Tag: our selection
Since the end of the Great War, the astonishing profession of sky acrobats
For more than a century, women and men have had fun walking on the wings of airplanes in mid-flight. If after a series of accidents, the “wing walkers” are now…
“Underground Swiss”, Switzerland differently
We are at the Douarnenez festival, in Brittany, so it will not be a question here of how to make your savings grow in Switzerland or to promote watchmaking or…
The fabulous story… of flushing
In this latest installment of our summer series dedicated to everyday objects, zoom in on the flush. Prized by some collectors, the invention has revolutionized the use of conveniences, but…
“Negotiating with pirates is unthinkable”
Since this Sunday, August 21, the Sud-Francilien Hospital Center in Corbeil-Essonnes has been the victim of blackmail on its completely blocked computer devices. The hackers are asking for $10 million…
six months after the Russian invasion, a conflict with an uncertain outcome
On February 24, at 3 a.m. UT, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “ special operation ” in Ukraine. The Ukrainian air defenses are overwhelmed in a few hours, kyiv…
The fabulous story… of underpants
As part of our summer series dedicated to everyday objects, zoom on briefs. This piece of the men’s wardrobe, whose name is almost synonymous with comfort, has made its way…
Marie Gomis-Trezise, a life at the forefront
Based in Brussels, this former artistic director for record companies works to promote black photographers of the “new wave”. Polished images that she presents with her virtual gallery and the…
Sally Gabori, Aboriginal memory in color at the Fondation Cartier
Her name is Sally Gabori, and her name probably means nothing to you. This self-taught Aboriginal painter, who died in 2015, is now considered one of Australia’s great contemporary artists.…
Portugal seeks foreign workers for its key sectors
A new law on immigration facilitates the granting of visas to allow foreign labor to run certain sectors essential for the country, such as tourism. From our correspondent in Lisbon,…
“Hadraawi’s poetry speaks to all Somalis across their divisions”
Poet emblematic of the Somali language and culture, Hadraawi nicknamed the “Somali Shakespeare” died Thursday, at the age of 79, in the Republic of Somaliland where he lived. Hugely popular…