In tonight's edition : thousands of protesters in Nigeria and dozens in the UK turn out to protest against energy giant Shell at the start of a landmark case brought by communities whose livelihoods have been devastated by decades of oil spills.
In this week's Across Africa: Tech innovators tailoring Artificial Intelligence to the continent's context head to Paris for a global summit on the tech's next steps. A parallel event spotlights the regional push to develop AI in Africa's own image. Dr Shikoh Gitau of digital transformation lab Qhala joins Georja for a... more
Out of context videos fuelled false rumours that President Emmanuel Macron "ignored" India's PM Narendra Modi, who was also his co-chair of the Paris AI Action summit. Initially sourced back to pro-Russian media outlets, this falsehood racked up criticism towards the French President. The longer video gives context and... more
US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on trading partners. They won't go into effect immediately but could be imposed within weeks. The announcement comes just ahead of Trump's meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who's country Trump says imposes some of the highest tariffs in... more
After the Paris AI Action Summit wrapped up earlier this week, we look at the future of AI governance and its impact on the global economy. In a bid to make up for lost time, Europe and France have pledged significant boosts in artificial intelligence investments and promised to keep regulations from stifling innovatio... more
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein reacted to US President Donald Trump's plan to "own" the Gaza Strip and to relocate its inhabitants to countries like Egypt and Jordan. "We are with the right of self-determination of the Palestinian people," Hussein said. "To displace them, to transfe... more
Salman Rushdie has been getting death threats for more than 35 years. The Indian-born British-American novelist sparked outrage with his book "The Satanic Verses" in 1988. It was declared blasphemous by many Muslims, so much so that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa against him, calling for his de... more
A Ukrainian photographer has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the scars the war has left on his country, and how he tries to reflect them in his work. Vic Bakin's pictures feature Ukraine's youth, most recently as they relax away from the front lines. He spoke to us in Perspective.
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 13: The political crisis in Austria deepens after coalition government talks fail once again and far-right leader Herbert Kickl gives back the mandate to form a coalition. What's next? Also: French Prime Minister François Bayrou threatens to sue over allegations he covered up physical ... more
Since 2000, African countries eligible for preferential market access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) have seen a considerable increase in their exports to the US. But that piece of legislation comes up for renewal this year – while President Donald Trump and his protectionist views on global trade ... more
In tonight's edition: Regional tensions continue to rise as M23 rebels continue their advance through eastern DR Congo. Thousands of people have been killed since the Rwandan-backed rebels stepped up their offensive by capturing Goma in North Kivu. Kinshasa has called for another emergency meeting of the Southern and E... more
After Kanye West put a T-shirt with a swastika design up for sale and following a series of anti-Semitic slurs on X, a viral video is going around where we see Jewish celebrities giving the US rapper "the finger". We explain in this edition of Truth or Fake.
A new IISS study shows Russian defence spending exceeds all of Europe's combined, adding weight to worries that after Ukraine, Russia would be capable of attacking other parts of the continent. Also, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wrapped up a two-day visit to France, with French President Emmanuel Macron work... more
Remember the run-up to Inauguration Day in the US, when Donald Trump's envoy twisted arms to push a Gaza ceasefire over the line? How did we so quickly go to Trump not only doubling down on his plan to forcibly deport the entire Palestinian population of Gaza, but also telling visitors like the king of Jordan to take t... more
One of Russia’s leading critics has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how Moscow uses its criticism of the west to justify the poor living conditions of its people and the need for constant repression. Dmitry Glukhovsky, who has been sentenced in absentia to 8 and a half years in jail after accusing President Vladimir Putin of... more
From Brady Corbet’s haunting “The Brutalist” about a Holocaust survivor in 1950s America to the raw and emotional “From Ground Zero”, an anthology capturing life under siege in Gaza, Eve Jackson and film critic Emma Jones take us through this week’s standout releases. Also, get ready for the return of “Bridget Jones: M... more
On today's show, we explain the significance of the Maha Kumbh Mela. The festival is still underway in northern India and has continued uninterrupted even after a deadly stampede. The Hindu festival is expected to attract an estimated 450 million people over the course of 6 weeks.
In 50 years, winter sports have transformed the mountains, bringing prosperity to local communities. But the French Alps are heating up twice as fast as the rest of the planet. At low and medium altitudes, the lack of snow is making skiing almost impossible. With the Alps losing their white coats due to warmer temperat... more
In Madagascar, 673 rape cases involving minors were recorded in 2023. In January 2024 alone, at least 4 rapes were reported daily according to the Ministry of Justice ... figures that are likely underestimated. Madagascar is also one of the top 10 countries in the world for online child pornography. To tackle this prob... more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who also heads US President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spoke to the media to defend his efforts to slash government spending and reduce the US federal workforce. This comes as Trump signed a new executive order giving DOGE further authority to pursue its mission. Als... more
February 11th marks Safer Internet Day – as its name suggests,the day is aimed at promoting a safer and more responsible digital world, especially for children and families. Elizabeth Milovidov from digitalparentingcoach.com tells us what risks children face online and what parents should be aware of.
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 12: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Marseille in order to inaugurate his country's second consulate in France. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky gives an exclusive interview to The Guardian. Also, a petition urging Denmark to buy California goes viral. Final... more
Fighting erupts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a brief lull in the conflict and a call for a ceasefire by African leaders. Also, as the AI Action Summit wraps up Tuesday in Paris, we head to Sierra Leone in West Africa, where they've already started testing ways to use the technology to shore up a strain... more
Viral posts on X, mainly shared by conservative users, make the misleading claim that media organisations like Politico received over 8 million dollars in USAID funds during the 2024 fiscal year. We explain in this edition of Truth or Fake.
With one of the longest and most complex supply chains, the fashion industry faces challenges in ensuring fair and ethical practices in the manufacturing process. As a major meeting on due diligence in the sector takes place at the OECD, Kalpona Akter, founder of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity, speaks to F... more