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People were crying tears of happiness, chanting "Allahu Akbar" ("God is greatest") and shooting in the air in celebration of the news, an AFP journalist reported. "I felt joy and kneeled before God in gratitude after the ceasefire announcement," Nour al-Fara, 56, told AFP. She said she was particularly relieved because her family was "in a state of anxiety since this morning, packing our belongings in preparation to leave", after Israeli forces ordered inhabitants in parts of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a "limited operation". Читать дальше...

Since the unprecedented deluge started last week, at least 83 people have died and 129,000 were ejected from their homes by floods and mudslides in Rio Grande do Sul state, authorities said. The search is becoming ever more desperate for 111 reported missing among the devastation. The disaster, which experts and the government have linked to climate change, has left the state resembling "a scene out of a war," the state's governor Eduardo Leite said Sunday. In total, 364 cities, towns and villages have been hit... Читать дальше...

The six-team, technology-based golf league is set to be launched by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy next January with matches in a Florida arena utilizing high-tech driving technology plus live chipping and putting areas. The Bay squad is owned by former NBA Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry with Golden State Warriors four-time NBA champions Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Andre Iguodala among the co-owners. "We're excited to bring a new team and innovative game to the growing number of golf fans," Lasry said. Читать дальше...

The 51-year-old Kidd has guided the Mavericks to a 140-106 record over three seasons and 13-11 in the playoffs, including a second-round spot against Oklahoma City in this year's NBA playoffs. In a 19-season playing career, the Hall of Fame point guard helped the Mavs win the 2011 NBA title. He was also part of the US Olympic gold medal teams in 2000 and 2008. "We're excited to have coach Kidd continue to lead our team throughout the coming years with this well-earned contract extension," Mavericks team owner Patrick Dumont said. Читать дальше...

The 69-year-old Canadian guided Dallas into the 2020 Stanley Cup Final, where the Stars lost to Tampa Bay, but was unable to win another playoff series in four final campaigns, two with Dallas and the past two with Winnipeg. The Jets went 98-57 with nine overtime losses in two seasons under Bowness but were ousted each time in the first round of the playoffs, falling to Colorado this season after matching a club record with 52 wins. Bowness has a career NHL head coaching record of 310-408 with... Читать дальше...

UAE rider Pogacar tried to take his second stage in as many days in the final two kilometres of the 166km run from Novara to Fossano with a surprising burst. But Merlier claimed his second stage win in the Giro after one in 2021, the same year he took his sole Tour de France stage. "It was the hardest victory so far. It was a really hard final. I got to 300 metres and I said 'you need to go'," said Soudal–Quick-Step's Merlier. "I saw Milan was starting his sprint on the left side and I knew I... Читать дальше...

Sancho was outstanding as Dortmund beat PSG 1-0 at home in last week's Champions League semi-final first leg, setting them up nicely for Tuesday's return match in the French capital. "We have talked about the short-term future. This is tomorrow, with a very important game, maybe also the biggest game in his career so far," Terzic told reporters at the Parc des Princes on the eve of the match when asked if discussions had been had with Sancho. The 24-year-old returned to Dortmund in January on loan... Читать дальше...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday that he would ensure the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza is open for humanitarian aid, the White House said. Biden also reiterated his "clear position on Rafah" in a call with Netanyahu, the White House said in a statement. Fraser Jackson has more.

"Helldivers fans -- we’ve heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update," Sony said on its X, formerly Twitter, account for its PlayStation game console. The Japanese firm provoked anger after announcing last Friday it would require PC players of "Helldivers 2" to link their Steam account with the PlayStation Network. Steam is a popular platform for playing video games on PCs, tablets and phones, while PlayStation Network is a similar platform for PlayStation users. Sony said the planned May 6 update... Читать дальше...

Contacted by AFP, Sylvie Pierre-Brossolette, head of the High Council for Equality, denied the accusations made against her and denounced "a desire to destabilise" the consultative outfit the she heads, which reports to the French prime minister. In a six-page letter dated January 2, 2024, revealed by investigative website Mediapart and seen by AFP on Monday, the employees of the council's general secretariat claim to have "frequently witnessed remarks made by the president and co-presidents that border on legality". Читать дальше...

England's 12th-ranked Wilson will now look to claim the three further frames he needs to reach the winning mark of 18 when the best of 35 match at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre is played to a finish later on Monday. Jones, ranked 44 in the world, had been 7-1 down after the first session and was 11-6 down when play resumed Monday. He is only the ninth qualifier in 47 years at the Crucible to reach the final, with Jones seeking to follow his fellow Welshman, Terry Griffiths, in 1979 and Shaun Murphy... Читать дальше...

