Annette Young
@annettef24.bsky.social
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/
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/51-percent/
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Annette Young
@annettef24.bsky.social
· Jan 16
The 51% - Iranian women on the frontline of protests
This week, we focus on Iran as the country has been rocked by its largest wave of protests since the Islamic revolution in 1979. Human rights groups outside Iran report that thousands have been killed...
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The 51 Percent this week focuses on #Iran as it is rocked by its largest wave of protests since the Islamic revolution in 1979.Yet amid the turmoil, #women activists are at the forefront of the struggle. Do listen to what my guests Sepideh Farsi & Tara Kangarlou have to say @france24.com ⬇️
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World markets face fresh jolt as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland reut.rs/4pJFG4G
World markets face fresh jolt as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland
Global markets face a fresh bout of volatility this week after President Donald Trump vowed to slap tariffs on eight European nations until the U.S. is allowed to buy Greenland.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:05 PM
World markets face fresh jolt as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland reut.rs/4pJFG4G
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France’s Emmanuel Macron has called for the EU to activate its most potent trade weapon against the US after Donald Trump threatened to hit several European countries with extra tariffs in response to the dispute over Greenland. ft.trib.al/FoiDuLw
January 18, 2026 at 1:05 PM
France’s Emmanuel Macron has called for the EU to activate its most potent trade weapon against the US after Donald Trump threatened to hit several European countries with extra tariffs in response to the dispute over Greenland. ft.trib.al/FoiDuLw
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The ambassadors of the EU’s 27 member states will meet later on Sunday in an emergency session over Trump’s Greenland tariff ‘blackmail’
EU diplomats to hold crisis talks over Trump Greenland tariff ‘blackmail’
Emmanuel Macron to urge EU to use its powerful anti-coercion instrument if US goes ahead with tariffs
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:06 PM
The ambassadors of the EU’s 27 member states will meet later on Sunday in an emergency session over Trump’s Greenland tariff ‘blackmail’
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The 51 Percent this week focuses on #Iran as it is rocked by its largest wave of protests since the Islamic revolution in 1979.Yet amid the turmoil, #women activists are at the forefront of the struggle. Do listen to what my guests Sepideh Farsi & Tara Kangarlou have to say @france24.com ⬇️
The 51% - Iranian women on the frontline of protests
This week, we focus on Iran as the country has been rocked by its largest wave of protests since the Islamic revolution in 1979. Human rights groups outside Iran report that thousands have been killed...
f24.my
January 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM
The 51 Percent this week focuses on #Iran as it is rocked by its largest wave of protests since the Islamic revolution in 1979.Yet amid the turmoil, #women activists are at the forefront of the struggle. Do listen to what my guests Sepideh Farsi & Tara Kangarlou have to say @france24.com ⬇️
The 51 Percent this week focuses on #Iran as it is rocked by its largest wave of protests since the Islamic revolution in 1979.Yet amid the turmoil, #women activists are at the forefront of the struggle. Do listen to what my guests Sepideh Farsi & Tara Kangarlou have to say @france24.com ⬇️
The 51% - Iranian women on the frontline of protests
This week, we focus on Iran as the country has been rocked by its largest wave of protests since the Islamic revolution in 1979. Human rights groups outside Iran report that thousands have been killed...
f24.my
January 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM
The 51 Percent this week focuses on #Iran as it is rocked by its largest wave of protests since the Islamic revolution in 1979.Yet amid the turmoil, #women activists are at the forefront of the struggle. Do listen to what my guests Sepideh Farsi & Tara Kangarlou have to say @france24.com ⬇️
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Elon Musk’s X restricts Grok photo editing amid concerns about sexualised images
Elon Musk’s X restricts Grok photo editing amid concerns about sexualised images
Company says AI tool will no longer enable ‘editing of images of real people in revealing clothing’ in places where that is illegal
www.irishtimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Elon Musk’s X restricts Grok photo editing amid concerns about sexualised images
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The muted response to the undressing of women and children by Elon Musk’s Grok is the latest symptom of a culture of impunity—and a chance to address that culture head-on, @cwarzel.bsky.social and @matteowong.bsky.social argue.
