The Makerfield by-election has been confirmed for June 18th 2026, and this is the first episode in a new mini-series following the contest as it gets underway. Adam is joined by Luke Tryl, director of More in Common UK...
Paris: Far-right blamed as football fans riot • FRANCE 24 English
Six people were injured, one seriously, after around 100 supporters of Nice football club rioted in Paris on Thursday night ahead of the club’s Coupe de France final clash with Lens on Friday. Paris mayor Emmanuel...
Germany becomes destination of choice for Jews leaving Israel • FRANCE 24 English
Last year, for the first time in its history, Israel recorded a negative migration balance. In 2024, 82,700 Israelis left the country, an all-time record. In Europe, Germany is benefiting the most, attracting 18 percent...
In Cape Town, women-led cookies business supply British Airways • FRANCE 24 English
In one of South Africa’s largest townships, a small bakery is turning cookies into jobs. Khayelitsha Cookies, a women-led business on the outskirts of Cape Town, has secured a deal to supply British Airways, a...
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘Late Show’ • FRANCE 24 English
Comedian Stephen Colbert signed off from his late-night talk show on Thursday after 11 seasons with a sentimental chat with Beatles musician Paul McCartney and pointed jokes about his forced departure from CBS. The...
Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type • FRANCE 24 English
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to eastern South Kivu province in an area under the control of the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, the group’s spokesman said Thursday, heightening fears...
What the AfD would do in power | Berlin Briefing Podcast
The AfD is surging in the polls – in some regions, it’s way out in front of Germany’s traditional parties. But despite record support, the far-right party still has almost no real executive power. Why is...














