Новости за 11.01.2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday sharply condemned alleged plans by members of far-right groups who supposedly met recently at a mansion outside Berlin to devise a plot to deport millions of immigrants, even those with German citizenship, if the groups take power. The alleged plan, which was published in an article by the investigative journalists' group Correctiv on Wednesday, has led to an uproar in the country because it echoes the Nazis’ ideology of deporting all people who are not ethnically German. Читать дальше...

Dozens of drone and missile attacks have been launched on ships by the Huthis, part of the Iran-backed "axis of resistance" reinvigorated by Israel's war on Hamas. The rebels, who control large swathes of war-torn Yemen, are targeting supposedly Israel-linked ships passing through the Bab al-Mandeb strait, the Red Sea's southern gateway. Their attacks, often with home-assembled drones and missiles, has forced some companies to divert around southern Africa to avoid the Red Sea, the key conduit... Читать дальше...

Closing arguments will be made on Thursday in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York. On the whole, there’s no love lost for Trump in the city where he made his name but there are pockets of support for him – one is in Staten Island. In fact, Trump’s so well-liked there that he even called for his impending criminal trial to be held in Staten Island, because he thought a jury there might be more favourable to him. FRANCE 24’s Jessica Le Masurier and Fanny Chauvin report from Staten Island.

The Patriots announced an afternoon news conference involving Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft while ESPN, the NFL Network and other outlets reported the split, citing unnamed sources. His departure would leave eight NFL teams without a head coach, with speculation about where Belichick might coach next or if he would retire at age 71. Other NFL teams without a head coach currently include Atlanta, Seattle, Washington, Tennessee, Carolina, Las Vegas and the Los Angeles Chargers. The parting will be on friendly terms... Читать дальше...

A small island with a complex history, Taiwan's rich culture is shaped by its many Indigenous groups, a period of Japanese rule, and of course its neighbour, China – its closest and most complicated relationship. In this first part of a special programme ahead of crucial presidential elections on January 13, we travel to Taiwan to explore how growing geopolitical tension with China is impacting Taiwanese artists.

South Africa accused Israel of "genocidal intent" on the first day of hearings at the World Court in its case against Israel's military campaign in Gaza. "Israel has a genocidal intent against the Palestinians in Gaza... that is evident from the way in which this military attack is being conducted," Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, advocate of the High Court of South Africa, said. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley tells us more.

South Africa accused Israel on Thursday of subjecting Palestinians to genocidal acts at the opening of hearings at the top U.N. court on a case the country brought against the Israeli military campaign in Gaza. Israel says the case is baseless. FRANCE 24's Irris Makler reports from Jerusalem.

Voters in Taiwan choose their new president on Saturday in a high-stakes election that carries huge geopolitical relevance. With the threat of a Chinese invasion looming larger than ever, the self-governing island’s upcoming vote is capturing global attention. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the three candidates vying for Taiwan’s top job.

South Africa asked the World Court on Thursday to order Israel to immediately suspend its military operation in Gaza, where it says Israel is committing genocide against Palestinian civilians. The demand came at the closing of the first day of hearings of a case brought by South Africa against Israel at the U.N.'s top court. Israel will respond to the allegations on Friday. As South Africa asks the World Court to order Israel to stop the Gaza war, FRANCE 24's Genie Godula is joined by William Julié... Читать дальше...

Sancho had been frozen out at United for most of the season after becoming involved in a public spat with manager Erik ten Hag. The 23-year-old posted on social media in September that he had been made a "scapegoat" at the club for poor performances after being left out of the matchday squad for a 3-1 defeat at Arsenal. Sancho has not played a minute for the Red Devils since and been forced to train away from the first team. Even prior to the breakdown of his relationship with the former Ajax boss... Читать дальше...

South Africa asked the International Court of Justice to order Israel to immediately suspend its military operation in Gaza, where it says Israel is committing genocide against Palestinian civilians. FRANCE 24's Fernande van Tets is in The Hague with the details.

The emblematic No 8 has played in two Top 14 games since making his comeback from a two-month post-World Cup break. His presence helped La Rochelle to an impressive 29-8 victory over Top 14 rivals and five-time European champions Toulouse and a 29-20 win over Pau in festive league action. Ronan O'Gara's team are, however, without a win in Pool 4 in the Champions Cup. They went down 16-9 in their opener at home to Leinster and were then pipped by a point away to the Stormers, both played during Alldritt's absence. Читать дальше...

