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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.
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We return to places which have been in the news – often a long time ago, sometimes recently – to see how local people are rebuilding their lives. Sunday at 9:10pm. Or you can catch it online from Friday.
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Renaissance England was a bustling and exciting place...new religion! break with rome! wars with Scotland! And France! And Spain! The birth of the modern world! In this twice-monthly podcast I'll explore one aspect of life in 16th century England that will give you a deeper understanding of this most exciting time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially Special Daily Specials; River City Hash Mondays, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesdays, Smothered Benedict Wednesdays, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays & Blue Moon Spirits Fridays! Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam serves up a cornucopia of abundance in The Bistro Cafe with "All The News That's Fit To Read" and "In This Reporter's Opinion," a lively, humorous and astute analyses on the issues of the day, along with spir ...
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Tensions boil up in Kenya during a protest against tax hikes.Police tear gas crowds and arrest almost a dozen people during rallies. Some repoductive health campaigners in southern Africa are hoping for a change in Namibia's abortion ban which they say has forced many women to risk dangerous back room procedures. And a mysterious desert fortress ha…
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Brothers Ron and Russell Mael are back this year with a pumping 26th studio album entitled "The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte". It's full of their trademark piano and synth-rich pop merging staccato and operatic gusto around themes ranging from intense longing for love to observation of the ordinary. FRANCE 24's Marjorie Hache met up with the Califor…
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Brothers Ron and Russell Mael are back this year with a pumping 26th studio album entitled "The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte". It's full of their trademark piano and synth-rich pop merging staccato and operatic gusto around themes ranging from intense longing for love to observation of the ordinary. FRANCE 24's Marjorie Hache met up with the Califor…
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Apple unveils its first new piece of hardware in nearly a decade: the $3,500 Vision Pro augmented reality goggles come as interest in the metaverse has been surpassed by buzz around artificial intelligence. Also, the US regulatory agency SEC sues Binance and the Hollywood actor's union SAG-AFTRA votes to authorise a strike.…
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Apple unveils its first new piece of hardware in nearly a decade: the $3,500 Vision Pro augmented reality goggles come as interest in the metaverse has been surpassed by buzz around artificial intelligence. Also, the US regulatory agency SEC sues Binance and the Hollywood actor's union SAG-AFTRA votes to authorise a strike.…
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It’s one of the most iconic motor races in the world. The "24 hours of Le Mans" race marks a centenary this year. Seven auto manufacturers will be fighting for overall victory with 16 teams represented. The unique race tests its participants' reliability and endurance and encourages innovation. The 13,626km track attracts hundreds of thousands of f…
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It’s one of the most iconic motor races in the world. The "24 hours of Le Mans" race marks a centenary this year. Seven auto manufacturers will be fighting for overall victory with 16 teams represented. The unique race tests its participants' reliability and endurance and encourages innovation. The 13,626km track attracts hundreds of thousands of f…
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IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, 06.06.2023: We take a look at two different stories on Ghana, the brain drain of its nurses and its imports of used clothes. The French papers plunged into coverage of today’s national strike over pension reform. We also find out about NATO’s overhaul and how, for some military experts, it’s still a work in progress. Finally…
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IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, 06.06.2023: We take a look at two different stories on Ghana, the brain drain of its nurses and its imports of used clothes. The French papers plunged into coverage of today’s national strike over pension reform. We also find out about NATO’s overhaul and how, for some military experts, it’s still a work in progress. Finally…
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In February, dozens of young Israeli settlers in the West Bank led a punitive expedition to the Palestinian town of Huwara in the north, near Nablus, following the murder of two of their own. They burned several buildings in the town and threw stones, injuring several residents and killing one, according to Palestinian authorities. One Israeli gene…
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In February, dozens of young Israeli settlers in the West Bank led a punitive expedition to the Palestinian town of Huwara in the north, near Nablus, following the murder of two of their own. They burned several buildings in the town and threw stones, injuring several residents and killing one, according to Palestinian authorities. One Israeli gene…
