"According to what was announced, the ship's cargo does not exceed that of one or two trucks, and it will take days to arrive," Salama Marouf, spokesman for the government press office, said in a statement. He said some logistical questions about the operation were unanswered and raised concerns about Israeli inspections. "It is still unknown where it will dock and how it will reach the shores of Gaza," Marouf said. "Moreover, it will be subject to inspection by the occupying army." A former... Читать дальше...
The towering giant sequoias, which can soar as high as 90 metres (295 feet) and live for up to 3,000 years, were first planted in the UK in the mid-19th century. There are now some 500,000 across the country -- more than the 80,000 or so in their native California. Research by University College London (UCL) and published in the Royal Society Open Science journal, found that "the most massive species" of redwood can potentially pull an average of 85 kilograms of carbon from the atmosphere per year. Читать дальше...
The law, known as the "AI Act", was first proposed in April 2021 by the European Commission, the EU's executive arm. But it was only after Microsoft-funded ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022 that the real AI contest began -- and also the race to regulate. China and the United States last year introduced regulation on AI but the European Union's law is the most comprehensive. The EU will take a staggered approach to applying the law. Outright bans on forms of AI considered highest-risk will kick in later this year... Читать дальше...
Senior European Union officials say the rules, first proposed in 2021, will protect citizens from the possible risks of a technology developing at breakneck speed, while also fostering innovation on the continent. Brussels has sprinted to pass the new law since OpenAI's Microsoft-backed ChatGPT arrived on the scene in late 2022, unleashing a global AI race. There was a burst of excitement for generative AI as ChatGPT wowed the world with its human-like capabilities -- from digesting complex text to producing poems within seconds... Читать дальше...
Welby and his de facto deputy in the Church of England, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, said in a joint statement on Tuesday that the new definition "risks disproportionately targeting Muslim communities, who are already experiencing rising levels of hate and abuse." Senior minister Michael Gove is expected to produce the new official definition later this week, following on from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's warning earlier this month of a "shocking increase in extremist disruption and criminality". Читать дальше...
The 84-times capped Wales skipper suffered a knee injury in September and was out until February, making two substitute appearances for Cardiff before picking up a calf complaint. But Rob Page has named the 33-year-old midfielder in a 28-man squad as Wales seek to qualify for a third successive European Championship and fourth major tournament in five. Wales host Finland in a Euro 2024 play-off semi-final in Cardiff on March 21, with the winners at home against Estonia or Poland five days later to determine a place in Germany. Читать дальше...
The Spain stopper dived full length to tip Wendell's spot kick onto his left-hand post and also saved from Galeno as Arsenal progressed to the last eight 4-2 on spot-kicks on Tuesday. The dramatic shootout under the lights at the Emirates came with the teams locked at 1-1 on aggregate after extra time of a scrappy, tense encounter. Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard scored in the 41st minute to level the tie after Porto had won the first leg in Portugal with a last-gasp goal. But neither side could... Читать дальше...
Since war erupted between Hamas and Israel in October, its Lebanese ally Hezbollah has exchanged near-daily fire with Israel, while Palestinian groups in Lebanon have also claimed cross-border attacks. Hamas said a member of its armed wing in Lebanon, Hadi Mustafa from the Palestinian refugee camp of Rashidiyeh, close to the coastal city of Tyre, was killed in the strike. An AFP photographer saw the mangled wreck of a car engulfed by flames near the camp. Lebanon's official National News Agency said a Syrian passer-by was also killed. Читать дальше...
As the rise of AI makes headlines around the world, those responsible for the enormous amount of work that goes in behind the scene seldom get the acknowledgement they deserve. Kenya is an emerging hub for some of the online work that is essential to fueling the AI revolution fronted by international companies and many are calling for their contribution to carry more weight.
The Mozambican parliament has signed off on an extradition treaty with Rwanda, aimed at making it easier to pursue suspects implicated in the 1994 genocide. But there are concerns that the agreement could have worrying implications for critics of Rwandan president Paul Kagame.
Guinea's new prime minister has suggested the generals who seized power in a 2021 coup will delay a return to civilian rule until at least 2025.
Sudan's army said it had taken control of the state broadcast headquarters from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Tuesday in what would be its most significant advance against its paramilitary rival in nearly 11 months of war, although the victory is more of a symbolic one than strategic, says France 24's correspondent in the region Bastien Renouil.
