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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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00:05:17

World Refugee Day: With Sudanese refugees fleeing war...

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2024/06/20

The conflict in Sudan between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which broke out on April 15, 2023, has caused the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and the displacement of over 9 million people. More than 650,000 of them have now fled to neighbouring South Sudan. These survivors have escaped atrocities, only to reach one of the world’s poorest countries, where aid workers are struggling to cope. Our regional correspondent Olivia Bizot met with refugees at the Sudan-South Sudan

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00:04:55

In Belgian town of Geel, psychiatric patients hosted...

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2024/06/19

The town of Geel, in Belgium's Flanders region, is home to a surprising centuries-old tradition, where patients with mental health issues live with host families. It's said to date back to the 14th century, when the city attracted pilgrims praying to Dymphna, the local patron saint of mental illness – and locals began opening their doors to them. Nowadays, families in Geel do the same, with the help of the city's psychiatric hospital. Doctors there say many patients are better off with host families

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00:05:06

Germany introduces new measures to make country less...

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2024/06/14

From a payment card that does not allow cash withdrawals, to mandatory community service, Germany is introducing measures to make the country less attractive to migrants. The country remains the destination of choice for asylum seekers within the EU. More than 330,000 people sought asylum there last year: almost a third of all applications in the EU, according to the European Asylum Agency. But the new measures – agreed by the government and regional leaders last November – are beginning to appear

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00:05:04

Will local Kenyans benefit from lucrative coltan mining?

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2024/06/13

In January, the Kenyan government announced the discovery of coltan deposits in six counties across the country. This highly valuable mineral is used to manufacture high-tech devices like electric car batteries and mobile phones. The discovery of coltan could place Kenya on the map as a coltan exporter, a sector currently dominated by DR Congo. It is also expected to create jobs in an underdeveloped part of the country. Our Kenya correspondents Olivia Bizot and Elodie Cousin report.

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00:06:08

More than an art form: In Cape Verde, music boosts...

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2024/06/12

In Cape Verde, music is more than just an art form – it is central to the country's national identity and economy. Experts estimate that around a quarter of all jobs in the archipelago are in some way linked to the music industry. The most famous Cape Verdean singer of all time, Cesaria Evora, died back in 2011. But a whole new generation of artists is set to blossom. FRANCE 24's Simon Martin and Sarah Sakho report, with Sam Bradpiece.

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00:06:22

Canadian school boards take on social media giants

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2024/06/11

In Canada, some of the country's largest school boards are taking legal action against Snapchat, Meta and TikTok. Accusing them of promoting cyberbullying, harassment, hate speech and misinformation, the school boards say these social networks are all knowingly "harmful applications" for children. The schools concerned are seeking $4.5 billion in compensation, a change in the algorithm of the apps and a strengthened parental control system. The initiative isn’t supported by the government of Ontario

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00:04:50

Young people in Ireland forced to live at home amid...

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2024/06/07

In Ireland, high prices and a lack of sufficient homes mean it's difficult for many Irish people to find a place to live. Rents are soaring and first-time buyers are struggling to enter the market. Young people are particularly affected, with two thirds of under-30s forced to stay with their parents. FRANCE 24's Julien Sauvaget and Clovis Casali report from the capital Dublin and its neighbouring towns.

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00:06:07

Bravery and bagpipes: How British flair was crucial...

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2024/06/04

On June 6, 1944, three countries sent the bulk of their troops to land in Normandy: the United States, Britain and Canada. In this report, FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin and Florence Gaillard look at how the British forces, who had already endured five years of war before D-Day, showed bravery and flair that were crucial to the success of the operation.

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00:06:04

The 'Frenchies' of World War II: Cajun Louisianan war...

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2024/06/03

Among the Americans drafted in 1943 to defeat the Nazis in Europe were young Cajuns from Louisiana, who spoke French as their native language. At the time, society tended to view the Cajun French language as a handicap, and the people who spoke it as second-class citizens. All of that changed after D-Day, when where the Cajuns' French-speaking abilities proved invaluable to military operations in Europe and North Africa. They often served as interpreters for the officers and were nicknamed the

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00:05:45

Honouring the French airmen who flew with the Royal...

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2024/06/02

The majority of the Allied troops who took part in the D-Day landings were American, British and Canadian. But a small number were French; part of the Free Forces serving with the Allies. The story of the "Groupes Lourds", French squadrons who were integrated into the Royal Air Force and took part in the D-Day operations, is not well known in France. In this report, FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin and Stéphanie Trouillard met one of the last surviving members of the "Groupes Lourds" and spoke to several

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00:05:37

D-day veteran shares memories of storming Normandy...

