Wage growth decelerated, although it still outpaced consumer inflation. But this has not translated into rosy sentiment over the broader economy, adding to President Joe Biden's challenges as he seeks reelection. "We have more work to do, but wages are growing faster than prices and more Americans are joining the workforce," Biden stressed in a statement after the report came out. The country added 206,000 jobs last month, the Labor Department said, marking a slower pace of hiring than May's revised 218,000 figure. Читать дальше...
Labour leader Keir Starmer on Friday swept into Downing Street as UK prime minister, ending 14 years of rule by Rishi Sunak's Conservatives. But unlike with the last election in 2019, there was almost no discussion of Brexit during the campaign. Why did Labour in particular avoid talking about the issue? And what consequences might Starmer's election victory have for the country's future relations with the EU? FRANCE 24's Caroline Clarkson tells us more.
Keir Starmer on Friday promised that his Labour government will work from day one on national renewal, in his first speech as UK prime minister from Downing Street. "The work of change begins immediately. But have no doubt, we will rebuild Britain," he said, after Labour ended 14 years of Conservative rule in a landslide election win.
Labour leader Keir Starmer officially became prime minister of the United Kingdom on Friday. Starmer received the blessing of King Charles III to form a government in a ceremony known as the “kissing of hands.” A photo of the occasion served as the official announcement of Starmer’s new title. Earlier on Friday, Rishi Sunak offered his resignation as prime minister to the king. Follow the latest live with FRANCE 24’s Bénédicte Paviot reporting from London.
The 37-year-old former Tottenham player holds the Belgian record with 157 caps. He made his debut against Portugal in Euro qualifying in July 2007 and played his last match in the 1-0 loss to France in the Euros round of 16 on July 1. "First one, last one. Thx for all the memories. I lived my dream," Vertonghen wrote on Instagram alongside photos of him lining up before his first cap and last caps. Euro 2024 in Germany was Vertonghen's sixth major tournament. He scored 10 international goals. Читать дальше...
The 29-year-old Putintseva may only stand at 1.63 metres (5ft 4ins), but there is nothing small about her personality or reputation. A three-time Grand Slam quarter-finalist, the Moscow-born player was once advised to seek the help of a psychiatrist by a rival. An umpire, frustrated by her behaviour on court, even refused to shake her hand at the end of a match. "I'm like a gangster on court, but like an angel off court," Putintseva told wtatennis.com. When she faced Swiatek at Indian Wells earlier this year... Читать дальше...
Britain's head of state King Charles III officially appointed Keir Starmer as prime minister on Friday during an audience at Buckingham Palace, a few hours after his Labour party swept to power.
Will the RN and Jordan Bardella have an absolute majority in the National Assembly? Following the announcement of the Rassemblement National's historic victory with over 31% in the European elections on June 9th, President Emmanuel Macron announced the dissolution of the National Assembly under Article 12 of the Constitution. The second round of legislative elections takes place on July 7th. Follow our LIVE coverage on Sunday, July 7th from 7pm (Paris time).
While the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup in France last year, they fell to the Irish in the pool stage, and have not beaten the reigning Six Nations champions since 2016. As South Africa seek revenge, they will be defending a perfect home series record against Ireland, having won four from 1981 through eight victories in nine Tests. Here, AFP Sport highlights five facts involving the rugby giants before they do battle in front of sell-out 52,000 crowds in Pretoria and Durban. Dramatic... Читать дальше...
The dust had barely settled on a stirring 2023 Rugby World Cup pool match in which the Irish came from behind to win 13-8 through two penalties from since-retired Johnny Sexton. South Africa did have the last laugh, recovering to win back-to-back world titles while Ireland were eliminated by New Zealand in the quarter-finals. The bitter feeling stemmed from that fact that since taking the Springbok coaching reins in 2018, with various titles, Erasmus has beaten every top 10-ranked rugby nation except Ireland. Читать дальше...
Iranians voted on Friday in a presidential runoff election where the choice is between a reformist advocating improved ties with the West and an ultraconservative former nuclear negotiator. The election, called early after the death of ultraconservative president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, follows a first round marked by a historically low voter turnout last week.
Slot has the daunting task of trying to emulate Klopp's remarkably successful nine-year reign at Liverpool. Before his shock decision to step down at the end of last season, Klopp led Liverpool to a host of major trophies, including their first Premier League title in 30 years and the Champions League crown in 2019. Slot is tasked with maintaining the sky-high standards set by Klopp and the 45-year-old Dutchman is confident he can rise to the challenge. Speaking at his first press conference since his arrival from Feyenoord in June... Читать дальше...
