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James Arthur announces new album and huge European and UK 2024 tour

James Arthur announced his new studio album Bitter Sweet Love today

• 10:56, 15 SEP 2023
• Updated 11:00, 15 SEP 2023

Teesside singer songwriter James Arthur has announced a new album and a huge European and UK tour next year.

James, born in Saltburn , announced his fifth brand new studio album Bitter Sweet Love which is out on January 26, 2024 on Columbia Records. This comes as he recently returned with his new tracks 'Blindside' and 'A Year Ago'.

He also announced his return to the stage with a UK and European tour in March next year for a run of eight huge arena shows, including London’s Wembley OVO Arena on March 16, 2024. Also, the 35-year-old achieved a huge milestone earlier this year when he won a prestigious BRIT Billion Award .

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After being back on stage, The X Factor winner "realised how his fifth album should sound" and within days of ending a tour in the US, James began working with different producers to see who could "click with his vision". Back in Britain, James attempted to write with more producers, but none came close to his bond with Steve Solomon, who flew over from Los Angeles to finish the album at Miloco Studios in South London last summer.

James surprised fans last year when he announced the arrival of his daughter , Emily, on Instagram with a black and white video of the baby gripping her dad's finger. Emily is his first child and the video shows a tattoo on his hand with her name.

James is one of the world’s biggest streaming artists, with over 38 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. ‘Say You Won't Let Go’ became his breakthrough hit in the US and it was officially the UK's most streamed song in 2016 .

EU/UK Tour 2024

Jan 26 - Hamburg, Germany at Sporthalle Jan 27 - Cologne, Germany at Palladium Jan 29 - Brussels, Belgium at Cirque Royal Jan 30 - Frankfurt, Germany at Jahrhunderthalle Feb 02 - Munich, Germany at Zenith Feb 04 - Zurich, Switzerland at Volkshaus Feb 05 - Milan, Italy at Fabrique Feb 07 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg at Den Atelier Feb 08 - Paris, France at Le Trianon Feb 11 - Utrecht, Netherlands at TivoliVredenburg (Ronda) Feb 13 - Copenhagen, Denmark at Store Vega Feb 15 - Stockholm, Sweden at Filadelfia Feb 16 - Oslo, Norway at Sentrum Scene Feb 19 - Berlin, Germany at Columbiahalle Feb 20 - Warsaw, Poland at Stodola Feb 22 - Prague, Czech Republic at Forum Karlin Feb 24 - Vienna, Austria at Gasometer Feb 25 - Budapest, Hungary at Barba Negra Mar 03 - Dublin, Ireland at 3Arena Mar 05 - Bournemouth, UK at International Centre Mar 06 - Birmingham, UK at Birmingham Utilita Arena Mar 08 - Sheffield, UK at Sheffield Utilita Arena Mar 09 - Newcastle, UK at Newcastle Utilita Arena Mar 10 - Hull, UK at Connexin Live Mar 13 - Glasgow, UK at OVO Hydro Mar 15 - Manchester, UK at Manchester AO Arena Mar 16 - London Wembley OVO Arena in London, UK

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James Arthur announces new album and UK tour - including Newcastle date

Middlesbrough-born James Arthur is back to his very best, with new music and a European tour in 2024

• 11:21, 15 SEP 2023

After a grand return with new singles Blindside and A Year Ago, Middlesbrough's very own James Arthur has announced his fifth studio album in Bitter Sweet Love which is set for release in January.

To celebrate the launch, the 35-year-old is also set to embark on a widespread tour of the UK and Europe in 2024, with a run of eight massive arena shows - including a night at Newcastle's Utilita Arena .

As well as featuring the two new singles, Bitter Sweet Love is said to be James 'back to his very best' with thirteen world-class songs. So far in his career, Arthur has managed to bag four top ten albums - with Back From The Edge hitting the number one spot back in 2016.

He has also collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry over his illustrious career - including Anne-Marie, Sigala, Rudimental, Marshmello and more. James also has an average of 38 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone.

Read more: James Arthur tells fans he's 'itching' for new tour which will be bringing him back to Newcastle

Say You Wont Let Go took him to new heights over in the US, while also being titled the UK's most streamed song of 2016 - going on to receive four billion streams, as well as a further 1.5 billion views on YouTube. Earlier this year, the track achieved RIAA Diamond Single status, with more than 10 million certified units sold.

