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Metro
09-07-2025
- Metro
British jogger run over and killed in front of husband while on holiday in Franc
A driver has been arrested after a British woman was killed as she went on a morning run with her husband through French wine country. The 35-year-old was struck by a car as she ran through the eastern French town of Beaune on Tuesday. She was jogging with her husband along the Avenue Charles-de-Gaulle, just past the Carrefour supermarket when she was knocked down, French outlet Bien Public reports. Paramedics rushed to the scene and found her in cardiac arrest. Tragically, she could not be resuscitated and died at the scene at just after 9am. Her husband was not injured but was given a health check by firefighters. A local 45-year-old man, believed to be the driver, has been arrested and remains in custody as police investigate the fatal collision. Beaune, known as the capital of Burgundy wines, attracts around 400,000 holidaymakers each year. The walled medieval town is renowned for its annual charity wine auction on behalf of the local hospice. The death came days after an elderly woman was stung 25 times by a swarm of bees as locals and tourists panicked in southern France. Three people are critical after the attack outside the Hôtel de Bordeaux in Aurillac, southern France on Sunday morning. Local media reported that a central hotel had recently installed a beehive on its roof. The swarm descended onto the streets after Asian hornets – the bee's natural predator – attacked their rooftop apiary, according to FranceBleau. The three people fighting for life are believed to have suffered allergic reactions to the bee stings. MORE: Map reveals where wildfires are spreading across Europe ahead of summer holidays MORE: Satellites show roads washed away in Texas flooding after more than 110 killed MORE: Is Marseille Airport open? Latest travel advice after wildfires hit southern France


Local France
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Local France
15 things to do in Paris this summer
Exhibitions With its famous galleries and museums Paris has a year-round programme of great exhibitions, as well as the permanent collections in top sites like the Musée d'Orsay. Here's our pick of some of the best temporary exhibitions this summer; The Little Prince: The Immersive Odyssey - You can see this ode to the classic French book at the Atelier des Lumières until August 31st. This 'sound and light' venue creates installations and moving images of famous artworks. David Hockney 25 - The largest ever retrospective for the celebrated artist, including over 400 of his pieces and spanning seven decades, will be at the Foundation Louis Vuitton until September 1st. Advertisement The Mystery of Cleopatra - This exhibition at the Institut du Monde Arabe presents a grounded picture of the ancient Egyptian ruler through art works, archaeological artifacts and historical documents. It is open from June 11th to January 26th. Euphoria, Art is in the Air - This unique display of interactive inflatable art recently came to Paris from Rome and will be open at the Grand Palais until September 7th. Dinos Alive - This interactive exhibit takes you into the world of dinosaurs from June 14th to August 31st at Porte de Versailles. Seven Heavenly Senses - At the Hôtel de Marne, the contemporary meets the historical in this exhibition presents a curation of art around the theme of the seven senses. It is open from June 27th to Oct ARTKLUB - On July 5th, the Centre Pompidou will go from an art museum to a rave, hosting a variety of performers from DJs to dancers. Remember that the Pompidou Centre closes in September for a five-year renovation, so this is your last chance for a while to see the gallery's other collections. Festivals Paris is also a place that enjoys a festival and there are several scheduled over the summer, featuring art, films, music and general fun. Festival des Places - This free festival turns Paris' squares into multidisciplinary art spaces every weekend from May to October 2025. You can check it out this Sunday at Place d'Italie and find more information here . Fête du Cinéma - This festival, which screens a wide selection of movies in theatres for just €5, will be returning for the 40th time from June 29th to July 2nd. Look here to see what films are showing. Advertisement FNAC Live Paris - The free summer music festival will return in front of Hôtel de Ville from July 2nd to 4th. Paris Jazz Festival - This series of free open-air concerts is happening at the Parc Floral de Vincennes from June 25 to September 7. Check out the program here. Drone Show - On July 25th and 26th, you can watch drones fly above Bois de Vincennes accompanied by a live classical music concert. These kind of displays are becoming more common in France and are starting to replace the 'fireworks with music' spectacles, especially in the summer months when fireworks become a fire risk. Rock en Seine - Paris' biggest annual festival is this year bringing big names like Chappell Roan, A$AP Rocky and Doechii to Paris' Parc de Saint Cloud from August 20th to 24th. Advertisement French Traditions Then there's a few French traditions which happen every year in the summer, and can be enjoyed in Paris. Fête nationale - On July 14th, France's national holiday, commonly referred to as Bastille Day in English, there is plenty happening in Paris. We recommend seeing the military parade at the Champs-Elysée, stopping by Les Bals des Pompiers (parties at the city's fire stations), and finding a nice spot outside to view the fireworks at night. Tour de France - After moving the finish line to Nice during the 2024 Olympic Games, this summer, the Tour will once again be ending on the Champs-Elysées on July 27th. In an Olympics-inspired twist, the final stage will also go through Montmartre this year, to give spectators more of a chance to view the peloton go by.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prix Fitzgerald 2025 Laureate Announced at Hôtel Belles Rives
