U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders declaring illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border a national emergency, designating criminal cartels as terrorist organizations, and targeting automatic citizenship for U.S.-born children of immigrants in the country illegally. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Amanda Frost, Pro…

During his inaugural speech, US President Donald Trump threatened to "take back" the Panama Canal. Built in the early 20th century, the waterway is a key maritime trade route. The US relinquished control in 1999 in a deal that obliged the operator to charge ships fairly. We'll take a closer look at the economy behind the canal. Plus, Donald Trump i…

M23 rebels continue to make significant advances in Eastern Congo. They seized the strategic town of Minova, a key supply route to the provincial capital Goma. And what will be United States' involvement in the conflict with Donald Trump now in power? President Donald Trump who left once again the Paris agreement on climate. We'll discuss what it m…

The world’s richest man and President Trump’s ally Elon Musk ignited online backlash after two back-to-back hand gestures he made at the Trump presidential inauguration. Whilst some say the salutatory gesture is an unambiguous Nazi salute that’s normalising Nazism in 2025, others say it’s a moment of awkwardness by a man who has autism. Vedika Bahl…

With a few strokes of the pen, it’s as if he never left. Or is it? On day one of his second term, Donald Trump pardoned nearly all those convicted in the January 6th assault on the Capitol. Has the 45th and now 47th president succeeded in rewriting the narrative?بقلم FRANCE 24 English

Energy demand is skyrocketing, fueled by the demand for artificial intelligence, but as Hitachi Energy's CEO Andreas Schierenbeck tells France 24's Charles Pellegrin at the World Economic Forum in Davos, power grids are not up to scratch and need significant investments.The annual gathering is being held as Donald Trump's return to the White House …

FRANCE 24's Culture Editor Eve Jackson co-hosted the the Lumières awards, France's equivalent of the Golden Globes, on Monday night in Paris. She tells us about French gangster transgender musical "Emilia Perez" picking up five awards, including best director for France's Jacques Audiard.بقلم FRANCE 24 English

The Oscar-nominated director Bennett Miller, celebrated for films like "Capote", "Moneyball" and "Foxcatcher", speaks to Eve Jackson about his new AI-generated art. The filmmaker is showcasing his new photographic prints at Paris's Gagosian gallery. The exhibition blends artificial intelligence technology with traditional photo aesthetics. The work…

Paris Fashion Week is all about the crème de la crème of fashion made by iconic houses from around the world. But if you're not exactly model thin, you might have a hard time seeing yourself represented by the usual runway models wearing those beautiful clothes. We talk to Erin Zhurkin, the author of "Plus Size in Paris", on why after a peak of plu…

A long-awaited ceasefire between Hamas and Israel went into force on Sunday, followed by the first exchange of hostages and detainees by the two sides. The ceasefire and the process of releasing the hostages and prisoners will continue over the next three months. It has already caused discontent among far-right members of PM Binyamin Netanyahu's Is…

In the Muslim-majority country of Indonesia, the island of Flores is something of an exception. Located in the south of the archipelago, its population is 70 percent Catholic and many young people hope to become men of the cloth. Every year, Flores trains priests who go on to serve around the world: in the United States, Africa, Europe and South Am…

On day two of the World Economic Forum in Davos, discussions are revolving around new US President Donald Trump following his inauguration. Whether it’s EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz or Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, they're all taking the stage and responding to Trump's return. Meanwhile, business…

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, January 21: We look at reactions and analysis from the US press as Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. While the Wall Street Journal hails an "inaugural of optimism", The New York Times calls Trump's pardons of some 1,500 January 6 rioters an "opening act of contempt". The international pr…

It's a second coming and a very different Washington. Four years after his unseating at the ballot box and an insurrection that rattled the world's most powerful nation, a victorious Donald Trump returns to the White House with the promise of radical change. François Picard's panel of guests give us their take on his inaugural address and what we c…

In tonight's edition: South Sudan declared a nighttime curfew on Friday, a day after anti-Sudan protests degenerated into looting and violence. Also, Rwanda denies reports by UN experts that it is directly supporting the M23, as the conflict between the Congolese army and M23 fighters heats up. Plus we talk to film director Angela Wanjiku Wamai as …

In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim talks to Nigerian singer-songwriter Keziah Jones as he releases his first record in over a decade: "Alive & Kicking". The album is an autobiographical journey from Lagos to London to Paris; a musical résumé of his career spanning more than 30 years. The "blufunk" singer’s record features…

Later this Monday, Donald Trump will be inaugurated for the second time as US president. He has already made waves in the weeks before his return to office, threatening a mass deportation of undocumented migrants on day one, tariffs on Canada and Mexico as well as expressing a desire to acquire Greenland. For more on what to expect from Trump's sec…

On Wednesday January 15, in a final snub ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House, US President Joe Biden announced the surprise removal of Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism. The decision came after a series of changes in the relationship between the US and Cuba in recent years. With the return of Trump to the White Hous…

Oxfam's annual inequality report shows the rapid acceleration of wealth accumulation by the world's richest in 2024, as 44 percent of the world continues to live in poverty. FRANCE 24's Business Editor Charles Pellegrin speaks with Oxfam International's Executive Director Amitabh Behar at the opening of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerlan…

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, January 20: Scorned by the right and lamented by the left, Joe Biden's legacy is not the one he hoped for. This as the US prepares for round two of a known, yet unpredictable, quantity: Donald Trump. We look at comment from across the American press and at cartoonists' interpretations of what's to come.…

A weekly news show produced with photos, videos and personal accounts from France 24 Observers around the world - all checked by our staff here in Paris.بقلم FRANCE 24 English

