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What the last veterans can teach us all as D-Day fades from memory

Nearly 80 years since the Allied invasion, the testimony of Charles Shay, a 99-year-old former US army medic, reminds us of the significance of that day

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024

Euros winners without playing a match

A look at the European champions who never got on the pitch as their national teams triumphed...

FourFourTwo · May 26, 2024

Arts24 in Cannes: Elle Fanning on her female role models in the film industry

Elle Fanning talked to France 24 at the 77th edition of the Cannes film festival. The actress was in town to present L'Oréal's "Lights on Women's Worth" award, an initiative to shine a spotlight on young female directors. She told Jennifer Ben Brahim about some of the women she has…

France 24 · May 25, 2024

First French tourists evacuated from New Caledonia as unrest continues

The first evacuation flights for French tourists stranded in New Caledonia due to riots in the Pacific territory took off Saturday, the high commission in the archipelago said.

Radio France Internationale · May 25, 2024

Coupe de France: Lyon face test of mettle during Mbappé's farewell show for PSG

Hoisting the Coupe de France trophy on Saturday night in Lille at the expense of Paris Saint-Germain would cap a remarkable turnaround for Lyon.

Radio France Internationale · May 25, 2024

Lakshya Sen a strong contender for Olympic glory: Vimal Kumar

BENGALURU: With Paris Olympics a little over eight weeks away, ace shuttler Lakshya Sen is in the final leg of his preparations. The man from Almora, who will feature in the Singapore Open starting next Tuesday, has been working on various aspects of his game, including fitness. In the lead…

The Times of India · May 25, 2024

Glenn Greenwald and Alan Dershowitz Debate Bombing Iran

The Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Glenn Greenwald takes on famed lawyer and author Alan Dershowitz.

Reason · May 24, 2024

EU struggles to come out on top in systemic rivalry with China

From human rights to technology, the European Union's relationship with China is a key issue for the bloc as voters in 27 countries prepare to cast their ballots in EU elections in June.

Radio France Internationale · May 24, 2024

Five decades on, what remains of the spirit of Portugal's Carnation Revolution?

The events of April 25, 1974 have left an indelible mark on the history of Portugal and Europe. That evening, a group of 200 left-leaning young Portuguese military captains walked out of their barracks and occupied strategic locations. Tired of the ravages of the dictatorship and colonisation, they won the…

France 24 · May 24, 2024

Spain’s Canary Islands overwhelmed by migrant arrivals

Located off Morocco, Spain's Canary Islands are facing their worst migrant crisis since 2006. In just one year, 30,000 migrants have arrived on the archipelago. The smallest island, El Hierro, saw 4,000 arrive in January alone. Despite locals and NGOs coming together to help out, El Hierro is overwhelmed. FRANCE…

France 24 · May 24, 2024