Renowned American Author Richard Ford Receives 14th Annual Literary Award for Be Mine CAP D'ANTIBES, France, June 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During a celebrated ceremony at the iconic Hôtel Belles Rives in Juan-les-Pins on the French Riviera, the jury of the 2025 Prix Fitzgerald announced its latest laureate: Pulitzer Prize–winning author Richard Ford, recognized for his poignant novel Be Mine (Le paradis des fous, published in France by Éditions de l'Olivier). A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link. The Prix Fitzgerald, created in 2011 by Marianne Estène-Chauvin, President of the Francis Scott Fitzgerald Academy and owner of Belles Rives Group, annually honors a work of fiction that embodies the spirit, elegance, and art of living associated with the American literary icon F. Scott Fitzgerald. This year's edition holds resonance, marking 100 years since the publication of The Great Gatsby and Fitzgerald's first stay in Juan-les-Pins in 1925, when he and Zelda moved into Villa Saint-Louis—now Hôtel Belles Rives. It was here, overlooking the same blue expanse of Cap d'Antibes, that Fitzgerald worked on Tender Is the Night, and where the mythos of the Riviera as a playground of writers, artists, and exiles began to crystallize. Ford's Be Mine, which revisits his beloved character Frank Bascombe, was praised for its reflection on aging, caregiving, and parenting in America itself, all told with Ford's signature blend of clarity, wit, and empathy. The jury commended the novel for capturing the existential tensions of modern life with a tone and depth that echoes Fitzgerald's legacy. 'My gratitude to the Prix Fitzgerald jury for their belief not just in my book but in books in general. We all stand on the shoulders of genius—and being here today at Hôtel Belles Rives, in the year we celebrate the centennial of The Great Gatsby, makes me believe it all possible.' The Prix Fitzgerald ceremony was held on the terrace overlooking the romantic, rocky peninsula with its white pier facing the adjacent islands graced by the 'green light' that once inspired Fitzgerald's most famous novel. The celebration concluded with a Riviera-style dinner held on the legendary terraces of this historic landmark. 'Richard Ford's Be Mine is a masterful—and rare—lesson in restraint, humanity, and emotional clarity. Ford dares to do what few still allow themselves: to write quietly, without flourish, about the subtle pain of fading feelings, the dignity of ordinary lives, and fidelity as an elegant form of melancholy. No grand gestures. No theatrics. Just clean, direct, implacable—and profoundly human—prose. A clarity without drama, yet marked by a light gravity that strikes with precision. It's a novel that doesn't try to shine—and that's precisely why it does,' said Marianne Estène-Chauvin, President of the Francis Scott Fitzgerald Academy and owner of Groupe Belles Rives. 'Like Fitzgerald,' she continued, 'Ford understands that the deepest truths live in silences, in hesitations, in sideways glances. He carries the elegance of disenchantment, the rejection of sentimentality—a style that never needs to raise its voice to move us. It is an honor—and, indeed, a distinctly Fitzgeraldian kind of jubilation—to welcome him among the Prix Fitzgerald laureates.' Ford joins an esteemed list of past American laureates including Joyce Carol Oates (2024), Quentin Tarantino (2023), Jonathan Dee (2022), Jeffrey Eugenides (2019), Jay McInerney (2016), and Christopher Bollen (2015). Special distinctions have also included the Gatsby Prize to Thadée Klossowski de Rola and the Zelda Prize to Dominique Bona. Each year, a jury of writers, journalists, and cultural figures—presided over by Bertrand de Saint Vincent, Deputy Director of Le Figaro—selects the Prix Fitzgerald recipient. Nominations are revealed in March, with finalists determined by mid-May, ahead of the June ceremony. The Prix Fitzgerald remains a singular literary honor on the international scene, not only celebrating literary excellence but also perpetuating the mythos and joie de vivre of the Jazz Age on the Riviera—now more poignant than ever in this centennial year of The Great Gatsby. For more information, visit and follow on Instagram @bellesrives. ABOUT HÔTEL BELLES RIVESHôtel Belles Rives is an Art Deco gem that stands above the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean. F. Scott Fitzgerald penned Tender is the Night here, and the property is a testament to the breezy extravagance of a bygone era yet reveals a modern design, offering 43 recently renovated rooms and suites. A gastronomic Mediterranean experience awaits at La Passagère, the onsite, one-star Michelin restaurant led by culinary maestro, Aurélien Véquaud. Classic cocktails can be found at the newly renovated Bar Fitzgerald, named for the property's original resident. The hotel's private beach features the Belles Rives Beach Restaurant, the Water Sports Club, and the jetty that's home to the hotel's private boat dock. Extend that sun kissed, blissed-out feeling with an innovative treatment by luxe Swiss skincare house, Valmont onsite at its namesake beauty corner. The property—with an ownership bloodline dating back to the 1930s—is now helmed by the fourth generation, the 43-year-old, Antoine Chauvin-Estène who is imparting an egalitarian and refreshing approach to this emblematic riviera classic. 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The South African
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Usher shines as groomsman at Robin Thicke's Mexico wedding
