Newly elected lawmakers arrived Tuesday at the National Assembly, France's lower house of parliament, for talks seeking to cobble together a government majority after a chaotic election result left the legislature split among left, center and far-right parties. France 24's Luke Brown spoke to some of them outside the parliament building.
Hundreds of newly elected lawmakers trooped excitedly into Parliament on Tuesday after the U.K.’s transformative election brought a Labour government to power.
The High Court cases of three asylum seekers who had brought legal action to block their potential removal to Rwanda were resolved on Tuesday after the UK's incoming Labour government vowed to scrap the controversial deportation policy.
US President Joe Biden is not being treated for Parkinson's disease and has not seen a neurologist outside of his annual physicals, the White House said on Monday, after the New York Times reported that visitor logs showed a doctor specialising in the illness visited the White House at least eight times from August through March.
Hundreds of thousands of families in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado region continue to struggle daily with the aftermath of an underreported conflict. Jorge Moreira da Silva, executive director at the United Nations Office for Project Services, joined Eye on Africa to talk about the effort to improve the conditions of the millions of displaced.
Flanker Siya Kolisi will lead a starting line-up with a total of 990 caps -- three more than the team which began the 2023 Rugby World Cup final triumph over New Zealand in Paris. "While it may be an impressive statistic, it will by no means guarantee us victory. We know we must go out there and play good rugby for the full 80 minutes," said Erasmus. "We don't really look at such things (caps) when we select the team, but this shows how blessed we are with the depth in the squad and the quality... Читать дальше...
The man was arrested in Paris on Monday, the prosecutor's in the western town of Niort said. The discovery was made on Saturday when police in Niort visited the flat of a 27-year-old mother of three known to be a victim of domestic abuse and who had gone missing a week earlier, a police source said. A "man with a bag" turned up at the same time, and officers found it contained "a woman's body parts", the source added. The man, who was briefly detained then released, said he had been contacted... Читать дальше...
"He was suspended for a period of two years by the disciplinary tribunal of World Athletics," lawyer Laurent Fellous said. Fellous said he was attempting to appeal the ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and believes a decision before the Olympics is possible. "We'll be able to refer the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport as part of an accelerated procedure, with the aim of obtaining an arbitration award by July 26, the opening day of the Olympics," said his lawyer. "I think it's do-able," he added. Читать дальше...
Rwandans will go to the polls next July 15 and the incumbent president, Paul Kagame, the only strong favorite, has continually praised his economic record during the campaign. The services and tourism industry are the driving forces behind this success. But the inequalities among residents are among the highest in East Africa. This gap is evident in the kitchens of the capital, with luxury restaurants for the wealthy multiplying over the past five years, while neighborhood canteens serve the rest.
US troops have completed a withdrawal from their base in Niger's capital of Niamey and will fully depart from Agadez in the north before a September 15 deadline set by the country's military rulers, both countries said Sunday.
Bellamy has replaced Rob Page, who was sacked following Wales' failure to qualify for Euro 2024. The 44-year-old former Liverpool, Newcastle and Wales striker leaves Burnley, where he was assistant to former manager Vincent Kompany last season in the Premier League. "I will give my full commitment to develop this team and I am passionate to bring continued success into Welsh football," Bellamy told the FAW website. "I can't wait to get started with our Nations League games in September." Page... Читать дальше...
The National Rally President Jordan Bardella says he takes his share of responsibility following his party's third-place showing in France's legislative elections. The RN had been hoping to get a majority of 289 seats but only secured 142, trailing behind both centrists and the left-wing New Popular Front. Sunday's results have left many feeling disillusioned. Our sister channel France 2 sent us this report..
France's political parties sought to project strength and gather allies on Tuesday, with the government adrift following a Sunday parliamentary election in which no one force claimed a clear majority. The New Popular Front leftist alliance, which won the most seats, is under growing pressure to put forward a candidate for prime minister.
Spain and France meet in the semifinals of Euro 2024 on Tuesday. The match pits one of the highest-scoring teams against one of the lowest as France captain Kylian Mbappé has struggled to adapt to wearing a vision-limiting face mask after breaking his nose in the opening match.
