In recent years the waterways of Paris have become increasingly accessible and popular; chief among them, the canal Saint-Martin. The slow current, the low embankments and the historic system of locks have contributed to the canal's popularity that's helped transform the surrounding area from an industrial zone to do a youthful, edgy vibrant neighbourhood in its own right. More information with Hilbren Buys, Marine Facilities Manager for Click & Boat.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Pyrenees mountains on Tuesday on the second day of a trip during which Xi showed little sign of being ready to offer major concessions on trade or foreign policy. More information with France24 Senior Reporter James Andre.
From July 1st, French supermarkets will be obliged to clearly label products that shrunk without their price diminishing. Story by France 2 and Vedika Bahl.
Accompanied by a ministerial delegation on her second visit to Libya since taking office in October 2022, Meloni met the head of the Tripoli-based government, Abdelhamid Dbeibah, Libyan officials said. "Declarations of intent" were due to be signed on cooperation in health, education and research as well as youth and sports, an Italian government statement said. It said the agreements come as part of Meloni's long-awaited "Mattei Plan" named after Enrico Mattei, founder of the Italian energy company Eni. Читать дальше...
Playing his first match in the series, Faraz hit an unbeaten 34 off 19 balls, a record for any Zimbabwean batting at number 10, but the visitors still finished short at 156-9. Faraz and Wellington Masakadza put on 54 for the ninth wicket to lift the side from 91–8. The visitors needed 21 runs from the final over but Mohammad Saifuddin bowled Masakadza in the first ball to put Bangladesh back on top. Saifuddin, who made 3-42, held his nerve to concede only three runs from the last three balls. Читать дальше...
Millions of Indian voters across 93 constituencies were casting ballots on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mounted an increasingly shrill election campaign, ramping up polarizing rhetoric in incendiary speeches that have targeted the Muslim minority. More information with our correpondent in New Delhi, India, Pavni Mittal.
France on Tuesday accused Iran of employing a policy of state hostage-taking and blackmail, as it called for the release of a French couple held in jail for the last two years.
France has summoned Russia's ambassador, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday, in a tit-for-tat move after Russia had summoned France's ambassador in Moscow on the previous day.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Pyrenees mountains on Tuesday, for the second day of a trip during which Xi showed little sign of being ready to offer major concessions on trade or foreign policy.
Israel ramping up pressure on Hamas ahead of crucial talks in Egypt today. Israeli military says it has taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing at the moment - it is now closed. Late yesterday afternoon, Hamas agreed to the latest ceasefire proposal. Despite the hopes then of a deal, Israel is still planning to push ahead with an assault on Rafah. More information with France 24 journalist Shirli Sitbon.
Faisal Halim suffered burns on the neck, shoulder, hands and chest in Petaling Jaya district outside the capital Kuala Lumpur over the weekend. Nicknamed "Mickey", the 26-year-old plays on the right wing for Selangor Football Club and Malaysia. "I am at the hospital. Faisal's condition is a bit critical but stable," Football Association of Selangor deputy president Shahril Mokhtar told AFP via a text message. He said Faisal was initially diagnosed as having suffered second-degree burns, "but after he was moved to another hospital... Читать дальше...
Vladimir Putin begins his fifth term as Russian president in an opulent Kremlin inauguration. Already in office for nearly a quarter of a century - the longest serving Kremlin leader since Stalin - Putin's new term will not expire until 2030, when he could even stand again to run for a further six years. More information from our former Moscow correspondent Nick Holdsworth, in Berlin.
South Africa's coastal city of Durban is facing a severe water crisis ahead of national elections, with residents suffering from prolonged dry taps and poor sanitation services. The crisis has largely been blamed on mismanagment & corruption by the rulign ANC party, and could now tip the balance in the upcoming general elections. Story by Laurent Berstecher.
Counting was underway Monday evening after Chadians voted in a presidential election to end three years of military rule that opponents of junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno have dismissed as a fix. Chad is the first of four military regimes in the Sahel to hold an election after successive coups in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger since 2020. Story by Charlotte Hughes.