Demiral scored both of Turkey's goals in the 2-1 last-16 win over Austria on Tuesday and during celebrations for his second goal made a gesture associated with Turkish right-wing extremist group Grey Wolves. UEFA said in a statement Demiral was banned "for violating the basic rules of decent conduct, for using sports events for manifestations of a non-sporting nature and for bringing the sport of football into disrepute." Demiral will also miss a potential semi-final against England or Switzerland... Читать дальше...
Rishi Sunak on Friday apologised to the public after his Conservatives were trounced by Labour in the UK general election, and said he would step down as party leader. The 44-year-old former financier gambled on going to the country six months before he had to, hoping that better economic data would swing public support back towards the Tories.
Britain’s Labour Party swept to power Friday after more than a decade in opposition. Labour leader Keir Starmer will officially become prime minister later in the day, leading his party back to government less than five years after it suffered its worst defeat in almost a century. In the merciless choreography of British politics, he will take charge in 10 Downing St. hours after Thursday's votes are counted — after Conservative leader Rishi Sunak left and went to Buckingham Palace to offer his resignation to King Charles III. Читать дальше...
Britain’s Labour Party swept to power Friday after more than a decade in opposition, as a jaded electorate handed the party a landslide victory — but also a mammoth task of reinvigorating a stagnant economy and dispirited nation. Labour leader Keir Starmer will officially become prime minister later in the day, leading his party back to government less than five years after it suffered its worst defeat in almost a century.
Israel on Friday said it would send a delegation to Doha next week to negotiate a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. "There are still gaps between the parties," Israel’s Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s spokesman said after a first round of talks that were held earlier in the day.
At least five people were killed on Friday during an Israeli military raid in a Jenin refugee camp, according to the Palestinian Authority health ministry. The clashes in Jenin came a day after the Israeli monitoring group Peace Now said the Israeli government plans to build nearly 5,300 new homes in settlements across the occupied West Bank.
France's whirlwind legislative election campaign has been marred by assault and verbal attacks, with the interior minister reporting Friday that 51 candidates or political activists had been attacked during the campaign. The final round of the crucial snap vote will take place on July 7.
After leaving a trail of destruction across the eastern Caribbean, Hurricane Beryl hurtled towards Mexico's popular tourist spots on the Yucutan peninsula early Friday, prompting the country's authorities to issue a red alert. "Material things can be recovered. The most important thing is life," Mexico's outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wrote on social media as he urged people to head to storm shelters.
Iranians began voting Friday in a runoff election to replace the late president Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a helicopter crash last month. Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian, a 69-year-old heart surgeon, faces ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, a former nuclear negotiator, after a first round marred by a record-low turnout.
The Labour Party won a landslide victory in the UK general election on Thursday, making Keir Starmer the country’s first Labour prime minister in 14 years. Starmer's victory caps a remarkable political rise for the former human rights lawyer and chief prosecutor, first elected an MP in 2015.
The Queensland Reds flanker was a surprise appointment as the New Zealander's first captain since taking over from Eddie Jones this year, despite playing only five Tests -- and none for four years. He admitted the decision came as a shock. "Full surprise... Joe didn't give any heads up," said Wright, who is Australia's seventh captain in barely a year after Jones chopped and changed. "I think I will bring a team-first mindset, that's all I've ever tried to do. "I've got plenty of leaders to lean on... Читать дальше...
Japan's Nikkei 225 ended flat while the broader Topix index, which a day earlier surpassed its previous peak set in 1989, also shed some of its gains. "The fact that the Topix, which indicates the overall performance of the Japanese market, has in turn broken its own record, is news of great importance," said analyst Takuma Ikemoto of the Tokai Tokyo Intelligence Lab. The capitalisation of Japan's Prime market has also increased significantly, showing "that Japanese companies are constantly strengthening... Читать дальше...
The TreeMap, a conservation start-up, used high-resolution imagery from several satellites and two decades of data from the long-running Landsat programme to map mines and related infrastructure and track deforestation. It estimates that mining -- including pits, processing facilities, tailings areas and roads -- resulted in the clearing of 721,000 hectares (7,210 square kilometres) of forest between 2001 and 2023. An estimated 150,000 hectares of that was primary forest, areas with high carbon... Читать дальше...
