Новости за 24.04.2024

The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by US lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-form video app for income.

Student anger with university officials and law enforcement fueled worsening tensions on several US campuses Tuesday after days of pro-Palestinian protests that have triggered mass arrests and shut down classes. Some of America's most prestigious universities have been rocked by protests in recent weeks as students and other agitators take over quads and disrupt campus activities, furious over the Israel-Hamas war and ensuing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Angela... Читать дальше...

As the war in Gaza enters its 200th day, FRANCE 24’s Delano D’Souza is joined on set by Arwa Damon, founder of INARA (International network for aid, relief and assistance), a charity set up to help children impacted by war. Damon recently came back from a humanitarian mission in Gaza. "I have never seen anything like this in my 20 years reporting from war zones," said the former CNN correspondent. "Despite the images that we are seeing, I don't know if there is a sufficient appreciation to the sort... Читать дальше...

That is the equivalent of six lives saved every minute of every year of the half century, the UN health agency said. In a study published in the Lancet, WHO gave a comprehensive analysis of the impact of 14 vaccines used under the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), which celebrates its 50th anniversary next month. "Vaccines are among the most powerful inventions in history, making once-feared diseases preventable," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement. "Thanks to vaccines... Читать дальше...

The 14-time Roland Garros champion conceded that if the action in Paris were to kick off today, he would not be able to participate but vowed to keep fighting for the chance to play at his most successful tournament one last time. "I don’t know what’s going to happen in the next three weeks. I will keep fighting and doing the things I believe I have to do so I can try to play in Paris, and if I can play, I play, if I can’t, I can’t," the former world number one told reporters at the Madrid Open on Wednesday. Читать дальше...

France's Court of Cassation on Wednesday confirmed the conviction of former premier François Fillon in a fake jobs scandal that wrecked his 2017 presidential bid but ordered a new trial for his sentencing.

As the war in Gaza enters its 200th day on Tuesday, nearly 130 hostages remain in the enclave. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains elusive as Israeli authorities stay defiant, saying they're preparing for an offensive on the city of Rafah. For more, FRANCE 24’s Delano D’Souza is joined on set by Hadas Jaoui Kalderon, former resident of Kibbutz Nir Oz in Southern Israel – targeted by Hamas during the October 7 attack – and author of "52 Days Without Them". She speaks about the captivity of two of her children... Читать дальше...

Haaland missed City's 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday due to a muscle injury sustained in the Champions League quarter-final exit against Real Madrid last week. City's leading scorer, who has 20 Premier League goals this season, is yet to recover and will not make the trip to the Amex Stadium as the champions look to close the gap on leaders Arsenal. City boss Pep Guardiola insisted Haaland's injury was not serious and he could come back into contention in time for Sunday's game against Nottingham Forest. Читать дальше...

Israel’s foreign minister on Wednesday thanked the US Senate for approving $13 billion in military aid as part of its 26 billion in wartime assistance to Israel and humanitarian relief to citizens of Gaza. As Israel prepares for a Rafah offensive, Israel Katz said the US aid approval sends a “strong message to all our enemies”. Read our liveblog to follow today's developments in the Middle East.

Students at an increasing number of US universities are gathering in protest camps to demand that their schools cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies that are enabling its months-long conflict in Gaza. FRANCE 24's New York correspondent Jessica Le Masurier reports from Columbia University, where students have resumed their protest just days after they were evicted by the police.

The Energy Charter Treaty was signed in 1994, after the end of the Cold War, to offer guarantees to investors in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. But the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, said in July it was necessary to withdraw from the treaty in a coordinated manner since it is "no longer compatible" with the bloc's "enhanced climate ambition". During a parliament vote in Strasbourg, 560 lawmakers gave the green light for a withdrawal, while 43 voted against and 27 abstained. Читать дальше...

The tests were taking place at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in the Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah and were expected to last "a few hours", the Royal Court said, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA). King Salman, 88, has been on the throne since 2015, though his son, Mohammed bin Salman, 38, was named crown prince in 2017 and acts as day-to-day ruler. State media on Tuesday showed footage of King Salman attending a weekly cabinet meeting. King Salman last entered the same hospital in Jeddah nearly two years ago... Читать дальше...