A weekly news show produced with photos, videos and personal accounts from France 24 Observers around the world - all checked by our staff here in Paris.بقلم FRANCE 24 English

A weekly news show produced with photos, videos and personal accounts from France 24 Observers around the world - all checked by our staff here in Paris.بقلم FRANCE 24 English

A weekly news show produced with photos, videos and personal accounts from France 24 Observers around the world - all checked by our staff here in Paris.بقلم FRANCE 24 English

Rena Sofer looks back on her original run Port Charles run and reflects on her return as Lois (replete with custom nails!) with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest DAYS casting changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Hayley Erin looks back on her first Y&R run as Abby and talks about her recent return as Claire, shares memories of her time as GH’s Kiki, reveals how parenting twin girls is going and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also catch up on the latest casting news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr…

Elia Cantu talks about her past as a DAYS fan, her work as a makeup artist, how it felt to be cast as Salem’s Jada and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also remember the life of the late Billy Miller (ex-Billy, Y&R et al). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri…

Kassie DePaiva talks about reprising the role of DAYS’s Eve, previews her GH return as Blair, reveals what she’s up to now and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest storylines making headlines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…

Kyle Lowder opens up about returning to DAYS as Rex, attending the funerals of Victor and his late portrayer, John Aniston, his new job as a news anchor and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest casting changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar…

Rachel Melvin looks back on her first DAYS run as Chelsea and her upcoming return, her memories of John Aniston (ex-Victor, DAYS), her experience on Dumb and Dumber To and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also remember the late Arleen Sorkin and tease the stories coming up this fall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…

Bonnie Burroughs looks back on the highs and lows of her career, explains why playing Gladys is her all-time favorite job and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the passing of daytime vet Nancy Frangione and the latest casting news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

Austin Peck recalls his soap experiences on DAYS, AS THE WORLD TURNS and ONE LIFE TO LIVE, recalls a chance encounter with Ronn Moss (ex-Ridge, B&B), describes life with wife Terri Conn (ex-Katie, ATWT) and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the last casting and storyline news. See Privacy Policy at https://ar…

Kate Mansi recounts her entrée into show business, reflects on playing DAYS’s Abigail, talks about joining GH as Kristina and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview the biggest stories coming up across the dial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy…

Vail Bloom opens up about how she broke into the biz, coming back to Y&R as Heather, her time on VANDERPUMP RULES and more with Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest casting news and story spoilers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info…

Walt Willey looks back on his acting journey that led him to becoming ALL MY CHILDREN’s Jack, working with Susan Lucci and Michael B. Jordan, reprising his signature role on GH and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also remember the late Andrea Evans and Jeffrey Carlson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…

Miranda Wilson reflects on her first run as DAYS’s Megan and comeback decades later, her other soap roles, her life in Europe and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview the hottest stories coming up on every show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva…

Zuleyka Silver (Audra, Y&R) chronicles her journey to Genoa City, offers insight into her cunning character, gives her take on Audra’s hook-up with Kyle and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also pay homage to the late Nicolas Coster and Brett Hadley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not…

Tanisha Harper shares her path to the role of GH’s Jordan, from modeling to magazine editing and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest storylines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Sharon Case looks back on her nearly 30-year run as Y&R’s Sharon, talks about her path to Genoa City, her recent on-screen reconnection with Linden Ashby (Cameron) and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss our favorite soap weddings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…

Julie Pinson traces her soap past, from PORT CHARLES to Y&R to DAYS to AS THE WORLD TURNS, talks about life with hubby Billy Warlock (ex-Frankie, DAYS et al), what she’s up to now and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest casting news and stars we would love to see return. See Privacy Policy at https:/…

Jill Larson (ex-Opal, ALL MY CHILDREN et al) discusses her soap journey, her latest movie role and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview the upcoming twist in DAYS’s latest “who’s the daddy?” yarn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

Linden Ashby talks about his daytime start on LOVING, meeting wife Susan Walters (Diane, Y&R), his film and prime-time credits, his return to Y&R as Cameron and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the latest news and casting changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

Billy Warlock shares memories of his various daytime roles, from DAYS’s Frankie to GH’s A.J., his BAYWATCH run, his new life in Colorado and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the Daytime Emmy postponement and preview what’s coming up on all the soaps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…

Michael Corbett remembers his early roles on RYAN’S HOPE and SEARCH FOR TOMORROW, his memorable run as Y&R’s David Kimble, his current successes and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also remember the late Jacklyn Zeman (ex-Bobbie, GH et al). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…

Annika Noelle talks about her path to B&B, Hope’s current storyline, the reality show she’d love to be a guest on and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also break down the latest casting shockers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Tabyana Ali reflects on her entry into show biz, her emotional audition process for GH, the popularity of Trina’s pairing with Spencer and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the 2023 Daytime Emmy nominations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…

Brandon Barash talks about the transitions from Stefan to Jake to Stefan in Salem, his GH past as Johnny, his recent real-life wedding and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also break down the latest soap news and hot storylines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c…

Lynn Herring (Lucy) shares behind-the-scenes secrets of the Nurses’ Ball, reflects on her early days in Port Charles and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss Y&R and GH’s splashy anniversary episodes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s…

Kristian Alfonso (Hope) and Peter Reckell (Bo) talk about their DAYS comeback, reflect on their favorite memories from their 40-year history in Salem, answer fan questions and more with Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about the latest soap news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:…

Evan Hofer (Dex) talks about his path to Port Charles, the Dex/Josslyn romance, his not-so-secret crush on a co-star and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also preview Y&R’s 50th anniversary celebration and GH’s tribute to Epiphany. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1…