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Dominique A: with Mark, a youthful influence finds its way into SpiralesThe song Mark refers to The Opposition singer. This memory sheds light on an album where Dominique A returns to the electric guitar and places from his past.
She Sings: Soyeon Park distils five operatic figures into miniaturesOlympia, Violetta, Gilda, Musetta and Lucia lend their names to five short pieces for soprano and four instruments. A cycle recorded in 2024, to discover through its concept and references.
Moulin: choosing a story that stays close to the Resistance fighterAhead of its French release on 28 October, László Nemes explains his choice to focus the story on Jean Moulin’s final days. An introduction to the project and historical context.
Houseplants: prepare wick watering before you go awayA wick can connect the potting compost to a water reservoir. The system should be tested before you leave and adapted to each pot: neither a lack nor an excess of water disappears automatically.
Asters and Japanese anemones: choosing the right spot in the gardenBefore pairing these perennials for their colours, consider their light requirements, soil moisture and the space they will need. Planting in autumn also prepares the garden for the seasons ahead.
France: what the Senate voted on removing content that calls for violenceThe “vandals-pay” bill would extend the administrative removal of certain online content. The text adopted at first reading remains a bill, with the proportionality of the restrictions at stake.
Maglev: what separates a test record from a passenger trainAt Donghu, a test platform propelled a small vehicle to 800 km/h. The CRRC maglev designed for 600 km/h is on a different scale: that of a trainset and its systems.
The carbon footprint of the wealthiest: what the capital footprint measuresOxfam cites an estimate of 249 tonnes of CO₂e for the capital held by the wealthiest 1% in France. This figure for 2022 sheds light on who owns the activities that generate emissions.
Information fatigue: what the 2026 surveys measureFeeling fatigued, taking voluntary breaks and avoiding the news are not the same thing. French and international surveys help explain these differences, without making a medical diagnosis.
Construction in France: artisan activity declines, cash flow remains under pressureArtisan activity fell by 1% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, according to CAPEB. Insee’s October survey also sheds light on the sector’s difficulties, using a different scope.
European sturgeon: what its disappearance from the Rhône tells us about migratory fishAcipenser sturio has been absent from the Rhône basin since the 1970s. Its life cycle between the sea, estuary and river explains why its conservation goes beyond protecting a single location.
Salima Bouayad Agha: preparing to swim the Channel with a purposeAt 67, the swimmer covered the distance from Dover to Sangatte on 3 October. Her accounts shed light on preparing for open-water swimming and her commitment to France Parkinson.