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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.

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00:06:15

Nibi the 'diva' beaver wins court case, will be...

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2024/10/04

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 4: The Lebanese press reacts to continued Israeli bombardment, while suggesting that Hezbollah has been reinvigorated over recent days. Elsewhere, the UK has agreed to give sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after more than 200 years, but not everyone is happy with the decision. Finally, a dramatic court case involving a celebrity beaver is resolved...with a happy ending.

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00:06:02

Tensions on a knife-edge in Middle East as Iran...

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2024/10/02

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 2: We look at reactions and analysis after Iran fired at least 180 missiles at Israel. The local and international press question how Israel will retaliate, as well as to what extent the United States will get involved, as the White House vows consequences for the attack.

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00:06:23

Israel's ground operation in Lebanon: What next for...

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2024/10/01

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 1: We look at reactions and analysis from Lebanon and the Middle East as Israel begins a "limited" ground operation inside Lebanon in its fight against Hezbollah. What lies ahead for the region? Will Iran retaliate and how? What does this mean for Israel's war against Iran's proxies? These are just some of the questions raised by the press in the region and internationally.

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00:06:02

80-year-old grandmother and model among finalists at...

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2024/09/30

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 30: French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen is due in a Paris court as her party is accused of embezzling European parliamentary funds. In Austria, the far-right party has won parliamentary elections, in a first since World War II. A woman who inspired Netflix's award-winning show "Baby Reindeer" – and who is now suing Netflix for defamation – gets her first legal victory. Finally, an 80-year-old woman is among finalists at the Miss Universe Korea pageant!

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00:05:03

Has the window closed for Joe Biden in the Middle East?

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2024/09/25

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 25: As conflict escalates in the Middle East, papers are asking "did the US president fail to read the writing on the wall?" The New York Times questions PM Binyamin Netanyahu's good faith in negotiations, while Haaretz slams the US president's failure to heed warnings to that effect. Meanwhile in France, newly appointed ministers are already bumping heads and clashing with the prime minister himself. Finally, we look at some of the Bird Photographer of the

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00:06:42

Pager blasts: Lebanese papers decry 'war crime',...

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2024/09/18

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 18: Lebanese and Israeli papers react to the deadly pager blasts across Lebanon. Some Israeli papers are jubilant at the ingenuity of the attack, while others fear it brings war with Lebanon into the realm of the probable. Meanwhile, the international press ponders the still unanswered question: why now?

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00:06:18

Eritrean Biniam Girmay becomes first Black African...

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2024/07/02

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, July 2: The French and international papers make their plea for candidates to block the far right from winning seats in parliament ahead of Sunday's second round of French legislative elections, evoking a "political responsibility". Also: Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay becomes the first Black African rider to win a Tour de France stage. A new article shows that women over 50, 60 and beyond are eschewing gentle sports for strength training, powerlifting and boxing. Finally,

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00:06:14

'National Rally at the gates of power': French papers...

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2024/07/01

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, July 1: In this special edition, we bring you front pages, opinion pieces and cartoons from the French press and around the world after the far-right National Rally's victory in the first round of snap French legislative elections. Papers are expressing concern at the results, amid a consensus that Macron's gamble in calling the snap vote has completely backfired.

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00:06:03

'Rish, I didn’t have a dish': Sunak blasted as the...

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2024/06/12

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 12: 'Les Republicains' leader Eric Ciotti has backed an alliance with the far-right National Rally, causing outrage within his party, many calling for his resignation. Also, the Conservative Party has launched their manifesto ahead of the UK general election. In other news, there is a harrowing investigation into the use of children in the European drug trade. Finally, a controversial livestock tax has been scrapped in New Zealand.

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00:07:05

French left forms anti-far right alliance, but will...

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2024/06/11

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 11: We take a look through the French and foreign papers as the French left unites to block the far right in the upcoming snap parliamentary elections. How will French citizens vote? Also: we look at the media coverage of Caitlin Clark, a star US women's basketball player, who has been omitted from the Olympic team. Finally, a British candidate for MP unveils the world's first AI bot that will campaign on his behalf!

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00:06:02

D-Day, 80 years on: How the papers covered the...

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2024/06/06

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 6: World leaders gather in Normandy to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings. The geopolitical context today is very different: Russia's Vladimir Putin was not invited to the commemorations, despite the significant role Russia played in World War II. We look at front pages and take a deep dive into how the papers covered D-Day in 1944. Also: a 100-year-old D-Day veteran plans to get married right near the beaches where so many of his friends died.

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00:06:06

Rocket-firing Boba Fett becomes world's most...

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2024/06/04

PRESS REVIEW - Thursday, June 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to be announced the winner of India's six-week long elections. The voting process has been marred, however, by anti-Islam rhetoric and disinformation. Also: Microsoft's threat analysis centre exposes Russia's campaign of disinformation in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games, including a fake video purporting to be from FRANCE 24. Plus: a rocket-firing Boba Fett figurine becomes the most expensive vintage toy ever, after selling

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00:07:06

What next for Cyril Ramaphosa? South African...

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2024/06/03

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 3: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in under increasing pressure after leading the ruling ANC party to their worst-ever election result. Also, a Russian foreign ministry foundation is suspected of funding the legal defence of spies abroad. In other news, the island nation of Palau is blaming China for a massive cyberattack. Finally, a couple get more than they bargained for while fishing in a New York lake.

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00:06:45

'Heir-brushed': British royal family’s photoshop mayhem

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2024/03/12

IN THE PRESS - Tuesday, March 12: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi implements his controversial 2019 citizenship law that effectively discriminates against Indian Muslims with civic groups vowing to lead street protests. Also: Kate Middleton's Photoshop disaster continues to dominate the dailies. Finally, France's most popular singer Aya Nakamura is the victim of racist attacks over rumours that she might perform at the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.

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00:06:05

Immersive 'Wonka' experience cancelled after children...

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2024/02/28

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, February 28: The media reacts to French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion that the West could send troops to Ukraine. Meanwhile, one of Germany's most notorious fugitives is arrested after more than 30 years on the run. In other news, South Korea's birth rate drops to a record low, causing real concern in the country. Finally, furious customers in Scotland demand a refund after an "immersive Wonka experience" leaves children in tears.

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00:06:10

British Vogue editor Edward Enninful celebrates women...

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2024/02/09

IN THE PRESS - Friday, February 9: We look at reactions from the conservative US papers over a special report that raises questions about Joe Biden's “mental acuity” after a series of memory lapses. We also look at reactions after Volodymyr Zelensky's military shakeup, including the departure of his popular Army Chief Valery Zaluzhny. Finally, British Vogue Editor Edward Enninful releases his last ever cover and it's a spectacular ode to female empowerment.

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00:05:25

Airports are rummaging through airplane toilet waste...

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2024/02/08

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, February 8: We look at reactions from Pakistan as general elections get underway in a climate of violence and division. Papers also react after Ivory Coast and Nigeria qualify in thrilling matches for the Africa Cup of Nations football final. Also in the news: find out why airlines are rummaging in airplane toilets for early hints of new pandemics. Finally, we bring you the stunning photo that's been crowned in the People's Choice Award for Wildlife Photographer of the

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