Новости за 24.05.2024

The events of April 25, 1974 have left an indelible mark on the history of Portugal and Europe. That evening, a group of 200 left-leaning young Portuguese military captains walked out of their barracks and occupied strategic locations. Tired of the ravages of the dictatorship and colonisation, they won the active support of the people. The uprising was nicknamed the Carnation Revolution after the flowers that protesters placed in the soldiers' guns and tanks, in a rare example of a military coup being staged to install democracy. Читать дальше...

Located off Morocco, Spain's Canary Islands are facing their worst migrant crisis since 2006. In just one year, 30,000 migrants have arrived on the archipelago. The smallest island, El Hierro, saw 4,000 arrive in January alone. Despite locals and NGOs coming together to help out, El Hierro is overwhelmed. FRANCE 24’s Clara Le Nagard and Armelle Exposito report, with Sarah Morris.

The race for the Palme d’Or wound up with a bang on Friday with the screening of escaped Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”, adding a geopolitically charged red-carpet appearance to a 77th Cannes Film Festival that has delivered several strong contenders for the top prize but no outright favourite.

On June 2, millions of Mexicans are set to make history by voting in their first-ever female president with the two leading candidates both being women; Dr Claudia Sheinbaum from the leftist Morena party, and her right-wing rival, Xóchitl Gálvez. Annette Young heads to Mexico to ask what does this political watershed mean for women's rights in a country where femicide is a massive problem and an estimated 10 women are murdered each day. We meet both candidates and ask them how will they prioritise... Читать дальше...

With just one round of the regular season to play, the 'Canes lead the table by a point from the Auckland Blues who meet misfiring defending champions Canterbury Crusaders on Saturday. The ACT Brumbies consolidated their place in third with a 53-17 thrashing of the Melbourne Rebels in Canberra to leave them five points clear of the Chiefs and two behind the Blues. In front of a sell-out crowd in Hamilton, the Hurricanes raced to a 14-0 lead at the break despite hooker Raymond Tuputupu being sent off in the eighth minute for high contact. Читать дальше...

Xavi will take charge of the team's final La Liga match on Sunday at Sevilla before departing. "Barcelona president Joan Laporta has told Xavi Hernandez he will not continue as coach for the 2024-25 season," said Barcelona in a statement. Former Bayern Munich and Germany coach Hansi Flick is heavily tipped to replace Xavi. In January, Xavi said he would leave at the end of the season but, after a run of strong form, in April he and president Laporta agreed the coach would stay for the next campaign, with his contract expiring in June 2025. Читать дальше...

The week-long race in southeast France, a traditional warm-up for the Tour de France from June 21 to July 29, had been expected to be a battle between the three cycling stars. Only Tadej Pogacar, poised to win the Giro d'Italia this weekend, had not been expected to compete in the Dauphine from June 2-9. Instead it should be a duel because Evenepoel and Roglic who return after the mass crash in which they and Vingegaard were involved on the Tour of the Basque Country on April 4. Roglic, a Slovenian... Читать дальше...

Fernandes has been linked with moves to Bayern Munich and Saudi Arabia and the United captain previously said he would consider his future after Euro 2024, which starts next month. The 29-year-old ignited further talk of a United exit last week when he said: "If for some reason they don't want to have me, I will go, but if they want me I will stay." With United manager Erik ten Hag fighting to avoid the sack after his side finished eighth in the Premier League -- their lowest final position since 1990 -- the club face an uncertain future. Читать дальше...

Thames Valley Police said the individuals were arrested Thursday on suspicion of aggravated trespass, while one was also held on suspicion of common assault. It follows protests in recent weeks at more than a dozen UK universities, including at world-renowned Oxford and Cambridge, emulating similar actions on campuses in the United States and elsewhere. Demonstrators opposed to Israel's handling of the war against Hamas militants in Gaza have made various demands, including that universities sever... Читать дальше...

A policeman in riot-hit New Caledonia on Friday killed a 48-year-old man after being attacked by demonstrators in the aftermath of President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the French Pacific territory, prosecutors said.

The French civil aviation authority has ordered airlines to cancel 70 percent of flights at Paris Orly airport on Saturday and Sunday because of a strike by air traffic controllers.