James is just one of 100 RIAA Diamond Single achievers worldwide. His other big hits include Impossible, Can I Be Him, Sun Comes Up, Naked, Empty Space, Rewrite The Stars, Lasting Lover and Train Wreck - all of which are platinum records.

Back from the Edge was released back in October 2016, while his latest album in It'll All Make Sense In The End was released in 2021. James said: "The more albums you make and the more success you have, the more the pressure tends to be upon you.

"But I genuinely felt like a kid again, just making music I loved, not worried about trying to please everyone."

Here's a list of all dates that James Arthur will play in his 2024 tour of the UK and Europe.

You can get tickets for James' 2024 tour, through TicketMaster here.

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EU/UK Tour 2024

• Jan 26 - Hamburg, Germany @ Sporthalle
• Jan 27 - Cologne, Germany @ Palladium
• Jan 29 - Brussels, Belgium @ Cirque Royal
• Jan 30 - Frankfurt, Germany @ Jahrhunderthalle
• Feb 02 - Munich, Germany @ Zenith
• Feb 04 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Volkshaus
• Feb 05 - Milan, Italy @ Fabrique
• Feb 07 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg @ Den Atelier
• Feb 08 - Paris, France @ Le Trianon
• Feb 11 - Utrecht, Netherlands @ TivoliVredenburg (Ronda)
• Feb 13 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Store Vega
• Feb 15 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Filadelfia
• Feb 16 - Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene
• Feb 19 - Berlin, Germany @ Columbiahalle
• Feb 20 - Warsaw, Poland @ Stodola
• Feb 22 - Prague, Czech Republic @ Forum Karlin
• Feb 24 - Vienna, Austria @ Gasometer
• Feb 25 - Budapest, Hungary @ Barba Negra
• Mar 03 - Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
• Mar 05 - Bournemouth, UK @ International Centre
• Mar 06 - Birmingham, UK @ Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Mar 08 - Sheffield, UK @ Sheffield Utilita Arena
• Mar 09 - Newcastle, UK @ Newcastle Utilita Arena
• Mar 10 - Hull, UK @ Connexin Live
• Mar 13 - Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro
• Mar 15 - Manchester, UK @ Manchester AO Arena
• Mar 16 - London Wembley OVO Arena in London, UK

Tickets for the tour go on sale a week today on Friday September 22, through TicketMaster and Gigs and Tours.

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Ticket pre-sale information i want to get first access to the james arthur nottingham, cardiff, and london extra added 2024 tour dates – how do i do this.

You need to have pre-ordered the new album Bitter Sweet Love through the Official Music Store before 3.00pm BST / 4:00pm CET on Tuesday 3rd October   2023

You need to register for access via the   form   hosted on the Official Music Store before 3.00pm BST / 4:00pm CET on Tuesday 3rd October   2023

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If you purchased an album, or registered via the form, you will receive an email from 6.00pm BST / 6:00pm CET Tuesday 3rd October 2023, containing your presale code, a link to the presale and details of the tour.

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These emails invite you to purchase tickets in our exclusive presale window, running between 9:00am BST / 10:am CET between Wednesday 4th October   2023 and 9:00am BST / 10:am CET Friday 6th October   2023.

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You should receive your code from 9:00am BST / 10:am CET Tuesday 3rd October   2023, please check both your inbox and junk mail folders carefully to locate this email.

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James Arthur is bringing the 'Bitter Sweet Love' tour to Utilita Arena Newcastle !

Following his recent return with new tracks 'Blindside'   &   'A Year Ago', James Arthur has  announced his return to the stage with a huge UK & European tour that hits the UK in March next year.

James is one of the world’s biggest streaming artists, with over 38 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. ‘Say You Won't Let Go’ became his breakthrough hit in the US. It was officially the UK's most streamed song in 2016 and has gone on to be enjoyed via 4 billion streams while the song's official video has achieved 1.5 billion views on YouTube. Earlier this year, the track became his first RIAA Diamond Single with 10 million certified units – making James one of just 100 recipients of an RIAA Diamond Single certification in the programme's history. Other huge hit singles include: ‘Impossible’ , ‘ Can I Be Him’ , ‘ Sun Comes Up’ , ‘ Naked’, ‘ Empty Space’ , ‘ Rewrite The Stars’ , ‘ Falling Like the Stars’ , ‘ Train Wreck’ and ‘ Lasting Lover’ , which are all certified platinum records. The song Cars Outside is currently becoming another global hit for James.