The Israel-Hamas war entered its 200th day on Tuesday with fears mounting of an Israeli invasion in the overcrowded south of Gaza amid calls for hostages to be freed. In retaliation for the Hamas attack, Israel launched a military offensive that has so far killed at least 34,183 people in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory.

That was the problem Japanese actor Ryohei Suzuki faced in rendering the elite sniper in the 1980s manga hit "City Hunter" palatable for the 2020s in Netflix's new live-action film that premieres on Thursday. Set in Tokyo's seedy underbelly, "City Hunter" revolves around assassin and detective Ryo Saeba, who is tasked with "sweeping" criminals off the streets. The brainchild of manga author Tsukasa Hojo, "City Hunter" has sold more than 50 million copies over the years, inspiring live-action adaptations... Читать дальше...

India’s capital has choked on toxic fumes as a thick haze spread from a fire at a landfill, the latest in a series of junkyard blazes that authorities have struggled for years to bring under control. The fire at the capital’s largest landfill had largely been put out by Tuesday, but people living nearby have complained of throat and eye irritation.

Iran has provided military support to Syrian government forces through more than a decade of civil war but a series of strikes targeting its commanders in recent months has prompted a reshaping of its presence, the sources said. "Iran withdrew its forces from southern Syria," including both Quneitra and Daraa provinces, which abut the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, the source close to Hezbollah said. But it still maintains a presence in other parts of the country, the source added. Recent months... Читать дальше...

India's main opposition party accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using hate speech after he called Muslims “infiltrators" — some of his most incendiary rhetoric about the minority faith, days after the country began its weekslong general election. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle tells us more.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Wednesday to China on his second visit in a year, as the United States ramps up pressure on its rival over its support for Russia while also seeking to manage tensions with Beijing. The US diplomat will meet China's top brass on Friday in Beijing, where he is also expected to plead for restraint as Taiwan inaugurates a new leader, and to raise US concerns on Chinese trade practices -- a vital issue for President Joe Biden in an election year. FRANCE 24's Yena Lee reports from Beijing, China.

The Netherlands may not be known as a go-to ski destination -- the country's highest mountain measures just 322 metres (1,056 feet) above sea level. But Hirscher, 35, plans to return to the World Cup circuit next season under the Dutch flag for the first time since his retirement in 2019. The eight-time overall World Cup champion's decision to switch nationality has been greeted with a certain reluctance by the Austrian ski authorities. "Over the past few days we have learned that Marcel Hirscher plans to return to the international circuit... Читать дальше...

Students at a growing number of US colleges are gathering in protest encampments with a unified demand of their schools: Stop doing business with Israel — or any companies that empower its ongoing war in Gaza. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier reports from Columbia University.

Extensive scientific research has found climate change is causing heat waves to become longer, more frequent and more intense. Bangladesh's weather bureau says that average maximum temperatures in the capital Dhaka over the past week have been 4-5 degrees Celsius (7.2-9 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than the 30-year average for the same period. Muslim worshippers gathered in city mosques and rural fields to pray for relief from the scorching heat, which forecasters expect to continue for at least another week. Читать дальше...

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed legislation giving TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, about nine months to divest the U.S. assets of the short-video app, or face a nationwide ban. President Joe Biden said he will to sign the bill into law on Wednesday.

Fernandes, 59, a pioneer of Southeast Asia's budget carrier sector who is often compared to British tycoon Richard Branson, said in January that he intended to step aside within the next five years after more than two decades at the helm. But Capital A, which operates budget airline group AirAsia, said in a statement he had signed a new five-year contract. Fernandes said he was "excited to embark on the journey of completing the full transformation of Capital A." The firm said it had approved an incentive package but did not reveal details. Читать дальше...

"The Xi Jinping administration has put a lot of its eggs into Putin's basket," said Peter Gries, Director of the Manchester China Institute. "I think they really have a seige mentality when it comes to engaging with the US, and the West more broadly, and so it is thinking about a closer relationship with Russia," he added.