Новости за 31.12.2023

Denmark's popular Queen Margrethe II, Europe's longest-serving monarch, said Sunday that she would abdicate on January 14 and pass the baton to her son Crown Prince Frederik.

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver his traditional New Year’s Eve message from the Élysée Palace in Paris after a year that saw widespread protests against his government’s pension reform and the recent passage of an immigration bill endorsed by the far right. Macron’s address also comes less than seven months before the 2024 Olympic Games open in the French capital.

Margrethe, 83, has reigned for 52 years and has been Europe's only reigning queen after the death of Britain's Elizabeth II. She has been hailed for subtly modernising Danish royalty in her half-century on the throne. She made the surprise announcement during her traditional New Year's Eve speech broadcast on Danish television, citing her age and health issues. "In two weeks time I have been Queen of Denmark for 52 years," she said. That length of time would take its time on anyone, she added. Читать дальше...

Arteta's men have now won just one of their last five league games to fall two points behind leaders Liverpool, having played a game more. But while the Spaniard could cling to positives despite defeat to Aston Villa and West Ham in recent weeks, the Arsenal boss made no defence for his players at Craven Cottage. "We weren't good enough," said Arteta. "The other day we lost a game (against West Ham) we fully deserved to win and today we were nowhere near the level. "This one you have to isolate... Читать дальше...

Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country's election commission said Sunday. The preliminary results of the Dec. 20 election were announced in the capital, Kinshasa, amid demands from the opposition and some civil society groups for the vote to be rerun due to massive logistical problems that put the validity of the outcome into question.

In pugnacious rallies ahead of the December 20 vote, the 60-year-old, sporting white shirts and baseball caps, urged voters to let him "consolidate his gains," claiming progress on development and security. He won out against 25 other candidates in the single-round presidential vote, bringing home about 73 percent of the ballots cast, according to provisional results announced Sunday by the country's electoral commission. The scale of the president's victory is crushing -- and the Democratic Republic... Читать дальше...

Provisional results from the single-round presidential ballot, declared by the country's electoral commission Ceni, showed that Tshisekedi had won 73 percent of the vote. Moise Katumbi -- a wealthy businessman, football club owner and former provincial governor -- was the runner-up with about 18 percent. The Democratic Republic of Congo's Constitutional Court is expected to confirm the provisional results on January 10. Tshisekedi, 60, first came to power in January 2019 after a disputed election... Читать дальше...

The former France captain is headed to LAFC in Major League Soccer after losing his place as Spurs' number one goalkeeper this season. Lloris, who made 447 appearances for the club, was presented with a trophy by former Spurs defender Ledley King on the pitch at half-time of Sunday's clash against Bournemouth. "It's goodbye, but it's a goodbye from the player, not from the man. I will be a Spurs fan for the rest of my life," Lloris said as he addressed the home support. Tottenham confirmed on... Читать дальше...

Eurostar warned customers travelling from London on Sunday of potential delays after flooding forced the cancellation of all Saturday trains. The first Eurostar train left London St Pancras International shortly after 8:00 am (0800 GMT).

The Kenyan-born Kiplagat, 34, had represented Uganda internationally in the 3,000m steeplechase, including several Olympic Games and World Championships. His body was found in a car on Saturday night on the outskirts of the Rift Valley town of Eldoret, home to many athletes. "An investigation has been launched and officers are on the ground pursuing leads," local police commander Stephen Okal told reporters in Eldoret. He said Kiplagat's body had a deep knife wound to his neck, suggesting he was stabbed.

China’s “reunification” with Taiwan is inevitable, President Xi Jinping said in his New Year’s address on Sunday, striking a stronger tone than he did last year with less than two weeks to go before the Chinese-claimed island elects a new leader.

Auckland has become the first major city to ring in 2024, with thousands cheering a fireworks display sprouting from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, and a downtown light show.

Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and most of his supporters have been rejected as candidates for the February 8 election, party officials said Sunday after nominations for the ballot closed.

Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has called on citizens to stone gay people, escalating a crackdown on sexual minorities in a country where LGBT people already face social ostracism and jail terms of up to two years if convicted of same-sex offences.

Disinformation wars on social media have been on the rise the past few years and 2023 was no exception. The FRANCE 24 Observers team select a fact-check that has marked each month of this year.

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu vowed to retake control of the Gaza Strip’s border with Egypt on Saturday, expanding Israel’s mission to neutralize Hamas in a conflict he said he expects to last for months. Read our live blog for all the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.

The defending champions, who won the trophy last January over Italy, earned a 1-6, 7-6 (7/5), 10-7 mixed doubles win to claim victory in Perth after the sides split the singles. "We have a team energy from last year here, we don't want to take a loss and let it die," said Fritz, who was broken twice in the opening set. World number five Pegula added: "To get a win in this fashion after such a long day (on court) brings back a lot of memories. "It was a big win today, especially after losing such a tough singles match." Britain... Читать дальше...

From a devastating earthquake in Syria and Turkey to a march on Moscow and the war against Hamas in Gaza, 2023 was full of dramatic moments, from the heartfelt to the heartbreaking. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at 12 key events that defined the year in news.

The Pistons had equalled the record losing streak of the Philadelphia 76ers with their loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday. The 76ers had a 28-game skid spanning the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. Detroit's dismal run was the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history but a first win since October ensured the Pistons avoided another miserable milestone. Cade Cunningham's 30 points and 12 assists helped Detroit recapture the winning feeling and although a three pointer from Gary Trent... Читать дальше...