Author: France 24

US President Donald Trump said Monday he’s “not at all” concerned about committing possible war crimes as he again threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants if Tehran does not meet his Tuesday 8pm ET deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 

Paul Seixas dominated the opening time trial of the Tour of the Basque Country. He has become the third-youngest rider in history to win a World Tour race.

Israeli airstrikes hit two petrochemical plants in Iran’s South Pars gas field complex.  It’s the second time Israel has targeted the key energy complex since the war started.  The previous attack on March 18 triggered retaliatory strikes by Iran on energy infrastructure across the region. We look at why the gas field is so important for Iran and the world. Plus, Pakistan has offered public transport to people to cushion the impact of the Middle Eastern energy crisis. 

This week on Arts24, we explore new releases from major music stars like rapper Snoop Dogg and U2, who continue to tease their upcoming album after dropping their second EP of the year. We also chat with French electro-pop band Camp Claude about their new album Never Say Never and why music video aesthetics remain so important to them. Plus, we take a look at a track from rising Brighton indie band Lime Garden, who are gearing up to release their debut album Maybe Not Tonight.

Kethevane Gorjestani, France 24 In ternational Affairs Editor, has more.

Sophie Drogué, INRAE Research Engineer, is our guest.

AS Monaco beat Marseille (2-1) in Ligue 1 matchday 28. Thanks to this victory, Monaco (5th) have drawn level with Marseille (4th).

Oil prices searched for direction on Tuesday amid conflicting events related to the Iran war. While US President Donald Trump’s threats that the US would obliterate Iranian energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed led to an increase in prices, a later report saying Trump is seeking an end to the war brought them down. Also in this edition: inflation in France ticks up because of higher energy prices and Australia threatens legal action against social media giants.

The rumours turned out to be true: Céline Dion will return to the stage in the French capital in September and October at the La Défense Arena. As fans gear up to get their tickets, FRANCE 24’s Olivia Salazar-Winspear takes a closer look at the Canadian superstar’s love affair with Paris.

Kethevane Gorjestani is pleased to welcome Ian Lesser, Author and Senior Director for Foreign and Security Policy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF). According to Mr. Lesser, the current crisis in the Middle East is not simply a regional conflict, rather a systemic shock to the global order. What we are witnessing is the convergence of energy insecurity, strategic distrust, and shifting alliances across Europe, Asia, and the United States. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime chokepoint, has sparked serious political, diplomatic and economic challenges. European actors are increasingly compelled to think beyond traditional transatlantic frameworks, while…