Farrell will work solely with the Lions from December this year until the conclusion of the tour, meaning he would miss Ireland's Six Nations campaign in 2025. The former England dual-code international recently signed an extension to his contract as Ireland coach till the conclusion of the next World Cup in 2027. Under Farrell's stewardship, Ireland won a Six Nations Grand Slam last year, the triple crown in 2022 and secured a first ever series win in New Zealand. Ireland also rose to number... Читать дальше...

Officials from Germany's far-right AfD attended a meeting with an Austrian extremist leader, the party confirmed Wednesday, but denied any plans to adopt a proposal for mass deportations of immigrants reportedly discussed at the talks. Citing undercover research, investigative media outlet Correctiv had reported that Martin Sellner, who leads the white pride Identitarian Movement in Austria, had presented a plan to "reverse the inward migration of foreigners", and remove migrants and asylum seekers instead.

Israeli strikes in southern and central Gaza intensified on Wednesday despite a pledge by Israel that it would pull out some troops and shift to a more targeted campaign. The Palestinian Red Crescent said four of its staffers were killed when their ambulance was hit by an Israeli strike on the main road near Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip. Israel has killed more than 23,000 Palestinians in Gaza since launching its campaign to eradicate the Hamas militant group that runs the enclave.

José Adolfo Macías Villamar, leader of Los Choneros, one of the Ecuadorian gangs considered responsible for a spike in car bombings, kidnappings and slayings, was discovered missing from his prison cell where he was serving a sentence for drug trafficking.

South Africa on Thursday accused Israel of breaching the UN Genocide Convention, saying that even the October 7 Hamas attack could not justify such alleged actions. Pretoria has lodged an urgent appeal to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to force Israel to "immediately suspend" its military operations in Gaza. Israel has dismissed the case as "atrocious" and "preposterous". "No armed attack on a state territory no matter how serious... can provide justification for or defend breaches of the... Читать дальше...

Security isn't only a police matter; "it is also a matter for families, for schools, for society as a whole", said France's new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal as he visits a police station in Paris outskirts with French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.

Ecuador's president has declared war on drugs gangs holding scores of prison guards hostage in a wave of violence that saw the storming of a TV station on-air and explosions around the nation. The unrest appears to be in response to President Daniel Noboa's efforts to tackle cocaine trafficking, in particular by putting gang leaders in new high-security prisons. FRANCE 24's Ioan Grillo tells us more.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel had no intention of permanently occupying Gaza. "Israel has no intention of permanently occupying Gaza or displacing its civilian population. Israel is fighting Hamas terrorists, not the Palestinian population," Netanyahu said.

With city streets largely deserted apart from a massive military deployment, Ecuador found itself in a "state of war" Wednesday as drug cartels waged a brutal campaign of kidnappings and attacks in response to a government crackdown. Hundreds of soldiers patrolled the capital Quito, where residents were gripped by fear over a surge of violence that has also prompted alarm abroad.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley repeatedly accused each other of lying in an acrimonious debate that mixed policy with insults as the two candidates battled to emerge as the top alternative to Donald Trump days before the campaign's first votes are cast. But with the former president absent once again from the debate stage, the rivals aimed most of their ammunition at each other, rather than the clear frontrunner in the race. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.

"We're trying to sign him, finalise the deal and get another alternative for our squad," Tuchel told reporters on Thursday. Dier arrived in Munich on Thursday ahead of a medical check and told Sky Germany: "Bayern is a wonderful club". Dier, whose contract with Tottenham was set to expire in the summer, arrives for a reported fee of four million euros ($4.38 million). Often deployed as a centre-back, the versatile Dier can also play as a defensive midfielder or as right-back. The 29-year-old... Читать дальше...

The 2022 World Cup hosts won the continental title for the first time in the United Arab Emirates in 2019, stunning four-time champions Japan in the final. But they gave the worst on-field performance of any World Cup host ever just over a year ago, losing all three group games and becoming the first team eliminated. Haydos said Thursday that Qatar would have to deal with heightened expectations at the Asian Cup, starting with their Group A opener at Lusail Stadium. "I think the 2019 generation... Читать дальше...

Israel prepared to defend itself on Thursday at the top UN court against accusations of genocide in Gaza, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time publicly rebuffed calls by some right-wing ministers to permanently occupy the enclave. As Israel's war against Hamas militants rages in Gaza, where Palestinian officials say 23,000 have been killed, the International Court of Justice in the Hague was set to open two days of hearings in a case brought by South Africa in December claiming the war violates the 1948 Genocide Convention.