French President Emmanuel Macron, pictured in July in Paris, says France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out of the country after its democratically elected president was deposed in a coup. Christophe Ena/AP hide caption toggle caption Christophe Ena/AP French President Emmanuel Macron, pictured in
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France Offers Support for Woody Allen, Johnny Depp and Louis C.K.
Woody Allen has described his new movie, “Coup de Chance,” as a “poisonous romantic thriller.” It made its debut at the Venice International Film Festival on Monday, and will be released on Sept. 27. But American moviegoers won’t be able to see it in theaters unless they happen to be
At The U.S. Open, Arthur Fils Of France Keeps On Winning
It happens every year in tennis. Actually, four times a year. A young, bright-eyed player with fistfuls of skill and promise wins a match or two at a Grand Slam, and all of a sudden, the next big thing has arrived. There were U.S. Opens past when the grounds of
Australia Beats France on Penalties to Reach World Cup Semifinals
By the time it was over — three frazzling, agonizing, exhausting hours later — the feeling around the Brisbane Stadium was not so much delight or euphoria or even relief, but a sort of dizziness. Not vertigo from the heights that Australia have now ascended, but something closer to nausea,
It’s France and Morocco to finish the round of 16.
Many things had to go right for Morocco to make it to the knockout round. The Moroccans were humbled by Germany, 6-0, in their opener but bounced back to defeat both South Korea and Colombia. The South Koreans then did Morocco a huge favor by tying Germany, 1-1, which sealed
Supporters of Niger's coup march, waving Russian flags and denouncing France
Nigeriens participate in a march called by supporters of coup leader Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani in Niamey, Niger, Sunday, July 30, 2023. Days after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger’s democratically elected president, uncertainty is mounting about the country’s future and some are calling out the junta’s reasons for seizing control. The sign
‘Barvalo’ in France Is a Roma Self-Portrait Without the Stereotypes
When Gabi Jimenez, a French Spanish Romani painter, first heard several years ago that a major museum in France was planning an exhibition on Romani culture and history, he said he thought it would be “a mess.” The story of the Roma, Jimenez said, has long been told by outsiders
Jonas Vingegaard Wins Tour de France Again After Vanquishing His Rival
When Tadej Pogacar slipped behind Jonas Vingegaard on the Col de la Loze mountain pass through the Alps on Wednesday, eight kilometers and a world away from the top of the hot, punishing climb, it was only briefly unclear why. Pogacar’s own voice, over his team’s radio and broadcast on
Jonas Vingegaard wins Tour de France for second straight year
Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard won the Tour de France for a second straight year as cycling’s most storied race finished Sunday on the famed Champs-Élysées. With a huge lead built up over main rival Tadej Pogačar, the 2020 and 2021 winner, Vingegaard knew the victory was effectively his again before
Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard wins the Tour de France for the 2nd straight year
Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, celebrates after the twenty-first stage of the Tour de France in Paris on Sunday. Thibault Camus/AP hide caption toggle caption Thibault Camus/AP Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, celebrates after the twenty-first