The Guardian said its investigation had uncovered allegations from 16 women that the celebrated US illusionist had behaved inappropriately towards them, including some who said they were under 18 at the time. Three of the women claim Copperfield drugged them before sex. The US edition of the British-based newspaper and website said it had spoken to more than 100 people, and had examined police and court records to substantiate the story, which it said covered the period from the late 1980s to 2014. Читать дальше...
France ordered troops to guard ports and the international airport in its Pacific territory of New Caledonia as a state of emergency started Thursday after two nights of riots left four dead and hundreds wounded. Turmoil erupted after France's national assembly backed hotly-disputed changes to voting rolls that indigenous Kanak leaders say will dilute their vote. Mark Owen speaks to Mikaa Blugeon-Mered, adjunct lecturer on French Overseas Territories' Geopolitics at Sciences Po.
The former Liverpool boss returned to Glasgow for his second spell in charge at Parkhead 11 months ago but was not welcomed back by all the club's support. Rodgers won a clean sweep of seven domestic trophies during his first stint at Celtic Park between 2016 and 2019, but left under a cloud as he departed for Leicester mid-season. A banner displaying the message: "You traded immortality for mediocrity. Never a Celt, always a fraud" was famously paraded at the first match after the Northern Irishman's exit. Читать дальше...
The 28-year-old three-time Super Bowl champion has triggered a storm of controversy over his comments made in a commencement speech last weekend at Benedictine College, a private Catholic college outside of Kansas City. In a wide-ranging address, Butker took aim at "dangerous gender ideologies" in a reference to Pride month and appeared to tell women in the audience that their most fulfilling career would be that of "homemaker." He also attacked President Joe Biden's stance on abortion, accusing... Читать дальше...
Richard Globensky, 39, faces up to 10 years in prison for transporting and transferring stolen goods, the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois said. US District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman set sentencing for October 29. Globensky stole Masters merchandise and memorabilia while working as a warehouse assistant for the Augusta National Golf Club, which hosts the prestigious tournament, between 2009 and 2022, the US Attorney's Office said in a statement. Among the stolen items... Читать дальше...
In a report by a committee on drug trafficking, French senators warn that France is being 'submerged by illicit drugs'. Tom Burges Watson speaks to Thomas Pietschmann, Senior research officer at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, who explains that this trend extends to the whole of Europe, and it concerns in particular the trafficking of cocaine.
The Cannes Film Festival kept up its female focus on Wednesday with the pounding, action-packed “Mad Max” prequel “Furiosa” and the soft-spoken uprising of French actress Judith Godrèche, who has spearheaded the host country’s long-awaited #MeToo reckoning.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump agreed Wednesday to hold presidential debates in June and September after the Democratic incumbent challenged his rival to "make my day" and the scandal-plagued Republican replied he was ready to "rumble."
The NFL said Netflix will screen the league's two prestigious Christmas Day games in 2024 and would also air at least one game at the same time in the 2025 and 2026 seasons. "Last year, we decided to take a big bet on live — tapping into massive fandoms across comedy, reality TV, sports and more," Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria said in a statement. "There are no live annual events, sports or otherwise, that compare with the audiences NFL football attracts. We're so excited that the... Читать дальше...
Chasing a tricky 145 on a sluggish pitch, Punjab depended on Curran's unbeaten 63 to achieve their target with seven balls to spare in Rajasthan's adopted home ground in Guwahati. Left-handed Curran put on a key 63-run stand with Jitesh Sharma, who made 22, and despite losing his partner in the 16th over steered the team home to lift them from the bottom of the 10-team table. Curran, who took over as Punjab captain midway this season after an injury to regular skipper Shikhar Dhawan, and teammate... Читать дальше...
France announced Wednesday it is imposing a state of emergency in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia for at least 12 days, boosting security forces' powers to quell deadly unrest that has left four people dead. Angela Diffley explains what is at the root of the riots.
The 34-year-old American will be among the favorites when the year's second major showdown begins on Thursday at Valhalla after winning LIV Golf Singapore two weeks ago. Koepka went back to fundamentals after finishing 45th at the Masters, a far cry from his 2023 runner-up showing at Augusta National that led him to apologize to his training team. "Everybody put in a lot of hard work. Dedicated a lot of time and effort and then for me to go out and play like that is not what I expect of myself," Koepka said. Читать дальше...
