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People & Profit

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The business show that goes beyond the numbers and the corporate jargon! We break down major business stories and look at how they affect our lives. Thursday at 4:45pm Paris time.
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Welcome to What's Literacy? by Literacy Quebec, a community-based podcast for English-speaking, lifelong literacy learners in Quebec. Our host Jessica Leahy from Literacy Quebec explores topics around community building, lifelong curiosity, and the multiple types of literacy. It's incredible what we can learn from each other!
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In a block of flats in Paris a small group of neighbours enjoy friendly relations. Billie, a young foreign student is welcomed by Rosa, the doyenne of the group. She gets to grips with life in Paris with Zirek, a private car hire driver, Amir, a young florist from Afghanistan, Diane, Pierre and their three children. Les voisins du 12 bis, a bilingual radio story in 13 episodes for immersive listening to learn French in everyday situations.
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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 29: Israel's parliament has voted to ban UNRWA from operating within the country, with many observers warning that it will worsen the situation in Gaza. Elsewhere, The Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos responds to criticism over the fact that his paper won't be backing a candidate in this year's US presidential electi…
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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 28: The ICC's chief prosecutor is accused of sexual misconduct and of trying to persuade the alleged victim to deny the claims. Elsewhere, The Washington Post has decided not to back a presidential candidate for the first time in decades, much to the disappointment of journalists and readers alike. Plus, The Wall Stre…
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As the International Monetary Fund and World Bank mark 80 years since their founding, how can they stay relevant and effective? During the annual fall meeting in Washington, World Bank Senior Managing Director Axel van Trotsenburg told FRANCE 24 that reforms are underway, but need to happen more quickly. "I think an international organisation shoul…
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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 24: Gisèle Pelicot’s testimony at the rape trial of her husband and dozens of other men makes the front pages in France and abroad. In other news, the illegal gold mining business in Ghana is bleeding toxic metals into the rivers. Finally, the intrepid stray dog filmed on the top of one of the Pyramids of Giza has c…
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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 23: South Korea mulls its response as North Korea cements its war coalition with Russia. In other news, an Arab News/YouGov poll shows Donald Trump leading among Arab-American voters. Also, do Western gorillas have democracy? Finally, Paddington Bear, of Peruvian birth but British by adoption, has been awarded a UK…
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Kate is joined today by Faz Kazmi. Faz graduated in Economics and Finance and now works as a Vertical Launch Grants Manager at the UK Space Agency. Listen as Faz reveals what his day to day looks like. He also talks about the breadth of roles within this sector for graduates from all degree disciplines plus his tips on how to develop your skills an…
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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday October 22: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pushes back with a decree to save her flagship anti-migration policy from an European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling. In other news, a two-day "Preparing to settle in Gaza" conference in Israel is attended by several Israeli government ministers, including from the Likud camp. …
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PRESS REVIEW – October 21: Financing conservation in the embattled Amazon rainforest is at the heart of the COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia. In other news, Donald Trump vies for votes in the swing state of Pennsylvania by lauding golfer Arnold Palmer’s genitalia. Finally, a New Zealand airport looks to rein in those more indulgent farewells i…
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PRESS REVIEW – October 18: The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar dominates front pages, as journalists ask what’s next. Also, in Brussels, Poland receives support for its plan to suspend asylum rights for Russia and Belarus, and the EU is told to take a leaf out of Giorgia Meloni’s book after the first migrants went to her newly opened Albanian de…
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Just how sustainable is your happy hour? The beverage industry is among those facing pressure to mitigate its impact on the environment. In 2021, it accounted for 3.8 percent of global carbon emissions. We take a closer look in this edition of People & Profit. Drinks sustainability consultant Anne Jones says both packaging and raw materials are key…
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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 17: Ilya Yashin, one of Vladimir Putin's main opponents, speaks to a French daily just months after his release from prison. Elsewhere, Italy bans couples from travelling abroad for surrogacy, with many saying the move unfairly impacts gay couples. Plus, an assisted dying bill is introduced in Westminster, with opin…
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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 16: Kamala Harris makes an appearance on a popular US radio show, calling Donald Trump a dictator in the process. Elsewhere, the father of a murdered daughter is shocked to find out her image is being used as an AI chatbot. Plus, Thomas Tuchel is set to be named the new England football manager, becoming the first …
