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Local Greeks pushed out as mass tourism takes over Athens

In Greece, the success of the tourist industry is making it difficult for local Greeks to keep up with surging property prices. Short-term rentals are booming, while chain stores are replacing local retailers. Residents are being forced out, with more than 40 percent of their disposable income spent on housing…

France 24 · Apr 9, 2024

A look back at the Panama Papers scandal, as first day of trial ends

The trial of 27 people charged in the "Panama Papers" tax evasion and money laundering scandal opened in Panama on Monday. After the first day of hearings, we take a look back at the bombshell investigation that showed how the world's rich and famous used shell companies to avoid their…

France 24 · Apr 9, 2024

France Migrant Graves Recount Tragic Channel Crossings

After 20-year-old Sudanese migrant Yasser died trying to climb onto a truck crossing the Channel to Britain, he was laid to rest far from his home country in a cemetery in northern France.

International Business Times · Apr 9, 2024

Celebrating 120 Years Of Entente Cordiale Between France And UK

The 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale celebrated with French and British troops in Changing of the Guard ceremonies, showcasing the strong bond bet...

Top News · Apr 8, 2024

Let’s move to Disney town! Will life in its 2,000 themed homes be a dream or a nightmare?

Starting at $1m, a Disney home offers Disney art classes, Disney dinners, a Disney clubhouse and a Disney lake that never changes colour. We explore the House of Mouse’s plans for curated living

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2024

‘Exceptional’ Sahara dust cloud heading across Europe

A massive dust plume is crossing Europe, deteriorating air quality in many areas, warns the European climate monitor. The phenomenon has been increasing in recent years, and this is the third dust episode in two weeks.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 8, 2024

French, UK troops swap guards to mark 120 years of friendship since Entente Cordiale

French and British troops on Monday swapped roles to take part in changing of the guard ceremonies outside the palaces of the other country's head of state, in an unprecedented move to celebrate 120 years since the Entente Cordiale.

France 24 · Apr 8, 2024

Macron acknowledges France's 'failure to heed warnings' of looming massacres in Rwanda

As Rwandans began to commemorate the painful memories of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, on Sunday French President Emmanuel Macron released a video message from France.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 8, 2024

Music show: Thomas de Pourquery puts pop twist on jazz genre

In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim meets French musician Thomas de Pourquery. The saxophonist, singer, composer and actor has fronted a variety of music collectives such as "Supersonic", as well as working with the likes of Metronomy and Jeanne Added. As a saxophonist, he won…

France 24 · Apr 8, 2024

French rugby great Andre Boniface, epitome of 'French flair', dies at 89

Andre Boniface, one of French rugby's greatest players in the 1950s and 1960s, died in Bayonne on Monday at the age of 89, his family told AFP.

France 24 · Apr 8, 2024