Opposition groups in Italy are accusing the government of freeing the head of Libya's judicial police because it relies on Libyan security forces to check the flow of African migrants crossing the Mediterranean. Osama Njeem was released despite being wanted by the International Criminal Court over a string of human rights abuses, including murder, …

Luanda announced its plan to get Kinshasa and the M23 militia leaders around a table in the Angolan capital in the near future not long after Congolese president Felix Tshisekedi met with his Angolan counterpart on Tuesday to discuss the regional implications of the conflict. More than 7000 people have died in the M23's offensive this year, and nei…

In the latest twist in an escalating trade war between the US and Canada, Donald Trump announced doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium to 50% only to halt them hours later, after Ontario's premier Doug Ford suspended a planned 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the United States. Wall Street had another chaotic trading day. Plus, em…

It's got a population smaller than Paris’ Latin Quarter, but thanks to Donald Trump, the whole world’s watching Greenland. As citizens of the Arctic Danish dependency choose between six main parties, all pro-independence to varying degrees, we’ll ask how locals voting in parliamentary elections feel about the US president promising Congress to get …

The French capital’s diverse venues are once again the backdrop for ready-to-wear collections, with local and international labels presenting their looks. Fashion critic Samantha Tse takes us through the highlights and introduces us to British designer Sarah Burton, who is the newly appointed creative director at Givenchy. Stars from the worlds of …

It's a book that tells the astonishing story of the books that were smuggled across the Iron curtain during and after the Second World War. Described by the Observer as a “gripping account of an intriguing and little-known Cold War moment”, "The CIA book Club – the best kept secret of the cold war" recounts the tale of how millions of books made it…

On this edition of Entre Nous, we take a deep dive into reading. On France’s National Reading Day, Solange Mougin looks at children’s reading habits and how the #BookTok phenomenon is introducing teens to viral books, specifically romance and dark romance novels. We’re joined by digital parenting coach Elizabeth Milovidov, who explains how to safel…

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines has become the epicentre of online child sexual abuse. Clients, mostly Westerners, pay just a few dozen dollars to watch the live rape of a child. The perpetrators of these crimes are often family members – acts of incest monetised by extremely poor Filipinos, who can earn the equivalent of a year’s sala…

For the first time ever, fishermen in the Bay of Biscay are testing new high tech fishing gear that "speak dolphin language" to warn them of danger. The aim : reduce bycatch, after tens of thousands of dolphins drowned in fishing nets in recent years. Could ultrasound beacons save marine life and support the fishing industry ? FRANCE 24’s Aurore Cl…

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, March 11: Reactions in the press after a US oil tanker and cargo ship collided in the North Sea. The Italian daily La Repubblica looks at the nefarious Greek port where the tanker was refuelling, a port know to have distributed Russian oil. The Columbia University pro-Palestinian student leader Mahmoud Khalil is arrested ami…

As Sudan's brutal conflict drags on, doctors without borders and aid workers are working tirelessly to provide relief to victims of the world's biggest humanitarian crisis from the coastal city and now de facto capital – Port-Sudan. Bastien Renouil and Mohamed Farhat bring you this exclusive report.FRANCE 24 English による

Wall Street stocks plummeted after Donald Trump refused to rule out the possibility of a recession resulting from his tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 89 points, the S&P 500 closed down 2.7 percent and the Nasdaq sank 4 percent, its biggest one-day loss in five years. Tesla shares nosedived, closing the day down 15 percent as a bac…

Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, will hold parliamentary elections on March 11 with independence a key campaign theme after US President Donald Trump said he wants control over the world's biggest island. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Matt Qvortrup, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for European Studies at the Australian…

In Syria, which is witnessing its deadliest violence since the toppling of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, gruelling images showing attacks and dead civilians have emerged. But there has also been plenty of images circulating online using misleading, out-of-context, and dated footage. Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake.…

