Author: France 24

The Israeli military said Wednesday it had launched a broad operation in northern parts of the occupied West Bank, where deadly violence has soared since the start of the war in Gaza. The army said the operation was separate from the “Iron Wall” operation launched earlier this year that has displaced tens of thousands of residents in the Palestinian territory.

The Digital Era has devolved into a veritable Information Crisis. As we become overwhelmed by misinformation and facts void of any context or perspective, fear, anger and nativism rise to the surface. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective of a world marked by conflict and angry populism, Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Naomi Alderman, award-winning author, radio producer, Professor of Creative Writing at Bath Spa University and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Her new book: “Don’t Burn Anyone at the Stake Today (and Other Lessons from History About Living Through an Information Crisis)” offers much-needed historical…

Olympique de Marseille beat Newcastle 2-1 thanks to a brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Marseille are 19th in the table and still in contention for a playoff spot.

German auto giant Volkswagen has announced the completion of a new R&D centre in its hub in Hebei, eastern China, saying that for the first time in the company’s history, new cars can be developed from start to finish outside Germany.  The company is hoping to win back its share in the world’s largest auto market. Also in the segment, the UK government has backed a plan for a third runway at London’s Heathrow airport, moving the long-running project forward. 

French actor Lucas Bravo, revealed to the public by his performance in “Meily in Paris”, is back on screen with “The Seduction”, a fresh take on “Dangerous Liaisons”. He told us about his own art of seduction.

Hamas on Tuesday handed over a body believed to be that of a hostage to the Red Cross, the Israeli military said. The remains will be taken to Israel for forensic testing and identification.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is set for a spell on the sidelines after the team confirmed he suffered a left calf strain during Friday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. ESPN reported the 21-year-old centre is expected to miss “a few weeks”.

The EU and the US have restarted their trade negotiations to try and settle sticking points left unsolved in their tariff deal reached in July.  The US side called on the EU to reconsider its digital rules and find “a balanced approach” if it wanted Washington to lower import duties on steel and aluminium. Plus, global talks on protecting wildlife and ensuring sustainable trade kicked off in Uzbekistan. The EU wants to tighten restrictions on eels trade, something Japan is vehemently against. 

One of the reggae artists who brought the genre to the world has passed away aged 81. Jimmy Cliff’s widow announced on social media that he had died following a seizure and pneumonia. The Grammy Award winner worked with artists ranging from The Rolling Stones to Kool and the Gang. FRANCE 24’s culture editor Marjorie Hache looks back at Cliff’s career and how he broke out as an international music star. 

An Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s Dahieh suburb killed at least five and wounded dozens, targeting Hezbollah commander Ali Tabtabai. The attack sparked panic and raised tensions ahead of the Pope’s visit, with Lebanon and Hezbollah condemning it as a ceasefire violation.