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Press Review

FRANCE 24 English

An overview of the stories making the French and international newspaper headlines. From Monday to Friday live at 7:20am and 9:20am Paris time.

news & politics

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00:06:29

'Shocking, franchise-altering and bizarre':...

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2025/02/03

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, February 3: The papers in the United States react to President Donald Trump's new tariffs, as Canada responds with measures of its own. Meanwhile, residents of Kyiv are forced to withstand nightly Russian drone attacks. Also, a Ukrainian unit in Kursk is tasked with trying to get locals to abandon their loyalties to Vladimir Putin. Finally, perhaps the biggest trade in basketball history nearly breaks the internet, as Luka Doncic becomes a Los Angeles Laker.

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00:06:06

Italy's Meloni under investigation for releasing...

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2025/01/31

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, January 31: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is under investigation over the suspicious release and seemingly VIP repatriation of Osama Almasri, who is wanted by the ICC for acts of torture, murder and sexual violence in Libyan detention centres. In other news, Donald Trump has withdrawn security detail from four men involved in the assassination he ordered of a senior Iranian commander in 2020, arguably endangering their lives. Finally, we learn about the mysterious

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00:05:41

Upset in German Bundestag as wall comes down between...

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2025/01/30

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, January 30: Friedrich Merz, Germany's conservative CDU leader and candidate for chancellorship, receives votes and applause from the far-right AfD party in the Bundestag – we look at the press reaction to the centre right breaking the taboo on working with the far right. Also, with a growing crime rate and overcrowded prisons, Sweden proposes sending detainees to foreign jails. Finally, does the polar bear hold the key to replacing certain toxic PFAS chemicals?

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00:06:38

'Never Forget': 80 years on, papers remember the...

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2025/01/27

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, January 27: The papers remember the horrors of Auschwitz, as Monday marks 80 years since the camp's liberation. Meanwhile, there is a worrying survey about the number of young people who have no knowledge of the Holocaust. Elsewhere, Donald Trump is widely criticised for his comments on "cleaning out" Gaza. Finally, Kim Jong Un is doing his best to keep the North Korean youth in line.

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00:06:53

'An opening act of contempt': Papers react to Trump's...

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2025/01/21

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, January 21: We look at reactions and analysis from the US press as Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. While the Wall Street Journal hails an "inaugural of optimism", The New York Times calls Trump's pardons of some 1,500 January 6 rioters an "opening act of contempt". The international press express concern as they ponder Trump's next moves, including a US withdrawal from the WHO. Elsewhere, Elon Musk is under fire for what some have

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00:04:59

Assessing Biden's legacy ahead of Trump's inauguration

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2025/01/20

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, January 20: Scorned by the right and lamented by the left, Joe Biden's legacy is not the one he hoped for. This as the US prepares for round two of a known, yet unpredictable, quantity: Donald Trump. We look at comment from across the American press and at cartoonists' interpretations of what's to come.

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00:07:47

The Independent's front page looks at terrible cost...

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2025/01/17

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, January 17: We look at reactions from the press as Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu's cabinet prepares to vote on a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Also: the Lebanese paper L'Orient-Le Jour interviews French President Emmanuel Macron as he arrives for an official visit. Plus: It's been 50 years since the right to abortion was granted to women in France. Meanwhile, tributes are paid to pioneering American filmmaker David Lynch. Finally, Houston's police department is grappling with an

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00:06:09

'We have a deal': Papers react to ceasefire between...

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2025/01/16

We look at reactions and analysis as an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal is agreed. The Arabic press calls it a defeat for Israel, whereas members of the Netanyahu government say it is dangerous for the country's national security. Elsewhere, president-elect Donald Trump is widely praised for his role in getting the deal over the line, although current President Joe Biden wants his share of the credit as well.

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00:06:22

'TikTok refugees' flock to RedNote ahead of potential...

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2025/01/15

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, January 15: The French papers react to Prime Minister François Bayrou's first policy speech, as he tries to appease both the left and right. Meanwhile, a mass of TikTok users flock to a rival Chinese app, as TikTok faces a ban in the United States. Also, bestselling author Neil Gaiman responds to serious sexual assault allegations levelled against him. Finally, a French woman is scammed out of €800,000 by someone impersonating Brad Pitt, leading to online ridicule.

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00:05:44

Israel and Hamas on 'brink' of Gaza ceasefire

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2025/01/14

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, January 14: We look at front-page reactions after outgoing US President Joe Biden announces that Israel and Hamas may be close to a temporary truce in the 15-month war in Gaza. Also in the news: confirmation hearings begin for Donald Trump's top cabinet picks, including the controversial Peter Hegseth as secretary of defence. Plus: a group of dads in a French village band together for a nude calendar – to raise money for their children's school trips! Papers are reacting to

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00:06:50

'No Trousers Tube Ride': Londoners take the...

