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Portugal looked set Monday for a period of political uncertainty after no party won a majority in a general election over the weekend, which saw the far right surge into the role of potential kingmaker. The centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD), which won the most seats in Sunday's vote, is expected to be tapped in coming days to try to form a government. AD beat the incumbent Socialist Party (PS) but took just 79 seats, far short of a majority in the 230-seat parliament. Even with the backing of... Читать дальше...

2024-03-11 19:31 'Ramadan began in Gaza with airstrikes over the southern city of Rafah'

The Azadi stadium, which is home to both teams, is one of the largest in the world, and will see its seats packed for the 103rd Tehran Derby. "It's the most important match. There's a crazy atmosphere, incredible to experience," Kevin Yamga, the only Frenchman playing in Iran, told AFP. "Half of the stands are all blue, the other all red," said Yamga, who has played in five derbies since joining the blues of Esteghlal in 2021. Fans travel hundreds of kilometres to reach the capital before spending the night near the stadium to secure a seat.

The Gunners, who are aiming to win a first league title in 20 years, lead Liverpool on goal difference with third-placed City just one point behind in a thrilling title race. Arsenal were the big winners of last weekend as they struck late to beat Brentford 2-1 for an eighth consecutive league win, while City held Liverpool to a 1-1 draw at Anfield. "It's great to be top, that's for sure –- it was an amazing game of football with two magnificent teams, with so many alternatives," Arteta said at... Читать дальше...

Several French state bodies have been hit with cyberattacks of "unprecedented intensity", Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's office said Monday, while insisting the government had been able to contain the impact.

Instead, the 2025 budget serves as a blueprint of the administration's policy priorities, and highlights the sharp divisions between Democrats and Republicans ahead of Biden's likely rematch with former president Donald Trump in November. In a speech in Washington on Monday before the proposals were published, Biden touted the US economy as a "great comeback story." "Nearly 15 million new jobs created so far, that's a record. Growth is strong. Wages are rising. Inflation is down," he said. Here's what is in the budget proposal... Читать дальше...

The violin, dubbed "Il Cannone" (the cannon) because of its powerful sound, was Italian composer and violin virtuoso Niccolo Paganini's favourite. The maestro from the Italian city of Genoa played it for decades before it became the property of his home city after his death in 1840. The violin, made by instrument maker Giuseppe Bartolomeo Guarneri del Gesu in 1743, is now only brought out from time to time for the world's best to play, including the winners of Genoa's Premio Paganini international violin competition. Читать дальше...

The NGO Humanity & Inclusion has been working for decades to protect civilians from explosive weapons and has repeatedly warned about the dangers posed by the presence of Israeli explosive remnants of war in the Gaza Strip. The consequences of which are far-reaching: loss of life, disabling injuries, psychological trauma and delayed deliveries of humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts.

French President Emmanuel Macron will present a bill on assisted dying to go before parliament in May, he said in an interview published by French media on Sunday. Only adults with full control of their judgement, suffering an incurable and life-threatening illness in the short to medium term and whose pain cannot be relieved will be able to "ask to be helped to die", Macron told the La Croix and Liberation newspapers.

Six months after devastating floods in Libya's Derna killed thousands, people are still struggling to come to terms with the devastation caused and the loss of family members, particularly as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins, says Atiyah Alhasadi, a teaching assistant at the University of Derna who witnessed the floods.

Their destination, Prestbury Park racecourse and the four-day Cheltenham Festival starting on Tuesday. Jump racing's Olympics pits the equine might of Ireland against the best of the home nation, with Ireland led by master trainer Willie Mullins enjoying the whip hand recently in the Anglo-Irish rivalry. While they may be hard pushed to repeat their 2021 success when they took home 23 of the 28 races, all the signs are green for another memorable week for the visitors. Only two of the week's favourites are trained in the host country. Читать дальше...

