Author: France 24

French-Armenian guitarist Waxx has just released a new cover album “Etincelles 2”, which features collaborations with beloved French artists such as rapper MC Solaar and singer Jain, as well as up-and-coming musicians like Solann. He tells Marjorie Hache about this new record and his first book “Shuffle”, which explores the stories behind the songs. They also check out new music from Guns N’ Roses, Sampa The Great and Melody’s Echo Chamber.

As celebrations kicked off marking the first anniversary on Monday of the ousting of former President Bashar Assad’s regime, Syrians are still struggling to heal after the dynasty’s repressive 50-year rule and a 14-year civil war that killed an estimated half-million people, displaced millions more and left the country battered and divided. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi welcomes Heiko Wimmen, Project Director for the International Crisis Group in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.

McLaren driver Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 championship at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Although Red Bull’s defending champion Max Verstappen won the race, Norris finished third, just behind his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, who came in second. This result put Norris two points ahead of Verstappen in the final season standings, clinching the title.

The European Union will release an updated plan this Wednesday to end its dependence on China for rare earths. These critical minerals are considered crucial in a number of high-stakes supply chains, notably in the defence, renewable energy and auto sectors, yet Beijing dominates both their mining and refining globally. Also in this edition, we look at how deforestation may have helped exacerbate recent floods in Indonesia.

British photographer Martin Parr, famed for his iconic depictions of British life, has died at 73, his studio announced on Sunday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he expected the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire to begin “very shortly” once Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage whose body was taken by Palestinian militants during the October 7, 2023 attacks.

Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, affects over 500,000 people in France, with cases rising significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic. Alain Moreau is one of the world’s top scientists on the question. The director of the interdisciplinary Canadian collaborative myalgic encephalomyelitis research discusses advancements in research, including the genetic signature of ME, current research priorities, and the gap between scientific understanding and public perception.

The path to glory at the 2026 World Cup has now been laid out after the contenders discovered their tournament fate at Friday’s draw ceremony in Washington which was dominated by Donald Trump. Story by Morgan Ayre.

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting China with a delegation of business leaders, seeking more Chinese investment in France and a reduction in the trade deficit. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: the Trump administration plans to loosen US fuel efficiency standards, to the delight of carmakers and the dismay of climate advocates.

Hollywood unions and theatre owners sounded the alarm on Friday over Netflix’s proposed $72 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, warning the deal would cut jobs, concentrate power and reduce theatrical movie releases if the deal passes regulatory review. Details and analysis with Michael Wayne, assistant professor at the department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University.