A day after news broke of his Monday divorce filing from Erica, his wife for the past seven years, McIlroy made his first public comments, saying only when asked about his energy and personal state, "I'm ready to play this week." World number two McIlroy's shock break-up brought into question his status among the favorites at Valhalla, the course where the 35-year-old from Northern Ireland won his most recent of his four major titles 10 years ago. "Today was the first time I was on the golf course since 10 years ago... Читать дальше...
A push to provide clean cooking options for the more than 1 billion people in Africa who currently rely on fuels such as charcoal and wood has raised $2.2 billion in pledges from governments and the private sector.
The 34,000-capacity stadium, with infrastructure from the Las Vegas Formula 1 circuit and drop-in pitches prepared in Florida, will host the hotly-anticipated India-Pakistan clash on June 9, among its eight scheduled World Cup games. The showpiece 20-over event will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States starting June 1 with New York, Florida and Dallas as venues. The International Cricket Council (ICC) remains happy with the focus on the India-Pakistan clash and the Nassau project as part of bringing the game to the US. Читать дальше...
A massive manhunt was underway in France on Wednesday and an Interpol red notice was issued a day after a group of gunmen ambushed a prison van at a motorway toll and freed a notorious gangster known as “The Fly”. Two prison officers were killed in the spectacular escape and three more were wounded. Here's what we know so far.
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was battling life-threatening wounds Wednesday after officials said he was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt condemned by European leaders. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the attempt made on the life of Slovakia's populist pro-Russian PM, FRANCE 24's François Picard is joined by fellow journalists: Monte Francis, Europe Editor Armen Georgian, Prague correspondent Ian Willoughby, and our guest analyst Jacques Rupnik, Emeritus Research Director at CERI / Sciences Po... Читать дальше...
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was battling life-threatening wounds Wednesday after officials said he was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt condemned by European leaders. The Dennik N daily said its reporter in the central town of Handlova heard several shots fired and then saw security guards rushing to lift the premier off the ground and into a car. The newspaper also reported that police had detained the suspected gunman. Monte Francis reports.
The 24-year-old Swede, who only turned professional last June, seeks his first major title this week at Valhalla after withdrawing from last week's event at Quail Hollow with a knee issue, not specifying which of them was a worry. "Knee's good. It was more of a safety concern last week that I didn't play," Aberg said Wednesday on the eve of the opening round. "I'm consulting with my doctors and I trust them with everything that I have, so it's not bothering me at all this week and I look forward... Читать дальше...
The 77th Cannes Film Festival got rolling on Wednesday with a strong day for female representation, including a Meryl Streep masterclass and the leading figure of France's #MeToo movement. "Barbie" director Greta Gerwig, heading the jury, said that women's status in the industry was heading in the right direction and welcomed concrete changes like intimacy coordinators on sets.
Representatives of French prison administration unions welcomed the opening of a dialogue with the Minister of Justice on some of their demands for improved security during prisoner transfers, but called for prison blockades to be maintained on Thursday, pending a written agreement. More information with FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade.
Israel needs a clear and concrete plan for the future of Gaza where it faces the potential for a power vacuum that could become filled by chaos, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday. Story by Solange Mougin.
A French police officer has died after being hit by a bullet during riots in the French-ruled Pacific island of New Caledonia, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said in a statement on X on Wednesday. Story by France 2 and Emerald Maxwell.
Having already won stage four, Italian Milan pipped a clutch of top sprinters to the line at Francavilla al Mare, on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, after 207 kilometres from Foiano di Val Fortore. After an easy day heading north along the Adriatic coast, all of the sprint and general classification contenders were involved in the long straight final sprint into a headwind. A nasty crash left several riders on the ground in the final kilometre but in the sprint to the line Lidl-Trek rider Milan broke off Tim Merlier's wheel... Читать дальше...
Chile's Tabilo will play his first-ever last four match at a Masters 1000 event at the age of 26, after unfussily seeing off unseeded Zhang 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 26 minutes on centre court at the Foro Italico. Tabilo knocked out six-time Rome champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday and in the last four the 29th seed will face either world number five Alexander Zverev or Taylor Fritz who play the day's final match. "It's just unbelievable, I just can't believe it right now, still trying to soak this... Читать дальше...
