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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" version="2.0"><channel><language>en</language><title>TV shows, VOD, exclusive interviews and reports - France 24</title><description>Watch France 24 TV programs and shows on demand, free. Many exclusive interviews and videos</description><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/</link><copyright>France Medias Monde</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:04:28 +0100</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>France Médias Monde</itunes:name><itunes:email>podcast@francemm.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:complete>no</itunes:complete><itunes:summary>Watch France 24 TV programs and shows on demand, free. Many exclusive interviews and videos</itunes:summary><itunes:image href="https://s.france24.com/media/display/b0d6fa56-db0b-11ee-9ee5-005056bfb2b6/EN-LE-DEBAT_1-1.webp"/><itunes:category text="News &amp; Politics"/><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><atom:link href="https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Off the scales? Work-life balance in the digital age</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-debate/20251223-off-the-scales-work-life-balance-in-the-digital-age?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>It's the word of the year in Japan with a literal take on the Rihanna song "Work". Japan's first female prime minister Takaichi Sanae announced she would "abandon the idea of a work-life balance" when she was elected as the head of Liberal Democratic Party back in October. The 64-year old Takaichi may espouse "work, work, work, work and work", but how about those entering the labour market?</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's the word of the year in Japan with a literal take on the Rihanna song "Work". Japan's first female prime minister Takaichi Sanae announced she would "abandon the idea of a work-life balance" when she was elected as the head of Liberal Democratic Party back in October. The 64-year old Takaichi may espouse "work, work, work, work and work", but how about those entering the labour market?</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
It's the word of the year in Japan with a literal take on the Rihanna song "Work". Japan's first female prime minister Takaichi Sanae announced she would "abandon the idea of a work-life balance" when she was elected as the head of Liberal Democratic Party back in October. The 64-year old Takaichi may espouse "work, work, work, work and work", but how about those entering the labour market?
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It's the word of the year in Japan with a literal take on the Rihanna song "Work". Japan's first female prime minister Takaichi Sanae announced she would "abandon the idea of a work-life balance" when she was elected as the head of Liberal Democratic Party back in October. The 64-year old Takaichi may espouse "work, work, work, work and work", but how about those entering the labour market?
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:46:37</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/ptw/2025/12/08/WB982499-O-01-20251208_8000.mp4?guid=03e70cb8-d439-11f0-8ed6-5fe44fc49f2c&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">03e70cb8-d439-11f0-8ed6-5fe44fc49f2c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:27:22 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>AFCON 2025: Mohamed Salah scores late winner for Egypt against Zimbabwe</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20251223-afcon-2025-mohamed-salah-scores-late-winner-for-egypt-against-zimbabwe?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>Egypt defeated Zimbabwe 2–1 in their first match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Mohamed Salah secured victory for his team in stoppage time.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Egypt defeated Zimbabwe 2–1 in their first match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Mohamed Salah secured victory for his team in stoppage time.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
Egypt defeated Zimbabwe 2–1 in their first match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Mohamed Salah secured victory for his team in stoppage time.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Football,Africa Cup of Nations</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
Egypt defeated Zimbabwe 2–1 in their first match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Mohamed Salah secured victory for his team in stoppage time.
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:04:50</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/vod/2025/12/23/DN191435-A-01-20251215_8000.mp4?guid=30767d8c-dfa5-11f0-a278-85ba20182809&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">30767d8c-dfa5-11f0-a278-85ba20182809</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>AFCON 2025: Mali robbed of win, Egypt take three points against Zimbabwe</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/africa-cup-of-nations/20251222-afcon-2025-mali-robbed-of-win-egypt-take-three-points-against-zimbabwe?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>Day two was packed with drama. Mali saw their three points slip away after a late equaliser from Zambia. Bafana Bafana meanwhile managed to beat a tough Angola side, scoring a second goal to make it 2-1. There was more excitement during the final game of the day as the Pharoes faced the Warriors, who waged a tough battle. Zimbabwe opened the scoring, before Omar Marmoush brought it level. At the last minute, Mo Salah made it 2-1, giving Egypt the win.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Day two was packed with drama. Mali saw their three points slip away after a late equaliser from Zambia. Bafana Bafana meanwhile managed to beat a tough Angola side, scoring a second goal to make it 2-1. There was more excitement during the final game of the day as the Pharoes faced the Warriors, who waged a tough battle. Zimbabwe opened the scoring, before Omar Marmoush brought it level. At the last minute, Mo Salah made it 2-1, giving Egypt the win.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
Day two was packed with drama. Mali saw their three points slip away after a late equaliser from Zambia. Bafana Bafana meanwhile managed to beat a tough Angola side, scoring a second goal to make it 2-1. There was more excitement during the final game of the day as the Pharoes faced the Warriors, who waged a tough battle. Zimbabwe opened the scoring, before Omar Marmoush brought it level. At the last minute, Mo Salah made it 2-1, giving Egypt the win.
