Renaissance

France's new right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier started consulting all sides on Sept. 6 to cobble together a government capable of mustering a majority in parliament after two months of political deadlock.

The 73-year-old, a former foreign minister who recently acted as the European Union's Brexit negotiator, is the oldest premier in the history of modern France.

A victory for Marine Le Pen’s party, as expected, is indicated by the first exit polls from the parliamentary elections in France.

Estimates give Le Pen’s National Rally 33%, while the New People’s Union, the coalition of the Center and the Left, is at 28.5%.

In third place, at a distance, is the party of President Emmanuel Macron with 22%.

The final outcomes of the French vote have been officially declared this morning, providing clarity on the nation's political landscape.

Far-right parties made big gains in the European Parliament in election results that rattled the traditional powers and made French President Emmanuel Macron call snap legislative elections.

Beyoncé's upcoming album is titled "Cowboy Carter," the singer revealed on her website on March 12. The country music project is the long-awaited "Act II" of her 2022 "Renaissance" album and is due March 29, Variety has reported.

A rare masterpiece by Italian early Renaissance master Cimabue that was discovered in a French kitchen was sold on Oct. 27 for 24 million euros, about five times the initial estimate.

BELGRADE - Europe's oldest early and traditional music ensemble, the Belgrade-based Renaissance Ensemble, will on October 29 mark its 45th anniversary with a concert at the Fresco Gallery, the venue of their first public performance.