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- 1Pope Leo XIV addresses young people at the Stade de France●At the Stade de France this evening, Léon XIV said to the young people: "Dear friends, the first thing I would like to s
Pope Leo XIV spoke to young people this evening at the Stade de France, opening his address with words of thanks: 'Thank you to God, thank you to you! Thank you for your courage, your presence, your faith.' The remarks come during his visit to France, and Vatican News is sharing excerpts of the message as crowds gathered for the event.
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In Le Creusot, the parents of a student at the Léon Blum high school spent six hours in police custody and were handed a bill to pay, according to local outlet Creusot Infos. The report has drawn attention in the Burgundy town, with residents discussing the proportionality of the police response toward the parents rather than the pupil.
- 3Ohashi eyes LA 2028 after Marchand calls him 'scary'▼Games-Ohashi embraces LA 2028 challenge after Marchand calls him 'scary'
Japanese swimmer Ohashi says he is embracing the challenge of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after French star Léon Marchand described him as a 'scary' rival. The comment from the multiple Olympic champion has put a spotlight on Ohashi ahead of the next Games cycle, and he responded by welcoming the pressure of competing against the world's best on American soil.
- 4Luc Besson's DogMan revisits a career of classics●Luc Besson – „DogMan“ (2023) Luc Besson ist einer der Regisseure meines Lebens. Das ändert sich auch nicht mehr. Aber üb
German-language film commentary discusses Luc Besson's 2023 film DogMan, with the writer calling Besson one of the defining directors of their life. The piece recalls how early works like Subway, Nikita and Léon hit like electric shocks, but reflects that more than 40 years into his career, both the director and his admirers have changed.
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Pianist and conductor Mitsuko Uchida has been named recipient of the Léonie Sonning Music Prize for 2027. The Danish award, one of the most prestigious honours in classical music, previously recognised figures such as Igor Stravinsky, Daniel Barenboim and Barbara Hannigan. Uchida, renowned for her Mozart and Schubert interpretations, is widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of her generation.