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How do artists and writers see the world? We take you to the crossroads where culture meets the news and engages with what's happening in our lives today. From Monday to Friday at 12:15pm Paris time.
 
My love for poetry spurred me on to start this podcast. This space is for lovers of words. Here I invite poets and young writers from all over the world to share their poetry and artistic writings. The poems shared here will encompass ALL about living life as a young person in this generation as a follower of Jesus. ALL facets of our lives! Prepare to hear all sorts and kinds of accents. Diversity is an extension of the beauty of Heaven. The ultimate goal? That every listening ear will grasp ...
 
Welcome to The Franchise Life, where we welcome entrepreneurs, dreamers, diversifiers, and anyone looking to make a transition towards freedom and financial success. I’m Stacie Shannon. A true lover of all things “entrepreneurism.” I currently reside in Palm Beach County, Florida, and spent 21 years working in the aviation industry - until I ultimately found my true passion through business ownership! Since then, I have never looked back. I absolutely love what I do. Day in and day out, I wo ...
 
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In tonight's edition: An American aid worker held by Islamic extremists for more than six years and France's last hostage, a journalist abducted two years ago have both been freed. The unexpected release of Jeffery Woodke and Olivier Dubois came on Monday as the men arrived in Niger's capital. In Kenya, a student is killed in opposition protests ag…
 
In tonight's edition: An American aid worker held by Islamic extremists for more than six years and France's last hostage, a journalist abducted two years ago have both been freed. The unexpected release of Jeffery Woodke and Olivier Dubois came on Monday as the men arrived in Niger's capital. In Kenya, a student is killed in opposition protests ag…
 
A nation’s up in arms but Emmanuel Macron still fancies his chances. By turning passage of a very unpopular pension reform bill into a vote of confidence, the French president convinced enough conservatives to avoid bringing down the government, but it was close. Nine votes. We ask about the lasting impact on the rest of Macron’s term-limited four …
 
A nation’s up in arms but Emmanuel Macron still fancies his chances. By turning passage of a very unpopular pension reform bill into a vote of confidence, the French president convinced enough conservatives to avoid bringing down the government, but it was close. Nine votes. We ask about the lasting impact on the rest of Macron’s term-limited four …
 
The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has published a landmark report on climate change. Prepared by hundreds of world's top scientists, it lays out the impact of global warming so far, as well as the tools available to prevent climate catastrophe. The report says today's record heat will be ordinary in a generation's time. Mean…
 
Once likened to four brothers, Tungz are an up-and-coming British band. The tight-knit group has created a smooth synth-loaded soundscape blending funk and disco grooves. After releasing a few EPs, they've just dropped their debut album, "A Good Dream". Nicky Green, Jamie Maier and Rick Holland tell FRANCE 24's Florence Villeminot how the LP is a c…
 
Once likened to four brothers, Tungz are an up-and-coming British band. The tight-knit group has created a smooth synth-loaded soundscape blending funk and disco grooves. After releasing a few EPs, they've just dropped their debut album, "A Good Dream". Nicky Green, Jamie Maier and Rick Holland tell FRANCE 24's Florence Villeminot how the LP is a c…
 
On March 20, 2003, a US-led coalition invaded Iraq. Years of conflict and insecurity followed, with wide-ranging consequences to this day. In mid-April 2003, as American troops advanced on Baghdad amid the collapse of Saddam Hussein's regime, the Baghdad Museum was looted and tens of thousands of pieces disappeared. Twenty years later, many of thes…
 
On March 20, 2003, a US-led coalition invaded Iraq. Years of conflict and insecurity followed, with wide-ranging consequences to this day. In mid-April 2003, as American troops advanced on Baghdad amid the collapse of Saddam Hussein's regime, the Baghdad Museum was looted and tens of thousands of pieces disappeared. Twenty years later, many of thes…
 
Credit Suisse, a storied bank established in the 19th century, is in its last days as an independent entity. Switzerland's largest bank UBS has agreed to acquire it in a $3.2 billion all-share deal. The forced takeover was brokered by regulators and the Swiss government, who feared reputational damage to the country's financial sector and wanted to…
 
Credit Suisse, a storied bank established in the 19th century, is in its last days as an independent entity. Switzerland's largest bank UBS has agreed to acquire it in a $3.2 billion all-share deal. The forced takeover was brokered by regulators and the Swiss government, who feared reputational damage to the country's financial sector and wanted to…
 
IN THE PRESS – Monday, 20.03.2023: On the UN's International Day of Happiness, we take a look at whether there is a recipe for happiness and find out how Covid has altered happiness levels. But first, the press is covering the two upcoming no-confidence votes in the French lower house of parliament. The papers are also delving into different views,…
 
IN THE PRESS – Monday, 20.03.2023: On the UN's International Day of Happiness, we take a look at whether there is a recipe for happiness and find out how Covid has altered happiness levels. But first, the press is covering the two upcoming no-confidence votes in the French lower house of parliament. The papers are also delving into different views,…
 
For all the good that social media has done, it's become increasingly difficult to ignore its dark sides. Many studies show links between heavy social media use and a decline in mental health. Isa Watson had her own reckoning with the dangers of relying on the virtual world for validation. To counter the more toxic aspects of social media, she foun…
 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for the country to stand ready to conduct nuclear attacks at any time to deter war, accusing the US and South Korea of expanding joint military drills involving American nuclear assets, state media KCNA said on Monday.By NEWS WIRES
 
