Press Review
564 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 hours ago -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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'You can leave your mask on': Nudists adapt to Covid times
July 03, 2020 08:21 - 3 minutes VideoIN THE PAPERS - Friday, July 3: After the arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell, confidante of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, British papers once again turn their attention to Prince Andrew, who has long been fighting off links to the sex-trafficking scandal. In France, President Macron stays mum on whether or not he'll replace his prime minister in an upcoming government reshuffle, while Donald Trump's pre-Independence Day plans at Mount Rushmore spark controversy in the US. And while some Amer...
Amsterdam's red light district reopens but faces new post-lockdown reality
July 02, 2020 08:23 - 4 minutes VideoIN THE PAPERS - Thursday, July 2: Britain offers residency and citizenship to millions of Hong Kong residents after Beijing passed a national security law that will curb the island's freedoms. Also, a special French police unit in charge of fighting crime is facing scrutiny over allegations of racketeering, illegitimate violence and theft. Amsterdam's sex workers are given the green light to resume work for the first time since the lockdown. Finally, French police (again) are left a little s...
British pub named after slave trader renamed to 'Ye Olde Pubby McDrunkface'
July 01, 2020 08:41 - 4 minutes VideoIN THE PAPERS - Wednesday, July 1: Germany takes over the rotating EU presidency today at a time when uncertainty and crisis plagues the bloc. We take a look at reactions in the Chinese press after Beijing passed its controversial national security law in Hong Kong. Also, 'Da Vinci Code' author Dan Brown faces a sordid lawsuit from his ex-wife and a British pub named for a slave trader renames it (temporarily) to 'Ye Olde Pubby McDrunkface'!
Koalas could go extinct in Australian state of NSW 'before 2050'
June 30, 2020 09:13 - 4 minutes VideoIN THE PAPERS - Tuesday, June 30: We look at a harrowing Associated Press report which says Chinese authorities are forcibly imposing birth control on Muslim Uighurs. In France, Emmanuel Macron tries to capitalise on the green wave that swept environmental parties into power in several cities after the weekend’s local elections. A new report warns that koalas could become extinct in the Australian state of NSW before 2050. Finally, Mercedes Benz reveals a new Formula One car kit inspired by ...
‘Environment on the move’: Macron’s party crushed by green wave
June 29, 2020 08:49 - 4 minutes VideoIN THE PAPERS - Monday, June 29: We look at reactions to France’s local elections which, despite record abstention, saw major cities turn green, won by the party Europe Écologie Les Verts (EELV). Left-wing Libération trolls the French president with the headline, "Ecologie En Marche", playing on his party's name, "La République En Marche" – a follow-up to their front page Saturday, which declared "La République En Marge." We also look at an initiative in Uzbekistan to reassure tourists, offe...
Lunar Loo challenge: NASA's search for next space toilet engineer
June 26, 2020 08:42 - 4 minutes VideoIN THE PAPERS - Friday, June 26: We take a look at how coronavirus is ravaging Africa's overstretched medical workforce. Also, the British papers focus on "chaotic" scenes on the Dorset coast as a heatwave prompted thousands to defy social distancing. NASA names its headquarters after Mary Jackson, the agency's first female black engineer. Finally, NASA has also launched the Lunar Loo Challenge, calling on brilliant minds to design a space toilet for the next mission in space!
Tanzanian miner becomes millionaire after 14kg gemstone find
June 25, 2020 08:40 - 4 minutes VideoIN THE PAPERS - Thursday, June 25: We look at how local communities in the US have been rocked by a spate of black men found hanging from tree branches. Also, Moroccan journalist Omar Radi is being summoned by local authorities in an investigation into foreign financing, just days after Amnesty International accused the government of illegally spying on him. Also, a Tanzanian miner hits the jackpot, becoming a millionaire after the biggest gem find in the country and a New Zealand casting ca...
Smelly durian strikes again! Fruit causes evacuation of German post office
June 24, 2020 09:24 - 4 minutes VideoIN THE PAPERS - Wednesday, June 24: With controversial French doctor Didier Raoult set for a hearing with lawmakers, Aujourd'hui en France writes that he maintains his cult following despite the questionable effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine. As French society grapples with the colonial legacy of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Libération examines the generational divide in France when it comes to the fight against racism. Plus, the Guardian looks at the influence of the tobacco industry on Jordan'...
'Batman and Robin' director Joel Schumacher dies aged 80
June 23, 2020 08:42 - 3 minutes VideoIN THE PAPERS - Tuesday, June 23: French investigative website Mediapart has revealed audio transcripts from the January death of a Frenchman who died after being violently arrested in Paris. Also, columnists call on NASCAR to take action after a noose was found in the garage of black driver Bubba Wallace. Hollywood director Joel Schumacher, who brought us the Brat Pack films of the 1980s and the infamous Bat-nipples in "Batman and Robin", dies at the age of 80. Finally, find out why women f...
'Did TikTokers and K-pop fans foil Trump's Tulsa rally?'
June 22, 2020 08:44 - 3 minutes VideoIN THE PAPERS – Monday, June 22: In our first in-studio press review since France's lockdown measures began in March, we explore claims that TikTok users and K-pop fans sabotaged Donald Trump's Tulsa rally, as well as the Egyptian president's threat to intervene in Libya and a petition to change the name of Columbus, Ohio to "Flavortown".
Noisy French rooster Maurice, who was taken to court for crowing, dies aged six
June 19, 2020 09:13 - 2 minutes VideoIN THE PAPERS - Friday, June 19: We look at the importance of Juneteenth, a day celebrating the end of slavery in the US and why it has special importance this year. Also, ties between Germany and Russia are strained over the killing of a Georgian man of Chechen origin in Berlin last year that Germany says was a Russian state-organised assassination. Finally, Maurice the noisy rooster, who became a symbol of the French countryside, has died.
Human Rights Watch slams 'racist and abusive' French police in new report
June 18, 2020 09:39 - 2 minutes VideoIN THE PAPERS - Thursday, June 18: We look at Emmanuel Macron's visit to London to commemorate 80 years since Charles de Gaulle's now-legendary radio appeal to occupied France to fight against the Nazis. What's left of the legacy of that speech today as France confronts new crises? Also, Human Rights Watch publishes a damning report accusing French police of arbitrary and "racist" checks on minors of African or Arab origin. Finally, a Spanish opera house will reopen next week for the first t...
China and India play blame game after first deadly violence on border in 45 years
June 17, 2020 09:04 - 2 minutes VideoIN THE PAPERS - Wednesday, June 17: We look at how the Indian and Chinese papers are reacting to the first episode of deadly violence on the Kashmir border in 45 years. Also, Netflix founder Reed Hastings is building a secret retreat for public school teachers, England forward Marcus Rashford becomes a national "working class" hero for forcing the government to backtrack on school meal vouchers and finally, an Austrian man is fined for farting very loudly!
Shock at death of French teen climbing prodigy and Olympic hopeful Luce Douady
June 16, 2020 09:17 - 2 minutes VideoIN THE PAPERS - Tuesday, June 16: We bring you editorial reactions to a landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court which enshrines LGBT rights within a sexual discrimination law. Here in France, Libération reacts rather creatively to Emmanuel Macron's warning to French employees that they will have to work more to help turn around the economy. And the French climbing federation is in mourning after the death of its teen prodigy and world champion Luce Douady.