Press Review

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 28: Foggy, stumbling and "elder abuse" are how the press described Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump in their first head-to-head presidential debate on Thursday evening. The two men drew attention for their performance more than their policies. Has Biden tanked his campaign? Also, we look at Keir Starmer, the British Labour leader who could sweep the elections next week. Finally, LeBron James is a step closer to his dream of playing with his son after Bronny James earns a draft pick.

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 27: We look at the Bolivian press after an attempted military coup against President Luis Arce. In France, the papers are concerned about women's rights, the environment and the economy ahead of the first round of legislative elections. Also, South African researchers begin an ambitious trial to inject rhino horns with low levels of radioactive matter, in order to make them dangerous for human consumption. Finally, Glastonbury is here – and a K-pop group will perform on the main stage for the first time!

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday 26 June: Papers react to an ill-humoured TV debate that saw French PM Gabriel Attal spar with left-wing and far-right challengers. Also, protests in Kenya leave Western allies almost tongue-tied. In other news, the state of the River Seine continues to make headlines in France, one month before the start of the Olympics. Will the opening ceremony and open-water swimming events be able to go ahead as planned?

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 25: We look at reactions in the Australian press after WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange strikes a plea deal that ends 14 years of legal limbo over his publication of classified military documents. He will arrive home in Australia as a free man. Also: French papers lambast the far-right National Rally's political programme, which one says is merely "embryonic". Finally, an Australian museum finds the perfect revenge to a court ruling accusing it of discriminating against male visitors!

PRESS REVIEW, Monday June 24: French media anticipate a rough road ahead for French President Emmanuel Macron, as the country enters its final week of campaigning ahead of Sunday's first round of snap legislative elections. In other news, papers are putting the spotlight on the underground tourism industry that sent so many pilgrims to their deaths in Mecca. Also, scientists fear a $168 billion infrastructure in India may be counterproductive in regulating the water cycle. Finally, the national stag imitation championships were back this weekend.

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 20: We look at reactions in the press after the brutal rape of a young Jewish girl in France and how it's become a hot-button political issue ahead of French legislative elections. Also: the Italian parliament votes in favour of a controversial regional authority bill that gives more powers to wealthy regions to manage their affairs, but could revive North-South divides in the country. Plus: a 102-year-old Holocaust survivor graces the cover of Vogue Germany.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 19: Ahead of next week's legislative elections in France, President Emmanuel Macron finds himself short on allies, while there is still uncertainty over what will happen if no party wins an absolute majority in parliament. In other news, papers hail a major breakthrough in treatment for Parkinson's disease. Finally, the Euro 2024 football tournament in Germany has so far been a success on the field, but things have been less positive off the pitch.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 18: Reform UK launch their manifesto ahead of the general election, with leader Nigel Farage promising massive tax cuts and spending commitments. In other news, the National Rally have laid out their plans ahead of the French legislative elections. Also, French rugby superstar Antoine Dupont takes a stance against homophobia. Finally, France win their Euro 2024 opener against Austria ... but captain Kylian Mbappé suffers a broken nose.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 12: France's Les Républicains party leader Eric Ciotti has backed an alliance with the far-right National Rally. The move is causing outrage within his party, with many calling for his resignation. Also, the UK's Conservative Party has launched its manifesto ahead of the general election. In other news, we look at a harrowing investigation into the use of children in the European drug trade. Finally, a controversial livestock tax has been scrapped in New Zealand.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 11: We take a look through the French and foreign papers as the French left unites to block the far right in the upcoming snap parliamentary elections. How will French citizens vote? Also: we look at the media coverage of Caitlin Clark, a star US women's basketball player, who has been omitted from the Olympic team. Finally, a British candidate for MP unveils the world's first AI bot that will campaign on his behalf!