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Focus

FRANCE 24 English

Our Focus programme brings you exclusive reports from around the world. Every day at 8:45am Paris time.

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00:05:26

Fighting to keep the lights on: Ukraine shows...

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2024/12/18

For the first time in weeks, there should be no power cuts in Ukraine this Wednesday. The brief respite comes in spite of Russia's relentless strikes on the country's energy infrastructure. The attacks are aimed at ruining the economy and undermining Ukrainian morale. But the network is managing to stay afloat, at least partially. The cancellation of the blackouts scheduled for Wednesday is the result of milder temperatures and the work of the engineers who are working tirelessly – and despite all

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00:06:05

India: Forty years on, Bhopal disaster still plagues...

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2024/12/17

Forty years after India's Bhopal disaster, local residents are still suffering from its aftermath. The gas explosion at a chemical plant caused toxic waste to contaminate the water in nearby areas, causing locals to develop numerous health issues. Today, second and third-generation victims of the gas leak are grappling with its effects. Activists are battling to secure justice for the victims. FRANCE 24's Khansa Juned and Martin Bathla report.

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00:05:16

Residents in rural Serbia rally against lithium...

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2024/12/14

Will Serbia host what is presented as Europe's largest lithium (and boron) extraction project? The president and government are doing everything they can to ensure Rio Tinto's investment goes ahead, even if it means discrediting or smearing opponents. However, resistance from the population, driven by ecological concerns as well as suspicions of political corruption, is strong and has been manifesting in the streets for several months. The protest movement is spearheaded by a group of residents in

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00:04:59

'Baby gangs' of Italy: Naples police clamp down on...

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2024/12/10

Since the end of the pandemic, Naples, in the South of Italy, has seen a worrying increase in youth violence. Groups of adolescents, known as “baby gangs”, are getting involved in illegal activities that are becoming more and more violent. The city, which has been plagued for decades by organised crime, is now having to combat a new generation of criminals. Natalia Mendoza and Charlotte Davan Wetton report.

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00:05:44

Climate change: Villages in Pakistan under threat of...

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2024/12/04

Pakistan is home to thousands of climate refugees. While the country contributes less than 1 percent of global greenhouse gas, it is heavily impacted by the warming climate. One of the most affected areas is the autonomous province of Gilgit-Baltistan, located in northern Pakistan. It is known for its breath-taking landscapes made up of the majestic peaks of the Karakoram, the Himalayas, and the Hindu Kush mountain ranges. The province has thousands of glaciers that supply water to the valley floors

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00:05:21

Valencia floods: Human tragedy and environmental...

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2024/12/03

With at least 222 people dead, the torrential rain and floods in Valencia – on the eastern coast of Spain – have devastated many families and the cleanup of the region continues, more than a month after the disaster struck. But until now, there has been little focus on the devastating effect of the floods on the environment. The water carried kilograms of fragments of plastic, medicines and other toxic materials into the protected nature reserve of Albufera. The regional government has announced a

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00:05:26

Poaching in Indonesia: Government cracks down on...

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2024/12/02

Indonesia is the Asian capital of wildlife trafficking, a market estimated at $20 billion according to Interpol. The archipelago is one of the world’s biggest reservoirs of biodiversity. Wild animals are already the victims of massive deforestation, but they now face another. On the islands of Java, Sumatra and Borneo, poachers capture wild animals in their natural habitats and sell them at markets in Jakarta or online. While some of the animals remain in Indonesia, most are sent to other countries

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00:05:09

Thiaroye massacre: Honouring Senegal's slain...

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2024/12/01

On December 1, Senegal marks the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre. On that day in 1944, at least 35 Tirailleurs – members of a colonial infantry unit from Senegal who served in the French army – were gunned down by French forces for demanding their pay after returning from World War II. For decades, the French army justified the killings, claiming the carnage was in response to a "mutiny". It was only in 2012 that then-president François Hollande referred to a "bloody crackdown."

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00:05:23

Grief and anger after killing of blasphemy suspect in...

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2024/11/20

In Pakistan, a blasphemy-related case turned tragic in September. A doctor accused of blaspheming the Prophet Mohammed was allegedly shot dead by police officers and his body set on fire by a mob of fundamentalists. In a historic first, members of civil society then mobilised to demand justice for him. Blasphemy is a very sensitive topic in Pakistan. Sometimes even mere rumours trigger riots and rampages. While mob killings of blasphemy suspects are common in Pakistan, such extrajudicial executions

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00:06:24

Battle for northern Gaza: FRANCE 24 investigates the...

