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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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00:06:31

'The hour of Europe': Papers react as European...

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2025/03/03

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 3: The papers react as European leaders meet for a summit in London, pledging to spend more on security for Ukraine. Also, reports suggest Israel could be gearing up for war in Syria. Plus, a Guardian exclusive reveals that at least 25 UK "spy cops" had sex with deceived members of the public. Finally, the second edition of The Florida Man Games takes place, with events such as lawnmower racing and beer belly sumo wrestling.

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00:06:00

‘The love child of Mick Hucknall and Crazy Frog’:...

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2025/02/28

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 27: The British papers react to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's trip to Washington to meet President Donald Trump. Also, The Times have an interview with a Ukrainian boy who has managed to track down his father's killer. Plus, pro Russia politicians in Ukraine have been emboldened by recent events. Finally, Eurovision unveil their new mascot Lumo, to mixed reactions.

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00:06:13

'Dying in Darkness': Bezos announces changes to...

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2025/02/27

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 27: Tensions heighten between France and Algeria as PM François Bayrou threatens to review a decades-old migration pact. Also, Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos announces controversial changes to the newspaper's opinion section. Plus, North Korea is blamed for the biggest crypto heist in history. Finally, a British woman is awarded a large payout after not being offered a cup of tea.

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00:05:51

'The great train robbery': Thieves steal nearly 2,000...

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2025/02/26

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 26: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a huge cut in foreign aid spending, while increasing the defence budget. Also, French newspaper Libération have an investigation into the abandoned Assad-era prisons in Syria. Also, it's a special week for stargazers, as seven planets in the solar system will be aligned. Finally, train robberies in the American desert are on the rise. The target? Nike trainers.

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00:04:36

First signs of discord as Musk 'inadvertently sets...

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2025/02/25

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, February 25: Has the bromance been revived? We look at European press reactions to Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump's meeting in Washington. Also: troubled waters for Elon Musk? Tesla sales are in freefall and his curbing of the US federal administration comes under scrutiny. Plus: France's "starchitect" Jean Nouvel is embroiled in an embezzlement scandal. Finally, fancy a summer holiday on Mars? Scientists discover evidence of sandy beaches on the Red Planet. French daily Le

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00:06:15

'Who can save Ukraine?': Papers reflect on three...

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2025/02/24

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, February 24: The German press has reaction to and analysis of the conservative CDU-CSU bloc's election victory, as the far-right AfD win their most votes ever. Elsewhere, it's three years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a sombre anniversary that makes several front pages. Also, weight loss drugs could massively boost the US economy, but they've also been linked to dozens of deaths in the UK. Finally, a man is trying to save British pubs ... by drinking in every

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00:07:51

'An assault on Britishness': James Bond's creative...

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2025/02/21

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, February 21: We look at what the French and German press are saying ahead of German elections this weekend, which are the most consequential since World War II, according to Politico. Journalist network Forbidden Stories sheds light on the murder of a Cambodian journalist last year over his environmental reporting. James Bond's creative rights have been sold to Amazon, much to the horror of the British press. Finally, Gisèle Pelicot is among Time Magazine's women of the year

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00:05:54

'Magnifique': Papers react to Mbappé's stunning...

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2025/02/20

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 20: Papers around the world react with outrage to US President Donald Trump labelling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator" and blaming Ukraine for starting the war. Elsewhere, a worrying study indicates that glaciers are melting at a rapid rate. Also, archaeologists discover the first pharaoh’s tomb in Egypt in more than a century. Finally, Kylian Mbappé scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid down Manchester City in the Champions League. Read moreChampions

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00:06:36

Chances of an asteroid hitting Earth are 'higher than...

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2025/02/19

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 19: European leaders are set for another emergency summit in Paris, as Russia says that it won't allow for British troops on the ground in Ukraine. Elsewhere, Sudanese paramilitaries have announced plans for a breakaway government. Also, there's a 3.2% chance of an asteroid hitting the Earth in 2032 according to astronomers. Finally, a new study suggests that men are more romantic than women.

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00:06:08

Saudi Arabia's stunning transformation from global...

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2025/02/18

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, February 18: Saudi Arabia emerges as a key diplomatic power as it hosts Russian and US officials for talks on Ukraine this Tuesday and a Gaza summit on Friday. How did Riyadh go from global pariah to key partner? Also: France's 2030 Winter Games preparation kicks off, actress Julianne Moore's children's book on a girl with freckles risks being banned by the Trump administration and a Belgian couple set a record for the longest marriage in Europe – 82 years! There's lots of

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00:06:07

'Playing with fire': European leaders convene for...

