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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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00:06:58

'You'll never walk alone': Football world mourns...

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2025/07/04

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, July 4: We look at reactions to US President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill", which he will sign today. Also: Russia recognises the Taliban as Afghanistan's government, becoming the first country to do so. Tributes in the football world pour in for Diogo Jota, a star of Liverpool FC who has died in a car crash alongside his brother, André Silva. Finally: a new study shows orcas offering gifts to humans – but scientists are puzzled about what their intentions really are

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00:06:16

France arrests teen for plotting attacks on women in...

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2025/07/03

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, July 3: We look at reactions to the verdict in Sean "Diddy" Combs's trial and what it means for the #MeToo movement. Also: for the first time, France arrests a man on terrorism charges relating to the incel movement. Plus: the Dalai Lama defies pressure from China and says he will appoint a successor the traditional way as he celebrates his 90th birthday. Finally, the Tour de France kicks off this Saturday with a uniquely French itinerary! The press is full of reactions to

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00:06:03

Is 'AC guilt' justified? French papers divided over...

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2025/07/02

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 2: Russia is ramping up AI disinformation abroad, but also at home, where it's using bots to justify high utility rate hikes. In the US, President Donald Trump is reigniting fears of a global trade war amid tensions with Japan. Also in Japan, "proxy quitter" companies help workers avoid an awkward conversation with their bosses. Finally, the current heatwave is igniting fierce pro- and anti-AC debates in France. Is "AC guilt" justified? Russia's ongoing disinformation

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00:07:26

Sinaloa cartel's new alliance with rival could...

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2025/07/01

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, July 1: The French left-wing papers rejoice after a controversial public broadcasting bill is rejected by parliament. The New York Times looks at how the Sinaloa cartel is making new alliances with enemies, which could reshape the global drug trade. Also: a photo report documents horrific sexual violence inflicted on Tigray women in Ethiopia. Plus: Oliver Tarvet, an amateur player, will face world n° 2 Carlos Alcaraz in the second round at Wimbledon. French MPs have rejected

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00:08:18

Hundreds of neighbours give one last Christmas to...

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2025/06/30

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 30: The heatwave across Europe is making international headlines, with Spain and Portugal recording record temperatures. Next, settler violence is escalating amid what Haaretz calls a "West Bank pogrom". Also, The Washington Post tells the bittersweet story of a seven-year-old girl's last midsummer Christmas. Finally, we test if our anchor can differentiate an AI-generated video from a real one. The sizzling heatwave is making headlines across Europe. The Financial Times

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00:07:02

US signals 'powerful shift' in vaccine policy as RFK...

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2025/06/27

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 27: Donald Trump's health secretary and vaccine sceptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr moves to rescind recommendations for the flu vaccine over a longstanding anti-vaxxer belief that it causes autism. The US will also pull funding for a global alliance that provides free jabs to impoverished populations. Meanwhile: Libération looks at the instrumentalisation of famine in the war in Gaza. Finally, Jeff Bezos' opulent three-day wedding kicks off in Venice. An advisory panel for US

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00:07:23

What lessons can be learned from Mamdani's win in NYC...

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2025/06/26

PRESS REVIEW - Thursday, June 26: There are lots of scathing reactions in the press after the NATO summit in The Hague which saw members commit to spending 5 percent of GDP on defence. As one paper notes: Donald Trump whistles, Europe dances. Also: young, far-left upstart Zohran Mamdani wins the NYC Democratic primary and could be the youngest New York mayor in generations if he wins the election. Plus: is there a new love game in tennis between Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz? There are plenty of

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00:05:27

An 'abomination' and a 'death trap': Papers denounce...

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2025/06/25

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 25: International papers criticise Israel's "genocidal" food distribution system in the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, Russia is planning to train Chinese troops, according to an exclusive report. Next, Bulgarian papers worry about a black leopard that's roaming free. Finally, inflatable crocodiles threaten the wedding of billionaire Jeff Bezos in Venice. In Gaza, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli army since the new food aid distribution system was set

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00:06:04

Global media reports Israel-Iran ceasefire with...

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2025/06/24

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 24: We bring you all the latest reactions after US President Donald Trump announces a ceasefire between Iran and Israel after 12 days of war. We also look at what the Iranian threat represents for Trump personally and how all these developments play into the crucial NATO summit that kicks off this Tuesday. A lot of uncertainty surrounds Trump's announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after 12 days of war. The language in the press is very cautious. The New

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00:06:53

A 'reckless' act or a 'courageous' decision? Papers...

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2025/06/23

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 23: First, we look at global front pages reacting to US President Donald Trump's intervention in Iran. Next, papers are divided over the US bombing of Iran – it's an "illegal" act for some, but an opportunity for peace for others. Meanwhile, the Iranian press condemn Trump's move, saying the US "will pay". Finally, we look at illustrators' takes on the ongoing war. The news that the US has struck Iran's nuclear sites is making front pages worldwide. Spanish daily La

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00:06:46

Point of no return: Global carbon budget to be...

