Author: France 24

On today’s music show on Arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim sits down with Chicago-born, New York-based singer, songwriter, and producer KeiyaA. Known for her gossamer vocals and genre-blending sound – mixing jazz, soul, and electro – KeiyaA made waves with her debut album Forever, Ya Girl, earning critical acclaim and fans like Solange, Jay-Z, and Moses Sumney. Five years later, she returns with her sophomore album Hooke’s Law, a deeply personal journey of self-love that serves as a musical diary of one of the most challenging periods of her life.

On Monday, cities across Italy witnessed pro-Palestinian protests, strikes, and blockades, following union calls to “denounce the genocide in Gaza” and push for diplomatic and economic sanctions against Israel. Meanwhile, while neighbouring countries such as the UK and France move to recognise Palestinian statehood, the Italian government has opted for a more cautious approach.

The clash between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain has been postponed due to severe weather in Marseille. The game will take place on Monday at 8pm, during the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point on Wednesday, to a range between 4.0 percent and 4.25 percent, and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation’s labour market.

Protests against a budget proposal bring much of France to a halt, Israel launches a ground assault on Gaza City, and giant images of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein greet US President Donald Trump upon his arrival for a state visit to Britain: here’s a look at the week’s most striking images.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a pre-recorded video message on his YouTube channel and other social media platforms, announcing that the United Kingdom now formally recognises the State of Palestine. This makes Britain the 148th of the UN’s 193 member states to do so. Israel has condemned the move, voicing strong criticism. France 24’s Bénédicte Paviot reports on the reaction in the United Kingdom.

Ellie Kildunne marked her return with two moments of brilliance as England overcame a ferocious French challenge to claim a gritty 35–17 semi-final win and book their spot in the Women’s World Cup final against Canada.

On Wednesday, the US central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percent amid growing concerns about job creation in the country. In this edition, we’ll explore the challenging political context behind this decision and examine its potential impact on a US housing market that many find unaffordable. Also in today’s show, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveils new AI-powered smart glasses.

Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension is not just a late-night controversy. It opens up a larger question about the future of free speech in the United States — and about how far political power can reach into the media landscape. Our guest today is Julien Labarre, Political Scientist and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Zurich. His work focuses on the intersection of politics, media, and democracy, and he’s illustrating all that’s at stake when lawsuits, regulatory pressure, and commercial interests collide. As the FCC becomes a political weapon, lawsuits turn into intimidation tactics, and media giants are forced to weigh editorial…

Nearly half a million Palestinians have fled south from Gaza City since late August, the Israeli military said Friday as it pushes ahead with a deadly ground offensive into the famine-struck city. The UN estimated that around one million people were living in and around the city by late August. Simon Moritz reports.