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Piero's voice went out on October 7, leaving behind a legacy of iconic songs like "My old man" and "Arriving, you came." His work touched several generations and in France 24 we invited the singer and composer Alejandro Lerner, with whom he had a close friendship, to share his history and compositions.
Maricarmen, whose expulsion led to a citizen movement against the housing crisis in Spain, died at the hospital on Wednesday, reports France 24 correspondent in Madrid, Maude Petit-Jové. The demonstrators, gathered on the Puerta del Sol to denounce real estate speculation, learned this in the middle of AG. After a minute of silence, they denounced "murders." The movement continues: the general strike is scheduled for 11 November.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has tried to calm both student protesters and jittery bond markets. In an address to the nation, Lecornu stressed that the education ministry had not seen any cuts in last week's budget proposal, but insisted the government must cut its public deficit to 5 percent. There are growing concerns about France's spending and debt, with the IMF urging the country to "get your house in order." Lecornu also confirmed the release of 10 million barrels of diesel fuel.
France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent demonstrations across the country. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across France on Tuesday demanding better conditions in high schools. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.
After more than two weeks of high school protests across France, police have arrested a total of 6,100 individuals, the majority of whom are minors who, until now, had no previous criminal record. So, what has happend to these students, and what lies ahead for them? FRANCE 24's Caitlin Brown has more.
Sébastien Lecornu tried to provide answers to several crises on Wednesday during an address, assuring that law enforcement "does not have instructions to confront high school students", saying "not to be indifferent to their anxieties" and announcing a measure allowing a reduction of 12 to 18 cents in the price of the litre at the pump.
The French Foreign Ministry called on Wednesday the Iranian ambassador in Paris to denounce the "disinformation campaign" that France accuses Iran of leading about the high school movement. Paris also describes as "unfounded" the convening by Tehran of the French ambassador to Iran the previous day.
The French government said Wednesday it would suspend the use of stun grenades in its attempts to manage the student protests now roiling the country after a 15-year-old boy had his hand blown off during a clash with riot police.
The French foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against a "disinformation campaign conducted by the Iranian authorities" over the student protests that have rocked France. The move came a day after Tehran summoned the French ambassador over the treatment of protesters in France.
Catherine Vautrin, French Army Minister, was on Tuesday in Madagascar for a few hours' visit. She announced a donation of drones to the Malagasy army, while the Great Island has come closer to Moscow since the military came to power a year ago. Aurélie Kouman's correspondence.
France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school demonstrations, the interior minister announced, amid growing allegations of police brutality after two weeks of protests marked by frequent violent clashes that have left hundreds injured.France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school demonstrations, the interior minister announced, amid growing allegations of police brutality after two weeks of protests marked by frequent violent clashes that have left hundreds injured.
Staff shortages, rats in the corridors, and a university admissions system that feels like a lottery: As protests sweep France, high school students have drawn up a list of demands to deal with these and other issues. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has promised a government response by the end of October, but whether he can quell the unrest remains to be seen.
An investigation published by the Israeli newspaper 'Haaretz' claims that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received warnings about a possible large Hamas operation days before the attack, including information transmitted by the President of the United Arab Emirates. Daniel Schwartz, a historian, journalist and political analyst, addresses the issue in France 24.
In Tunis, a teenage girl was reportedly kidnapped and subjected to gang rape in the Mellassine neighbourhood. Hospitalized in a state of concern, the case revives the debate on sexual violence and the protection of minors. Several suspects were detained, while further arrests were announced on 5 October. Lilia Blaise, France 24 correspondent, reviews the facts.
Greatly absent from Zinedine Zidane's first list with the Blues because of injury, Madrilène Aurélien Chuameni was in Paris during the international truce for the Africa Day of Sciences Po. At the microphone of France 24, the midfielder recalled once again that he was a little more than just a football player.
This follows complaints from several groups denouncing the disproportionate use of force by the police against adolescents.
The French agriculture ministry on Wednesday forecast a historic low wine output this year after a summer of record high temperatures and a reduction in cultivated areas. The total harvest plunged 14 percent below the 2021–2025 average, with the Champagne region hit hardest due to an early harvest after the heat increased a sugar buildup.
Widespread protests swept across France on Tuesday over anger at the state of the country's school system. The police responded with tear gas and water canons when some on the fringes of the marches turned violent. Among the demonstrators were parents who came to march alongside their children to support their cause – and, for some, to ensure their children could protest safely. After several teenagers were injured, they feared further clashes.
“The terrorists pulled us out through the window. They handcuffed me and pushed us into a car that they had brought from Gaza.” Former Israeli hostage Shoshan Haran speaks to France 24.
In this edition we're pleased to welcome back Lauren Jimerson to discuss the Mary Cassatt exhibit entitled "The Choice of Independence" that's currently showing at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. Lauren is an art historian and author, specialising in modern art and women artists. She tells us why Cassatt was a key figure in the Impressionist movement and why this exhibition is so important.
