Author: France 24

There were no miracles for University student Oliver Tarvet in his match against Carlos Alcaraz while Aryna Sabalenka had to fight to beat Marie Bouzkova in straight sets. 

A Strasbourg court has authorised the permanent containment of approximately 42,000 tonnes of highly toxic chemical waste: cyanide, arsenic, mercury, and more, at the former Stocamine potash mine. France is set to inject concrete and seal the mine galleries to protect Europe’s largest aquifer. Geological subsidence, heat-induced rock shifts, and corroding barriers raise fears of eventual leakage into the Upper Rhine aquifer, which supplies drinking water to millions across France, Germany, and Switzerland. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on this veritable “timebomb for future generations”, FRANCE 24’s Eve Irvine welcomes Marcos Buser, Geologist and Social Scientist.

Report shows recent heatwaves across Europe could slow economic growth by half a percentage point in 2025. But first, US President Donald Trump announces a trade deal with Vietnam. Plus, a French court has sentenced three former Ubisoft executives to suspended jail terms for harassment at the company.

On the night of June 24 to 25, a fire completely destroyed a Palestinian house. The local population blamed the fire on Israeli settlers from the nearby settlement, built on the site of Susya, a former Palestinian village.

This week on arts24’s film show, presenter Eve Jackson and film critic Emma Jones dive into four exciting new releases. First up is “Jurassic World: Rebirth”, directed by Gareth Edwards, which reinvigorates the beloved dinosaur franchise with fresh faces like Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali.

Real Madrid advanced to the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday after beating European rivals Juventus 1-0. Spanish sensation Gonzalo García scored the only goal of the match, while Kylian Mbappé made his tournament debut after missing the first round due to illness.

Europe isn’t just at risk of the direct effects of climate change, it is also exposed to the indirect effects of infectious disease like dengue, chikungunya and West Nile Virus – which are expanding their territories northward.  

School will soon be out for the summer here in France, which can mean a long break for children and teenagers. But what about screens? We know that with kids at home, routines are disrupted and the temptation of digital distraction is stronger than ever. So how can families find the right balance? Elizabeth Milovidov has the answers in this edition of Entre Nous.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday lashed out at a satirical magazine following allegations that it had published a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed, calling it a “vile provocation”.  As protests erupted in Istanbul, the magazine’s top editor said the image had been misinterpreted and was “not a caricature of Prophet Mohammed”. 

New romantic comedy “Materialists” dives into the world of high-end dating in Manhattan, where luxury, status and desire blur the lines of love. Dakota Johnson stars as a professional matchmaker, caught between Pedro Pascal’s millionaire dreamboat and Chris Evans as her idealistic ex. Oscar-nominated director Celine Song describes the film as a “Victorian romance for 2025”, showing how dating today can feel like a game of social value and transactions. Eve Jackson meets Celine in Paris – and hits the streets – to ask: is love still about connection, or has it become a carefully calculated deal?