Новости за 24.04.2023

A country renowned for its cuisine is turning to pots and pans to express discontent with French President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms.

The 28-year-old smashed a 57-ball 104 in a rearguard action to lift New Zealand from a precarious 73-4 to chase down a stiff target of 194 with four balls to spare. "We are very happy with how we levelled the series tonight and finished the job," said Chapman. "It took a bit of adjusting in the first two games and it's great to see that it worked out well." Mohammad Rizwan missed a century by two runs, but still guided Pakistan to a solid 193-5 in their 20 overs. Chapman led the fightback with... Читать дальше...

The Athletic and ESPN, citing unnamed sources, said Fox suffered the injury late in Sunday's 126-125 loss to the defending NBA champions, which deadlocked the best-of-seven series at 2-2. ESPN reported there was a possibility that Fox might try to play in game five at Sacramento, although he would need a protective covering over the fingertip to do so. Fox had 38 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the Kings' game-four defeat. He's averaging 31.5 points, seven assists, six rebounds and 2.5... Читать дальше...

On Monday, the 38-year-old will be one of six people in the world presented with a Goldman Environmental Prize for efforts against the British multinational's efforts to set up in Indigenous territories in the Amazon. "We ran campaigns, wrote letters ... until they arrived in their hands and we told them that we would not accept any mining in our territory," Korap Munduruku told AFP in a video call. In May 2021, after months of pressure, Anglo American withdrew 27 mining projects approved by authorities in Indigenous lands... Читать дальше...

"Further to many medical exams done, it shows that I have a small tear in my calf and I will need more time to recover," Jabeur announced. "I am sad to announce that I won't be able to compete and defend my title this year." Jabeur, fourth in the WTA rankings, pulled out of her semi-final against reigning French and US Open champion Iga Swiatek at the Stuttgart Open on Saturday with a calf problem.

Anti-white racism was on the rise. Modern liberals hated Christianity. Migrants were invading. These were just a few of the claims made by the host of "Tucker Carlson Tonight" -- who left Fox News on Monday after more than a decade as a thorn in the side of the Washington establishment. In broadcast after broadcast, the 53-year-old would appeal to viewers' outrage and play on their fears, propelling his show toward the summit of cable TV, making him millions of dollars, while providing ample fodder... Читать дальше...

Armed gangs "continued to compete to expand their territorial control throughout the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, spreading to previously unaffected neighborhoods," said the report, from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. "With the high number of fatalities and increasing areas under the control of armed gangs, insecurity in the capital has reached levels comparable to countries in armed conflict," it added. The number of reported homicides in Haiti rose in recent months by 21 percent, from... Читать дальше...

The explosions levelled the specialist counter-terrorism station in Kabal town of Swat Valley, in the northwestern region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which neighbours Afghanistan. The incident came amid a string of high-toll militant assaults on police in Pakistan, many linked to the domestic Taliban branch, and initially sparked fears of a fresh attack. But the head of Swat police said a short-circuit in a basement storing "grenades and other explosives" was the cause of the blasts. "There is no suggestion... Читать дальше...

The public was given the chance to see the First Folio held at London's Guildhall Library -- for one day only. The edition, published on November 8, 1623, seven years after the playwright's death on April 23, 1616, is one of the best preserved copies in the world. Others will go on display around the world to mark the anniversary of the publication between now and the end of the year. The Guildhall Library stands where the folio's editors, Shakespeare's friends Henry Condell and John Heminges... Читать дальше...

The United States is pressing Sudanese military leaders to expand a ceasefire and is exploring options to return a diplomatic consular presence to the country as soon as possible, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. He told a news conference with Kenyan Foreign Secretary Alfred Mutua that deteriorating security conditions in Khartoum posed unacceptable risks to keep personnel there at this time, and that the department was communicating with Americans in the country. FRANCE 24's... Читать дальше...

Fox News said Monday it has “agreed to part ways” with Tucker Carlson, its popular and controversial host, less than a week after settling a lawsuit over the network's 2020 election reporting.

