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Cannes Festival promises escapism in Hollywood-lite edition

Cannes Festival promises escapism in Hollywood-lite edition

The Cannes Film Festival unveiled its roster of films for this year's edition on Thursday packed with historical dramas, "gentleness" and even football, but with big Hollywood studios notable in their absence. Festival director Thierry Fremaux unveiled 21 films in competition for the main Palme d&

Fears grow for French loans at Louvre Abu Dhabi as war rages

Fears grow for French loans at Louvre Abu Dhabi as war rages

The escalating Middle East war has raised concerns over the safety of masterpieces on loan from France to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, sparking questions about the security of the famed museum's only foreign branch. The museum, which opened in the United Arab Emirates in 2017, has so far

France appoints new Louvre chief after jewellery heist

France appoints new Louvre chief after jewellery heist

The president of France's Palace of Versailles on Wednesday took over as head of the Louvre following a litany of problems at the world's most-visited museum including a $100 million jewellery robbery. Christophe Leribault replaced Laurence des Cars as the Louvre chief, with government spokeswoman