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Cannes 2024 in photos: 15 unforgettable red carpet moments

From the glitz of the Cannes red carpet to the photocalls, check out the top snapshots from the iconic film festival along the French Riviera.

27/05/2024

Travel News

'It's a dream': Paris' sunny Champs-Élysées hosts huge free picnic

4,000 lucky Parisians were handed picnic baskets packed with treats from top Paris chefs.

27/05/2024

Art

These 27 European illustrators say: get out and vote!

27 illustrators – one from each EU state – have created posters to encourage voting in the upcoming European elections.

27/05/2024

France

Four people injured in knife attack in Lyon metro

The attack took place early Sunday afternoon, according to the Rhône prefecture. Passengers had earlier reported the erratic behaviour of an individual wielding a knife.

26/05/2024

Europe News

French far left urge government to recognise State of Palestine

The leader of France's far-left LFI party told supporters at a rally on Saturday it was time for the country to recognise Palestinian statehood.

26/05/2024

France

New Caledonia independence leader urges 'resistance' to France

“Our main objective is for our country to obtain full sovereignty,” said a pro-independence party leader in the France-controlled Pacific archipelago.

26/05/2024

Culture news

Sean Baker's tribute to sex workers 'Anora' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

The US director collected the Best Film prize that he'd 'worked for all his life' and paid tribute to sex workers around the world.

25/05/2024

Mobility

VivaTech 2024: Safer EV batteries and flying taxis on show in Paris

Transport companies are presenting their latest innovations at the VivaTech. On land and in the air, the trends are electrification and autonomy.

25/05/2024

Europe News

'You can see yourself in him': Young voters flock to France far right

Sympathisers, journalists and politicians flocked to the French town of Hénin-Beaumont on Friday to see the darling of the far right Jordan Bardella.

25/05/2024

Home

VivaTech 2024: Tech companies present AI solution to tackle food waste

While impact entrepreneurship was one of the main focuses at VivaTech in Paris, measuring environmental impact will be a challenge for Green Tech, experts say.

25/05/2024

Destinations

Get a taste of French wine and history with this €10 a day rail pass

The region is home to famous French cities like Toulouse, Nîmes and Montpellier.

25/05/2024

Culture news

FIPRESCI Award: Film critics circle targets young talent at Cannes

The FIPRESCI Prize aims to promote young filmmakers and original cinema. We spoke with jury member Sadia Khalid Reeti about the award.

24/05/2024

Culture news

Cannes 2024: Which film will win this year's coveted Palme d'Or?

The Palme d'Or, the most prestigious prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival, will be announced on Saturday 25 May. Here are our main contenders for the title...

24/05/2024

Art

"Romantic and joyful": Elham Etemadi's new exhibition opens in Lyon

Each narrative piece invites viewers to discover wonders, rooted in the creator's homeland. With vivid, bright colours inspired by traditional markets and Iranian carpets, these dynamic scenes now adorn the walls of the Philippe Bettan Gallery in Lyon.

24/05/2024

Green News

What’s really behind France’s ‘historic’ drop in emissions?

While welcoming the good news, climate campaigners say the government should be more modest about how it was achieved.

24/05/2024

Tech News

VivaTech 2024: Are companies and countries ready for an AI revolution?

Hundreds of speakers are giving their views on the upheaval caused by artificial intelligence (AI) at the Viva Technology fair in Paris. Tech experts told Euronews Next about how Europeans can ensure they aren't being left behind.

24/05/2024

Europe Decoded

French PM Attal and far-right candidate Bardella clash in EU debate

The highly anticipated debate was heavily criticised by other candidates who felt left out and angered by the platform given to the far right and French President Emmanuel Macron's party Renaissance.

24/05/2024

Culture news

Mohammad Rasoulof outrages Iranian press with presence in Cannes

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof arrived at the Cannes Film Festival after his dramatic escape from his homeland after being sentenced to eight years in prison.

24/05/2024

France

VivaTech 2024: AI takes centre stage at annual French tech show

The latest artificially intelligent innovations have been unveiled at the VivaTech show in Paris starting this Wednesday and running through Saturday.

23/05/2024

Tech News

How AI could transform the high fashion and beauty industries

Euronews Next speaks to LVMH, L’Oréal and a French AI company to see if the technology is here to stay.

23/05/2024

France

Return to calm is priority in riots-hit New Caledonia, Macron says

Paris has deployed around 3,000 gendarmes, police and other security forces to the archipelago since the violence began on 13 May.

23/05/2024

Culture news

#TikTokShortFilm competition returns for a third year at Cannes

With over 75,000 videos submitted from 55 countries, TikTok announced the winners of the #TikTokShortFilm competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

23/05/2024

Tech News

France planning an AI revolution but there are obstacles to overcome

As VivaTech 2024 gets underway, France announced its intention to become a world leader in AI. But investment and regulation remain an obstacle.

23/05/2024

No Comment

Locals patrol streets amid persistent unrest

Residents in Nouméa, New Caledonia, took to patrolling their streets and clearing debris as sporadic violence persisted despite increased security measures.

22/05/2024

Europe News

Emmanuel Macron goes on Pacific mission to stop New Caledonia riots

The French overseas territory in the southwest Pacific Ocean has been rocked by clashes and looting for more than a week over a voting system reform proposed by Paris.

22/05/2024

Culture news

Cannes 2024 review: ‘Anora’ – Sean Baker's kinetic 'Pretty Woman'

The director of 'Tangerine', 'The Florida Project' and 'Red Rocket' delivers a brilliant rollercoaster ride - a modern fairytale that doubles as a gut-punch tragedy.

22/05/2024