On this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with the torchbearer for French soul: Ben l'Oncle Soul. His songs "Soulman" and "Elle me dit" have become instant classics, bridging eras and emotions through his smooth vocals. Ben is back with his eighth album "Sad Generation", an homage to some of the music he grew up listening …

A Russian-American filmmaker has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how her new film captures the last days of resistance to the regime in Russia before the invasion of Ukraine. Julia Loktev, who was born in what was then Leningrad, grew up in the United States. Her film "My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow" follows the staff of the televisi…

In 2018, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) in the country by 2025, aiming to set an example globally. Since December 2024, India's health minister has led a "100-day campaign" to eliminate TB, but recent WHO data shows India is far from its goal. It recorded 2.5 to 3 million new cases and over 400,000 death…

Chinese officials pledge to open the country's economy further to international firms as foreign direct investment falls to a 35-year low. Also in this edition: global auto makers rush vehicles to the US ahead of a looming Trump tariff deadline, and Russian tourists flock to Japan.FRANCE 24 English által

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 24: The Turkish and international papers react to the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival. Elsewhere, Chahinez Daoud's murderer goes on trial, as femicide continues to be a serious problem in France. Also, the Taiwanese president is taking a tougher stance on China. Finally, t…

The peregrine falcon, one of Scotland's protected species, is facing a growing threat. Smuggled to the Middle East for falcon racing, these birds can fetch a high price on the black market. As demand grows, conservationists are fighting to protect them from an increasingly sophisticated illegal trade, while police are tracking down the criminals. O…

This week, a high-stakes call between the Russian and US leaders shaped the Ukraine conflict, with Russia claiming a diplomatic victory while key issues remained unresolved. Meanwhile in Gaza, Israeli air strikes reignited violence, killing over 600 Palestinians, including children, and deepening PM Binyamin Netanyahu’s political crisis. Plus, the …

The Sudanese army and its supporters are celebrating nationwide after reclaiming the presidential palace in Khartoum. Friday's victory marks the army's most symbolic achievement since launching a major counteroffensive against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces last September. Meanwhile, the two-year-old war continues to push civilians into exil…

The EU is adapting to a new security situation, not just on its own continent, but also in the Middle East. Hopes of a more peaceful Syria after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad have so far been dashed, with sectarian massacres happening on the Syrian coast earlier in March – killings that have triggered an exodus of thousands of people across the bor…

Just about everyone in the EU institutions and national capitals can agree that business as usual is no longer an option when it comes to security. With the US stepping back from Europe and NATO, and Ukraine under great pressure, the EU is mulling what looks like an ambitious plan to overhaul its defence policy. In theory, ReArmEU will raise €800 b…

Jeans are the most popular trousers in the world. Every year, over 2 billion pairs are made. But most travel one and a half times around the planet before reaching your wardrobe. With toxic dyes, chemical pollution and massive water waste, denim’s carbon footprint is anything but small. But change is happening. From cutting-edge tech to natural dye…

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released its Global Debt Report for 2025, and the conclusion is that the world is practically drowning in debt at record levels. As European nations pledge to boost their defence spending in the face of a new transatlantic security reality, and as burgeoning trade wars threaten to…

South Korea has discussed repatriating North Korean prisoners of war held in Ukraine to Seoul. The two young soldiers in question are among the more than 10,000 troops sent from Pyongyang to support Russia's war on Ukraine, although neither Moscow nor Pyongyang officially recognises their deployment. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to Ethan Hee-Seok …

FRANCE 24’s TV critic Dheepthika Laurent joins us from Lille, where the Séries Mania festival is kicking off with two hotly anticipated French shows. The sumptuous dishes of a 19th-century celebrity chef are the jumping-off point for "Carême", and we check out the fifth season of "HPI", which sees Audrey Fleurot embody an exceptionally intelligent …

US President Donald Trump’s announced shuttering of the Department of Education comes amid a broader attack on knowledge and research. Since Trump returned to the presidency in January, US science has suffered budget cuts, layoffs and censorship, with global implications. In a column published by French media on Thursday, 2,000 academics from the S…

In a special edition, we focus on Syria, a nation emerging from decades of a brutal dictatorship. The country's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has signed a constitutional declaration, laying out rights for women and freedom of expression. This after his Islamist-led rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad's government last December. Yet sectarian violence s…

For decades, there had been bipartisan support for Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. These pro-democracy media outlets were a form of soft power, spreading American values but also providing an independent media to audiences living under censorship. But the Trump administration has moved to stop financing for the outlets, sparki…

On June 24, 2022, an attempt by mostly Sudanese migrants to force their way into Europe led to dozens of them being killed in the Spanish enclave of Melilla, on the border with Morocco. Nearly three years on, attempts to find out exactly what happened that fateful day have been thwarted. Meanwhile, migration routes to Europe have been redrawn as a …

After London and New York, can musicals make a name for themselves in Paris? To answer this question, Valérie Fayolle takes you behind the scenes of the Mogador Theatre to discover the intricate work that takes place before a performance of "The Lion King". Next, we head to the Bobino Theatre to meet the artistic team behind "Black Legends," a trib…

The collective show from the international students of the Institut Français de la Mode kicks off the autumn-winter 2025/26 presentations and asks contemporary questions. How can a disruptive society impact a creative process that is seeped in societal evolutions such as artificial intelligence? Meanwhile, Victor Weinsanto defends trans people, Vin…

Armenia, a tiny country of just three million people, is dealing with a population crisis that could threaten its very survival. A deadly war with neighbouring Azerbaijan in 2020 coupled with a high infertility rate has led to demographic decline. Now, the government is trying to reverse the trend and boost Armenia's population to five million by 2…

