Новости за 04.04.2024

Spain's left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced plans to soon recognise a Palestinian state, breaking with other Western powers which have long argued this should only come as part of a negotiated peace with Israel. The Palestinians themselves have meanwhile relaunched a more-than-decade-old application to become a full member state of the United Nations. According to the Palestinian Authority, which rules parts of the occupied West Bank, 137 of the 193 UN members already recognise a Palestinian state. Читать дальше...

As the war in Gaza enters its six month – and more than 33,000 Palestinians have been killed – FRANCE 24 spoke to the Palestinian ambassador to the UK, Husam Zomlot. Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu "wants to have a perpetual war", Zomlot told FRANCE 24. The ambassador cited Netanyahu's "personal reasons" and also "strategic interests of his government and the Israeli establishment to finish off a job that started 76 years ago, which is the ethnic cleansing of Palestine".

Three former Supreme Court justices have joined more than 600 members of the British legal profession in calling for the government to halt arms sales to Israel, saying it could make Britain complicit in genocide in Gaza. Their call was also backed by two of the country's leading intelligence experts, who argued that Britain needed to use any leverage it could to persuade Israel, and its biggest backer the United States, to change course in the conflict.

The Clarets have announced losses of £27.9 million ($35.3 million, 32.5 million euros) for the year ending July 31, 2023, in their latest accounts following relegation at the end of the 2021/22 season. Burnley are currently six points from safety with seven games to play and a second relegation in three years would undoubtedly harm the northwest club's finances. Kompany when questioned what the club's losses would mean from a football perspective told reporters: "You're asking me this -- it's a... Читать дальше...

World Central Kitchen demanded an independent investigation into the Israeli strikes that killed seven of its staff in Gaza, as Israel faced growing isolation Wednesday over the deaths of six foreign aid workers and a Palestinian driver helping deliver desperately needed food to isolated and starving residents. FRANCE 24's Chief Foreign Editor Rob Parsons reports from Jerusalem.

The European Court of Human Rights has just come out with a decision on Thursday concerning the "Harkis" – Algerians who fought for France during the war of independence in the 60s. FRANCE 24’s Delano D’Souza tells us more on the decision.

Somalia's government on Thursday ordered the expulsion of Ethiopia's ambassador and the closure of two consulates, accusing Addis Ababa of "bluntly interfering" in its internal affairs.

Have you heard of "La France moche", or ugly France? In this episode, we discuss how the expression is often used to describe shopping centres on the outskirts of French towns and cities. We also find out how the government wants to beautify these areas, which are particularly popular with French shoppers.

Senegal's new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye looks set to share responsibilities with his appointed prime minister and former mentor Ousmane Sonko, who helped propel the political newcomer's rise to power. Faye, 44, was sworn in Tuesday as Senegal's fifth and youngest president, after sweeping to a first-round election victory on a promise of radical reform just 10 days after being released from prison.

The pool, called "Lo Specchio" ("The Mirror"), measures 42 metres by 32 metres (138 feet by 105 feet), creating a sparkling surface for the reflection of the remains of one of antiquity's largest bath complexes. Cultural officials said they were not trying to recreate one of Caracalla's many baths, but rather to evoke the spirit of the site. "The return of water is not only a wonder for its own sake, a joy for the eyes and the spirit, but is meant to be a concrete symbol of reconnection with the ancient world," said Daniela Porro... Читать дальше...

In just the latest high-profile Saudi sporting acquisition, the capital Riyadh will first hold the season finale featuring eight singles players and doubles teams from November 2-9. "Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the next three editions of the WTA Finals from 2024-2026," the WTA posted on X, formerly Twitter, on its official account. The widely anticipated deal comes just weeks after Saudi's Public Investment Fund, a sovereign wealth vehicle, announced a "strategic partnership" with the Association of Tennis Professionals... Читать дальше...

Thirty years after the genocide against the Tutsis, over 1000 international arrest warrants issued by Kigali against the perpetrators of the killings are still awaiting resolution. Some suspects, like Fulgence Kayishema or Félicien Kabuga, have been found after decades on the run. But for many survivors, international justice is still too slow, even though several countries including France are collaborating with Kigali to track down and prosecute the fugitives. FRANCE 24’s Clément Di Roma report from Kigali.

