Press Review

By FRANCE 24 English

Press Review episodes

April 16, 2024 'Give us what we need and we will do the rest': Ukraine wants more from Western allies
IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, April 16: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on his country's Western allies to do more, asking why Ukraine can't be defended in the same way Israel was in the face of Iranian missile strikes. Also, tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepen as Ukraine continues to target Russian oil refineries. Finally, former UK prime minister Liz Truss has released a book, which has not been warmly received by many.
6 min
April 15, 2024 'This is a crisis that threatens us all': World reacts to Iran's attack on Israel
IN THE PRESS – Monday, April 15: The Israeli and Iranian have different viewpoints on Sunday's attack on Israel, with Iran's press decrying what they call "Western hypocrisy". The news makes the front pages worldwide, with one US paper revealing that half the Iranian missiles failed to even reach Israel.
4 min
April 12, 2024 'Poland's battle over homework': Kids rejoice over new rules in the country
IN THE PRESS – Friday, April 12: The media reacts to the death of controversial former NFL star O.J. Simpson, who was acquitted of killing his ex-wife and her friend in 1994. Meanwhile, children in Poland rejoice as homework is banned...but not everyone is happy with the decision. Finally, three men are saved from a deserted island after writing "HELP" with palm leaves.
4 min
April 09, 2024 Serengeti land grab: How Maasai land became prized hunting ground for billionaires
IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, April 9: In a court case at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Nicaragua accuses Germany of neglecting its duty to prevent genocide in Gaza. This as one German paper underlines Nicaragua's hypocrisy, as it is governed by autocratic leader Daniel Ortega. Also, we look at stunning pictures of the total solar eclipse. The Atlantic reports on the harrowing fate of the Maasai tribe in the Serengeti. Finally, Scrabble releases a new version aimed at less competitive players!
7 min
April 08, 2024 'I'm pretty tired': 'Hardest Geezer' becomes first person to run length of Africa
IN THE PRESS – Monday, April 8: Millions of people in North America gear up for a total solar eclipse, with one newspaper giving out fashion tips for the event. Meanwhile, British runner Russ Cook becomes the first person to run the entire length of Africa, raising over half a million euros for charity in the process. Finally, Chechnya bans music that is too fast or too slow.
5 min
April 05, 2024 Former French president François Hollande's (in)famous scooter to be auctioned off
IN THE PRESS – Friday, April 5: In a strongly-worded front page, The Independent urges the West to stop selling weapons to Israel. The outrage continues after Israel's attack in Gaza this week that killed several foreign aid workers. Also in the news: after a violent attack on a young teenager by her classmates, the French regional press laments the nefarious role of social media in bullying incidents. Finally, former French president François Hollande's (in)famous scooter is set to be auctioned off.
4 min
April 04, 2024 French and Russian defence ministers hold rare phone call
IN THE PRESS – Thursday, April 4: Sébastien Lecornu and Sergei Shoigu exchange a rare phone call in order to discuss their countries' respective fights against terrorism. Also, The Financial Times reports on the Russian intelligence failures around the Crocus City Hall attack.
3 min
April 03, 2024 'Killed trying to feed starving kids': Death of international aid workers sparks outrage
IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, April 3: Papers express outrage as seven aid workers are killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls for an investigation, with three British nationals amongst those killed. The Israeli papers also react, with PM Benjamin Netanyahu saying "this happens in wartime". In other news, the United States is bracing for the largest invasion of cicadas in over 200 years.
4 min
April 02, 2024 Watch: Spanish police's alleged violent arrest of two Black men sparks anger
IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, April 2: Senegal's newly elected leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to be sworn in. Mediapart, the French investigative website, wonders about the future of women's rights in Senegal with a polygamist president. Also: a video of two unarmed Black men apparently being punched and chokeholded by police sparks anger in Spain. Finally, a highly anticipated performance in a play by French actress Isabelle Huppert sparks heckling and prompts a lively discussion on theatregoers' behaviour.
6 min
March 29, 2024 Study shows song lyrics are getting 'angrier, sadder and more basic'
IN THE PRESS – Friday, March 29: Gaza's famine dominates the front pages after the International Court of Justice's legally binding ruling that Israel must allow access for international aid. Also: Saudi Arabia will have its first Miss Universe candidate at a beauty pageant in Mexico later this year. The Czech government accuses the owners of a pro-Kremlin Czech media of a disinformation campaign. Plus, Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album drops and a new study shows song lyrics are angrier and more basic than ever.
7 min