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Paris neighbourhoods: Exploring the lesser-known side of the 18th arrondissement

In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the 18th arrondissement. The district is famous for landmarks like the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge, but in this show we step away from the picture-postcard version of Montmartre and take you to see the rest of the 18th. We visit the vibrant multicultural neighbourhood called the Goutte d'Or, then take you to the largest fabric store in the world and introduce you to some of the 18th's most famous residents over the years. Join us as we explore the lesser-known si

'Feels like being hit by a bus': Rib remodelling beauty surgery on the rise

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 29: Spanish papers discuss Wednesday's deadly train collision. The New York Times investigates whether a "safest seat" in the event of a train crash exists. Next, we look at a report about "the shocking rise of rib remodelling". We end with some photos from the Arctic and Antarctica.

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US cruise ship halts world voyage over fuel costs, 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia

Around 200 passengers who paid to live on a cruise ship while travelling the world were abruptly left in Cambodia after the company ran out of money. US-based operator Villa Vie Residences announced on Tuesday it was suspending operations of the Odyssey, two years after the ship set off, citing "extraordinary increases" in fuel costs following the US-Israel war with Iran.

After years under fire, a rare quiet settles over Ukrainian city as truce holds

A planned six-day ceasefire brokered by US first lady Melania Trump and tied to a humanitarian aid mission in a Russian-occupied town has brought rare quiet to the Ukrainian-held city of Kherson across the water. A local pause in fighting started at 3am Tuesday to allow medicine, food and water to be taken to Oleshky before evacuation corridors are opened later in the week.

Trappes residents reel from deadly racist attack that killed one

It's been five days since a gunman opened fire in a Paris suburb of Trappes in a suspected racist terror attack, injuring five and killing one. On the weekend, hundreds marched through the town in honour of the 26-year-old victim Pengo Bossio Wangi – and to show solidarity with his family. But the incident has left a deep mark on the local community, prompting the mobilisation of mediators to provide support.

Spain train crash death toll rises to 69, emergency crews continue operations

Emergency responders continued operations on Thursday morning, following a deadly train crash in Spain a day earlier that killed at least 69 people. Victims of the deadly train crash were taken to the Institute of Legal Medicine of Toledo for identification. Police, medical and military units could be seen outside the institute, as FRANCE 24’s Sarah Morris reports.

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'There's clearly a marketplace for Russian in Africa - but it's not about institution building'

Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Alex Vines, Africa Program Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations. He takes us through Russia's African paradox involving diplomatic Influence, security dependence and the politics of multipolarity. Moscow is gaining diplomatic traction across the continent even as its security partnerships, information operations and recruitment practices raise troubling questions about sovereignty, accountability and the human costs of geopolitical competition. For Vines, the participation of 48 African countries and 22 heads of state and government in the la

Kenya's female athletes make their mark as Youth Olympic Games approach

Senegal is preparing to host the Youth Olympic Games, which begin this weekend. The young athletes who hope to showcase their talents on the international stage have their sights set on the Games, and Kenya has made sure that its young boxers remain on their toes and are ready to take on opponents of a higher calibre. FRANCE 24's Bastien Renouil reports from the ground.

France reclaims title as Europe's champion of tax and social charges

New data shows that France has the EU's highest tax burden at 46 percent of GDP, while its national debt continues to grow. Amid new street protests over lack of education funding and falling purchasing power, the government is proposing a meagre hike in the minimum wage. Also in this edition: US tech giants see their shares diverge as the AI boom pushes massive capital expenditures.