Three months on, could Syria slide back into civil war? In the Alawite bastion of ousted president Bashar al-Assad, the bloodiest week in years with attacks and revenge killings of civilians that the new masters of Damascus are scrambling to contain. Why did the Mediterranean coast region erupt? What triggered it?…

This week we welcome Icelandic folk artist Árný Margrét who has just released her new album "I Miss You, I Do". Her award winning debut ("They Only Talk About The Weather") garnered rave reviews and fans across the world and led her to tour the US extensively. The states contrasted wildly with her native country and inspired her song-writing and sh…

A Parisian artist has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how artists need to use their art as a form of self-expression. Jessie Kanelos Weiner encourages people in her new book – “Thinking in Watercolor: A Daily Practice to Unlock Your Creativity & Discover Your Inner Artist” – to adapt their techniques to share their personal experiences. Weiner says that …

President Donald Trump says the US economy is “in transition” as his vacillating tariff policies and government downsizing spread chaos and confusion along manufacturing supply chains. Canada faces a trade war not just with the US but with China as well, and Greenlanders consider their territory's mineral wealth as its strategic importance grows.…

"The worst European hotspot for PFAS" is located in Belgium, in the small town of Zwijndrecht, near Antwerp. There, for 25 years, the American factory 3M manufactured perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), one of the oldest of substances that is highly toxic to health and the environment. In Europe, there are an estimated 2,300 other such "hotspots" and…

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 10: The Canadian papers react to Mark Carney winning the Liberal leadership race, as he is set to become the country's next PM. Also, JD Vance's cousin gives an interview detailing his time on the frontline in Ukraine. Plus, former tennis star Sergiy Stakhovsky discusses fighting for his country. Elsewhere, the Kuwaiti …

As part of our coverage for International Women’s Day on the March 8, we are looking into the phenomenon of human trafficking from Africa to Europe. Thousands of women arrive in Italy, victims of sex-trafficking, after a gruelling journey across the Mediterranean. Once in Italy, many of them fall into the hands of prostitution rings. Obliged to rei…

The United States is no longer part of a climate agreement that should have helped South Africa to switch from coal to green energy. Also, Rwanda faces recurring accusations of exploiting neighbouring DR Congo’s natural resources. And Africa has the highest rate of female entrepreneurial activity in the world, but many obstacles continue to hold wo…

This week, the US tightened the screws on Ukraine, pausing military aid until Kyiv shows more willingness to negotiate – starting with handing over half its rare earth resources to America. Moscow welcomed the shift, calling it “aligned with the Kremlin’s vision,” while Ukraine scrambled to smooth things over with a letter to Trump.…

For the best part of five decades, Jacques Attali has been whispering in the ears of French presidents. Initially an economist, he has written over 80 books and essays, sat in some of the most secret high-level meetings alongside former president François Mitterrand, and was the architect of Mikhail Gorbachev's 1991 presence at the G7 in the UK. At…

Rena Sofer looks back on her original run Port Charles run and reflects on her return as Lois (replete with custom nails!) with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest DAYS casting changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Hayley Erin looks back on her first Y&R run as Abby and talks about her recent return as Claire, shares memories of her time as GH’s Kiki, reveals how parenting twin girls is going and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also catch up on the latest casting news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr…

Elia Cantu talks about her past as a DAYS fan, her work as a makeup artist, how it felt to be cast as Salem’s Jada and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also remember the life of the late Billy Miller (ex-Billy, Y&R et al). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri…

Kassie DePaiva talks about reprising the role of DAYS’s Eve, previews her GH return as Blair, reveals what she’s up to now and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest storylines making headlines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…

Kyle Lowder opens up about returning to DAYS as Rex, attending the funerals of Victor and his late portrayer, John Aniston, his new job as a news anchor and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest casting changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar…

Rachel Melvin looks back on her first DAYS run as Chelsea and her upcoming return, her memories of John Aniston (ex-Victor, DAYS), her experience on Dumb and Dumber To and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also remember the late Arleen Sorkin and tease the stories coming up this fall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…