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Day two was packed with drama. Mali saw their three points slip away after a late equaliser from Zambia. Bafana Bafana meanwhile managed to beat a tough Angola side, scoring a second goal to make it 2-1. There was more excitement during the final game of the day as the Pharoes faced the Warriors, who waged a tough battle. Zimbabwe opened the scoring, before Omar Marmoush brought it level. At the last minute, Mo Salah made it 2-1, giving Egypt the win.
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:26:10</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/ptw/2025/12/22/NW996139-O-01-20251222_8000.mp4?guid=86296c3a-df8c-11f0-9f71-8f112f455f1f&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">86296c3a-df8c-11f0-9f71-8f112f455f1f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:18:27 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Freed Nigerian schoolchildren handed over to government</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/eye-on-africa/20251222-freed-nigerian-schoolchildren-handed-over-to-government?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>In tonight's edition, the final group of  130 kidnapped schoolchildren in Nigeria have been handed over and received by authorities, ending a month-long ordeal that drew global concern. Also, a poor rainy season this year has deepened drought fears in the eastern Horn of Africa, with severe consequences for food security in early 2026. And the fourth edition of Kivu Fashion Week brought some colour to a region long marred by conflict.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In tonight's edition, the final group of  130 kidnapped schoolchildren in Nigeria have been handed over and received by authorities, ending a month-long ordeal that drew global concern. Also, a poor rainy season this year has deepened drought fears in the eastern Horn of Africa, with severe consequences for food security in early 2026. And the fourth edition of Kivu Fashion Week brought some colour to a region long marred by conflict.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
In tonight's edition, the final group of  130 kidnapped schoolchildren in Nigeria have been handed over and received by authorities, ending a month-long ordeal that drew global concern. Also, a poor rainy season this year has deepened drought fears in the eastern Horn of Africa, with severe consequences for food security in early 2026. And the fourth edition of Kivu Fashion Week brought some colour to a region long marred by conflict.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Nigeria</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
In tonight's edition, the final group of  130 kidnapped schoolchildren in Nigeria have been handed over and received by authorities, ending a month-long ordeal that drew global concern. Also, a poor rainy season this year has deepened drought fears in the eastern Horn of Africa, with severe consequences for food security in early 2026. And the fourth edition of Kivu Fashion Week brought some colour to a region long marred by conflict.
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:11:33</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/vod/2025/12/22/ANGL251222-2146-Live_8000.mp4?guid=95f40e52-df7a-11f0-9bbe-8f1edd6006c9&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">95f40e52-df7a-11f0-9bbe-8f1edd6006c9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:27:51 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>AFCON 2025: Ayoub El Kaabi scores wondergoal as Morocco dominate Comoros</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20251222-afcon-2025-ayoub-el-kaabi-scores-wondergoal-as-morocco-dominate-comoros?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>Morocco defeated Comoros (2-0) in the opening match of AFCON 2025. Ayoub El Kaabi scored a superb overhead kick.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Morocco defeated Comoros (2-0) in the opening match of AFCON 2025. Ayoub El Kaabi scored a superb overhead kick.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
Morocco defeated Comoros (2-0) in the opening match of AFCON 2025. Ayoub El Kaabi scored a superb overhead kick.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Football,Africa Cup of Nations</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
Morocco defeated Comoros (2-0) in the opening match of AFCON 2025. Ayoub El Kaabi scored a superb overhead kick.
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:05:03</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/vod/2025/12/22/DN191434-A-01-20251215_8000.mp4?guid=2a7a6012-dee0-11f0-9654-a34edcdcec31&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">2a7a6012-dee0-11f0-9654-a34edcdcec31</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:28:28 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>AFCON 2025: Day 1 roundup</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/africa-cup-of-nations/20251221-afcon-2025-day-1-roundup?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to France 24's AFCON roundup, where we dive into all the action from the opening match of the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco. We're here to break it all down with football experts Thando Sibiya and Andreas Evagora. We are also joined by our reporter on the ground, Selina Sykes.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to France 24's AFCON roundup, where we dive into all the action from the opening match of the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco. We're here to break it all down with football experts Thando Sibiya and Andreas Evagora. We are also joined by our reporter on the ground, Selina Sykes.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
Welcome to France 24's AFCON roundup, where we dive into all the action from the opening match of the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco. We're here to break it all down with football experts Thando Sibiya and Andreas Evagora. We are also joined by our reporter on the ground, Selina Sykes.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Africa,Football,Morocco,Comoros</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
Welcome to France 24's AFCON roundup, where we dive into all the action from the opening match of the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco. We're here to break it all down with football experts Thando Sibiya and Andreas Evagora. We are also joined by our reporter on the ground, Selina Sykes.
