Новости за 24.10.2025

They began combing a large wooded area in Ajusco, a volcanic hill south of Mexico City, searching for human remains. The groups involved in the operation estimate that there could be between 130 and 150 bodies buried or hidden in the area. Mothers dug the ground with pitchforks and shovels, while others used machetes and heavy machinery to clear vegetation, AFP images showed. Araceli Olmedo Cruz, 40, told AFP she was searching for her son Benjamin who went missing from a nearby neighborhood in April 2024. Читать дальше...

Candidates in Ivory Coast’s presidential election held their final rallies as the campaign officially concluded in the West African nation of 30 million people. The country goes to the polls with incumbent President Alassane Ouattara seeking a fourth term that would bring his rule over the cocoa-rich nation to almost two decades. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, François Picard welcomes Dr. Alex Vines, Africa Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). He warns that... Читать дальше...

FBI Director Kash Patel announced charges in a massive mafia-linked gambling and sports rigging probe that led to the arrests of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups. Simon Moritz has this story.

France's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a bill to define rape as any non-consensual sexual act, paving the way for its final adoption by the Senate next week. The move comes after the shocking case of Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, drugged by her then-husband who invited dozens of strangers to rape her, reignited a debate over consent in the country. For in-depth analysis, Delano D'Souza welcomes Yéléna Mandengué, lawyer and activist specialising in women's rights.

The Trump administration launched an aggressive Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Chicago in September. The city’s Democratic mayor, Brandon Johnson, pushed back by enabling the imposition of “ICE-free zones”, which a number of businesses have adopted. Our Observer, who runs a thrift store in Chicago, joined the movement to protect vulnerable communities.

An Ankara court on Friday rejected a bid to oust Turkey’s main opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, and annul his party’s 2023 congress. The courtroom broke into applause as the judge read out the ruling, saying accusations of vote buying “had no basis”.

Video has emerged appearing to show the alleged thieves behind the Louvre heist making their escape on a mechanical ladder in broad daylight. Two people can be seen looking around frantically as they slowly descend, minutes after the famed Paris museum was broken into and €88m-worth of France's crown jewels were stolen. The gang of four thieves have not been caught and on Wednesday, the Louvre's boss admitted that staff had failed to spot them early enough because there was only one camera pointing on the gallery where the items were displayed.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 24: Papers react to Donald Trump's sanctions on Russia's energy sector. Next, NBA head coach and player were arrested in a takedown of gambling operations. Finally, we take a look at the finalists of the Comedy Wildlife awards.

Years on from the vitriolic headlines, Reed said he still suffers from what he calls a "false" bad-boy reputation, and so does his family. "My kids have been bullied at school so that's where it's uncalled for," Reed told AFP after shooting a six-under-par 66 in the second round of the Asian Tour's International Series Philippines. The American said it was one thing for people to call him names, but he wants his detractors to back off from his children -- 11-year-old daughter Windsor-Wells and eight-year-old son Barrett Benjamin. Читать дальше...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Thursday and met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as US President Donald Trump said Israel would lose US support if it went ahead with possible plans to annex the West Bank. Rubio is the latest high-profile member of Trump's cabinet to visit Israel in a bid to shore up the fragile US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza. France24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky reports the latest from Jerusalem.

"I'm not really ready to look backwards and sort of rest on it," the 64-year-old actor told AFP on Thursday at the film's premiere at the American Film Institute festival in Los Angeles. Unlike his title character in "Jay Kelly," which will hit the big screen next month, Clooney doesn't want to dwell on the past. "I sort of enjoy looking forward and seeing what's coming next," he said. Directed by Noah Baumbach, "Jay Kelly" explores the emotional crisis of an actor after a three-decade career. Читать дальше...

Gender stereotypes and poor pay have long discouraged Japanese young men from becoming caregivers, even as demand surges in a country with one of the world's oldest populations. But Visionary, a firm based in the central city of Nagoya, has hit upon an unusual solution: luring male bodybuilders into the care sector with perks including paid gym time and subsidies for protein shakes. "I used to find nothing appealing about this industry," Usui, a former fitness trainer, told AFP. But then, "I was... Читать дальше...

The case was served against the Australian government on behalf of women subjected to abuse at any time in a 21-year period between November 2003 and May 2025. "The threat of war often isn't the biggest safety fear for female ADF personnel, it is the threat of sexual violence in their workplace," said lawyer Josh Aylward of legal firm JGA Saddler. "Australians will be shocked by the reports of sexual violence and harassment, victimisation, rape and physical threats but even more disturbing are... Читать дальше...

