As France prepares to recognise Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly next week, the French interior ministry on Friday ordered prefects to oppose the display of Palestinian flags on town halls and other public buildings to protect "the principle of neutrality". Several opposition politicians from the left have denounced the order.
Lyles, who won bronze in the 100m in the Japanese capital, clocked 19.52sec in what the charismatic American calls his "bread and butter" event. Lyles roared as he came through the line, raising four fingers to acknowledge his four 200m titles and quickly seeking out his onlooking mother Keisha Caine Bishop in the stands. Lyles's teammate Kenny Bednarek took silver in 19.58sec, with Jamaican Bryan Levell claiming bronze in 19.64sec. Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo of Botswana had to settle for fourth... Читать дальше...
United have taken just four points from their opening four Premier League games and were dumped out of the League Cup in embarrassing fashion by fourth tier Grimsby. Amorim has won just eight of his 31 Premier League matches since taking charge in November, but the former Sporting Lisbon boss said Ratcliffe reassured him that United remain committed to a long-term project. "A new contract," Amorim joked when asked about the subject of his meeting with British billionaire Ratcliffe. "No, it is normal things... Читать дальше...
The 24-year-old American timed 21.68sec in a clear victory with Briton Amy Hunt an impressive second in 22.14sec and two-time defending champion Shericka Jackson of Jamaica third in a time of 22.18sec. Jefferson-Wooden's victory was the first by an American since Alysson Felix won the third of her titles. The race was missing Olympic champion Gabby Thomas, who pulled out injured before the championships, and the silver medallist from Paris last year Julien Alfred, who withdrew before the heats with a hamstring issue. Читать дальше...
In China, a new film is whipping up excitement. Set in Manchuria, producers hope the film “731” will spread awareness about war crimes committed against China during the Japanese occupation from 1931 to 1945. But critics claim the film panders to nationalist sentiment and could be viewed as propaganda.
The Cathedral’s bell towers were the last part of the site to reopen to the public following extensive renovations after the 2019 fire that devastated large parts of the building. French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the bell towers ahead of the European Heritage Days, when the cathedral will be fully accessible once again. FRANCE 24’s Aurore Cloé Dupuis visited to get a preview of one of the best views in Paris. We also explore other architectural gems opening their doors this weekend, including... Читать дальше...
Paris's landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral clocks another milestone this weekend when its towers, which have been restored after the 2019 fire, reopen to the public. Visitors will have to climb 424 steps for a rewarding view of Notre-Dame's Gothic rooftops and a birds-eye view of the French capital.
Frank's men have won three of their first four league games under the Dane and beat Villarreal in their Champions League opener on Tuesday. Third-placed Tottenham could go top with a victory at Brighton on Saturday, if leaders Liverpool lose the Merseyside derby against Everton earlier in the day. Asked when he would start keeping an eye on the title race by checking the table, Frank told reporters on Friday: "April? Let's put it that way. "I think I looked at the table a couple of times after one of the last games and I thought... Читать дальше...
In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Chris Sidoti, a member of the UN Independent Commission on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, discussed the “accumulation of evidence” that led the commission to conclude that Israel is committing genocide. Sidoti stated that “the words coming out of the mouths of Israeli leaders themselves condemn them,” pointing to what he sees as clear indications of intent behind Israel’s actions in Gaza. According to him, “it can no longer be said that the fighting... Читать дальше...
On Friday a migrant was expelled from Britain after losing a High Court challenge, the second person to be sent back to France under the "one in one out" pilot scheme agreed by both governments over the summer. The removal is a small victory for Prime Minister Keir Starmer after the first returns under the UK-France deal were stymied this week by legal challenges. But undeterred about the risk of such removals, dozens of migrants gathered on a northern French beach Friday, hoping to catch a ride... Читать дальше...
Guardiola's men travel to the Emirates again on Sunday, already trailing the Gunners and defending champions Liverpool in the Premier League title race. City lost two of their opening three games to Tottenham and Brighton but have bounced back with comprehensive victories over Manchester United and in the Champions League over Napoli. The thrashing at the hands of his former protege Mikel Arteta was one of the low points in a miserable campaign for Guardiola. City failed to win a trophy for the... Читать дальше...
The inauguration of the restored towers by Macron, who has spearheaded reconstruction efforts since the April 15, 2019 fire, comes a day before the opening weekend when the public can finally climb the 424 stairs to enjoy unmatched views of Paris. Their reopening marks another landmark in the vast reconstruction process which is still ongoing even after the December 7, 2024 reopening of the cathedral in a glittering ceremony attended by US President Donald Trump weeks before his own inauguration. Читать дальше...