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:28:59</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/vod/2025/12/21/EN_20251221_221458_224358_CS_8000.mp4?guid=306935d2-dec4-11f0-881a-95c13deaea2f&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">306935d2-dec4-11f0-881a-95c13deaea2f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:24:22 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Sudan: RSF kills over 1,000 civilians in Zamzam refugee camp in April, UN reports</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/eye-on-africa/20251219-sudan-rsf-kills-over-1-000-civilians-in-zamzam-refugee-camp-in-april-un-reports?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>On Thursday, the United Nations Human Rights Office released a report detailing a horrific attack on Sudan's largest refugee camp earlier this year. The document noted that over 1,000 civilians were killed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in April during a three-day attack on the Zamzam refugee camp. The report also describes acts of sexual violence, and was released just a few weeks after Amnesty International accused the RSF of committing war crimes during the attack.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On Thursday, the United Nations Human Rights Office released a report detailing a horrific attack on Sudan's largest refugee camp earlier this year. The document noted that over 1,000 civilians were killed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in April during a three-day attack on the Zamzam refugee camp. The report also describes acts of sexual violence, and was released just a few weeks after Amnesty International accused the RSF of committing war crimes during the attack.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
On Thursday, the United Nations Human Rights Office released a report detailing a horrific attack on Sudan's largest refugee camp earlier this year. The document noted that over 1,000 civilians were killed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in April during a three-day attack on the Zamzam refugee camp. The report also describes acts of sexual violence, and was released just a few weeks after Amnesty International accused the RSF of committing war crimes during the attack.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Africa,Sudan,Darfur,UN</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
On Thursday, the United Nations Human Rights Office released a report detailing a horrific attack on Sudan's largest refugee camp earlier this year. The document noted that over 1,000 civilians were killed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in April during a three-day attack on the Zamzam refugee camp. The report also describes acts of sexual violence, and was released just a few weeks after Amnesty International accused the RSF of committing war crimes during the attack.
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:13:20</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/vod/2025/12/19/ANGL251219-2141-Live_8000.mp4?guid=1a14f772-dd1f-11f0-b455-89b649fbf282&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">1a14f772-dd1f-11f0-b455-89b649fbf282</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:21:02 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>'We cannot accept an enormous gap in standards between EU and Mercosur': COPA-COGECA's Tsiforou</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/talking-europe/20251219-we-cannot-accept-an-enormous-gap-in-standards-between-eu-and-mercosur-copa-cogeca-s-tsiforou?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>Farmers in the EU have protested on many occasions over unfair foreign competition and the viability of their businesses. They gathered again in Brussels on December 18, while an EU summit was going on, this time focusing their ire on the Mercosur free trade agreement between the EU and Latin American countries. We speak to Elli Tsiforou, the Secretary-General of COPA-COGECA, the umbrella organisation of farmers and agri-cooperatives in the EU.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Farmers in the EU have protested on many occasions over unfair foreign competition and the viability of their businesses. They gathered again in Brussels on December 18, while an EU summit was going on, this time focusing their ire on the Mercosur free trade agreement between the EU and Latin American countries. We speak to Elli Tsiforou, the Secretary-General of COPA-COGECA, the umbrella organisation of farmers and agri-cooperatives in the EU.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
Farmers in the EU have protested on many occasions over unfair foreign competition and the viability of their businesses. They gathered again in Brussels on December 18, while an EU summit was going on, this time focusing their ire on the Mercosur free trade agreement between the EU and Latin American countries. We speak to Elli Tsiforou, the Secretary-General of COPA-COGECA, the umbrella organisation of farmers and agri-cooperatives in the EU.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>European Union,Agriculture,Mercosur,protest</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
Farmers in the EU have protested on many occasions over unfair foreign competition and the viability of their businesses. They gathered again in Brussels on December 18, while an EU summit was going on, this time focusing their ire on the Mercosur free trade agreement between the EU and Latin American countries. We speak to Elli Tsiforou, the Secretary-General of COPA-COGECA, the umbrella organisation of farmers and agri-cooperatives in the EU.