Comoros said Monday it had refused to allow a boat carrying migrants from Mayotte, where French authorities have announced a controversial operation against illegal migrants, to dock.

During the April 4 first leg of the Italian Cup semi-final between Juve and Inter Milan, Lukaku was subjected to monkey chants by some Juventus fans, in what his representatives called "hostile and disgusting racist abuse". In a brief statement, Turin police cited "racist chants" during the semi-final. They did not provide details about the fines nor say how long the stadium ban would last. Days after the match, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) handed Juventus a one-match stand closure... Читать дальше...

The plaintiffs are the heirs of Ed Townsend, a musician and producer who co-wrote Gaye's 1973 soul classic. They allege that there are "striking similarities and overt common elements" between Gaye's sultry classic and Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud." It's not the first time Sheeran has been taken to court, as copyright lawsuits in the music industry flourish. Sheeran testified in a London court in April last year in a case centered around his song "Shape of You." He is among the potential witnesses to be called in this trial as well. Читать дальше...

The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on cousins of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over the trafficking of stimulant drug captagon, a key source of income for the regime.

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on March 29 and remains behind bars. He could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of spying. Some 300 former correspondents in Russia, from 22 different countries, have written an open letter to the Kremlin in English and Russian to demand Gershkovich's immediate release. FRANCE 24 has published the text below.

The UK government on Monday toughened its sanctions against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as part of new restrictions on Tehran for alleged human rights violations.

A major search is underway in a forest near the coastal town of Malindi where dozens of corpses were exhumed over the weekend, with authorities fearing more grisly discoveries could be made. A full-scale investigation has been launched into the Good News International Church and its leader, named in court documents as Paul Mackenzie Nthenge, who preached that death by starvation delivered followers to God. It is believed some of his devotees could still be hiding in the bush around Shakahola where... Читать дальше...

With no end in sight to the fighting in Sudan, fears are growing that the current clashes could turn into a larger regional proxy war. Are risks growing that regional powers may attempt to intervene to support one or other of the warring parties? FRANCE 24's foreign affairs editor Philip Turle responds.

Fifty-eight percent of respondents backed retaining the monarchy, compared to 26 percent in favour of an elected head of state and 16 percent who "don't know", according to the YouGov survey. But the poll, commissioned by the BBC before Charles's May 6 coronation, indicated that only about a third of young people support the monarchy while 38 percent would prefer an elected head of state. They showed broad indifference towards the institution, with more than three-quarters of 18-24 year-olds saying... Читать дальше...

The 28-year-old has been in a class of his own in sprint breaststroke events for nearly a decade, winning gold at the Rio and Tokyo Olympics in the 100m as well as the 4x100m mixed medley relay in Tokyo. But Peaty has spoken previously about periods of depression and problems with alcohol, which he admits worsened last year as he struggled with injury, motivation and the breakdown of his relationship with the mother of his young son. "It's been an incredibly lonely journey. The devil on my shoulder (says)... Читать дальше...

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday hit out at China's ambassador to Paris for remarks questioning the sovereignty of former Soviet states, insisting their borders are "inviolable". Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

Azerbaijan has set up a checkpoint on the only land link between Armenia and the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh. That's sparked an angry response from its Armenian arch-rival. The move fuels tensions between the two former Soviet Caucausus nations that fought two wars over the region. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar explains.

In the overseas territory of Mayotte, French authorities have begun a controversial operation to expel thousands of migrants from a shantytown there. France says it plans to send the migrants to the Comoran island of Anjouan, but Comoran authorities say they'll refuse to take them in. France is also planning on destroying more slums across Mayotte, with residents there fearing they could end up homeless. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar reports.

"We no longer accept that the government has no plan to stop the destruction of the basis of our existence," Carla Rochel, a spokeswoman for Last Generation, the group behind the protests, said in a statement. Campaigners halted traffic across the city by glueing themselves to the street surface, including on the busy motorway A100. Some 33 sites were blocked at 9:00 am local time (0700 GMT), a spokeswoman for the Berlin police told AFP, adding that around 500 officers had been deployed to secure the streets and remove the protesters. Читать дальше...