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James Arthur (full name is James Andrew Arthur), is an English singer and songwriter. Arthur rose to fame after winning the 9th season of  The X Factor UK  in 2012. His debut single, "Impossible", was released by Syco Music after the final, and debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart. Since then, it has gone on to sell over 1.4 million copies in the UK, making it the most successful winner's single in the show's history and has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide.

The follow-up single, "You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You", reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. Arthur released his self-titled debut studio album in November 2013. The album debuted and peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart. After the release of his debut studio album  James Arthur , he was involved in a series of controversies which led iTunes to offer refunds for the album.

In 2015, James Arthur signed a new deal with Columbia Records to release his second studio album in 2016, titled  Back from the Edge . Arthur was later re-signed to Syco in 2016.

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How to Escape the Olympics in Paris This Summer

Even if you’re visiting for the Games, you may want to take a cultural break like a local.

By Laura Cappelle

Reporting from Paris

Construction chaos, price hikes and now mandatory QR codes to walk some city streets : As the Olympics loom in Paris, many locals are already looking to escape the Games, and come July, will head to quieter parts of France.

It’s likely that some of the 15 million visitors expected to roll into town might also want a break from the cheering crowds. Luckily, the greater Paris area and nearby regions offer plenty of opportunities to slow down and take in some French culture. Whether you’re looking to escape for an hour or for a day, here are some suggestions.

Pompidou Center

With its quirky inside-out architecture — a tangle of colorful tubes running across the facade — the Pompidou Center has been a flagship venue for contemporary art since the 1970s. For a culture break between athletic feats, stop by its “Comics on Every Floor” festival, a wide-ranging, international dive into the genre.

While the festival offers no fewer than five individual exhibitions, the biggest one by far is “ Comics, 1964-2024 ,” which contrasts American comics, Asian mangas and European trends. Graphic novels have long thrived in France: Franco-Belgian comics and, more recently, graphic novels are a huge market, and local stars including Hergé, Blutch and Catherine Meurisse are also getting their own mini-exhibitions at the Pompidou Center.

Children will also be able to sample an immersive installation crafted by the author and illustrator Marion Fayolle. The Pompidou’s wide-ranging permanent collections are a bonus, and now is a good time to catch them, since the building is set to close from 2025 to 2030 for extensive renovations.

Time commitment : 3 to 4 hours

Location : Châtelet, Rambuteau or Hôtel de Ville Metro stations

Cost of entry : €17 or €14 for concessions; centrepompidou.fr

The Catacombs

When the crowds or the summer temperatures become too much, Paris offers a compelling option: going underground. Underneath the French capital lie the Paris Catacombs, a maze of ancient mining galleries, some of which were used in the 18th century to create an ossuary.

At the time, the city’s cemeteries had become so overcrowded that they posed a public health threat. The bones of the dead were piled into the repurposed galleries, which have been open to visitors for over two centuries. As you descend the steep spiral staircase, the temperature drops to about 57 degrees, and the sounds of the streets fade.

The mile-long route is eerily introspective, with plaques here and there to guide you past the remains of six million Parisians. As the Olympics take over the city above ground, the contrast will be sharp, but beware: Since the stairs are the only point of entry, the Catacombs aren’t accessible to wheelchair users or people who need step-free access.

Time commitment: 1 hour

Location: Denfert-Rochereau station (Metro and RER)

Cost of entry: €29 (with audio guide), €23 for concessions, €10 for children over 5, free admission for children under 5. Tickets may be booked online, but only 7 days in advance; catacombes.paris.fr

The Louis Vuitton Foundation

It may look like an oversize glass sailboat, but this summer, the Louis Vuitton Foundation should be a safe haven. A quirky highlight of the Bois de Boulogne, a sprawling park on the western edge of Paris, this contemporary art museum designed by Frank Gehry has stayed away from staging sports-related exhibitions this year, unlike some of its peers.

It is a pointed choice, because the appeal of government grants as part of the Cultural Olympiad led a huge number of Parisian arts institutions to make sometimes tenuous connections between art and sports. Instead, the Louis Vuitton Foundation — inaugurated exactly a decade ago by the LVMH conglomerate — is staging a retrospective of the American painter and sculptor Ellsworth Kelly, who spent some of his formative years in postwar Paris.

