Three Russian military jets violated NATO member Estonia's airspace for 12 minutes in an "unprecedentedly brazen"incursion, the country's foreign ministry said Friday. Estonia is set to request urgent NATO talks over the incident, which the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas called an "extremely dangerous provocation". Professor of US and International Politics at the UCD Clinton Institute, Scott Lucas, deepen the question.
Airports across Europe, including London’s Heathrow, are warning of delays after a “technical issue” disrupted check-in and boarding systems. Brussels Airport attributed the problem to a cyberattack, reporting 10 flight cancellations and delays of over an hour for 17 additional flights. France24 Benedicte Paviot reports from London. Dave Keating reports the latest from Brussels.
At least three European air hubs including Brussels, Berlin and London’s busy Heathrow airport reported flight delays and cancellations because of a “cyber-related disruption” on Saturday, according to airport service provider Collins Aerospace.
The England international netted his first two goals for the club in the 2-1 Champions League victory at Newcastle on Thursday. Rashford, 27, fell out of favour at Old Trafford last season under coach Ruben Amorim, who publicly doubted his commitment and desire. "I said it before the match, after the match, I totally believe in his quality, but you always have to work hard, and every day get better," Flick told a news conference. "You have to learn... what is necessary, what we need from him, and I will push him 100 percent... Читать дальше...
The 42nd edition of Heritage Days is taking place this weekend, from Friday, September 19, to Sunday, September 21, under the theme “Heritage and Architecture.” France24 journalist Antonia Kerrigan is at the Élysée Palace, one of the unmissable sites for this day of history, secrets, and beauty.
Recognition of a Palestinian state is "the best way to isolate Hamas", French President Emmanuel Macron said in a TV interview with Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 on Thursday. France is expected to officially recognise Palestine as a state early next week at the UN General Assembly. Daniel Quinn reports.
Three Russian military jets violated NATO member Estonia's airspace for 12 minutes in an "unprecedentedly brazen"incursion, the country's foreign ministry said Friday. Estonia is set to request urgent NATO talks over the incident, which the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas called an "extremely dangerous provocation". For more, Former Vice Chief of Staff at Shape Nato, Michel Yakovieff spoke on France24.
Such tie-ups have long been a staple of men's sport, with the Stan Smith Adidas shoe still going strong despite being named after the American tennis player in the 1970s. But the sight of Kildunne, the reigning World Rugby Player of the Year, taking the field at Ashton Gate in her personalised Canterbury of New Zealand Speed Elite Falcon boots would have been unthinkable until a few years ago. Yet such has been the growth of women's rugby -- next week's World Cup final at Twickenham will take place... Читать дальше...
Venezuela on Friday accused the United States of waging an “undeclared war” in the Caribbean after a series of US military strikes on boats that the Trump administration says are used in drug trafficking. Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said that those killed in the strikes were “executed without the right to a defence”. Peter O'Brien reports.
Following a call with Xi Jinping, Donald Trump stated on Friday that finalizing an agreement on TikTok could now be a “simple formality” and confirmed his plans to visit China, though Beijing offered a much more measured account of the talks. Vedika Bahl tells us more.
Nearly half a million Palestinians have fled south from Gaza City since late August, the Israeli military said Friday as it pushes ahead with a deadly ground offensive into the famine-struck city. The UN estimated that around one million people were living in and around the city by late August. Simon Moritz reports.
Airports across Europe, including London’s Heathrow, are warning of delays after a “technical issue” disrupted check-in and boarding systems. Brussels Airport attributed the problem to a cyberattack, reporting 10 flight cancellations and delays of over an hour for 17 additional flights. France24 Benedicte Paviot reports from London.
The 24-year-old Briton, 10th after damaging his car in the second practice, clocked an impressive best lap in 1min 41.223sec in difficult windy conditions on the unforgiving Baku street track. Norris' lap lifted him 0.222 seconds clear of reigning world champion Verstappen and Piastri. Piastri leads Norris by 31 points in the drivers' title race and they could clinch McLaren's second consecutive constructors' title on Sunday. After topping the times on Friday, seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton... Читать дальше...