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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 15: The Washington Post has an exclusive on Binyamin Netanyahu's phone call with Joe Biden last week, as the Israeli PM softens his stance. Elsewhere, tensions mount between India and Canada, as top diplomats are expelled from both countries. Also, a rape accusation levelled at Kylian Mbappé is reported in the Swedis…
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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 11: The budget will be the first order of business for France's fractured National Assembly. With tax hikes and spending cuts on the cards, there’s something for everyone … or no one. In other news, Rafael Nadal's departure from tennis inspires tributes in the Spanish press and beyond. Finally, Boris Johnson's new mem…
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Can European industry regain its competitive edge on the global stage? A new EU report penned by former ECB chief Mario Draghi highlights a growing gap in both productivity and innovation, and warns that businesses will face an "existential challenge" without drastic change and significant investment. Tim Figures, a partner and associate director a…
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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 10: The New York Times reports that Kamala Harris has raised over $1 billion in campaign funding in less than three months. Donald Trump, meanwhile, seeks to drive voter registration among young male voters – a key demographic for him. Also: Emmanuel Macron talks "Emily in Paris", artificial intelligence and culture…
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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 9: On the Chagos Islands, a group of Sri Lankan migrants have been stranded for years and await news of their fate as Britain hands over the archipelago to Mauritius. Also, the US Marine Corps takes no disciplinary action over the misconduct of Major Joshua Mast, who adopted an Afghan child against the will of her …
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Kate chats to York graduate Cezara Jalba about her role as a Control, Electrical & Instrumentation Design Engineer at the Sellafield site, which is part of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. They discuss what her role entails, key skills, how Cezara's degree helped to prepare her for this role and what she loves about her job and the bits that …
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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 8: Israel issues a mass evacuation order for northern Gaza as the Israeli papers speculate that Tel Aviv could be preparing an Israeli occupation of Gaza. Also: an under-reported mass killing in Haiti has left 6,300 people homeless. A large ski station in France decides to stay closed this winter as a lack of snow ha…
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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 7: One year on from the October 7 attacks, the international press revisits the horrors of that day. The Jerusalem Post leads with a blank front page, while Haaretz has a two-page spread, talking to survivors, soldiers and released hostages alike. Meanwhile, the American press focuses on how life has changed for US Je…
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The French government plans to subject the budget to a €60 billion belt-tightening drive next year in the hope of bringing the deficit down to 5 percent of GDP from an estimated more than 6 percent this year. Two-thirds of that sum are to come from spending cuts, and the rest from new taxes. Why does the country find itself in this fiscal hole? How…
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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 4: The Lebanese press reacts to continued Israeli bombardment, while suggesting that Hezbollah has been reinvigorated over recent days. Elsewhere, the UK has agreed to give sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after more than 200 years, but not everyone is happy with the decision. Finally, a dramatic court c…
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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 3: The Israeli press urges caution as tensions heighten in the Middle East, whereas the Iranian press strikes a more bullish tone. Elsewhere, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer repays more than £6,000 in gifts after a donations row. He also visits Brussels for his first talks on an EU reset. Finally, there are two …
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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 2: We look at reactions and analysis after Iran fired at least 180 missiles at Israel. The local and international press question how Israel will retaliate, as well as to what extent the United States will get involved, as the White House vows consequences for the attack.…
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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 1: We look at reactions and analysis from Lebanon and the Middle East as Israel begins a "limited" ground operation inside Lebanon in its fight against Hezbollah. What lies ahead for the region? Will Iran retaliate and how? What does this mean for Israel's war against Iran's proxies? These are just some of the questi…
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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 30: French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen is due in a Paris court as her party is accused of embezzling European parliamentary funds. In Austria, the far-right party has won parliamentary elections, in a first since World War II. A woman who inspired Netflix's award-winning show "Baby Reindeer" – and who is now …
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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 27: We look at reactions in the Israeli and Lebanese press after Binyamin Netanyahu's rejection of a temporary truce with Hezbollah. Also: the finalists from the Comedy Wildlife Photography awards for 2024 are unveiled and a wine estate in the UK county of Kent produces its first bottle of champagne. Finally, find o…
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