The three-day pilgrimage to the Ghriba synagogue, Africa's oldest, usually draws thousands of pilgrims from Europe, Israel and beyond. It also attracts a significant number of international and local tourists and non-observant visitors. But this year's festivities have seen fewer visitors and almost no foreigners, while security measures have been bolstered with an increased police presence. Plainclothes police officers and National Guardsmen barred AFP reporters and other visitors from entering the ancient synagogue. Читать дальше...

Around the world, elections have become a testing ground for artificial intelligence (AI). India, the world's most populous nation with more than 1.4 billion people, is a case in point. The country is in the middle of its marathon elections, with the capital New Delhi voting over the weekend. The vote has been marred by controversies surrounding the unregulated use of AI and deepfakes. Political parties are increasingly integrating AI into their campaigns and the industry has turned into a $60 million business. Читать дальше...

The Israeli military said Friday its forces had retrieved the bodies of three hostages in an overnight operation in the northern Gaza Strip's Jabalia.

Giroud, who will turn 38 in September, said it was time for the younger generation to have a chance at international level. The former Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan striker -- who joins MLS outfit Los Angeles FC following the European Championship -- has scored 57 goals in 131 international appearances. He broke Thierry Henry's national goalscoring record of 51 at the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar where France did not surrender the title they won in 2018 easily, losing to Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina on penalties in the final. Читать дальше...

Refugees from Lebanon's war-torn neighbour face a dilemma: should they stay and contend with stricter measures and growing anti-Syrian sentiment, or should they return home and risk poverty and repression? Standing at her husband's vegetable stall by the side of the road outside the village of Minyara in Lebanon's impoverished north, Janhat, 38, said she lives in a state of constant worry. "I am scared when (my husband and children) come to work at the stall. I am afraid they could take my son... Читать дальше...

"Sha'Carri is a representation of each and every girl to step on this track. All the foundation starts here on this track. So if she can do it, then you can do it," said Cross. As she speaks, a small group of young athletes go through their paces despite the wind buffeting the track in this green suburb of the sprawling Texan city. On this Monday in May, the track team has been given a day off after their exertions the night before in the Texas state championships in Austin. Richardson left her mark on that event a few years ago... Читать дальше...

"I can't believe I'm standing here," AFP journalists heard Rasoulof telling officials as he arrived at the Palais des Festivals on the French Cote d'Azur. He made a hair-raising escape from Iran on the eve of the Cannes Film Festival, and on Friday will present the premiere of his latest film, "The Seed of the Sacred Fig", which is competing for the top Palme d'Or prize. It is the last day of festival screenings, with the winners from the 22 entries to be announced on Saturday by a jury led by "Barbie" director Greta Gerwig. Читать дальше...

Torrential rainfall in Kenya, Tanzania and neighbouring nations killed more than 500 people, displacing hundreds of thousands as the deluge swept away homes and swamped roads during the March to May monsoon season. The region was hit by floods late last year as well, with researchers saying that the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) -- a climate system defined by the difference in sea surface temperature between western and eastern areas of the ocean -- contributed to the heavy rainfall. This year's rains... Читать дальше...

Afghans have been able to return to fields, schools and roads since the Taliban authorities ended their insurgency and ousted the Western-backed government in 2021. But with new freedom of movement comes the danger of remnants left behind after 40 years of successive conflicts. Nearly 900 people were killed or wounded by leftover munitions from January 2023 to April this year alone, most of them children, according to UN figures. The anti-tank mine had been 100 metres from Qach Qala village, south of the provincial capital Ghazni... Читать дальше...

The Chinese finance hub has more than 550 buildings that are at least 150 metres (492 feet) tall and is the "number one tallest city" in the world, according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat skyscraper database. Hong Kong saw a construction boom in the latter half of the 20th century as its population skyrocketed, and development kept pace after the former British colony was handed over to China in 1997. The city's two tallest buildings, the International Commerce Centre (484... Читать дальше...

The largest hospital serving central Gaza faces imminent shutdown because it is running out of power after Israel’s military assault in Rafah severely limited entry of fuel for generators, the Health Ministry in Gaza said Thursday.

The extreme heat smothering much of Mexico has killed dozens of people across multiple states over recent weeks, the country's health ministry said in a report published on Thursday, with hotter temperatures forecast for coming days.

Beijing on Friday said ongoing drills encircling Taiwan were testing the military's ability to seize power over the self-ruled island, days after a new president was sworn in.

The United States was imposing new visa restrictions and reviewing relations with Georgia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday, after it pushed forward a Russian-style 'foreign influence' law that triggered mass protests.