Press Review

Dec 11 2024 24 ep. 6 mins 884

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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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'Act of violence and disdain': Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hosts

Dec 11 2024 6 mins

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, December 12: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol refuses to step down, much to the dismay of many in the country, including the leader of his own party. Meanwhile, Donald Trump causes a stir with comments about Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. Finally, Saudi Arabia is confirmed as the host of the 2034 World Cup, a decision condemned by many human rights group

French President Macron 'paying the price' for solitary politics

Dec 11 2024 8 mins

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, December 6: Emmanuel Macron is "alone”, "solitary" in the face of an unprecedented political crisis. The press has few words of comfort for Macron as France's political chaos ensues. Also, EU commissioner Ursula von der Leyen flies to Uruguay to seal the Mercosur deal – despite France and Italy's opposition. Scientists have created the first trial urine

'Who is Luigi Mangione?': Papers react as suspect charged with healthcare CEO killing

Dec 09 2024 7 mins

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 10: Many European countries freeze asylum proceedings for Syrian refugees despite the uncertainty surrounding the country's future. Meanwhile, Bashar al-Assad's allies take stock, including Russia, desperate to maintain their military bases in Syria. Elsewhere, Luigi Mangione is arrested and charged with the murder of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson

'There's no place like home': Judy Garland's slippers fetch $28 Million at auction

Dec 08 2024 6 mins

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, December 9: The papers react to the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. Meanwhile, the governing People Power Party in South Korea says that they will continue to rule, even after President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly avoids being impeached ... much to the dismay of the main opposition party. Finally, the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizar

France without a government once again: What's next?

Dec 05 2024 5 mins

PRESS REVIEW: Thursday, 5 December – the world’s press reacts to, revels in, and satirises the fresh chaos into which France has been plunged over the toppling of Michel Barnier’s government in a no-confidence vote Wednesday. We look at front pages and analysis, as well as what might lie ahead.

'Guéhi defies FA': Crystal Palace captain writes own message on rainbow armband

Dec 03 2024 6 mins

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, December 4: The Korean papers react to President Yoon Suk Yeol's decision to impose martial law with incredulity, as the opposition moves to impeach him. Meanwhile, television presenter Gregg Wallace faces fresh allegations of sexual misconduct. Also, Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi is criticised for adding a religious message to a rainbow armband, wh

Melting permafrost in Canadian Arctic town could lead to first climate refugees

Dec 03 2024 6 mins

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 3: French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a fight for his job as two votes of no confidence will be held against him, plunging France into a deep political crisis. The New York Times reports from a Canadian Arctic town where the permafrost is thawing so rapidly that residents could become the first climate refugees. Also, Donald Trump jokes ab

‘Julius Le Pen’: Will French far right decide fate of PM Barnier’s government?

Dec 02 2024 10 mins

PRESS REVIEW: Monday, December 2 – The world’s press reacts to rebels’ storming of Syria’s second largest city of Aleppo. In France, the Barnier government is hanging by a thread as far right leader Marine Le Pen appears to call the shots. In other news, Germany has launched a 100 million euro project to retrieve tonnes of shells and ammunition dumped in the Baltic Sea post

Moment of truth for assisted dying in England and Wales as MPs hold key vote

Nov 29 2024 7 mins

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 29: The debate over assisted dying rages on in the UK ahead of a key vote in Westminster this Friday. In other news, the French government makes concessions to the far right in the hope of surviving a likely no-confidence vote next week. Finally, Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral is resplendent after five years of renovation following a catastrophic fir

Did France backtrack on Netanyahu arrest warrant in exchange for Israel-Lebanon ceasefire?

Nov 28 2024 6 mins

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 28: The French government's revelation that it may not enforce the ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu draws ire in the press. Some dailies wonder if this "about face" was a requirement in order for France to broker the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. In other news: the threat of a no-confidence vote against French Prime Minister Mich