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Cubans mark May Day amid rising humanitarian crisis
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Cubans mark May Day amid rising humanitarian crisis

People are gathering in cities worldwide to mark International Workers' Day, taking to the streets to demand higher wages and better working conditions. Long observed as a public holiday led by unions advocating for workers’ rights, May 1 has seen large demonstrations this year. In Istanbul, tensions have escalated, with police using tear gas and arresting around 400 people. In Paris, protests are...

Youssou N'Dour and Fatoumata Diawara headline FEMUA 2026
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Youssou N'Dour and Fatoumata Diawara headline FEMUA 2026

Over the last 18 years, the FEMUA has established itself as a major date in the African cultural calendar, with concerts in Anoumabo and Dimbokro in Ivory Coast. Showcasing a continent of musical styles – including Afrobeat, rumba and rap – the event was founded by A'Salfo, frontman for the band Magic System. FRANCE 24's reporters tell us more about this year's line-up, special guest country Gabon...

Pimps in France turn to TikTok, luring minors into prostitution

Pimps in France turn to TikTok, luring minors into prostitution

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Behind ordinary-looking TikTok adverts for "rose sellers" lies a sordid reality: a recruitment scheme linked to prostitution, often targeting minors. A team from our sister channel France 2 dug into hundreds of social media videos showing how pimps in France are recruiting young girls via TikTok, promising them easy money and a glamorous lifestyle. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's ...

Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

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This world tour now takes us to Myanmar, where Aung San Suu Kyi will serve the remainder of her sentence under house arrest, following a decision by the head of the ruling junta, now acting as president. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate had until now been held in an undisclosed location.

60-day deadline for Congress' Iran war extension approval

60-day deadline for Congress' Iran war extension approval

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In the United States, lawmakers remain deadlocked over the War Powers Resolution, which requires Congress to approve continued military action or withdraw troops once hostilities reach the 60-day mark. With the deadline approaching and no agreement in sight, a decision remains out of reach. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle shares his insights.

60-day deadline for Congress' Iran war extension approval

60-day deadline for Congress' Iran war extension approval

France 24 •

In the United States, lawmakers remain deadlocked over the War Powers Resolution, which requires Congress to approve continued military action or withdraw troops once hostilities reach the 60-day mark. With the deadline approaching and no agreement in sight, a decision remains out of reach. France24 International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert shares his insights.

Do 10-year-old girls really need skincare routines?

Do 10-year-old girls really need skincare routines?

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In France, a new trend is raising eyebrows as an increasing number of children and pre-teens adopt elaborate skincare routines. But behind the glossy promise of perfect skin, experts warn that many of these products are ill-suited to young faces and may even increase the risk of allergies.

The industrial crisis is challenging both the EU and France's distinct social and economic models

The industrial crisis is challenging both the EU and France's distinct social and economic models

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On International Workers' Day, as demonstrators fill the streets of Paris under the banner of “bread, peace, and freedom,” William Hilderbrandt is pleased to welcome Rémi Bourgeot, Economist and Researcher at IRIS, and Author of Epistelem.org. What begins as a discussion about the sanctity of May 1st in France quickly descends into something more fundamental: an interrogation of the French and Eur...

Trump assassination attempt at press gala: Mainstream media and conspiracy theories

Trump assassination attempt at press gala: Mainstream media and conspiracy theories

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Moments after a would-be assassin attempted to storm last weekend's White House Correspondents' Dinner, social media was flooded with conspiracy theories that the shooting was "staged". This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at mainstream coverage and asks if it is amplifying or combatting the conspiracy theories. Our guest is David Gilbert, a reporter at Wired who covers disinformation and...

Congress reduces Bolsonaro's jair term

Congress reduces Bolsonaro's jair term

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Brazil’s Congress has voted to reduce the 27-year prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro, though the highly controversial decision is expected to be appealed. Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election, and the move to shorten his sentence is widely seen as a setback for current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as reported by Liza Kaminov...

