Новости за 04.07.2025

The deal, which extends the contract by eight years and swells the release clause by 50 percent, is "a resounding success" faced with "dizzying offers" for the 22-year-old, the club said in a statement. "When you have to make decisions, for me what matters most is the heart. I am where I want to be, with my people, this is my home," Williams was quoted as saying in the statement. Playing alongside his older brother Inaki Williams, Nico emerged through the Basque side's youth ranks to become a star performer... Читать дальше...

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, July 4: We look at reactions to US President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill", which he will sign today. Also: Russia recognises the Taliban as Afghanistan's government, becoming the first country to do so. Tributes in the football world pour in for Diogo Jota, a star of Liverpool FC who has died in a car crash alongside his brother, André Silva. Finally: a new study shows orcas offering gifts to humans – but scientists are puzzled about what their intentions really are.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday it would probably be known in 24 hours whether the Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to accept what he has called a "final proposal" for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza. A source close to Hamas, meanwhile, said the group was seeking guarantees that the proposal would lead to the end of Israel's war in Gaza. France 24's Shirli Sitbon takes a look at what we know about the details of the proposed deal.

A trip to high street retailer Marks and Spencer, popular with older shoppers, feels like stepping back 30 years, with Oasis T-shirts flying off the shelves. But they're also on sale at Urban Outfitter, a retailer favoured by teens and young adults. One crop top reads "Oasis, Live Forever", a tribute to one of the band's most famous songs. On Instagram and TikTok, young people are filming themselves styled like the band's brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher. The band's reunion on Friday, 16 years after the brothers' messy split... Читать дальше...

All further melting between now and October will see the size of Switzerland's glaciers shrink, according to Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (GLAMOS). The tipping point is usually reached in August and its early arrival is another hammer blow for the Alpine nation's 1,400 glaciers, which have been shrinking at an alarming rate. "Glacier Loss Day is reached in Switzerland," GLAMOS chief Matthias Huss wrote on X, explaining that winter snowfall had been low and June had been the second warmest on record. Читать дальше...

Oasis, the biggest British rock band of the 1990s, kick off their reunion tour in Cardiff on Friday, bringing the warring Gallagher brothers back together on stage for the first time in nearly 16 years. The band, whose hits "Live Forever" and "Wonderwall" helped define "Britpop", announced the shows nearly a year ago, setting off a frenzy for tickets.

Firefighters battled for a third day on Friday to put out a wildfire on the Greek island of Crete that has razed forests and olive groves and forced thousands of residents and tourists to leave the area.

China has made a final ruling on brandy imports from the European Union saying it would impose “anti-dumping” taxes of up to 34.9 percent on the imports as of Saturday, in a decision likely to embitter relations between the trading partners.

The incident happened shortly after 10 am (0500 GMT) in the impoverished Lyari neighbourhood of Karachi, which was once plagued by gang violence and considered one of the most dangerous areas in Pakistan. Shankar Kamho, 30, a resident of the building who was out at the time, said there were around 20 families living inside. "I got a call from my wife saying the building was cracking and I told her to get out immediately," he told AFP at the scene. "She went to warn the neighbours, but one woman... Читать дальше...

Although Turkey was spared the recent heatwaves that hit the rest of southern Europe, firefighters have been battling more than 600 fires in the drought-hit nation over the past week which have been fuelled by high winds. By Friday morning, they had gained control over a major fire near the resort town of Cesme, some 80 kilometres (50 miles) west of Turkey's third city Izmir, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said. The firefighters' "intense work overnight and the air intervention... Читать дальше...

French air traffic controllers continued strike action for a second consecutive day, causing the cancellation of 40 percent of flights across all Paris airports on Friday and disrupting travel plans for holidaymakers at the height of Europe's travel season.

French President Emmanuel Macron on possible retaliatory measures against Iran over new spy charges against French couple.

Pakistan security forces killed 30 militants who attempted to cross the border from Afghanistan over the last three days, the military said Friday, adding that the militants belonged to the Pakistan Taliban or its affiliated groups.

Real Madrid can never be ruled out, but the Spanish giants are a work in progress under new coach Xabi Alonso before playing Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in New Jersey. Meanwhile PSG came to the United States fresh from winning the UEFA Champions League in style in Munich at the end of May, and Luis Enrique's side have eased their way to the quarter-finals despite a slip-up against Brazil's Botafogo in the group stage. Bayern finished second in their group behind Benfica but the manner with which they disposed of Flamengo in the last 16... Читать дальше...

