International News French Cinema Icon Alain Delon Passes Away at 88,Leaving a Lasting Legacy The French star actor and heartthrob , known for his roles in La Piscine and The Leopard, passed away at the age of 88, his three children announced on Sunday, August 18th. Few French stars have left such a lasting impression. French cinema is today bidding farewell to one of its icons. Alain Delon has died at the … Continued Read the article
Entertainment Event International Kalash Lights Up Fort-de-France: A Stellar Summer Concert at Stade de Dillon On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Stade de Dillon in Fort-de-France Martinique hosted the major musical event of the summer holidays: an exceptional concert by Kalash. The renowned Martinican artist, known as “Mwaka Boss,” delivered an unforgettable performance of over three hours, showcasing around thirty of his songs, from the oldest to the newest, with … Continued Read the article
Entertainment International News Beenie Man and Bounty Killer Honored as Reggae Icons Beenie Man and Bounty Killer, two of Jamaica’s most iconic dancehall artists, were recently honored at the Reggae Icon Awards, a prestigious recognition within the reggae and dancehall music community. At the Independence Day Grand Gala, held at the National Stadium on Tuesday, Prime Minister Andrew Holness recognized them as icons, applauding their contributions to … Continued Read the article
International News Jamaican Court of Appeal Grants Freedom to Vybz Kartel Jamaican Court of Appeal Frees Vybz Kartel: A Landmark Decision On July 31, 2024, the Jamaican Court of Appeal delivered a historic ruling by freeing renowned dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Azim Palmer. This monumental decision marks a pivotal moment in a high-profile case that has captivated both the nation and the global music … Continued Read the article
International Sport Golden Glory: Paris Welcomes the World to the 2024 Olympic Games It’s been three long years, but the pinnacle of sport, the Olympic Games are finally back, and Paris has put on the show of a lifetime, despite the British weather making its way over the Channel to bless the ceremony with plenty of rain. For the first time in history, the opening ceremony for the Olympics took place … Continued Read the article
Event International United Nations The 18th international Human Rights Summit in New York City The Human Rights Summit held from July 18-20, 2024, in New York City brought together activists, policymakers, and thought leaders from around the world. As a reminder The International Human Rights Summit serves as a platform for top human rights activists, dignitaries, officials and youth, to exchange ideas, develop plans of action, and forward a … Continued Read the article
International News Worldwide IT Breakdown Sends Airlines, Banks, and Media into Turmoil A massive technology outage has disrupted businesses and institutions in multiple countries, affecting airports, airlines, rail companies, government services, banks, stock exchanges, supermarkets, telecoms, health systems, and media outlets. The disruption was caused by a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which led to crashes of machines running the Microsoft Windows operating system. Report from … Continued Read the article
Business Event International The Black Ambition Paris Prize 2024 Pharrell Williams Supports Entrepreneurs! He has developed “Black Ambition,” an initiative supported by companies such as Comcast, CHANEL, Louis Vuitton, and Adidas, to name a few. All these major corporations are backing a nonprofit commitment aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in underrepresented communities. Black Ambition is expanding globally and it’s happening fast. The Black Ambition Paris … Continued Read the article
International Politics France’s Left Wing Emerges as Top Contender in Snap Election, Resulting in a Deadlock Loose alliance of left-wing parties becomes biggest parliamentary bloc as vote delivers hung parliament. A loose alliance of left-wing parties has won the most seats in France’s high-stakes legislative elections, beating both the far right and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of France Unbowed, speaks after the announcement of the results … Continued Read the article