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Canadian publisher Les Éditions du Boréal has ended its collaboration with author Thélyson Orélien following confirmation of artificial intelligence use in his novel "C'était ça ou mourir." Initially supportive, the author denied the accusations before an external analysis revealed evidence of AI use.
Culture · 3 min read
NASA's Curiosity rover recently captured stunning images of high-altitude clouds above Gale Crater on Mars, coinciding with the start of Martian autumn and year 39. These observations are part of the Mars Science Laboratory mission, which continues to study the Red Planet's atmospheric and geological conditions.
Culture · 1 min read
Starting October 21, 2026, Palais de Tokyo presents I telman nwè ki i blé, the largest exhibition dedicated to Martinican artist Valérie John, focusing on indigo and Caribbean identity.
Culture · 3 min read
Arthur Brand, a detective specializing in art crimes, warns of a shift in museum thefts. Criminals now favor gold, silver, and precious stones, easier to dismantle and disperse than unique paintings, reflecting a more sophisticated and opportunistic criminality threatening all museums.
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Laurène Delsupexhe, an ESA engineer, reflects on the evolving role of women in space exploration—from excluded pioneers to current parity goals—while noting remaining challenges.
Culture · 3 min read
In 1992, eight African stowaways were thrown into the sea by the Ukrainian crew of the cargo ship MC Ruby. Philippe Broussard and Jean-David Morvan tell this tragedy in a graphic novel.
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The opera 'Mothers of Kherson' was presented at Poland's National Opera in collaboration with New York's Metropolitan Opera and Save Ukraine, aiming to revive global interest in the war in Ukraine over four years after the Russian invasion.
Culture · 3 min read
Chilean artisan Macarena Hott Recondo takes part in Parcours Bijoux 2026 in Paris, combining metal and memory to create jewelry that transcends the object, embodying an art of living.
Culture · 3 min read
In France, high school students and student unions, disappointed by talks with the Education Minister, call for a new protest on October 17 alongside the Yellow Vests.
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Irish writer Sally Rooney's support for the banned group Palestine Action has led to her novels being removed from UK bookstores, triggering a rush among booksellers to stock up before supplies run out.
Culture · 3 min read
Designer Bünyamin Aydın unveils his 'From Earth to Sky' collection inspired by the flowers of Turkey's Cappadocia valley, created using the iPad Pro with M5 chip and featuring three custom hot air balloons.
Culture · 3 min read
Canadian-Haitian writer Thélyson Orélien denied on Tuesday that his book "C'était ça ou mourir" was written by artificial intelligence, while admitting to plagiarism from recognized authors after moving to Canada.
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