PRESS REVIEW – Monday, November 18: French farmers plan protests against a potential EU-South America trade deal, while UK farmers protest new inheritance tax measures in Labour's budget. Meanwhile, some Pacific nations accuse Australia of 'exporting climate destruction.' Finally, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, has s…

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 15: US President-elect Donald Trump has mooted bypassing Senate approval for his major appointments – we take a look at the press backlash. In other news: COP29 continues, but without the Argentinian delegation and with activists far outnumbered by oil, gas and coal lobbyists. Finally, National Geographic scientists …

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 14: There's shock and rebuke in both the left-wing and conservative media after Donald Trump nominates Matt Gaetz to be attorney general. The Florida Republican has been the focus of an investigation into child sex trafficking. Also: hundreds of books, including Anne Frank's diary and George Orwell's "1984" have be…

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 13: We look at reactions to Donald Trump's shock Pentagon pick, as well as unchecked methane emissions by the oil and gas industries and tributes to Azzedine Hedna – a devoted craftsman of the Notre Dame restoration who has sadly passed away a month before the cathedral's reopening.…

PRESS REVIEW - Tuesday, November 12: The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Church of England's most senior cleric, faces calls to resign. It comes after a damning review accused the Church of covering up a decades-long cycle of sexual, physical and psychological abuse by a former lawyer and member of the Church. In Sudan, the spectre of outright war lo…

PRESS REVIEW – Friday November 8: The US Army and Federal Reserve brace for a new administration. In other news, private jets are "used like taxis" by the super-rich, with skyrocketing CO2 emissions. Finally, 43 monkeys make a break for it at a South Carolina animal testing centre, while caretakers try to coax them back with fresh fruit and greens.…

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 7: We take you through all the reactions in the US press and abroad after Donald Trump's resounding victory in the US presidential election. We look at what the result means for the Democratic Party's future, for climate change and for international relations. We also see how the illustrated press are covering Trum…

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 6: We take a look at the right-wing press as they declare victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential election, and at analysis on what went wrong for Kamala Harris's campaign. Also, what happened to the women expected to vote Democrat in droves? Finally, abortion was on the ballot in 10 states in more ways th…

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, November 5: We take a look at the US front pages ahead of the country's landmark presidential vote. Also: what, if any, difference will the election result make to the ongoing war in the Middle East? Finally, a pygmy hippo born at Edinburgh Zoo is vying for internet fame.Por FRANCE 24 English

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 29: Labour unveil their first budget in 14 years, with taxes raised by £40 billion. Elsewhere, the race for the White House is hotting up and the Latino demographic could be key to securing victory for either candidate. Finally, there's good news for kids in Iowa as they can go "trick or treating" on Halloween for th…

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 30: US papers react to Steve Bannon's release from prison, with just days to go before the country goes to the polls. In other news, a Brazilian rancher may have chemically deforested an area equivalent to New York City on the site of a protected wetland. Finally, a PhD student discovers a lost Mayan city by accide…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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…

After accidently falling into a marketing career, Jonathan Williams soon found himself working for tech giants PayPal, Google and Hubspot — eventually leading him to a new life in Australia. After Covid completely disrupted the travel industry, Jonathan was approached by Polestar to take the premium EV brand to the next level.…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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 …

In Episode 14, Nick chats to Leigh Barnes, Chief Customer Officer at Intrepid — an Australian B Corp that focuses on sustainable travel and authentic experiences for all. He and Nick talk about how climate change is a crucial factor in travel and tourism, how experiences are more valuable than things, and how the loneliness epidemic is shaping dest…