Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Euro 2024 and the Problem With Too Much Fame
The soccer superstar’s trip to Euro 2024 has been marked by pitch invaders and uninspiring performances. As fans try to get close, his team can’t seem to let go.
Why More French Youth Are Voting for the Far Right
Most young people in France usually don’t vote or they back the left. That is still true, but support has surged for the far right, whose openly racist past can feel to them like ancient history.
Jay Slater’s Disappearance on Tenerife Spurs Online Sleuths and Speculation
Jay Slater disappeared on the Spanish island of Tenerife last month. His whereabouts sparked intense online speculation.
‘Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ Brings Tears to Southeast Asia
A tear-jerker from Thailand, “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies,” has become a surprise hit across the region. Its theme is universal: bonding with family.
Urban Tandoor Lures Customers With Campy TikTok Videos
Urban Tandoor, an Indian restaurant in southwest England, is using terrible music video parodies made by its staff to bring in new and younger guests.
Parisians on TikTok Plead: ‘Don’t Come’ to Paris for the Olympics
Parisians are using the social media app to vent their displeasure with hosting the Games — and to send warnings to tourists.
‘Oddly Satisfying’ Cow Pedicure Videos Are a Hit on TikTok
In one corner of the internet, professional trimmers grind and buff away at cow hooves to the delight of millions of spellbound social media users.
Toronto Police Officer’s Posts About Work Harassment Led to Her Firing
A Toronto police officer mounted a defiant social media campaign against her employer. The police ruled that she had tried to destroy the agency’s reputation.
No, a Remote Amazon Tribe Did Not Get Addicted to Porn
A Times story about the arrival of high-speed internet in a remote Amazon tribe spiraled into its own cautionary tale on the dark side of the web.