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:12:35</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/ptw/2025/12/19/WB994276-O-01-20251219_8000.mp4?guid=d760992c-d9d1-11f0-9581-f7788e901309&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">d760992c-d9d1-11f0-9581-f7788e901309</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:16:03 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>arts24 talks to AI host of reality TV show 'Non Player Combat'</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/arts24/20251219-arts24-talks-to-ai-host-of-reality-tv-show-non-player-combat?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>Like it or not, AI is here to stay. Time magazine named the "architects of AI" as 2025's person of the year. In this edition, we focus on artificial intelligence and entertainment. A UK AI-focused studio recently released "Non Player Combat", which it calls the world's first AI-generated reality TV show. Dheepthika Laurent talks to Tom Paton, CEO of the studio and in a first, we interview Clara, the AI host of the show!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Like it or not, AI is here to stay. Time magazine named the "architects of AI" as 2025's person of the year. In this edition, we focus on artificial intelligence and entertainment. A UK AI-focused studio recently released "Non Player Combat", which it calls the world's first AI-generated reality TV show. Dheepthika Laurent talks to Tom Paton, CEO of the studio and in a first, we interview Clara, the AI host of the show!</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
Like it or not, AI is here to stay. Time magazine named the "architects of AI" as 2025's person of the year. In this edition, we focus on artificial intelligence and entertainment. A UK AI-focused studio recently released "Non Player Combat", which it calls the world's first AI-generated reality TV show. Dheepthika Laurent talks to Tom Paton, CEO of the studio and in a first, we interview Clara, the AI host of the show!
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Artificial intelligence,culture,television</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
Like it or not, AI is here to stay. Time magazine named the "architects of AI" as 2025's person of the year. In this edition, we focus on artificial intelligence and entertainment. A UK AI-focused studio recently released "Non Player Combat", which it calls the world's first AI-generated reality TV show. Dheepthika Laurent talks to Tom Paton, CEO of the studio and in a first, we interview Clara, the AI host of the show!
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:14:51</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/ptw/2025/12/19/WB994212-O-01-20251219_8000.mp4?guid=cfacd5ce-dce2-11f0-9fb0-19456c8c4527&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">cfacd5ce-dce2-11f0-9fb0-19456c8c4527</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:55:03 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Classical music takes centre stage in Paris des Arts</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/paris-des-arts/20251219-classical-music-takes-centre-stage-in-paris-des-arts?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>This week, we dive into the world of classical music. We meet one of the most inspiring voices of her generation, mezzo-soprano Léa Desandre. She welcomes us into one of the French capital's temples of classical music, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, we dive into the world of classical music. We meet one of the most inspiring voices of her generation, mezzo-soprano Léa Desandre. She welcomes us into one of the French capital's temples of classical music, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
This week, we dive into the world of classical music. We meet one of the most inspiring voices of her generation, mezzo-soprano Léa Desandre. She welcomes us into one of the French capital's temples of classical music, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>culture,opera,classical music,Paris,French culture,Music</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
This week, we dive into the world of classical music. We meet one of the most inspiring voices of her generation, mezzo-soprano Léa Desandre. She welcomes us into one of the French capital's temples of classical music, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:15:32</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/ptw/2025/12/20/MG096479-A-01-20251215_8000.mp4?guid=0a250a48-dc32-11f0-89fd-654a48cec884&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">0a250a48-dc32-11f0-89fd-654a48cec884</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:59:33 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Sacrificing agriculture for trade? Mercosur deal divides European Union</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/people-profit/20251219-sacrificing-agriculture-for-trade-mercosur-deal-divides-european-union?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>It's a deal that's been decades in the works, but might not make it across the finishing line. The free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Mercosur trading bloc is driving a wedge between those who are eager to diversify and strengthen their international trade, like Germany, and those who are concerned about protecting their agricultural sector, like France. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to Maxime Combes, a French economist who fundamentally opposes the Mercosur trade deal – but not for the same reasons the French government does. </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's a deal that's been decades in the works, but might not make it across the finishing line. The free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Mercosur trading bloc is driving a wedge between those who are eager to diversify and strengthen their international trade, like Germany, and those who are concerned about protecting their agricultural sector, like France. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to Maxime Combes, a French economist who fundamentally opposes the Mercosur trade deal – but not for the same reasons the French government does. </p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
It's a deal that's been decades in the works, but might not make it across the finishing line. The free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Mercosur trading bloc is driving a wedge between those who are eager to diversify and strengthen their international trade, like Germany, and those who are concerned about protecting their agricultural sector, like France. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to Maxime Combes, a French economist who fundamentally opposes the Mercosur trade deal – but not for the same reasons the French government does. 
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Mercosur,European Union,Agriculture,Trade</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
It's a deal that's been decades in the works, but might not make it across the finishing line. The free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Mercosur trading bloc is driving a wedge between those who are eager to diversify and strengthen their international trade, like Germany, and those who are concerned about protecting their agricultural sector, like France. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to Maxime Combes, a French economist who fundamentally opposes the Mercosur trade deal – but not for the same reasons the French government does. 
