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Dana Kennedy, a former correspondent for ABC News, Fox News and MSNBC, who also writes for the The New York Times, the Financial Times, the International Herald Tribune, Time magazine and People, among others, is based in Europe.

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Russians on the Riviera: ‘We’re Not All Thugs and Gangsters’

TSAR POWER

The Côte d'Azur extravagance of Putin-era oligarchs has been all about flaunting wealth—while trying to hide it. Some make that work. Some get caught. Some wind up dead.

Dana Kennedy | Published Feb 08, 2020

Extremists Thank Trump for ISIS’ Chance to Return to Europe

THE GREAT ISISCAPE

France won’t be the only country threatened by jihadis escaping in Syria thanks to Trump’s disastrous decisions, but it knows a lot about the people already planning new attacks.

Dana Kennedy | Published Oct 16, 2019

Ghislaine Maxwell’s Crazy, Rich, and Dangerous Family

‘SUICIDE SQUAD’

The late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime companion and alleged procurer comes from a clan with a penchant for sex, intrigue, science, and illusions.

Dana Kennedy | Published Aug 18, 2019

The French Riviera Mansion Built on Mass Murder

SHROUDED IN SIN

The most over the top villa in one of the most over the top places on the planet comes with a sinister past.

Dana Kennedy | Published Aug 17, 2019

Epstein’s ‘Madam’ Spotted at In-N-Out Burger

HIDE AND SEEK

The global hunt for Epstein's former gal pal ranged from Massachusetts to France—until a shutterbug snapped a picture of her eating a burger in California.

Kate Briquelet, Dana Kennedy, Jamie Ross, Lachlan Cartwright, Jordan Frias | Published Aug 14, 2019

Why Are So Many Tourists Dying in the Dominican Republic?

ENVENOM VERITAS

Suspicion is growing that pesticides used to fumigate rooms in this tropical paradise may be responsible for several of the deaths—but not all of them.

Dana Kennedy | Published Jun 13, 2019

French Court Convicts British Man in Grisly 1996 Slaying

POET OR MURDERER?

Ian Bailey, convicted in absentia, tells The Daily Beast he will ‘go down with guns blazing’ if he is extradited to France from Ireland to face the 25-year prison sentence.

Dana Kennedy | Published May 31, 2019

Cannes’ Controversial Decision to Honor ‘a Sexist Homophobe’

POURQUOI?

The 2019 Cannes Film Festival kicked off with the premiere of a Bill Murray-starring vampire film—and plenty of controversy over its decision to honor notorious actor Alain Delon.

Dana Kennedy | Published May 14, 2019

‘Apocalyptic’ Fire Engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

HOLY HELL

A sudden blaze overtook the historic church and captivated the world, threatening to destroy centuries of precious history.

Barbie Latza Nadeau, Erin Zaleski, Dana Kennedy, Linda Hervieux, Victoria Albert | Published Apr 15, 2019

The 83-Year-Old Revolutionary Leading Algeria’s Uprising

THE INCARNATION

Thousands have poured into Algeria’s streets to end the rule of Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who looks half-dead at 82. Not so for Bouhired, who’s lost none of her political passion.

Dana Kennedy | Published Mar 07, 2019

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