Poland’s president says the NATO member would be ready to host the nuclear weapons of the military alliances's other members in response to Russia’s moving its nuclear weapons to neighboring Belarus.
The move comes as reproductive rights take center stage in the November presidential election, following a pivotal court decision that abolished or severely curtailed legal abortion in 21 states. "No one should have to live in fear that their conversations with their doctor or that their medical claims data might be used to target or track them," Melanie Fontes Rainer of the Office for Civil Rights told reporters. The rule prohibits the disclosure of private health information sought to investigate... Читать дальше...
The case centers around regulations in the city of Grants Pass, in the western state of Oregon, which banned camping or using any kind of bedding on public property after its public parks became filled with tents, blankets and cardboard. Those breaking the rules face hundred-dollar fines and possible prison sentences for repeat offenders. Homeless advocates have argued that banning people from camping when there is nowhere else to sleep amounts to "cruel and unusual punishment" -- prohibited by the US Constitution's Eighth Amendment. Читать дальше...
Argentina, Fiji and Australia will also visit Dublin in November as Ireland look to build on back-to-back Six Nations crowns. Andy Farrell's side are aiming to exact revenge on the All Blacks after their heartbreaking 28-24 defeat at the last eight of the World Cup in Paris. The games will be Farrell's last as Ireland's head coach before he takes a hiatus to oversee the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia in 2025. “We look forward to testing ourselves against some of the most exciting teams in the world... Читать дальше...
Medium-pace bowler Sandeep Sharma took 5-18 to help restrict Mumbai to 179-9 after Yuzvendra Chahal claimed an IPL first of 200 wickets at Rajasthan's home ground in Jaipur. Jaiswal, a left-handed opener whose previous best this season was 39, steered the team home in 18.4 overs in an innings interrupted by rain. "I really enjoyed from the start and I made sure I was watching the ball properly and playing proper cricketing shots," said Jaiswal. "I'm trying to do what I am doing well, some days it comes good and some days it doesn't... Читать дальше...
More than 2,700 packages weighing a kilo each were found late Sunday in the eastern region of Gracias a Dios, armed forces spokesperson Santos Nolasco said. The haul was discovered in two boats and on a beach, he said, adding that authorities were searching for any other hidden packages. Since the 1970s, Honduras has been a transit point for cocaine smuggled from South America to the United States. Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted in a US court last month of conspiracy to import cocaine. Читать дальше...
World number nine Max Homa, fellow American Kevin Kisner and South Korea's Tom Kim will join 15-time major winner Woods on the Jupiter Links Golf Club, which features a main color of "Tiger Red" and a logo of a "Palm Flag" -- a combined palm tree and pin flag. "Now that we have finalized our roster with a team of world-class golfers, I'm even more confident this group will proudly represent the Jupiter area and connect with our fans for years to come," said Woods, a co-founder of the TGL and part-owner of the Jupiter Links team. Читать дальше...
If he is top pick, Risacher would follow in the footsteps of another French teen, Victor Wembanyama, who has had a stellar debut season at the San Antonio Spurs. The 6-foot-10 (2.08m) small forward, who turned 19 two weeks ago, told ESPN he made the move to achieve a dream as he continues a strong season for JL Bourg of Pro A, the top French league. "It has always been my dream to get to the best league in the world," Risacher told ESPN. "I've been putting in the work for this since I was a kid. Читать дальше...
As Belgians prepare to cast their ballots on June 9 in the European elections as well as the country's upcoming federal and regional elections, recent polls show widening regional disparities among voters in Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels. While the far right attracts few voters in French-speaking parts of Belgium, it's dominating the polls in Flanders.
The 14-metre-high (46-foot) model will be installed at an Olympic festival in the north of the Czech Republic, where the public can try different Olympic sports during the Paris Games in July and August. Jan Hrebabecky, the owner of the 3DDen printing farm, uses printing filament made from ocean waste. "The material for the Eiffel Tower comes from the shores of Thailand," he told AFP. "It has excellent mechanic and chemical qualities, great UV resistance, and it is practically immortal." Collected by Thai fishermen... Читать дальше...
April 22 marks Earth Day, and this year's theme is "Planet vs. Plastics". Over the past 60 years, around 7 billion tons of plastic have been produced, according to the UN. But only around 10 percent of it has been recycled. Initiatives are flourishing around the world to tackle the waste crisis, including new technology to improve recycling rates. French startup Carbios has developed an alternative method to mechanical recycling, using plastic-chewing enzymes to break down polyethylene, one of the most common single-use plastics in the world. Читать дальше...
