Author: France 24

Gaza’s health ministry on Wednesday registered 970 deaths in two days as Israel launched new strikes on the besieged enclave. The Israeli military denied carrying out an air strike on a UN building in central Gaza that killed at least one foreign aid worker and seriously wounded five others, according to Hamas officials. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

His recent documentary, “From Ground Zero”, is a cinematic mosaic of life in Gaza since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023 sparked all-out war in the region. Rashid Masharawi joins us to talk about the work of documenting the struggles and tragedies of the Palestinian people, as well as the moments of joy and hope. Rashid’s new film, “Passing Dreams”, explores family ties and the quest for freedom, in a landscape where geopolitical tensions affect every aspect of day-to-day life. We also discuss cinema’s great potential and his hope that Palestinian filmmakers can one day make features without campaigning…

On March 17th 2020, France locked down for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic. Five years later, sufferers of a condition that’s become known as Long Covid are still struggling to obtain recognition and effective treatment plans. FRANCE 24’s Claire Paccalin has met with Long Covid patients and specialist doctors who are searching for answers. 

France will face off against Scotland at the Stade de France outside Paris on Saturday, fighting for a victory of four or more tries that would guarantee Les Bleus the Six Nations title. 

Lawmakers in Germany’s Bundestag have passed a colossal defence and infrastructure spending package tabled by Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz. It includes a special 500 billion euro fund to update the country’s infrastructure over the next 12 years and an exemption of big defence spending from its prized “debt brake” system designed to ensure fiscal discipline. Plus, residents in western Senegal are voicing anger over a gigantic mining operation by France’s Eremet. 

The families of Israelis held hostage in Gaza accused Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli officials on Tuesday of having planned the “explosion” of the ceasefire struck with Hamas in January, even at the cost of sacrificing their family members’ lives. Israeli airstrikes on Gaza overnight have killed at least 400 people, Palestinian health authorities said.

On today’s music show on Arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with a pioneering superstar of classical soul. Alexis Ffrench has over 1 billion streams and multiple number 1 albums. The British pianist and composer even performed at King Charles III’s coronation celebrations in 2023. He’s known for redefining the boundaries of classical music, such as on his most recent album “Classical Soul Vol. 1”. On this record, he revisits his childhood influences like Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke and the late Roberta Flack. He’s set to release “Classical Soul Vol. 1 – The Solo Piano Collection” and is continuing his tour…

On the 5th anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic, people across the globe are still deeply affected physically and psychologically. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the long-term impact of the devastating once-in-a-century pandemic, France 24’s Genie Godula welcomes Dr. Vivian Kovess-Masfety, MD, PHD, Psychiatrist and Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

McLaren’s Lando Norris held off defending champion Max Verstappen in Melbourne on Sunday to win a Formula One season opener littered with crashes, while seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton had to settle for 10th on his debut with Ferrari.

The OECD has cut global economic outlooks in its first report since US President Donald Trump unleashed tariffs on a number of allies. Meanwhile consumers across the world are taking matters into their own hands, many boycotting American products. Plus, Forever 21 is filing for bankruptcy for the second time.