Author: France 24

Our guest this week on arts24 is British-Australian singer-songwriter Mereki, who has spent time working and composing with other artists and who recently released her second album “Buttercup”, a delightful mix of folk and grunge. She tells us more about the record, her love for France and which artists have influenced her. We also take a look at new releases by Demi Lovato, Serj Tankian from System of a Down and Ireland’s up and coming band Just Mustard.

Despite repeated bursts of violence in the week since the truce was agreed, the U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are expected to urge the start of the second phase of the ceasefire plan. Monday’s incident, in the Gaza City suburb of Tuffah, was the latest along the “yellow line” demarcating Israel’s military pullback inside Gaza from the main populated areas, stoking new fears among Gaza residents. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the next phase of the ceasefire, Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow at…

Police rained tear gas on crowds and several demonstrators and riot police were injured in the southern Tunisian city of Gabes as thousands of people marched Wednesday to protest worsening air pollution from a phosphate-processing plant. The protest descended into clashes with police who attempted to disperse protesters trying to reach the plant in an industrial complex, which is a designated military zone. Gabes, home to more than 400,000 residents, lies at the heart of Tunisia’s phosphate industry, one of the key sources of export revenue for the North African country. Report by Lilia Blaise and Hamdi Tlili.

France has won the European Teams Championship for the first time since 1998, beating Romania in the final.

Major chipmaker Nexperia is being torn apart by a tug-of-war between China and the Netherlands, sparking concerns from the global automotive industry.

Celebrated soul musician D’Angelo has died at the age of 51 after battling pancreatic cancer, several US media outlets reported Tuesday.

The Israeli military said it launched air strikes and artillery fire at targets in southern Gaza on Sunday, dimming hopes that a U.S.-mediated ceasefire would lead to lasting peace as Israel traded blame with Palestinian militant group Hamas. Analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Andrew Hilliar.

Sébastien “Lazarus” Lecornu miraculously shakes off the shortest term of a prime minister in modern French history, only to survive not one but two death-defying political feats: weathering consecutive votes of no-confidence. As the newly rejuvenated prime minister lives to see another day in France’s ongoing political telenovela, Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Dr. Joseph Downing, Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Politics at Aston University. Dr. Downing masterfully unpacks the seismic return of Lecornu as he rolls back Macron’s campaign centrepiece, his signature pension reform. For now, France’s retirement age and generous pension system, the envy of the…

Since the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas started, both sides are carrying out Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. Israel is releasing the bodies of Palestinians killed during the conflict in exchange for the Israeli hostages being handed back. Israel however remains cautious, threatening to resume the war if Hamas does not comply with the terms of the American proposed peace plan. Story by France 2 and Liza Kaminov.

Paris Saint-Germain retained top spot in Ligue 1 after coming back from 3-1 down to clinch a point against Strasbourg in Friday evening’s Matchday 8 opener. Marseille could leapfrog both teams into first place with a win over Le Havre on Saturday.