IN THE PRESS - Friday, June 9: We look at reactions in the French and foreign media after a senseless stabbing attack involving pre-schoolers in Annecy. We also look at how French MPs used the attack for political gain. In other news: researchers reveal results from a large study in animal mobility during the pandemic with surprising results. Finally, we look ahead to a sumptuous semi-final showdown: Novak Djokovic versus Carlos Alcaraz!

IN THE PRESS - Thursday, June 8: We take a look at excited reactions in the sports pages as Leo Messi says he plans to move to Inter Miami, shunning rumors of a jump to the Saudi football league. Also: will Hollywood's actors guild join the writers' strike action? And a new Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary reveals his doubts about his famous line in "Terminator". Finally, we look at some humorous reactions to New York City's smoky orange haze as a result of Canada's wildfires.

IN THE PRESS - Wednesday, June 7: We look at reactions and videos after the devastating Kakhovka dam collapse that marks a new turning point in the war in Ukraine. The world of golf is rocked by a merger between rival Saudi-backed LIV and  PGA leagues which is heavily criticised by the Western press. And: scientists have unearthed evolutionary links to human masturbation!

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, 06.06.2023: We take a look at two different stories on Ghana, the brain drain of its nurses and its imports of used clothes. The French papers plunged into coverage of today’s national strike over pension reform. We also find out about NATO’s overhaul and how, for some military experts, it’s still a work in progress. Finally, we also discuss a phone ban for kids in Ireland and how Apple’s new spell-checker will make it easier to curse.

IN THE PRESS – Monday, 05.06.2023:  We take a look at how the press is covering the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day as well as the first anniversary of a brutal killing in the Amazon, and how, on this anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square uprising, Hong Kong’s tributes were silent. We take a look at two breakthroughs in the treatment of cancer. Finally, two stories about ‘indecency’ – involving the Bible and nude beaches – are making headlines.

IN THE PRESS - Thursday, June 1: Forest fires are wreaking havoc in Canada's Nova Scotia region, while French newspaper Liberation raises concerns about French forests absorbing diminishing amounts of carbon dioxide. In the world of sports, we reflect on a grim day for French tennis, with six players ousted from the French Open. Finally, a newly discovered draft from Freddie Mercury suggests that he might have considered an alternate title for the hit song "Bohemian Rhapsody", and in a riveting moment, a poker player secures the largest winnings in televised poker history!

IN THE PRESS - Wednesday, May 31: The Brazilian press criticises President Lula move to thaw relations with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro. Olympic medal winning Indian wrestlers vow to hold a hunger strike over allegations of sexual harassment by the federation's president in a story that has drawn support from the International Olympic Committee. As it's National Otter Day, we'll be celebrating these fascinating creatures. Finally, we delve into the competitive world of children's spelling bees in the US!

IN THE PRESS - Monday, 29.05.2023: As treaty talks over plastic pollution begin in Paris, we find out why recycling schemes, rather than reducing use, may not be that green of an idea. We take a look at different reactions to Recep Tayyip Erdogan's re-election. Reactions to Juliette Triet’s Palme D'or speech also continue to roll in, with the French media having widely different takes. Finally, we find out about a bear with a sneaky sweet tooth.

IN THE PRESS – Friday, May 26: We look at reactions to record immigration figures from the UK and how Turkish football supporters are expressing their opposition to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of the country's run-off vote this weekend. Also: anti-abortion stickers plastered on rental bikes in Paris spark outrage. Finally, a wine competition awards the prize for best Cabernet Sauvignon to a bottle from South Australia costing only 40 Australian Dollars, or around 24 euros!

IN THE PAPERS – Thursday, May 25: Ron DeSantis announces he's officially a US 2024 presidential candidate after a chaotic – and derided – social media launch. The papers also look at how his wife Casey could make – or break – his political aspirations. Also: Foreign Policy explains how undersea cables could become a diplomatic weapon amid deteriorating US-China relations. Finally, we look at tributes to Tina Turner and her unlikely but enduring partnership with the Australian rugby league.