Kelly’s vivid, abstract investigations of form and color are paired with an exhibition devoted to Matisse’s landmark 1911 work “The Red Studio.” The Louis Vuitton Foundation’s permanent collection is no slouch either, spanning Giacometti, Warhol and recent contemporary acquisitions. Linger at the Bois de Boulogne for a stroll through the woods before heading back to central Paris.

Time commitment: 3 hours

Location : Bois de Boulogne and Les Sablons Metro stations

Cost of entry: €16, €10 for concessions; fondationlouisvuitton.fr

Madame Arthur Cabaret

Tourists flock to the nearby Moulin Rouge, but for a more offbeat, modern cabaret experience, Madame Arthur is a go-to address in Montmartre. Once the first drag venue in postwar Paris, it reopened in 2015 with a troupe of singers and musicians that soon became the talk of the town.

There are no lip syncs here: All numbers are sung live, and Madame Arthur has the quirky habit of translating classic English-language songs into French. In addition to hearing Madonna or Britney Spears en français , you’ll learn some local earworms and sample the gender-bending fashion that has pushed French drag toward its recent renaissance.

Throughout the summer, Madame Arthur will open its doors Thursdays to Saturdays, with an 10.30 p.m. show on the main stage. You can then turn the venue into your own stage when it transforms into a nightclub.

Time commitment: An evening (with the option to stay well into the night)

Location : Pigalle Metro station

Cost of entry: €30 (standing only); madamearthur.fr

Outside Paris

The franco-american museum at the castle of blérancourt.

If all you want, after rubbing shoulders with millions of visitors during the Olympics, is to hole up in a quiet part of the countryside, Blérancourt is definitely off the beaten path. A small town northeast of Paris, it is nestled the Picardy region, where a World War I frontline ran, and which experienced harrowing destruction.

The Franco-American Museum of Blérancourt was established in the aftermath to commemorate American contributions to the war effort and the rebuilding of the region. The local castle was renovated to that end by the philanthropist Anne Morgan, the daughter of the banker J.P. Morgan. The resulting museum is a fascinating tribute to Franco-American exchanges over the years, from the shared revolutionary ideals of the 18th century both World Wars and a painting collection centered on artistic exchanges between the two countries.

Hostellerie Le Griffon , right by the entrance to the museum, will have you covered if you want to stay in Blérancourt, but for a truly peaceful break, head to the nearby Château du Mont de Guny — a small castle overlooking a valley that was recently converted into a bed-and-breakfast. From there, other historical sites are easily accessible, including the Château de Pierrefonds and the ruins of the medieval Château de Coucy.

Time commitment : 2 days

Travel: Rent a car (2 hours from Paris)

Cost : €6-8 for the Franco-American Museum; museefrancoamericain.fr

A number of small towns with impressive histories are easy to reach by train from Paris. With its medieval city center, Provins is a favorite getaway. It was a prominent own for merchant fairs in the 11th and 12th centuries, when it was owned by the Counts of Champagne, and much of the architecture form that period has been preserved, earning Provins a UNESCO World Heritage listing.

Cobbled pathways, fortifications and a dungeon are all within walking distance of the train station, and the city’s ramparts — nearly a mile long, with 22 towers dotted along the way — have been newly restored, after work was completed in 2022.

A day is enough to visit all the town’s key attractions, including the monumental Cesar Tower, the Tithe Barn and an 11th-century priory. This summer, Provins is making the most of its status as an open-air throwback to the Middle Ages, with daily shows centered on falconry and medieval jousts.

Time commitment: 1 day

Travel: Suburban train P from Gare de l’Est station (around 1 hour and 20 minutes)

Cost: €10 round trip, plus €17 for Pass Provins, which provides access to the main medieval sites; provins.net

The Domain of Chamarande

There are plenty of castles within a short distance from Paris, but the Domain of Chamarande , south of the city, has a couple of trump cards. First, if you don’t want to rent a car, it’s easily accessible from the city via the suburban train system. Second, it combines sprawling, peaceful grounds with year-round contemporary art exhibitions.

While the 17th-century castle itself is currently closed for maintenance, there is plenty to do outdoors. Bikes and boats are available for rent to tour the estate, where artworks are woven into the landscape. In 2001, Chamarande became host to a contemporary art center run by local authorities, and pieces from its permanent collection are dotted around the estate, like an oversize ladder by Philippe Ramette that leans against the castle.