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2024/11/18

Is the Gaza war’s final battle being fought in the north of the besieged enclave? The Israeli army launched a major operation there on October 6, targeting the towns of Jabalya and Beit Lahya, where Hamas is attempting to regroup and rebuild. For now, nearly 400,000 Palestinian civilians have refused the Israel Defense Forces’ evacuation orders and remain in the north. Our correspondent Claire Duhamel, alongside the Real Gaza Production teams, investigated.

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00:05:31

'Green Islam': How Indonesian Muslims are helping...

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2024/11/15

Indonesia may be on the front lines of the fight against global warming, but many of its people are climate sceptics. A 2019 survey found that Indonesia – the world's biggest Muslim-majority country – has the highest proportion of climate change sceptics globally. About 18 percent of respondents said human activity is not affecting the climate, compared with 16 percent in the US. Campaigners are hoping that Islamic authorities and mosques can help raise awareness of environmental issues. They've

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00:05:19

Two years after Ethiopia's Tigray war, Eritrean...

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2024/11/14

Two years after the Pretoria agreements ended the Tigray war, what’s the situation on the ground? The conflict resulted in nearly 600,000 deaths, with Eritrean soldiers fighting alongside the Ethiopian federal army against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. While the peace deal called for Eritrean troops to withdraw, Eritrea never signed it, and many border areas remain occupied. Those living there feel abandoned. Our Ethiopia correspondent Clothilde Hazard reports.

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00:04:36

East Germany's exodus of women fuels growing...

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2024/11/13

Since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of industry in the former East Germany, many women have left the region and never returned. Men are now over-represented, with a surplus of up to 25 percent in some municipalities. This shortage of women has created a vicious cycle: a rapidly ageing population, a loss of social cohesion and a decline in the attractiveness of eastern cities. The gender imbalance is also fuelling political radicalisation, which Germany's far-right AfD party is taking

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00:06:06

In Abidjan, thousands are evicted as homes are...

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2024/11/12

Since January, Ivory Coast has embarked on a mass eviction project. Authorities have targeted 176 neighbourhoods in Abidjan and have destroyed homes without any proper relocation plans for residents. This project was initially presented as a safety measure to deal with flooding that has ravished informal settlements. However, it soon became clear that the operation was actually being used to build roads and infrastructure projects. Infrastructure that the authorities say is essential to the city's

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00:03:38

Sri Lanka's green gold: From mountain slopes to the...

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2024/11/09

Sri Lanka has earned a global reputation for its high-quality tea, thanks to the generations of workers who bring this "green gold" to life. From the high-altitude slopes where leaves are carefully picked, to the processing and tasting that define its unique flavours, the country's tea industry is a way of life. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Guillaume Gougeon.

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00:05:16

Jackson, Mississippi grapples with deadly gun violence

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2024/11/07

The southern US state of Mississippi has some of the least restrictive gun laws in the country. The ease of purchasing a firearm, combined with poverty and drugs, has created a climate of violence. Police head out on patrols knowing their lives are at risk. Some individuals are working to rewrite the narrative gripping their community by promoting anti-violence initiatives, but many of the calls for change remain unanswered by the authorities. Our France 2 colleagues travelled to Jackson,

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00:05:42

Alabama's conservative lawmakers seek to restrict use...

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2024/11/06

Since the 2022 repeal of Roe v. Wade, which had federally protected the right to abortion, reproductive rights have been under fire in conservative US states. In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is the latest issue to spark debate. In February, Alabama's Supreme Court declared that frozen embryos have the legal status of "unborn children". This decision, deemed outrageous by President Joe Biden, caused weeks of turmoil in IVF clinics. In May, the state's governor signed a law protecting doctors and

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00:05:15

Paying the price of climate change: Louisiana's...

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2024/11/05

Since the storms of 2020 and 2021, many insurance companies have left the US state of Louisiana or gone bankrupt. Those that remain have increased their rates five-fold in some cases. The poorest homeowners are now unable to pay the insurance needed for their mortgage. This critical situation is a direct result of climate change. FRANCE 24's Fanny Allard reports.

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00:04:59

Inside Nebraska's key battleground district for the...

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2024/11/04

If Donald Trump and Kamala Harris tie in the number of electors, the race for the White House could come down to Omaha County, Nebraska's 2nd district. This is due to a specific feature of the state, which is one of only two – along with Maine – to allocate its electors by district and not purely at state level. While Nebraska may be very red, the 2nd district is more purple: the Democrats won it in 2008 and 2020. The outcome of this election, which promises to be extremely close, could be

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00:06:53

Disinformation and distrust during early voting in US...

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2024/10/30

The US presidential election is taking place on November 5. But many Americans are participating in early voting by sending their ballots in by mail. In 2020, three quarters of people voted ahead of Election Day. In the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania, election workers are under pressure and some are even facing threats. Our correspondents Jessica Le Masurier and Fanny Chauvin report from Luzerne County, where local officials are on the front lines of a contentious election, with some

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