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Japan Today
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Suspected arson causes a second major power outage in south of France
FILE - Police direct traffic during an electricity outage in Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (Photo by Lewis Joly/Invision/AP, File) A second major power outage hit southeastern France early Sunday, this time in the city of Nice, after an electrical facility was damaged by suspected arson. Police currently have not established a link between the blackout that affected parts of Nice as well as nearby cities of Cagnes-sur-Mer and Saint-Laurent-du-Var, and a power outage on Saturday that disrupted the city of Cannes during the closing day of its renowned film festival. The Nice blackout started around 2 a.m. and left some 45,000 households without electricity. The city's trams stopped and power was briefly cut to the Nice Côte d'Azur airport during its overnight closure hours. Power was fully restored by 5:30 a.m., according to the energy provider company Enedis. The Nice public prosecutor said a criminal investigation has been opened for 'organized arson.' On Saturday, two other installations in the Alpes Maritime department were damaged in what officials also suspected to be arson, temporarily cutting power to 160,000 homes, including events at the Cannes Film Festival. An unknown anarchist group claimed responsibility for the Cannes outage in a lengthy posting on the website 'We are two bands of anarchists,' said the statement published Sunday by an unknown user. "We claim responsibility for the attack on electrical installations on the Côte d'Azur.' Authorities have not verified the statement, and police have not commented on the claim. Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi condemned Sunday's attack and said the city had filed a complaint. 'I strongly denounce these malicious acts targeting our country,' he said on X. He ordered all sensitive electrical infrastructure in the city to be placed under police protection. 'These actions can have serious consequences, particularly on hospitals,' Estrosi said at a press briefing on Sunday. 'As long as the perpetrators haven't been caught, we will remain on high alert.' © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Toronto Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
In shift for festival, Cannes bars actor from premiere over sexual assault allegations
Published May 15, 2025 • 2 minute read The Palais des festivals ahead of the 78th international film festival in Cannes, southern France, Sunday, May 11, 2025. Photo by Lewis Joly / AP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. CANNES, France — The Cannes Film Festival barred French actor Theo Navarro-Mussy from attending the premiere of the competition entry 'Case 137,' in what's believed to be a first for the festival in the #MeToo era. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Festival director Thierry Fremaux confirmed to the French magazine Telerama that Navarro-Mussy would not be allowed to attend the red carpet premiere of 'Case 137' ('Dossier 137' in France) on Thursday night at Cannes. He has a supporting role in the film. Telerama reported that Navarro-Mussy was accused of rape by three former partners in 2018, 2019 and 2020. The case was dropped last month due to lack of evidence, but Telerama reported the three woman plan to appeal. 'It is because there is an appeal, and therefore the investigation is still active, that the case is not suspended,' Fremaux told the French magazine. 'When a legal decision becomes final, the situation changes.' Representatives for Navarro-Mussy didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. Representatives for the Cannes Film Festival referred inquires to Fremaux's comments to Telerama. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Navarro-Mussy's attorney, Marion Pouzet-Gagliardi told Telerama: 'I have received no information indicating that any proceedings are ongoing. This proposed complaint with civil party status has, to my knowledge, not been legally filed.' The decision marks a shift for the Cannes Film Festival, which has sometimes been criticized for welcoming men accused of sexual misconduct. But some say now that the festival is evolving as the #MeToo movement has made belated inroads into the French film industry. This year's Cannes opened hours after French actor Gerard Depardieu was found guilty of sexual harassment and handed a 18-month suspended prison sentence. When asked about the Depardieu verdict, Juliette Binoche, Cannes jury president, said that 'the festival is following this trend in social and political life.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The festival is in step with what's happening today,' Binoche said. '#MeToo took some time to gain strength. We reacted very strongly recently.' On Thursday, the French production company of 'Case 137,' Haut et Court, said it last week received a warning about the situation. 'Even though the allegations largely predate the production of the film, we agreed with the festival management that the person in question will not accompany the film to Cannes, out of respect for the plaintiffs and their right to be heard, while also respecting the presumption of innocence of the accused,' the company said in a statement.
CTV News
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Cannes set to open with a 3-film salute to Ukraine and De Niro getting an honorary Palme d'Or
The Palais des festivals ahead of the 78th international film festival in Cannes, southern France, Sunday, May 11, 2025. The Cannes film festival runs from May 13 until May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
The Guardian
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
A parade and an aid convoy – the weekend in pictures
Performers dance during a parade through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the Nice carnival Photograph: Lewis Joly/AP Servicemen of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine prepare to launch a Ukrainian-made RAM ІІ precision-guided loitering munition (UAV), amid Russia's attack on Ukraine Photograph: Anatolii Stepanov/Reuters Supporters from the Cameron Crazies student section try to distract Stanford's Oziyah Sellers during an NCAA college basketball game against Duke Blue Devils Photograph: Ben McKeown/AP One of a pair of twin panda cubs, the first ever born in Hong Kong, makes its public debut at an enclosure in Ocean Park Photograph: Man Hei Leung/Anadolu/Getty Images Participants use round gourds to navigate during the annual boat regatta. The regatta festival started about 200 years ago as a display of naval strength of the Gungu people Photograph: Toyin Adedokun/AFP/Getty Images An Allen's hummingbird sits in her nest under the shelter of a tangelo tree Photograph: Bruce Chambers/ZUMA Press Wire/REX/Shutterstock Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's parents, accompanied by the mother of his widow, visit his grave to mark the first anniversary of his death Photograph: Evgenia Novozhenina/Reuters Tilda Swinton poses for photographers as she arrives for the screening of the film Mickey 17 at the International Film Festival, Berlinale Photograph: Christoph Soeder/AP Simmental Bulls are shown at the annual Stirling Bull sale at the Stirling Agricultural Centre. Some fetch a five-figure sum, as they attract top breeders in the industry Photograph: JeffA dog sits surrounded by flags and images supporting President Donald Trump, in the car of her owner outside the Trump International Golf Club Photograph: Ben Curtis/AP A member of the Lebanese Army riot-control forces fires as they try to disperse a Hezbollah-organised rally to block the road to the airport. The rally was triggered by a decision to bar two Iranian flights from landing there Photograph: Ibrahim Amro/AFP/Getty Images Indonesian Navy personnel perform during the 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise Photograph: Made Nagi/EPA A convoy of trucks loaded with humanitarian aid supplies for the Gaza Strip waits, about 45 kilometres east of Cairo Photograph: Khaled Desouki/AFP/Getty Images A reveller enjoys the pre-carnival parade Photograph: Ricardo Moraes/Reuters