This summer, temporary exhibitions also include a pop installation by Laurie Charles centered on the female body, and open-air immersive works inspired by the moving body — an artsy nod to the Olympics.

Time commitment: A day

Travel: RER C from central Paris (around one hour)

Cost: €10-15 round trip; chamarande.essonne.fr

Deauville and Honfleur

The coastline of Normandy is only two hours away from Paris by train, and some of its best-known towns offer contrasting atmospheres for a weekend away. Start with Deauville , a ritzy destination that is home to a historical casino, horse races and historical villas. Its calling card, though, is free: over a mile of wide, sandy beach, accessible directly from the city center. Its famous boardwalk boasts 450 Art Deco beach huts, adorned with the names of international actors and directors who have attended the annual American Film Festival.

The next day, make the 25-minute drive up the coast to Honfleur, a peaceful harbor town with a rich artistic history. Before the old port and its pastel-colored half-timbered houses became an Instagram dream, they inspired multiple painters: Turner painted watercolors there in 1832, followed by French artists including Claude Monet and his mentor Eugène Boudin, a precursor to Impressionism who has his own museum in Honfleur. The city’s narrow medieval streets are a joy to wander, from the many galleries to Saint Catherine’s Church, a distinctive wooden church that is the largest in France.

Time commitment : 2 or 3 days

Travel: Train to Deauville (2 hours and 10 minutes) then bus, taxi or car to Honfleur

Cost : Round trip to Deauville from around €35 (book ahead)

The Picardy region, north of Paris, generally flies under the radar compared with nearby Normandy — which makes it an appealing destination if you’d like to avoid the biggest tourist crowds. The region’s capital, Amiens , is an underrated gem an hour from the capital. Its towering Gothic cathedral is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list, and a couple of lovely museums are a short stroll away, including the former house of the 19th-century author Jules Verne.

Amiens is home to a more unusual attraction, too: 300 hectares of water gardens, right in the center of town. The city sits over the Somme river, and a delightful network of canals, ponds and market gardens developed there over centuries, known as Les Hortillonnages. Much is now ornamental, but the fruits and vegetables that are cultivated there are sold at the local market on Saturdays.

Every summer, Amiens also hosts an International Garden Festival all around the Hortillonnages, with 50 or so installations designed by gardeners, artists and architects expected this year. The area can be toured by foot, electric boat or even a rowing boat, if you’re in the mood for an adventure.

Time commitment : 1 day

Travel: Regional trains to Amiens (1 hour and 10 minutes) from Paris Gare du Nord

Cost : €46 round trip; visit-amiens.com

Inside the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics

News and Analysis

Seeking to undermine the Paris Olympics, Russian propagandists  are spoofing broadcasters and mimicking French and U.S. intelligence agencies to stoke fear about security at the Games.

Ahead of the Olympics, the global agency tasked with policing doping in sports is facing a growing crisis  as it fends off allegations it helped cover up the positive tests of elite Chinese swimmers .

Undocumented workers played a larger and more dangerous role  in delivering the Games than the Macron administration acknowledges.

A Guide to the Games

More ‘Open’ Signs: With millions of visitors expected in Paris, many shopkeepers, bakers and restaurateurs are forgoing their annual summer vacations .

A New Gastronomic Course: In the Olympic dining hall near Paris, carbon imprint will outweigh cassoulet as chefs consider the environmental impact of French cuisine. There won’t even be French fries .

Escaping the Games: Even if you’re visiting France for the Games, you may want to take a cultural break like a local. Here are some suggestions .

Meurtre à coups de foret à Paris : 14 ans de réclusion pour le réparateur de téléphones de la rue de l’Ourcq

Un Chinois de 43 ans a été reconnu coupable du meurtre particulièrement violent d’un compatriote en septembre 2020 à Paris. La scène avait ensuite été postée sur les réseaux sociaux chinois.

Quatorze ans de réclusion criminelle. C’est la peine à laquelle a été condamné, ce vendredi, un Parisien de 43 ans, jugé depuis mercredi devant la cour d’assises de Paris pour le meurtre atroce d’un homme en septembre 2020.

Zie Z., Chinois de 34 ans, avait été battu à mort à coups de foret à béton de perforateur, par ce compatriote, dans un appartement de la rue de l’Ourcq (XIXe arrondissement).

Pour ajouter à l’horreur, sa lente agonie avait été filmée. La scène avait été ensuite postée sur le réseau social chinois WeChat , où elle avait trouvé un écho considérable, et envoyée à l’épouse de la victime.

