Press Review

Mar 10 2025 24 ep. 6 mins 58
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An overview of the stories making the French and international newspaper headlines. From Monday to Friday live at 7:20am and 9:20am Paris time.

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JD Vance's cousin reflects on his time fighting for Ukraine

Mar 10 2025 6 mins  
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 10: The Canadian papers react to Mark Carney winning the Liberal leadership race, as he is set to become the country's next PM. Also, JD Vance's cousin gives an interview detailing his time on the frontline in Ukraine. Plus, former tennis star Sergiy Stakhovsky discusses fighting for his country. Elsewhere, the Kuwaiti government has stripped thousand

'A watershed moment': EU leaders agree on huge boost to defence spending

Mar 06 2025 5 mins  
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, March 7: The British papers react as EU leaders agree on an €800bn plan to increase European defence spending. Also, a Ukrainian military band has taken on the task of playing at every one of their fallen comrades' funerals. Plus, Ukrainian leaders worry that Elon Musk could cut Starlink access on the battlefield. Elsewhere, scientists protest ‘devastat

'Exceptional reaction to an exceptional situation': French papers react to Macron's speech

Mar 06 2025 5 mins  
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, March 6: First, a look through the French and German papers as they react to Macron's address to the nation. Next, the Trump administration makes waves by cutting off intelligence support for Zelensky's forces, and an article from Politico on secret meetings with opposition politicians in Ukraine. Followed by upset in the French papers as Paris Saint-Germ

'Rich in showmanship and at odds with reality': Papers dissect Trump's speech to Congress

Mar 04 2025 6 mins  
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, March 5: The American papers react as US President Donald Trump addresses Congress for the first time since his return to power. Also, US Vice President JD Vance comes under fire for his comments on peacekeeping troops in Ukraine. Plus, Syria's new regime is under pressure. Finally, L'Équipe previews Paris Saint-Germain's huge Champions League clash aga

Scientists stunned after mouse performs 'mouse-to-mouse resuscitation'

Mar 04 2025 7 mins  
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, March 4: Europe needs to find money quickly to assure Ukraine's security: that's the message from the papers after President Donald Trump suspends US military aid to Kyiv. We also look at how drones have transformed the war in Ukraine. Elsewhere, French football is in crisis after Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca almost comes to physical blows with the referee dur

'The hour of Europe': Papers react as European leaders rally around Ukraine

Mar 02 2025 6 mins  
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 3: The papers react as European leaders meet for a summit in London, pledging to spend more on security for Ukraine. Also, reports suggest Israel could be gearing up for war in Syria. Plus, a Guardian exclusive reveals that at least 25 UK "spy cops" had sex with deceived members of the public. Finally, the second edition of The Florida Man Games takes

'The love child of Mick Hucknall and Crazy Frog': Meet Lumo, Eurovision's new mascot

Feb 27 2025 6 mins  
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, February 28: The British papers react to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's trip to Washington to meet US President Donald Trump. Also, The Times have an interview with a Ukrainian boy who has managed to track down his father's killer. Plus, pro-Russia politicians in Ukraine have been emboldened by recent events. Finally, Eurovision unveil their new mascot Lumo,

'Dying in Darkness': Bezos announces changes to Washington Post's opinion section

Feb 26 2025 6 mins  
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 27: Tensions heighten between France and Algeria as PM François Bayrou threatens to review a decades-old migration pact. Also, The Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos announces controversial changes to the newspaper's opinion section. Plus, North Korea is blamed for the biggest crypto heist in history. Finally, a British woman is awarded a large pa

'The great trainers robbery': Thieves steal nearly 2,000 pairs of Nike shoes

Feb 25 2025 5 mins  
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 26: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a huge cut in foreign aid spending, while increasing the defence budget. Also, French newspaper Libération has an investigation into the abandoned Assad-era prisons in Syria. Plus, it's a special week for stargazers, as seven planets in the solar system will be aligned. Finally, train robberies

First signs of discord as Musk 'inadvertently sets off Trump cabinet rebellion'

Feb 25 2025 4 mins  
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, February 25: Has the bromance been revived? We look at European press reactions to Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump's meeting in Washington. Also: troubled waters for Elon Musk? Tesla sales are in freefall and his curbing of the US federal administration comes under scrutiny. Plus: France's "starchitect" Jean Nouvel is embroiled in an embezzlement scandal.