In a major reprieve for former President Donald Trump, sentencing for his hush money convictions was postponed Tuesday until at least September — if ever — as the judge agreed to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
The 66-year-old German made his debut appearance in 1974 since when he has played 512 times on the tour, winning 42 titles across five decades -- only Severiano Ballesteros has won more. "I don't know yet (how I will react)," said Langer ahead of his 513th and final appearance. "I've never said goodbye to anything so far in terms of golf. This is going to be a first experience and I have a feeling it's going to be very emotional." Langer was due to make his final appearance at this year's Masters... Читать дальше...
Poujade also took silver on the pommel at the 1994 and 1997 world championships and won both pommel and team gold at the 1998 European championships in St Petersburg. The federation said Poujade had "left his mark on the history of the discipline" but gave no cause of death. "The world of gymnastics today loses a great champion and an elegant servant", said federation president, James Blateau. Poujade took silver in Sydney behind Romania's Marius Urzica ending a 16-year medal drought for France's... Читать дальше...
Jacquot, 77, was held for questioning on Monday after actor Judith Godreche, 52, filed a complaint against him this year for allegedly raping her during a relationship of several years that started when she was 14. Le Besco, 41, then filed a complaint over alleged rape during a relationship with Jacquot that also started when she was underage, and Roy, 34, accused him of sexual assault. Jacquot has denied all accusations. Prosecutors appeared not to request charges against Jacquot linked to Godreche's accusations for the time being. Читать дальше...
Elsewhere on the third day at the All England Club, four-time major winner Naomi Osaka targets back-to-back wins at the tournament for the first time since 2018. Italian men's tennis has rarely been stronger, with the country boasting five players in the top 50 while the nation swept to Davis Cup glory last season. Ten Italian men started the singles tournament this year at Wimbledon. Sinner was the first Italian man to capture a Grand Slam title with his victory at the Australian Open in January... Читать дальше...
For more than a century, mining has been the source of wealth in the Lubumbashi region, in the south-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, but it is also a constant source of pollution - of water, soil and air.
Data records combed by investigators included "photo files relating to the Schumacher family's private life", the prosecutors in the western city of Wuppertal said in a statement. German authorities announced in June they had arrested a father and son on suspicion of trying to blackmail the Schumacher family. The suspects contacted family representatives claiming to have access to files which the Schumachers "would not want to have published", prosecutors said. "To stop the files being published online... Читать дальше...
In Rwanda, the campaign for the presidential election on July 15 continues, with only three candidates allowed to run for the highest office. The massive rallies of Paul Kagame's Rwandan Patriotic Front continue to gather thousands of supporters across the country. Against him, only two candidates, who were already unsuccessful in the 2017 elections. Clément Di Roma went to meet one of them, the independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana, who is far from drawing crowds.
Protests in Kenya that started as an outpouring of anger over a proposed finance bill that would raise the cost of living, have grown into a nationwide movement against corruption and misgovernance. At the same time, they have been marked by violent clashes with police, and h rights group say some 39 people have been killed.
Crowds in Kenya's capital Nairobi lobbed rocks and looted businesses as police officers fired tear gas in scattered violence during fresh anti-government protests on Tuesday following last month's deadly demonstrations.
Favourites India won the title on Saturday after defeating South Africa in a thrilling final, but their travel plans were disrupted by Hurricane Beryl. "The team has left from Barbados on a special Air India flight," Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla told the Press Trust of India. Rohit Sharma's men were scheduled to reach the Indian capital New Delhi on Thursday morning, where they will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The special flight was arranged... Читать дальше...
Apache helicopters and Israeli quadcopter drones flew above Gaza City's Shujaiya district as heavy gunfire echoed through the streets, said AFP reporters. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US media report saying his generals were urging a Gaza truce even with Hamas undefeated, stressing on Tuesday that "this will not happen". Military chief Herzi Halevi meanwhile said Israel is engaged in "a long campaign" to destroy Hamas over the October 7 attack and to bring home the hostages held by Palestinian militants. Читать дальше...
North Korea this week test-fired two ballistic missiles, apparently in protest at three days of joint military exercises involving the US, Japan and South Korea. Tensions between the two Koreas have risen in recent weeks. But it is not only missiles that the North is launching. It has also sent thousands of rubbish-filled balloons over the border, in response to balloons carrying anti-North Korean propaganda sent by South Korean activists. Constantin Simon, our correspondent in the region, Justin... Читать дальше...
Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters Tuesday as a powerful Category 4 storm heading toward Jamaica after earlier crossing islands in the southeast Caribbean, killing at least six people.
Wednesday marks the final day of campaigning in the UK's July 4 general election, with Rishi Sunak's Conservatives scrambling to prevent a near-wipeout as polls predict a major landslide win for Labour. France 24's Philip Turle takes a closer look.
Emmanuel Macron’s government held its last cabinet meeting Wednesday before the country votes in the second round of legislative elections - and possibly the last ever cabinet meeting led by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, with Macron's centrists trailing both the far-right National Rally and leftist New Popular Front after the first round. Clovis Casali has more.
At least 270 people were arrested by Kenyan police on Tuesday after widespread looting reportedly broke out during anti-government demonstrations. Some protesters said their movement had been infiltrated by "goons".
Iranians are set to vote in a presidential runoff pitting the reformist Masoud Pezeshkian against ultraconservative anti-Western former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili. Around 61 million Iranians are eligible to cast ballots in the election, which was called after the death of ultraconservative president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. It will be held amid heightened regional tensions over the Gaza war, a dispute with the West over Iran's nuclear programme and popular discontent over the state of Iran's sanctions-hit economy. Читать дальше...
The man nicknamed "Razor" has inherited a New Zealand side criticised for a lack of innovation under maligned predecessor Ian Foster. Lock Patrick Tuipulotu said Robertson had energised the squad since they gathered in Wellington last week. "First word that comes to mind is probably 'energy'. I think that's good for this team," said Tuipulotu. "He knows what he wants and certainly brings that to the forefront, especially in the meeting room. "You don't have many guys falling asleep when he's... Читать дальше...
Britain looks likely to see a change of government this week, swinging leftwards back to the centre ground and the Labour party after 14 years of right-wing Conservative rule. The Tories hoped Rishi Sunak would stabilise the party and country when they made him leader following his predecessors' chaotic tenures. Instead, he has led them to the brink of electoral wipeout. With Labour set to surpass their 1997 landslide in the general election, FRANCE 24 is joined by Tim Bale, Professor of Politics... Читать дальше...
The Supreme Court also ruled that a 20-year statute of limitations on compensation claims could not be applied, a major victory for victims who have endured decades of suffering. Japan's government acknowledges that around 16,500 people were forcibly sterilised under the eugenics law that was in place between 1948 and 1996. The law allowed doctors to sterilise people with inheritable intellectual disabilities to "prevent the generation of poor quality descendants". Another 8,500 people were sterilised with their consent... Читать дальше...
The campaign for France’s legislative election runoff resumed in earnest on Wednesday after an unprecedented number of left-wing and centrist candidates pulled out of the race in a bid to block a landslide victory for Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally. Read our liveblog to follow today’s developments in French politics.
Established to protect the Sahel country's biodiversity from the threat of poaching and effects of agriculture, the park faces increasing criticism from local farmers who say it has affected their livelihoods. Observing the elephants with a Kalashnikov slung over his shoulder, Belfort Assia Blanga, a member of the Forest and Wildlife Guard (GFF) pointed out that the herd now has just as many juveniles as adults. "The fact that they are reproducing shows that they now feel secure," the ranger said... Читать дальше...
Four years ago, the 40-year-old wildlife lover founded a group with a simple mission: "Saving Bambi" helps farmers avoid the nasty surprise of finding a tiny mammal or nesting bird ground up by their machinery. Called in before the harvest, usually last-minute and working for free, Petit and his fellow volunteers use drones equipped with heat-sensitive cameras to locate at-risk animals and move them to the safety of woods nearby. "Accidents are happening more and more often -- that's why we're here," said Petit... Читать дальше...
Countries like Norway and Sweden in northern Europe are now promoting "coolcations" to attract visitors to their temperate climates. Why leave the Canaries in summer? "To escape the heat," said Padilla while on holiday with her friends. "Norway attracted our attention a long time ago because of the green landscape, the mountains and the ice," added the civil servant in her fifties on the so-called "troll path", a serpentine mountain route towards the fjords. In 2023, foreign overnight stays rose... Читать дальше...