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:13:28</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/vod/2025/12/18/MG096440-A-01-20251211_8000.mp4?guid=2435aef4-dced-11f0-b9f8-ede673e7bb75&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">2435aef4-dced-11f0-b9f8-ede673e7bb75</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:32:39 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Bondi Beach gunmen's Philippines trip becomes focus of investigation</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/access-asia/20251219-bondi-beach-gunmen-s-philippines-trip-becomes-focus-of-investigation?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>Police in Australia are investigating a trip made by the suspects of the Bondi Beach anti-Semitic terrorist attack to the southern Philippines island of Mindanao, just weeks before they shot and killed 15 people and wounded dozens more. The region has long grappled with Islamist militancy, but President Marcos's government has fired back at reports suggesting the country was a training hotspot for terrorists.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Police in Australia are investigating a trip made by the suspects of the Bondi Beach anti-Semitic terrorist attack to the southern Philippines island of Mindanao, just weeks before they shot and killed 15 people and wounded dozens more. The region has long grappled with Islamist militancy, but President Marcos's government has fired back at reports suggesting the country was a training hotspot for terrorists.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
Police in Australia are investigating a trip made by the suspects of the Bondi Beach anti-Semitic terrorist attack to the southern Philippines island of Mindanao, just weeks before they shot and killed 15 people and wounded dozens more. The region has long grappled with Islamist militancy, but President Marcos's government has fired back at reports suggesting the country was a training hotspot for terrorists.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>anti-Semitic Bondi Beach attack,Philippines,Islamic State (IS) group,Islamist militants</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
Police in Australia are investigating a trip made by the suspects of the Bondi Beach anti-Semitic terrorist attack to the southern Philippines island of Mindanao, just weeks before they shot and killed 15 people and wounded dozens more. The region has long grappled with Islamist militancy, but President Marcos's government has fired back at reports suggesting the country was a training hotspot for terrorists.
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:12:50</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/vod/2025/12/19/MG096439-A-01-20251211_8000.mp4?guid=3e8b5a40-dce0-11f0-b99a-093948f08f11&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">3e8b5a40-dce0-11f0-b99a-093948f08f11</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:14:22 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Small packages, big problems: EU cracks down on cheap Chinese parcels swamping its market</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/talking-europe/20251219-small-packages-big-problems-eu-cracks-down-on-cheap-chinese-parcels-swamping-its-market?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>A major step away from naivety – that's how EU officials describe moves to crack down on cheap Chinese parcels flooding the European market. The EU is edging closer to abolishing the customs exemption on packages valued at under €150. For now, the EU has agreed to impose a temporary €3 customs fee on small parcels, effective from July 1, 2026.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A major step away from naivety – that's how EU officials describe moves to crack down on cheap Chinese parcels flooding the European market. The EU is edging closer to abolishing the customs exemption on packages valued at under €150. For now, the EU has agreed to impose a temporary €3 customs fee on small parcels, effective from July 1, 2026.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
A major step away from naivety – that's how EU officials describe moves to crack down on cheap Chinese parcels flooding the European market. The EU is edging closer to abolishing the customs exemption on packages valued at under €150. For now, the EU has agreed to impose a temporary €3 customs fee on small parcels, effective from July 1, 2026.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>European Union,European Parliament,e-commerce,tariffs,China</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
A major step away from naivety – that's how EU officials describe moves to crack down on cheap Chinese parcels flooding the European market. The EU is edging closer to abolishing the customs exemption on packages valued at under €150. For now, the EU has agreed to impose a temporary €3 customs fee on small parcels, effective from July 1, 2026.
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:11:42</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/vod/2025/12/20/TK063324-A-01-20251215_8000.mp4?guid=5b78797e-d9d1-11f0-8698-edea63974a19&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">5b78797e-d9d1-11f0-8698-edea63974a19</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:31:13 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>From trash to fine dining: The French startup recycling oysters into porcelain</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/down-to-earth/20251219-from-trash-to-fine-dining-the-french-startup-recycling-oysters-into-porcelain?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>Oysters are a Christmas staple in France, but thousands of empty shells are bound for trash bins once the festivities are over. One French company is rescuing waste shells and using them to make porcelain and paving stones. Our Down to Earth team reports.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oysters are a Christmas staple in France, but thousands of empty shells are bound for trash bins once the festivities are over. One French company is rescuing waste shells and using them to make porcelain and paving stones. Our Down to Earth team reports.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
Oysters are a Christmas staple in France, but thousands of empty shells are bound for trash bins once the festivities are over. One French company is rescuing waste shells and using them to make porcelain and paving stones. Our Down to Earth team reports.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Environment,Christmas,France,Recycling,carbon emissions</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
Oysters are a Christmas staple in France, but thousands of empty shells are bound for trash bins once the festivities are over. One French company is rescuing waste shells and using them to make porcelain and paving stones. Our Down to Earth team reports.