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2024/06/01

Irving Locker was only 19 when he was called up to fight in World War II. He'd never even left his village in New Jersey. So when he stormed the Normandy beaches with 150,000 of his fellow soldiers, June 6, 1944 became the most important day of his life. The young Jewish American landed at Utah Beach and went on to play a part in the liberation of the Gardelegen Concentration Camp, about 100 miles west of Berlin. Locker will shortly turn 100 and is making what might be his last trip to France to

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00:06:28

Israel accused of using torture in military prison of...

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2024/05/31

In Israel, human rights groups have filed a court case in a bid to close the Sdei Teiman military prison. Set up after the October 7 attacks in the heart of the Negev desert, it serves as a detention centre for prisoners from Gaza. Numerous eyewitness accounts speak of mistreatment and torture. An internal investigation has established that at least two prisoners have died after beatings by soldiers. FRANCE 24's Claire Duhamel and Robert Parsons investigate this secret prison.

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00:05:30

Hungary: Peter Magyar, the new face of anti-Orban...

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2024/05/30

In Hungary, which has seen an erosion of democratic norms since far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban came to power, a turncoat from Orban's own Fidesz party is shaking things up. Peter Magyar says he wants to make Hungary a normal democratic country again. He left Fidesz and joined a minor opposition party, suddenly bringing it up to around 25 percent in the polls ahead of the European elections. While Orban's party remains the most popular, especially in small towns, the gap is narrowing. FRANCE

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00:05:51

Affirmative action becomes divisive issue in South...

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2024/05/29

As South Africans vote in a crunch general election, one key issue that's impacted the campaign is the policy of affirmative action the country began in 1994. A series of measures, known as the "Triple B double E Act" (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment), have favoured non-White South Africans in public or private jobs, as well as in university admissions. But these measures are now being contested by the opposition, who claim they perpetuate racial discrimination and do not promote good

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00:05:43

Mexican elections: Dodging bullets on the campaign trail

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2024/05/28

Mexico heads to the polls on June 2 and it’s almost certain that the country's new head of state will be a woman. The two favourites are Claudia Sheinbaum, who has been mentored by outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador; and Xochitl Galvez, who is backed by three opposition parties. With only a few days to go before the country's biggest election – legislative and municipal elections are also taking place on the same day – candidates may soon breathe a sigh of relief, even if they lose

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00:06:14

Exclusive report from Haiti: Inside the brutal war...

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2024/05/27

Haiti has been in the grips of a renewed crisis ever since heavily armed gangs formed an alliance this February and forced Ariel Henry to step down as prime minister. The Caribbean nation has long been plagued by gang violence, with armed groups fostered in the shadows by power-hungry political and economic elites. But now more than 80 percent of Haiti’s capital is controlled by an alliance of armed groups, and they’re vowing they won’t lay down their arms unless they get a seat at the negotiating

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00:06:16

Life behind bars in Brazil's overcrowded prison system

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2024/05/25

With over 830,000 inmates, Brazil has the third-largest prison population in the world, behind only the US and China. According to data from the National Secretariat for Penal Policy, there are almost 166,000 more prisoners than there are places currently available in the country's jails. In some penitentiaries, such as in the state of Rio de Janeiro, prison overcrowding can reach 190 percent. Brazilian prisons are also regularly the scene of rebellions and massacres.

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00:05:33

Indian elections and artificial intelligence: How...

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2024/05/24

Around the world, elections have become a testing ground for artificial intelligence (AI). India, the world's most populous nation with more than 1.4 billion people, is a case in point. The country is in the middle of its marathon elections, with the capital New Delhi voting over the weekend. The vote has been marred by controversies surrounding the unregulated use of AI and deepfakes. Political parties are increasingly integrating AI into their campaigns and the industry has turned into a $60

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00:05:42

Young Burmese flee to neighbouring Thailand to avoid...

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2024/05/23

Myanmar's military junta, which took power in a coup in February 2021, is increasingly facing armed resistance. Last October, an alliance of ethnic rebel groups and pro-democracy activists launched a major offensive across the country. In response, the junta recently announced mandatory conscription for all men aged 18 to 35 and women aged between 18 and 27. As a result, thousands of young people are now fleeing the country to avoid being called up. Most are heading to neighbouring Thailand, which

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00:03:38

Coober Pedy, the Australian town built underground to...

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2024/05/22

As spring temperatures begin to rise in Europe, we see how one town in Australia has been learning to live with extreme heat for the past century. Situated in the middle of the desert, where summer temperatures reach up to 50°C, is Coober Pedy, a town built underground and originally established as a mining centre for opals. Over the past 100 years, residents have adapted to life in this extreme environment, only coming out at night when temperatures drop. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE

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