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Clara Fontaine
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NASA Astronaut Christina Koch Energizes Fans at Eagles vs Rams NFL Game
NASA Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch energized fans at the NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams on October 4, 2026, during NASA's Inspiration Tour promoting aerospace innovation.
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Zara Esmaeili Flees Iran to Sing Freely in France
Zara Esmaeili sang in Iran without a hijab for ten years, drawing authorities' attention. Arrested in July 2024, she spent two months in prison before sentencing. Now in France, she seeks asylum to sing freely.
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‘Cokoriki’: Frank Gröninger’s New Book on Franco-German Culture
Frank Gröninger, an expatriate in France since 1993 and intercultural relations teacher, releases 'Cokoriki. Chronicles of a German in Paris', his third book on Franco-German cultural differences.
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Mobilization in French High Schools: 400 Institutions Closed
For several days, students and teachers in France have mobilized to protest difficult conditions, leading to the closure of about 400 high schools and a move to remote classes.
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High School Blockades: Clashes Between Students and Police in Aubervilliers
For several days, high school students in Aubervilliers have protested for better study conditions, resulting in confrontations with police. They demand more resources, smaller classes, and highlight inequalities between working-class neighborhoods and privileged schools.
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Lindigo Opens for Rajery and Oumou Sangaré Concert at La Ravine Saint-Leu
Maloya group Lindigo will perform on October 2, 2026, at La Ravine Saint-Leu, La Réunion, opening for Malagasy singer Rajery and Malian singer Oumou Sangaré. The collective celebrates Réunion's rhythmic traditions and honors former slaves through its maloya power.
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Arson Destroys Nelson Mandela High School Hall in Nantes Amid Student Protest
On October 1, the hall of Nelson Mandela High School in Nantes was destroyed by arson during a student protest. No injuries were reported, but the school cannot currently host students. Some protesting students condemned the acts damaging their movement.
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Maurice Ravel Celebrated in Montfort-l’Amaury with Lambert Wilson on Stage
The Journées Ravel mark the 30th anniversary of the festival in Montfort-l'Amaury with concerts, readings, and performances. Patron Lambert Wilson also performs as narrator and singer.
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Swann Arlaud Portrays Collaborationist Official in Cannes-Awarded Film “Notre Salut”
"Notre Salut," directed by Emmanuel Marre and awarded at Cannes, releases September 30, 2026. Swann Arlaud plays a collaborationist official inspired by the director's great-grandfather during the Occupation.
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The Gospel Song “How Can I Not Praise You” Popularized in France by a Cameroonian
During Pope Leo XIV's visit to France, the gospel song "How Can I Not Praise You" was sung by nearly 80,000 youths at Stade de France. This refrain, now familiar to Christians, was composed by a Cameroonian clergyman.
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Céline Dion Captivates Paris and Global Fashion with Her Comeback
Céline Dion's stage return in Paris attracts a worldwide audience including Rihanna, Michelle Obama, and Oprah Winfrey. Once seen as kitsch, she is now embraced by top fashion houses, analyzed by Valentin Grimaud in "Céline Dion Vestale."