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With Israel again at war with Hamas, after the militant group's bloody attack on October 7, church-goers condemned the killings but did not hide their anger with Israel. "I'm against killing. What Hamas did was terrible and I do not support it," said Maria, a 21-year-old travel agent who declined to be filmed or give her full name. "But it's very complicated because the people in Gaza, they didn't do anything. They are just innocent there. It's not the country, it's not the people that did this. Читать дальше...

Chasing 246 to win from a rain-reduced 43 overs after Edwards made a crucial 78 not out, South Africa were bowled out for 207. "Proud of the group. Putting in that performance and being able to play my part is nice," said Edwards after their first win of this tournament followed on from two losses. "When we came into the tournament we wanted to have a chance at playing the semi-finals and if you want to do that you've got to beat teams. "Obviously South Africa are probably one of the favourites the way they are playing... Читать дальше...

Hamas militants broadcast a video late Monday of 21-year-old Mia, one of the almost 200 hostages the group has been holding since its October 7 attack. FRANCE 24 spoke to Mia’s mother, Keren Schem, who is hoping for a quick resolution of her daughter’s plight.

They were first approved in 2013 to support the international campaign against the Islamic State (IS) group, and has since been renewed annually. In 2021, it was renewed for the first time for two years, giving President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a longer window in which to pursue campaigns against Kurdish militias in the restive region. "It's essential to Turkey's national security to take necessary measures in line with the rights arising from international law against all kinds of risks, threats... Читать дальше...

The Springboks edged France 29-28 in the quarter-finals to install themselves as firm favourites to get through to the October 28 final, with the All Blacks taking on Argentina in the first semi-final on Friday. "Talk about the All Blacks will be disrespectful to England because they're a massive speedbump for us to get over," said Erasmus, who coached the Boks to glory in Japan four years ago before taking up his current position. "England are unbeaten. They have stuck to their guns, (has coach Steve) Borthwick since he's been appointed... Читать дальше...

With votes from more than 98 percent of polling stations counted, Weah, a former international footballer who is running for a second term, garnered 43.79 percent. Boakai, aged 78, won 43.49 percent, according to the national electoral commission. None of the 18 other presidential candidates received more than three percent in the first round of voting in the West African nation on October 10. The figures published on the commission's website indicate that neither Weah nor Boakai, who was vice president from 2006 to 2018... Читать дальше...

The army battling Hamas after the Islamist group's bloody October 7 attack on Israel has also hunted the group's members in the West Bank, making hundreds of arrests. Thousands of Palestinians have meanwhile rallied in solidarity with besieged and bombarded Gaza, and stone-throwing youths have burned tyres in clashes with Israeli forces. As Israel has vowed to destroy Gaza's Hamas rulers, many Palestinians living in the West Bank say they feel in more danger than ever -- both from Israeli settlers and the soldiers who protect them. Читать дальше...

The mother of a young Israeli woman held by Hamas appealed for her release on Tuesday, calling the seizure of around 200 hostages by the Palestinian militant group “a crime against humanity.”

The Springboks edged host nation France by a single point last weekend in a thrilling encounter to set-up Saturday's semi-final between the reigning champions and England at the Stade de France in Paris. "We saw the game on Saturday evening and were in awe of the physicality that they brought," Sinfield told reporters. "It was a great showcase for what rugby is about. "We have the utmost respect for them," he added. The game in the French capital will be a rerun of the 2019 World Cup final in Japan... Читать дальше...

Yousaf told the Scottish National Party (SNP) conference in Aberdeen that he was committed to building "sustained majority" support for Scotland becoming independent from the UK. The SNP will claim it has "a mandate for independence negotiations" with the British government if it wins a majority of Scottish seats at the UK election expected in 2024. "At the next election, page one, line one of our manifesto will say 'vote SNP for Scotland to become an independent country,'" Yousaf told cheering delegates. Читать дальше...

Since Hamas attacked on October 7 triggering war between Israel and the Gaza-based militants, the Lebanese-Israel border has seen near daily tit-for-tat incidents involving Lebanon's Hezbollah or Palestinian groups including Hamas. At least 18 have been killed on the Lebanese side, including a Reuters journalist and two other civilians, while on the Israeli side, at least three people have been killed. "Given security tensions in the region and particularly on Lebanon's southern border, French... Читать дальше...

As the war between Israel and Hamas unfolds across the Gaza strip, Israeli and Hamas forces are also fighting each other on another battlefield: social media. With each party seeking to sway public opinion in its favour, it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish facts from fake news.