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, accusing the platform of engaging in a "web of deception". The SEC's civil complaint lists 13 charges, including operating as an unregistered exchange, and accuses Binance of diverting investor funds to other companies …
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A video artist's digital creation of an LGBT installation around the Arc de Triomphe was quickly transformed into fake news, arousing some negative and homophobic comments online. We interviewed digital artist, Ian Padgham, on this experience with his work, in this edition of Truth or Fake.By FRANCE 24 English
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The West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, DeSantis continues to sneer he will “destroy leftism,” but he’s far from the only right-wing figure using violent political rhetoric. Then, on the rest of the menu, t…
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Is Ukraine armed and ready for its long-touted spring counter-offensive? We’ll ask about air cover, cross-border strikes and ammunition. More broadly, what does it take to claim heavily fortified, heavily mined Russian-held positions? Is Kyiv ready? Is NATO ready? Will stepped-up supplies of military hardware suffice? We’ll weigh the consequences o…
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Is Ukraine armed and ready for its long-touted spring counter-offensive? We’ll ask about air cover, cross-border strikes and ammunition. More broadly, what does it take to claim heavily fortified, heavily mined Russian-held positions? Is Kyiv ready? Is NATO ready? Will stepped-up supplies of military hardware suffice? We also weigh the consequences…
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Maelstrom and Louisahhh are both individual artists in their own right but have been friends for about a decade, since Louisahhh dropped her hat on French soil after joining French label Bromance. They've since collaborated together on many occasions including incredible live shows for Louisahhh and the launch of their own label, Raar. "Sustained R…
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A city in Peru is debating the reactivation of its foundry. With a population of 33,000 and an altitude of 3,750 metres, La Oroya is South America's former smelting capital. It was also formerly one of the most polluted cities in the world. Closed in 2009, the metallurgic complex found new owners last year, when 1,270 former workers became sharehol…
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In 2020, American startup Clearview AI introduced one of the most highly controversial facial recognition applications. This inspired FRANCE 24's documentary “Your faces are ours: the dangers of facial recognition”. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look into our investigation of a technology using artificial intelligence to precisely identify anyone who …
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It's a feat that hasn't been repeated by a French player since 1983. It's been exactly forty years since Yannick Noah thrilled the crowds at Roland Garros – and audiences across France – when he beat Sweden’s Mats Wilander in the final of the French Open. Our guest for Perspective is Benjamin Rassat, director of the documentary "Noah-ed", which fea…
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Ukraine has suffered 30 Russian drone strikes overnight. On Thursday, a 9-year-old child and her mother were killed by the falling wreckage of one of the Russian drones shot down over Kyiv. The intensity of Russia's attacks is unprecedented since the start of the invasion last year. Meanwhile, Russia accuses Ukraine of striking Moscow, Belgorod and…
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Ukraine suffered 30 Russian drone strikes overnight. On Thursday, a 9-year-old child and her mother were killed by the falling wreckage of one of the Russian drones shot down over Kyiv. The intensity of Russia's attacks is unprecedented since the start of the invasion last year. Meanwhile, Russia accuses Ukraine of striking Moscow, Belgorod and Kra…
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IN THE PRESS – Monday, 05.06.2023: We take a look at how the press is covering the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day as well as the first anniversary of a brutal killing in the Amazon, and how, on this anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square uprising, Hong Kong’s tributes were silent. We take a look at two breakthroughs in the treatment of …
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Guadeloupe, nicknamed the “butterfly archipelago” because of the shape of one of its central islands, welcomes over 600,000 tourists to its sunny little paradise every year. This French Overseas Territory abounds in opportunities to break from routine: hiking in the heart of the Basse-Terre rainforest, lounging on the deserted beaches of La Désirad…
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Guadeloupe, nicknamed the “butterfly archipelago” because of the shape of one of its central islands, welcomes over 600,000 tourists to its sunny little paradise every year. This French Overseas Territory abounds in opportunities to break from routine: hiking in the heart of the Basse-Terre rainforest, lounging on the deserted beaches of La Désirad…
