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In this edition of Entre Nous we look at the weight that beauty trends have in France. We break down the current sardine craze and the claims it can improve one's skin. As tins fly off shelves, we also look at how French pharmacies have long surfed on the hype and attractive prices of French cosmetics and beauty products. Many have long been much-loved hotspots – for tourists and locals alike.
US space agency NASA is preparing to launch a robotic rescue mission to haul an ageing telescope into a higher orbit to save it from burning up as it falls back down to Earth. The next launch attempt is set for Wednesday after a previous liftoff was pushed back due to the weather.
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Aimée-Noel Mbiyozo, Senior Research Consultant at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). South Africa's recurring waves of anti migrant mobilisation reveal a deeper political and socioeconomic paradox. Mbiyozo argues that while public frustration over unemployment, inequality, corruption and failing public services is genuine, migrants have become convenient p...
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Aimée-Noel Mbiyozo, Senior Research Consultant at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). South Africa's recurring waves of anti migrant mobilisation reveal a deeper political and socioeconomic paradox. Mbiyozo argues that while public frustration over unemployment, inequality, corruption and failing public services is genuine, migrants have become convenient p...
Independent UN investigators are calling for action after releasing a report detailing what they call “deliberate killing of Palestinian children” by Israel. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry says that since October 7, 2023, the "essence of childhood" has been "destroyed" in Gaza and the West Bank. Speaking with FRANCE 24, Commission Chair Srinivasan Muralidhar said that among th...
Poland is one of the most restrictive countries in Europe for LGBT rights. Neither marriages nor civil partnerships for same-sex couples are legal there. But as of late May, Poland has legalised the recognition of same-sex marriages performed in third countries. The change comes after the European Court of Justice ruled that Warsaw was in contravention of EU free movement laws if it withdrew right...
Today’s FOCUS takes us to Poland, one of the most restrictive countries in Europe for LGBT rights. Neither marriage nor civil partnership for same-sex couples is legal in the country. But as of late May, Poland has legalised the recognition of same-sex marriages performed in third countries. The change comes after the European Court of Justice ruled that Warsaw was in contravention of EU free move...
For the third time in a row, the Netherlands exit the World Cup after a penalty shoot-out. Tied 1-1 with Morocco, Saibari scored the winning penalty to send the Atlas Lions into the Round of 16 where they will meet Canada. Meanwhile Paraguay caused a huge upset as they knocked out Germany, also on penalties. Tah had a last-minute goal ruled out for a foul on Paraguay's goalkeeper - was it the righ...
French fans were seen partying on the iconic Brooklyn Bridge this week ahead of their sides clash against Sweden in their first knockout game of the 2026 World Cup. On paper, France has an advantage, but manager Didier Deschamps has warned against being too confident and many fans are starting to feel the tension.
Police in Monaco and France launched a manhunt for a suspected bomber on Tuesday after three people were wounded by an explosion in the wealthy principality, including Ukrainian-born oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev. The attack was being investigated as attempted murder, but not being considered terrorism act.
Police in Monaco and France were searching for a suspected bomber on Tuesday after three people were wounded by an explosion in the wealthy principality, including Ukrainian-born oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev. The attack was being investigated as attempted murder, but not being considered terrorism act.
Police on Tuesday were searching for the suspect behind a parcel bomb that wounded a businessman of Ukrainian origin and two others in Monaco, after the unprecedented attack rocked the super-safe principality.
Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time and Brazil climbed out of a halftime hole to send Japan packing 2-1 in a World Cup round of 32 match Monday in Houston. France 24's Jan Onoszko has the reaction from Rio.
The heatwave that has swept across Europe in recent days has left farmers in France warning that many of their crops are likely to take a severe hit from the extreme weather - meaning prices are likely to rise for many supermarket goods.
