I can think of no better metaphor for this presidency than Donald Trump not wearing a face mask to a face mask factory while the song “Live and Let Die” blares in the background. pic.twitter.com/mJzU1HW7HA
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) May 5, 2020
Francis Cabrel Jour 50
Chanson du Jour: “Sous le ciel de Paris”
“Sous le ciel de Paris” is a song initially written for the 1951 French film Sous le ciel de Paris, directed by Julien Duvivier.
It was recorded by Anny Gould and by Juliette Gréco, as well as Édith Piaf and Yves Montand.
Which version of the song do you prefer?
Fine French wine auctioned to help Covid-19 care staff
High-end fine French wines are being sold at auction to raise money in support of healthcare staff working on the frontline against the Covid-19 pandemic.
The specialist website iDealwine has been running the auction since April 27. It will last until May 7. It had been aiming to raise €100,000 overall; but managed to raise €60,000 in just a few days, so may yet exceed its target.
All the money raised will go to medical charity “Protège Ton Soignant” (Protect Your Carer), which helps healthcare personnel.
The auction catalogue features almost 1,000 bottles, including prestigious wines from Bordeaux, Alsace, Bourgogne, and Champagne. The list also includes a number of Italian and Portuguese wines, as well as varieties of Scottish whisky.
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France may have first coronavirus case in December
New evidence suggests that France May have first coronavirus case in December last year. The French hospital which tested its old samples found evidence that the patient admitted in December was infected with COVID-19. Watch report
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