Ce funeste 22 septembre 2020, Zie Z. s’était présenté chez Xueli D., réparateur clandestin de téléphones, armé d’un marteau et casqué, pour en découdre. Cet exportateur de vins vers la Chine, lui aussi sans papiers, soupçonnait une relation adultère avec son épouse.

Il aurait frappé Xueli à coups de marteau sur la tête, avant d’être à son tour victime d’un déferlement de violences en trois à quatre temps. Il aurait été d’abord été roué de coups de cale-porte métallique, avant d’être lynché avec un foret d’une cinquantaine de centimètres de long.

Une réponse « pas proportionnée »

L’avocat général a réclamé 21 ans de réclusion. Dans son réquisitoire, Arthur Rigal a d’emblée écarté la légitime défense, estimant que la réponse à l’attaque initiale n’était « pas proportionnée ». Il a retenu la qualification de meurtre, au regard du « nombre de coups qu’il a fallu donner pour en arriver à l’état supplicié du corps de Z ».

L’intention homicide se déduit aussi, selon le magistrat, par « l’intensité des coups », qui ont notamment provoqué une dizaine de fractures, des « plaies transfixiantes » sur le cuir chevelu et une obstruction de la gorge.

L’avocat général n’a en revanche pas reconnu la « dimension sadique » dans ce passage à l’acte, comme l’avait fait avant lui le magistrat chargé d’instruire le dossier. Mais il a épinglé la volonté de l’accusé de « prendre la communauté chinoise à témoin » en postant l’agonie de la victime sur les réseaux sociaux. Des « images insoutenables », « gores », projetées à huis clos jeudi devant la cour, non sans provoquer un malaise de l’épouse de la victime , aussitôt prise en charge par les pompiers.

« Non seulement il est martyrisé, mais on va le laisser crever sur place »

Mais ce qui « a le plus remué » le magistrat, c’était « le visage » de la victime, « haletante », « au sol », regardant « fixement » son agresseur, qui prendra ensuite la fuite sans prévenir les secours. « Je peux objectivement dire que D. a largement l’ascendant », résume le magistrat.

« Non seulement il est martyrisé, mais on va le laisser crever sur place », a dénoncé Me Jacqueline Niga, l’avocate de la partie civile.

Pour elle, Xueli D., avec son « niveau intellectuel supérieur », comme l’a relevé le Dr Roland Coutanceau, le psychiatre qui l’a expertisé, avait largement les ressources pour prévenir les secours, malgré la barrière de la langue. « Il est en France depuis huit ans, et il ne sait pas dire le mot police ? » s’est-elle indignée.

Un homme ordinaire pris dans un « orage émotionnel » ?

L’avocate essonnienne a voulu écorner le visage trop lisse, selon elle, présenté par l’accusé. Elle a rappelé les « coups de marteau » qui ont enfoncé les murs de son appartement après une dispute avec son ex-compagne. « Un indice imparable montrant qu’il est loin d’être pacifique et qu’il sait se montrer extrêmement agressif », a-t-elle enfoncé.

Me Vincent Fillola, l’avocat de la défense avec Me Isabelle Calvo Pardo, a au contraire brossé le portrait d’un homme « calme », « doux », « serviable », sans antécédent judiciaire. Un quadragénaire sans pathologie psychiatrique ni trouble de la personnalité, « dans le large spectre de la normale », d’après l’expert psychiatre.

Cet homme « totalement transparent depuis son arrivée en France », comme l’a décrit jeudi la présidente, a vécu « la peur la plus extrême que l’on peut vivre », celle d’être agressé « dans son antre, sa grotte, où l’on se croit en sécurité », a martelé Me Fillola.

Voyant sa mort arriver, Xueli a été pris dans un « orage émotionnel », un « raptus », qui l’a fait sortir du cadre de la légitime défense. « Les seuls coups portés dans une zone dangereuse l’ont été dans une [première] phase de légitime défense », avance-t-il. « Tout le reste ce sont des blessures violentes, dans des zones non létales ».

« Ne pas punir la communauté chinoise »

Pour le pénaliste parisien, la volonté de tuer ne peut être retenue, dès lors que sa victime a fini « au sol, désarmée ». « S’il veut le tuer, il peut le faire. Il ne l’a pas fait », résume-t-il. Il a ainsi appelé les jurés à « condamner un homme qui a tué un autre homme, mais qui n’est pas un meurtrier ».

