Новости за 11.04.2024

The couple, who split with the British monarchy in 2020 and now reside in California, signed a deal with the streaming giant that same year for multiple projects. So far, the partnership has yielded the much-talked-about "Harry & Meghan," a six-episode docuseries launched in December 2022. The new projects seem far less controversial. The first, "curated by Meghan... will celebrate the joys of cooking and gardening, entertaining, and friendship," Archewell Productions said in a statement. Just last month... Читать дальше...

Mali's ruling military junta on Thursday banned media coverage of political parties a day after suspending their activities, marking the latest crackdown on dissent in the West African nation.

Prime Ministers Gabriel Attal of France and Canada's Justin Trudeau on Thursday defended a trade pact between Canada and the European Union whose ratification has been stymied in France's legislature.

Israel's ruling coalition has been scrambling to find a compromise on drafting ultra-Orthodox men following an order last month from the country's top court, effectively striking down the decades-old exemption as of April 1. Interior Minister Moshe Arbel, of ultra-Orthodox party Shas, said that "the reality after October 7 is that the ultra-Orthodox community must understand that it is no longer possible to continue like this." With the country at war for more than six months since the unprecedented Hamas attack... Читать дальше...

The Indian pacer's masterful 5-21 won him the player-of-the-match award as the star-studded RCB line-up made 196-8 after Hardik Pandya won the toss and decided to field first. Bumrah removed fellow India superstar Virat Kohli (three) before rookie pacer Akash Madhwal dismissed England's Will Jacks (eight) in the fourth over to leave RCB reeling at 23-2. RCB skipper Faf du Plessis rebuilt the innings on a placid Mumbai track with young Rajat Patidar, who hit an impressive 26-ball 50 with four sixes and three fours. Читать дальше...

Mexico's president said Thursday his country is demanding that the United Nations expel Ecuador from the world body as part of a complaint to the top U.N. court over Ecuador’s police raid last week on the Mexican embassy in Quito.

Jandard will symbolically start the game between his boyhood club Lyon and Brest in the French top-flight on Sunday. The 26-year-old won praise on social media for mocking his own misfortune during the inauguration of the aquatics centre for the Paris Games rather than silently retreating into a corner. "A little message to say that you've probably seen my face on social media recently but I have a big announcement," Jandard said on Lyon's social media platforms. "I have the honour and the immense pride... Читать дальше...

The 42-year-old two-time former world champion has penned a new deal with Aston, ensuring he will drive for the team into 2026 when new regulations are introduced. "I'm here to stay," he confirmed. The evergreen Spanish veteran had been mooted as a possible contender to succeed seven-time champion Hamilton at Mercedes after the Briton's move to Ferrari next year. Alonso and Aston have enjoyed a superb partnership since he moved to the British stable from Alpine. He secured six of the first first eight podiums last season... Читать дальше...

World number one Djokovic made a poor start and endured a second-set wobble before coming through 7-5, 6-3 against the 24th-ranked Musetti, the man who beat him at the same stage 12 months ago. "I don't think I am still at my top level but it was a great test today against a great player, a very talented player," Djokovic said. "I am really glad to overcome the challenge and look forward to the next one." Djokovic goes on to play Alex de Minaur, the 11th seed from Australia, in the last eight. Читать дальше...

Golf has been divided since the launch of LIV Golf in 2022, the Saudi-backed circuit which lured a number of top players from the established PGA Tour. Despite a "framework agreement" on a merger announced last June, there is no sign of the tour and LIV's financiers, the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), coming together. LIV lured defending Masters champion Jon Rahm from the PGA Tour in December, in a deal reported to be worth over $400 million, and it was the Spaniard who hosted the... Читать дальше...

Mboma, who became Namibia's first female Olympic medallist in Tokyo in 2021, has not competed since winning a 200m bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in August 2022. She will take part in the 100m. Mboma, 20, is one of the female athletics classed as having "differences in sexual development (DSD)". Under the World Athletics rules in place in 2021 she was permitted to run 200m but not her preferred distance of 400m. In 2023, the international federation amended the regulations... Читать дальше...

