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France gears up for an election year defined by a fragmented left
It's back-to-school week for France, and its politicians are no exception.
France's politicians look to close gap with far right ahead of key election
With eight months until the next french Presidential election, politicians are ramping up their campaigning, with interviews, meetings and public statements.
Nepal deadly floods: FRANCE 24 report – on the ground with survivors
In Nepal, after the deadly flood, another ordeal begins for the survivors: finding shelter, food, and simply the means to survive.
frances chang, “been thinking bout confession”
The artfully frayed and lovely third solo record from frances chang tempers the experimental with the musical. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily .
The political year ahead in France and the US with analyst Hind Ziane
As FRANCE 24 kicks off its new season of programmes, we've been looking ahead to perhaps the two most anticipated events to come in the year ahead.
Francesco Carrozzini on His Venice AI Doc ‘Be Brave’ and Why ‘The Human Has to Come First’ (EXCLUSIVE)
New York-based Italian director Francesco Carrozzini is heading to the Venice Film Festival with “Be Brave” an 85-minute portrait of Renzo Rosso, founder of the Diesel fashion brand.
Unifrance Rendez-Vous TV Mart Spotlights Ancient Rome, 19th Century Paris, Retired Spooks, Luchadores, Diplomatic Intrigue and Gaza
The 32nd edition of the Unifrance Rendez-Vous TV content market in Le Havre kicks off Sept.
Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe praise tennis’ progress in diversity
Pegula said the sport's global reach was one of its strengths, pointing to players from around the world and the varied fan bases they attract.
Newspaper: France's Theme Park Project Lacks Approval From Dragon Ball's Rights Holders
Le Monde: Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Investment Company has not secured license for planned park
France's Massive Dragon Ball Project Already Hits Major Roadblock
France's massive Dragon Ball amusement park announced last week apparently lacks permission from the IP owners.
Sarah Pidgeon Joins Netflix’s ‘Enigma Variations’ Post-‘Love Story’; Peter Hermann, Juliana Canfield & Francesca Cavallin Also Cast
EXCLUSIVE: In her followup to her Emmy-nominated role as Carolyn Bessette in FX’s Love Story, Sarah Pidgeon has been tapped for the last remaining female lead opposite Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Netflix’s limited series Enigma Variations. Also joining the adaptation of the bestselli
France Faces Thorny Oscar Submission Choice With Andrey Zvyagintsev’s ‘Minotaur’ and Homegrown Contenders
France’s Oscar submission race for 2027 is shaping up around one particularly thorny question: What happens to a major film by an exiled filmmaker when no other country is realistically positioned to claim it? That is the dilemma surrounding Andrey Zvyagintsev’s “Minotaur,” a sca
France to ease strict rules on iconic cheeses as heat dries pastures
France is temporarily relaxing strict production rules for several iconic cheeses as drought and record heat leave pastures severely depleted. Producers of abondance, beaufort and comté can now use more imported fodder and grain to feed their cows, while other traditional cheeses
France's left fractures further as MEP launches presidential bid
French centre-left politician Raphael Glucksmann announced his candidacy for France's presidential election next year, joining a crowded field of far-right figures, centrists and fellow left-wingers. Hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon is planning to stand while Greens leader Mar
Tornado in France damages homes, injures dozens
A tornado tore through southwestern France, uprooting trees, damaging dozens of homes and causing transport chaos across the region.
Rare tornado near Carcassonne in France causes damage and injuries
Footage shows a rare tornado making its way through southern France.
Moment tornado tears through southern France
The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.
France Celebrates $7 Billion Dragon Ball Z Theme Park Paid For By Saudi Arabia: ‘You Know My Passion For Manga’
The anime-washing is in full swing
Britain and France pledge stronger support as Ukraine marks Independence Day
The aid includes access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defense missiles.
France and Saudi Arabia to Build $7 Billion Dragon Ball Z Theme Park Outside Paris
France and Saudi Arabia have come to the mutual conclusion that the world needs Dragon Ball Z theme park. So, they’re building one near Paris to the tune of €6 billion ($7 billion USD).
France and Saudi Arabia hold talks ranging from Middle East to esports
Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Talks are expected to include the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as new energy routes to bypass the Strait. The two made an appearance at the closing ceremo
France and Sweden look to boost European sovereignty through stronger defence ties
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Sweden on August 31.