Mais aussi à ne « pas punir la communauté chinoise » pour son « rapport pathologique aux réseaux sociaux » et à sa « capacité à ne pas prévenir les pompiers parce qu’on n’a pas de papiers ».

Tournoi Olympique féminin : Le calendrier des qualifiées en mai et juin

Qualifications pour l’EURO et amicaux… Découvrez le programme des 12 équipes qualifiées pour le Tournoi Olympique de Football féminin, Paris 2024, en cette trêve internationale de mai et juin.

Le Tournoi Olympique de Football féminin, Paris 2024 débute le 25 juillet

Douze équipes sont qualifiées pour la compétition

Découvrez ci-dessous le programme des doubles confrontations de la trêve de mai-juin

Le Tournoi Olympique de Football féminin, Paris 2024 approche à grand pas et pour bon nombre des équipes qualifiées, la trêve des mois de mai et juin constitue la dernière opportunité de dire au revoir à leurs supporters avant de s’envoler pour la France ou bien de se préparer pour l’échéance olympique.

Au programme : des doubles confrontations, en amical ou en qualification pour l’EURO féminin 2025.

(Tous les coups d’envoi sont indiqués en heure locale)

Groupe A Groupe A

France france.

Angleterre - France, vendredi 31 mai (20h), St James’ Park, Newcastle (Angleterre)

France - Angleterre, mardi 4 juin (21h), Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne (France)

Les Bleues ont rendez-vous deux fois avec l’Angleterre dans le cadre des qualifications pour l’EURO 2025. Les protégées d’Hervé Renard pointent en tête de leur groupe éliminatoire avec six points au compteur après leurs succès sur la République d’Irlande (1-0) et la Suède (1-0). Les Anglaises, elles, sont deuxièmes avec quatre points.

Colombie Colombie

Venezuela - Colombie, jeudi 30 mai (19h), Estadio Metropolitano de Lara, Cabudare (Venezuela)

Venezuela - Colombie, dimanche 2 juin (17h), Estadio Metropolitano de Lara, Cabudare (Venezuela)

Linda Caicedo, Manuela Pavi et leurs partenaires vont devoir négocier une double confrontation amicale avec la Vinotinto lors de cette trêve. Depuis un revers 3-0 face aux États-Unis en quarts de finale de la Gold Cup début mars, les Cafeteras ont signé deux victoires en amicaux : 1-0 contre le Mexique et 3-0 face au Guatemala.

Canada Canada

Canada - Mexique, samedi 1er juin (14h), Montréal (Canada)

Canada - Mexique, mardi 4 juin (19h30), Toronto (Canada)

"Le soutien et l’amour pour cette équipe ont été ressentis d’un bout à l’autre du pays et cette fenêtre sera une occasion formidable d’envoyer cette équipe aux Jeux Olympiques de Paris 2024 en beauté", a déclaré la sélectionneuse du Canada Bev Priestman. La dernière double confrontation entre les championnes olympiques en titre et les Mexicaines, en novembre 2021, a accouché d’une victoire 2-1 d’El Tri Femenil et d’un match nul 0-0.

Nouvelle-Zélande Nouvelle-Zélande

Japon - Nouvelle-Zélande, vendredi 31 mai (16h), Estadio Nueva Condomina, Murcie (Espagne)

Japon - Nouvelle-Zélande, lundi 3 juin (16h), Estadio Nueva Condomina, Murcie (Espagne)

Il s’agit de la seule double confrontation de cette trêve entre deux équipes qualifiées pour Paris 2024. "Nous savons qu'aux Jeux Olympiques, nous serons confrontées à des équipes de très haut niveau, il est donc important de se préparer en jouant contre des adversaires de même calibre", a déclaré la sélectionneuse néo-zélandaise Jitka Klimková à propos de ces rencontres disputées en Espagne. "Le Japon a été impressionnant lors de la Coupe du Monde Féminine et nous donnera du fil à retordre avec un style de jeu différent de celui auquel nous avons été confrontées lors de nos dernières rencontres."

Groupe B Groupe B

États-unis états-unis.

