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Midterms 2026: Turning Point and the battle for Charlie Kirk’s legacy

In the year following the death of Charlie Kirk, the number of American universities with Turning Point chapters surged by 64 percent. But at the same time there have been signs of division in the organisation Kirk founded and the MAGA movement more generally: far-right figures are vying for Kirk’s legacy, while conspiracy theories circulate regarding his death. But as the midterms approach, how do activists on the ground see the future of the conservative youth movement? And who, if anyone, can take on Kirk’s mantle? France 24 travelled to the place Turning Point was founded - Phoenix, Arizon

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‘Celeste’ Creator Diego San José, Director Elena Trapé on Turning a Tax Inspector Into ‘Dirty Harry’

After turning Spain’s tax agency into the unlikely engine of a noir-tinged comedy, “Celeste” creator Diego San José and director Elena Trapé are taking aim at something far more sacred in Spain: soccer. The six-part second season of the Movistar Plus original brings Carmen Machi (“La Mesías”) back as Sara Santano, the tax inspector who […]

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Cannes Winning Producer Giancarlo Nasi: U.S. Indie Filmmakers Are Turning to International Co-Production Funds

Even U.S. independent filmmakers are lining up for international public funds from Canada, Mexico, Latin America and European countries now, Chilean producer Giancarlo Nasi told attendees at his Industry Masterclass “Exploring the Art and Strategy of International Co-Productions,” which took place at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) on Oct 2. As private financing dries […]

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Why is France's Gen Z turning to Catholicism?

As France prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit, a surprising trend has emerged in recent years: the number of baptisms among teenagers and young adults has skyrocketed. More than 21,000 catechumens, those undergoing the period of preparation for baptism into the Christian Church, have been recorded so far in 2026. How can this renewed interest in the Catholic faith be explained? Florence Gaillard reports for France in Focus.