Author: France 24

In this episode of arts24, Eve Jackson sits down with Scandar Copti – a Palestinian filmmaker, Israeli citizen and one of the most original cinematic voices working today. His new film, “Happy Holidays”, is set in the northern city of Haifa and unfolds in four interwoven chapters, following the intersecting lives of Palestinian Christians and Jewish Israelis. As these characters navigate love, gender roles and the invisible weight of politics, the film reveals a society shaped as much by silence as by conflict.

Israel’s military said Friday it was suspending the pauses during which it had been allowing food and other humanitarian aid to enter the famine-stricken Gaza City, saying it was in the “initial phases” of its planned offensive in the territory’s largest city. Israel also said it had recovered the bodies of two hostages held in the devastated enclave. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Both Liverpool and Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the league phase of the Champions League, while Tottenham and Newcastle must both play reigning champions Paris St-Germain.

FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney speaks with Lawrence Gostin, Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre on National and Global Health Law, about CDC Director Susan Monarez’s firing by Donald Trump. He says that the latest development is ‘a very dangerous moment for the United States’ and part of a ‘systematic assault on science, public health and vaccinations’.

This week, we are at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris – not for the French Open tennis tournament, but to meet business leaders who are gathered for the annual end-of-summer conference of Medef, France’s largest employers’ federation. This year’s theme “Jeu décisif” is a tennis metaphor meaning “tie-break”, reflecting the decisive moment businesses are facing. From Donald Trump’s trade war to political instability in the country, how do French entrepreneurs plan to navigate through another year of geopolitical uncertainty? FRANCE 24’s Yuka Royer has been finding out.

In this edition of arts24 with Eve Jackson, dive into the dazzling opening night of the Venice Film Festival. From Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton to George Clooney and Heidi Klum, we take you inside the star-studded red carpet moments. Also on the programme: an exhibition giving “Downton Abbey” fans the chance to own a piece of television history. From costumes to iconic props and even the Grantham family’s car, these treasured items are on display in London ahead of a charity auction at Bonhams.

At least 32 people were killed and more than 100 injured on Saturday morning when Israeli troops opened fire on crowds of Palestinians seeking food from two aid distribution hubs in southern Gaza, according to witnesses and hospital officials. Israeli defence forces said that an evacuation from Gaza City is now “inevitable”. For more, France24 spoke with Bahaa Zaqout, resident of Deir-al-Balah.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion appeared subdued in the early stages of the match before powering through to a 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-3 6-1 win against qualifier Z. Svajda. Top seed 4 Taylor Fritz lost his first set against Lloyd Harris before powering back to set up a match with Jerome Kym. 

The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Gilead Sciences’ twice-yearly injection for preventing HIV infection, the company said on Tuesday. Story by Eliza Herbert.

The United States’ 50% tariff on Indian goods came into effect this Wednesday, making India the target of President Donald Trump’s largest import duties in Asia. Half of these levies have been imposed because of India’s purchases of Russian crude oil, which have surged since the start of the war in Ukraine. In this edition, we see what impact the move could have on the Indian economy and how the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has responded to the worsening ties with the White House.