Pierre-Yves Bocquet
The French president turns to a rap expert to give his speeches more punch
Francois Hollande can’t catch a break. He’s not only unpopular, but people say he’s boring. The answer? A new speechwriter, who is also a rapper. And Pakistanis are buzzing about a new $600 designer shoe that looks a lot like a popular $6 Pakistani sandal. Also, is an Indian guru dead or just in a deep meditation? All that, in today’s Global Scan.