Новости за 01.04.2024

Mass protests uniting families of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and an anti-government street movement that failed to unseat Netanyahu last year brought Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to a standstill on Saturday and Sunday. As thousands again gathered in Tel Aviv and outside Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on Monday, several protesters told AFP that Netanyahu has to be forced out "to save Israel". "This is an existential crisis for Israel," said Einat Avni Levi, 40, whose family had to flee from... Читать дальше...

Biden is a lifelong Catholic who attends Mass most Sundays and has talked often about the importance of religious faith in his personal life. To mark Easter, he issued a proclamation on "the power of hope and the promise of Christ's Resurrection." However, Trump -- who before entering politics reveled in his image as a playboy tycoon -- now talks loudest about God and, despite the obvious contradictions, reaps the political benefits. The Republican's Easter message began with "HAPPY EASTER TO ALL."... Читать дальше...

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s planning minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka was Monday appointed as the African nation’s first woman prime minister, state television announced.

The crowd stood amid debris and large mounds of dirt at the foot of a shell-pocked five-story building in the sprawling Al-Shifa complex that was once a shelter for both patients and displaced Gazans. "Bodies and martyrs are scattered in Al-Shifa Medical Complex. Medical teams are still working in the field to remove the bodies and injured people around and inside," said Fares Afanah, an ambulance service official in northern Gaza. In the early hours of March 18, Israeli forces launched a raid... Читать дальше...

The number four worn by national team players was said to bear a resemblance to the insignia of the Nazis' elite SS corps. "The DFB checks the numbers 0-9 and then submits the numbers 1-26 to UEFA for review," the football association said in a statement. "None of the parties involved saw any proximity to Nazi symbolism in the creation process," the DFB said. Nonetheless, the sporting body said it did not want to "provide a platform for discussion". "Together with our partner 11teamsports,... Читать дальше...

The former Republican president, who is seeking to evict his Democrat rival Joe Biden from the White House in November's vote, sent the abrupt message stating "I'm suspending my campaign" to supporters by email and text, accompanied by a link. But clicking on it took users to a site inviting them to donate money to his campaign. "Did you really think I'd suspend my campaign? Happy April Fools Day!" he wrote in capital letters. The Biden team quickly clapped back with a jibe at Trump's allegedly lazy schedule. Читать дальше...

Russia’s FSB security service said Monday that four people arrested over a foiled “terror” plot had provided money and arms for the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall last month.

Phillips was involved in a heated exchange with supporters on Saturday following the 4-3 Premier League defeat to Newcastle. The 28-year-old England international was pictured making a middle-finger gesture towards fans who had criticised him as he boarded the team bus. Moyes, however, refused to condemn Phillips' actions and urged the London Stadium crowd to get behind the player ahead of Tuesday's Premier League encounter at home to capital rivals Tottenham Hotspur. "Kalvin's a human being and... Читать дальше...

Satellite images verified by FRANCE 24 reveal that China has built a replica of Taipei’s presidential district in remote Inner Mongolia, fuelling speculation that Beijing intends to use the site as a training ground to prepare for a future invasion of Taiwan.

Britain-based war monitoring group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said eight people were killed when "Israeli missiles... destroyed the building of an annex to the Iranian embassy". Israel did not immediately comment on the deadly attack in Damascus which comes at a time of soaring tensions over its Gaza war against Palestinian militants Hamas, and intensifying violence between Israel and Iran's allies. AFP reporters saw the annex building had caved in, and emergency services were rushing... Читать дальше...

Syria's official news agency SANA said "the Israeli attack targeted the Iranian consulate building in the Mazzeh neighbourhood of Damascus". There was no immediate comment from Israel, which has stepped up strikes on Iran-linked militant groups amid its Gaza war raging against Hamas since October 7. AFP correspondents at the site confirmed the building next to the embassy, an annex, had been levelled, in an upscale neighbourhood of Damascus. Iranian media also reported that the strikes in Damascus completely destroyed the annex building... Читать дальше...

