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Derived from the French word for obstacle course, parkour involves running, jumping, climbing and vaulting to get from one point to another in a complex environment. It carries symbolic weight for Pa…

The blockade in Gaza makes the living conditions of its 2 million residents a constant struggle, disrupting every aspect of daily life. The periodic outbreaks of war with Israel have only deepened th…

This Tuesday marks the start of a new phase in the November 2015 terror attacks trial in Paris. After weeks of testimony from survivors and relatives of victims, the court will hear from the defendan…

Defenders of capitalism argue that it's conducive to creating wealth, encouraging innovation and promoting individual freedoms. Advocates for socialism counter that it reduces inequality and improves…

IN THE PRESS – Friday, May 28, 2021: We start with a Rwandan paper hailing Emmanuel Macron's decision to ask for forgiveness for France's role in the 1994 genocide, even though he stopped short of ap…

Israels Netanyahu resists calls for ceasefire Issued on: IN THE PRESS © FRANCE 24 6 min IN THE PRESS – Thursday, May 20, 2021: Israeli papers weigh in on Benjamin Netanyahus resistance to growing calls for de-escalation in Gaza. We also take a look at a Washington Post editorial opposing the idea of offering people in the US money or other incentives in order to get vaccinated against Covid-19. We finish with the Guardian te...

Whats behind Macrons calls for more equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccines? Issued on: IN THE PRESS © FRANCE 24 7 min IN THE PRESS – Friday, 19.02.2021: French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Western countries to urgently distribute Covid-19 vaccines to developing nations. We discuss the politics at play behind the announcement. We also look at ransomware attacks targeting French hospitals and finish with a new ini...

Whos to blame for power outages affecting millions of Texans? US press weighs in Issued on: IN THE PRESS © FRANCE 24 6 min IN THE PRESS – Thursday, 18.02.2021: As millions of Texans remain without power or hot water following a winter storm, the American press weighs in on whos responsible for the crisis. We also look at growing concern about ransomware attacks targeting public institutions and companies in France. Finally, we...

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, 17.02.2021: We take a look at what the American press is saying about the latest developments in the "Central Park Amy" affair. This comes after a Manhattan judge dropped th…

IN THE PRESS – February 8, 2021: We look at press coverage of the largest protests to hit Myanmar in over a decade. We also take a look at the increasingly fragile situation in Haiti following a fail…