On Sunday, a man was found dead in the village of Gagnieres in the Gard department in his car that had been swept away by floods, authorities said. Also on Sunday, two women died in a separate incident when their car got caught in the raging current of a river. Another victim of the storm was an 87-year-old man who drowned in the Herault river. His body was found Monday stuck between tree branches around 20 metres (65 feet) from his car. Another man whose body was found Monday is believed to... Читать дальше...

Gaza's deadliest war showed no signs of abating as Ramadan began Monday amid a gruelling humanitarian crisis that has pushed much of the territory to the brink of starvation, as talks stumbled to secure a ceasefire to coincide with the Muslim holy month.

At least one person was in serious condition after flight LA800 experienced an unspecified "technical event" over the Tasman Sea. Passengers on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner told New Zealand media that the plane quickly lost altitude, flinging some towards the ceiling. "People flew through the air because they weren't wearing their seatbelts" a passenger told public broadcaster RNZ. "Some people got pretty injured. People were really scared as well," the unidentified man said, his voice shaking.... Читать дальше...

The Catalans are aiming to reach the quarter-finals of the competition they last won in 2015, with the tie level at 1-1 after the first leg in Italy. Xavi is missing three key midfielders in Pedri, Gavi and Frenkie de Jong, as well as Ferran Torres and Alejandro Balde. However the coach said his team could not use that as mitigation for failure and demanded a "magic night" at the club's temporary Olympic Stadium home on the city's Montjuic hill. "It's the moment to be able to reach the quarter-finals... Читать дальше...

Areas in southern Europe are most at risk, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said in its first report on the risks the continent faces from climate change, driven by human burning of fossil fuels. The dangers include fires, water shortages and their effects on agricultural production, while low-lying coastal regions face threats of flooding, erosion and saltwater intrusion. "Many of these risks have already reached critical levels and could become catastrophic without urgent and decisive action," the agency said. Читать дальше...

It has been six months since devastating floods struck north-eastern Libya. It caused two dams near the city of Derna to collapse. Over 4,300 people are believed to have been killed in the floods, but half a year later, thousands remain missing.

As Ramadan begins, thousands of police have been deployed around the narrow streets of the Old City in Jerusalem, where tens of thousands of worshippers are expected every at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, one of the holiest sites in Islam. It is feared the mosque could become a flashpoint of violence during Ramadan and amid the war in Gaza, with a spokesman for the armed wing of the Hamas militant group calling on "our people" to mobilise and head towards Al-Aqsa.

2024-03-11 14:33 'Fears are growing that the Al-Aqsa mosque compound will once again become the site of violent clashes'

Catherine, Princess of Wales on Monday apologised and admitted to editing an official portrait ofher released by the palace, after several major news agencies withdrew the image.

A ship carrying tonnes of food for Gaza remained docked in a Cyprus port on Sunday as preparations were underway to launch a yet untested maritime aid route to the enclave, where the United Nations estimates a quarter of the population faces starvation.

Denouncing inaction by politicians on climate change, Thunberg made her remarks just days ahead of the fifth anniversary of a global youth climate protest that drew over a million participants. On Monday, she sat on the steps of Sweden's parliament, blocking the main entrance in a protest with around 10 other youth activists, holding a banner reading "Climate Justice Now". "We are way too many young people who have had to grow up in the climate movement and who have had to grow up way too quickly... Читать дальше...

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday faced criticism from French medical workers and the Catholic Church over a draft bill his government plans to present to parliament in May that would allow assisted dying for certain terminally-ill patients.

Bitcoin raced to an all-time peak above $72,000 Monday as the world's most popular cryptocurrency won further support on greater trading accessibility and dollar weakness.

The centrist leader announced the plan to submit the bill in newspaper interviews published on Sunday, insisting there would be "strict conditions" on allowing people to self-administer a lethal substance, or call on a relative or medical worker if they are incapable. The move comes after France's parliament last week enshrined the right to abortion in the constitution, a widely-popular move championed by the president and a world first. "There are cases we can't humanly accept," Macron told Catholic... Читать дальше...