Germany is set to join the global cannabis revolution on Monday, with a law coming into effect legalising recreational use of the drug. It is the first big European country to legalise the possession and consumption of small amounts of the drug by adults and one of only two among the G7 group of leading world powers, with Canada.

These channels will initially only be open to vessels involved in the Francis Scott Key Bridge cleanup operation, and will not be big enough to allow cargo and container ships to pass through. The first of the channels opened Monday, US Coast Guard petty officer Carmen Caver told AFP, adding it was "only for commercial vessels that are involved with the salvage." A second temporary channel is also planned, and will be opened at a later date, another US Coast Guard official said. The temporary... Читать дальше...

Turkey's local elections on Sunday, a key popularity test for Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party, saw the opposition rebound from its presidential election defeat last year and support for Erdogan's conservative Islamic AKP tumble to its lowest ever.

In the closing moments of the electoral campaign, Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who is due to be sworn in as the country's new leader on Tuesday, stepped onto the stage holding the hands of both his wives Marie and Absa.

Bunnies, Bells and Fish! FRANCE 24's GenieGodula and Solange Mougin take a look at how France celebrates Easter Monday and April 1st. We dive into the origin stories of these traditions which won't fall on the same day again until 2086. We also discover why April Fools’ Day is called “Poisson d’avril’ in French.

The Bora–Hansgrohe rider beat out general classification contenders Remco Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard by 11 and 15 seconds respectively. Slovenian veteran Roglic eased concerns over his form after a below par showing in Paris-Nice in March by setting a time of 12 minutes 34 seconds on the 10-kilometre run starting and finishing in Irun. Briton Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers) withdrew from the race before the time trial began after crashing during a recon run and was taken to hospital for examination. Читать дальше...

Newly re-elected Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has emerged as the main challenger to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s reign. But in some ways, he is following in the footsteps of the Turkish leader who ran the city in the 1990s.

The Toffees have not won in the league since before Christmas and Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Bournemouth, sealed by a Seamus Coleman own-goal in the closing seconds, pushed them nearer the bottom of the table. Everton sit just three points above the relegation zone with nine games left in their latest battle to beat the drop. With a potential second points deduction for alleged financial breaches also hanging over them, Everton face a nervous end to the season. "We have to make sure the details... Читать дальше...

Newly re-elected Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has emerged as the main challenger to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's reign. But in some ways, he is following in the footsteps of the Turkish leader who ran the city in the 1990s.

The Israeli military has withdrawn from Gaza’s main hospital after a two-week raid, saying it had killed some 200 militants and detained hundreds while returning Palestinians described a vast swath of destruction. Hundreds of people returned to Shifa Hospital and the surrounding area after the withdrawal early Monday, where they found bodies inside and outside of the facility. FRANCE 24's Chief Foreign Editor Rob Parsons reports.

After Liverpool went top of the Premier League with a win over Brighton, the other leading title contenders strengthened the Merseysiders' position in a 0-0 encounter that featured a mere three shots on target. As the visitors, Arsenal were happier with a point. But City were left perplexed by the failure of referee Anthony Taylor to book a single Arsenal player for one of the 20 fouls committed by the Gunners. The only yellow cards Arsenal received were for time-wasting offences committed by Gabriel Jesus and David Raya. Читать дальше...

The tiny Greek island of Gavdos has seen at least 1,180 migrants arrive since the beginning of 2024. Authorities on the island, which has a population of 70 people, say they are overwhelmed.

Social media users are sharing a video of a sunset which they claim provides proof that Earth is flat and the sun is “local”, by which they mean that it orbits a flat Earth at cloud level. This is actually an optical illusion.

The Magpies increased their chances of a top-six finish with an astonishing 4-3 win over West Ham on Saturday, a game where they were 3-1 down with just 13 minutes remaining. Victory came at a cost, however, with Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, an injury which could sideline him for up to nine months. Lascelles joined a growing injury list, but with Newcastle now five points off the top six, Howe was in defiant mood ahead of Tuesday's match at home to a struggling Everton. Читать дальше...