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Thousands marched across Paris and other French cities in what unions hoped would be one of the biggest May Day demonstrations in years. Galvanised by previous protests against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform plans, including raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, protesters marched with a sense of determination.

The glamorous event -- which sees hundreds of celebrities strut up the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a night that raises millions of dollars every year -- is sure to light social media ablaze with the top looks. The guest list that brings together elites from the worlds of fashion, film, politics and sports -- along with a growing list of online influencers -- is tightly curated by Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue who took over the charity gala in the 1990s and transformed it into one of the world's buzziest fetes. Читать дальше...

The 34-year-old won a Grand Slam with France in 2010 and was a World Cup finalist against New Zealand in 2011, making 71 international appearances in total. He was a strong on-pitch communicator and picked up the nickname "Little General". He was also a highly reliable goal kicker. This season he joined Stade Francais from Clermont where he won the Top 14 twice and the Challenge Cup. "You have to know when to say 'Stop'. I didn't want to play one season too many, the year when you are no longer... Читать дальше...

Another member of the canine unit, a black Labrador retriever called July, locates a paramedic and an injured man in need of help, and also allows herself to be transported in an ambulance with a bandaged paw. They were among 18 dogs that took part in the training organized by the Mexican Red Cross in the central state of Puebla. Earthquake-prone Mexico has significant experience in disaster rescue and its canine unit is often sent abroad on emergency missions. July found six bodies in the rubble... Читать дальше...

Skipper Faf du Plessis top-scored with 44 to guide Bangalore to 126-9, a total their bowlers defended by bowling out Lucknow for 108 on a tough batting pitch. Bangalore pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj dismissed Kyle Mayers for a duck from the second ball of the chase and Lucknow soon slipped to 38-5 with Virat Kohli taking two good catches. Lucknow's batsmen seemed to be in a hurry to get the runs as Nicholas Pooran, on nine, and Marcus Stoinis, on 13, fell to Karn Sharma's leg-spin and the innings witnessed two run outs. Читать дальше...

Negotiators for Hollywood writers and film and television studios engaged in 11th-hour contract talks on Monday to try and avert a strike that would disrupt TV production across an industry grappling with seismic changes.

The fighting raging in Sudan could spur more than 800,000 people to flee into neighbouring countries, the United Nations warned Monday. The UN refugee agency UNHCR said that it was now working with a planning figure of hundreds of thousands of people fleeing the violence that erupted in Sudan on April 15.

A new novel by French President Emmanuel Macron's Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire – containing one breathlessly erotic passage that has gone viral – has forced the government to explain how he finds the time for such a project in a period of economic trouble for so many.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Sunday the death of the "suspected leader of Daesh, codename Abu Hussein al-Qurashi". Turkey's Anadolu state news agency gave his full name as Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi, saying he joined IS in 2013 and quickly rose through the jihadist group's ranks. Turkish media also released images of a fenced-off building in the middle of a field where it said Qurashi was hiding in Syria's Afrin province. A section of the two-story house was sheared off, apparently from blasts. Читать дальше...

Tunisia is seeking a bailout package worth nearly $2 billion from the International Monetary Fund, which conditions any aid on a series of reforms. As Noureddine Taboubi of the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) was giving his May Day speech in the capital Tunis, protesters in the country's second city Sfax denounced "an IMF government", saying "No to colonisation". "We back the position of the president", Kais Saied, who last month rejected what he called IMF "diktats" for Tunisia to be granted the loan, Taboubi said. Читать дальше...

Several nations voiced concern at the United Nations Monday over police violence, including against protesters, in France, as the country headed into another day of mass demonstrations.

Donald Trump has requested a mistrial in a civil case where the writer E. Jean Carroll is accusing him of rape and defamation, claiming that the judge made a series of unfair and prejudicial rulings against him.

The Russian duo enjoyed six years of online gaming sessions together before they eventually met last year, facing off against each other in the Spanish capital for the first time in a thrilling two hour 42 minute clash. Medvedev, who readily admits he struggles on clay, started slowly but showed his quality to win back-to-back matches in Madrid for the first time. Shevchenko, arriving in fine form, converted his third break point in the first game and then broke again on the way to a 4-0 lead.... Читать дальше...

Police fired teargas in Paris and other cities as protesters turned out for May Day rallies across France on Monday amid anger over the passage of President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular pension reform. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

The 1-1 draw left Napoli 18 points above Lazio with six rounds remaining and needing one more point to be mathematically certain of winning the league for the first time since 1990. Dia helped Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time last year by coming off the bench in the final against Egypt in Yaounde. Here, AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues: ENGLAND MOHAMED SALAH (Liverpool) The Egyptian scored from the penalty spot as Liverpool beat... Читать дальше...

Mirziyoyev, 65, became president in 2016 after the death of dictator Islam Karimov. Uzbeks voted Sunday on reforms that extend presidential terms from five to seven years, allowing Mirziyoyev to serve two more terms and prolong his time in power. According to the preliminary results released Monday, the changes were approved by 90.21 percent of votes with a 84.54 percent turnout. Despite undertaking recent reforms, government critics and rights groups say Uzbekistan remains authoritarian. Mirzizyoyev... Читать дальше...

US financial authorities have taken possession of California's troubled First Republic Bank, which will be acquired by JPMorgan Chase, government regulators announced Monday in the latest banking failure.

The kingdom is entering the final stretch before the May 14 election with reformist groups, including Pheu Thai and Move Forward, surging ahead of establishment parties. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of billionaire former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, is one of Pheu Thai's prime ministerial candidates and has been polling strongly. "She gave birth this morning," Rinthipond Varinvatchararoj, Pheu Thai acting spokeswoman, told AFP. It is unclear how long Paetongtarn will rest, she said, but Rinthipond... Читать дальше...

Australia have slumped to seventh in the rankings after three years under former coach Dave Rennie ahead of the September World Cup in France. Former England boss Jones, who is counting down to his first game in charge against South Africa in Pretoria on July 8, said his plan was to return the Wallabies to world number one. "We're seven and so we've got work to do to get to number one, because we want to be number one," he said at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where they will face the All Blacks on July 29. Читать дальше...

More than 500 people have been killed since battles erupted on April 15 between Sudan's de facto leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who leads the regular army, and his ex-deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who commands the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Millions of Sudanese around the capital have since hidden in their homes with dwindling food, water, and electricity as warplanes on bombing raids have drawn heavy fire from anti-aircraft guns. "Warplanes are flying over southern Khartoum... Читать дальше...

Voters in Uzbekistan have overwhelmingly backed constitutional changes in the Central Asian country that could allow President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to remain in power until 2040, according to preliminary results released on Monday.

FRANCE 24's regional correspondent Bastien Renouil reports from Nairobi.

Germany launches on Monday a new flat-rate public transport ticket valid across the country, but the 49-euro ($54) price point has raised doubts about the pass's potential impact.

France's President Emmanuel Macron faces more nationwide protests on Monday as he seeks to steer the country on from a divisive pension law that has sparked anger, pan-bashing and social unrest

Quick to smile and described as affable, Paraguay's new President Santiago Pena, 44, is the fresh face of an old institution -- the conservative Colorado Party that has ruled the South American country for nearly eight decades.