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On the first arts24 music show of the year, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with French composer, conductor and producer Thomas Roussel. He weaves between classical and electronic genres, and has performed in spectacular locations such as China's Forbidden City, as well as conducting an orchestra on the River Seine.

Every year, 1.4 billion tons of food waste are discarded worldwide, with the majority ending up in landfill. Food waste accounts for some 6 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. Since the beginning of the year, France has made it mandatory for food to be separated from other waste at source. But according to official figures, only one in three French citizens are able to do so.

A chance discovery in a Lithuanian church cellar in 2017 led to the unearthing of a collection of lost stories of Jewish teenagers depicting their lives in the 1930s. Ken Krimstein, a cartoonist for The New Yorker, was so moved by the autobiographical accounts that he travelled to Vilnius to read them in person.

France is home to some 2 million Amazighs, also known as the Berber population. The Amazigh people lived in parts of North Africa prior to the Arab conquest of the region. Whether they be from Morocco or Algeria, Indigenous Amazigh activists have campaigned for decades for greater recognition of their language, culture and traditions. In France, many of them are on a quest to better discover their own identity.

Film critic Lisa Nesselson recaps the 81st Golden Globe awards, which are seen as a bellwether for the Oscars. French director Justine Triet's courtroom drama "Anatomy of a Fall" won both best screenplay and best foreign language film, while Lily Gladstone made history as the first Indigenous actor to win a Golden Globe.

Palm wine holds cultural value in African society. Consumed in moderation, it can be good for your health and mood. Would you like to try it?

Scientist Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas studies animal interaction with computers. She even developed a telephone that lets her dog call her!

We look ahead to US President Joe Biden's first campaign speech of the year and what his candidacy represents for the Democrats. In other news: the children of legendary French actor Alain Delon are locked in a bitter battle over his estate as he suffers from ill health. Plus, we look at the incredible story of Mike Sadler, the "human GPS" of World War II, who has just passed away at the age of 103.

The Jamaican dancehall artist took to Instagram on Thursday night to announce that he and businesswoman Camille Lee have become engaged. "23 years in the making, but finally found my forever with Camille. She's been my rock, lifting me up and supporting me through every emotional roller coaster.

The environmental impacts of meat and dairy consumption are well documented. As thousands join the 10th year of Veganuary, how far have attitudes towards veganism changed?

It's a pastry that's synonymous with the month of January in France. At the start of every year the "galette des rois", or king cake, fills bakeries across the country and there's one to suit everyone's taste. In this show, we find out more about the origins of this French culinary tradition which, contrary to popular belief, doesn't date back to the Three Kings but to the Saturnalia feasts in ancient Rome.

Former Harvard president Claudine Gay defends her academic integrity after stepping down amid a plagiarism scandal. The conservative press, meanwhile, hail her resignation. In other news: it's "dartbreak" for teenage darts prodigy Luke Littler, who has lost the world championship final, but garnered worldwide adoration for his efforts. Finally, a US teenager becomes the first human to officially beat Tetris!