As European nations look for alternatives to Russian energy, efforts to shift towards renewables are picking up pace. Spain is turning to more wind power, which is already its main source of electricity. In Germany, a new floating solar power station is set to go online next month. Plus, speculation abounds following the surprise decision by Elon Musk not to join Twitter's board. One analyst says the story has turned from "Cinderella" to "Game of Thrones".

With inflation hitting multi-decade highs, the rising cost of living has become the most pressing issue for French voters. Both centrist incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen have promised to help French consumers. Their proposals range from tripling the amount of a one-time tax-free bonus to scrapping income tax for under-30s. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer takes a closer look at some of the key economic pledges made by the two candidates who are through to the second round.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine drags on, prices of food rose nearly 13 percent in March, up from already record high levels reached the previous month. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization warns that at least a fifth of Ukraine's cropland will not be harvested this year because of the fighting. Plus, Elon Musk promises to launch futuristic self-driving taxis at a huge opening party of Tesla's latest Gigafactory in Texas.

Concern over global food supplies has been rising since Russia invaded Ukraine. Known as "the breadbasket of Europe", Ukraine is a major exporter of wheat and other cereals. But with fierce fighting threatening crops and harvests, authorities say wheat production this year could drop by 30 percent. We take a closer look. Plus, the US Federal Reserve has signalled that it will start selling off its massive haul of bonds to the tune of $95 billion a month, rattling markets.

We take a look at the EU’s fifth round of sanctions on Russia and the proposal for a ban on Russian coal imports. If passed, it could be a symbolic step toward curbing European dependence on Russian fossil fuels. But the EU will need to look elsewhere for its coal needs. Also, we delve into the latest chapter of Elon Musk's relationship with Twitter. After buying the largest stake in the company, he's now on the board and wants an Edit function added to the site.

The European Union has proposed a ban on imports of Russian coal, as the bloc expands sanctions on Moscow. But how important is coal to the EU's energy mix? Also in the show: Elon Musk officially joins the board of directors of Twitter, after becoming the platform's single biggest shareholder.

The European Union has proposed a ban on imports of Russian coal, as the bloc expands sanctions on Moscow. But how important is coal to the EU's energy mix? Also in the show: Elon Musk officially joins the board of directors of Twitter, after becoming the platform's single biggest shareholder.

The European Union has proposed a ban on imports of Russian coal, as the bloc expands sanctions on Moscow. But how important is coal to the EU's energy mix? Also in the show: Elon Musk officially joins the board of directors of Twitter, after becoming the platform's single biggest shareholder.

The European Union has proposed a ban on imports of Russian coal, as the bloc expands sanctions on Moscow. But how important is coal to the EU's energy mix? Also in the show: Elon Musk officially joins the board of directors of Twitter, after becoming the platform's single biggest shareholder.

We take a look at how the world's richest man now owns nearly $3 billion worth of Twitter stock. Elon Musk recently bought a 9.2 percent stake in the company, making him the top shareholder. But the Tesla founder, who has 80 million Twitter followers, has not refrained from criticising the platform. Also, the United Nations says that 99 percent of the world's population breathe in dirty air, although the problem is much worse in poorer countries. Finally, US toymaker Mattel says it's going to produce greener toys.