Новости за 10.03.2024

Despite recent media attention on the opening of a maritime corridor aimed at delivering aid to Gaza by sea, aid officials are saying that air and sea deliveries can’t make up for a shortage of supply routes on land. "The most efficient way to bring food in is by land, by trucks, and that's not happening", said Jason Straziuso, spokesman for the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Ireland were on the cusp of retaining their crown with a game to spare before Marcus Smith's last-ditch drop-goal ensured England emerged victorious from a thrilling contest at Twickenham on Saturday. But an Ireland side coached by Andy Farrell will still win the Championship if they defeat Scotland in Dublin this coming Saturday (March 16). Victory over England at the Aviva Stadium sealed last season's title and Ireland scrum-half Gibson-Park is now targeting a similar outcome against a Scotland... Читать дальше...

French rescue workers were on Sunday searching for seven people, including two children, missing after violent storms swept the south of the country with most believed to have been swept away in cars on flooded bridges.

Brazilian swimmer Ana Marcela Cunha, the reigning Olympic open water champion, has called on organisers of this year's Paris Games to draw up a "plan B" in case events cannot be held in the Seine due to poor water quality.

Israeli authorities have stopped issuing new visas or renewing old ones for foreign employees of international NGOs, most of whom occupy senior positions, according to three senior humanitarian officials and a body representing more than 80 groups. As of Thursday, 57 aid workers' visas had expired since the war broke out on October 7, while 42 more "will expire in the coming few weeks", said Faris Arouri, director of the Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA), whose members work in the Palestinian territories. Читать дальше...

After winning two Golden Globes, a Palme d'Or and six César awards, French courtroom drama "Anatomy of a Fall" is contending for Hollywood's top prize at the Oscars this Sunday. The film, directed and co-written by Justine Triet, is facing stiff competition from major blockbusters such as 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie'.

Tardy was in a three-way tie for the lead after Saturday's third round at 12-under par with Lydia Ko of New Zealand and fellow American Sarah Schmelzel. An eagle-three at the eighth ignited her round and six further birdies against a lone bogey saw her stretch away from an elite field in the $2.2 million event. Tardy was in tears after finishing at 19-under par for the week. "Yeah, I mean, a lot of emotions right now," said the 27-year-old. "A lot of hard work and just a lot of doubt that was... Читать дальше...

Shiffrin, who turns 29 next week, has been out of action since a heavy crash at the end of January on the Olympia delle Tofane course, which will be used for the 2026 Olympics. The American produced a fluid opening run of 49.94 seconds which was a mere 0.02sec ahead of Swiss skier Michelle Gisin with the Croat Zrinka Ljutic 0.11sec off the lead in third. Although Shiffrin, a five-time winner of the big globe with 95 World Cup victories to her name, is no longer in the running for the overall title... Читать дальше...

Residents of Haiti's capital scrambled for safety on Saturday following the latest spasm of gang violence, with a UN group warning of a "city under siege" after armed attackers targeted the presidential palace and police headquarters.

A dual referendum in Ireland on redefining family and women's roles in the constitution was "comprehensively" defeated on Saturday. The result came despite the fact that the government – and most opposition parties – had supported the proposed changes.

As Muslims across the Arab world get ready to celebrate Ramadan, which follows a lunar calendar and could start as early as Sunday evening, depending on the sighting of a crescent moon, Palestinians in Gaza are facing a difficult month ahead with no end in sight to the ongoing war.

A boat laden with food for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said, as fighting raged between Israeli troops and Hamas militants ahead of Ramadan. The sea route aims to counter aid access restrictions, which humanitarians and foreign governments have blamed on Israel, more than five months into the war which has left Gaza's 2.4 million people struggling to survive.

