Новости за 24.03.2024

Central Buenos Aires was paralyzed for hours as massive crowds gathered for one of the largest March 24 "Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice" protests in recent years, AFP journalists saw. The normally festive, family friendly event was also joined by major trade unions, as anger rises over libertarian Milei's austerity measures put in place to fight against the country's spiraling inflation. Protesters carried signs with slogans such as "30,000 reasons to defend the homeland" -- a reference... Читать дальше...

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that any forced transfer of people from the southern Gaza city of Rafah would constitute "a war crime".

Holy Family Church's tranquil courtyard, filled with dozens of children and older people, belied the humanitarian crisis happening beyond its gates in Gaza City. Inside the church, worshippers in their dress clothes lined the wooden pews decorated with palm fronds for the service marking the start of Easter week. "Our celebration of Palm Sunday is an opportunity for hope, goodness and peace for us and for the entire world," said a young man speaking from the pulpit. "In order to renew our hearts and make them full of love... Читать дальше...

The convincing victory, in just 59 minutes, was a third win against a top-10 opponent in a Masters event for the 57th ranked 24-year-old. Marozsan dominated his Danish opponent from the outset, striking 23 winners and saving all three break points that he faced. The Hungarian's two previous wins against top 10 opponents in this level came when he beat Carlos Alcaraz in Rome and Casper Ruud in Shanghai last year. "I enjoy playing at the highest level, I had a great day and enjoyed every moment... Читать дальше...

Rohit (43) and Dewald Brevis (46) shone in Mumbai's chase of their 169 target with a third-wicket stand of 77 but Gujarat's bowlers hit back to keep the opposition down 162-9 in Ahmedabad. Millions of Mumbai fans had slammed the franchise for the captaincy switch as Pandya made his IPL debut for Mumbai under Rohit and later led Gujarat to a title in their debut season in 2022 at the same venue. But it was celebration at the world's biggest cricket stadium, named after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi... Читать дальше...

Amir's precocious, stop-start career was halted in 2010 after he along with then-Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt and fellow pacer Mohammad Asif were banned for five years over a spot fixing scandal. All three were also jailed by a UK court. Amir returned to play for Pakistan in 2016 but announced a shock retirement in December 2020 after he was not selected due to poor form. "I still dream to play for Pakistan! Life brings us to the points where at times we have to reconsider our decisions,"... Читать дальше...

France will provide special flights for its "most vulnerable" citizens to leave Haiti, the French foreign ministry said Sunday, after air links with Port-au-Prince were cut during political chaos.

Heavy fighting raged Sunday (March 24) in the Israel-Hamas war as UN chief Antonio Guterres called for a surge of aid into the besieged territory he said was stalked by "horror and starvation". He said "nothing justifies" either the October 7 attack or the "collective punishment" of Palestinians, and demanded Israel allow vastly more aid into Gaza.

Simon Harris became Ireland's prime minister in waiting on Sunday after he was elected unopposed to succeed Leo Varadkar as leader of the governing Fine Gael party.

Slovak ex-foreign minister Ivan Korcok and current parliament speaker Peter Pellegrini will face off in April's presidential election runoff, near-final results showed Saturday (March 23).

After around 100km together, the pair began their sprint in the final 500m with Van der Poel making a desperate last lunge before running out of steam as Pedersen then crossed the line with his Dutch rival already hanging his head. Van der Poel also famously ran out of steam at the Yorkshire worlds in 2019, before a then little-know Pedersen claimed the world title in a deluge. Current world champion Van der Poel was targeting a second cobbled classic in a row after E3 Friday. Winner last season of the world championship in Glasgow... Читать дальше...

The visitors were all out for 418 in their second innings at Sylhet, with Mendis making 164 runs to go with his 102 in the first innings and De Silva, who also scored 102 runs in the first innings, adding 108. Sri Lankan pacers began the victory push immediately, reducing Bangladesh to 47-5 at stumps, with 464 more needed for an unlikely win. Vishwa Fernando claimed 3-13, while Kasun Rajitha and Lahiru Kumara each claimed a wicket as Mahmudul Hasan (0), Najmul Hossain Shanto (6), Zakir Hasan (19)... Читать дальше...

Visitors to central Paris were treated Sunday to the sight of hundreds of aproned waiters surging through the city's medieval streets, in a one-of-a-kind race designed to show off the profession months ahead of the Olympic Games.

Brazilian police arrested three people on Sunday, including a federal lawmaker, in connection with the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro city council member Marielle Franco and her driver, two sources at the federal police told Reuters.

Senegal began voting Sunday (March 24) for a new president in an unpredictable race following months of uncertainty and unrest.

Russia observed a national day of mourning on Sunday (March 24) as investigators said the death toll from Friday's massacre in a concert hall near Moscow had risen to at least 137, making it the deadliest attack in Europe to have been claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group. For more analysis, FRANCE 24 is joined by Collin P. Clarke, Senior Research Fellow at The Soufan Center.

Authorities in Chad said on Sunday they had barred 10 candidates, including two fierce opponents of the military regime, from standing in the presidential election on May 6.

Family and friends of those still missing after an attack that killed more than 130 people at a suburban Moscow concert hall waited for news of their loved ones as Russia observed a day of national mourning on Sunday (March 24).

The decision not to run Sunday's event handed the downhill title to Odermatt, who had already secured the overall as well as the super-G and giant slalom globes. It was the 26-year-old's first downhill globe. He finished with 552 points, 42 ahead of nearest challenger Frenchman Cyprien Sarrazin. Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy was the first to win four in a season in 1967. Odermatt's compatriot Pirmin Zurbriggen did it in 1986-87. Austrian Hermann Maier was the last to manage it in 2000-01. "I spoke to Hermann two years ago... Читать дальше...

Polls opened in Senegal on Sunday (March 24) morning in a presidential race that followed months of uncertainty and unrest. There are 17 candidates in the race, including one woman, the highest number in the nation's history. FRANCE 24's Sam Bradpiece tells us more.

More than 130 schoolchildren kidnapped by gunmen in northwestern Nigeria earlier this month were released unharmed on Sunday, officials and the army said.

The Swiss had already secured the overall title as well as the super-G and giant slalom globes, and finished with 552 points in the downhill, 42 ahead of nearest challenger Frenchman Cyprien Sarrazin. It marks a first downhill discipline title for Odermatt who won two of the eight events to be completed during the season - both at Wengen in January. The race was initially pushed back from its slated start at 1015 GMT to 1200 by organisers but wind and snowfalls on Sunday morning finally lead to the event being called off. Читать дальше...

With more rain predicted Sunday, the deluge pounded the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo, where authorities described a chaotic situation due to flooding. The death toll rose there from four to 12 on Sunday as rescuers advanced. The most affected municipality is Mimoso do Sul, a town of almost 25,000 inhabitants located in the south of Espirito Santo, where at least 10 people died in floods, though officials fear the toll may yet rise. State Governor Renato Casagrande described the... Читать дальше...

Russia will observe a national day of mourning on Sunday (March 24) after a massacre in a Moscow concert hall that killed more than 130 people. The attack has been claimed by the Islamic State group. Three days earlier, Putin had publicly dismissed a US warning of an "imminent" attack in Moscow as propaganda designed to scare Russian citizens. The US embassy in Russia had warned on March 7 that "extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts".

Israeli forces besieged two more Gaza hospitals on Sunday, pinning down medical teams under heavy gunfire, the Palestinian Red Crescent said, and Israel said it had captured 480 militants in continued clashes at Gaza's main Al Shifa hospital.