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From screen to stage: 'Singin' in the Rain' comes to Paris

One of the most recognisable and beloved musicals of all time has hit the stage in Paris. "Singin' in the Rain" is on at the Lido theatre until January 10. In this edition of Entre Nous we are pleased to welcome Ashley Day, the British actor bringing Don Lockwood to life. He tells us what it's like to step into Gene Kelly's shoes.

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Heavy rain and flooding kills dozens northern India

The death toll from floods triggered by heavy rain in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh rose to 81, the government's disaster agency said. Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state with more than 240 million people, is frequently lashed by rain and thunderstorms during the monsoon rainy season from June to September.

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Thousands evacuated amid Bangkok floods

Rain is easing in Thailand’s capital, but flooding continues in several low-lying areas. Thousands of people have been forced into temporary shelters after the government declared Bangkok a disaster zone on Saturday. At least eight people have died over the past 10 days as heavy rains caused widespread disruption. Juliette Brown reports.

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AI Robots Dance in the Rain as Pingyao Film Festival Turns 10, Honors Ann Hui

The 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival opened on Sept. 24 with an AI robot dance by Unitree, a tribute to four late friends of the festival and the East-West Award for Hong Kong director Ann Hui. The ceremony took place at the Platform, the festival’s signature open-air theater inside the ancient […]