Our Syria correspondents travelled to the country's western coastal province of Latakia, which was the scene of the shocking massacre of civilians from the Alawite minority between March 7 and 9. They bring us this exclusive report.FRANCE 24 English által

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, March 21: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer sends a warning to Vladimir Putin, insisting that the Russian leader should fear British nuclear weapons. Elsewhere, Ronen Bar is removed as the head of Israel's domestic intelligence agency, leading to protests and backlash against PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Also, it's the first ever…

Officials in Paris are expressing their dismay after a French scientist was denied entry to the US because of text messages on their phone containing a "personal opinion" about the Trump administration. The British and German governments have meanwhile updated their advice for travellers seeking to enter the US, with fresh warnings about the risk o…

Rena Sofer looks back on her original run Port Charles run and reflects on her return as Lois (replete with custom nails!) with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest DAYS casting changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Hayley Erin looks back on her first Y&R run as Abby and talks about her recent return as Claire, shares memories of her time as GH’s Kiki, reveals how parenting twin girls is going and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also catch up on the latest casting news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr…

Elia Cantu talks about her past as a DAYS fan, her work as a makeup artist, how it felt to be cast as Salem’s Jada and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also remember the life of the late Billy Miller (ex-Billy, Y&R et al). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri…

Kassie DePaiva talks about reprising the role of DAYS’s Eve, previews her GH return as Blair, reveals what she’s up to now and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest storylines making headlines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…

Kyle Lowder opens up about returning to DAYS as Rex, attending the funerals of Victor and his late portrayer, John Aniston, his new job as a news anchor and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest casting changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar…

Rachel Melvin looks back on her first DAYS run as Chelsea and her upcoming return, her memories of John Aniston (ex-Victor, DAYS), her experience on Dumb and Dumber To and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also remember the late Arleen Sorkin and tease the stories coming up this fall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…

Bonnie Burroughs looks back on the highs and lows of her career, explains why playing Gladys is her all-time favorite job and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the passing of daytime vet Nancy Frangione and the latest casting news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

Austin Peck recalls his soap experiences on DAYS, AS THE WORLD TURNS and ONE LIFE TO LIVE, recalls a chance encounter with Ronn Moss (ex-Ridge, B&B), describes life with wife Terri Conn (ex-Katie, ATWT) and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the last casting and storyline news. See Privacy Policy at https://ar…

Kate Mansi recounts her entrée into show business, reflects on playing DAYS’s Abigail, talks about joining GH as Kristina and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview the biggest stories coming up across the dial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy…

Vail Bloom opens up about how she broke into the biz, coming back to Y&R as Heather, her time on VANDERPUMP RULES and more with Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest casting news and story spoilers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info…

Walt Willey looks back on his acting journey that led him to becoming ALL MY CHILDREN’s Jack, working with Susan Lucci and Michael B. Jordan, reprising his signature role on GH and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also remember the late Andrea Evans and Jeffrey Carlson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…

Miranda Wilson reflects on her first run as DAYS’s Megan and comeback decades later, her other soap roles, her life in Europe and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview the hottest stories coming up on every show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva…

Zuleyka Silver (Audra, Y&R) chronicles her journey to Genoa City, offers insight into her cunning character, gives her take on Audra’s hook-up with Kyle and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also pay homage to the late Nicolas Coster and Brett Hadley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not…

Tanisha Harper shares her path to the role of GH’s Jordan, from modeling to magazine editing and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest storylines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Sharon Case looks back on her nearly 30-year run as Y&R’s Sharon, talks about her path to Genoa City, her recent on-screen reconnection with Linden Ashby (Cameron) and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss our favorite soap weddings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…

Julie Pinson traces her soap past, from PORT CHARLES to Y&R to DAYS to AS THE WORLD TURNS, talks about life with hubby Billy Warlock (ex-Frankie, DAYS et al), what she’s up to now and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest casting news and stars we would love to see return. See Privacy Policy at https:/…

Jill Larson (ex-Opal, ALL MY CHILDREN et al) discusses her soap journey, her latest movie role and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview the upcoming twist in DAYS’s latest “who’s the daddy?” yarn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

Linden Ashby talks about his daytime start on LOVING, meeting wife Susan Walters (Diane, Y&R), his film and prime-time credits, his return to Y&R as Cameron and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest news and casting changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

Billy Warlock shares memories of his various daytime roles, from DAYS’s Frankie to GH’s A.J., his BAYWATCH run, his new life in Colorado and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the Daytime Emmy postponement and preview what’s coming up on all the soaps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…

Michael Corbett remembers his early roles on RYAN’S HOPE and SEARCH FOR TOMORROW, his memorable run as Y&R’s David Kimble, his current successes and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also remember the late Jacklyn Zeman (ex-Bobbie, GH et al). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…

Annika Noelle talks about her path to B&B, Hope’s current storyline, the reality show she’d love to be a guest on and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also break down the latest casting shockers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Tabyana Ali reflects on her entry into show biz, her emotional audition process for GH, the popularity of Trina’s pairing with Spencer and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the 2023 Daytime Emmy nominations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…

Brandon Barash talks about the transitions from Stefan to Jake to Stefan in Salem, his GH past as Johnny, his recent real-life wedding and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also break down the latest soap news and hot storylines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c…

Lynn Herring (Lucy) shares behind-the-scenes secrets of the Nurses’ Ball, reflects on her early days in Port Charles and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss Y&R and GH’s splashy anniversary episodes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s…

Kristian Alfonso (Hope) and Peter Reckell (Bo) talk about their DAYS comeback, reflect on their favorite memories from their 40-year history in Salem, answer fan questions and more with Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest soap news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:…

Evan Hofer (Dex) talks about his path to Port Charles, the Dex/Josslyn romance, his not-so-secret crush on a co-star and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview Y&R’s 50th anniversary celebration and GH’s tribute to Epiphany. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1…