Category: France

Biyouna, Algerian Star With Tart Tongue Onscreen and Off, Dies at 73

For generations of Algerians, the fierce independence of her persona reflected their struggles in a country torn by civil war and repression.
Thousands of French Brands Sue Shein, Accusing It of Unfair Competition

The class-action lawsuit is the latest push against the Chinese retailer in France, where protests outside its first store broke out earlier this month.
The Apples Are Not What They Seem

A French tradition since at least the 14th century, trompe l’oeil sweets are especially well suited to our social media age.
France Blocks Orders From Shein as It Expands Its Crackdown

Customs officials were ordered to inspect more than 200,000 packages entering the country at Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Are Wealth Taxes the Best Way to Tax the Ultra Rich?

Plans for a wealth tax, which is dividing France, have gotten popular around the world as inequality has widened and government debt has risen.
France’s Political Turmoil Is Weighing on Its Economy

As a new prime minister seeks stability, three government shake-ups since last summer have already taken their toll on the French economy.
Looking for a Day Trip From Paris? Try Lens.

The city, once a mining center, has an outpost of the Louvre that claims “the architectural creativity of the Guggenheim and a collection worthy of the Met.” It’s an easy train ride from Paris.
She’s Like Édith Piaf (but With Techno and Teen Angst)

Zaho de Sagazan has become a shooting star of contemporary French pop music by reimagining the chanson genre for a younger, more dance-oriented audience.
Fears of Economic Turmoil Deepen in France as Another Prime Minister Quits

The surprise resignation of Sébastien Lecornu after less than a month in office intensified concerns that France would be unable to tackle its enormous debt pile.
Celebrating a Buffalo-Born Titan of the French Baroque Revival

William Christie, who is being feted for his 80th birthday, planted seeds in fallow grounds that brought forth baroque splendors — both figuratively and literally.
‘Tax the Rich,’ French Protesters Cry, as the Wealthy Push Back on Paying More

With a budget crisis looming, a proposal for a tax on ultrahigh-wealth individuals has grass-roots support, but it adds conflict to an already fragmented political landscape.
France’s Oscars Pick Is an Acclaimed Iranian Film Snubbed by Iran

“It Was Just an Accident,” the Palme d’Or winner, will be eligible for best international feature. Its director criticized the selection process by nondemocratic countries.