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Broadcasters Tap Lawo for Audio at Bastille Day Concert de Paris

Lawo’s IP audio infrastructure was used for the live sound and broadcast requirements of the French public broadcasters and the Eurovision network

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Behind the scenes of renting French homes for film sets

A growing number of people are renting out their homes to film crews for movies or to companies in search of a place to hold seminars. For some, it has turned into a lucrative business opportunity. Our colleagues at France 2 met with several of these homeowners to uncover what’s…

France 24

Top French candidates face-off in final debate ahead of EU elections

The campaign for the European Union's parliamentary elections has entered its final phase, following a televised debate that brought together the main French contenders ahead of this weekend's EU-wide, transnational vote.

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Normandy surfs on 'memorial tourism' wave for 80th anniversary of D-Day

As hundreds of thousands of people flock to the French region of Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, local businesses there are capitalising on tourists' passion for World War II history. FRANCE 24's Leo McGuinn and our colleagues from France 2 report on this business of souvenir sales…

France 24

Grassroots campaign fails to ignite EU ambitions of France's conservatives

Despite praise for running a grassroots EU election campaign aimed at revitalising the fortunes of France's conservative Republicans Party (LR), François-Xavier Bellamy's presence on the hustings has failed to capture the imagination of the traditional right-wing electorate.

Radio France Internationale

Coober Pedy, the Australian town built underground to withstand extreme heat

As spring temperatures begin to rise in Europe, we see how one town in Australia has been learning to live with extreme heat for the past century. Situated in the middle of the desert, where summer temperatures reach up to 50°C, is Coober Pedy, a town built underground and originally…

France 24

Azerbaijan accused of stirring unrest in New Caledonia as tensions persist

France says it has "no doubt" that Azerbaijan is stirring tensions in New Caledonia despite the vast geographical and cultural distance between the oil-rich Caspian state and the French Pacific territory.

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A dog in the dock and another doing red carpet interviews: why has Cannes gone canine crazy?

Once a celebration of arthouse raunch, the film festival has had to change in the #MeToo era. Is that why, on screen and off, pooches are everywhere this year? Our writer goes walkies on the Côte d’Azur

The Guardian - UK

France boasts robust network of second-hand clothing shops

With inflation taking a toll on people's finances and amid a growing sense of responsibility towards the climate, second-hand shops are booming across the globe. In France, around 10 percent of clothes each year are now resold, and thrift stores are attracting a wider audience. Our France 2 colleagues report,…

France 24

Sell off or shut down: TikTok faces US ban

US President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that targets TikTok. The popular social media app's Chinese owner ByteDance has been given about nine months to either sell its business or face a ban in the United States. The company has vowed to take the battle to the…

France 24

Drug cartels wage brutal turf war in Celaya, Mexico's most dangerous city

The central Mexican city of Celaya has become the scene of a brutal turf war between rival drug cartels. These criminal groups have taken advantage of its strategic position at the crossroads for transporting drugs into the United States. Kidnappings, shootouts with police and drive-by killings now occur on an…

France 24

Cuba's crumbling economy: Island plunges further into crisis

Cubans are taking to the streets as their country spirals further into economic crisis. Suffering from food shortages and power outages, residents are demanding action from the regime. The country has never recovered from the Covid pandemic crippling its tourism sector. The additional burden of US sanctions and the long-running…

France 24

Macron warns Europe's security 'at stake' after uproar over Ukraine ground troops comment

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that the Europe's security was "at stake" in Ukraine, warning that a Russian victory against Kyiv "would reduce Europe's credibility to zero".

France 24

Gaza war vanishing from French news channels amid fears of media bias

Television coverage of the Israel-Gaza war has dipped sharply in France, five months after the start of conflict that has left 30,500 people so far and polarised people around the world. This diminishing visibility has raised concerns about media bias and self-censorship as more French viewers turn to international channels…

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France 24

Gang warfare plunges Haiti's capital into crisis

Sunday's major prison break in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, in which gangs allowed thousands of inmates to escape, has plunged the country even deeper into chaos. Authorities declared a state of emergency and curfew in the capital, 80 percent of which is controlled by criminal gangs. Since the shock assassination…

The Guardian - UK

French media personality Gérard Miller investigated over rape claims

Prosecutors have received six complaints against Miller, 75, dating from between 1995 and 2005

France 24

Kenya's running paradise: Marathoners flock to 'Iten home of champions'

2024 will be a eventful year for track and field. The World Athletics Indoor Championships kicks off the calender this weekend in Glasgow, then the Olympic games will take place this summer. For years, Kenyans have swept the long-distance running competitions. Our Focus report takes us to the northwest of…

France 24

How France became the target of Azerbaijan's smear campaign

What do the absence of French observers at Azerbaijan's February 7 presidential election, a group denouncing "French colonialism" and an online campaign targeting the 2024 Paris Olympics have in common? They are three facets of a new offensive strategy adopted by Azerbaijani diplomacy towards France. FRANCE 24 investigated this shift…

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The Guardian - UK

Gérard Depardieu sexual assault claim dropped due to statute of limitations

Prosecutors in Paris dismiss complaint against French actor by Hélène Darras over legal technicality

International Business Times

Report Alleges France's Far-right Leader Had Racist Twitter Account

France's far-right leader Jordan Bardella on Thursday rejected accusations in a television report that he used an anonymous Twitter account to share racist messages when he was a local elected official.

France 24

French actors come to Depardieu’s defence amid new rape and sexual assault allegations

Fifty figures from the French entertainment world signed an open letter published Monday defending actor Gérard Depardieu as he faces more than a dozen rape and sexual assault allegations spanning two decades. Most of the accusations have come from those he worked with, with one actress saying his reputation in…

International Business Times

Depardieu Family Denounces 'Conspiracy' Against French Film Icon

The family of Gerard Depardieu denounced Sunday an "unprecedented conspiracy" against the French film star, who was charged with rape in 2020 and is facing new scrutiny over sexist comments.

France 24

Family of French film icon Depardieu denounces ‘conspiracy’ amid scrutiny over sexist behaviour

The family of Gerard Depardieu denounced Sunday an "unprecedented conspiracy" against the French film star, who was charged with rape in 2020 and is facing new scrutiny over sexist comments.

International Business Times

Depardieu Behaviour 'Shames France': Culture Minister

The behaviour of French cinema superstar Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing new scrutiny after sexist comments were broadcast in a television documentary, shames France, the culture minister said on Friday.

The Independent UK

‘Suicide’ of Gérard Depardieu accuser Emmanuelle Debever sparks investigation by French police

The actor was renowned as one of the first women to accuse ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ star of historic sexual assault

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