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2025/02/17

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, February 17: European leaders flock to Paris to discuss an uncertain future, as US President Donald Trump excludes both Ukraine and Europe from peace talks with Russia. Elsewhere, an investigation by The Observer reveals that Google has been working with Russia and other autocratic regimes in order to facilitate censorship requests. Finally, a New Zealand tourism campaign is ridiculed for its slogan.

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00:06:41

Trump's disregard for Europe confirmed in phone call...

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2025/02/14

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, February 14: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's phone conversation continues to spark concern, panic and worry among European leaders. What does this mean for the future of Europe? Also, The New York Times takes us inside the family succession drama that has torn apart Rupert Murdoch's family. Plus: for the non-romantics this Valentine's Day, name rats after your exes and watch them being devoured by owls! There is alarm, panic and great concern in the European press this

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00:07:02

What's next? Austria's political crisis deepens after...

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2025/02/13

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 13: The political crisis in Austria deepens after coalition government talks fail once again and far-right leader Herbert Kickl gives back the mandate to form a coalition. What's next? Also: French Prime Minister François Bayrou threatens to sue over allegations he covered up physical and sexual abuse at a private Catholic school in the 1990s. Plus: find out why swamps and marshes could be crucial to the fight against global warming. Austria faces a deepening

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00:06:42

'Welcome to Marseille': Indian PM Modi pays visit to...

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2025/02/12

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 12: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Marseille in order to inaugurate his country's second consulate in France. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky gives an exclusive interview to The Guardian. Also, a petition urging Denmark to buy California goes viral. Finally, Jude Bellingham makes the back pages as his goal seals a dramatic Real Madrid victory over Manchester City.

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00:06:25

UK man who lost Bitcoin worth over 700m$ in the trash...

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2025/02/11

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, February 11: Day 2 of the Paris AI summit kicks off today. It is likely to be overshadowed by the absence of Elon Musk and a draft statement to which the UK and US have objected. In other news: the Wall Street Journal publishes an exclusive report about the terrifying abuse and cruelty inflicted by Russian guards on Ukrainian POWs. And, a man in the UK is considering buying a rubbish tip in order to find a hard drive with Bitcoin which he says is worth over half a billion

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00:06:47

Macron embraces artificial intelligence as Paris...

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2025/02/10

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, February 10: Paris gears up to host the AI summit. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump says he has spoken to Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, as one 72 year-old finds himself locked up in Russia. Also, Keir Starmer marks HIV Testing Week by taking a public test in an attempt to end the stigma. Finally, Kendrick Lamar steals the show at the Super Bowl, as the Philadelphia Eagles triumph on the field.

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00:06:45

Belgian authorities struggle to rein in spate of...

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2025/02/07

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, February 7: The Belgian capital Brussels has been rocked by a spate of violent drug-related shootings that authorities are at a loss to control. Also in the news: the Greek island of Santorini is in a state of emergency due to thousands of earthquakes registered since January. We also look ahead to France's clash against England in the Six Nations rugby tournament. Finally, Italian scientists have determined the best cooking method for a perfect egg! We start with a spate of

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00:06:46

Will Paris summit help kickstart Europe's AI ambitions?

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2025/02/06

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 6: The international press are still largely headlining on US President Donald Trump's proposal to turn the ruins of Gaza into a luxury resort. An all-important AI summit begins in Paris, while French Olympic biathlete Martin Fourcade renounces the presidency of France's 2030 Winter Olympics, citing differences over governance, ideology and the environment. Finally: if you have "Zoom fatigue", a study shows it could be because you cannot stand the sight of your own

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00:07:00

Papers react to Trump's shock assertion that US will...

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2025/02/05

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 5: Papers react to US President Donald Trump's shock announcement that he wants the US to take over Gaza and turn it into the "Riviera of the Middle East". Meanwhile, Google has lifted a ban on using its AI for weapons and surveillance. Also, one company has created an AI granny designed to drive scammers wild. Finally, the sporting world celebrates as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, turns 40 and is still going strong.

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00:07:01

Paper tiger or brinkmanship? Trump suspends tariffs...

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2025/02/04

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, February 4: We look at reactions from the Canadian and Mexican press after US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend tariffs on imports from both countries in exchange for more policing at the borders. Is it a victory or a concession? Meanwhile, The New York Times reports on how Elon Musk has garnered alarmingly unfettered access to federal institutions and systems. Plus: we look at a key legal victory in the French #MeToo movement. We start with reactions from the

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