États-Unis - République de Corée, samedi 1er juin (15h), Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City CO (États-Unis)

États-Unis - République de Corée, samedi 5 juin (19h), Allianz Field, St. Paul MN (États-Unis)

Emma Hayes va connaître sa première à la tête des Stars and Stripes face à la République de Corée, en amical. Depuis sa nomination en novembre 2023 après une Coupe du Monde Féminine 2023 "ratée" (élimination en huitièmes de finale), ses joueuses ont remporté la Gold Cup féminine en mars et la SheBelieves Cup en avril. "Ce sera génial d'avoir Emma pour les matches de juin", a déclaré la sélectionneuse par intérim Twila Kilgore. "Nous avons besoin d'autant de matches de qualité que possible avant les Jeux Olympiques, et la République de Corée sera un bon test."

Zambie Zambie

La Fédération n’a pas annoncé de matches amicaux pour la fenêtre internationale des mois de mai et juin. En avril, les Copper Queens se sont qualifiées pour les Jeux Olympiques en battant le Maroc , huitième de finaliste du dernier Mondial, 3-2 sur l’ensemble des deux matches.

Allemagne Allemagne

Allemagne - Pologne, vendredi 31 mai (20h30), Ostseestadion, Rostock (Allemagne)

Pologne - Allemagne, mardi 4 juin (18h), Stadion Miejski w Gdyni, Gdynia (Pologne)

À l’instar de la France et de l’Espagne, les deux autres équipes européennes qualifiées pour Paris 2024, l’Allemagne est première de son groupe qualificatif pour l’EURO 2025 avant d’affronter deux fois la Pologne. Les joueuses de Horst Hrubesch ont battu l’Autriche 3-2 grâce notamment à un doublé de Klara Bühl et l’Islande 3-1 avec notamment deux buts signés Lea Schüller.

Australie Australie

Australie - RP Chine, vendredi 31 mai (19h40), Adelaide Oval, Adélaïde (Australie)

Australie - RP Chine, lundi 3 juin (19h40), Accor Stadium, Sydney (Australie)

Les Matildas vont faire leurs adieux à leur public avant leur départ pour la France en affrontant deux fois la RP Chine. "Nous sommes ravis de pouvoir accueillir de nombreux fans à l’Adelaide Oval pour la première fois", a déclaré le Premier ministre d'Australie-Méridionale Peter Malinauskas. "Les Matildas ont inspiré tant de jeunes et c’est super que des milliers d'Australiens du Sud aient l'occasion de les voir jouer en chair et en os." Les Matildas se sont brillamment qualifiées pour les JO à l’issue d’un succès 13-0 (score cumulé) sur l’Ouzbékistan, en février dernier.

Groupe C Groupe C

Espagne espagne.

Danemark - Espagne, vendredi 31 mai (19h), Vejle Stadion, Vejle (Danemark)

Espagne - Danemark, mardi 4 juin (21h30), Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Espagne)

Les championnes du monde espagnoles affrontent le Danemark lors de cette trêve pour le compte des éliminatoires de l’EURO 2025. Ex aequo (6 points) avec les Danoises en tête de leur groupe, les joueuses de Montse Tomé sont en tête à la différence de buts (+9) après leur carton 7-0 face à la Belgique en première journée.

Japon Japon

Japon - Nouvelle-Zélande, vendredi 31 mai (15h), Estadio Nueva Condomina, Murcie (Espagne)

Japon - Nouvelle-Zélande, lundi 3 juin (15h), Estadio Nueva Condomina, Murcie (Espagne)

Pour les informations sur cette rencontre, voir plus haut.

Nigeria Nigeria

La Fédération nigériane n’a pas communiqué le programme de la trêve de mai-juin pour ses Super Falcons. Elles participeront à Paris 2024 grâce à leur succès 1-0 au score cumulé face à l’Afrique du Sud au dernier tour des qualifications africaines.

Brésil Brésil

Brésil - Jamaïque, samedi 1er juin (17h), Arena de Pernambuco, Recife (Brésil)

Brésil - Jamaïque, mercredi 5 juin (20h), Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador (Brésil)

Les hôtes de la Coupe du Monde Féminine de la FIFA 2027™ vont se préparer pour les JO avec deux matches amicaux face aux Reggae Girlz qu’elles avaient affrontées lors du dernier Mondial (0-0). Lors de la Coupe du Monde Féminine 2019, la Seleção avait infligé un revers 3-0 aux Jamaïcaines après un triplé de Cristiane. En 2024, les filles d’Arthur Elias restent sur une troisième place en SheBelieves Cup et une finale de Gold Cup, perdue 1-0 face aux États-Unis.