France targets Shein and Temu with new fast fashion levy
Starting this week, France will charge a penalty on cheaply made clothing sold by ultra-fast fashion retailers, with the fee reaching nearly €20 per item by 2030.
Bunker Tombé in Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer, France
The Bunker in Sainte Marguerite sur Mer is a massive WWII German blockhaus that originally sat atop the coastal cliffs before decades of erosion caused it to plunge onto the beach below, landing almost perfectly vertically in the sand.
France is becoming the ‘poster child’ of sovereign debt problems as government borrowing costs hit near 2008 highs
France's debt burden and political gridlock are pushing borrowing costs toward levels not seen since 2008.
France: Far-right and far-left lead polls
On April 18 and May 2 next year, France will vote to elect a new president to replace Emmanuel Macron.
Week in pictures: devastating floods in Nepal, death of Dolly Parton and a tornado in France
A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images: a devastating flood tears through Nepal and Tibet, the death of global icon Dolly Parton, a tornado devastates a village in southern France and the Humanoid Robot World Games in China offers a peek a
The rise of K-Beauty: Can South Korea overtake France?
South Korea’s beauty industry has surpassed the US to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter.
Weather tracker: More extreme rain in Japan and a tornado in France
Flash flooding and mudslides in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, while convective storms hit western Europe After an “unprecedented” deluge in Chiba in mid-August, Japan has experienced further extreme rainfall in recent days.
France: Car rams crowd at bus stop in Caen
At least two people were killed and several injured when a car drove into a bus shelter in the northern French city of Caen. Police were not treating it as a terrorist incident.
France to relax cheese production rules after drought takes toll on grazing land
Comté, beaufort and abondance makers can temporarily supplement cows’ diets as there is ‘no grass left to eat’ Strict production rules will be loosened for some of France’s most famous cheeses after <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/20
France’s Guendouzi attacked by Lyon fans at Champions League match
Players and staff clashed after Turkish football club Fenerbahce beat Olympique Lyon 2-1 to reach the Champions League.
Two dead and 10 hurt after car rams into crowd in northern France
A suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.
Saudi Arabia to Fund Dedicated Dragon Ball Z Theme Park in France
Summary French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have announced a dedicated Dragon Ball Z theme park near ParisThe facility will be built in Cergy-Pontoise as part of a €6 billion EUR three-park development funded by Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Inves
Tornado wreaks havoc in village in southwestern France
A tornado swept through a village in the Aude region of southwestern France late on Monday, destroying homes and injuring dozens, authorities said, describing it as a rare and traumatic event. Around 300 of the 500 houses in the village of Pomas have been damaged, officials sa
A tornado tears through a village in southern France, wrecking 300 homes
A tornado ripped through a small village in southern France, damaging about 300 homes, destroying several cars and injuring dozens of people, authorities said Tuesday.
Call to ban marmot hunting in France as campaigners say they are ‘killed for fun’
Protests and petitions planned amid growing concerns over impact of climate crisis on numbers of Alpine rodent Animal rights campaigners are gearing up for protests and petitions aimed at persuading the French government to ban the hunting of Alpine marmots. Open season on the ro
In France, Brutal Summer Heat Waves Are Taking a Toll on the Flowers That Inspired Claude Monet's Most Beloved Paintings
The colorful nasturtiums at the artist's house and gardens have been hit particularly hard this summer as France grapples with a record 52 heatwave days
France: Tornado ravages small village
🌪️ A tornado of rare intensity devastated the small village of Pomas in southern France, causing widespread destruction and leaving residents in shock on Tuesday, with the mayor describing the aftermath as resembling "wartime". At least 39 people were injured, including two seve
With 'rare' Paris talks, France hopes to cash in on Saudi investment programme
Saudi's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Paris to meet France's President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders are to hold talks on a variety of topics, but first and foremost about the situation in the Middle East. For France, this is a chance to benefit from Saudi Arabia's Vi
UK, France ‘re-announce’ anti-missile technology for Ukraine: ‘None will be online for years’
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Frank Ledwidge, former military intelligence officer and Senior Lecturer in Strategy at Portsmouth University. According to Dr. Ledwidge, the latest European commitments to Ukraine are merely politically symbolic. He warns that the coalitio
Tornado devastates village in southwestern France’s Aude region
A tornado tore through the southwestern French village of Pomas on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging about 300 homes, authorities said. The storm ripped roofs from buildings as severe weather battered the region, causing power outages and transport disruption and forcing of
‘Dragon Ball’ theme park plans included in France-Saudi Arabia deal
The investment deal will see the construction of three theme parks near Cergy-Pontoise, around 30 kilometers northwest of Paris.
