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Beyond the North Sea stands contemporary art in Dunkerque, with FRAC and LAAC

On the Kursaal facade, the American street-artist Maya Hayuk has realized a monumental fresco, called "Future Past Sunrise"... In front...

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Around Lille full of delights, with La Laiterie by Édouard Chouteau and La Condition Publique curatored by Magda Danysz

The authentic bricked spirit of the Lille area.. Now that you better know Lille, did you know that its surrounding...

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Different facets of Lille get unveiled with L’Hermitage Gantois and the artistic acts of Lille 3000 and Lille Art Up!

..underlined by the vertiginous Beffroi of Lille. The real architectural side of the Vieux-Lille.. Just after Valenciennes, we propose you...

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The MusVerre displays some glass art museum and a Cabinet de Curiosités in Avesnois

Shortly after visiting Valenciennes, we guide you through the nearby area of Avesnois, which is an exceptional destination classified as...

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Enjoy a magical journey at the Royal Hainaut Hotel in Valenciennes and admire some UNESCO registered terrils!

This 17th century City Hall is composed by some Gothic architecture, so typical of the bygone Spanish Netherlands.. Let's get...

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High level of activity at N. Korean nuclear complex, US think tank says

Satellite imagery has indicated a high level of activity at North Korea's main nuclear complex after leader Kim Jong Un ordered the production of weapons-grade nuclear material be ramped up, a US think tank said.

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Three British Men Detained by Taliban in Afghanistan, Says UK Non-Profit

Three British men have been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan, UK non-profit group the Presidium Network said on Saturday. The group said on Twitter it had been "working closely with two of the families".

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Palestinian killed by Israeli soldiers after West Bank car ramming as violence escalates

A suspected assailant was killed by Israeli soldiers after a West Bank car ramming Saturday, the army said, in an escalation that threatens to end a relative lull during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan so far.

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Israelis protest for 13th straight week against Netanyahu’s now-frozen judicial overhaul

Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv Saturday for a 13th straight week against a controversial judicial overhaul now frozen by the government while talks are held with party representatives.

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Parker, Nowitzki, Wade to be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame later this year

Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, Dwyane Wade and San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will be ushered into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, the organization confirmed on Saturday.

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Amid Trump indictment, a look back at France’s history of prosecuting ex-leaders

The United States waded into new territory on Thursday with the indictment of former president Donald Trump, a move that was unprecedented in US history. But other liberal democracies have extensive experience charging former – and sometimes current – leaders. While a serving French leader is generally safe from prosecution, former presidents Nicolas Sarkozy and […]

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Last Generation climate activists turn landmark fountain in Rome black

Climate activists in Italy turned a Baroque-style fountain at the foot of Rome's Spanish Steps black on Saturday, in a protest they said evoked an "end of the world" scenario.

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Ukraine decries 'symbolic blow' as Russia takes helm of UN Security Council

A top Ukrainian official on Saturday criticised the 'symbolic blow' of Russia assuming the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council.

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Russian UN Security Council presidency is absurd, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said it was absurd that Russia had assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council, adding this showed the institution's "total bankruptcy". Ealier in the day, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu promised to increase the supply of ammunition to Russian forces in Ukraine during a visit to […]

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Finland's far right aims to oust popular PM Sanna Marin in legislative elections

Finnish politics could see a dramatic shift to the far right in elections on Sunday as an anti-immigration party aims to replace "rock star" Prime Minister Sanna Marin's Social Democrats.

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Beyond the North Sea stands contemporary art in Dunkerque, with FRAC and LAAC

Around Lille full of delights, with La Laiterie by Édouard Chouteau and La Condition Publique curatored by Magda Danysz

Different facets of Lille get unveiled with L’Hermitage Gantois and the artistic acts of Lille 3000 and Lille Art Up!

The MusVerre displays some glass art museum and a Cabinet de Curiosités in Avesnois

Enjoy a magical journey at the Royal Hainaut Hotel in Valenciennes and admire some UNESCO registered terrils!

Let’s taste the Brittany inspiration from the chef Christian Le Squer at Le Cinq restaurant, in the Paris Four Seasons George V Palace

The France Haliotis farm is proud to introduce you its abalones, naturally raised in Brittany and supported by Ethic Ocean

Find some Inspyration in Brive-la-Gaillarde, through its Market, the Maison Denoix and Le Chêne Vert Hotel

Follow the steps of Colette in Corrèze, from her Jardins, the Castel Novel Hotel, the Pans de Travassac and of course the Festival de la Vézère !

Feel the spirit of Saintonge from Saintes and its Abbaye Aux Dames or Saint Jean d’Angely, with its Royal Abbey

As the oldest Champagne wine house, Gosset unveils its sparkling jewels, such as its Petite Douceur Rosé

Celebrate the springtime with the new Sakura Sakura! cherry blossom tea delights by Mariage Frères, in Paris but not only!

Ramesh Nair displays again some Haute Maroquinerie from Joseph Duclos, with the new Fontélie handbags line

The French-Italian Amorino gelaterias celebrate their 100th ice-cream boutique in France, in Paris Opera!

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