The Colombian Cinema Panorama, organized by El Perro que ladra, offers a week in Paris showcasing around forty films highlighting contemporary Colombian cinema and its stories on the country's historical violence.
Culture · 3 min read
Franco-Syrian band SARAB, known for poetic punk rock mixing guitar riffs and classical Arabic sounds, dedicates their latest album to victims of wars in Syria and Gaza.
Culture · 4 min read
On October 11, 2026, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman pilots one of three F-5 jets during the opening flyover of the NFL game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium. NASA also hosts an interactive fan experience zone before the game.
Culture · 1 min read
The 12th edition of the ReporTERRE show, titled “Rebels in Exile,” brings together Russian director Tatiana Frolova and Ivorian journalist Soro Solo. This radio-theatre hybrid will be performed from October 12 at Théâtre du Point du Jour in Lyon.
Culture · 3 min read
The 29th edition of the Study Abroad Fair opens on October 10-11 at Paris Porte de Versailles, gathering 90 international exhibitors to help French students plan studies abroad. Spain is the featured country in 2026.
Culture · 3 min read
ESA has released a collection of images showcasing recent activities, including Lunar Pathfinder integration, Mars Express observations, and Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission imagery.
Culture · 4 min read
On October 8, during the fourth day of the student protest movement in France, 224 high schools are fully closed and 151 partially closed, according to the Ministry of National Education. The protests follow strong participation on October 6, with demands for increased resources. The government is seeking to ease tensions.
Culture · 3 min read
Yasmina Khadra, world-renowned Algerian writer and former officer, was featured on France 24 on October 8, 2026, using French to explore Algeria's and the Arab world's wounds.
Culture · 1 min read
Addressing Japan's sleep deprivation issue, the innovative 'Matt Race' contest took place in Tokyo, featuring participants using sleep trackers for a 90-minute competitive nap.
Culture · 3 min read
Paris Fashion Week ended on October 6, highlighting not only luxury but also the exploitation and precariousness of fashion workers, as denounced by anthropologist Giulia Mensitieri in a recently published graphic novel.
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