France hands over last military base to Senegal on Friday
The French government will return its last military base in Senegal, marking the final phase of the gradual withdrawal of the French Elements in Senegal (EFS).
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UNESCO declares fairytale Bavarian castles World Heritage Site
UNESCO on Saturday declared the famous fairytale castles of Bavaria’s King Ludwig II a World Heritage Site.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov to share $17b among his 106 children
Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov, has broken the Internet yet again, saying he is splitting his fortune estimated at $17.1 billion, between his 106 children.
French President Macron’s replica kidnapped in Paris
PARIS (CONVERSEER) – A replica of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has been kidnapped in Paris, the nation’s capital. Converseer reports that the wax replica was kidnapped by climate activists from the Grevin Museum on Tuesday. According to reports, the group Greenpeace blasted Macron, saying he “does not deserve to be exhibited in this…
Puccini’s Tristique at the Opéra Bastille
PARIS (CONVERSEER) – From April 29 to May 28, the Opéra Bastille presents a new production of Puccini’s Trittico (Triptych), directed by Christof Loy and conducted by Carlo Rizzi. Three operas of different natures, all juxtaposed to demonstrate the breadth of the Italian composer’s genius. Contrary to Puccini’s own instructions, the German director begins the…