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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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00:05:44

French far-right leader Jordan Bardella tops polls,...

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2024/05/02

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, May 2: We look at reactions to Arizona's Senate repealing a Civil War-era ban on abortion, in a victory for abortion rights activists in the country. The move comes as the issue is set to dominant the US presidential campaign. Also: French far-right leader Jordan Bardella reveals his list of candidates for European elections, but comes under fire for his lack of ideas for Europe. Finally, an AI Catholic priest is stripped of his robes after being extremely inappropriate!

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00:07:03

'22 minutes of horror': 14-year-old boy killed in...

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2024/05/01

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, May 1: Marijuana may soon be reclassified as a lower-risk drug in the United States, which would be a major win for President Joe Biden. Also, a horrific sword attack leaves a 14-year-old boy dead in London, leading one newspaper to question potential mental health service failings. In other news, police in Georgia are accused of unnecessary violence as they crack down on protests. Finally, a town in Japan is introducing new measures in order to dissuade tourists from

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00:06:28

Cat reunited with owners after being accidentally...

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2024/04/30

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, April 30: We look at reactions from the pro-independence and pro-union Scottish press after First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns amid turmoil within his minority government. In other news: Deadline reports on a wealthy Chinese financier who inked several deals with Hollywood's top brass before disappearing and leaving massive debt in his wake. Finally, a cat is reunited with her owners after being accidentally shipped to an Amazon warehouse!

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00:07:29

TikTok star murdered in Iraq, becoming third slain...

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2024/04/29

IN THE PRESS – Monday, April 29: The Israeli media react to the news that the ICC could be preparing an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. Also, pro-Palestinian protests continue on university campuses across the US and France. In other news, an Iraqi TikTok sensation is murdered outside her home, the third such killing in under a year. Finally, a 101-year-old woman is regularly mistaken for a baby due to a software malfunction.

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00:06:14

Study finds AI algorithm can predict your political...

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2024/04/26

IN THE PRESS – Friday, April 26: We look at reactions to New York's highest court overturning Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes conviction in a major decision that could impact his future appeals. Also: France's highest civil court rules on a case filed by an association claiming ownership of the Louvre's more celebrated painting, the Mona Lisa. Finally, artificial intelligence can accurately predict your political leanings – just by looking at your face!

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00:06:06

'Doner diplomacy flop': German president travels to...

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2024/04/25

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, April 25: Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters at university campuses across the US. We look at comparisons with Vietnam War-era student protests and scour the editorial pages of student newspapers. In other news: Portugal marks 50 years today since the end of the Salazar dictatorship on a bittersweet note, as the far right has made gains in recent elections. Plus: Germany's president comes under fire for his clichéd "doner diplomacy" during a recent visit to

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00:05:48

'Think again, Prime Minister': Five die crossing...

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2024/04/24

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, April 24: We look at the US papers, who react to Ukraine being granted a $61 billion aid package. Also, five migrants die attempting to cross the Channel, just hours after the controversial Rwanda asylum bill is passed by the UK parliament. In other news, one city in the south of France has introduced a curfew for young people. Finally, the city of Milan is proposing a ban on takeaway foods after midnight in order to protect the tranquility of local residents.

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00:07:01

New TV series to depict Emmanuel and Brigitte...

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2024/04/18

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, April 18: We look at reactions as Indians prepare to vote in mammoth elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hailed for having elevated India to the international stage, but criticised for curbing the rights of minorities. Also: Colorado plans to extend privacy laws to neural data as new connected headbands give companies unfettered access to our thoughts and feelings. Finally, a French TV series depicting President Emmanuel Macron's love story with his wife Brigitte is

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00:05:19

'La remontée': PSG stun Barcelona to reach Champions...

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2024/04/17

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, April 17: King Abdullah II of Jordan defends his country's actions in shooting down Iranian missiles on Saturday, saying that Jordan's security comes above all else. Also, MPs in the UK back a new bill to ban smoking in the country, but Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a rebellion from within the Conservative Party. Finally, Paris Saint-Germain mount a comeback to beat Barcelona and qualify for the Champions League semi-finals, with one Spanish newspaper blaming the result

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00:05:03

'Give us what we need and we will do the rest':...

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2024/04/16

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, April 16: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on his country's Western allies to do more, asking why Ukraine can't be defended in the same way Israel was in the face of Iranian missile strikes. Also, tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepen as Ukraine continues to target Russian oil refineries. Finally, former UK prime minister Liz Truss has released a book, which has not been warmly received by many.