Smith will play under a fellow Aussie in Freedom head coach Ricky Ponting in the 2024 campaign, which begins in July after the United States co-hosts the T20 World Cup with the West Indies. "I'm super excited to be joining the Washington Freedom for season two of the MLC," former Australia captain Smith said in a video on the club's social media. "I can't wait to meet all of my new teammates and play in front of some incredible crowds in America. "I'm also really looking forward to working with Ricky Ponting again and his amazing staff. Читать дальше...

Sir Gino made up for his late withdrawal from Cheltenham's Triumph Hurdle by landing the Grade One Juvenile Hurdle. It was far from straightforward for his jockey Nico de Boinville, as he made a hash of the final two hurdles but he still managed to get the better of second favourite Kargese. The latter's trainer Willie Mullins was first to congratulate Henderson and De Boinville said after punching the air and puffing out his cheeks in relief how welcome the win was to the stable. "Makes up for a lot of it... Читать дальше...

Israel's government is facing rising pressure from families of the 133 Israeli hostages still believed to be held in Gaza to secure their release, although talks mediated by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar have yet to secure a deal. Jordana Miller reports on the latest develoments from Jerusalem.

Israel was on alert Thursday after its arch foe Iran threatened reprisals over a strike in Syria this month that killed two Iranian generals. France 24's international affairs commentator Doug Herbert talks through the latest developments.

EU leaders are sounding the alarm over potential Russian interference in the upcoming European Parliamentary elections. They're warning that the Kremlin is using disinformation in its attempts to sow divisions between European citizens. But they also warn of dangers coming from within EU institutions with several MEPs being accused of acting as Russian agents.

But it all came crashing down in 1994 when Simpson, who had parlayed his sports fame into a career as an actor and advertising pitchman, was charged with the murder of his ex-wife and a male companion. Simpson was famously acquitted of those charges in 1995, but was sent to prison years later for a bungled armed robbery. The disgraced former National Football League running back -- who has died at the age of 76, his family said Thursday -- will forever be remembered in connection with the murder of his ex-wife... Читать дальше...

Extreme heat and sea levels are typically monitored and studied individually but researchers from Hong Kong Polytechnic University found they were occurring simultaneously -- a phenomenon that could multiply fivefold by mid-century. The study's lead author, Mo Zhao, told AFP these events pose "very dangerous" risks, from deadly heat to floods, that may "exceed the coping capacity" of communities to respond. "We don't have sufficient resources or sufficient human resources to handle these two extremes," she said. Читать дальше...

Rights watchdogs including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International on Thursday said they were seeking UN help to end racial profiling by the French police, they said.

Van Aert sustained a broken collarbone, sternum and ribs as well as damaging a lung in the one-day race on March 27. The 29-year-old missed the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix but could return in time for this summer's Olympic Games in Paris. "A lot of injuries are quite good at the moment but my ribs are still a limiting factor," Van Aert said on his team, Visma Lease a Bike's social media accounts. "It's a big shame. I'm really disappointed to miss my second big goal of the season but at... Читать дальше...

O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76.

Everton were hit with a two-point penalty this week for breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules (PSR) after losing six points earlier in the campaign for similar offences. Dyche's side are now just two points above the relegation zone as they fight to avoid dropping into the second tier for the first time since 1954. But the Everton manager believes his players will be able to cope with the blow after their response to the previous deduction, which was reduced from 10 points on appeal. Читать дальше...

France 24's Claire Paccalin has been working on a series of reports on the Second World War as the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings approaches. She joined the studio to talk about how the history of the war and the holocaust can be preserved for future generations even as the number of those remaining who actually lived through dwindles to just a handful.

Every year thousands of asylum seekers flee Africa across the Mediterranean Sea. Since January, more than 11,300 migrants have landed in Italy. Some of them continue on towards countries in northern Europe, but others try to start a new life in Italy. Integrating isn’t easy, particularly since many migrants haven’t had the advantages of some of the resources available in the west. A digital training scheme being run in 4 Italian cities aims to help young unaccompanied migrants find jobs and lead an independent life. Читать дальше...

The EU parliament on Wednesday adopted a sweeping reform of Europe's asylum policies that will harden border procedures, sparking fierce criticism from human rights groups. Speaking to France 24, Federica Toscano, senior advocacy advisor at Save the Children, said the new rules will likely lead to the systematic detention of minors at Europe's borders.