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What It’s Like to Photograph a War Zone
French war photographer Adrien Vautier spent over a month documenting the war unfolding in Ukraine.
I Was an Amateur Judge at France's First Fondue Championship
Heaven exists and it’s getting to eat pot after pot of gooey, melted cheese.
Photos of France's Weird and Wonderful Festivals
From medieval fest celebrating spoons to colourful carnival parties, these traditional events have been going strong for centuries.
Jumping Into Bushes Is the Latest Weird New Hobby
Mushary is for those among us who walk past a shrub and think, "What if I dove into it head first?"
‘I Was Putting Us in Danger’: What It’s Like Being Pregnant on a Farm
A complex and inefficient social security system leaves many pregnant French farmers no choice but to work until their water breaks.
‘Death Comes as a Relief’: Talking to a Professional Who Helps People Die
“The last couple we guided had been together for 65 years. They couldn’t imagine life without one another.”
Elden Ring Is Extraordinarily Beautiful, But Also Totally Boring
There’s no narration, the plot would fit in an iPhone note and its world remains terribly hollow.
The Racist Zoo Where Visitors Paid to See Black People in the 90s
Safari Africain is a shameful, long-forgotten part of French history – and the subject of a new documentary.
Inside the School Training Kids to Be MMA Champions
In rural Cameroon, children are put to work at an incredibly young age. UFC champion Francis Ngannou hopes to give them a better future.
When Picking at Your Skin Becomes a Disorder
"I have this fantasy that after I finish fiddling with my skin, it’ll be perfect."
Why Is There So Much Fishing in Video Games?
Some gamers love it and others think it's beyond boring, but everyone can agree there's never been more angling to be done.
You Can't Skate in Public in Dubai, But That Doesn't Stop Skaters
It's only permitted in specific parks, but the community has ways of getting around the ban.