Elon Musk Cannot Get Away With This
If there is no red line around AI-generated sex abuse, then no line exists.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:45 AM
The muted response to the undressing of women and children by Elon Musk’s Grok is the latest symptom of a culture of impunity—and a chance to address that culture head-on, @cwarzel.bsky.social and @matteowong.bsky.social argue.
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NYT team Erika Solomon, @sanammahoozi.bsky.social @sanjanamv.bsky.social interviewed Iranians and collected witness videos to capture the unrest that led to widespread protests this weekend. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/w...
Inside Iran’s Protests: How a Plunging Currency Set Off Wide Unrest
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:46 AM
NYT team Erika Solomon, @sanammahoozi.bsky.social @sanjanamv.bsky.social interviewed Iranians and collected witness videos to capture the unrest that led to widespread protests this weekend. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/w...
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BREAKING: Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court struck down laws, including the first U.S. ban on pill abortions.
Abortion stays legal in Wyoming as its top court strikes down laws, including first US pill ban
Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court struck down laws including the nation’s first explicit ban on abortion pills.
bit.ly
January 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
BREAKING: Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court struck down laws, including the first U.S. ban on pill abortions.
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Chevron calls employees back to Venezuela as oil exports resume reut.rs/4bhj5Jc
Chevron calls employees back to Venezuela as oil exports resume
Chevron , the only U.S. oil major operating in Venezuela, is calling employees back to the South American country as its crude exports to the U.S. resume and it tries to secure normal operations, according to a source and shipping data.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Chevron calls employees back to Venezuela as oil exports resume reut.rs/4bhj5Jc
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🔺NEW: The US state department has summarised the White House’s assertive world view by posting a picture of President Trump with the caption, “This is OUR hemisphere” ⬇️
Venezuela latest: UN holds emergency meeting on US strikes
www.thetimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:32 PM
🔺NEW: The US state department has summarised the White House’s assertive world view by posting a picture of President Trump with the caption, “This is OUR hemisphere” ⬇️
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FIrst show of The 51 Percent for 2026 .. and we’re focusing on the rise of #singlehood and whether we are witnessing a relationship recession? With @cindygallop.bsky.social and Jessamy Holland on @france24.com
The 51% - The relationship recession?
We're kicking off 2026 by focusing on the rise of singlehood; where an increasing number of people are living without any romantic relationship at all. The Economist has reported that among Americans…
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January 4, 2026 at 9:40 AM
FIrst show of The 51 Percent for 2026 .. and we’re focusing on the rise of #singlehood and whether we are witnessing a relationship recession? With @cindygallop.bsky.social and Jessamy Holland on @france24.com
@myvoicemychoice.bsky.social could you please follow me as we would like to be in contact
January 4, 2026 at 9:51 AM
@myvoicemychoice.bsky.social could you please follow me as we would like to be in contact
FIrst show of The 51 Percent for 2026 .. and we’re focusing on the rise of #singlehood and whether we are witnessing a relationship recession? With @cindygallop.bsky.social and Jessamy Holland on @france24.com
The 51% - The relationship recession?
We're kicking off 2026 by focusing on the rise of singlehood; where an increasing number of people are living without any romantic relationship at all. The Economist has reported that among Americans…
f24.my
January 4, 2026 at 9:40 AM
FIrst show of The 51 Percent for 2026 .. and we’re focusing on the rise of #singlehood and whether we are witnessing a relationship recession? With @cindygallop.bsky.social and Jessamy Holland on @france24.com
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I am sure the 60 Minutes report on CECOT was very well done, but what makes the decision to kill it even more damning is that CBS was hardly out on a limb on this story. It has been extremely well documented and reported by many journalists.
December 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I am sure the 60 Minutes report on CECOT was very well done, but what makes the decision to kill it even more damning is that CBS was hardly out on a limb on this story. It has been extremely well documented and reported by many journalists.
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Over a dozen Heritage Foundation employees recently walked away from their jobs.
