In the press

IN THE PRESS - Tuesday, March 12: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi implements his controversial 2019 citizenship law that effectively discriminates against Indian Muslims with civic groups vowing to lead street protests. Also: Kate Middleton's Photoshop disaster continues to dominate the dailies. Finally, France's most popular singer Aya Nakamura is the victim of racist attacks over rumours that she might perform at the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, March 6: The US media reacts to Super Tuesday, with Donald Trump's last remaining rival Nikki Haley the target of many memes online. Meanwhile, one NGO reports that hundreds of people have been arrested in Russia for showing support for Alexei Navalny. Finally, a German man has been vaccinated against Covid a whopping 217 times.

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, March 5: We bring you reactions in the international press to Argentina's government suspending the services of its state news agency Telam. We also look ahead to Super Tuesday, a major day of primary elections in the US. Or, as some papers put it, Super Trump! Plus: find out why former French president François Hollande may be eyeing a political comeback...and why there's a campaign in Dublin to stop public groping of a beloved statue.

IN THE PRESS – Monday, March 4: The French papers hail the enshrining of abortion rights in the constitution. In Germany, a Russian wiretapping scandal that's exposed German military strategy in Ukraine is sparking a lot of criticism and concern over Russian disinformation. Also: Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz heads to the US for a visit that has angered PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Finally: US police horses make a bolt for it and sprint down the longest highway in the country!

IN THE PRESS – Friday, March 1: There's anger and shock in the press after Israeli forces killed over 100 Palestinians who were gathered in front of food aid trucks in northern Gaza. Also: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is set to be buried in Moscow this Friday. Finally, it's set to be one of the biggest weddings of the year: Anant Ambani, son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, hosts a pre-wedding party with a VIP guest list including Rihanna and Mark Zuckerberg.

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, February 29: French paper Libération looks at a sobering death toll: 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the start of Israel's retaliatory military campaign. Also: Ghana passes a bill criminalising those who identify as queer, in a yet another blow to gay rights on the continent. The Olympic athletes' village is being inaugurated in Paris's Seine-Saint-Denis department. Finally, we look at February 29, a day with a surprising history and unusual customs!

IN THE PRESS - Tuesday, February 27: A “historic day” for Sweden who will finally be able to join NATO after Hungary’s parliament ratified its bid. Also in the news: French schools start their student uniform trials as part of a controversial national experiment. Also: Taylor Swift's dad Scott Swift has been accused of punching a photographer during the star’s tour in Sydney. Finally: find out why American parents are up in arms over “rude, tattletale” Peppa Pig!

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, February 7: President Emmanuel Macron hosts a ceremony in Paris honouring the 42 French citizens killed during the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Meanwhile, NHS delays leave 600 children a week facing a mental health crisis in England. In other news, a minor diplomatic row breaks out ahead of Nigeria and South Africa's AFCON semi-final. Finally, a pod of orcas face a race against time as they find themselves trapped in ice.

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, February 6: After Buckingham Palace announces that King Charles III is being treated for cancer, we bring you concerned reactions from the British and international press. Also, political unrest erupts in Senegal after lawmakers agree to postpone elections by 10 months. French daily Libération headlines on a new survey showing French people are having less sex than ever before – but it's not a bad thing! Finally, we find out about the café waiter race that’s coming back to Paris.

IN THE PRESS – Friday, February 2: We look at reactions in the French press after the government offers concessions to appease angry farmers. At what cost to the environment? Also: we look at how Italian leader Giorgia Meloni managed to convince Hungarian PM Viktor Orban to accept the EU's Ukraine fund. Lewis Hamilton announces his shock move to Ferrari after a decade at Mercedes. Finally, watch as police are called to help rescue a little Australian boy who climbed up the prize dispenser of a claw machine!

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, February 1: We look at continuing protests by European farmers ahead of an all-important summit in Brussels. In Ukraine, a crisis of leadership emerges amid tensions between President Volodymyr Zelensky and his popular army chief Valery Zaluzhny. Also: a group of venture capitalists want to host the "Enhanced Games", where drug testing of athletes is forbidden. Finally, move like an animal: a new workout trend is garnering billions of views on social media!

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, January 31: French farmers continue to block the roads in and out of Paris after new PM Gabriel Attal made his first major address to MPs. Meanwhile, the stage is set for the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland after two years of political stalemate. In other news, Morocco are dumped out of AFCON by South Africa as the Atlas Lions suffer a shock 2-0 loss. Finally, a Japanese macaque is on the run in the Scottish Highlands.

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, January 30: We take a look at the French and European papers after French farmers blockade the majors roads leading to Paris in a protest over their working conditions and pay. Also in the news: reactions to Ivory Coast's stunning defeat of Senegal in the African Cup of Nations and outrage in Spain over a poster of Jesus that's deemed homoerotic. Finally, an Australian MP accuses a national broadcaster of photoshopping her body for a news report.

IN THE PRESS – Monday, January 29: We look at reactions in the American press to the death of three US soldiers in Jordan, the first such casualties since the wave of attacks on US forces in the Middle East after last October's Hamas attacks on Israel. Also: French papers examine protesting farmers' plans to bring their demonstrations to the capital. We finish with a look at the cognitive benefits of learning a musical instrument.

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IN THE PRESS – Friday, January 26: We look at reactions in the French press to the Constitutional Council's decision to strike down almost half of the government's controversial immigration law. Also: a scandal involving South Korea's first lady threatens to derail the president's electoral campaign. Plus: a 99-year-old woman breaks three swimming world records. And we look at the Italian sports pages after Jannik Sinner's historic semi-final victory over Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open!

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, January 25: We look at reactions in the Indian and French press as President Emmanuel Macron heads to India as special guest for Republic Day celebrations. Also: the head of Britain's army warns conscription will be necessary if an all-out war breaks out with Russia. Tennis legends Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert pen an opinion piece arguing against Saudi Arabia hosting the WTA finals. Plus, a scientific breakthrough could help revive the endangered northern white rhino species.

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, January 24: Donald Trump unsurprisingly wins the New Hampshire primary, marking an upset for Nikki Haley. For much of the US press though, the race made fractures in the Republican Party clear. Here in France, papers weigh the government's plan to enshrine abortion into the constitution, amid growing resistance from the right. We finish with another major breakthrough in gene therapy. 

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, January 23: Several articles describe the deteriorating situation in Gaza, as the Hamas-run health ministry say the death toll has surpassed 25,000. Meanwhile, the British press reports on a scientific breakthrough in relation to Alzheimer’s disease. In other news, video game "Palworld" becomes a viral sensation, selling 5 million units in three days, but faces plagiarism accusations. Finally, hosts Ivory Coast suffer a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea, putting them on the brink of elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations.

IN THE PRESS – Monday, January 22: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis drops out of the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, whittling the competition down to just two candidates: Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. We also take a look at the growing momentum behind protests by French farmers and how the far right is hoping to seize upon their anger. We finish with one of the biggest protest movements in Germany in recent years, as hundreds of thousands rallied against the far right over the weekend.

IN THE PRESS – Friday, January 19: Cracks are beginning to emerge at home in support for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, after war cabinet leader Gadi Eisenkot appeared to criticise him in a televised interview. Also: French papers react to Paris City Hall withdrawing funding for a controversial Parisian private school. A UK couple win a trademark lawsuit against French fashion giant LVMH. Finally, we bring you an update on our favourite athlete of the year so far: teenage darts sensation Luke Littler!