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2025/01/13

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, January 13: Los Angeles residents struggle to grasp the magnitude of the destruction of their city. Meanwhile, the far-right AfD Party has launched its manifesto ahead of snap elections in Germany, with leader Alice Weidel threatening the mass deportation of migrants. Also, Manchester United beat Arsenal in the FA Cup, leaving The Gunners' season in tatters. Finally, Londoners leave their trousers at home as part of an annual tradition.

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00:06:56

Donald Trump and Republicans capitalise on LA fires...

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2025/01/10

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, January 10: The Lebanese press reacts to parliament finally electing a new president – Joseph Aoun – after two years of deadlock. Also, as deadly fires destroy thousands of homes in Los Angeles, Donald Trump attempts to capitalise on the natural disaster for political gain. Plus, Novak Djokovic will begin his Australian Open campaign with a new coach: his former rival Andy Murray. Lebanon finally has a new president. After two long years and multiple failed attempts, the

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00:06:44

'Cosying up to Donald Trump': Zuckerberg ditches...

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2025/01/09

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, January 9: The commander-in-chief of the army, Joseph Aoun, emerges as a favourite in Lebanon's election for president. It's the country's thirteenth attempt in two years to find a leader. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg's decision to kill fact-checking on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram sparks outrage but also support. Donald Trump continues to roil – and worry – Europe over his threat to take over Greenland by force, if necessary. Plus: French coach Dider Deschamps says he'll

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00:07:41

Charlie Hebdo, 10 years on: Has the 'I am Charlie'...

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2025/01/07

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, January 7: In this special edition, we look at the press from France and abroad on the 10-year anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attacks. They wonder what is left of the "I am Charlie" support campaign and how attitudes towards satire have changed in the decade since the atrocity. On January 7, 2015, eight staff members of Charlie Hebdo and four others were killed in a that attack that began a year of terror in France. The terrorists claimed to be seeking revenge for

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00:06:41

Four years on, Biden implores Americans to 'never...

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2025/01/06

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, January 6: Billionaire Elon Musk turns on Reform leader Nigel Farage, saying that the party needs a new leader. Meanwhile, it's four years to the day since the storming of the US Capitol, with President Joe Biden urging his fellow Americans to never forget the horrors of that day. Also, Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes quits after her Jeff Bezos satire is axed. Finally, a French marine park closes its doors, leaving the fate of two orcas up in the air. Watch moreFour

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00:07:41

Gisèle Pelicot's courage at mass rape trial: 'The...

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2024/12/20

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, December 20: From France to Spain and Italy to South Africa, Gisèle Pelicot dominates the front pages as the press pays tribute to her courage and dignity during the months-long trial into the 51 men found guilty of raping her, including her husband. Also: a suspected prostitution ring unfolds in Peruvian parliament after the assassination of a lawyer last week, who was believed to be involved in the ring. Plus: we look back at the unusual animals discovered this year! Watch

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00:05:23

Rafa’s last dance: 14-time French Open winner to play...

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2024/11/19

PRESS REVIEW - Tuesday, January 19: French newspapers praise Gisèle Pélicot, who took the stand for the final time in a rape trial that shocked the world. In New Zealand, the largest-ever protest for Māori rights takes place amid controversy over a new bill. Rafael Nadal competes for Spain in the Davis Cup, marking his final professional appearance. Meanwhile, a duct-taped banana artwork could fetch over a million dollars at auction, and a city in Alaska bids farewell to the sun for the next two

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00:06:14

Australia accused of 'exporting climate destruction’...

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2024/11/18

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, November 18: French farmers plan protests against a potential EU-South America trade deal, while UK farmers protest new inheritance tax measures in Labour's budget. Meanwhile, some Pacific nations accuse Australia of 'exporting climate destruction.' Finally, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, has sparked controversy over his tattoos.

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00:06:29

'Trump opens Gaetz of hell' with attorney general pick

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2024/11/14

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 14: There's shock and rebuke in both the left-wing and conservative media after Donald Trump nominates Matt Gaetz to be attorney general. The Florida Republican has been the focus of an investigation into child sex trafficking. Also: hundreds of books, including Anne Frank's diary and George Orwell's "1984" have been banned in Florida schools. Meanwhile, the Guardian says it will leave X, accusing the platform of becoming toxic. Finally: we bring you a list of the

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00:05:47

Trump's defence secretary pick stokes fears of...

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2024/11/13

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 13: We look at reactions to Donald Trump's shock Pentagon pick, as well as unchecked methane emissions by the oil and gas industries and tributes to Azzedine Hedna – a devoted craftsman of the Notre Dame restoration who has sadly passed away a month before the cathedral's reopening.

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