Three pilots were involved in this collision over Meurthe-and-Moselle. Only one survived by ejecting from his aircraft. As the hours passed, hope dwindled. Emmanuel Macron announced shortly before midnight on Wednesday, August 14, the death of the two pilots who were still being searched for south of the village of Colombey-les-Belles, near the border between […]
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In March 2010, the world of paleoanthropology was shaken by the discovery of a new human species. Found in the Denisova Cave in Siberia, it was identified through an analysis of its mitochondrial DNA, followed by nuclear DNA in December. A video interview with anthropologist Silvana Condemi, who retraced the incredible story of this discovery […]
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A study shows that using a water pipe more than doubles the risk of dying from cancer compared to non-smokers, a figure higher than that associated with cigarette smoking. Lung cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, as well as stomach and liver cancers, are significantly more common among hookah smokers than among non-smokers and even cigarette smokers, according […]
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In the collective imagination, a top athlete eats well and sleeps well, especially in the run-up to major competitions like the Olympic Games. This is a must to recover from exhausting training sessions and perform on the big day. However, the reality is quite different. While it is recommended that everyone sleeps at least eight […]
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Availability of charging stations, prices, duration of the trip… We traveled from Paris to Brest in a Volkswagen ID.7. Race report. After noticing major flaws in the electric charging infrastructure in France two years ago, we wanted to get back on the road in a battery-powered car to answer this question: can you decently drive […]
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We thought they would stop in 2010. Then in 2015. And the same certainties in 2017. And then no: in 2024, AC/DC is still standing. The biggest Australian rock band will play tonight at the Hippodrome ParisLongchamp for its penultimate date – the 19th, out of 21 – before a finale in Dublin, on August […]
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Washington deemed the scene “unacceptable”, as tensions between Israel and Hamas and its allies are at their highest and talks about a truce are resuming. Itamar Ben Gvir, a far-right settler accustomed to provocations, prayed this Tuesday with some 3,000 worshipers on the site for the Jewish holiday Tisha Beav. In a video that he […]
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In the United States, it has now been six days since Tropical Storm Debby began its path along the U.S. East Coast. At least six people have been killed since the beginning of the week. The cost of damages due to widespread flooding is not yet known, but scientists already agree that Debby has highlighted […]
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Did you miss the latest developments in the war in Ukraine? 20 Minutes recaps the key events every evening. From significant statements and frontline advances to battle updates, here’s what you need to know about Thursday, August 8, the 897th day of the conflict. The Highlight of the Day Russian forces are still facing a major incursion […]
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PARIS 2024: After a chaotic qualification phase, the French men’s basketball team secured a stunning victory in the semifinals against Germany and advanced to the Olympic final. Could it be the Parisian air that’s bringing success to Vincent Collet’s team? After a solid win against Canada (76-66) in the quarterfinals, the French team triumphed on […]
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