Elections have become an almost annual occurrence for the OPEC member country, which has seven percent of the world's oil reserves and the monarchical Gulf's most powerful elected assembly. However, the parliament's clashes with the royal-appointed cabinet have led to a cycle of stalemate, dissolution and fresh elections, delaying much-needed reforms. Almost 835,000 voters are eligible to choose 50 MPs from 200 candidates, including just 13 women, in only the second Kuwaiti election held during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Читать дальше...

The violence kicked off late Wednesday when fans of Hajduk Split rushed the field following their team's 0-1 loss to Dinamo Zagreb in the national cup semi-finals. Members of Hajduk Split's ultra fan base, known as the Torcida, were trying to attack the visiting team and its supporters when they clashed with security at the stadium, a police statement said. After being pushed back into the stands, where the fans were ripping off the seats and throwing them along with flares at the officers, violence... Читать дальше...

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday denounced as "bizarre and threatening" Russia's tone following rare phone talks between the defence ministers of France and Russia, their first contact since 2022.

World Central Kitchen demanded an independent investigation into the Israeli strikes that killed seven of its staff in Gaza, as Israel faced growing isolation Wednesday over the deaths of six foreign aid workers and a Palestinian driver helping deliver desperately needed food to isolated and starving residents. Israel's war in Gaza has killed nearly 33,000 Palestinians, the territory's Health Ministry says. The war began on Oct. 7, when Hamas-led militants stormed into southern Israel, killing some 1,200 people... Читать дальше...

The 26-year-old has scored just eight goals in 36 appearances for United so far this season -- a far cry from last term when he scored a career-best 30 goals for United. Rashford has also faced criticism over his off-field conduct. Reports in late January suggested Rashford had spent an evening at a Belfast nightclub before missing training with United. And United manager Erik ten Hag branded Rashford's decision to go to a separate nightclub event after October's 3-0 derby defeat by Manchester City "unacceptable". Читать дальше...

Iran has turned its prisons into sites of mass killing with at least 853 people executed in the Islamic republic in 2023, over half of them on drug-related charges, Amnesty International said on Thursday.

"I think she is certainly suitable for the opening or closing ceremony of the Games," he told reporters during a visit to inaugurate an Olympic aquatics centre in northern Paris, adding she was the most streamed francophone artist online. "If she's part of the ceremony with other artists, I think it's a good thing," he added, saying the "Games and the ceremonies should resemble us. She is part of French culture and French music." Far-right politicians and other conservatives in France have rounded on the singer of "Djadja"... Читать дальше...

South Africa's former parliament speaker was arrested Thursday as part of a graft inquiry, the latest scandal to hit the governing African National Congress (ANC) party ahead of elections in May. Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, who resigned her speaker post Wednesday, was formally detained after handing herself in to police near Pretoria, prosecutors said. FRANCE 24's Eunice Masson tells us more.

The United Nations' top rights body extended the mission, and the mandate of the council's special rapporteur on Iran, Javaid Rehman, with 24 votes in favour, eight against and 15 abstentions in the 47-member chamber. It said the extension for Rehman was necessary to "continue to monitor the ongoing situation of human rights, including civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights". It also decided to keep up the fact-finding mission to allow it to complete its work, "including by ensuring... Читать дальше...

Relief workers set aside stuffed toys, blankets and baby formula for families sheltering Thursday in Hualien, the epicentre of Taiwan's biggest earthquake in a quarter of a century. FRANCE 24's Jan Camenzind Broomby reports from Hualien, Taiwan.

Reigning champions City have been playing catch-up this term in a three-way clash with Arsenal and Liverpool. City maintained their charge by drawing level on points with second-placed Liverpool, and moving just one behind leaders Arsenal, with a commanding 4-1 win at home to Aston Villa on Wednesday featuring a hat-trick from England midfielder Phil Foden. Liverpool, however, can regain top spot when they play their game in hand against bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United later Thursday. Guardiola... Читать дальше...

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urged the United States to stick with Europe as the military alliance turned 75 on Thursday menaced by an aggressive Russia and the spectre of Donald Trump's return to power. "I don't believe in America alone, just as I don't believe in Europe alone. I believe in America and Europe together in NATO because we are stronger and safer together," Stoltenberg said at a ceremony at NATO headquarters in Brussels.