In a statement the FIGC said that Fagioli had been given the ban for betting on football matches, an activity which is forbidden for professional footballers, after admitting his guilt and negotiating a plea bargain. The FIGC said that Fagioli's sentence was officially 12 months but that five of those had been commuted into a "treatment plan" centred on combatting gambling addiction. Fagioli, 22, has to take part in "at least 10 public meetings to be held within five months, at amateur sports associations... Читать дальше...

India’s top court on Tuesday refused to legalize same-sex marriages, passing the responsibility back to Parliament in a ruling that disappointed campaigners for LGBTQ+ rights in the world's most populous country.

Brazil’s Amazonas state is in the grip of a severe drought that has sent the water level of the Amazon River plummeting to its lowest point in more than a century, cutting off remote villages and devastating the region’s fragile ecosystem.

Clashes erupted again Tuesday on the border between Lebanon and Israel, where Israeli forces and armed groups in Lebanon have engaged in a series of low-level skirmishes since the outbreak of the latest war in Gaza.

The recent knife attack in a French school in Arras is linked to the shooting in Brussels by suspects' allegiance to Islamic State group, FRANCE 24's Wassim Nasr said.

The comments by lawmaker Daniele Obono of the France Unbowed (LFI) party come as the party and its figurehead and ex-presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon are coming under increasing pressure even within the left over their stance on the attack by Hamas on Israel. "Hamas, a resistance movement? No! This is a terrorist movement," Darmanin wrote on X (the site formerly known as Twitter), adding he was requesting prosecutors open a probe into justifying "terrorism". Obono is close to Melenchon... Читать дальше...

Six months after tensions between rival Sudanese generals ignited a devastating war, thousands lie dead while millions are displaced. More than 400,000 people have crossed the border into Chad to seek refuge.

Quarterback Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce, former world heavyweight champion boxer Anthony Joshua and ex-Manchester United footballer Juan Mata are also part of the group led by investment firm Otro Capital. Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and Michael B. Jordan were part of the original consortium that bought a 24 percent stake in Alpine in June. "Passion for excellence on the golf course has led me to admire the same pursuit in Formula 1," four-time major golf champion McIlroy in a statement. Читать дальше...

Edwards's runs came off 69 balls and featured 10 fours and a six. Meanwhile, 38-year-old Van der Merwe, who played 13 ODIs for the Proteas before switching allegiance, hit a quickfire 29 off 19 balls with three fours and a six before he was caught behind off Lungi Ngidi. Together, Edwards and Van der Merwe put on a crucial 64 for the eighth wicket after the Dutch were struggling at 112-6 at one stage in a game reduced to 43 overs a side following a delayed start due to rain. Kagiso Rabada claimed... Читать дальше...

The 31-year-old featured in several key moments which finger-tipped the World Cup quarter-final South Africa's way and had the largely French home crowd braying and whistling at their new pantomime villain. Most vital was his game-breaking try 13 minutes from time but from the opening moments he figured largely in the contests that altered the balance, living up to former Springbok captain Victor Matfield's view Etzebeth was "probably the best player in the world". Francois Louw, who won a World Cup winner's medal alongside him in 2019... Читать дальше...

Shaheen, who has struggled to make an impact in his team's three matches so far at the tournament, fell ill on arrival in Bengaluru. Spin bowler Usama Mir has also been hit by illness, according to reports. "Some players suffered a fever in the past few days and most of them have fully recovered," said a Pakistan Cricket Board spokesman. Shaheen has been struggling with his pace and fitness and has been unimpressive in all three games at the World Cup where his four wickets have come at a cost of 139 runs. Читать дальше...

The 36-year-old Ireland and Munster utility back hangs up his boots with 101 caps to his name and having scored 36 tries, second behind Brian O'Driscoll in Ireland's all-time try-scoring chart. Earls won his 100th cap against England in Dublin in August, leading the team out alongside his three daughters, before marking the occasion with a memorable try. "Keith Earls is a true legend of Irish rugby and it has been an enormous privilege to work with him over the last seven years," said Farrell in an IRFU statement. Читать дальше...

The unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening day by day as the enclave runs out of water, food, fuel and electricity. IFRC spokesperson Tommaso Della Longa told FRANCE 24 that hospitals would soon no longer be able to treat patients, adding that civilian lives should be protected at all costs. "If international rules are not respected, we will enter in a world that would be way worse than it is now," Della Longa said.