Culture · 4 min read
Pope Leon XIV's mass, scheduled Saturday at Place de la Concorde in Paris, expects over 600,000 faithful. Despite historic decline, this event shows renewed fervor with more adults baptized annually.
Culture · 1 min read
At 29, Innoss’B from Goma celebrates fifteen years in music. Winner of Vodacom Superstar at 13, he now has over 400 million streams and nearly 700 million YouTube views, becoming a major African star.
Culture · 3 min read
A stone and wood wall uncovered in central Paris could be a rampart constructed by the Parisii tribe more than 2,000 years ago, according to the city's mayor.
Culture · 1 min read
As France prepares for Pope Leon XIV's visit, an unexpected trend emerges: baptisms among adolescents and young adults soar. Over 21,000 catechumens were recorded in 2026, indicating renewed Catholic faith interest among Generation Z, reports France 24.
Entertainment · 3 min read
"Heart of the Beast" showcases Brad Pitt in Alaska's vast wilderness, accompanied by his dog. This film release is presented by France 24.
Culture · 3 min read
Novelist Sasha Bonét releases her first memoir, "The Waterbearers," detailing the lives of three generations of Black American women from slavery to the present, illustrating social transformations in the US.
Culture · 4 min read
On September 22, Charles Spencer published "The Swan Song, Diana, My Sister," a biography that reignites debates about the British royal family 29 years after Lady Diana's death.
Culture · 6 min read
Paramount has reached an agreement with twelve U.S. states, paving the way for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Behind the $110 billion deal lies an unprecedented consolidation of studios, networks, and platforms capable of shaking up Hollywood.
Culture · 5 min read
K-pop, indie rock and hip-hop shared the bill at Spotify House Seoul. The four-day event shows how a streaming platform is trying to turn digital discovery into a lived relationship between artists and audiences.
Culture · 3 min read
In 2026, three million students in France face major challenges securing affordable housing. Demand far exceeds supply, with up to 1,000 applications per studio or small T2, according to Que choisir.
Culture · 3 min read
For the 2026 European Heritage Days, a new Heritage Pass allows visitors free entry to monuments often closed to the public, such as the Marmottan Museum in Paris, according to France 24.
Culture · 1 min read
David Rosenblum, master artisan in Tonnerre, Burgundy, preserves the rare craft of leather covering, wrapping furniture and objects with leather through bespoke creation, restoration, and passing on centuries-old skills during European Heritage Days.
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