Just about everything about the onion-domed Russian Orthodox church near the otherwise unassuming Swedish city of Vasteras seems odd: its close proximity to the airport, its taller-than-planned spire, and its elusive priest allegedly commended by the Kremlin’s foreign spy agency, SVR. Swedish intelligence services think so too, and have warned that Moscow is likely using it as a platform for espionage and other hostile hybrid activities potentially threatening Sweden’s national security.

The 112th edition of the Tour de France, the world’s greatest cycling race, sets off from the northern French city of Lille on Saturday. The main contenders for the leader’s yellow jersey are once again Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, who between them have won the five last Tours. FRANCE 24 previews the race, focussing on 14 riders and six rivalries that will stir debate.

Sweden’s domestic intelligence agency has singled out Russia as the “biggest threat to Sweden’s security” and warned it is using the Russian Orthodox Church as a platform to conduct hybrid war operations in the form of influence and espionage activities. FRANCE 24 spoke to Russia’s Ambassador to Sweden, Sergey Belyaev, about the allegations.

French President Emmanuel Macron threatened "retaliatory measures" against Tehran if it persisted with new charges against a French couple held in Iran, including accusations that they spied for Israel.

And Britain's Emma Raducanu will be aiming to add to the All England Club's spate of giant-killings against world number one Aryna Sabalenka. AFP Sport picks out three matches to watch in the third round on day five at the All England Club: Alcaraz works on service conundrum Carlos Alcaraz knows he must fine-tune his serve to keep his Wimbledon title defence on course. The Spaniard has been unimpressed by his serve during wins over Fabio Fognini and Oliver Tarvet in the first and second round, respectively. Читать дальше...

Here AFP takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses which could prove crucial in what should be another crowd-pleasing, see-saw struggle. Pogacar Ammunition box The opening ten days of the 2025 route revisit the scene of the swashbuckling Slovenian's second triumph as it meanders along the narrow winding roads of Normandy and Brittany. That opening section must be survived. "Something will happen to somebody, it always does here," 2018 champion Geraint Thomas said at the time, and it ended... Читать дальше...

Mead became a household name after her six goals on home soil led the Lionesses to England's sole major tournament victory in the men's or women's game since 1966. But even that moment of elation was tinged with the emotion of her mother's battle with cancer. June Mead's diagnosis with ovarian cancer a year before the Euros provided her daughter with a "motivation I never knew that I had", the Arsenal forward later revealed. "People on the outside just saw me breaking all these records, winning... Читать дальше...

He fled to South Africa from the Democratic Republic of Congo with his family in 2002 to avoid politically-induced violence. Later, while studying at the University of Johannesburg, he fell in love with rugby. It was an unusual choice given he came from a country where football is the dominant sport. Tshituka caught the eye of scouts from the Johannesburg-based Lions, one of the four major rugby franchises in South Africa, and quickly established himself in the matchday 23. In 2022 he moved to another of the 'big four'... Читать дальше...

"There's another one! And it's massive," British tourist Lauren Heywood exclaimed as she spotted the telltale reflective glint off a pair of blinking eyes, seemingly waiting to be photographed by admirers. "Frogging", or the hunt for the exotic amphibians that call the rainforest home, is taking off in Malaysia's Sarawak state in Borneo. And herpetologists say few places rival Kubah National Park, around half an hour's drive from state capital Kuching. It is home to some of the world's smallest and most unusual frog species. Читать дальше...

"Walk! Take in the energy of the earth", commanded Acogny, who for some 60 years has imbued her students with the joy and distinct techniques that have characterised her career. Gathered in a circle around Acogny, the approximately 30 students moved in harmony, feet striking the sand to the beat of percussion and the xylophone-like balafon. At the age of 81 "Maman Germaine", as she is called, offers fewer such masterclasses these days, but is far from taking a bow. A tireless advocate for dance... Читать дальше...

A wildfire in central California's wilderness rapidly expanded Thursday as hot, dry conditions heightened fire risks ahead of July Fourth. The Madre Fire, now the state's largest this year, scorched over 82 square miles (212 sq km) in San Luis Obispo County since Wednesday. Containment remained at just 10% by evening.