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:05:10</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/ptw/2025/12/18/WB993319-O-01-20251218_8000.mp4?guid=e8d015f4-dcbd-11f0-9a1c-75780a534d86&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">e8d015f4-dcbd-11f0-9a1c-75780a534d86</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:16:13 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Switzerland goes bunkers as citizens revamp fallout shelters</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/focus/20251219-switzerland-goes-bunkers-as-citizens-revamp-fallout-shelters?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>Despite being a neutral country, Switzerland counts hundreds of thousands of fallout shelters – enough to accommodate its entire population in the event of armed conflict. This culture of civil protection is a legacy of the Cold War. Now the war in Ukraine has revived interest in Switzerland's unique system, both at a national and international level. FRANCE 24's Jade Levin reports, with Josh Vardey. </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Despite being a neutral country, Switzerland counts hundreds of thousands of fallout shelters – enough to accommodate its entire population in the event of armed conflict. This culture of civil protection is a legacy of the Cold War. Now the war in Ukraine has revived interest in Switzerland's unique system, both at a national and international level. FRANCE 24's Jade Levin reports, with Josh Vardey. </p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
Despite being a neutral country, Switzerland counts hundreds of thousands of fallout shelters – enough to accommodate its entire population in the event of armed conflict. This culture of civil protection is a legacy of the Cold War. Now the war in Ukraine has revived interest in Switzerland's unique system, both at a national and international level. FRANCE 24's Jade Levin reports, with Josh Vardey. 
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Switzerland,military,Europe,defence</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
Despite being a neutral country, Switzerland counts hundreds of thousands of fallout shelters – enough to accommodate its entire population in the event of armed conflict. This culture of civil protection is a legacy of the Cold War. Now the war in Ukraine has revived interest in Switzerland's unique system, both at a national and international level. FRANCE 24's Jade Levin reports, with Josh Vardey. 
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:06:24</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/vod/2025/12/19/DN191374-A-01-20251209_8000.mp4?guid=06cda95e-dc2d-11f0-b035-1be46faab903&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">06cda95e-dc2d-11f0-b035-1be46faab903</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:56:07 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>'Some of the most disturbing yet': Papers react to 'terrifying' Epstein files</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/press-review/20251219-some-of-the-most-disturbing-yet-papers-react-to-terrifying-epstein-files?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>PRESS REVIEW – Friday, December 19: A new batch of Epstein files includes photos of famous men, chat screenshots and "Lolita" quotes written on a woman's body. Next, Kristin Cabot, the HR boss caught on the Coldplay kiss cam, speaks out in an exclusive interview. Finally, we bring you some Christmas news in data format.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>PRESS REVIEW – Friday, December 19: A new batch of Epstein files includes photos of famous men, chat screenshots and "Lolita" quotes written on a woman's body. Next, Kristin Cabot, the HR boss caught on the Coldplay kiss cam, speaks out in an exclusive interview. Finally, we bring you some Christmas news in data format.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, December 19: A new batch of Epstein files includes photos of famous men, chat screenshots and "Lolita" quotes written on a woman's body. Next, Kristin Cabot, the HR boss caught on the Coldplay kiss cam, speaks out in an exclusive interview. Finally, we bring you some Christmas news in data format.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Jeffrey Epstein,sex abuse,Donald Trump</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, December 19: A new batch of Epstein files includes photos of famous men, chat screenshots and "Lolita" quotes written on a woman's body. Next, Kristin Cabot, the HR boss caught on the Coldplay kiss cam, speaks out in an exclusive interview. Finally, we bring you some Christmas news in data format.