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00:04:00

'This is a crisis that threatens us all': World...

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2024/04/15

IN THE PRESS – Monday, April 15: The Israeli and Iranian have different viewpoints on Sunday's attack on Israel, with Iran's press decrying what they call "Western hypocrisy". The news makes the front pages worldwide, with one US paper revealing that half the Iranian missiles failed to even reach Israel.

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00:03:46

'Poland's battle over homework': Kids rejoice over...

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2024/04/12

IN THE PRESS – Friday, April 12: The media reacts to the death of controversial former NFL star O.J. Simpson, who was acquitted of killing his ex-wife and her friend in 1994. Meanwhile, children in Poland rejoice as homework is banned...but not everyone is happy with the decision. Finally, three men are saved from a deserted island after writing "HELP" with palm leaves.

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00:06:10

Serengeti land grab: How Maasai land became prized...

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2024/04/09

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, April 9: In a court case at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Nicaragua accuses Germany of neglecting its duty to prevent genocide in Gaza. This as one German paper underlines Nicaragua's hypocrisy, as it is governed by autocratic leader Daniel Ortega. Also, we look at stunning pictures of the total solar eclipse. The Atlantic reports on the harrowing fate of the Maasai tribe in the Serengeti. Finally, Scrabble releases a new version aimed at less competitive

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00:04:50

'I'm pretty tired': 'Hardest Geezer' becomes first...

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2024/04/08

IN THE PRESS – Monday, April 8: Millions of people in North America gear up for a total solar eclipse, with one newspaper giving out fashion tips for the event. Meanwhile, British runner Russ Cook becomes the first person to run the entire length of Africa, raising over half a million euros for charity in the process. Finally, Chechnya bans music that is too fast or too slow.

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00:03:45

Former French president François Hollande's...

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2024/04/05

IN THE PRESS – Friday, April 5: In a strongly-worded front page, The Independent urges the West to stop selling weapons to Israel. The outrage continues after Israel's attack in Gaza this week that killed several foreign aid workers. Also in the news: after a violent attack on a young teenager by her classmates, the French regional press laments the nefarious role of social media in bullying incidents. Finally, former French president François Hollande's (in)famous scooter is set to be

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00:02:12

French and Russian defence ministers hold rare phone...

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2024/04/04

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, April 4: Sébastien Lecornu and Sergei Shoigu exchange a rare phone call in order to discuss their countries' respective fights against terrorism. Also, The Financial Times reports on the Russian intelligence failures around the Crocus City Hall attack.

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00:03:53

'Killed trying to feed starving kids': Death of...

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2024/04/03

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, April 3: Papers express outrage as seven aid workers are killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls for an investigation, with three British nationals amongst those killed. The Israeli papers also react, with PM Benjamin Netanyahu saying "this happens in wartime". In other news, the United States is bracing for the largest invasion of cicadas in over 200 years.

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00:05:39

Watch: Spanish police's alleged violent arrest of two...

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2024/04/02

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, April 2: Senegal's newly elected leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to be sworn in. Mediapart, the French investigative website, wonders about the future of women's rights in Senegal with a polygamist president. Also: a video of two unarmed Black men apparently being punched and chokeholded by police sparks anger in Spain. Finally, a highly anticipated performance in a play by French actress Isabelle Huppert sparks heckling and prompts a lively discussion on theatregoers'

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00:06:41

Study shows song lyrics are getting 'angrier, sadder...

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2024/03/29

IN THE PRESS – Friday, March 29: Gaza's famine dominates the front pages after the International Court of Justice's legally binding ruling that Israel must allow access for international aid. Also: Saudi Arabia will have its first Miss Universe candidate at a beauty pageant in Mexico later this year. The Czech government accuses the owners of a pro-Kremlin Czech media of a disinformation campaign. Plus, Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album drops and a new study shows song lyrics are angrier and more

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00:04:17

French MPs comb through 'hair discrimination' bill

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2024/03/28

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, March 28: The resignation of a high school principal in eastern Paris, after he received death threats for asking a pupil to remove her headscarf, sparks outrage among French politicians. Meanwhile, France's lower house begins debate on a new bill to outlaw hair discrimination. Finally, find out why eclipse tourism is a huge event in the US! Read more'Unprofessional, dirty and wild': French parliament takes up hair discrimination bill

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