And that’s a wrap for season 13 of The 51 Percent. We’re taking a short break over the European summer but will be back in early September with a brand new season. A bientôt! ☀️🇫🇷 @france24.com
Annette Young
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Senior Journalist & Presenter at France 24. Also creator & host of The 51 Percent. Talks a lot about #equality and #feminism. And yes, I do have an Australian accent. https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/51-percent/
As we head into the last week of the #WorldCup, take a look at this week’s show ⬇️
The dark side of the World Cup: A rise in domestic violence • FRANCE 24 English
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As we head into the last week of the #WorldCup, take a look at this week’s show ⬇️
The dark side of the World Cup: A rise in domestic violence • FRANCE 24 English
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On the one hand, Sheffield University's journalism school newsrooms are incredibly impressive. On the other, I fear they may be creating unrealistic expectations about what it will be like working from @jim.londoncentric.media's spare room.
In a special edition of The 51 Percent, we examine what lessons can be learned from the #EpsteinFiles and other similar scenarios; what they reveal about power, accountability and the systems which allowed the late pedophile’s crimes to continue for so long. @france24.com
What lessons can we learn from the Epstein files? • FRANCE 24 English
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As parts of #Europe, including #France, face a third blistering #heatwave in less than five weeks, it feels like the right time to reshare this conversation. A few weeks ago, we spoke with UK author & #feminist @natashawalter.bsky.social on how the #ClimateCrisis disproportionately impacts #women.
Feeling the heat: Women and climate change • FRANCE 24 English
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In a special edition of The 51 Percent, we examine what lessons can be learned from the #EpsteinFiles and other similar scenarios; what they reveal about power, accountability and the systems which allowed the late pedophile’s crimes to continue for so long. @france24.com
What lessons can we learn from the Epstein files? • FRANCE 24 English
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"What Lessons Can we Learn from the #EpsteinFiles?" FRANCE 24 English @en.france24.com @annettef24.bsky.social 12 Jun 2026 [0:15:21] #HumanTrafficking #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/XXfpLjtxbkKhgZ-ZCyQmeg
What lessons can we learn from the Epstein files? • FRANCE 24 English
Not a day goes past without headlines revealing the far-reaching global impact of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. In a special edition, we examine what lessons can be learned from the Epstein files and other similar scenarios; what they reveal about power, accountability and the systems which allowed the late paedophile's crimes to continue for so long. Annette Young is joined by Teresa Helm, an Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell survivor and now an advocate for survivors; Carré Otis, an American actor and model who herself has faced sexual violence and a Model Alliance board member; and Rachel Foster, co-founder and president of World Without Exploitation. The three discuss how this case has become an inflection point for society. #epsteinfiles #jeffreyepstein #ghislainemaxwell Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/Bz8y.y 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X: https://f24.my/Xen Bluesky: https://f24.my/BSen and Threads: https://f24.my/THen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
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In The 51 Percent, we examine how #climatechange is affecting the lives of #women as extreme weather events continues to impact communities worldwide. I speak to UK author @natashawalter.bsky.social who argues mainstream #feminism has largely overlooked the impact of #climatecrisis on women
The 51% - Feeling the heat: Women and climate change
In a special edition, we examine how climate change is affecting the lives of women as rising temperatures and increasingly extreme weather events continue to impact communities worldwide. This as the...
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To combat declining #birthrates, the #French govt is sending a letter to 29-year-olds, asking them to think about having #kids? But will it work? For The 51%, I ask French journalist, Diane de Vignemont, who wrote an opinion piece for @thepersistent.bsky.social. 🇫🇷🤰🤰🏽
The 51% - How to fix France's declining birthrate
With a notable decline in birthrates, France is now providing free egg retrieval for young women. But the health system is struggling to cope as a growing number decide to take up the offer. This as…
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To combat declining #birthrates, the #French govt is sending a letter to 29-year-olds, asking them to think about having #kids? But will it work? For The 51%, I ask French journalist, Diane de Vignemont, who wrote an opinion piece for @thepersistent.bsky.social. 🇫🇷🤰🤰🏽
The 51% - How to fix France's declining birthrate
With a notable decline in birthrates, France is now providing free egg retrieval for young women. But the health system is struggling to cope as a growing number decide to take up the offer. This as…
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In #France, a new trend is raising eyebrows as a rising number of #children and pre-teens adopt elaborate #skincare routines. But behind the promise of perfect skin, we report on how experts warn many of these products are ill-suited to young faces & may even increase the risk of allergies. 💄💋👧🏻👧👧🏽
Do 10-year-old girls really need skincare routines? • FRANCE 24 English
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✨Whenever you are covering the #Epstein story, it’s impossible not to be struck by the courage of the #survivors who choose to speak out publicly.To watch this special edition of The 51 Percent on @en.france24.com, please click below ⬇️ With @thysiahuisman.bsky.social
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✨Whenever you are covering the #Epstein story, it’s impossible not to be struck by the courage of the #survivors who choose to speak out publicly.To watch this special edition of The 51 Percent on @en.france24.com, please click below ⬇️ With @thysiahuisman.bsky.social
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Trump said he expects Iran to come to the negotiating table or they will see problems “like they've never seen before.”
