The Israeli cabinet is scheduled to meet to vote on a hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza, according to an Israeli official. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s François Picard welcomes Georgetown University Professor Khaled Elgindy and, Israeli international researcher, lawyer and negotiator Nomi Bar-Yaacov. She is currently an Associate Fellow of Chatham House’s International Security Program.

The Israeli cabinet is scheduled to meet to vote on a hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza, according to an Israeli official. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s François Picard welcomes Georgetown University Professor Khaled Elgindy and, Israeli international researcher, lawyer and negotiator Nomi Bar-Yaacov. She is currently an Associate Fellow of Chatham House’s International Security Program.

David Lynch, the American filmmaker, writer and artist who scored best director Oscar nominations for « Blue Velvet, » « The Elephant Man » and « Mulholland Drive » and co-created the groundbreaking TV series « Twin Peaks » has died at age 76, his family said on Thursday.

David Lynch, the American filmmaker, writer and artist who scored best director Oscar nominations for « Blue Velvet, » « The Elephant Man » and « Mulholland Drive » and co-created the groundbreaking TV series « Twin Peaks » has died at age 76, his family said on Thursday.

France plans to host an international conference on Syria next month to support the war-torn country’s transition after half a century of Assad family rule, President Emmanuel Macron’s office said Thursday.

France plans to host an international conference on Syria next month to support the war-torn country’s transition after half a century of Assad family rule, President Emmanuel Macron’s office said Thursday.

Despite the announcement that Israel and Hamas had reached a ceasefire and hostage-for-prisoner exchange agreement on Wednesday, the question of who is going to govern Gaza after the war’s end remains unresolved. Both Israel and the US, alongside the Palestinian Authority, reject any future governance involving Hamas, which, despite being weakened, has not been eradicated by Israeli military operations.

Despite the announcement that Israel and Hamas had reached a ceasefire and hostage-for-prisoner exchange agreement on Wednesday, the question of who is going to govern Gaza after the war’s end remains unresolved. Both Israel and the US, alongside the Palestinian Authority, reject any future governance involving Hamas, which, despite being weakened, has not been eradicated by Israeli military operations.

Sébastien Simon, 3e du Vendée Globe, n’est plus qu’à quelques encablures de la ligne d’arrivée de la course autour du monde. L’épreuve a été remportée par Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance), qui a largement battu le record de la course, devant Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa). Il faudra ensuite attendre une semaine pour voir arriver les concurrents suivants. Parmi les 32 navigateurs toujours en course, ils ne sont plus que trois à n’avoir pas encore franchi le Cap Horn.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that a « last-minute crisis » with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited ceasefire that would pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of hostages.  It was not yet clear if Netanyahu’s statements merely reflected jockeying to keep his fractious coalition together or whether the deal was at risk. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Carys Garland welcomes Jean-Loup Samaan, Author, Senior Research Fellow at the Middle East Institute of the National University of Singapore, non-resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and Associate Researcher at the Institut Montaigne.

Sébastien Simon, 3e du Vendée Globe, n’est plus qu’à quelques encablures de la ligne d’arrivée de la course autour du monde. L’épreuve a été remportée par Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance), qui a largement battu le record de la course, devant Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa). Il faudra ensuite attendre une semaine pour voir arriver les concurrents suivants. Parmi les 32 navigateurs toujours en course, ils ne sont plus que trois à n’avoir pas encore franchi le Cap Horn.

L’accord de trêve à Gaza conclu entre Israël et le Hamas hier grâce aux médiations du Qatar, de l’Egypte et bien sûr des Etats Unis ont permis d’établir une première phase de 6 semaines qui devrait démarrer dimanche avec un arrêt des combats dans l’enclave palestinienne et une libération progressive de 33 otages. Mais l’accord n’a pas encore été ratifié par le gouvernement israélien. L’armée israélienne a continué de frapper 50 cibles à Gaza ces dernières 24 heures.

L’accord de trêve à Gaza conclu entre Israël et le Hamas hier grâce aux médiations du Qatar, de l’Egypte et bien sûr des Etats Unis ont permis d’établir une première phase de 6 semaines qui devrait démarrer dimanche avec un arrêt des combats dans l’enclave palestinienne et une libération progressive de 33 otages. Mais l’accord n’a pas encore été ratifié par le gouvernement israélien. L’armée israélienne a continué de frapper 50 cibles à Gaza ces dernières 24 heures.

David Lynch, le célèbre cinéaste américain, réalisateur notamment de « Twin Peaks » et de « Mulholland Drive », est mort à l’âge de 78 ans, a annoncé sa famille jeudi.

David Lynch, le célèbre cinéaste américain, réalisateur notamment de « Twin Peaks » et de « Mulholland Drive », est mort à l’âge de 78 ans, a annoncé sa famille jeudi.

Les vents de Santa Ana, très chauds et secs, soufflent à nouveau sur les brasiers qui consument la région de Los Angeles et compliquent la tâche des pompiers. Ils devraient faiblir le week-end prochain et être remplacés par des vents humide soufflant de l’océan. Ceux-ci devraient à l’inverse permettre d’éteindre les flammes.

Quel est le rôle du réchauffement climatique dans cette catastrophe? Explications.

Les vents de Santa Ana, très chauds et secs, soufflent à nouveau sur les brasiers qui consument la région de Los Angeles et compliquent la tâche des pompiers. Ils devraient faiblir le week-end prochain et être remplacés par des vents humide soufflant de l’océan. Ceux-ci devraient à l’inverse permettre d’éteindre les flammes.

Quel est le rôle du réchauffement climatique dans cette catastrophe? Explications.

Une conférence internationale sur la Syrie sera organisée à Paris le 13 février prochain, a annoncé l’Élysée jeudi.

