Miscanthus grows up to 4 m (13 ft) tall, tolerates heat and drought, and can be harvested for decades. In France and Germany, Asiatic grass is now grown for heating, construction materials and water conservation. But why is Europe growing so little in this? Mali artist turns buses into climate warnings on wheels Please enable … Read more
Japan’s imperial family is running out of male heirs, and a debate over how to preserve the hereditary lineage that has continued unbroken for centuries is dividing the nation. Meanwhile, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wrapped up their two-week trip to Europe, and Japan took note that their royal Dutch and Belgian hosts both have … Read more
A “very strong verification system” is needed in Iran to ensure the Islamic republic keeps its pledge not to develop nuclear weapons after the conflict in the Middle East ends, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said on Friday. Iran’s nuclear program remains a key sticking point as Washington and Tehran negotiate a deal … Read more
French authorities said hospitals in and around Paris were overwhelmed amid a record-breaking heatwave, adding that consumption and sales of alcohol would be banned from June 26. Paris police also told organizers to cancel several public events including the pride march to avoid overwhelming response services already under pressure due to extreme heat. FRANCE 24’s … Read more
Japan canceled more than 200 flights and suspended dozens of train services as the country prepared for a pair of tropical storms approaching from different directions on Friday. Hurricanes Mekkhala and Higos were approaching from the southwest and east respectively and were likely to converge over or near the main archipelago. Which path is Tropical … Read more
The Nigerian Senate on June 24 approved a bill to authorize states to create their own police forces, concerns over the country’s myriad conflicts were brought back into the spotlight recently after a mass school abduction in the typically safer southwest. But experts warn that putting Nigeria’s 36 states in control of their own police … Read more
In a landmark ruling, a French court has ordered energy giant TotalEnergies to account for its clients’ emissions in the company’s climate plan. It is the first time France’s Corporate Duty of Vigilance law has been applied to climate change. FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney speaks to Justine Ripoll from Notre Affaire à Tous, one of … Read more
Three quarters of mainland France is under a “red alert” for the heat. And it may seem odd that the southeastern Mediterranean coast is not under that highest level of warning. So why doesn’t the mercury climb as high on the Côte d’Azur in the middle of a heatwave? The Mediterranean Sea allows the south-east … Read more
The King of the Paris Voguing scene tells FRANCE 24 how the art form is about your own liberation and freedom. Voguing has been widely championed in France by the LGBTQ+ community. Originating in the 1980s from the 1960s Harlem ballroom scene, the dance combines fashion, posing and self-expression. In Perspective, we speak to the … Read more
In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Located in the heart of the Right Bank, it’s one of the most vibrant parts of the capital. A lot of people enter Paris through the tenth, thanks to the … Read more