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2025/06/19

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 19: We take a look at reactions from the press as US President Donald Trump continues to dither on whether the US will intervene in the conflict between Israel and Iran. Also, a study warns that the global carbon budget could be exhausted within three years, after which point climate change will be irreversible. Finally, the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders get a pay raise thanks to a Netflix series and a study shows how much pet owners pay to celebrate pet birthdays! In the

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00:07:03

'Simply apocalyptic' and 'too risky': Papers react to...

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2025/06/18

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 18: Papers describe scenes of "humiliation and death" in Gaza as Palestinians seek aid distribution. We also look at Kosovo, where the trial over the massacre in Pristina 26 years ago has finally started. Plus, Brazil's new "bill of devastation" supported by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stands in stark contrast to the Brazilian leader's climate ambitions. Finally, Brad Pitt's wardrobe choices are raising eyebrows. With the press focused on news of the ongoing

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00:06:23

Iran: Is Trump's 'appetite for war' influenced by his...

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2025/06/17

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 17: We start with a look at the global headlines discussing the Israel-Iran war. Next, we turn to analysis pieces discussing Trump's motives for (non)intervention in Iran. Meanwhile, the Trump family has a new venture: a golden smartphone "built in the US". Finally, a 135-year-old tortoise reaches a new personal milestone. For a fifth day in a row, the war between Israel and Iran is dominating global headlines. Iranian daily The Tehran Times reports on the attacks on

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00:06:32

Auckland 'forklift drivers' lose 10-0 to Bayern in...

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2025/06/16

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 16: The conflict between Iran and Israel features on many front pages and is widely debated in the inside pages. Also, the controversial FIFA Club World Cup continues to make headlines, but perhaps not for the right reasons. Next, MI6 appoints a female head for the first time in 116 years. Finally, German soldiers get a telling-off for causing "romantic strife". The conflict between Israel and Iran continues to rage on, and features on many front pages this Monday

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00:05:27

World's papers react to unprecedented Israeli strikes...

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2025/06/13

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 13: Iranian state media say Tehran will punish the "Zionist regime" after massive Israeli strikes on nuclear sites and military commanders in Iran. Meanwhile, the Israeli press say Tel Aviv struck because a "point of no return" was reached over Iran's nuclear programme. We also look at reactions from the international press, with French daily Le Figaro calling the strikes a "bitter setback" for US President Donald Trump. Iran's state-controlled channel Press

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00:06:29

'Genius' duo behind French multimillion-euro...

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2025/06/12

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 12: In Syria, women are now obliged to wear fully-covering burkinis to the beach. Also, there's "simmering discontent" about Syria's Committee for Civil Peace. A new post-Brexit deal is agreed between the UK and Spain over Gibraltar. In France, a duo that faked 18th-century furniture is found guilty of forgery. Finally, designer dogs might not be as cute as they seem. In Syria, women are now obliged to wear burkinis to public beaches. Burkinis are garments that cover

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00:06:36

Accused of 'terrorism' at 15 years old: The tragic...

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2025/06/11

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 11: Austrian papers mourn the victims of the nation's worst post-war mass shooting. France is also in shock following the death of a teaching assistant who was stabbed by a 14-year-old pupil. Meanwhile, the Financial Times has a long read on the story of the youngest person charged with terrorism in the UK. Next, the UN publishes a report explaining why people no longer have so many children. Finally, the UK suggests an innovative solution to phone addiction. Austrian

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00:06:33

(How) Do the LA protests compare to the 1992 riots?

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2025/06/10

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 10: We look at reactions after protests in Los Angeles, where Donald Trump has sent in the National Guard. A video goes viral of an Australian reporter being shot with a rubber bullet in the middle of a live broadcast. Also, what comparisons can be made to the 1992 LA riots? Plus, here in France, the hit Netflix series "Adolescence" will be shown in schools to teach teenagers about toxic masculinity. We start with the protests in Los Angeles over increasing ICE arrests

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00:07:03

Have the 'deportation wars' begun? Papers react to LA...

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2025/06/09

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 9: Protests in Los Angeles against US President Donald Trump's immigration policies continue to make the front pages. Also, Russian mercenary group Wagner announces it will be leaving Mali after "completing" its mission. Next, the United Nations Ocean Conference opens in Nice in a bid to address the alarming state of our oceans. Meanwhile, it was an eventful sporting weekend for tennis, football and mini golf fans. Finally, Ed the pet donkey returns home in dramatic

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00:07:11

Will David Beckham finally become a 'Sir' in king's...

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2025/06/06

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 6: The press react to Donald Trump and Elon Musk's spectacular, messy and public fallout. This as Trump tells Politico that all is well between the two men. Also: The Economist looks at the decline of boys among prospective parents and why having girls is now sought-after in IVF and adoptions. The sports pages react to a "crazy" Nations League game between France and Spain. Plus: could David Beckham finally become a "Sir"? Donald Trump and Elon Musk's spectacular, messy

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