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Friday’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!​ ​​​​​​Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the GOP political strategy ‘based on getting likes,’ is ‘disconnected from the country.’ Then, on the rest of the menu, a federal judge ruled the Orego…
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Clearview AI is redefining our privacy. The New York-based firm has said it's aiming to collect 100 billion images – that's 14 for every person on the planet – with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Although this tool can be used for a lot of good, catching criminals and identifying spies, what happens if it falls into the wrong hands? FRAN…
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Clearview AI is redefining our privacy. The New York-based tech company is working to identify and compile the faces of every human being on the planet. Clearview AI claims that the database will serve as a force for good, helping to solve crimes and prevent espionage. But the risks it carries are immense. FRANCE 24’s Jessica Le Masurier and Romeo …
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In South Korea, a new kind of #MeToo movement is taking hold on social media; that of people who suffered abuse at school. A growing number of victims have been publicly naming and shaming their former bullies. Inspired in part by a popular Netflix series, it has ensnared everyone from K-pop stars to baseball players.…
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In South Korea, a new kind of #MeToo movement is taking hold on social media; that of people who suffered abuse at school. A growing number of victims have been publicly naming and shaming their former bullies. Inspired in part by a popular Netflix series, it has ensnared everyone from K-pop stars to baseball players.…
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Swimming in the Seine has long been forbidden but taking a dip in the iconic river could soon become a reality. Just in time for the 2024 Summer Olympics, Paris has embarked on its most ambitious bid yet to clean up one the world’s busiest waterways.By FRANCE 24 English
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The biggest war in Europe since 1945 has prompted several countries to try to speed up their integration with the West. Those include Ukraine itself but also nations in the western Balkans, as well as Moldova and Georgia, which has been knocking on NATO's door for many years. The former Soviet Republic applied for EU membership in March 2022, altho…
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The biggest war in Europe since 1945 has prompted several countries to try to speed up their integration with the West. Those include Ukraine itself but also nations in the western Balkans, as well as Moldova and Georgia, which has been knocking on NATO's door for many years. The former Soviet Republic applied for EU membership in March 2022, altho…
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It’s often ranked as one of the most stressful experiences that a person can face: divorce is, perhaps, not an obvious choice for comic material but writer Monica Heisey tells us how facing heartbreak at a young age provided nuggets of humour at a dark time. As her début novel “Really good, actually” is translated into French, Monica discusses how …
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One in six Europeans is aged between 18 and 29. The demographic was particularly hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, and despite the economic recovery that followed, youth unemployment levels remain high. The EU has a few programs in place to help them. We tell you more in this edition of Fact or Fake.…
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One in six Europeans is aged between 18 and 29. The demographic was particularly hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, and despite the economic recovery that followed, youth unemployment levels remain high. The EU has a few programs in place to help them. We tell you more in this edition of Fact or Fake.…
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Spanish women will be the first in Europe to be able to take time off work for severe period pain. But could such a law backfire and instead reinforce gender discrimination? Annette Young talks to menstrual health specialist, Maria Carmen Punzi. Plus we take a look at the latest summer fashion item trending on TikTok, dubbed the "subway shirt,” whe…
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Spanish women will be the first in Europe to be able to take time off work for severe period pain. But could such a law backfire and instead reinforce gender discrimination? Annette Young talks to menstrual health specialist, Maria Carmen Punzi. Plus we take a look at the latest summer fashion item trending on TikTok, dubbed the "subway shirt,” whe…
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Bulgaria is one of the most recent members of the European Union, and also the poorest. EU funds contribute a vital role to the economy: €12 billion for the period of 2021-2027, and €6.6 billion already thanks to the post-Covid recovery fund.By FRANCE 24 English
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How does the European Union use cohesion funds to reduce poverty and inequality across the bloc? Our first stops are in two of the EU’s poorest countries, Bulgaria and Romania, to look at the role that EU aid plays in the areas of education and public transport. We also visit one of Europe’s richest countries - France - to see how the European Unio…
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