How do we ensure that the seeds which grow the food needed to nourish the rising number of people on the planet are safe and productive? This week Down to Earth explores the challenges of securing a seed system for the...
Afghan, Taliban talks aim to end decades of war
The Afghan government is to begin peace negotiations with the Taliban this weekend, in a bid to end nearly two decades of violence. The two sides will meet in the Qatari capital from Saturday, six months later than...
France urged to act as resurgent disease runs rampant
France’s national scientific council is urging leaders to act now to counter the spread of the disease, which saw 10,000 new cases in a single day on Thursday. However, questions remains whether the French will be...
From Westerns to heavy metal: A look at some of the films at this year’s Deauville Festival
Even if many American stars have been unable to travel to this year’s Deauville American Film Festival, festivalgoers have shown up in force to enjoy a vast selection of films that includes dozens of works by US...
Learning to live with Alzheimer’s in France
This week, we’re focusing on Alzheimer’s. The brain disease affects a person’s memory and can grow severe enough to impact daily tasks. In France, 900,000 people live with Alzheimer’s, and...
Deauville jury president Vanessa Paradis on giving ‘hope’ to world of cinema
The red carpet is in place in sunny Deauville but there are fewer American stars stepping onto it this year as the film festival goes ahead with strict health and safety measures in place. This year’s jury president...
Could the future of fashion be ‘phygital’?
“Phygital” is a simple neologism – the fusion of “physical” and “digital”. Social distancing means traditional fashion shows won’t be making a return for a while. Emerging in...