But first, its with heavy heart that we report that france 24 has lost one of its own. He has passed away at the age of 59. His sudden death a shock to all of us here in the newsroom. He worked at Radio France International from 1984 as a correspondent in ivory coast and later gabon before becoming chief editor of african coverage. He joined france 24 in 2012. Calm, composed, and warm, an excellent colleague with profound insight, a loving man with a big heart. He was a journalist, a husband, and a father. His passing leaves a hole not just in our company but in the lives of so many people who knew him. Our condolences to his family and his friends. Now, these words from the president of the European Council. Donald tusk said no doubt this will be the most challenging g7 summit in years. The sicily town hosting the summit, which is a first for donald trump, u. S. President , on his maiden trip abroad. A whirlwind tour of five stops in eight days. Fresh off riling allies at a nato summit in brussels. G7 leaders are still unclear over the Trump Administration policies, fears of protectionism and climate skepticism could put the Worlds Largest economy at logger heads with the six members. G7 leaders and the representatives of the European Union kicked off the twoday summit in the ancient setting of taorminas roman ampitheater. The Global Economy and energy will be top of the agenda. There may be challenges on the horizon. There is no doubt this would be the most challenging g7 summit in years. It is no secret that leaders who are meeting today sometimes have different positions. On topics such as Climate Change and trade. With the new leaders, new policies are also in place. U. S. President donald trump has dismissed Global Warming as a hoax and wants to reduce measures pledged by his predecessor barack obama to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions. Hes also threatened to withdraw from the paris agreement. Along with trump, theresa may and two others are all participating in their first g7. While talks may seem fragile it is hoped fresh leadership will help soothe relations. Four new leaders around the the so we must have. E elements [laughter] we are not old. Counterterrorism is also being discussed following mondays suicide bombing in manchester. It is hoped the talks will lead to the development of closer cooperation between the g7 bloc. Italy hopes the location will act as a reminder to urge the g7 leaders to a stronger commitment on migration. Since 2014, 500,000 migrants have reached the island of sicily, risking their lives by crossing the mediterranean. We will speak to the director of the political forum. Thank you for coming in to speak with france 24 this evening. Ahead of the summit the president of the European Council said this will be the most challenging g7 summit in years. Was donald tusk right about that . I think it is definitely going to be very challenging. We have donald trump, who has taken contrarian positions to what the United States and the g7 has agreed to before. Theres also difficult challenges in terms of security and other issues that are facing this summit. Its not just about donald trump. The french president also a newcomer to the g7 summit. How are the other allies . Do they know what his policies are . Thats part of the problem. Theres been some sort of mixed messages and i think they want to get some clarity on this issue. Theyre looking for a commitment, a stronger commitment to nato based on some previous marks, remarks that trump has made saying that nato is obsolete and things along that line. Also concerned about the Paris Climate Accord agreement of course, particularly concerned with france and the rest of the g7. The climate accord as thorny issue. The u. S. President very skeptical about Climate Change. There are some legal obligations arent there about whether trump can back out as he said he would during the campaign . Yeah. Of course the United States has committed to it but the problem is of course in the enforcement. If he decides to take the stance as his economic adviser has said that they are concerned about the economic consequences of implementing this agreement, but he did leave out an olive branch to say hell wait to see what happens at the summit. But obviously theres that issue. Yesterday of course with the nato agreement, you know, trump has already signaled other concerns about free trade and other issues like that as well. One issue that might be a little less contentious in regards to climate and trade would be security. In light of the manchester attack, many leaders are urging more to be done to fight terrorism. Particularly theresa may is really pushing for a strong, united measures on combating terrorism. That is something there seems to be general agreement with. Even there, there are some issues because donald trump, for instance, is very insistent that nato members fulfillth commitment to 2 of g. D. P. , so thats a concern, of course. And also as i mentioned earlier, just the looking for a stronger commitment from trump to nato as the organization to combat this. One of the developments is tomorrow well have tunisia, ethiopia, nigeria, and kenya meeting with the g as well and hoping to look for having more development in africa as a way to stem this constant migration problem. There was a central theme here in the french president ial election, wanting to have a stronger united european front in the European Borders versus what the National Front was speaking about, shutting france off. What could we see as a potential effort from the european side to help, apart from just stronger development in africa about the European Border agencies . I think youre quite right. I think well see some movements in that direction, particularly with merkel pushing the eu, actually to make it stronger, and especially in response to brexit. So one of the things, of course, will be stronger borders for europe. I think well see more of these efforts to do external, developmental aid. Africa for one and also talking about setting up some kind of safe zone in syria and stuff like that. I think well see more efforts to try to stem the fix the problem at the source. I guess we wont know until we see the final communique if there is, indeed, one. Yes, tomorrow. May is apparently leaving tonight and is not even going to stay for