Far-right parties from 12 countries, including France’s National Rally and Hungary’s ruling Fidesz, have joined together to form a new bloc in the European Parliament and plan to become a major political force. The European Parliament moved perceptibly to the right following Europe-wide elections a month ago. Mainstream center-right and center-left groups still hold the majority, but the new right-wing bloc could alter the balance of power and influence in the EU's Parliament. The new bloc, dubbed Patriots for Europe... Читать дальше...
President Joe Biden insisted again Monday he would not quit the US election race following a disastrous debate performance. The 81-year-old dared Democratic critics to either challenge him at next month's party convention in Chicago or back him against Donald Trump in November's vote.
France's National Rally (RN) will lead the European Parliament's third-largest alliance, Patriots for Europe, forged by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the group announced on Monday. Marine Le Pen's far-right RN joined the alliance in the European Parliament earlier on Monday, a day after it suffered a blow to its ambitions by finishing in third place in elections to the French National Assembly.
France's political parties sought to project strength and gather allies on Tuesday, with the government adrift following a Sunday parliamentary election in which no one force claimed a clear majority. France 24's Luke Brown has the latest from outside the National Assembly, where elected MPs have been arriving following the vote but with, as yet, no prime minister in place.
Israel extended its evacuation warning to cover most of Gaza's main city on Monday and intense fighting erupted. Israel has now issued three evacuation orders for Gaza City and one for the south of the Palestinian territory since June 27 in a new stepping up of its military operations. The UN says tens of thousands of civilians have fled. Gaza City residents reported "explosions and numerous gun battles" and helicopter strikes through the night in southwestern neighbourhoods. Residents said... Читать дальше...
Floods have begun to ease, Assam state Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a statement, noting the "water level of the Brahmaputra and its tributaries is below the danger level in most places". More than 1.8 million people have been affected across 3,000 villages, as well as 72 killed since mid-May, according to state disaster officials. Monsoon rains across South Asia from June to September offer respite from the summer heat and are crucial to replenishing water supplies, but also bring widespread death and destruction. Читать дальше...
France’s national rugby team was hit by another scandal when two unidentified players were arrested in Argentina over sexual assault allegations. The team, currently on a South American tour, lost its full-back, Melvyn Jaminet, earlier this week after he was suspended for posting racist comments on social media.
French political party chiefs and senior members engaged in intense coalition negotiations Tuesday after snap legislative elections produced a hung parliament. Newly elected members of the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP), which won the most seats, arrive at the National Assembly on Tuesday for orientation sessions. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments.
Joseph replaces Clarke Dermody, who becomes assistant coach following a backroom reshuffle. The 54-year-old Joseph had been head of rugby at the Highlanders this season. The Dunedin-based team finished sixth this year, bundled out in the quarter-finals by the ACT Brumbies, and ninth last season during Dermody's two seasons in charge. "I am keen to get stuck in with Clarke and the rest of my coaching team next season," Joseph said in a statement. "My goal is to take this team as far as it can... Читать дальше...
Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who featured in France's 28-13 Test victory over Argentina on Saturday, were detained in Buenos Aires and will be taken to Mendoza where the crime allegedly took place. "Today a commission from the province of Mendoza is travelling to Buenos Aires to bring them and proceed with doing the relevant examinations," said Martin Ahumada, a spokesman for the Mendoza prosecutor's office. "If the examinations align with the testimony of the victim, the related charge will be made," he told AFP. Читать дальше...
All Blacks fly-half McKenzie was timed out of a late penalty attempt by the referee in last Saturday's first Test because he took too long as New Zealand clung on for a nail-biting 16-15 win. A timer will displayed at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday to ensure there is no repeat. Goal kickers have 60 seconds for a penalty attempt and 90 seconds to convert a try. "There will be a shot clock shown on the stadium big screen and broadcast for this weekend's Test match in Auckland," New Zealand Rugby said in a statement. Читать дальше...