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:05:44</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/vod/2025/12/19/DN191374-A-01-20251209_CS0845_8000.mp4?guid=c42252a2-dcaa-11f0-8b17-ed405d358b63&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">c42252a2-dcaa-11f0-8b17-ed405d358b63</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:16:19 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Strasbourg finish top of Conference League group stage with win over Breidablik</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20251219-strasbourg-finish-top-of-conference-league-group-stage-win-over-breidablik?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>Strasbourg wrapped up the Conference League group stage with a 3-1 win over Iceland's Breidablik, finishing unbeaten and top of their group. Liam Rosenior's men were held for much of the match, but found the breakthrough in the final 10 minutes. The result guarantees Strasbourg direct qualification for the round of 16, avoiding the play-offs.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Strasbourg wrapped up the Conference League group stage with a 3-1 win over Iceland's Breidablik, finishing unbeaten and top of their group. Liam Rosenior's men were held for much of the match, but found the breakthrough in the final 10 minutes. The result guarantees Strasbourg direct qualification for the round of 16, avoiding the play-offs.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
Strasbourg wrapped up the Conference League group stage with a 3-1 win over Iceland's Breidablik, finishing unbeaten and top of their group. Liam Rosenior's men were held for much of the match, but found the breakthrough in the final 10 minutes. The result guarantees Strasbourg direct qualification for the round of 16, avoiding the play-offs.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Football,Europa Conference League</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
Strasbourg wrapped up the Conference League group stage with a 3-1 win over Iceland's Breidablik, finishing unbeaten and top of their group. Liam Rosenior's men were held for much of the match, but found the breakthrough in the final 10 minutes. The result guarantees Strasbourg direct qualification for the round of 16, avoiding the play-offs.
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:05:42</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/vod/2025/12/19/DN191339-A-01-20251208_8000.mp4?guid=72d22a6e-dc94-11f0-b637-dbb43b7d6491&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">72d22a6e-dc94-11f0-b637-dbb43b7d6491</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:15:42 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Viral videos question Morocco's AFCON stadiums after deadly floods</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/truth-or-fake/20251218-viral-videos-question-morocco-s-afcon-stadiums-after-deadly-floods?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>At least 37 people have been killed in Morocco after flash floods swept through the city of Safi. Officials say it's the country's deadliest flooding disaster in more than a decade. Online, viral videos have since claimed that the torrential rain severely damaged two major stadiums in the capital Rabat, just days before AFCON 2025 is set to kick off. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we trace the origin of these AI-generated videos, and confirm that Morocco is indeed ready to host the football tournament.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At least 37 people have been killed in Morocco after flash floods swept through the city of Safi. Officials say it's the country's deadliest flooding disaster in more than a decade. Online, viral videos have since claimed that the torrential rain severely damaged two major stadiums in the capital Rabat, just days before AFCON 2025 is set to kick off. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we trace the origin of these AI-generated videos, and confirm that Morocco is indeed ready to host the football tournament.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
At least 37 people have been killed in Morocco after flash floods swept through the city of Safi. Officials say it's the country's deadliest flooding disaster in more than a decade. Online, viral videos have since claimed that the torrential rain severely damaged two major stadiums in the capital Rabat, just days before AFCON 2025 is set to kick off. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we trace the origin of these AI-generated videos, and confirm that Morocco is indeed ready to host the football tournament.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Morocco,Africa Cup of Nations,'fake news'</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
At least 37 people have been killed in Morocco after flash floods swept through the city of Safi. Officials say it's the country's deadliest flooding disaster in more than a decade. Online, viral videos have since claimed that the torrential rain severely damaged two major stadiums in the capital Rabat, just days before AFCON 2025 is set to kick off. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we trace the origin of these AI-generated videos, and confirm that Morocco is indeed ready to host the football tournament.
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:05:31</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/vod/2025/12/18/EN_20251218_221947_222518_CS_8000.mp4?guid=20c27f3e-dc5e-11f0-bdd3-7fdb4e4a4c9f&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">20c27f3e-dc5e-11f0-bdd3-7fdb4e4a4c9f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:08:47 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, its largest ever</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/a-propos/20251218-us-announces-11-billion-arms-package-for-taiwan-largest-ever?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>US President Donald Trump's administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks with Rex Li, Professor of International Relations at King's College London.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>US President Donald Trump's administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks with Rex Li, Professor of International Relations at King's College London.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
US President Donald Trump's administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks with Rex Li, Professor of International Relations at King's College London.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Taiwan,China,USA,weapons</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
US President Donald Trump's administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks with Rex Li, Professor of International Relations at King's College London.
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:09:42</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/vod/2025/12/18/EN_20251218_223107_224050_CS_8000.mp4?guid=afdc569c-dc5c-11f0-885a-2fc8f11b2b21&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">afdc569c-dc5c-11f0-885a-2fc8f11b2b21</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:58:28 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>AFC/M23 says it has started withdrawing troops from key DR Congo city</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/eye-on-africa/20251218-m23-says-started-withdrawing-troops-from-key-dr-congo-city?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>In tonight's edition, Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebels say they have begun pulling out from the strategic town of Uvira in eastern DR Congo. Also, 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel have been released in Burkina Faso. Plus Sudanese football finds an unexpected new home in Rwanda.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In tonight's edition, Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebels say they have begun pulling out from the strategic town of Uvira in eastern DR Congo. Also, 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel have been released in Burkina Faso. Plus Sudanese football finds an unexpected new home in Rwanda.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
In tonight's edition, Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebels say they have begun pulling out from the strategic town of Uvira in eastern DR Congo. Also, 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel have been released in Burkina Faso. Plus Sudanese football finds an unexpected new home in Rwanda.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>DR Congo,M23 rebels</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
In tonight's edition, Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebels say they have begun pulling out from the strategic town of Uvira in eastern DR Congo. Also, 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel have been released in Burkina Faso. Plus Sudanese football finds an unexpected new home in Rwanda.