Trump is expected in South Korea on Wednesday for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum. US media have reported officials from his administration have privately discussed setting up a meeting between Trump and North Korean leader Kim, who he last held talks with in 2019. North Korea appears "to be paying attention to the United States and various signs... suggest a considerable possibility of a meeting," unification minister Chung Dong-young told reporters. Trump has said he hopes to meet Kim again -- possibly this year. Читать дальше...

Officials from both countries told AFP this week that talks are underway for a meeting between the two leaders at the regional summit of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN) in Kuala Lumpur. "I am very interested in having this meeting. I am fully prepared to defend Brazil's interests and show that there was a mistake in the tariffs imposed on Brazil," the leftist president told a news conference at the ASEAN headquarters in Jakarta. He said the basis of Trump's decision that their trade relationship... Читать дальше...

There is a “considerable” chance that President Donald Trump will meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un next week during the US leader's visit to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Seoul said on Friday.

Trump will visit Malaysia from October 26 to 27 for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit. He will then travel to Japan before attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea starting October 29. Here follows some of the key issues: Malaysia: agreement on track Malaysia is expected to finalise a trade deal with Washington during Trump's visit to Kuala Lumpur, with negotiations "99.9 percent" complete, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Читать дальше...

Lyon climbed the overall rankings after winning the Europa League for the third time, while Nice sank once again. Meanwhile, Lille delivered a spectacular performance against Greek side PAOK. They put up a brave fight to get back into the game after a tough first half, but it was all to no avail.

Sprawling cyberscam hubs, where fraudsters swindle victims through online cons, have flourished along Myanmar's loosely governed border during its years-long civil war. While some scammers are trafficked into the often-fortified compounds, experts say others work voluntarily, hoping to earn more in the multibillion-dollar illicit industry than they can at home. Thailand's Tak provincial office said 1,049 people had crossed from Myanmar into Mae Sot district from Wednesday to Friday morning -- up... Читать дальше...

"Unfortunately!" smiles the Nigerian 67-year-old, who harbours little hope for the outcomes of this "ritual" in which states participate "while knowing that nothing serious will come of it." Bassey, a longtime environmentalist, will only attend meetings among environmental activists on the sidelines of the official COP30 talks. "For us as activists, the COP provides spaces for solidarity, for meeting other people, sharing ideas, and organising in a different way," he told AFP in an interview in Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos. Читать дальше...

Maduro's comment came after US President Donald Trump said he had authorized covert action against the South American nation amid a military campaign targeting what Washington says are drug traffickers in the Caribbean and Pacific. "Yes peace, yes peace forever, peace forever. No crazy war, please!" Maduro said in English in a meeting with unions aligned with the leftist leader. The United States has deployed stealth warplanes and navy ships as part of what it calls anti-narcotics efforts, but... Читать дальше...

The misleading statements circulating on X and Facebook -- largely in English -- say Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first woman premier who was sworn in this week, asked Kimi Onoda to lead the ministry. Onoda was on Tuesday tapped for a number of roles, chiefly economic security minister and minister in charge of a "society of well-ordered and harmonious coexistence with foreign nationals". A department with the same name was created under Takaichi's predecessor, Shigeru Ishiba, although the appointment of a cabinet minister to supervise it is new.

"Alaska Airlines is experiencing an IT outage affecting operations. A temporary ground stop is in place," the Seattle-based company said on X. It later said that it was "actively restoring our operations." An advisory from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued at 0513 GMT on Friday showed that some flights had resumed, though all departures to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport remain grounded. The outage, which began around 3:30 pm (2230 GMT), "is not a cybersecurity event, and... Читать дальше...

Noboa told CNN the presence of three "highly concentrated" toxic substances in the sweets "could not have been accidental," saying his team had proof to back up his claims. The 37-year-old president said the toxic substances could not have come from the products themselves or their packaging. The military body responsible for his security detail had filed a complaint with prosecutors. It is the second time that Noboa's administration has alleged an attempt on his life, amid Indigenous anti-government protests and spiralling crime. Читать дальше...

The 2022 Wimbledon champion joins the elite field in Saudi Arabia after a successful run of form that also saw her win the Ningbo Open in China last week. "It's great to qualify and play some more matches, especially against top players," said Kazakhstan's Rybakina, who will appear at the Finals for a third straight year. "Last week I was focusing one match at a time and I knew that to qualify it's going to take a long road," said the world number seven. "In the end everything worked out pretty... Читать дальше...