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The narrative battle over France’s unrest
Student protests, police violence and French media obsessed with 'barbarians'.
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Banijay Entertainment’s Frédéric Balmary on U.S. Ambitions, Netflix and the Battle for IP: It’s ‘One of Our Big Fights’
Fresh off its merger, the Banijay/All3Media behemoth, now known as Banijay Entertainment, is eyeing an expansion into U.S. scripted production as Netflix looks to ramp up its slate of American hits amid a major shake-up of its content leadership. Speaking at Rome’s MIA Market, Banijay Entertainment chief business officer Frédéric Balmary said in an interview […]
Sports
Why O'Sullivan faces battle to stay in world's top 16
Snooker's World Championship without Ronnie O'Sullivan is hard to conceive, after years of him being so often the central figure at the Crucible. But it may not be far away.
World
Indonesia continues to battle wildfires, with nearly 2 million hectares burned
Fires in Indonesia have burned through more than 1.9 million hectares of land, according to new data, as the country battles its worst wildfire season in a decade. The blazes have sent toxic smoke across much of Southeast Asia, forcing schools to close and fuelling a rise in respiratory illnesses. FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe tells us more.
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US church on front line of battle against drug known as 'tranq'
Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.
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Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs.
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Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania
There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.
Entertainment
Battle of the Booths: Paramount Brings its Iconic Arch to Cannes as Eye-Catching Mipcom Stands Reflect Market Realities
Step outside Le Palais des Festivals in Cannes this week, where Mipcom is in full swing, and you might do a double take. Because nestled between the conference center and the French Riviera is an exact (well, 90% scale) replica of Paramount Studios’ iconic Bronson Gate. The model arch, affixed via cleverly concealed aluminium and […]
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Sports
Leicester battle back to beat Gloucester
Leicester Tigers recover from a disastrous start to battle back and beat Gloucester for their first home win of the season.
Entertainment
Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants
Unlike other flagship titles, E-Day will only be available on Xbox at a time of rising console costs.
Politics
'Battle for soul of this nation is coming', says Badenoch
The leader of the Conservative party opened her speech saying the current government would "make every single person in this country poorer".
Politics
Battle of ideas looming in British politics, Badenoch to say
The Tory leader has been seeking to reframe the way the public views her party, which has yet to recover in the polls since the last election.
World
The battle for Kordofan: The corridor linking Sudan’s east and west
Kordofan, between Darfur and central Sudan, has seen one in five recorded attacks in Sudan's war since April 2023.
Sports
Pickford or Trafford? The battle to be England's number one is now on
Jordan Pickford has been England's number one for a long time. But does he now have a rival in James Trafford?
Politics
The media battle behind Brazil’s election
A corruption scandal, Bolsonaro’s comeback, and Trump’s influence collide as Brazil heads into elections.
Politics
Three-way battle for power in world chess: Who will be elected FIDE president in Samarkand?
The era of Russian presidents is coming to an end at the World Chess Federation (FIDE). Two Germans and one Kazakh are up for election. Among the issues at play are money, Kremlin influence, and unanswered questions.
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Business
France's fresh budget battle threatens to topple another government
Time is not on the side of French government bonds, strategists have warned, as the nation's deficit balloons.
World
Houthis battle for strategic heights in Yemen as thousands more flee homes
Fighting intensifies as US media say Trump called off attacks against Houthis at the last minute on Sunday.
Business
An intense boardroom battle is brewing at India's giant Tata Group
In 10 years, India's leading multinational conglomerate, the Tata Group, is facing a new power struggle between the chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Trusts.