Bonnie Burroughs looks back on the highs and lows of her career, explains why playing Gladys is her all-time favorite job and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the passing of daytime vet Nancy Frangione and the latest casting news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

Austin Peck recalls his soap experiences on DAYS, AS THE WORLD TURNS and ONE LIFE TO LIVE, recalls a chance encounter with Ronn Moss (ex-Ridge, B&B), describes life with wife Terri Conn (ex-Katie, ATWT) and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the last casting and storyline news. See Privacy Policy at https://ar…

Kate Mansi recounts her entrée into show business, reflects on playing DAYS’s Abigail, talks about joining GH as Kristina and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview the biggest stories coming up across the dial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy…

Vail Bloom opens up about how she broke into the biz, coming back to Y&R as Heather, her time on VANDERPUMP RULES and more with Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest casting news and story spoilers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info…

Walt Willey looks back on his acting journey that led him to becoming ALL MY CHILDREN’s Jack, working with Susan Lucci and Michael B. Jordan, reprising his signature role on GH and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also remember the late Andrea Evans and Jeffrey Carlson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…

Miranda Wilson reflects on her first run as DAYS’s Megan and comeback decades later, her other soap roles, her life in Europe and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview the hottest stories coming up on every show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva…

Zuleyka Silver (Audra, Y&R) chronicles her journey to Genoa City, offers insight into her cunning character, gives her take on Audra’s hook-up with Kyle and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also pay homage to the late Nicolas Coster and Brett Hadley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not…

Tanisha Harper shares her path to the role of GH’s Jordan, from modeling to magazine editing and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest storylines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Sharon Case looks back on her nearly 30-year run as Y&R’s Sharon, talks about her path to Genoa City, her recent on-screen reconnection with Linden Ashby (Cameron) and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss our favorite soap weddings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…

Julie Pinson traces her soap past, from PORT CHARLES to Y&R to DAYS to AS THE WORLD TURNS, talks about life with hubby Billy Warlock (ex-Frankie, DAYS et al), what she’s up to now and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest casting news and stars we would love to see return. See Privacy Policy at https:/…

Jill Larson (ex-Opal, ALL MY CHILDREN et al) discusses her soap journey, her latest movie role and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview the upcoming twist in DAYS’s latest “who’s the daddy?” yarn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

Linden Ashby talks about his daytime start on LOVING, meeting wife Susan Walters (Diane, Y&R), his film and prime-time credits, his return to Y&R as Cameron and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest news and casting changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

Billy Warlock shares memories of his various daytime roles, from DAYS’s Frankie to GH’s A.J., his BAYWATCH run, his new life in Colorado and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the Daytime Emmy postponement and preview what’s coming up on all the soaps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…

Michael Corbett remembers his early roles on RYAN’S HOPE and SEARCH FOR TOMORROW, his memorable run as Y&R’s David Kimble, his current successes and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also remember the late Jacklyn Zeman (ex-Bobbie, GH et al). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…

Annika Noelle talks about her path to B&B, Hope’s current storyline, the reality show she’d love to be a guest on and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also break down the latest casting shockers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Tabyana Ali reflects on her entry into show biz, her emotional audition process for GH, the popularity of Trina’s pairing with Spencer and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the 2023 Daytime Emmy nominations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…

Brandon Barash talks about the transitions from Stefan to Jake to Stefan in Salem, his GH past as Johnny, his recent real-life wedding and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also break down the latest soap news and hot storylines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c…

Lynn Herring (Lucy) shares behind-the-scenes secrets of the Nurses’ Ball, reflects on her early days in Port Charles and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss Y&R and GH’s splashy anniversary episodes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s…

Kristian Alfonso (Hope) and Peter Reckell (Bo) talk about their DAYS comeback, reflect on their favorite memories from their 40-year history in Salem, answer fan questions and more with Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest soap news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:…

Evan Hofer (Dex) talks about his path to Port Charles, the Dex/Josslyn romance, his not-so-secret crush on a co-star and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview Y&R’s 50th anniversary celebration and GH’s tribute to Epiphany. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1…