“This meeting could have been an email.”

91 years is a good long run for most but too short for someone like Jane Goodall. Damn.

If Washington walks away from European defence: EU still needs #NATO “NATO’s command and control structure is American-controlled" @davekeating.substack.com #F24Debate

For now, most of the drones coming into Lithuania carry smuggled cigarettes. That could change fast warns @samdebendern.bsky.social in #F24Debate More in #F24Debate ➡️ f24.my/BTLp

European leaders arrive at the Copenhagen #EUCO summit this morning dodging Russian drones, ready to talk about an unravelling world where Europe is menaced by Russia and China to its East and the US to its West. What's the German chancellor coming with? A laundry list of complaints about red tape.

@npr.org just posted this to their instagram: "Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. It’s the beginning of a new chapter — but we’re not going anywhere."⁠ It's received more than 60k likes in just 30 minutes. www.instagram.com/p/DPREnmwjyBe/

🇩🇰🇪🇺Europe exposed? Wednesday #F24Debate asks about mystery #DenmarkDrones, uncertainty over U.S. support, and Russian hostility in the Baltic Sea

DRONES OVER DENMARK: French authorities tell us at TV 2 that the vessel Pushpa aka Boracay is under investigation for “lack of documentation on nationality/flag” and “refusal to follow orders.” Any link to Denmark’s drone incidents remains unknown.

“If he continues on this path, there’s almost no question in my mind that it will lead to civil war.” @cato.org's @pgeddington.com on #Trump 's domestic deployment of federal troops. More in #F24Debate ➡️ f24.my/BTAa

🇺🇸 What's the mission? Tuesday #F24Debate follows unprecedented summoning of active duty U.S. generals to base outside Washington

🇺🇸🇮🇱🇵🇸Day of Reckoning? Monday #F24Debate follows live events from the White House as Trump welcomes Netanyahu and pushes Gaza peace plan www.axios.com/2025/09/29/t...

🇫🇷 🇱🇾 From contacts established in 2005 when #Sarkozy was mounting his run for president to this history-making sentence, this panel connect the dots and state the facts in #F24Debate ⤵️

Why the hard jail time? Despite his appeal, Nicolas #Sarkozy to become the first former French president to serve jail time. Thursday #F24Debate asks about surprise sentence in #Libya campaign financial trial

🇺🇸🇺🇦 But will he provide air cover? Wednesday #F24Debate asks about Trump turning on Russia at #UNGA

🇮🇱 🇵🇸 @amnesty.org’s @agnescallamard.bsky.social on why nations like France need to follow up recognition of a Palestinian state with a trade embargo… and why using the word genocide matters ⤵️ f24.my/BSBM

🇺🇳🇮🇱🇵🇸It might actually be a positive that Trump's hour-long speech before #UNGA barely mentioned efforts for a two-state solution, argues ALLMEP's @johnlyndon.bsky.social Could U.S. position be in flux at this "fork in the road moment" for Israelis and Palestinians? Full show ➡️ f24.my/BSFK

What reply from Trump? Tuesday #F24Debate follows U.S. president speech before #UNGA2025 Trump will also meet leaders of Gulf states & Turkey in New York. Will he double down on 'Gaza Riviera' scheme or unveil a new plan for peace?

🇵🇸 "I'm just not sure this is the right move." @washinstitute.bsky.social's Amb. Dennis Ross lauds Macron for wanting to offer hope to Palestinians but would have preferred plan that offers alternative to current status quo #Palestine #Israel #TwoStateSolution #F24Debate Full show 📺➡️ f24.my/BS0v

And then what? Monday #F24Debate goes beyond the symbolic act of France, the UK and others recognizing a Palestinian state #Palestine #Israel #UNGA

🇺🇸 Is the slide reversible? The jury’s still out for Terry Moran. The former ABC news senior correspondent, also pushed out for his criticism of Trump, reacts to sacking of #JimmyKimmel ⤵️ f24.my/BRV8

No #F24Debate this Thursday due to strike action against austerity. Thanks for your understanding. Coverage of protests in France and the left's call for a so-called #TaxeZucman in special edition w/ Camille Knight & @daltonian.bsky.social at 6:30pm Paris time

Hard lessons that see beyond symbolic steps: Clinton era Middle East negotiator Robert Malley in insightful discussion w/ #F24's @leelajacinto.bsky.social ⤵️ f24.my/BRMA

👑 King Donald? As British royals roll out red carpet for U.S. president, Wednesday #F24Debate measures the imbalance in The Special Relationship

🇮🇱🇵🇸"I hope we as Israelis can turn away from this horrible rhetoric of us versus them." Gil Dickmann, cousin of murdered hostage Carmel Gat, on Netanyahu's claim that Europeans are under the pressure of 'strong Islamist minorities' ⤵️ Full #F24Debate 📺➡️ f24.my/BRAR

🇮🇱🇵🇸 Unjustifiable yet unstoppable? Tuesday #F24Debate measures the consequences of the demolition of #GazaCity

