French people begin to leave their home for the holidays in July, and more than one million have already registered to vote by proxy. Nevertheless, an Ifop poll predicted a 64% turnout, up 15 points from 2022. As for the youth, 60 percent of those younger than 35 did not vote in the European elections, but those who do no longer lean to the left than right. Story by Yinka Oyetade.
In the EU vote on June 9, Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) obtained 80% of parliamentary constituencies. Le Pen has worked hard to detoxify the image of her eurosceptic nationalist party, pitching it more broadly as a defender of family incomes, jobs and French identity. Story by Nicholas Rushworth.
Iran's Supreme Court overturned the death sentence of a government critic and a popular hip-hop artist, Toomaj Salehi - who came to fame over his lyrics about the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini in 2022 - his lawyer Amir Raisian said Saturday. Story by Camille Knight.
Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv on Saturday to mark the 20th birthday of Naama Levy, who has been held hostage in Gaza since Oct. 7, and to call for an immediate ceasefire in the war with Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Rescue teams examined the remains of a charred vehicle in the Bekaa district in eastern Lebanon. It's the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Saturday, which according to a security source in the country, killed a commander from Jamaa Islamiya, a Lebanese group close to Hamas. Click on this video report by Charlotte Hughes for more.
When he was elected president of the Philippines in 2022, Ferdinand Marcos Jr vowed to legalise divorce. The Catholic nation is the only country in the world, along with the Vatican, to ban it. Yet two years on, legislation has still not been passed. That could happen by the end of next year, now that a bill has been tabled in parliament. The move would be a dramatic one in this conservative country where the Catholic Church remains a powerful presence. It could bring freedom to tens of thousands of couples who want to end their marriage. Читать дальше...
At least 39 people were killed by Israeli strikes across northern Gaza on Saturday, leaving rescue workers attempting to find survivors beneath the rubble, according to Palestinian and hospital officials. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments.
Seven independence activists linked to a group accused of orchestrating deadly riots last month in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia have been sent to mainland France for pre-trial detention, a local prosecutor said Sunday.
Former US president Donald Trump urged evangelical Christians Saturday to vote en masse for him in November, vowing to "aggressively" protect their religious freedom if he is elected.
Forward power and reducing risk have been the hallmark of the Blues during the Super Rugby season, culminating in Saturday's 41-10 dismantling of the Chiefs in a one-sided final at Eden Park. New Zealand's Super Rugby teams traditionally show a willingness to play expansive rugby, a style which translates into an attack-minded approach from the All Blacks. However, the Blues have relied on close driving play this year and the use of one-off runners to pound opponents into submission. Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan... Читать дальше...
Three years after a positive marijuana test saw her kicked off the US team for the Tokyo Olympics, Richardson captured the women's 100 final in 10.71sec with Melissa Jefferson second in 10.80 and Twanisha Terry third in 10.89. Richardson surged to the lead in the middle of the race and crossed the finish line in this year's world-best time with a wind of 0.8m/sec at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. "I feel honored," Richardson said. "I feel every chapter I've been through in my life designed and prepared me for this moment. Читать дальше...
In the group's other game, Mexico made a winning start to their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in Houston but lost their captain Edson Alvarez to injury. Ecuador were forced to play with 10 men from the 22nd minute of the game at Levi Stadium when striker Enner Valencia was sent off for dangerous play. The 34-year-old forward struck the chest of Venezuela defender Jose Martinez with his boot while challenging for a high, bouncing ball in the box and was initially awarded a yellow card... Читать дальше...
Three years after a positive marijuana test saw her kicked off the US team for the Tokyo Olympics, Richardson captured the women's 100 final in 10.71sec with Melissa Jefferson second in 10.80 and Twanisha Terry third in 10.89. Richardson was behind at the start but surged to the lead in the middle and crossed the finish line in this year's world-best time with a wind of 0.8m/sec. "I feel honored," Richardson said. "I feel every chapter I've been through in my life designed and prepared me for this moment. Читать дальше...
After graduating from university four years ago, they left the capital and started working on the small patch of land in Douaouda, some 30 kilometres (18 miles) to the west. "As soon as I'm in the field I'm happy," said Messous, 28, holding a bundle of fresh beetroot. "From morning to night, we're here. To me, it's the most beautiful job in the world." The plant ecology and biodiversity graduates now run one of the country's rare ecological plots of land, where the produce is grown in harmony... Читать дальше...
Set a target of 149, Glenn Maxwell (59 off 41 balls, six fours, three sixes) kept the Test and One-Day champions on course until he became Gulbadin’s third wicket in the 15th over, opening the door to a result which keeps the duel for semi-final spots alive going into the final two fixtures in the group on Monday. Gulbadin finished with four for 20 from his four overs of medium pace to turn the match as Australia suffered their first-ever defeat to the Afghans in a senior international encounter... Читать дальше...
Here are a few highlights: A$AP-style A$AP Rocky, rapper and partner of Rihanna, launched a surprise with his first-ever clothing collection on Friday. The gangster vibes were strong, with models in balaclavas, cakes with sugar like lines of cocaine and luxury cars parked in the courtyard of a private hotel. The rap elite were present, including Colombian icon Maluma, while Rihanna emerged in an evening dress and leather coat. The clothes themselves combined baggy, XXL street wear plastered with the brand name American Sabotage AWGE. Читать дальше...
Dressel wrapped up his emotional return to the US trials on Saturday, following up his 50m free victory on Friday with another win after his lengthy break from the sport. Dressel seized control with his trademark explosive start, led at the wall and won in 50.19sec, with 17-year-old Thomas Heilman second in 50.80. Heilman had already won the 200m fly to become the youngest US male swimmer to book an Olympic berth since 15-year-old Michael Phelps and 17-year-old Aaron Piersol competed at the 2000 Sydney Games. Читать дальше...
Ecuador were forced to play with 10 men from the 22nd minute of the game at Levi Stadium when striker Enner Valencia was sent off for dangerous play. The 34-year-old forward struck the chest of Venezuela defender Jose Martinez with his boot while challenging for a high, bouncing ball in the box and was initially awarded a yellow card but after a VAR review he was shown a straight red. Ecuador, which had been in control of the game before the dismissal, responded well and went ahead in the 40th... Читать дальше...
After three failures in the semi-finals over the last three seasons, Bordeaux finally made the breakthrough and will face defending champions Toulouse in the final next Friday in Marseille. Five tries were scored in Saturday's match and all off the back of mauls. The first two came from Bordeaux hooker Maxime Lamothe in the 17th and 21st minutes as his team stretched to a 17-3 lead. Stade, who had defeated Bordeaux twice in the regular season, cut the deficit on the half-hour mark with back-rower Romain Briatte crossing. Читать дальше...