President Macron attends Orion 26 excerices

President Macron attends Orion 26 excerices

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In France, President Emmanuel Macron attended the final phase of the “Orion 26” military exercises on Thursday, a large-scale combat simulation involving thousands of troops from France and several European nations. The drills, which began in February, highlight a growing focus on military readiness across Europe amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, as Monte Francis reports.

'A common enemy, but not a common project': A fragile jihadist-separatist alliance in Mali

'A common enemy, but not a common project': A fragile jihadist-separatist alliance in Mali

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Mali is facing its most serious security challenge in years as jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists launch coordinated attacks and tighten a blockade around the capital, Bamako, increasing pressure on the country’s military rulers. The latest escalation, however, raises fresh questions about the strength of the alliance between the two groups.

'Tsunami effect': Hormuz blockade impacts global supply chains, developing countries curtail imports

'Tsunami effect': Hormuz blockade impacts global supply chains, developing countries curtail imports

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Turning to the impact of the Middle East conflict on oil markets, global prices eased slightly on Friday after surging to a four-year high of over $126 per barrel the previous day, driven by fears that a prolonged war with Iran could worsen supply shortages. In related developments, the United Arab Emirates is set to formally exit OPEC, a move that could disrupt the region’s economic balance. Head...

Oil prices rise amid US-Iran impasse

Oil prices rise amid US-Iran impasse

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Turning to the impact of the Middle East conflict on oil markets, global prices eased slightly on Friday after surging to a four-year high of over $126 per barrel the previous day, driven by fears that a prolonged war with Iran could worsen supply shortages. In related developments, the United Arab Emirates is set to formally exit OPEC, a неожиданное move that could disrupt the region’s economic b...

May Day rallies across France to demand higher wages and better working conditions

May Day rallies across France to demand higher wages and better working conditions

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People are gathering in cities around the world to mark International Workers' Day, taking to the streets to demand higher wages and better working conditions. May 1 has long been a public holiday driven by unions advocating for workers’ rights. In Istanbul, tensions have been high, with police using tear gas and arresting around 200 people during protests held under the slogan “Bread, Peace, Free...

US administration says war "terminated", no approval needed

US administration says war "terminated", no approval needed

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In the United States, lawmakers remain deadlocked over the War Powers Resolution, which requires Congress to approve continued military action or withdraw troops once hostilities reach the 60-day mark. With the deadline approaching and no agreement in sight, a decision remains out of reach. France24 International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert shares his insights.

Australian Indigenous protesters and police clash over arrest of suspected killer of 5-year-old girl

Australian Indigenous protesters and police clash over arrest of suspected killer of 5-year-old girl

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Police fired tear gas into a crowd of hundreds of Indigenous people who gathered outside a hospital in the remote town of Alice Springs Thursday night following the arrest of a man accused of killing a five-year-old girl. Members of the crowd, who called for the suspect to be punished according to customary law, attacked police and emergency workers and set a number of vehicles on fire.

Hungary and Bulgaria elections: EU's new ally and new adversary?

Hungary and Bulgaria elections: EU's new ally and new adversary?

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In this week's Talking Europe, we take a moment to check the pulse of the European Parliament following a spate of European elections, to see how they'll impact the EU – and whether the EU should weigh on European domestic politics at all.

In Canada, Alberta's 'Maple MAGA' dream of independence

In Canada, Alberta's 'Maple MAGA' dream of independence

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In Canada's oil heartland of Alberta, separatism is no longer just a slogan. An unprecedented movement of independence supporters, aided by a reform from the western province's conservative government, has just cleared the way for a referendum to be held on October 19. This is a first in Canada since Quebec's failed independence referendum in 1995.

Is Iran's hybrid warfare behind anti-Semitic attacks in Europe?

Is Iran's hybrid warfare behind anti-Semitic attacks in Europe?

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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, May 1: The British papers are still covering the anti-Semitic attack in London. Meanwhile, The New York Times investigates hybrid warfare methods against Jewish targets. Next, a British advertising company is greenwashing the US oil industry. Also, Banksy has made another appearance. Finally, a trainee bus driver has a bad day at the office south of Paris.