🇷🇺🇺🇦 Can European #NATO members do deterrence while Washington wavers? Monday #F24Debate asks what response to Russian drones that land in Poland and Romania

Shot heard around the world? Thursday #F24Debate measures the impact of the assassination of pro-Trump influencer #CharlieKirk

🇫🇷 A first day on the job to remember: Wednesday #F24Debate asks about the naming of a Macron loyalist as prime minister. Sébastien #Lecornu faces Yellow Vests-inspired 'Block Everything' movement as he tries to negotiate an austerity budget with a hostile parliament #Onbloquetout

But can Macron do compromise? Tuesday #F24Debate asks if term-limited president can change tack to break a French political impasse that's got all of Europe worrying #France

Yes, François Bayrou precipitated his own downfall, but at least the 74-year old outgoing PM broached the politically explosive topic of how boomers benefit above the odds from the French state, argues @lancasteruni.bsky.social’s @rfoucart.bsky.social 🇫🇷 Full itw ⤵️ f24.my/BPzV

🇫🇷 From Barnier to Bayrou: Why does France seem unable do minority governments like the rest of Europe? Monday #F24Debate watches expected fall in real time of #Macron's fourth prime minister since re-election. Vote expected around 7pm Paris time #votedeconfiance

@anneapplebaum.bsky.social You're discussed at 40:00 plus 30 seconds or more You good people should give this a watch: "Make Russia great again? Why Putin won't relent on Ukraine" france24.com/en/tv-shows/... H/T, @francoisf24.bsky.social

Should Europe worry? Tuesday #F24Debate asks why French prime minister François Bayrou called a vote of confidence he's sure to lose... and measures how much markets punish over-indebted #France over its political instability #votedeconfiance f24.my/BP5D

Air defense working in Kyiv this morning, shooting down drones I hope. I had thought Putin would want to keep it quiet during China’s jamboree today…

🇷🇺 "You cannot stay the same if you are 25 years on the throne." Fascinating dive by Boris Bondarev & Elena Volochine into the metamorphosis of #Putin from cynical ex-KGB agent to true believer in Greater #Russia manifest destiny ⤵️ Full show ➡️ f24.my/BP0D

🇷🇺🇺🇦🇺🇸 Call him cynical, but Kremlin watchers contend that Putin truly believes the version of history that he's selling. After a summer of speculation over Russia-Ukraine peace efforts, Monday #F24Debate takes the long view on why Putin won't relent

🇮🇳🇺🇸 About much more than Russian oil: Kriti Upadhyaya tells #F24Debate of the historical reasons why #India proved quick to open #trade negotiations... but slow to sign on the dotted line with the Trump administration. Full show ➡️ f24.my/BOYM

🇮🇳🇺🇸 So what are Trump tariffs on #India really about? Thursday #F24Debate goes from escalating Delhi-DC #TradeWar to next Sunday's first visit by an Indian PM to China in years

🇺🇸Historical precedents can only partially inform our understanding of what's happening in the United States under Donald Trump, argues @weissmann.substack.com in #F24Debate Full show ➡️ f24.my/BOOr.x

🇺🇸White nationalist agenda? Wednesday #F24Debate asks about Trump administration's bid to deploy federal troops to major cities with black mayors. White House insists it's to fight crime but is it also part of identity politics backlash?

Pay-per-view cruelty gone mainstream? Tuesday #F24Debate measures the fallout from #jeanpormanove's live-streamed death on the platform #Kick f24.my/BNcp

🇮🇱🇵🇸"The pressure has to be targeted on Netanyahu." @telavivuni.bsky.social's @ayakter.bsky.social on the best bet on to break the death spiral in #Gaza Full #F24Debate ➡️ f24.my/BO6v.x

What response to the unbearable? France, like other western allies of Israel, accused by the U.S. of fueling antisemitism by supporting a two-state solution Join us for season premiere of #F24Debate

🎙️ What a privilege for the young intern that I was to learn from a man who knew how to draw the best from the likes of Joe Williams, Gillian Slovo, Duke Snider and all the New Yorkers who tuned in faithfully. #RIPLennyLopate www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/b...

Scrapping 2 French public holidays: Unfair or necessary? 🤔 As France's PM suggests removing two holidays as part of his budget plan, we look at how France compares to other EU nations, why the dates are proving controversial and how there are precedents in France and elsewhere. f24.my/BJm7

Can #Syria still keep it together? Thursday #F24Debate follows the fallout from #Sweida

Syria the situation in Sweida, how did it start, the huge challenge facing Damascus regarding its own troops and the Druze community, added Israel direct interference it's reasons and consequences www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMPF...

🗨️ #India's ignored conflict: "We call upon the #Indian government to end divisive policies and back indigenous peacebuilding rooted in coexistence." 👉 Binalakshmi Nepram, Founder-Director, #Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network ➡️Full show: f24.my/BJoJ.x @en.france24.com