Author: France 24

In this edition of arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim meets founding member and lead guitarist of Interpol, Daniel Kessler. They are one of New York’s defining bands, keeping the spirit of indie sleaze alive for nearly three decades. The post-punk rockers first drew attention with “Turn on the Bright Lights”, laying the foundations for their icy, atmospheric sound and instantly recognisable guitar lines. They’re back with their eighth album, “This Mirror Weighs a Ton”, a reflection on the troubling times we’re living through, from surveillance to the rise of AI.

More than 100 Israeli settlers stormed a village in the occupied West Bank early on Tuesday, setting fire to Palestinian properties and wounding three members of Israel’s security forces. The raid, which drew rare government condemnation, came as the military attempted to accompany a Palestinian family back to their home after they had been displaced by earlier settler attacks.

Following their victory in Turkey, France won away at Belgium (1-0). Thanks to this victory, Les Bleus are now at the top of Group A.

Trade unions in France have called on public sector workers – from train drivers to teachers to health workers and police officers – to stop working and protest at the government’s plan to freeze the public sector’s pay index, just days before the government is set to unveil its draft budget for 2027.  Plus, as Paris Fashion Week kicks off, we speak with an expert on what the struggling luxury sector needs to do towards a more sustainable future. 

The author Katie Kitamura, whose latest book has been nominated for both a Pulitzer and Booker Prize, has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her aim for the book to have been written by herself, but also with the reader alongside her.  “Audition” tells the story of an acclaimed actress whose life is turned upside down when a charismatic young man tells her he is her son. Kitamura says we all play different parts in our lives, and she is fascinated by the way they all interact. She spoke to us in Perspective.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he expected talks with Iran to resume next week, despite rejecting Tehran’s proposal for a seven-day truce followed by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump raised the possibility of renewed air strikes on Iran but also said he anticipated further negotiations.

La Roja came back from 2-1 down at half-time to see off England for their Nations League opener on Saturday evening, extending their unbeaten run to 39 games. Substitutes Álex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal scored in the second half to turn the match around.

  You’ll have seen the coverage of Céline Dion’s return from illness and her Paris residency. But here’s a different angle: the audio technology keeping her stage quiet, and the artificial intelligence isolating her voice from the noise of a 30,000-seat stadium.

Canadian-Haitian novelist Thélyson Orélien was removed from the Prix Goncourt longlist following online claims that his book, “It Was Either That or Die”, was largely written by artificial intelligence (AI), the organisers of France’s top literary prize said Friday. 

To help children process their experiences of war, an art center has been established in the West Bank.