tomorrows. Thank you for speaking with us. Thank you. The investigation for the ties with Donald Trumps campaign with russia has broadened the f. B. I. Turning attention to trumps soninlaw and Senior Adviser Jared Kushner not for the subject of any wrongdoing but because investigators believe he has elevant information. Jared kushner now a focus in the f. B. I. Investigation. According to u. S. Media, trumps soninlaw is the latest white house official to be swept up in the f. B. I. Probe into possible connections between russia and the Trump Campaign during the 2016 election. The f. B. I. Is looking into meetings he had in december with the Russian Ambassador to the moscow banker sergei gorkov. The f. B. I. Probe now being led by special prosecutor Robert Mueller does not mean kushner is suspected of a crime. But the Development Shows the broadening scope of the multiple, ongoing investigations that led to the firing of former National Security adviser Michael Flynn and that of former f. B. I. Director james comey. Kushners attorney said in a statement that kushner had agreed to discuss his russian contacts with congress. Meanwhile, the House Oversight committee is continuing with its own separate probe. The Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz has requested former f. B. I. Head james comeys records of contacts with the white house and the justice department, dating back to 2013, when he was sworn in as f. B. I. Director under former president obama. Trump has denied the allegations, calling them the biggest witch hunt in american political history. In southern egypt an ambush on the countrys coptic christian minority. A bus was stopped and 26 people were killed, wounding 25 others in the shooting. The man hunt is under way with dozens of checkpoints and patrols in the area. So far no group has claimed responsibility. But this attack follows a series of Church Bombings that were claimed by the Islamic State group. This is how the bus, attacked on friday, looked once Security Forces arriveded at the site. Riddled with machine gun bullets, its windows ripped out. And a massive hole on the side. On the inside of the vehicle, holes shshow the bullets had penetrated the bus. Friday, dozens of worshipers, among them many children, were traveling in the small convoy to visit the st. Samuel monastery about 220 kilometers south of cairo. They were ambushed by three s. U. V. s. Witnesses say eight to 10 gunmen, wearing clothes that looked like military uniforms, stormed out and opened fire at the bus. They escaped before Security Forces arrived. While the injured were evacuated to the nearest hospital, Security Forces set up checkpoints along the road to try and catch the attackers. This is the fourth time since december that egypts Coptic Community is attacked. Dozens of people were killed when jihadists bombed three churches in december and in april. The president sisi then declared a threemonth state of emergency. Attacks on the community, the biggest christian minority in the middle east, with about 9 million people, have multiplied in recent years. Filipino president duty arta says he is willing to hold dialogue with Islamic State linked rebels. Since tuesday dozens of people have been killed and thousands have led the city in the south. Authorities believe map many of the jihadists are foreign fighters. At the gates, residents are all heading in one direction. Out of the city. Muslims and christians alike have been fleeing their homes with transportation if they can find any but mostly by foot. We have limited space and the children are getting sick and need medicine. Most people want to leave malawi but there is no vehicle available to take them out. Residents are escaping as fighting intensifies between filipino forces and terrorist groups, which have turned the area into one of their strongholds. Authorities say many of the jihadists are foreign fighters, loyal to the Islamic State group. Whats happening now is no longer a rebellion of filipino citizens. It has transferred into an invasion by Foreign Terrorists who hear the call of the isis to go to the philippines if they find difficulty going to iraq or syria. Authorities say the Islamic State groups goal is to create its ownaliphatete or province. On tuesday, Security Forces trying to arrest the man appointed to lead that islamist province. But the raid failed. Clashehes erupted between group of gunmen and army troops. Militants seized and burned down schools, a college, and a hospital. Also taking a priest and church goers hostage. President dutarte has imposed martial law and has vowed to intensify measures to root the gunmen out of the island. Here in france, there is a problem of over crowded prisons. One potential solution could be to lessen drug penalties. In particular, the countrys new interior Ministry Says big fines and lengthy prison sentences could radically changnge. France is home to one of the harshest laws against marijuana use in the European Union with signs of up to 3,750 euros and prison sentences of one year. That is likely to change this summer thanks to a newly proposed law that would enable Police Officers to issue 90 euro tickets to offenders. I propose simplifying the pros toes enable police to take action immediately and give them the possibility of issuing a ticket. Its more efficient. The proposed change is in line with macrons Campaign Promises and could alleviate frances over crowded prisons which are housing record numbers of inmates well beyond their intended capacity. It could also serve frances National Security interests. The minister of the interior has said there is increasing recognition that a strong link exists between Drug Trafficking and terrorism, one that france must work diligently to disrupt. Experts agree that the new law would be more effective. Many more people will be searched. And if that is the case, theyll be fined. On the other hand, there will be a systematic response, which is a fine that must be paid every time the offense is committed. Marijuana is the most widely cultivated, trafficed, and consumed drug worldwide. Some 70,000 people in france admit to using it on a daily basis. Lets take a look at the headlines. The man hunt is under way in egypt after masked gunmen kill 28 christians. This is the latest in a series of attacks op on the coptic minority. G kicks off