The Polish six-time Grand Slam champion thrashed the Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova 6-0, 6-3 in a quarter-final moved from Friday because of heavy rain, then returned to the court hours later to face Australia's Maya Joint. World number two Swiatek was just as clinical against her semi-final opponent, winning 6-0, 6-2 to move into her fifth final of the year. In Sunday's final, she will face Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova, who beat Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova 6-4, 6-2 in the other semi-final. Читать дальше...
A UN Security Council resolution aimed at halting the reimposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme failed Friday after weeks of last-ditch diplomatic talks appeared to break down. France, Germany and Britain have moved to trigger the “snapback mechanism” of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal which reimposes sanctions that were in effect before the deal. Carys Garland explains.
The fallout continues after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In recent days, there have also been freedom of speech protests following the removal of Jimmy Kimmel Live from ABC’s schedule over Kirk’s comments. Kirk’s funeral is scheduled for Sunday in Arizona, with President Trump expected to attend. Peter O’Brian has the latest.
Authorities said the 31-year-old -- nicknamed "Speedy" Gonzalez -- suffered "gunshot wounds" in an attack inside a house in the coastal province of Esmeraldas, which borders Colombia and is plagued by rival drug gangs. Police did not specify a motive for the crime. A second victim, who was not identified, died while being rushed to hospital. Ecuador is nestled between the world's biggest cocaine producers, Colombia and Peru, and has become the departure point for 70 percent of the world's supply of the drug. Читать дальше...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday said the world should not be “intimidated” by Israel as it continues its offensive in Gaza, adding that the international community should try to “put pressure” on Israel to keep it from annexing the West Bank. Guterres spoke ahead of next week's UN meetings at which 10 countries will recognise a Palestinian state, according to France. France24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.
Fans of the hit animated musical KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix’s most-watched film, enjoyed a spectacular drone show over Seoul on Sunday, where 1,200 drones illuminated the night sky with images of beloved characters and iconic South Korean landmarks. According to The Korea Herald, the display featured fan-favorite character Rumi towering over the city, leaving the crowd in awe at the free event. France24’s Tommy Walker, Chloé Borgnon and Constantin Simon report.
Estonia has accused Russia of breaching its airspace, alleging that three supersonic Russian fighter jets carried out an “unprecedented and brazen” incursion. The accusation, made on Friday, drew swift condemnation from NATO and several European nations, which described the incident as a “reckless” and “dangerous provocation.” Russia’s Ministry of Defence, however, rejected the claim. Simon Moritz has the latest.
Reed Brody, former New York Assistant Attorney General, and renowned human rights lawyer known for holding dictators accountable, is now sounding the alarm at home. He describes what he sees as an “unprecedented attack on freedom of expression” in the United States: A broad, systematic effort to silence any dissent (in the media, at law firms, NGOs, universities) using all of the levers of government. And this goes far beyond censorship, Brody tells us. “It’s a litmus test of obedience to Donald Trump"... Читать дальше...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday said the world should not be “intimidated” by Israel as it continues its offensive in Gaza, adding that the international community should try to “put pressure” on Israel to keep it from annexing the West Bank. Guterres spoke to AFP ahead of next week's UN meetings at which 10 countries will recognize a Palestinian state, according to France. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to formally declare France’s recognition of a Palestinian state at a United Nations conference in New York co-chaired with Saudi Arabia, as the U.N. General Assembly starts. Meanwhile, France's interior ministry has ordered prefects to oppose the display of Palestinian flags on town halls and other public buildings to coincide with Paris formally recognising the Palestinian state. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, Gavin Lee welcomes William Julié... Читать дальше...
The outage impacted 600 people across South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory shortly after midnight on Thursday evening for 13 hours. Authorities said they were not informed of the incident or deaths until late Friday. Communications Minister Anika Wells said Saturday the telco company had "let Australians down when they needed them the most and this isn't good enough". "Optus and all telecommunications providers have obligations under Australian law to ensure that they... Читать дальше...
