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The making of the Palme d'Or, the famed Cannes Film Festival award

The Cannes Film Festival is coming to a close with the top Palme d'Or prize awarded to the best film, as selected by a jury. The Palme d'Or statue itself is a work of art. FRANCE 24 takes a behind-the-scenes look at how the prized statue is made.

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Macron and Germany’s Scholz urge Putin to hold ‘direct negotiations’ with Zelensky

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold “serious direct negotiations” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to find “a diplomatic solution to the conflict” during a phone call Saturday, the chancellor’s office said. Putin told the two leaders that increasing arms supplies…

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Film critics ponder next Palme d’Or as Cannes movie marathon wraps up

The Cannes Film Festival screened the last of its competition entries on Friday, wrapping up its first full-scale edition since the pandemic. On the eve of the Palme d’Or announcement, FRANCE 24 spoke to critics from Japan, Italy and Bangladesh about covering the world’s top film festival and their favourite…

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Davos 2022: Canada says 'all options on the table' regarding sanctions on Russia

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canada's Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has told FRANCE 24 that "all options are on the table" when it comes to sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. He also detailed the country’s burgeoning electric vehicle industry, and how it…

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Davos 2022: Is globalisation dead?

The 2022 meeting of the World Economic Forum has come to a close, with the war in Ukraine dominating proceedings. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered a blistering attack on Russian leader Vladimir Putin, accusing him of waging a war of "imperialism" in Ukraine and calling for Europe to end its…

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Paris set for Liverpool fan invasion as Stade de France hosts Champions League final

Some 7,000 police officers will be on duty to marshal fans during Saturday's Champions League final set for the Stade to France, north of Paris, where as many as 40,000 ticketless Liverpool supporters are expected, authorities said on Thursday.

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Davos Debate 2022: A new era of industrial development?

Two years of crises have changed almost everything we thought we knew about business and politics, including how they intersect. Supply chains have been turned upside down, while national economic interests have clashed with global partnerships. So is now the time for bigger and bolder spending, cooperation and innovation? Is…

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‘Front-row seats to the apocalypse’: Cannes doc takes on Delhi pollution, sectarian violence

India’s prolific movie industry enjoyed pride of place at the Cannes Film Festival, starring as the film market’s first-ever guest of honour. FRANCE 24 spoke to director Shaunak Sen about his stunning New Delhi-set documentary “All That Breathes”, which screened at the festival this week.

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Cyprus's president sees parallel between Turkish and Russian 'revisionism'

Cypriot President Nikos Anastasiadis granted an interview to FRANCE 24 from the capital Nicosia. The northern third of the Republic of Cyprus has been under Turkish domination since 1974. Anastasiadis said that Russia's invasion of Ukraine uses the "exact same arguments that Turkey used to invade Cyprus". Asked about tensions…

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Davos 2022: IMF chief says food export bans 'only making crisis worse'

This year's World Economic Forum in Davos has been dominated by the war in Ukraine and its implications on the global economy. With the drop in grain exports from the region, concern is growing over a looming food crisis. FRANCE 24's Business Editor Kate Moody spoke to IMF Managing Director…

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Davos 2022: 'Europe wrongly relied on Russian gas for years,' IEA chief says

As the World Economic Forum in Davos draws to a close, Business Editor Kate Moody gives us an update on the final day's agenda. The war in Ukraine and global food and energy security dominated discussions throughout the event. The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Fatih Birol, has…

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Russia shells Kharkiv, war in Donbas reaches ‘maximum intensity’

Russian forces shelled Kharkiv, killing nine people on Thursday after Moscow’s bid to capture Ukraine’s second city was repelled early in the war. Further south, fighting in the Donbas region reached of “maximum intensity”, according to a senior Ukrainian defence official. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on…

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Cannes 2022: 'Normal People' star Paul Mescal on his role in 'Aftersun'

