Trump blasts Biden ‘censorship’ in executive order on 'free speech'
Donald Trump’s pardoning of 1,500 people and their accomplices for the storming of the United States Capitol on 6 January, 2021 – with acusations that his own rhetoric contributed to the riot widespread – has put the US ideal of free speech back at the top of the agenda among US observers and legal experts. https://rfi.my/BLO2.f
ESA at 50: a journey through space
This year, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (ESA). Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Paris, ESA has achieved several important milestones in space exploration, space science and Earth observation. RFI's Dhananjay Khadilkar talked to the Director General about the ESA in history and its upcoming projects. https://rfi.my/BLBG.f
Macron warns on Ukraine as world leaders hail Trump's return to White House
Just hours after his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump signed a record 78 executive orders aimed at reversing or undermining politics set out by his predecessor Joe Biden and strengthening his own agenda. Trump supporters, who had been waiting for hours in the cold to catch a glimpse of him, were overjoyed. https://rfi.my/BL7c.y
Trump supporters converge on Washington DC
Thousands of supporters of US President-elect Donald Trump braved long waits in freezing temperatures, rain and snow to attend a "victory rally" in the US capital on Sunday, on the eve of his inauguration. RFI's Jan van der Made went out to meet some of them. ##Trump #Republicans #USA #inauguration
Thousands march in Washington DC to protest Trump’s presidency
Tens of thousands rallied in Washington, DC, on Saturday, protesting against Donald Trump's upcoming presidency—just two days before his inauguration. https://rfi.my/BKpJ.f #Protest #WashingtonDC #Inauguration
Sahel nations to exit Ecowas: diaspora protests in Paris
The withdrawal of three Sahelian countries from the West African trade organization, set to take effect on 29 January, has raised significant concerns among the diaspora. On 11 January, members of the diaspora gathered in Paris to call for a reversal of the decision and advocate for a return to civilian governance
Saving Notre-Dame's iconic soundscape
Following the 2019 Notre-Dame fire, acoustics expert Brian Katz and his team worked to preserve the cathedral’s iconic soundscape. By documenting its acoustic evolution and creating advanced 3D models, they ensured the restoration maintained its historical auditory experience.
Katz also helped make their research accessible through Notre-Dame Whispers, a 3D audio guide that lets users explore the cathedral’s acoustic history, from its bells to its choir. https://rfi.my/72sy.f
Paris suburb puts local olive oil on the map
The Paris region already produces its own beer, wine and cheese. Thanks to the ambition of residents in the southern suburb of Malakoff, it can now add olive oil to that list. https://rfi.my/BJKo
Cédric Villani on Joseph Fourier’s ‘mathematical poem’
Joseph Fourier was a French mathematician, born on 21 March 1768 in Auxerre, France. His name is closely associated with the Fourier series and Fourier transform, mathematical tools used in a wide range of applications. He is also one of the 72 scientists and mathematicians whose names are engraved on the Eiffel Tower. Dhananjay Khadilkar has this report.
Cédric Villani on Joseph Fourier’s ‘mathematical poem’
Joseph Fourier was a French mathematician, born on 21 March 1768 in Auxerre, France. His name is closely associated with the Fourier series and Fourier transform, mathematical tools utilised in a wide range of applications. He is also one of the 72 scientists and mathematicians whose names are engraved on the Eiffel Tower.
0:02 / 4:50 French archeologists uncover hidden treasures inside Notre-Dame
Researchers from the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (Inrap) made several significant discoveries both within and around Notre-Dame during excavations carried out as part of the cathedral's restoration. RFI's Dhananjay Khadilkar spoke with Inrap’s Boris Robin about the discoveries.
Tibetans in France are protesting over the decision by the Guimet museum of Asian art to replace the word Tibet with Himalayan World, seeing influence from China. For more on that story and on making the Paris region's first home-grown olive oil... listen to the latest Spotlight on France podcast. https://rfi.my/BFnL.f