Strategic talks in Paris show France and Saudi Arabia 'need each other too much'
The Saudi crown prince and French President Emmanuel Macron are to chair on August 24 the first meeting of the Saudi-French strategic partnership council, and a number of agreements arer expected to be signed. Among them are a new Dragon-Ball themed amusement park deal in the Par
Iran calls France's decision to expel two Iranian diplomats 'illegal'
Iran's foreign ministry on Monday said France's decision to expel two of its diplomats was “illegal”. France's move came in retaliation for Tehran's decision not to allow two French diplomats to return to its territory.
Saudi Arabia’s MBS visits Macron in France: What to expect
Saudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.
Algeria’s schools put Shakespeare before Molière in break from France
Algerian primary schools will begin teaching English before French for the first time, signalling a drift from France.
France, UK step up missile support for Ukraine as European leaders meet - CNBC
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France, UK step up missile support for Ukraine as European leaders meet
France and the U.K. are boosting their missile support for Ukraine following deadly Russian drone strikes.
Man arrested travelling to France after London fire left one dead and eight injured
A 34-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal fire in Hounslow.
France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
France to deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after fresh wave of Russian strikes
This Saturday saw a continued exchange of fire between Kyiv and Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron announced Paris would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, whose air defences are running short after the latest round of deadly Russian attacks. Details from the grou
France issues warning over thousands of substandard condoms
French anti-fraud and health agencies have issued a recall order for roughly 260,000 condoms. They advised users to consider sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy tests amid risks of bursting or perforations.
Benzema out at Al Hilal after just six months
Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has left Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal after just six months.
Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in £123m move
Liverpool complete the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m.
Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels planned 2027 Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
Gallianowas fired from the post of creative director of Christian Dior when a series of racist and antisemitic comments from 2010 and 2011 surfaced and went viral, leading to his conviction in an antisemitism trial in France.
Meet Pierre “Peter” Ortiz, Undercover Spy, Marine and Resistance Fighter
I’ve heard my grandfather’s voice just once. It was on a 1949 episode of the NBC radio show This Is Your Life, recounting his escape from occupied France after a German night fighter shot down the plane he was flying
Bradley Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG for record fee
Liverpool have signed France forward Bradley Barcola from European champions Paris Saint-Germain on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Monday, making him the latest marquee addition to their frontline.
French Presidential campaign heats up
There are just eight months to go before France’s presidential election, with the first round scheduled for April 18.
Leader Pogacar out of Vuelta after Stage 8 crash
Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar has pulled out of the Spanish Vuelta after crashing during the eighth stage of the race.
Beaugrand wins again in Weihai as Potter second
France's Cassandre Beaugrand earns her fourth straight win in the World Triathlon Championship Series as Britain's Beth Potter comes second in Weihai.
In ‘Moolah,’ an Organized Crime Reporter Looks to Reboot His Career (Exclusive Venice Clips)
The fiction feature directorial debut of Jérôme Pierrat, who has made a name for himself as a journalist investigating organized crime in France, world-premieres in the Horizons section of the festival.
China's lost children: Adoptees search for answers
At the height of China's controversial one-child policy, children were torn away from their birth families and put up for adoption. FRANCE 24's Yena Lee follows one adoptee, now an adult, who is on a quest to find out more about her background.
Michael Nau Announces New Album Popfly: Hear The Title Track
The veteran indie singer-songwriter Michael Nau, who you may know from Page France and Cotton Jones, is readying his latest solo LP.
Fils beats Tiafoe for 1st Masters 1000 win at Cincy
Arthur Fils of France defeated American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to capture his first Masters 1000 title Sunday at the Cincinnati Open.
French presidential candidates clash at first debate before upcoming elections
Seven of France's leading candidates locked horns on Thursday in their first debate, eight months ahead of an increasingly tight and crowded election to succeed President Emmanuel Macron.