UBS agreed to buy rival Swiss bank Credit Suisse for 3 billion Swiss francs ($3.23 billion) in stock and agreed to assume up to 5 billion francs ($5.4 billion) in losses, in a shotgun merger engineered by Swiss authorities to avoid more market-shaking turmoil in global banking.By NEWS WIRES
 
FRANCE 24 brings you a special full-length report on how the conservative kingdom of Saudi Arabia is investing in home-grown cinema. Making films in stunning Saudi locations is also a way of attracting foreign tourists to the country. Young people are now rushing to see films at multiplex cinemas and women make up a large proportion of the audience…
 
UK Interior Minister Suella Braverman's trip to Rwanda is being described as a bid to speed up the UK's controversial deal with Kigali to deport asylum seekers. Also in this edition: ten million children in West Africa's central Sahel region are in "extreme jeopardy" due to worsening violence, Unicef warns. Finally, Ghana mourns football hero Chris…
 
In an interview with FRANCE 24 after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, the court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan said it was an important day for international justice. The warrant marked “the first time ever that a head of state from a P5 has been charged” by the international court…
 
In an interview with FRANCE 24 after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, the court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan said it was an important day for international justice. The warrant marked “the first time ever that a head of state from a P5 has been charged” by the international court…
 
Accidents can happen, goes the song. But for the Pentagon, the Russians tempted fate when they first dumped fuel on a US reaper drone and then clipped the unmanned surveillance craft. While the US tries to carefully manage its nuclear-armed rivalry with Moscow NATO allies harbour no such qualms: Slovakia pledging a fleet of 13 MiG-29 Soviet-era war…
 
Accidents can happen, as the song goes. But for the Pentagon, the Russians tempted fate when they first dumped fuel on a US reaper drone and then clipped the unmanned surveillance craft. While the US tries to carefully manage its nuclear-armed rivalry with Moscow, NATO allies harbour no such qualms about showing support for Ukraine. Slovakia is ple…
 
A massive defence deal unveiled this week in San Diego saw Australia, the UK and the US strengthen their alliance and revealed that the multi-decade military partnership is chiefly concerned about China. Under the so-called AUKUS defence pact, Australia will acquire up to eight nuclear-powered submarines costing up to $368 billion between now and t…
 
A massive defence deal unveiled this week in San Diego saw Australia, the UK and the US strengthen their alliance and revealed that the multi-decade military partnership is chiefly concerned about China. Under the so-called AUKUS defence pact, Australia will acquire up to eight nuclear-powered submarines costing up to $368 billion between now and t…
 
Talking Europe speaks to European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas, whose wide-ranging portfolio covers migration and asylum, security issues, education and what the EU calls "promoting the European Way of Life", among other things. We focus on migration and the EU's efforts to rectify what Schinas calls a historic failure to build a co…
 
Talking Europe speaks to European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas, whose wide-ranging portfolio covers migration and asylum, security issues, education and what the EU calls "promoting the European Way of Life", among other things. We focus on migration and the EU's efforts to rectify what Schinas calls a historic failure to build a co…
 
It was like an estranged couple agreeing to give themselves another chance. Announcing the "Windsor Framework" in late February, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen were emphatic that the UK and the EU are allies, trading partners and friends. The deal on Northern Ireland seemingly puts an end to year…
 
With the Taliban banning girls from secondary schools and universities, we meet the Afghan families who risked everything by fleeing to neighbouring Pakistan to ensure their daughters receive an education. We also visit the Kenyan village which bans men as it offers a refuge to women and girls facing gender-based violence. Plus the sport of bull ri…
 
With the Taliban banning girls from secondary schools and universities, we meet the Afghan families who risked everything by fleeing to neighbouring Pakistan to ensure their daughters receive an education. We also visit the Kenyan village which bans men as it offers a refuge to women and girls facing gender-based violence. Plus the sport of bull ri…
 
With film shoots, star-studded festivals and modern studios, the conservative kingdom of Saudi Arabia is sparing no expense to become a land of cinema. Showcasing the wonders of Saudi Arabia on the big screen also helps attract tourists and project a modern image of the country, which is usually better known for its serious attacks on personal free…
 
With film shoots, star-studded festivals and modern studios, the conservative kingdom of Saudi Arabia is sparing no expense to become a land of cinema. Showcasing the wonders of Saudi Arabia on the big screen also helps attract tourists and project a modern image of the country, which is usually better known for its serious attacks on personal free…
 
This week was possibly the biggest yet for artificial intelligence, with rival announcements from American and Chinese tech giants, as well as the release of OpenAI's new large language model, GPT-4. Our Technology Editor Peter O'Brien talks us through some of what AI can now do, like looking into your fridge and telling you what to cook, and where…
 
This week was possibly the biggest yet for artificial intelligence, with rival announcements from American and Chinese tech giants, as well as the release of OpenAI's new large language model, GPT-4. Our Technology Editor Peter O'Brien talks us through some of what AI can now do, like looking into your fridge and telling you what to cook, and where…
 
The latest ready-to-wear collections in Paris are proof that fashion is art in its own right: mere adornment making way for extraordinary craftsmanship, show after show. At Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri celebrates the 1950s, specifically the feminism encapsulated by Catherine Dior, Edith Piaf and Juliette Greco. Stella McCartney, meanwhile, offers an e…
 
The latest ready-to-wear collections in Paris are proof that fashion is art in its own right: mere adornment making way for extraordinary craftsmanship, show after show. At Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri celebrates the 1950s, specifically the feminism encapsulated by Catherine Dior, Edith Piaf and Juliette Greco. Stella McCartney, meanwhile, offers an e…
 
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