Jane Birkin, a beloved figure in France, has died at the age of 76. She was known for her musical and romantic relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg, her fashion style, and her fight for women’s and LGBT rights. Birkin was best known for her 1969 hit song “Je t’aime moi non plus” with Gainsbourg, her roles in films such as “La Piscine” and “Death on the Nile”, and her three successful artist daughters.
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Milan Kundera, the renowned Czech author and dissident, has passed away at the age of 94. He was a major figure in the Czech literary scene in the 1960s and his works, which often explored themes of love, exile, politics and the deeply personal, won him critical acclaim and a wide readership. His novel "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" is considered one of his best works and has been translated into more than 40 languages, selling millions of copies worldwide. He was awarded the prestigious Jerusalem Prize in 2000 for his contribution to literature.
Ticketmaster abruptly paused sales events for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in France on Tuesday morning, leaving many fans disappointed. The ticketing giant had scheduled 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. ticket sales events, but due to a technical glitch, many were unable to log into the website. Ticketmaster has not yet provided a new on-sale time, but fans can keep an eye on their Twitter page for updates.
Caster Semenya, a two-time Olympic champion, won a major legal victory when the European Court of Human Rights ruled that she was discriminated against by sports rules requiring her to medically reduce her natural hormone levels to compete. The court found that the rules, introduced by World Athletics, raised “serious questions” about their validity. Semenya has vowed to continue fighting for her right to compete without restriction and to go for another gold at the 2021 Olympics in Paris, though the implications of the ruling remain unclear.
On Saturday, the fifth day of unrest following the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Nanterre, France, hundreds of mourners attended the victim's burial. 45 police officers and gendarmes were injured overnight, but the government has continued to deploy police to prevent further violence. 719 people have been arrested nationwide.
For the fourth night in a row, France has been rocked by violence and unrest sparked by the police killing of 17-year-old Nahel. 45,000 police officers have been deployed to try and quell the unrest, with 1,311 arrests made so far, but clashes between protesters and police have continued. Nahel's funeral is scheduled for Saturday, and the officer accused of the killing has been charged with voluntary homicide and is in custody.
This article discusses the third night of nationwide protests in France following the police shooting of a 17-year-old, Nahel. Police responded with tear gas and water cannons, while protesters erected barricades, lit fires and shot fireworks. Over 600 people were arrested and at least 200 police officers were injured. President Macron has called a crisis meeting of ministers to address the unrest.
Key takeaways: 31 people arrested, 25 police officers injured, and 40 cars burned in overnight unrest Government has increased police presence in Paris and other…