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Some brand it "the most crucial EU summit" since the financial crisis of 2008; a last chance to stave off bankruptcy for a Ukrainian government that might run out of money by the end of spring. But where will the money come from? 
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Ukraine,Russia,Volodymyr Zelensky,Vladimir Putin,European Union</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
Some brand it "the most crucial EU summit" since the financial crisis of 2008; a last chance to stave off bankruptcy for a Ukrainian government that might run out of money by the end of spring. But where will the money come from? 
</itunes:summary><itunes:duration>00:43:41</itunes:duration><enclosure url="https://audio.audiomeans.fr/pfx/b035a7c4-de15-11ef-9e7b-cfc4fb0c91f4/vod-france24.akamaized.net/en/vod/2025/12/18/TK063309-A-01-20251208_CS1911_8000.mp4?guid=f0ba34fa-dc42-11f0-9d65-ed2337347179&amp;source=GJlXzGgqHj" type="video/mp4" length="0"/><guid isPermaLink="false">f0ba34fa-dc42-11f0-9d65-ed2337347179</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:21:46 +0100</pubDate><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit></item><item><title>Nigerians call for government action against worsening insecurity</title><category/><link>https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/eye-on-africa/20251218-nigerians-call-for-government-action-against-worsening-insecurity?GJlXzGgqHj</link><description><![CDATA[<p>Hundreds of members of Nigeria's main labour union take to the streets, demanding urgent government action against worsening insecurity, including kidnappings and killings that they say affects their safety and livelihoods. Also, Sierra Leone declares its Mpox epidemic over, signalling the end of a health emergency that saw over 5,000 cases and 60 fatalities in the country. Survivors, though, say they remain discriminated against. Plus the final preparations are underway in Morocco, which is gearing up to host the Africa Cup of Nations from this Sunday.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hundreds of members of Nigeria's main labour union take to the streets, demanding urgent government action against worsening insecurity, including kidnappings and killings that they say affects their safety and livelihoods. Also, Sierra Leone declares its Mpox epidemic over, signalling the end of a health emergency that saw over 5,000 cases and 60 fatalities in the country. Survivors, though, say they remain discriminated against. Plus the final preparations are underway in Morocco, which is gearing up to host the Africa Cup of Nations from this Sunday.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>FRANCE 24 English</itunes:author><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:subtitle>
Hundreds of members of Nigeria's main labour union take to the streets, demanding urgent government action against worsening insecurity, including kidnappings and killings that they say affects their safety and livelihoods. Also, Sierra Leone declares its Mpox epidemic over, signalling the end of a health emergency that saw over 5,000 cases and 60 fatalities in the country. Survivors, though, say they remain discriminated against. Plus the final preparations are underway in Morocco, which is gearing up to host the Africa Cup of Nations from this Sunday.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>Nigeria,protest,unions</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
Hundreds of members of Nigeria's main labour union take to the streets, demanding urgent government action against worsening insecurity, including kidnappings and killings that they say affects their safety and livelihoods. Also, Sierra Leone declares its Mpox epidemic over, signalling the end of a health emergency that saw over 5,000 cases and 60 fatalities in the country. Survivors, though, say they remain discriminated against. Plus the final preparations are underway in Morocco, which is gearing up to host the Africa Cup of Nations from this Sunday.
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For more than a decade, the Greek island of Lesbos has been a symbol of Europe's migration crisis. Located close to Turkey, the island was a major entry point to the European Union back in 2015. But since then, arrivals have sharply decreased as Europe has tightened its border controls and outsourced part of its migration policy. Mortaza Behboudi reports from Lesbos, where refugees have often suffered a traumatic journey.
</itunes:subtitle><itunes:keywords>migrants,Greece,European Union,immigration</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>
For more than a decade, the Greek island of Lesbos has been a symbol of Europe's migration crisis. Located close to Turkey, the island was a major entry point to the European Union back in 2015. But since then, arrivals have sharply decreased as Europe has tightened its border controls and outsourced part of its migration policy. Mortaza Behboudi reports from Lesbos, where refugees have often suffered a traumatic journey.
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