Erling Haaland scored against Napoli in Manchester City's opening Champions League match of the season, becoming the youngest player ever to reach 50 goals in the competition. Manager Pep Guardiola praised Haaland's remarkable achievement following the Cityzens' victory.
Palestinian authorities have arrested a key suspect in an antisemitic attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris which left six people dead in Paris in 1982, French prosecutors said on Friday (September 19). FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more.
Dutchwoman Bol blazed home in 51.54sec in Tokyo, ahead of American Jasmine Jones and Slovakia's Emma Zapletalova. The race was notable for the absence of McLaughlin-Levrone, who chose not to compete in the hurdles in the Japanese capital so she could concentrate on the 400m flat race. The decision paid off handsomely, with the American clocking the second-fastest time ever to win Thursday's final. Bol said her victory was "a dream come true" but admitted she would have preferred to beat McLaughlin-Levrone to earn it. Читать дальше...
Benjamin was stripped of victory for a few minutes after he hit the last hurdle and it moved into the neighbouring lane, before being reinstated after a US team appeal. The 2024 Olympic champion, who has two previous world silvers and a bronze to his name, clocked a season's best time of 46.52sec for victory at the National Stadium. Brazil's 2022 world champion Dos Santos took silver in 46.84sec, with Qatar's Abderrahman Samba rounding out the podium in 47.06sec. "It feels great. A complete reversal... Читать дальше...
We sat down with Theodoros Rousopoulos, the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the continent’s oldest political body. The assembly, also known as PACE, is sometimes called the driving force of the whole organisation, bringing together parliamentary delegations from 46 member states. But is this parliamentary diplomacy successful in pushing back against the democratic backsliding that is evident within the Council of Europe itself? And what instruments does PACE have... Читать дальше...
Are Companies Ready for the Next Wave of AI? Cisco President and Chief Product Officer Jeetu Patel joins FRANCE 24’s Charles Pellegrin to explore the future of artificial intelligence. Their discussion focuses on the rise of AI agents, growing concerns over job displacement, the importance of building trust in AI technologies, and the intensifying global competition – particularly with China.
In a media landscape already weathering fierce storms of disinformation, polarization, and political theater, today’s conversation asks us to step back and ask something deeper: What happens when the very concept of free speech is turned against itself? Our guest, Dr. Stefania Di Stefano, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Conservatoire Nationale des Arts et Métiers, has been tracking a pattern she calls “unprecedented on many levels”: the use of legal and regulatory tactics not to protect free expression, but to stifle it. Читать дальше...
The Taliban on Friday released a British couple held in Afghanistan for nearly eight on undisclosed charges. Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbara, 76, had an emotional reunion in Doha with their family members, who thanked Qatari officials for facilitating the negotiations for the release.
Arsenal are one of three English sides in the draw with Chelsea and newcomers Manchester United. The Gunners, who beat Barcelona 1-0 in last season's final, will also play Benfica, Twente and OH Leuven in the 18-team league phase, in which all clubs play six matches -- three at home and three away. The top four in the standings qualify directly for the quarter-finals, while the teams finishing fifth to 12th will advance to a knockout play-off round. The first round of games in the league stage will be played on October 7-8. Читать дальше...
The Toffees head to Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday, where they have not won in front of a crowd since 1999. Moyes' personal record away to Liverpool is just as bad as he has not beaten the Reds in 22 matches at various clubs. The task for Everton has been made even harder by Liverpool's near £450 million ($612 million) spend on new players in the summer, including a British transfer record £125 million on Alexander Isak. "I still think that they've spent more on one player than we have... Читать дальше...
President Emmanuel Macron returned to Notre-Dame de Paris on Friday (September 19) for the inauguration of the towers, which are reopening to the public on Saturday nearly a year after visitors returned to the cathedral ravaged by a fire in 2019. FRANCE 24's Aurore Cloé Dupuis tells us more.
More than 140 world leaders will descend on New York next week for the annual United Nations General Assembly summit, which will be dominated this year by the future of the Palestinians and Gaza.
An AI-generated government “minister” made its debut with an address in the Albanian parliament on Thursday (September 18), with Prime Minister Edi Rama presenting the bot as a symbol of his government’s push for transparency and innovation. Opposition lawmakers banged their hands on their tables, pushing the speaker to cut short the debate on the government program.