The fashion giant, which has seen a strong performance on Spain's stock market over the past year, posted net profits of 5.4 billion euros ($5.9 billion), up 30 percent from 4.1 billion euros in 2022 which was also a record. The figure, which follows a solid fourth quarter, was in line with the expectations of analysts polled by financial data firm FactSet, who predicted profits of 5.36 billion euros. Inditex has been able "to take advantage of the opportunities to keep growing profitably," said Oscar Garcia Maceiras... Читать дальше...
Joe Biden and rival Donald Trump each won enough delegates Tuesday to clinch their party nominations in the 2024 presidential race, networks projected, all but assuring a rematch that polls suggest most Americans did not want to see, says France 24's international affairs editor Philip Turle.
As Haiti's lawlessness and violent upheaval by ruthless gangs threaten to establish a de facto criminal state, FRANCE 24's François Picard, Fraser Jackson and Delano D'Souza are joined by Ivan Briscoe, International Crisis Group's Program Director for Latin America and the Caribbean and Widlore Mérancourt, Haitian reporter and Editor-in-Chief of AyiboPost, a renowned online news organization. While a new political transition deal in Haiti marks a key step forward for the violence-ravaged country... Читать дальше...
Sudan's army said it had taken control of the state broadcast headquarters from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Tuesday in what would be its most significant advance against its paramilitary rival in nearly 11 months of war. The broadcast building lies in Omdurman, a city across the River Nile from Khartoum that forms part of Sudan's wider capital and has seen heavy fighting around military bases, bridges and supply routes.
Jesus's men reached the Asian Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory at fellow Saudi big-spenders Al Ittihad in Jeddah. In doing so, Riyadh-based Hilal surpassed the previous record of 27 straight wins by a top-flight team, set by Welsh side The New Saints in the 2016-2017 season. Already the most successful team in AFC Champions League history with four titles, they went through 4-0 on aggregate and face Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates in the last four next month. "Everyone... Читать дальше...
Mathias Vicherat, director of the prestigious Sciences-Po school in Paris, became the target of angry protests by students demanding his resignation after he and his partner Anissa Bonnefont were briefly detained in December, each accusing the other of domestic violence. "I have been informed that my ex-partner and myself have been ordered to stand trial in a criminal court," Vicherat said in a message sent to faculty Wednesday. His resignation was to "protect" the school from any fallout of the case, he said. Читать дальше...
Israel has been accused of unfairly targeting its Arab population after parliament moved a step closer to passing sweeping budget cuts. While the measures aim to plug the financial hole caused by Israel's war in Gaza, they also mean a string of government programmes created to invest in Arab communities could see their funding slashed by up to 15 percent. Critics say the move may have drastic consequences, as more than 55 percent of Israel's Bedouins live in poverty, and violent crime is on the rise in many Arab-majority cities. Читать дальше...
Smith's last-ditch drop-goal on Saturday saw England end Six Nations champions Ireland's hopes of successive Grand Slams. The 25-year-old came off the bench to make his first appearance of the tournament after recovering from a calf injury. Smith has yet to cement his place as England's regular fly-half since making his debut under Jones in July 2021 and has been criticised for a perceived lack of consistency. But Jones, who began his second stint as Japan head coach in January and will face England in June... Читать дальше...
The picture was meant to douse speculation about the whereabouts and health of Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, but instead her manipulated image unleashed a torrent of internet-breaking rumors and conspiracy theories.
The number of children worldwide who died before age five reached a record low in 2022, the United Nations said in a report published Tuesday, as for the first time fewer than five million died.
Cicic-Stanic said medical staff tied her to the bed with restraints and nurses used their elbows to press against her stomach. "Everything was so violent," Cicic-Stanic told AFP, saying doctors and nurses screamed insults at her. "They put you in a bed and require you to lie motionless, while someone violently opens your cervix, pierces your membrane and tells you to be quiet," she added. The story is a familiar one for many in Serbia, where violence against women in labour and those getting gynaecological treatment remains common... Читать дальше...
The 26-year-old is set to play for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League starting this month after a 14-month absence following the accident. He is also in contention for the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States in June if all goes well on his comeback in the IPL. Pant said his long layoff had taken a toll on him physically and mentally, but knows it could have been far worse. "When my accident happened I felt something spiritual saved me," Pant, who missed the last season of the IPL, told Wednesday's Times of India. Читать дальше...
US President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump clinched their parties' presidential nominations Tuesday with decisive victories in a slate of low-profile primaries, setting up a general election rematch that many voters do not want. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington DC.