He became an overnight star with the TV series "Normal People", which came out while many of us were lockdown in our homes. Irish actor Paul Mescal is in Cannes with two films at this year's festival. One of them is "Aftersun", a rare father and daughter drama directed by…

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War films, protests and Russia boycotts: How Ukraine’s plight shaped Cannes 2022

The devastating physical and psychological toll of war in Ukraine was laid bare on Wednesday in Maksym Nakonechny’s “Butterfly Vision”, the latest work to focus on Ukraine’s plight at the Cannes Film Festival, where talk of war and calls for a boycott of all things Russian have dominated discussions from…

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Argentina's trans community fights for better social inclusion

Argentina is a pioneer when it comes to trans rights. For the past decade, citizens have had the right to choose their gender and change their ID papers without needing to consult with a doctor or lawyer. But ten years after the world's most progressive law when it comes to…

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The Nigerian activist trying to get safe drinking water to all

A Nigerian activist who as a child walked for miles in the search for water has spoken to FRANCE 24 about that injustice and how it inspired him to take action. As a young adult, Wilson Atumeyi set up the NGO WaterWide, which aims to provide clean water supplies to…

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Special programme: Colombia's peace deal generation

Over two thirds of young Colombians say their lives have got worse over the past year, which saw a fierce crackdown on anti-government protests in a country still recovering from five decades of conflict. Six years after the peace deal with the FARC rebels, many young people are backing the…

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Davos 2022: Will war in Ukraine derail international investment?

The war in Ukraine, supply chain problems, inflation, and labour shortages have been dominating the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where business and political leaders pitch investment and global collaborations. FRANCE 24 Business Editor Kate Moody has been speaking to Martin Shanahan, CEO of IDA Ireland, about…

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Fighting reaches 'outskirts' of key east Ukraine city Severodonetsk

Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces has reached the limits of the key eastern Ukraine city of Severodonetsk, the regional governor said Wednesday, describing the combat as "very difficult". Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

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Cambodian minister ‘believes’ full reconciliation with US to come

FRANCE 24 interviewed Kao Kim Hourn, Cambodia's minister delegate to Prime Minister Hun Sen, from the World Economic Forum in Davos. Hourn said he believes a full reconciliation with the US will occur. He affirmed that no Chinese military base has been established in Cambodia, and said that China does…

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Islamic State group ‘trying to control’ Mali-Niger border with series of attacks

The Islamic State (IS) group appears to be stepping up attacks close to the border between Mali and Niger, with sources suggesting that the jihadists are trying to seize control of the border itself. FRANCE 24’s terrorism expert Wassim Nasr explains.

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Davos 2022: EU eyes ban on Russian oil as leaders discuss energy independence

With world leaders at Davos set to discuss energy independence and sustainability, Germany's economy minister says an EU ban on Russian oil could be "days away". Meanwhile, supply chain disruptions to the world economy are also on the agenda. FRANCE 24's Business Editor Kate Moody reports from the Swiss Alps.

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Davos 2022: What role for cryptocurrencies?

The war in Ukraine, inflation, plus food and energy insecurity continue to dominate the World Economic Forum in Davos. But participants are also discussing issues like climate change and digital development. FRANCE 24 Business Editor Kate Moody has been speaking to the head of the Crypto Council for Innovation, Sheila…

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Davos 2022: Businesses face post-pandemic labour shortage

While most advanced economies are recovering from the worst effects of the pandemic, labour markets are facing a new and unexpected challenge: a shortage of workers. It's one of the issues business leaders are discussing at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Christophe Catoir, President of Adecco, tells FRANCE…

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Davos 2022: International community 'must do more' on food, energy crises

The 2022 edition of the World Economic Forum is largely focused on Russia's war in Ukraine and its implications for the global economy. As food and fuel prices soar and shortages loom, the head of the UN Development Program, Achim Steiner, tells FRANCE 24's Business Editor Kate Moody that the…

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