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Our Focus programme brings you exclusive reports from around the world. Every day at 8:45am Paris time.

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Two earthquakes of rare magnitude struck Venezuela on June 24, seconds apart. The state of La Guaira on the Caribbean coast was by far the hardest hit, with entire buildings collapsing there in seconds. Tens of thousands of people are still missing b... more

In this edition, our reporters look at Haiti, which is still in the grips of a long-running battle against armed gangs in the capital and some provinces. A new international security force is being deployed but has yet to make widespread progress. Ag... more

In just a few decades, the Hunza Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, a remote mountainous region of northern Pakistan, has undergone a dramatic transformation. Expanded access to education, improved healthcare and strong local development have reshaped the a... more

Under the guise of fighting crime, Sao Paulo has rolled out the world's largest facial recognition system operated by a city. India, China, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom have introduced similar technologies under vague legal frameworks. But no cit... more

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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Short but great

    France24 does real embedded, produced, truly global journalism and it shows. I know it’s expensive, but I wish there were more of it; we need more than just the BBC, NPR, AJ & DW. (Side note: From what I can tell, France24 reporting seems less biased and more respectful of non-Western Europeans than either the BBC or DW, so congrats on doing that mostly right too!)

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    ordamn
    United States5 years ago
  • I Love These Focus Pieces

    I love the Focus segments on France 24, which take me to different places around the world. You meet people from other countries and hear their stories. The professionalism in these 5-6 minute pieces is A++.

    It’s nice to have the segments as podcasts, so you can listen or watch on the go.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack_McCoy
    United States8 years ago

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What is Focus about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The programme showcases on-the-ground, documentary-style reports from around the world, concentrating on urgent social, urban, and policy issues. Episodes blend personal stories, expert commentary, and investigative data to illuminate topics like housing affordability, redevelopment, migration, public health, and environmental challenges, often through field reporting and local voices. A standout strength is its ability to translate complex problems into human-scale narratives with clear implications for readers, listeners, and decision-makers who want a global perspective on timely issues.

A notable edge is the mix of residents, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners who offer diverse viewpoints and actionable takeaways, making it h... more

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5. Arthur Mecholari
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7. Harleen Kaur
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