Tunisian Boxer Khouloud Al-Halimi is training hard for her second olympics in hopes to secure gold and make history as the first woman from her country to win a medal in boxing. Story by Clemence Waller.
The documents from United Utilities, the group that manages the waste water network in northwest England, revealed that a telecoms fault on February 28 caused the main pumps to stop. As a result, raw sewage was pumped intermittently over 10 hours into the famous lake, which is located in the Lake District national park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As well as being a natural beauty spot that attracts millions of visitors each year and a popular swimming spot, it has long been a muse for artists. Читать дальше...
Niger accuses its neighbor of harboring a French military base on its territory, and at the same time accuses France of training jihadists to destabilize Niger. In response, President Patrice Talon threatens to block the export of Nigerien oil from his shores. Story by Sophie Lamotte.
At least 5 members of Cameroon's security forces were killed by anglophone separatists in an attack over the weekend. English speaking spearatists began an armed rebellion in 2017 and the conflict, in which both sides have been accused of atrocities, has already cost over 6000 lives. More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Yaounde, Indira Eteng.
The Thai driver had been linked with Mercedes following Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari for 2025 and also a return to Red Bull. But instead he has decided to stay with Williams, after winning 27 of their 28 points in the 2023 drivers' championship as the team finished seventh place in the Constructors' Championship -- their best placing since 2017. Albon, however, has yet to win a point from this season's opening six races. "I'm incredibly happy to be remaining with Williams Racing and to continue... Читать дальше...
South Africa is going to reopen inquests into the deaths of a trio of prominent anti apartheid activists. New information led the National prosecuting Authourity to recommend the move. Amongst the three is the first Nobel Peace Prize winner and former president general of the ANC, Chief Albert Luthuli. Officially he died after being hit by a train in 1967, today the Justice ministry says its no longer sure. More information with FRANCE 24 correpondent in Cape Town, An Wentzel.
A barrage of artiller and rockets has been unleashed on the Darfuri city of El fasher as the RSF paramilitary fighters up the intensity of clashes with the Sudanese Army. For at least three days the capital of North Darfur has been hit by the RSF's offensive as it tries to consolidate its hold on the entire region. More information with FRANCE 24 regional correspondent Olivia Bizot.
Huge throngs of protesters blocked streets in the capital of Georgia and milled angrily outside the parliament building after lawmakers on Tuesday approved a “foreign influence” bill that critics call a Russian-style threat to free speech and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union. Story by Laurent Berstecher.
Palestinians are marking 76 years of Nakba on Wednesday, commemorating their mass expulsion from what is today Israel, as a potentially even larger catastrophe unfolds in Gaza, where more than half a million of people have been displaced in recent days by fighting. More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Jerusalem, Irris Makler.
Thousands of visitors flocked to Hong Kong's outlying of island of Cheung Chau to watch the "Piu Sik" or floating colours parade, which used to be performed with statues of deities before costumed youngsters replaced them. The elaborately dressed young children were raised above the crowds for the iconic spectacle on the island, which is steeped in cultural traditions and a popular tourist destination. Temperatures soared to 29 degrees Celsius (84 degrees Fahrenheit) during the parade. "Last year... Читать дальше...
Hours of torrential rain on Saturday caused mud and rocks to flow into districts near one of Indonesia's most active volcanos, destroying dozens of houses and damaging roads and mosques. "Some of the missing ones have been found. According to the police identification, 67 people died," national disaster agency chief Suharyanto said Wednesday in a press conference, raising the death toll from 58. He added that 20 people remained missing, with rescuers saying many of the retrieved bodies were found... Читать дальше...
The water is beginning to recede in some areas of southern Brazil, revealing the ravages of the climate catastrophe in the region. At least 149 people were killed, and 124 are still missing. More than 600 thousand people forced to leave their homes with many of them living in simple shelters. More information with FRANCE 24 news anchor Stuart Norval.
Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court was on Wednesday due to deliver its verdict in the trial of Gambian former interior minister Ousman Sonko, who denied charges of crimes against humanity. More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent Sam Bradpiece.
Three people were killed and hundreds injured, shops were looted and public buildings torched during a second night of rioting in New Caledonia, authorities said Wednesday, as anger over constitutional reforms from Paris boiled over. Story by Liza Kaminov.
Gun battles between Israel and militants from Hamas, Islamic Jihad and smaller Palestinian factions intensified overnight into some of the fiercest in months in both northern and southern Gaza, both sides said on Wednesday. FRANCE 24 Chief Foreign Affairs Editor Rob Parsons has more.
Palestinians across the Middle East on Wednesday are marking the anniversary of their mass expulsion from what is now Israel with protests and other events across the region at a time of mounting concern over the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Story by Oliver Farry.
Major obstacles lie ahead in gaining the support of both US President Joe Biden and the Israeli government, which is currently led by hawkish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a staunch opponent of the two-state solution. But the Arab quintet of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and Egypt have made clear that their financial and political support, which would be crucial to the future of the shattered Gaza Strip, comes at a cost. "We have coordinated on this closely with the Palestinians. Читать дальше...
During Tsai's two terms in power, her Democratic Progressive Party had been a strong proponent of social issues particularly on LGBTQ rights, making the island the first in Asia to legalise gay marriage in 2019. She will step down as president on Monday with that under her belt, as well as having been Taiwan's first woman president -- two milestones that Nymphia Wind tearfully highlighted in a speech Wednesday at the presidential office. "Thank you so much for your eight years of dedication, for... Читать дальше...
Gunshots could be heard and schools remained shut in New Caledonia's capital Noumea on Wednesday morning after a night of rioting despite a curfew, as France's National Assembly approved changes to voting rules in the Pacific island. Lawmakers in Paris voted 351 to 153 in favour of the bill to allow French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for 10 years to vote in provincial elections - a move local leaders fear will dilute the indigenous Kanak vote. New Caledonia riots rage on, FRANCE 24 is joined by Nathalie Mrgudovic... Читать дальше...
During the war that accompanied Israel's creation, around 760,000 Palestinians fled or were driven from their homes and many took refuge in what would later become the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. Wednesday's commemoration of the "Nakba" comes as multiple battles between Israeli troops and Hamas militants across the Gaza Strip force waves of Palestinian mass displacement. Nearly 450,000 Palestinians have been displaced from Rafah since May 6, and around 100,000 from northern Gaza, UN agencies said. Читать дальше...
The images were also glued in the staircase leading to her front door, where "grant-eating lesbian" was sprayed in orange graffiti. "My neighbours took them down, that was an amazing feeling," Pataraia said. Activists, independent journalists and opposition politicians have faced weeks of violence and threats since the government of the former Soviet republic introduced draft legislation last month targeting NGOs. The government says the law is aimed at ensuring "transparency", arguing that foreign-funded... Читать дальше...
Godreche was one of the earliest accusers of US film mogul Harvey Weinstein, and has also accused two high-profile French directors of abusing her as a teenager in the 1980s. She spoke to AFP about her film "Me Too", which features hundreds of anonymous survivors of abuse. Answer: There is growing awareness but sometimes things are announced in a way that feels too staged. It's not very spectacular being abused, it's not very funny, it's not very theatrical. (Victims) should file a complaint or go and speak to a lawyer but... Читать дальше...
A win on Friday night in Indianapolis will see the Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 24 years. After losing Game 4 by 32 points, it was an emphatic response from the Knicks, with Brunson piling up 44 points with seven assists and four rebounds. "He's willing to share everything with his teammates, and to me, that is the best part of him," said Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau. "His play is spectacular, but who he is as a teammate, as a leader, it makes us that. Читать дальше...
The government of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced Tuesday that the CEO of state oil company Petrobras has been sacked.