Aaron Sorkin's ‘The Social Reckoning’ Drops a New Trailer Ahead of Its October Release
Summary Aaron Sorkin wrote and directed The Social Reckoning, a companion piece to 2010's The Social NetworkThe film dramatizes the true story of Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen and the Wall Street Journal reporting that became "The Facebook Files"Mikey Madison stars as Hau
Presidential candidates to be grilled on economy at French business summit
France's main candidates for next year's presidential election will be quizzed by business leaders about their plans for the nation at the Medef employers federation's annual end of summer conference on Thursday.
Exclusive: French astronaut Sophie Adenot recounts her ‘miracle’ mission from orbiting ISS
In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24 and RFI from the International Space Station, French astronaut Sophie Adenot hailed a "mission accomplished" after two spacewalks to replace a faulty antenna and called the operation "a miracle", given the mechanical setbacks.
Nile crocodile eggs hatch naturally in French zoo following heatwaves
Ten Nile crocodile eggs at a wildlife park in southern France hatched naturally without the need for controlled incubators, zoo authorities said Wednesday. The natural incubation, a first at the reserve for reptiles, occurred following a series of extreme heatwaves over the summe
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review: "Rivals Uncharted and Tomb Raider with a snappy sword fighting take on treasure hunting adventure"
Deadly rats are out, but a new supernatural threat is in. Underdog slingshot fights are replaced by brutal, punchy sword combat. Bleak, muddy Medieval France gives way to the gorgeous sunshine of a Greek island, temples displaying vibrant colors. Yet, Resonance: A Plague Tale Leg
Oscars: Thailand Selects Sompot Chidgasornpongse’s ‘9 Temples To Heaven’ For International Feature Film Race
Sompot Chidgasornpongse’s latest feature, 9 Temples To Heaven, has been selected as Thailand’s entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The co-production between Thailand, Singapore, France, Norway, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Qatar
What to know about French astronaut Sophie Adenot's second spacewalk
French astronaut Sophie Adenot is exiting the International Space Station for the second time in just a week. The rare double occurrence is taking place as astronauts on the ISS are looking to finish repairs on their ship. FRANCE 24's James André tells us more on the repairs to b
French village takes stock of tornado aftermath
Dozens of people were injured after a tornado ravaged a small village in southern France. According to local authorities in Pomas, two people are in critical condition. Over 1,400 homes are still without electricity on August 25.
Crowley zeroes in on ‘MAGA extremism’ to rebuild a fractured Wisconsin coalition
In one of his first interviews since winning the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, David Crowley shares his plan to bring in Francesca Hong voters — but he won’t commit to campaigning with far left surrogates.
$7 Billion Dragon Ball Z Theme Park Officially in the Works
France and Saudi Arabia have agreed to build a $7 billion theme outside Paris. It will be inspired by manga like Dragon Ball Z.
‘Call My Agent! The Movie’ Trailer: Netflix Unveils Camille Cottin, Laure Calamy & Laurent Lafitte But No Sign Of George Clooney Yet…
Netflix has unveiled the first official trailer for Call My Agent! The Movie ahead of its launch on September 10 in France. Directed by Emilie Noblet from a screenplay by Fanny Herrero and Lison Daniel, the long-awaited move adaptation of the hit show sees Camille Cottin return a
French MEP Glucksmann seeks to unite the left in bid for French presidency
Centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann on Sunday launched his bid for the French presidency, aiming to unite moderate left-wing voters and challenge far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon ahead of France’s 2027 election. With Marine Le Pen leading first-round polls, Glucksmann is
‘An Oak Tree’ Casts Sacha Dhawan, Gemma Whelan for London Run (EXCLUSIVE)
Francesca Moody Productions has unveiled the first wave of guest performers joining Tim Crouch’s “An Oak Tree” for its run at The Other Palace in London, with Sacha Dhawan, Gemma Whelan, Bessie Carter, Rosalie Craig, Hammed Animashaun, George Fouracres, Clare Perkins and Tom Moth
Saudi Arabia asserts its dominance over Esports as MBS arrives in Paris for 'World Cup'
Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in France for a two-day visit this Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the crown prince for the closing ceremony of the so-called Esports World Cup in Paris… which is organised and financed by the Saudis. Analysis by Andy Mi