Students were just about to settle into their classes after singing Nigeria's national anthem when the gunshots rang out. Then chaos erupted. It was around 8am on Thursday when dozens of gunmen dressed in military uniforms rode on motorbikes into the school grounds in Kuriga, a quiet agrarian village 100km outside the northwestern Nigerian city of Kaduna. Kidnapping has become an important issue and a threat to everyday life in Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu came to power last May promising to change the situation.

Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo agreed on Saturday to lead the party he founded into the 2025 presidential elections, spokesman Katinan Kone told Reuters following a meeting of the party's central committee.

As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan is set to begin, there is still no breakthrough in talks for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The US and regional mediators Egypt and Qatar had hoped to have a six-week ceasefire in place by the start of the religious holiday, but talks appeared to be stalled, with Hamas holding out for assurances that a temporary truce will lead to an end of hostilities.

A US Army vessel carrying equipment for building a temporary pier in Gaza was on its way to the Mediterranean on Sunday while a boat laden with food for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza awaited to set sail from Cyprus. It remained however unclear where and how the aid ship will unload to ensure delivery to people in Gaza, FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar said, reporting from Jerusalem.

Portugal’s legislative elections Sunday see the two mainstream parties trying to keep a populist radical right party at bay. The snap election is the last on the timetable in an EU member state, with Roland Freudenstein from Brussels Freedom Hub noting that Portugal’s elections are being closely watched as a kind of bellwether for upcoming European elections in June.

Voters in Portugal went to the polls Sunday in an early election that could see the country join a shift to the right across Europe after eight years of Socialist rule.

When Hollywood gathers for the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, the blockbuster biopic is widely expected to overpower all competition — including its release-date companion, “Barbie” — at an election-year Oscars that could turn into a coronation for Christopher Nolan.

Voters in Portugal go to the polls Sunday in an early election that could see the country join a shift to the right seen across Europe after eight years of Socialist rule.

The US Army has dispatched a ship to send humanitarian aid to Gaza, Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday, days after President Joe Biden vowed to build a temporary pier to supply the besieged enclave. With Ramadan set to start amid UN warnings of a looming famine in Gaza, another maritime initiative involving a ship laden with aid is “ready” to set sail for Gaza from Cyprus, according to a Spanish charity. Read FRANCE 24's blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

The world number two was pushed to the limit in her opening match by the American outsider ranked 64th. The match became a struggle from the start for Sabalenka, who was coming off an opening match loss in Dubai in February. But she broke Stearns as the American served for the biggest upset of her career leading 5-4 in the third set, and taking a 40-0 lead. Sabalenka saved one match point with a stinging backhand winner and Stearns began to tighten up, Sabalenka breaking for 5-5. Stearns would... Читать дальше...

Seen as the world's largest stateless people, the Kurds are an ethnic group of between 25 and 35 million mostly spread across modern day Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey. In Iraq, the Kurds are a sizeable minority who have been persecuted, with thousands killed under the rule of late dictator Saddam Hussein and many of their historic documents lost or destroyed. "Preserving the culture and history of Kurdistan is a sacred job," said Pishtiwan, perusing volumes and manuscripts from Dohuk city's public... Читать дальше...

Hosts New Zealand were 345-6 at tea to lead by 251 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch after being 94 runs in arrears on the first innings. Ravindra and Mitchell put on 123 for the fourth wicket before they fell in quick succession after the new ball was taken. Tom Blundell followed soon after. Glenn Phillips and Scott Kuggeleijn then took up the charge, with Phillips not-out 16 and Kuggeleijn unbeaten on 38 from 36 deliveries. The pitch has flattened out to make batting easier than it was on the first two days... Читать дальше...

Farmers' protests, consumer cost-of-living worries and some countries' hesitation are already undercutting the ambitious plan to make the European Union carbon-neutral by 2050. "The European Green Deal is our new growth strategy," European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announced back at the start of her mandate in 2019, as she unveiled dozens of pieces of legislation to meet climate targets agreed by EU member countries. Five years on, the tone has changed. Now, industry and farmers denounce the new "burdens" being piled upon them. Читать дальше...