US President Donald Trump said Iran requested a meeting on Tuesday in Qatar, despite Tehran denying any direct negotiations were planned with Washington on the deal aimed at ending the Middle East war. Washington and Tehran both have said they were sending teams to the Gulf state, but issued conflicting statements on most other details, including timing and purpose of the trip.
Rescuers from around the world pushed Tuesday to save any final survivors trapped under mountains of rubble after Venezuela's massive quakes that killed over 1,700 people, with tens of thousands still unaccounted for. Meanwhile, anger is growing over the government's slow and limited aid in a country mired in a deep crisis that has driven millions to emigrate in recent years.
Police in Monaco and neighbouring France were searching on Tuesday for a man suspected of detonating a makeshift bomb in Monaco that wounded several people, a local official said, while French and Ukrainian media reported that a Ukrainian-born oligarch was the intended target.
More than one million undocumented migrants in Spain have applied for legal status under a vast regularisation scheme launched in April that grants those eligible the right to live and work in the country. The window to apply for the programme closes Tuesday.
Over one million undocumented migrants in Spain have applied for legal status under a vast regularisation scheme launched in April that grants those eligible the right to live and work in the country. The window to apply for the programme closes Tuesday.
Central and Eastern Europe are now taking the brunt of an extreme heatwave that has swept Europe in recent days as it moves further east. Among the country's seeing temperatures soar is Ukraine, where the war-battered energy grid is struggling to cope amid the surge in demand for electricity.
Ukraine's energy grid is struggling to cope amid soaring temperatures as the war-torn country is hit by the deadly heatwave that has afflicted much of Europe over the last week. Russian drone and missile attacks have decimated Ukraine's energy network since Moscow invaded in February 2022 -- causing tens of billions of dollars worth of damage and leading to frequent power outages in the coldest an...
Decisions are expected this week from the US supreme court that will determine just how far Donald Trump can flex his executive power. But one of the most awaited rulings is on the president's efforts to roll back birthright citizenship. The case was argued in April and a final ruling is awaited on Tuesday. Caroline Baum explains.
You might know that the European Parliament is the only directly elected institution in the EU, and that it plays a crucial role as a co-legislator with the EU Council. But what does an MEP actually do? We meet three Belgian MEPs from contrasting political ideologies and parties. Through them, we explore some of the key European issues that they are working on.
Tomatoes cook on the vine and cereal crops get scorched – climate change is hitting French agriculture, and shoppers are poised to bear the brunt of it. Also, the EU and China set an October deadline to make progress on trade disputes, while the ECB Chief Christine Lagarde says the Eurozone economy is resilient enough to withstand an end to exceptional monetary policy measures.
Frustration is rising across Venezuela over a lack of government help in areas struck by deadly twin earthquakes last week, with miracle rescues increasingly rare and the death toll hitting more than 1,700 on Monday. France 24's Philip Turle takes a look at how president Delcy Rodriguez has dealt with the crisis.
Paraguay made history by beating Germany in the World Cup round of 16 (1–1, 4-3 on penalties). Paraguay could face France in the next round.
Shops shuttered, workers stayed home and police fanned out across South Africa on Tuesday as fears mounted that planned anti-immigrant protests would descend into violence. Thousands of foreigners already fled ahead of the unauthorised June 30 "deadline" set by anti-immigrant groups for all migrants to leave the country.
A vast migrant regularisation launched by Spain's leftist government in defiance of a growing European crackdown on irregular immigration ends on Tuesday, with the final hopefuls scrambling to secure their legal status. The government has said more than one million people have applied. France 24's correspondent in Madrid Sarah Morris has the latest.
It's one of the EU's most important instruments, but one of the least talked-about ones: cohesion policy aims to reduce disparities between Europe's regions, and make sure no part of Europe is left behind. We commissioned a video competition, inviting young people from high schools, universities and journalism schools to take part.
It's no secret that the EU is caught in a maelstrom of disinformation aimed at undermining its credibility. In response, FRANCE 24 commissioned a video competition, inviting high school pupils, university students and journalism school students to take part.
