Author: France 24

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.

Reed Brody, former New York Assistant Attorney General, and renowned human rights lawyer known for holding dictators accountable, is now sounding the alarm at home. He describes what he sees as an “unprecedented attack on freedom of expression” in the United States: A broad, systematic effort to silence any dissent (in the media, at law firms, NGOs, universities) using all of the levers of government. And this goes far beyond censorship, Brody tells us. “It’s a litmus test of obedience to Donald Trump”, enforced through corporate pressure and regulatory threats. He points to recent cases like the suspension of Jimmy…

Erling Haaland scored against Napoli in Manchester City’s opening Champions League match of the season, becoming the youngest player ever to reach 50 goals in the competition. Manager Pep Guardiola praised Haaland’s remarkable achievement following the Cityzens’ victory.

Are Companies Ready for the Next Wave of AI? Cisco President and Chief Product Officer Jeetu Patel joins FRANCE 24’s Charles Pellegrin to explore the future of artificial intelligence. Their discussion focuses on the rise of AI agents, growing concerns over job displacement, the importance of building trust in AI technologies, and the intensifying global competition – particularly with China. 

Our guest today is Eric Heinze, Professor of Law and Humanities at Queen Mary, University of London. A specialist in free speech and constitutional theory, Professor Heinze brings a global perspective to the crisis unfolding in American public life. From late-night television to the Federal Reserve, Heinze argues that we’re witnessing not just isolated incidents but a systematic shift in how democratic norms are being undermined from within. What does it mean when a government elected on promises to shrink federal government size and power ends up expanding executive authority to the detriment of the Constitution and individual liberties? And…

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Chris Sidoti, a member of the UN Independent Commission on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, discussed the “accumulation of evidence” that led the commission to conclude that Israel is committing genocide. Sidoti stated that “the words coming out of the mouths of Israeli leaders themselves condemn them,” pointing to what he sees as clear indications of intent behind Israel’s actions in Gaza. According to him, “it can no longer be said that the fighting is directed towards the freeing of hostages,” adding that the Israeli government has shown very little genuine interest in their…

In a media landscape already weathering fierce storms of disinformation, polarization, and political theater, today’s conversation asks us to step back and ask something deeper: What happens when the very concept of free speech is turned against itself? Our guest, Dr. Stefania Di Stefano, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Conservatoire Nationale des Arts et Métiers, has been tracking a pattern she calls “unprecedented on many levels”: the use of legal and regulatory tactics not to protect free expression, but to stifle it. From multi-billion dollar defamation lawsuits targeting major outlets like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, to threats…

Despite injuries to several key players and their new status as champions to live up to, the Parisians cruised past Atalanta in their Champions League opener. As Luis Enrique’s team defend a title that has long eluded them for the first time, they are brimming with confidence ahead of their clash with FC Barcelona in Catalonia. This mentality is praised by Luis Enrique.

The US Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates by a quarter percentage point, bringing its benchmark rate to a range of 4.00 to 4.25 percent. All but one of the 12 members of the monetary policy committee voted in favor of the decision, with the sole dissent coming from newly appointed governor Stephen Miran, a trusted ally of President Trump. And, Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, has quit the company, accusing its parent firm, Unilever, of silencing the brand’s social activism.

Israeli director Nadav Lapid joins Arts24 to discuss “Yes”, his most daring film yet, released this week in France after a powerful premiere at Cannes. Shot in Israel during the war in Gaza and completed under rocket fire, the film follows a musician tasked with composing a patriotic anthem after October 7. With cast and crew walking off set, “Yes”was shaped by real-time tensions both on and off screen. Blending biting satire with deep emotional undercurrents, the film explores the complex roles of artists and citizens during national trauma. Lapid reflects on creative freedom, identity, and the challenge of telling…