in italy, Donald Trumps first as u. S. President. He is expected to clash with other members on trade and Climate Change. Meanwhile, back home trumps soninlaw and Senior Adviser is under scrutiny by the f. B. I. Jared kushner is being looked into as part of the probe over russias meddling in last years election. It is time to head now to cannes for a daily update from the years film festival. We sat down with a Pitch Perfect actress Brittany Snow in cannes with an urban warfare movie called bushwick. In the musical Pitch Perfect to an urban warfare movie the american actress Brittany Snow is in cannes to promote another side to her talents. A military force from texas invades the hip neighborhood of brooklyn in new york in an attempt to cess eide from the United States. Bushwick seems far removed from reality. How pertinent is it in the current Political Climate . I dont think that its that far fetched. I think thats why this movie is really raising a lot of questions, because although it seems out of the norm and crazy to think there would be an uprising or seceding from the United States, it isnt that far from the truth to think that maybe that could happen. This is a cautionary tale. And i think this is really showing what happens when people dont unite, especially in their country, and use their defenses o divide them. It is a very difficult role. You actually hurt yourself while shooting. I did. What happened . Well, i thought for a second that maybe i was Angelina Jolie or something and could be an action star and i really went for it. I started the adrenalin kicked in and i thought maybe i could break this shatter glass by using my body. And the shatter glass did not break from my body but my rib almost did and so i bruised my rib. So i couldnt walk for a little bit. Tempting. You have to join. I can come here. Im not leaving here till you sing. Far away far away you have a lovely voice. Thanks. When i talk to an agent its Pitch Perfect that comes up. There are rumors that you might hook up with your fellow character in becca. What can you tell us . Well, thats always really funny. The beccachloe relationship. I always answer it also with the fact that that was never meant to be a relationship. My character was just a very free spirit so people take from it what they will. But i dont know whats going to happen with that and i cant say. But the movie is coming out in december and its really good. We had so much fun filming it. No matter who we are, where were from, or what we believe our similarities are stronger than our differences. Our connection is more powerful than the thing that divides us. Were louder together. You are the cocreator of the love is louder movement, which is to help Vulnerable People and people who are bullied. What interests you about this project . Well, i cocreated it with my friend Courtney Knowles who used to work for the jet foundation and mtv partnered with us to fight back against negative voices whether they be internal or external or any voices that bring you down and think that youre not good enough. So we try to form a community of people that bring us together instead of tearing us apart and thinking that were different. And you go there and you can get help for what you need. Rihanna is one of the stars. I know in one of your Pitch Perfect you sing her song s m. I was wondering if you could do a rendition for us . I cannot do a rendition of s m but i will tell you, my friend esther dean is in Pitch Perfect and actually wrote that song. She plays cynthia rose in the movie. And so singing that during Pitch Perfect was really fun for us because she is the nicest girl in the world and shes such a legend and shes singing about us, so. Nah, nah, nah come on youve been in tv series throughout your career like guiding light. Your dads name is john snow. Do you watch him . I do. Youre speaking to the story that i told a couple times where i met Kit Harrington in person and i embarrassed myself, yes. That happened. I was at comicon and i went to a party and i was over served and was leaving the party and Kit Harrington was coming out and i proceeded to tell him in my very bad english accent that we should be best friends, john snow, Brittany Snow. He was so kind and was like, youre amazing, and whatever. O i didnt make too much of an ass of myself but maybe. It is a funny story i guess. Thank you so much. Thank you. Thanks. Next on my list, the hidden world of irans night life in the spotlight. It is unlikely to be shown in ts home country. Cannes has long given iranian film a warm welcome. Personal and political stories from the Islamic Republic that are regular layerly regularly screened here in france. The director has adopted a creative solution filmingng his latest release terror on taboo using a new technique. The film was made using real actors working against a green creen. Certainly not a film with this subject matter in tehran. Given the censorship and the theme the film deals with we could have tried to shoot it in a traditional, realistic way using another city as the backdrop, for example morocco. We looked at that possibility and we didnt find it satisfactory. Tehran is a very specific city visually, the way the streets are, the buildings, the people, the cars, the clothes people wear. There is no way you can fake that. The film shows the under belly of the iranian capital drugs, prostitution, and the double standard applied to men and women. There is a character suffocating under the weight of the conservative expectations of her husbands family. The director and i spoke a lot about this character before making the film. Who is she . Where does she come from . How does she find herself in this kind of family . We thought maybe she came from a left wing family, the sort of people who just had trouble in the revolution. Of course its true that this story is taking place in iran but this is a problem for women ll over the world. Thehe characters seek to lea iran frustrated by a society that stifles his professional aspirations. Something the director admits is slightly autobiographical. After emigrating at 25 years old he now lives in germany. Near the end of the cannes festival be sure to join us over the weekend when well be debriefing the best films and most memorable moments. See you then. 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