French electronic duo; robot personas; influential craftsmen of house/disco since 1993
The Pont Neuf Cavern by JR has opened on Paris’s Pont Neuf, turning the city’s oldest bridge into an 18-metre-high artificial cavern. The installation blends fabric-wrapped rock, scent, sound and AR features to transform a famous crossing into an immersive sensory journey, running through June 28.
Across Paris, Bastille Day preparations unfold as leaders from Europe gather to show unity with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. The parade will include thousands of troops, with the Coalition of the Willing presenting a show of support. France also confronts a third heatwave, prompting some restrictions on fireworks and public events.
Leads in the race to portray James Bond have intensified as producers near a final decision. Bookies list Callum Turner, Louis Partridge and Tom Francis among front-runners; announcements could come within days.