Israel's military has ordered tens of thousands of people in the southern Gaza city of Rafah to begin evacuating, signaling that a long-promised ground invasion could be imminent. Many countries reacted to this annoucement, pressuring Benyamin Netanyahu and jeopardizing the ongoing ceasefire talks. Analysis of the situation with Kethevane Gorjestani, International Affairs Editor at France 24.

The French public lacks crucial information about the upcoming European elections and the role of the European Parliament while holding broadly pessimistic attitudes about the European Union, according to an exclusive survey carried out by French pollster Viavoice for French media including FRANCE 24's parent group France Médias Monde, France Télévisions and Radio France.

Columbia University is cancelling its main, university-wide commencement ceremony amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests but will hold smaller school-based ceremonies this week and next, the university announced Monday.

Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth will join Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour to host the so-called Oscars of the East Coast, which is a mammoth fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. The extravaganza's dress code this year is "The Garden of Time" -- which draws inspiration from the 1962 short story of the same name written by English writer J.G. Ballard, and is in essence about the ephemeral nature of beauty. The theme parallels the exhibit "Sleeping Beauties... Читать дальше...

But 80 years after the brutal assault, she finally felt it was time to speak out. Nearly a million US, British, Canadian and French soldiers landed on the Normandy coast in the weeks after D-Day in an operation that was to herald the end of Nazi Germany's grip on Europe. Aimee was 19, living in Montours, a village in Brittany, and delighted to see the "liberators" arrive, as was everybody around her. But then her joy evaporated. On the evening of August 10, two US soldiers -- often called GIs -- arrived at the family's farm. Читать дальше...

The call comes as Biden mounts a diplomatic offensive to get ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas back on track, with Jordan's King Abdullah II due at the White House for lunch on Monday. Biden told Netanyahu in April that invading Rafah would be a "mistake," and Washington has said it does not support an offensive without a credible plan to aid some 1.2 million civilians sheltering there. "We have made our views clear on a major ground invasion of Rafah to the Israeli government, and the president... Читать дальше...

From top to bottom, rescuers scour buildings in Porto Alegre for inhabitants stuck in apartments or on rooftops as unprecedented flooding turned the streets of the Brazilian metropolis into rivers. The death toll has risen to at least 83 people, while more than a hundred are still missing.

Voters in Chad headed to the polls on Monday to cast their ballot in a long delayed presidential election that is set to end three years of military rule under interim president, Mahamat Deby Itno. France 24's journalist Claire Paccalin has more from N'Djamena.

Lyles added another gold to his trophy cabinet by anchoring the US team to victory in the men's 4x100m on Sunday at the World Athletics relays in Nassau, where American quartets won four of five events raced as Olympic qualifiers. The 26-year-old ensured he would be going to Paris with a target on his back after winning golds in the 100, 200 and 4x100m relay at last year's world championships in Budapest. He followed up with two silvers at the world indoors in Glasgow in February, firstly beaten... Читать дальше...

Workers at the Cannes Film Festival called for a strike over pay and conditions on Monday, just a week before the event was due to start.

Israel's military has ordered tens of thousands of people in the southern Gaza city of Rafah to begin evacuating, signaling that a long-promised ground invasion could be imminent. However, today, most media outlets in Israel are focusing on the Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony, as Irris Makler, France 24's correspondent in Jerusalem, reports.

Around 43,000 fans packed into the famous venue for the first boxing match there since 42-1 underdog James "Buster" Douglas knocked out unbeaten heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in February 1990 in one of the sport's biggest upsets. Another seismic shock looked like it could be on the cards when Nery floored the unbeaten "Monster" Inoue in the first round with a huge left hand, with all four championship belts up for grabs. But Inoue got up and knocked his opponent down in the following round, before... Читать дальше...

Netherlands defender Van Dijk has a year left on his contract and there could well be plenty of upheaval following Klopp's nine years at the helm of the English giants. Liverpool have reportedly reached an agreement with Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot and Klopp is happy to be involved in a new era under his compatriot. "The focus is now on the last two games and then the club will focus on who the new manager is and there will be a big transition and I am part of that," said Van Dijk after Sunday's 4-2 win at home to Tottenham. Читать дальше...

French bakers cooked the world's longest baguette on Sunday at 140.53 metres (461 ft), reclaiming a record for one of the nation's best-known emblems taken by Italy for five years.