Trump Says Retrieving ‘Nuclear Dust’ From Iran Will Be ‘Long And Difficult’ Process
Trump said he expects Iran to come to the negotiating table or they will see problems “like they've never seen before.”
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King says Queen Elizabeth would have been ‘troubled by times we live in’
King says Queen Elizabeth would have been ‘troubled by times we live in’
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Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar said today that his country must take Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into custody if he enters Hungarian territory while wanted by the International Criminal Court.
Hungary must arrest Netanyahu if he visits, Magyar says
Israeli PM Netanyahu, wanted by the International Criminal Court, is due to visit Hungary later this year.
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"The #EpsteinFi…" International Journalism Festival @journalismfestival.com @annettef24.bsky.social @moniqueelfaizy.bsky.social @jessmichaelsspeaks.bsky.social @luciaoc.bsky.social 16 Apr 2026 [0:54:56] #HumanTrafficking #Cult https://s.cultpodcasts.com/LAUH4ve2s0iX-cyPEQ-EZw
The Epstein files: where did the media get it wrong?
The crimes of the dead convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, now behind bars for sex trafficking, still reverberate globally as the political fallout continues. Years after many tried to ignore, minimize, or bury the truth, the case still casts a long shadow; in the United States, the Epstein files story continues to dominate American politics while in Britain, a prince has been stripped of his title. This panel asks whether in the post-#MeToo era women’s and girls’ testimonies carry the weight they should. Did the news media fail to give this story the sustained, rigorous coverage it deserved from the outset? And how can journalists protect survivors when reporting stories entangled with powerful institutions and individuals? The panel will explore what the media has learned — and what it still must learn — about reporting sexual abuse, navigating power, and ensuring that survivors’ safety remains at the centre of the story. The discussion will bring together three women with unique and essential perspectives. Moderated by Annette Young.
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Ten years after the Brexit vote, Trump’s disdain and insults are fuelling the belief that the UK should renew ties with Europe www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s the silver lining from this terrible age of Donald Trump: he is pushing Britain closer to the EU | Gaby Hinsliff
Ten years after the Brexit vote, Trump’s disdain and insults are fuelling the belief that the UK should renew ties with Europe, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
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EXCLUSIVE: A deal to realign key parts of the U.K. economy with the EU is on course to be reached by early summer, according to Britain’s minister in charge of negotiations with Europe, Nick Thomas-Symonds.
Britain’s EU point man says reset deal can be done by summer
Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds tells POLITICO that rows over youth mobility and tuition fees won’t snag EU-U.K. deal — and confirms plan for alignment will be in May King’s Speech.
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Shout-out to every other Gen Xer that was holding their breath the entire time for the first five mintues of the launch For r e a s o n s
EXCLUSIVE: Bulgaria has asked the EU for help to fight off interference from Russia ahead of its election later this month, according to correspondence reviewed by POLITICO.
Bulgaria requests EU support to fend off election meddling in April vote
Sofia braces for foreign interference ahead of high-stakes parliamentary vote in April.
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#Hungary is about to hold the EU’s most important election this year. But can the opposition win and even if it does, can it restore democracy? Read @zecsaky.bsky.social's analysis ahead of the vote:
Can Hungary's opposition win and restore democracy?
After 15 years, Viktor Orbán could lose power. But the opposition’s path is fraught with obstacles, from a lopsided electoral system to the extraordinary difficulty of restoring democracy even if…
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American journalist kidnapped in Iraq by Kataib-Hezbollah, US says - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/american-journalist-kidnapped-iraq-kataib-hezbollah-us-says
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad, US says
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📌 Years after the Epstein case, this panel asks whether the media failed to give the story the rigorous coverage it required — and whether survivors' testimonies have been given the weight they deserve. The discussion centres on reporting sexual abuse, navigating power and protecting survivors.
Japan and Australia say they are not planning deployments, after Trump calls on countries to send ships to escort tankers through the strait. Crude prices hovered around $100 on Monday as the war entered its third week, with Israel saying it still has "thousands of targets in Iran" u.afp.com/SLMQ
It is only sadly inevitable this week that The 51 Percent on @en.france24.com focus on the #war with #Iran & the heavy toll it’s having on #women & #children. Am joined this week by two excellent guests; Middle East advisor Jasmine El-Gamal & Iranian-American journalist, Tara Kangarlou. f24.my/BnbP
The 51% - Caught in conflict: Women and the US–Israeli war on Iran
As the US–Israeli war with Iran continues, we focus on the heavy toll it is taking on women and children across the Middle East. Scores of civilians have already been killed throughout the region, wit...
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BREAKING Iran will continue missile attacks for as long as necessary says foreign minister, adding negotiations with US 'no longer on the agenda'
Turns out there’s an economic cost to everyone hating us.
