Feb 02: Allegations of Abuse in Catholic Schools and Economic Challenges for French Brands

February 02, 2026 04:29

About this episode

Explore the serious allegations of historical abuses in Lasallian Catholic schools and the rising death toll from the Crans-Montana fire. We also discuss France's strategic moves in the rare earths industry and the economic challenges facing iconic French brands.

00:00 - France Today
00:38 - Former Students Denounce Historical Abuses in French Lasallian Catholic Schools
01:21 - Crans-Montana Fire Death Toll Rises to 41 as Investigation Unfolds
02:06 - France Builds Strategic Rare Earths Industry in Lacq to Reduce Dependence on China
02:50 - 2025 Marks a Crisis Year for Iconic French Brands with Numerous Bankruptcies and Job Losses
03:37 - France Launches Major Anti-Drug Trafficking Plan Focusing on Ports and Airports
04:16 - Finishing up

France Builds Strategic Rare Earths Industry in Lacq to Reduce Dependence on China
Crans-Montana Fire Death Toll Rises to 41 as Investigation Unfolds
Former Students Denounce Historical Abuses in French Lasallian Catholic Schools
France Launches Major Anti-Drug Trafficking Plan Focusing on Ports and Airports
2025 Marks a Crisis Year for Iconic French Brands with Numerous Bankruptcies and Job Losses

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