Robin Thicke finally tied the knot with April Love Geary in a breathtaking ceremony at Las Ventanas al Paraiso, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The coastal setting provided a picture-perfect backdrop for the couple's long-awaited union after a six-year engagement. Among the seven groomsmen standing by Robin's side was none other than his close friend, Usher, adding star power to the joyous occasion. The wedding took place on Friday, 30 May, and it was nothing short of spectacular. Usher, 46, looked dashing in a sleek black suit with a matching bow tie and polished shoes. He stood proudly alongside Robin Thicke, 48, who wore a similar classic ensemble, according to People. The My Boo singer clapped enthusiastically as Robin and April exchanged vows and rings, marking a heartfelt moment witnessed by family, friends, and celebrity guests. Robin's 15-year-old son Julian, whom he shares with ex-wife Paula Patton, also took on the role of groomsman. Julian stood closer to the altar, beaming with pride as he witnessed his father's special day. The presence of both father and son in matching black suits symbolised the blending of family and friendship. Rumours suggest that Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and Ken Jeong were among the guests, making the event a star-studded affair. The festivities kicked off early with an all-white welcome party, complete with sparklers, shared on social media by influencer Stormi Bree. Robin and April's children — Mia (7), Lola (6), and Luca Patrick (4) — were also part of the celebrations, adding a warm family touch to the event. The couple's love story has been a long journey, beginning shortly after Robin's separation from Paula Patton in 2014. Robin Thicke and April's relationship blossomed quietly before they made their public debut as a couple at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2015. April announced their engagement on Christmas Eve 2018 with a heartfelt Instagram post: 'YES YES 1000x YES 😭😭💍.' The couple surprised fans again when Robin proposed a second time on the steps of the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cannes, the very place where their love story became public. April shared their joy on Instagram, writing, 'This trip was such a dream. 🤍 I love you so much.' The intimate wedding followed just days later, sealing their decade-long romance. This glamorous wedding reminds fans that love stories can flourish despite challenges and time. As Usher said during the ceremony, 'It's an honour to stand by my brother's side today. Here's to a lifetime of happiness.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
April Love Geary Says Her 'Nerves Are So Bad' Ahead of Weekend Wedding to Robin Thicke: 'Feel Like I'm Going to Vomit'
April Love Geary is opening up about her excitement ahead of her wedding to Robin Thicke over the weekend The model, 30, shared in an Instagram Stories post on Wednesday, May 28 that her "nerves are so bad" ahead of their big day The couple, who share three kids together, first got engaged in 2018 — before Thicke popped the question again this month in Cannes, FranceApril Love Geary isn't letting the pre-wedding nausea get to her! The 30-year-old model and longtime partner of Robin Thicke shared on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, May 28 that she's feeling the excitement before she weds the "Wanna Love You Girl" singer, 48, over the weekend. "I get married this weekend, and I leave tomorrow. And my nerves are so bad, like I honestly, all day, have felt like I'm going to vomit," Geary shared with her followers in a candid selfie video. "And I'm just going over a checklist in my head of all the things I need to pack, all the things I need to pack for the kids. And of course, I haven't packed anything yet." "I leave tomorrow and I'm an idiot. But oh my God, I'm so excited, but I'm literally nauseous," she added. "Like I feel like I'm actually going to throw up. Oh my God. I'm gonna forget something important." Geary, who shares three children with the R&B singer, started dating Thicke in late 2014 before the pair announced their engagement on Instagram in 2018. Thicke then proposed to her for a second time earlier this month, as Geary shared snaps from the romantic scene outside of the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cannes, France, on Sunday, May 25. Elsewhere on her Instagram Stories this week, Geary shared a look at her "glowing" skin following what she called "the best facial of my entire life." She also posted a snap of herself and Thicke on Thursday while on an apparent car ride with their kids, as friend Stormi Henley shared an additional Instagram Stories glimpse of Thicke and Geary posing together at an airport. "Let's go get married," Geary captioned her selfie. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The pair — who recently shared pre-wedding snaps alongside the caption, "It's wedding week 💒 💍 👰🏽♀️" — welcomed daughter Mia Love in 2018, daughter Lola Alain in 2019 and son Luca Patrick in 2020. Thicke is also dad to son Julian, 15, whom he shares with his ex-wife Paula Patton. Geary detailed the pair's most recent engagement in an Instagram caption on Monday, alongside their snaps from Cannes, where the couple made their public debut together at Cannes Film Festival in 2015. "Robin surprised me during our trip to Cannes by proposing to me again with a new ring that one of my best friends @nikkiwhatnikkiwho @establishedjewelry made, I'm so obsessed with it, thank you!!!" Geary wrote in her caption. "😭 This trip was such a dream. 🤍 I love you so much @robinthicke." "Also a huge thank you to @alilasky for clearing out the whole area and making sure there wasn't a single person getting in the way 😂," she added. Both Thicke and Geary have declared their love for each other on social media in the past, with Thicke celebrating his fiancée on Mother's Day in 2024 as the "best mommy in the world." "My everything! We Love and appreciate you so much @aprillovegeary ! ❤️❤️❤️," he captioned a Reel at the time. Read the original article on People