As Spain begins a push for EU countries to recognise Palestinian statehood, Jean de Gliniasty, senior research fellow at the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs and a former French ambassador, tells France 24 that such a move would be unlikely to result in a two-state solution at the United Nations and would therfore be mostly symbolic.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez insisted that the recognition of a Palestinian state, long resisted by Israel and its key allies, is "in Europe's geopolitical interests". "The international community cannot help the Palestinian state if it does not recognise its existence," Sanchez told lawmakers Wednesday. It is just the latest call for the recognition of a Palestinian state dating back to the 1947 UN partition plan, explains France 24's Shirli Sitbon.
The film "Back to Black" has been described as a never-seen-before glimpse into Amy Winehouse's rise to fame and the release of her groundbreaking album of the same name, which won five Grammys and sold 16 million copies. The pop star, who died in 2011, is played by Marisa Abela, known for her role in the banking TV drama "Industry". The movie is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, who brought us "Fifty Shades of Grey" and "Nowhere Boy". Eve Jackson sat down with them in Paris.
Directors Francis Ford Coppola, David Cronenberg and Yorgos Lanthimos will compete for the Cannes Film Festival's top prize next month, organisers said Thursday, announcing a lineup that includes major names of world cinema. France 24’s Olivia Salazar-Winspear takes a closer look.
Poland's parliament on Thursday will open a long-awaited debate on liberalising abortion laws in the majority Catholic country, with splits in the ruling coalition suggesting an uncertain outcome.
With Spain saying it is determined to recognise Palestine as an independent state by July, and lobbying the rest of the EU to do the same, France 24 takes a look back at the history of efforts to establish Palestinian statehood, starting in in 1947 when the UN voted a partition plan which would have created two states: Israel and Palestine.
Gazans did their best to celebrate the end of Ramadan, as the war raged on with 14 killed, including children, in a strike on their home, the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said.
Millions of Muslims across Africa marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday and welcoming in the festival of Eid.The weeks of Ramadan are partly about sacrifice as believers fast from dusk until dawn but that doesn’t mean there's not good times to be had. In Tunisia, as elsewhere, vendors often see a boost to their income as people get together to share meals once night comes.
Medvedev was hit with a point penalty to start the final game after berating chair umpire Carlos Bernardes and then became embroiled in a heated discussion with the tournament supervisor. The world number four had already been warned after hurling his racquet when he double-faulted to lose his service game and leave Khachanov a game away from victory. Medvedev, who took issue with two line calls in his second-round win on Wednesday, felt aggrieved a Khachanov forehand was not called out during... Читать дальше...
The Emmett Mullins-trained 2022 winner is one of an astonishing 26 Irish runners in the 34-strong field, reduced from 40 due to new safety measures brought in after last year's race. They were introduced after Hill Sixteen fell at the first fence and was put down. The race had been delayed for 15 minutes due to animal rights protestors infiltrating the course. Protestors have said they will not repeat that this year, which is welcome news for racecourse chiefs, who will be hoping there are no equine... Читать дальше...
Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha scored PSG's goals in a 3-2 defeat at the Parc des Princes which leaves them with work to do to rescue the tie in next week's second leg. They will surely need Mbappe to be at his best in that game on Tuesday at Montjuic if they are to reach the semi-finals for what would be just the third time in 13 years since the transformative Qatari takeover of the club. "I don't speak about individual players after a game, especially after a defeat," insisted Paris coach Luis Enrique... Читать дальше...
Senegal's new president was swept in on a wave of hope for change. But when it comes to gender parity, BBassirou Diomaye Faye freshly minted govenrmnt, formed only last week, has disappointed many. Out of 32 ministers and secretaries of state, only four are women. This imbalance in his administration hasn't gone unnoticed, reports France 24's Sam Bradpiece.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Rwandan President Paul Kagame are looking forward to the first flights under Britain's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda departing in the spring, a readout of their meeting said on Tuesday.
As Sudan approaches the first anniversary of its brutal civil war, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has dashed any hopes of a return to civilian rule, announcing there is "no turning back" to the pre-war era.
World Athletics announced on Wednesday it will become the first international federation to award prize money at an Olympics, beginning at this year's Games in Paris. Gold medal winners in each of the 48 athletics events in Paris will receive $50,000 (46,000 euros).
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday promised "ironclad" support for Israel as Iran threatens reprisals over a strike that leveled an Iranian consulate building in Damascus and killed two generals.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday unveiled plans for military cooperation and projects ranging from missiles to moon landings, strengthening their alliance with an eye on countering China.
Wedding photos are big business in China, where parks, temples and historic sites often teem with newlyweds posing for elaborate shots capturing their supposedly unbreakable bond. But in a country where millions of divorces take place each year, many marital snaps end up shoved into the attic or tossed into the trash. Liu's company offers an alternative: bereft ex-lovers can have their memories destroyed and recycled into fuel. "From our daily business exchanges, we found the destruction of personal... Читать дальше...
Rain and scattered thunderstorms had been forecast to move into the region at around 6:00am (1000 GMT) and were expected to last until about lunch time, potentially causing havoc to the first round schedule. Honorary starters Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson had been due to get proceedings under way at 7:40am, with the first group teeing off 20 minutes later. However, about three hours before the planned start, Masters organizers said on X: "Gate openings and tee times have been delayed until further notice. Читать дальше...
Days after Israel strengthened its air defences and paused leave for combat units, the United States also warned of the risk of an attack by Iran or its allied groups at a time when Middle East tensions have soared. Iran is "threatening to launch a significant attack on Israel," US President Joe Biden said Wednesday, pledging "ironclad" support for its top regional ally despite diplomatic tensions over Israel's military conduct in Gaza. Israel was widely blamed for an April 1 attack that destroyed... Читать дальше...
Burgos was commentating for Spanish television channel Movistar on Barcelona's 3-2 win at Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. After seeing footage of Yamal juggling a football, Burgos said the 16-year-old would "end up at a traffic light" if his career failed, seemingly suggesting he would beg for money by performing tricks. Spanish media labelled the comment "classist" and Burgos, who was previously Diego Simeone's former assistant coach at Atletico, was forced... Читать дальше...
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday ordered his prime minister to draw up an urgent "action plan" to strengthen the country's flagging economy and finances, his office said in a statement.
Since January, more than 11,300 migrants have landed in Italy and while many continue on to other destinations, many choose to start a new life in the country. But integrating is often far from easy, particularly since many migrants have not had the advantages of some of the resources available in the west. Now, a digital training scheme being run in four Italian cities is helping young unaccompanied migrants find jobs and lead an independent life.
Fast-rising temperatures have caused snow and ice to melt rapidly, causing a number of major rivers that cross Russia and Kazakhstan to overflow. Three villages in the Tomsk region -- 3,000 kilometres (1,850 miles) east of Moscow -- were cut off from the regional capital when rising waters in the river Tom flooded roads, villages and several houses, state media cited local officials as saying. Evacuations were continuing in neighbouring Kazakhstan, where around 100,000 people have been forced to leave their homes. Читать дальше...
The EU parliament on Wednesday adopted a contentious reform of Europe's asylum policies that will harden border procedures and force all the bloc's 27 nations to share responsibility.