Cannes Film Festival faces disruptions amid widespread power cut in Southern France
The town of Cannes, which is presently hosting its annual international film festival, was affected by a significant power outage that affected 160,000 residences in southern France on Saturday. Alpes-Maritimes, a department in France, experienced a power outage that started at around 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET), according to authorities. According to an […]
Macron visits Vietnam amid France’s push for greater Indo-Pacific influence
On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron embarks on his first trip to Southeast Asia as a French leader in ten years, beginning in Vietnam. The trip is a part of France’s efforts to manage the legacy of its colonial history while navigating human rights conflicts, countering China’s influence, and strengthening economic relations in the area. […]
