A court in France has sentenced a Rwandan former doctor to 27 years in jail for crimes relating to the 1994 genocide in his country. Eugene Rwamucyo was found guilty of complicity in genocide, complicity in crimes against humanity, and of conspiring to prepare for those crimes. Rwamucyo – who was acquitted of charges of … Read more
When the cult French film “La Haine” was released 30 years ago, it caused a stir in the world of French cinema. The film has now been transformed into a musical; our journalists visited the La Seine Musicale theater to experience it. In the meantime, Lyon is currently hosting its biennial contemporary art exhibition, with … Read more
French drugmaker Sanofi’s announcement that it will sell a majority stake in its consumer health division to a US investment fund has sparked a new wave of political backlash, with concerns about the loss of control over essential medications. Paris is being urged to block the sale by using its powers to safeguard strategic sectors, … Read more
“ Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump took over the fry station at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania before holding an impromptu news conference through the drive-thru window. As onlookers watched, Trump learned how to prepare fries, expressing surprise that he didn’t have to touch them with his hands. He even joked about the expertise required to … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The government of France is taking a small stake in Sanofi’s consumer healthcare business as the French pharmaceutical group nears a politically sensitive deal to hand control of the unit to US private equity group … Read more
Olivia Salazar-Winspear and Dheepthika Laurent are reviewing the latest releases on television. They delve into “The Confidante”, which is Max’s inaugural French series revolving around a woman who deceives her way into a support group formed after the Bataclan terror attack in Paris. Additionally, they discuss Cate Blanchett’s role in Alfonso Cuaron’s gripping psychological thriller … Read more