Four people are dead and 10 others missing following storms that battered southern China, state media said Monday, with tens of thousands evacuated from areas hit by torrential downpours.
Tens of thousands of demonstrators hit the streets across Spain's Canary Islands to demand changes to the model of mass tourism they say is overwhelming the Atlantic archipelago. "We Canarians are fed up with being second and third class citizens, we are fed up with overcrowding, with institutional mistreatment, with low salaries, with our heritage being destroyed," says Nieves Rodrigues Rivera, a teacher and writer.
As the appeal trial of two men sentenced over the Nice terror attack in France begins on Monday, France 24 takes a look back at the horrific events of July 14, 2016, which left 86 dead and many more traumatized.
Donald Trump arrived at a New York courthouse on Monday to hear prosecutors explain why his alleged cover-up of a hush money payment to a porn star during his 2016 campaign broke the law, as the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president begins. Lawyer and former prosecutor Stephen Dreyfuss joins France 24 to take a look at the charges facing Trump.
Pant, a wicketkeeper-batsman, took the field in the T20 tournament this season as captain of Delhi Capitals after 14 months away from top-level cricket due to the crash. The 26-year-old left-handed batter has scored 254 runs including two half-centuries in eight matches and looked sharp behind the wickets. "I want every young player to play but unfortunately we can only pick 15," Ganguly, who is Delhi's Director of Cricket, told reporters on Pant's India selection. "The (more) equipped, the better... Читать дальше...
Donald Trump arrived at a New York courthouse on Monday to hear prosecutors explain why his alleged cover-up of a hush money payment to a porn star during his 2016 campaign broke the law, as the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president begins.
The head of Israeli military intelligence has resigned after accepting responsibility for the failures that allowed the devastating Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, the military said on Monday. France 24's correspondent in Jerusalem Irris Makler has more.
Tlaleng Mofokeng, the United Nations special rapporteur on the right to health, accused Israel of treating human rights as an "a la carte menu". Just days into the war that has been raging in Gaza since Hamas's unprecedented attacks inside Israel on October 7, "the medical infrastructure was irreparably damaged", she told reporters in Geneva. Amid the unrelenting Israeli bombardment of Gaza, healthcare providers had for months been working under dire conditions with very limited access to medical supplies, she said. Читать дальше...
The Gunners returned to the top of the league at the weekend, beating Wolves 2-0 to leapfrog defending champions Manchester City. They are level on 74 points with second-placed Liverpool but have a superior goal difference. City are one point behind with a game in hand. Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea were beaten by City in their FA Cup semi-final on Saturday but are unbeaten in eight league games, with four wins coming in that spell. Arteta said Saturday's win against Wolves was crucial after... Читать дальше...
Over the last 60 years, around seven billion tons of plastic has been produced, according to a UN report, but less than 90 percent has been recycled. AS the world marks Earth Day this Monday April 22, France 24 looks at one initiative hoping to help reverse this trend: A French start up that says it has discovered an enzyme capable of breaking down plastic waste.
In a statement Udinese said that Cannavaro "has signed a contract until June 30, 2024", the 2006 World Cup winner also bringing in his brother Paolo on his coaching staff. Cioffi was dismissed after Udinese fell to a 1-0 defeat at fellow strugglers Verona on Saturday, a loss which left them locked on 28 points with Frosinone who are just inside the relegation zone. Former Ballon d'Or winner Cannavaro, 50, will be in charge on Thursday when Udinese play the final 18 minutes of their home clash with Roma. Читать дальше...
The champions fell to a 3-2 defeat against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday in a match which featured multiple controversial incidents, leaving their arch-rivals 11 points clear at the top of La Liga. The most debated was 16-year-old winger Yamal's first-half flick from a corner which may have crossed the line before Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin pushed it away. Without goal-line technology in Spain, officials used VAR to try and confirm if the ball had crossed the line but could... Читать дальше...
Edwards, 62, had been the BBC's lead presenter in key events, such as the death and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, but was suspended in July 2023 when allegations first emerged. "Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC," the broadcaster said in a statement. "After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors. "The BBC has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. We don't believe... Читать дальше...
The appeal trial of two men sentenced over the 2016 Nice terror attack in France begins today, with children who witnessed the attack that killed 86 people among those set to testify. FRANCE 24’s Claire Paccalin explains how and why they are taking the stand.
