Whether through their power, their convictions, their speeches or their media coverage, some women have established themselves as essential personalities of the 2010s. Portraits. They marked the decade with a hot iron. Whether they are leading politicians, pioneers in their field, fierce defenders of great causes, or stars adored on social networks. Whether they change…
Thursday February 2, 1968, in Toulon. Rescue operations for the submarine La Minerve are suspended. Five days after the submersible disappeared, hope of finding survivors has vanished. “From the start of the rescue operation, we didn’t really believe in it anyway,” recalls Georges Kévorkian. At the time, this young engineer from the Directorate of Naval…
When it comes to fashion, France is a role model. Our celebrities are scrutinized the world over for their sharp and sophisticated looks. Focus on the 20 French women who reign over the fashion planet. If French women are so fascinating, in France and abroad, is it thanks to their real sense of style and…
Short biography of Pope Francis – Real name Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he was born on December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires , Argentina. After having been Archbishop of Buenos Aires and Cardinal, he was elected Pope of the Catholic Church on March 13, 2013. Succeeding Benedict XVI , Pope Francis, known as “the Pope of…
Mahalia Jackson was a gospel singer. She had become the most influential gospel singer in the world and was known as a singer and civil rights activist. Mahalia’s childhood days and extended family Mahalia Jackson is a name that is taken with respect. She was considered the singing Gospel Queen . Born on October 26,…
7 celebrity tips to fight stress: The beginning of the year is often synonymous with stress. To fight against our little anxiety attacks, the stars offer us some tips to copy without moderation. They are models, actresses or even singers. Rich and famous, they are also very often confronted with stress. Notoriety, the pace of…
At 22, the richest footballer in the world has an estimated fortune of more than 20,000 million euros, without even being the highest paid athlete. For yet another year, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo topped the ranking of the highest paid soccer players, according to Forbes. However, neither of them was enough with this to…
Who are the powerful who manipulate leaders?: From behind the scenes of the European Councils to the secrets of banking transactions, Circus politicus, by Christophe Deloire and Christophe Dubois, explores these “powers” away from the light. Extracts. The discreet “Antici” notes * At each Council, the leaders devote nearly half a day to drafting the…
The initial review wasn’t even for the tale or the cartoon, but a Disneyland attraction. Excuse me, but I find it hard to think of “censorship” and “merry-go-round” in the same sentence. When I saw the words “controversy” and “Snow White” appear this week , I was disheartened. I said to myself: ” Here we…
JUSTICE Appeals court overturned court ruling but appeals are still possible Justice refuses to re-examine the case of Adnan Syed. Maryland’s High Court of Appeals said no, by 4-3, to a new trial, overturning a 2016 ruling, when the question of his guilt had fascinated America – and beyond – after the broadcast of the…