Heritage has been wrapped in controversy after its president defended Tucker Carlson’s interview of Nick Fuentes, a white supremacist who routinely espouses antisemitic views.
Heritage has been wrapped in controversy after its president defended Tucker Carlson’s interview of Nick Fuentes, a white supremacist who routinely espouses antisemitic views.
Heritage staffers walk out amid latest strife at MAGA institution
“Most of our staff, from our legal and economic centers, are departing immediately,” Heritage President Kevin Roberts wrote in a Sunday night email.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Over a dozen Heritage Foundation employees recently walked away from their jobs.
Heritage has been wrapped in controversy after its president defended Tucker Carlson’s interview of Nick Fuentes, a white supremacist who routinely espouses antisemitic views.
Heritage has been wrapped in controversy after its president defended Tucker Carlson’s interview of Nick Fuentes, a white supremacist who routinely espouses antisemitic views.
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It’s 2025 and even in wealthy countries as well as globally, too many #women enter labour unprepared.
The 51 Percent this week looks at how to empower women during childbirth ⬇️
@wombsoftheworld.bsky.social @unilancashire.bsky.social
@france24.com
The 51 Percent this week looks at how to empower women during childbirth ⬇️
@wombsoftheworld.bsky.social @unilancashire.bsky.social
@france24.com
The 51% - Empowering women during childbirth
In a special edition, we focus on childbirth and how much control women really do have over the process. In France, doulas have become increasingly popular in recent years. They provide emotional and…
f24.my
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It’s 2025 and even in wealthy countries as well as globally, too many #women enter labour unprepared.
The 51 Percent this week looks at how to empower women during childbirth ⬇️
@wombsoftheworld.bsky.social @unilancashire.bsky.social
@france24.com
The 51 Percent this week looks at how to empower women during childbirth ⬇️
@wombsoftheworld.bsky.social @unilancashire.bsky.social
@france24.com
It’s 2025 and even in wealthy countries as well as globally, too many #women enter labour unprepared.
The 51 Percent this week looks at how to empower women during childbirth ⬇️
@wombsoftheworld.bsky.social @unilancashire.bsky.social
@france24.com
The 51 Percent this week looks at how to empower women during childbirth ⬇️
@wombsoftheworld.bsky.social @unilancashire.bsky.social
@france24.com
The 51% - Empowering women during childbirth
In a special edition, we focus on childbirth and how much control women really do have over the process. In France, doulas have become increasingly popular in recent years. They provide emotional and…
f24.my
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It’s 2025 and even in wealthy countries as well as globally, too many #women enter labour unprepared.
The 51 Percent this week looks at how to empower women during childbirth ⬇️
@wombsoftheworld.bsky.social @unilancashire.bsky.social
@france24.com
The 51 Percent this week looks at how to empower women during childbirth ⬇️
@wombsoftheworld.bsky.social @unilancashire.bsky.social
@france24.com
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🚨 More Epstein documents are officially on their way. trib.al/5ltkVMX
Federal Judge Orders Release of Epstein Grand Jury Documents
More Epstein documents are on their way.
trib.al
December 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🚨 More Epstein documents are officially on their way. trib.al/5ltkVMX
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Is @linkedin.com biased against #women? Also a great chat for this week’s The 51 Percent with author, Ruchika Malhotra, whose latest book “Uncompete” is making waves in the corridors of corporate America.
The 51% - Mind the 'LinkedIn' gender gap
LinkedIn, the social media platform with which professionals connect and network, has found itself in hot water after a surprising experiment revealed signs of bias against women. Also competition is…
f24.my
November 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Is @linkedin.com biased against #women? Also a great chat for this week’s The 51 Percent with author, Ruchika Malhotra, whose latest book “Uncompete” is making waves in the corridors of corporate America.
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Under Donald Trump, Americans are being laid off at a rate not seen since the peak of the pandemic.
Job Cuts Explode Under Trump in Worst Year Since COVID-19
The administration is still adamant that it is doing a good job with the economy.
trib.al
December 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Under Donald Trump, Americans are being laid off at a rate not seen since the peak of the pandemic.