Thousands of Israelis rallied around the country Monday night calling for an immediate deal to release the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip. The protests came as Israel’s War Cabinet voted to begin an operation on the city of Rafah, saying that a cease-fire proposal Hamas accepted earlier in the night was not in line with Israeli demands. Story by Yinka Oyetade.
Hamas said on Monday night it had informed Egypt and Qatar of its "approval of their proposal regarding a ceasefire" in the conflict, prompting cheering crowds to take to the streets of Rafah. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the proposal was "far from Israel's essential demands", but the government would send negotiators for talks "to exhaust the potential for arriving at an agreement". In the meantime, it added, "Israel is continuing the operation in Rafah to exert military... Читать дальше...
This is not some Alpine ski station but a huge hangar on stilts just off the motorway in Zoetermeer, in the west of the Netherlands -- one of the flattest countries on earth with a highest peak of... 322 metres (1,056 feet). Despite outdoor temperatures of more than 20 degrees on the May day AFP visited the SnowWorld indoor ski slope, many Dutch were happy to ditch the nearby beach for ski goggles and helmets. Well-known for producing world-class speed skaters, the Dutch are also huge fans of skiing despite a cruel dearth of natural slopes. Читать дальше...
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had taken operational control of the Palestinian side of Gaza's southern Rafah Crossing, which borders Egypt, and that special forces were scanning the area. Story by Matthew-Mary Caruchet.
The war in Gaza featured prominently in Monday's Pulitzer Prizes, which included a special citation for journalists covering the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The 32-year-old, who was jailed for spot-fixing in 2011, came out of retirement last month and is grateful to have another crack at the World Cup. "It's a great feeling to be playing for Pakistan again," Amir told AFP by phone from Lahore this week ahead of the tournament in the United States and the West Indies beginning on June 2. "I want to complete the unfinished work and, for me, the short-term goal is to win the World Cup." The young Amir impressed in all formats after breaking into the... Читать дальше...
Using a special 360-degree microphone and camera attached to his back, the Border Collie will chat with stars thanks to an actor behind the scenes. "He's the star... I'm just lending him my voice," said comedian Raphael Mezrahi. The resulting short clips will be available on French channels and TikTok. Messi earned global attention for his role in "Anatomy of a Fall", winning the Palm Dog prize for best canine performance at Cannes. He then lit up social media when he was snapped with the likes of Ryan Gosling... Читать дальше...
Here are five names to watch as they walk the red carpet on the French Riviera. Sebastian Stan Bound to be the most talked-about role at the festival, Stan finds himself in the skin of Donald Trump in "The Apprentice" about the early years of the property mogul, reality TV star and US president. The 41-year-old Romanian-born actor's biggest role to date has been as the Winter Soldier in a number of Marvel films, but he received critical acclaim for his performance as rocker Tommy Lee in miniseries... Читать дальше...
The director of "The Godfather" will be joined by "Star Wars" creator George Lucas and "Taxi Driver" writer Paul Schrader on the French Riviera for the world's most famous film gathering, where all three men enjoyed success in their 1970s heyday. Half a century later, Coppola and Schrader will compete head-to-head for the festival's coveted Palme d'Or with their new films "Megalopolis" and "Oh Canada", while Lucas receives an honorary award for his blockbuster career. "It does have the feeling... Читать дальше...
While Bernie Sanders has repeatedly stood shoulder to shoulder with President Joe Biden, promoting their joint accomplishments on health care and the environment at formal White House events, Sanders is bluntly warning that the crisis in Gaza could be Biden's “Vietnam". Sanders is Biden’s most powerful emissary to progressives and younger voters who will be a crucial electorate this November. As pro-Palestinian student protests continue on university campuses across the country, FRANCE 24's Jean-Emile Jammine is joined by Eric Fassin... Читать дальше...
It's barely 6:00 am. Three months before the Olympic marathon on August 10 in Paris -- where he hopes to make history with a third gold medal -- he is preparing to start the weekly "long run". Wearing a cap and gloves to protect himself from the drizzle and the cool morning air, the 39-year-old sets off at the front of the pack. Joining him are other residents of the renowned Kaptagat training camp including Kenyan middle-distance star Faith Kipyegon but also local runners who come in the hope of being talent-spotted. Читать дальше...