Новости за 30.04.2024

Dozens of students gathered at the prestigious American University of Beirut (AUB), some wearing the traditional Arab keffiyeh scarf that has long been a symbol of the Palestinian cause, an AFP photographer said. "We are Palestine's neighbours. If we do not stand with them today, who will?" asked AUB student Zeina, 23, declining to provide her surname. "Around the world, students my age, from our generation, are the ones raising their voices," she added. The Gaza war began after Palestinian militant... Читать дальше...

On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron received at the Elysée Palace his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, on an official visit to France.

The accusations in January led to many donors freezing some $450 million in funding at a time when Gaza's 2.3 million people are in dire need of food, water, shelter and medicine. Many countries have since resumed their donations, while others have not -- including the United States, which passed a law blocking funding until at least March 2025. "It's money we were aware which was committed and which remains suspended for the agency. The total amount is $267 million. The bulk of it comes from the... Читать дальше...

Unusually hot weather has sent temperatures in the capital Manila to a record high in recent days and forced schools across the archipelago nation to suspend in-person classes. As people flock to air-conditioned shopping malls and swimming pools for relief from the extreme heat, animals at Manila Zoo are also trying to cool off. Preventing heat stroke, particularly among the big cats, was the "main priority", zoo veterinarian Dave Vinas told AFP on Tuesday when the mercury hit 37 degrees Celsius... Читать дальше...

Terzic said on Tuesday lifting the European Cup has been the "main objective" of PSG since being taken over by Qatar Sports Investments. "The project in Paris began with the goal of winning the Champions League," Terzic told reporters. "That's been their main objective for a decade." PSG were crowned Ligue 1 champions on Sunday, their 10th league title in the past 12 seasons. The domestic dominance has however translated into European silverware. PSG lost the final in 2020 to Bayern Munich. Dortmund... Читать дальше...

The prize jury praised the 54-year-old for her ‘essential’ role in "the defence of human rights and freedoms". "Satrapi is a symbol of women's civic commitment. Thanks to her audacity and her artistic production, she is considered one of the most influential people in the dialogue between cultures and generations," it added. Born in Iran, Satrapi recounts in "Persepolis" her years as an outspoken teenager chafing at the Islamic revolution and its restrictions imposed on women, especially for one from a progressive family like hers. Читать дальше...

The 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has impressed with his return to elite cricket this year, scoring 398 runs from 11 games in the ongoing Indian Premier League. He will be among a 15-member squad headed to the United States and West Indies for the tournament starting June 1. Rohit Sharma will lead the side with under-fire vice-captain Hardik Pandya, with veteran wicketkeeper K.L. Rahul making way for Pant's return. Pant had termed his comeback to the game as "nothing short of a miracle" after a road crash in December 2022... Читать дальше...

The tournament will be played in the United States and West Indies from June 1 to 29. Nortje, 30, has not played an international match since suffering a back injury during a one-day series against Australia in September 2023 and has struggled for form in the current Indian Premier League. His seven wickets have cost 42 runs each and he has conceded 13.86 runs an over. But Walter said he backed the quality of the player who was South Africa's leading bowler at the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. Читать дальше...

French actor Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October over the alleged sexual assaults in 2021 of two women on the set of a film, prosecutors announced Monday. The 75-year-old actor, who previously has denied any wrongdoing, was detained for questioning by police in Paris for several hours earlier Monday. The latest episode involving Depardieu came as French cinema is roiled by a #MeToo awakening following actor Judith Godrèche’s call for France’s film industry to “face the truth” on sexual violence and physical abuse.

Heavier than usual monsoon rains, compounded by the El Nino weather pattern, have devastated the East African country, engulfing villages and threatening to unleash even more damage in the weeks to come. In the worst single incident that killed nearly 50 villagers, a makeshift dam burst in the Rift Valley before dawn Monday, sending torrents of water and mud gushing down a hill and swallowing everything in its path. The tragedy was the deadliest episode in the country since the start of the rainy season. Читать дальше...

Rescuers were searching on Tuesday for at least 91 people missing in heavy flooding across Kenya, the interior ministry said. At least 46 people were killed on Monday morning in a mudslide and flash floods in Mai Mahiu town in central Kenya, the ministry said in a situation report, an increase of one on the previous death toll.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urged Hamas to swiftly accept an Israeli proposal for a truce in the Gaza war and the release of Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian militant group. Hamas negotiators were expected to meet Qatari and Egyptian mediators in Cairo on Monday to deliver a response to the phased truce proposal which Israel presented at the weekend.

