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Brazil still grappling with dark period of military dictatorship, 60 years on

Six decades after the military coup that plunged Brazil into 21 years of dictatorship, the country is still struggling with its old demons. FRANCE 24’s team went to meet deeply divided Brazilians – Bolsonaro supporters who are nostalgic for the dictatorship and survivors and left-wingers who want to make sure…

France 24

US Gaza protests put student journalists in spotlight

Student journalists were thrust into the spotlight this week, covering pro-Palestinian protests taking place at universities across the United States. They were plugged into the story in ways that national media organisations couldn't be. We discuss the media coverage of the protests and the challenge of reporting on them. FRANCE…

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Indian elections: The videos causing a stir online

India's mammoth general election is well under way, with the first two phases of voting over and five more to go. FRANCE 24's Leela Jacinto looks at online campaigning and some controversies that are flaring up. Next, we speak to PEN America about their latest Freedom to Write Index. Writers…

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Campus protests over the war in Gaza have gone international

Students in the U.K., France and Mexico have sought to erect what many of them call "solidarity encampments," prompting a variety of responses from university authorities and local law enforcement.

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Police remove pro-Palestinian students occupying Paris university

Police entered Paris's prestigious Sciences Po university on Friday to remove dozens of students staging a pro-Palestinian sit-in in the entrance hall, as opposition to the Israel-Hamas conflict spreads to higher education institutions in other parts of France.

Radio France Internationale

Quins’ Danny Wilson believes past wins in France will aid side in Toulouse semi

Harlequins have won at Racing 92 and Bordeaux this season and Danny Wilson promised to attack, saying: ‘To beat Toulouse you have to score a fair few tries’

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Chips, cars and cognac: What's on the menu for Xi's Europe visit

On Sunday, Chinese President Xi Jinping will come to Europe for the first time in five years, staying in France until Tuesday. Aside from the Ukraine war, technology – computer chips and green tech in particular – could be the most important talking point on the agenda. FRANCE 24's Peter…

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Little Hope Of Ukraine Breakthrough During Xi France Visit: Observers

French President Emmanuel Macron will next week make a new push to try and dissuade China's Xi Jinping from supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine but is unlikely to make a breakthrough on ending the conflict during the visit, observers say.

International Business Times

Legal loopholes are undermining press freedom in France, report warns

This year’s World Press Freedom index puts France in 21st place out of 180 countries – a slight improvement on 2023. But a report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warns that the right to information continues to be threatened by a legislative loophole that gives authorities the power to prosecute…

Radio France Internationale

World Press Freedom Day: Gazan journalists in the line of fire

More than six months after the start of Israel's devastating offensive in response to the October 7 attacks, Palestinian journalists in Gaza continue to pay a heavy price. According to the NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF), more than 100 have been killed, with at least 20 slain in the line…

France 24

Trust deficit at the heart of India’s electronic voting debate

As voters in more than 80 constituencies were casting their ballots on April 26 in the second phase of India’s mammoth general election, the country’s Supreme Court issued a critical ruling on the electoral voting system. Rejecting a petition filed by an NGO, the court ruled that India needs to…

France 24

France and Japan agree to start talks on military cooperation deal

France and Japan have agreed to start formal talks on a deal to share military training and operations amid rising maritime tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, and the war in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Xi Jinping's European Tour Focuses On Trade And Diplomacy

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's European tour focuses on trade, investments, and strategic alliances with France, Hungary, and Serbia, shaping global geopolitics.

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Captivating Beauty: The Radiant Presence Of Clémence Botino

Discover the grace, elegance, and inner strength of Clémence Botino, the reigning Miss France, who advocates for important causes and inspires others with ...

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Paris university refuses to cut ties with Israel amid pro-Palestinian protests

As university campuses around France shut down in the face of pro-Palestinian protests, administrators at the prestigious Sciences Po university in Paris refused to accede to demands to end partnerships with Israeli institutions. The higher education minister has asked university presidents to quell protests using all means at their disposal.

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Euro 2024: The players with the most appearances at the European Championship

Which stars have got the most Euros games under their belts?

France 24

The art of taking a break: Are the French always on vacation?

In this week’s show, we focus on working life in France, or rather the time that French people take off work. The French have the reputation of being on vacation a lot. Compared to other countries, France is very generous when it comes to annual leave. So what's behind this…

RideApart

The 24 Heures Motos Drew A Massive Crowd at Le Mans

78,800 people traveled to Le Mans in France to watch the opening round of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship.

France 24

One Rohingya refugee's tale of survival: The story of Noor Azizah

A Rohingya refugee who fled Myanmar as a child with her family has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how heartbreaking it is to see what has happened to her people since. She and her siblings have all made successful careers for themselves outside of Myanmar, but she spoke to us…

France 24

Europe sees slide in foreign direct investment, EY survey shows

The number of foreign direct investment projects in Europe fell 4 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year, the first decline since the pandemic. Germany was hit particularly hard with a 12 percent drop in FDI projects, amid concern over its economic slowdown and energy security. France's tally fell…

International Business Times

French Govt To 'Fight' TotalEnergies New York Listing

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne told Bloomberg last week he was thinking about moving the listing across the Atlantic, as North American institutional investors come close to making up a majority of shareholders.

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