The week in pictures: New York elects Mayor Mamdani, Shein arrives in Paris and a baby hippo
Culture • Nov 9, 2025, 10:28 AM
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New York elected democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani its new mayor, Chinese e-commerce giant Shein faced suspension in France as it opened its first-ever physical store in Paris and a baby hippo made her debut appearance at Berlin zoo. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the week's most striking images.
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US artists launch nationwide ‘Fall of Freedom’ protest against rising censorship
Culture • 2:59 PM
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In this episode of Arts 24, we look at "Fall of Freedom" – a nationwide wave of performances, readings and public art events as artists across the United States mobilise against mounting censorship and political pressure on cultural institutions. Hundred
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Trumpet player Takuya Kuroda on the New York jazz scene and his genre-blending style
Culture • 12:10 AM
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Currently touring Europe, jazz musician and trumpet player Takuya Kuroda sits down with FRANCE 24 to speak about his beginnings in the industry and his recording process. Originally from Kobe in Japan, Kuroda says the country's jazz scene, particularly v
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