American artistic swimmer Bill May wants to see the next generation inspired to break gender barriers, as his sport allows male competitors at the Paris Olympics for the first time. May was the first male world champion in the inaugural mixed duet technical event at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships and the 45-year-old never lost his passion for the sport even when an Olympic bid felt nearly impossible.

Lagardere, who sold the firm built by his father to media giant Vivendi in November, plans to appeal a temporary ban on holding management positions resulting from the charges, his company said. The firm operates the profitable Relay chain of airport and train station stores, airport duty-free shops, major performance venues, as well as media including radio station Europe 1 and Sunday paper the Journal du dimanche and France's top book publisher Hachette. Now 63, Arnaud Lagardere inherited his... Читать дальше...

Flash floods and a landslide in central Kenya killed at least 45 people and injured over 110 others on Monday as floodwaters swept away houses and cars in the town of Mai Mahiu, the government said. The deaths have brought the overall toll across Kenya from heavy rains and flooding since last month to over 140. More than 185,000 people have been displaced. In the capital Nairobi alone, close to 10,000 people have had to leave their homes. FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot reports from Nairobi, Kenya.

Scotland's leader Humza Yousaf resigned on Monday, further opening the door to the UK opposition Labour Party regaining ground in its former Scottish heartlands during a national election expected to be held later this year.

The 29-year-old, who has endured a string run of injuries since his international breakthrough in 2019, has not played competitive cricket for a year following a right elbow injury. But he has been passed fit and takes his place in a 15-man squad that will defend the title Jos Buttler's side won in Australia in 2022 at the tournament in West Indies and the United States. The squad is officially deemed "provisional" but with just 24 hours until the International Cricket Council's deadline and no reserve players named... Читать дальше...

On April 30, the second phase of Britain's new post-Brexit border controls for food imports from the European Union will begin - three years after Britain left the bloc's single market and eight years after it voted to leave the EU. FRANCE 24's Bénédicte Paviot tells us more.

Georgia faces more protests this week as lawmakers resume debate on a "foreign agents" law that opponents denounce as a Russian-inspired tool to crack down on freedom of speech. The bill would force organisations receiving more than 20% of their funding from abroad to register as foreign agents, a term that carries connotations of spying.

The US ambassador to the United Nations on Monday warned of an impending "large-scale massacre" in the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, a humanitarian hub in the Darfur region.

Blinken flew to Amman after talks with Gulf Arab leaders in Riyadh, part of his seventh tour of the region since the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. The US top diplomat will meet Jordan's King Abdullah II and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi as well as the UN humanitarian aid and reconstruction coordinator for Gaza, Sigrid Kaag. Later in the day, Blinken will head to Israel where he will discuss the latest negotiations aimed at securing a temporary ceasefire and a release of hostages. President Joe Biden's administration... Читать дальше...

For the first time in the negotiations, delegates from 175 countries and observers discussed a draft of what is to become a global treaty on ending the scourge of plastics that are found everywhere from mountain tops to ocean depths, as well as within human blood and breast milk. The current session picked up where talks in Kenya left off five months ago. They also agreed to a series of consultations between now and November, when the final round of talks is to be held in South Korea. The Ottawa talks saw "a massive... Читать дальше...

Flash floods and a landslide swept through houses and cut off a major road in Kenya, killing at least 45 people and leaving dozens missing on Monday, the interior ministry said.

The 39-year-old NBA superstar once again produced another superb performance that belied his age with 30 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds. But it was not enough to stop the Lakers from falling to an agonizing 108-106 loss as Denver completed a 4-1 series victory to end James' hopes of adding a fifth NBA championship ring in the twilight of his career. A year ago, James had sparked speculation he could retire after the Lakers were swept 4-0 by Denver in the Western Conference finals, confirming... Читать дальше...

Murray's sublime go-ahead bucket with four seconds remaining settled another pulsating battle between the Western Conference rivals and wrapped up a 4-1 series win for Denver, who now face Minnesota in the next round. Murray finished with 32 points while team-mate Nikola Jokic had 25 points, 20 rebounds and nine assists as the Lakers' bid to overturn a 3-0 series deficit came up short in front of 19,861 fans at Denver's Ball Arena. NBA icon James meanwhile finished with 30 points, 11 assists and... Читать дальше...