In the middle of Dry January, many people are trying to keep the festive cheer alive, all while staying sober. No- and low-alcoholic beverages are increasingly popular and the industry’s biggest players are scrambling to find ways to profit from the trend. But how long will the buzz last? In this edition of People & Profit, FRANCE 24’s Charles Pellegrin talks to two entrepreneurs from the sector. Jonathan Dubois is the founder of Goxoa, a French zero-alcohol beer brand specifically marketed towards athletes and the winner of the gold medal for the best non-alcoholic beer at the European Beer Challenge. Also joining us is Paul Mathew, the founder of Everleaf Drinks, a British company that produces sustainably sourced non-alcoholic aperitifs. 

In the middle of Dry January, many people are trying to keep the festive cheer alive, all while staying sober. No- and low-alcoholic beverages are increasingly popular and the industry’s biggest players are scrambling to find ways to profit from the trend. But how long will the buzz last? In this edition of People & Profit, FRANCE 24’s Charles Pellegrin talks to two entrepreneurs from the sector. Jonathan Dubois is the founder of Goxoa, a French zero-alcohol beer brand specifically marketed towards athletes and the winner of the gold medal for the best non-alcoholic beer at the European Beer Challenge. Also joining us is Paul Mathew, the founder of Everleaf Drinks, a British company that produces sustainably sourced non-alcoholic aperitifs. 

In the United States, Donald Trump’s return to power is worrying undocumented immigrants and the groups that support them. Memories of mass deportations, detention centres and the systematic separation of children from their parents at the border during Trump’s first term are still vivid in people’s minds. So what will his second term mean for immigration? In California, « sanctuary cities » like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Berkeley are bracing for the human and economic impact of potential mass deportations targeting two million undocumented immigrants in California alone. Our US West Coast correspondents report.

In the middle of Dry January, many people are trying to keep the festive cheer alive, all while staying sober. No- and low-alcoholic beverages are increasingly popular and the industry’s biggest players are scrambling to find ways to profit from the trend. But how long will the buzz last? In this edition of People & Profit, FRANCE 24’s Charles Pellegrin talks to two entrepreneurs from the sector. Jonathan Dubois is the founder of Goxoa, a French zero-alcohol beer brand specifically marketed towards athletes and the winner of the gold medal for the best non-alcoholic beer at the European Beer Challenge. Also joining us is Paul Mathew, the founder of Everleaf Drinks, a British company that produces sustainably sourced non-alcoholic aperitifs. 

In the United States, Donald Trump’s return to power is worrying undocumented immigrants and the groups that support them. Memories of mass deportations, detention centres and the systematic separation of children from their parents at the border during Trump’s first term are still vivid in people’s minds. So what will his second term mean for immigration? In California, « sanctuary cities » like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Berkeley are bracing for the human and economic impact of potential mass deportations targeting two million undocumented immigrants in California alone. Our US West Coast correspondents report.

Spanish series « Machos Alfa » was so successful on Netflix that it has now been adapted for a French audience, with local stars bringing some comic relief to this very timely subject. Dheepthika Laurent tells us why the series is worth a watch, and highlights another French show that has inspired an American version, coming to screens on the Disney+ platform. « HPI » was a huge hit in France, focusing on a mother of three whose sharp intellect sees her become a detective; we find out more about the American version of the show. Also, the wait is over for fans of the chilling psychological drama « Severance » as the second season arrives on Apple TV+; we discuss the stylish, existential details that made the series a hit. Plus, FBI spy drama « The Night Agent » returns for a second season of intrigue and mystery after a chart-topping first season on Netflix.

In the United States, Donald Trump’s return to power is worrying undocumented immigrants and the groups that support them. Memories of mass deportations, detention centres and the systematic separation of children from their parents at the border during Trump’s first term are still vivid in people’s minds. So what will his second term mean for immigration? In California, « sanctuary cities » like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Berkeley are bracing for the human and economic impact of potential mass deportations targeting two million undocumented immigrants in California alone. Our US West Coast correspondents report.

Spanish series « Machos Alfa » was so successful on Netflix that it has now been adapted for a French audience, with local stars bringing some comic relief to this very timely subject. Dheepthika Laurent tells us why the series is worth a watch, and highlights another French show that has inspired an American version, coming to screens on the Disney+ platform. « HPI » was a huge hit in France, focusing on a mother of three whose sharp intellect sees her become a detective; we find out more about the American version of the show. Also, the wait is over for fans of the chilling psychological drama « Severance » as the second season arrives on Apple TV+; we discuss the stylish, existential details that made the series a hit. Plus, FBI spy drama « The Night Agent » returns for a second season of intrigue and mystery after a chart-topping first season on Netflix.

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Spanish series « Machos Alfa » was so successful on Netflix that it has now been adapted for a French audience, with local stars bringing some comic relief to this very timely subject. Dheepthika Laurent tells us why the series is worth a watch, and highlights another French show that has inspired an American version, coming to screens on the Disney+ platform. « HPI » was a huge hit in France, focusing on a mother of three whose sharp intellect sees her become a detective; we find out more about the American version of the show. Also, the wait is over for fans of the chilling psychological drama « Severance » as the second season arrives on Apple TV+; we discuss the stylish, existential details that made the series a hit. Plus, FBI spy drama « The Night Agent » returns for a second season of intrigue and mystery after a chart-topping first season on Netflix.

2025-01-16 15:36 Blue Origin’s massive New Glenn rocket blasts into orbit. Is SpaceX feeling the heat?

In this edition of Entre Nous, we’re discussing the French census, which begins its annual campaign this Thursday. We break down how it is carried out, why this year’s questionnaire is controversial and why it is so important for municipalities in France to have this trove of demographic data. We also discuss the findings of last year’s census and tell you all about the ups-and-downs of French demographics.