Author: France 24

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…

Paris Saint-Germain went four points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-1 win at home against Toulouse on Friday night. Ousmane Dembélé scored the first of his two goals of the evening midway through the first half with an impressive long-range volley.

Oil prices rose and stocks fell on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump’s speech in which he warned he would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly begun collecting tolls from ships seeking safe passage through the Hormuz Strait. We’ll take a closer look at how this process is unfolding and whether it could be formalised. Also in this edition, SpaceX has filed for what could become the world’s largest ever Initial Public Offering.

On a visit to #Japan, French President Emmanuel #Macron shared a ‘kamehameha’ moment with PM Sanae #Takaichi – a nod to one of Japan’s most famous #manga and #anime franchises, ‘Dragon Ball’. Macron is on a state visit to #Tokyo for talks on security ties and industrial cooperation.