Author: France 24

Apple TV+’s dark sci-fi drama “Severance” topped the 77th Emmy Awards nominations with 27 nods, signalling strong early favour in this year’s race. HBO Max’s Batman spinoff “The Penguin” followed closely with 24 nominations, while comedy favourites “Hacks” and “The Bear” dominated their categories. The awards ceremony is set for September 14 in Los Angeles.

Belgian champion Tim Wellens soloed to his first Tour de France victory on Stage 15, becoming the 113th rider in history to claim stage wins at all three Grand Tours. Tadej Pogacar retained the yellow jersey ahead of Monday’s rest day.

Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that it was “unlikely” he would fire the chairman of the US Federal Reserve, after reportedly floating the idea to Republican lawmakers. The US president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates fast enough, but is constrained in his ability to dismiss him. Also in this edition, Brazil calls for “urgent talks” with Washington over looming 50 percent tariffs that are set to take effect on August 1.

A fragile ceasefire has brought calm to Syria’s Sweida province after a week of deadly sectarian fighting that left over 1,000 dead and displaced more than 128,000. Druze fighters, Bedouin groups and government forces were drawn into the conflict, with Israeli strikes and Islamist factions escalating the violence.

In this episode of arts24 with Eve Jackson, we explore the 56th Rencontres d’Arles festival in France, where women and Indigenous artists like Caroline Monnet take centre stage, challenging colonial narratives and celebrating resilience through photography and art. Plus, get previews of London’s new burlesque musical “Diamonds and Dust” starring Dita Von Teese, Oasis’s triumphant return to Manchester and the global Netflix sensation “KPop Demon Hunters”.

France were left lamenting another European exit at the hands of Germany on Saturday in a stunning 6-5 penalty shootout loss in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals, despite an early red card handing them numerical advantage for most of the game. The crushing defeat leaves Les Bleues still searching for their first major tournament title.

This week, we focus on the unprecedented immigration crackdown currently taking place in the United States under President Donald Trump. We head to Los Angeles, where our team meets local business owners whose shops are on the brink of bankruptcy, as workers and customers are staying home to avoid ICE raids. Plus, Charles Pellegrin talks to Tara Watson, director of the Center for Economic Security and Opportunity at the Brookings Institution.

The Syrian presidency on Saturday announced an immediate ceasefire after days of sectarian violence in the predominantly Druze province of Sweida that left more than 900 people dead, according to a war monitor. The US envoy to Syria earlier said that Israel and Syria had agreed to a ceasefire following Israel’s intervention this week in support of Druze armed groups that clashed with Bedouin clans and government forces. France24 International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani explains.

Whether it involves making space for the trans community, raising awareness about conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine, expressing their distrust of conventional conservative attitudes or funding scientific research that has nothing to do with the fashion industry, Jeanne Friot, Rick Owens, Issey Miyake, Walter van Beirendonck and Agnès b. are all deeply committed to their causes. FRANCE 24 takes a closer look.

Tadej Pogacar claimed a commanding victory in Stage 13 of the Tour de France on Friday, winning the 10.9km time trial and extending his overall lead to four minutes and seven seconds. The defending champion’s second straight stage win leaves Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel trailing in the overall standings.