The real Kamala Harris, French PM needed, Telegram CEO arrested, Oasis comeback

Gavin LEE | Luis MIGUEL CABRERA | Laura WELFRINGER | Elizabeth PINEAU | Douglas HERBERT | Fraser JACKSON | Philippe MOREAU-CHEVROLET

Edité par France 24 - 2024

It's also been a week that’s seen the Russian-born CEO of the messaging app Telegram arrested at an airport outside Paris, placed under formal investigation and banned from leaving France. Pavel Durov is alleged to have enabled the proliferation of illicit activity and sexual exploitation of children. It’s an attack on free speech, says Russia, a country that has banned Facebook and Instagram and severely restricted access to YouTube. We discuss the political and ethical implications. 

And unless you've been half the world away, you'll have seen the news from the Gallagher brothers this week. It's time to shake off your parka and get a cigarette lighter ready to wave to "Live Forever", as they're getting the band back together. Oasis, one of Britain's biggest bands, are going on tour, 15 years after their notorious fallout near Paris. We try to answer one of the most contentious musical questions of modern times: Blur or Oasis?

And it's "la rentrée" here in France: back to the office for French politicians, and negotiations continue for a new prime minister. Are there any signs of white smoke? We explain the political Gordian knot that’s causing the impasse, and assess who's to blame.

Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera, Laura Welfringer and Louison Girard.

Note
  • This week saw the first sit-down interview for Kamala Harris as US presidential nominee. After a headline-grabbing summer where she’s dominated the American media landscape, we look at the reinvention of Harris: from gaff-prone veep to self-assured and highly polished campaign candidate. We also look at Donald Trump's manoeuvres to regain the spotlight. 

Langue
anglais
Date de publication
31/08/2024
Collection
The world this week
Contributeurs
Elizabeth PINEAU Reuters political correspondent
Douglas HERBERT International Affairs Commentator, FRANCE 24
Fraser JACKSON FRANCE 24 Washington correspondent
Philippe MOREAU-CHEVROLET President, MCBG Consulting

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