The 37-year-old is one of 120 residents of the Huarmey slums in the Ancash department who were found to have high levels of arsenic in their blood when 140 people were tested last year, according to the Ministry of Health. Some 3,000 live in this community of wooden houses facing the sea, most of them living off fishing. Behind the settlement rise the hills through which underground pipelines descend, transporting copper and zinc concentrate to Port Huarmey. Arsenic -- a highly toxic chemical --... Читать дальше...
Fanny Herrero, whose series about a Parisian talent agency has been one of France's biggest cultural exports of recent years, said she had been invited to develop a plot for the July 26 ceremony on the river Seine. "My first reflex was that the job was too big and too beautiful for me. I was scared," Herrero told Le Monde of the invitation from Paris 2024 ceremony director Thomas Jolly. "Then I said to myself that it was a unique adventure in life," she added. The ceremony would celebrate France... Читать дальше...
Speaking at a press conference in Marcoussis on his return from Argentina, where he had to deal with the arrest and subsequent indictment for aggravated rape of two players as well as the expulsion from the tour of another player for posting a racist video online, Grill said players needed "to have a sense of responsibility". He also conjectured that the two players left behind under arrest in Argentina, Hugo Auradou, 20, and Oscar Jegou, 21, would likely face trial within "nine to 14 months".... Читать дальше...
More than half a million people gathered in central Madrid late Monday to welcome the national team home a day after they beat England 2-1 in Berlin to secure Spain a record fourth European Championship crown. During the celebrations, which saw the city turned into a sea of red and yellow, several players grabbed the microphone to sing, with captain Alvaro Morata belting out "Gibraltar es espanol" -- "Gibraltar is Spanish" -- in a chant also picked up by Rodri, who plays for English club Manchester City. Читать дальше...
AFP Sport picks out the principal reactions to the departure of the 53-year-old: Players "I want to say a special thank you to the boss for always believing in me during his time with us and I would like to wish him all the best in his next steps. Thank you Gareth." -- Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who Southgate remained faithful to despite him playing for struggling Everton. He started him in all seven Euro 2024 matches. "It has been a privilege to play for England under your guidance. Memories that will stay with me forever. Читать дальше...
The party does not stop, at least for a couple more days, for the thousands of Nigeriens in Agadez who have been celebrating Bianou. The festival is a huge annual event in the key northern city.
The future of the vast mineral deposits, to be mined by Rio Tinto near the western Serbian city of Loznica, has been a perennial political fault line in the Balkan country in recent years. Billions of euros are at stake, with Rio Tinto saying the mine would provide thousands of jobs and secure Serbia's position in emerging energy markets. "The government... takes measures to restore the legal order to the state that existed before the adoption of the regulation that was declared unconstitutional," the government said. Читать дальше...
Kenyan police said they arrested on Monday (July 15) a suspected serial killer who confessed to murdering 42 women, including his wife, and discarding their dismembered bodies in a Nairobi rubbish dump.
The slower consumption growth adds to recent data showing that the world's biggest economy is cooling gradually -- a trend likely to raise the central bank's confidence that it can soon begin cutting interest rates. To ease demand and bring inflation back down sustainably, the Federal Reserve has rapidly lifted the benchmark lending rate and in recent months, held it at a decades-high level. But in June, overall retail sales was $704.3 billion, virtually unchanged from May's figure, according to the Department of Commerce. Читать дальше...
The mayor of the French capital Anne Hidalgo is set to take a long-awaited dip in the Seine on Wednesday (July 17) to demonstrate the river is clean enough to host the outdoor swimming events at the Paris Olympics, her office said. The event- as well as practice competitions have repeatedly been postponed because of bacteria and high pollution levels in the river. But swimming in the Seine was once a widespread pastime.
Two days after the Three Lions came up just short yet again -- losing the Euro 2024 final to Spain -- the 53-year-old has stepped down, deciding it is time for a "new chapter". The mild-mannered Southgate transformed England into a consistent force on the international stage after decades of under-achievement. He also reshaped the team culture, breaking down barriers that had previously existed within the camp between players from rival clubs. But he ultimately failed to end the nation's long... Читать дальше...
James Mellor ruled at the High Court in London in March that 53-year-old Craig Wright was not the mythical figure credited with first launching the cryptocurrency in 2008, following a five-week trial. The Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), a non-profit organisation set up to keep cryptocurrency technology free from patents, had sued Wright. He has claimed since 2016 that he was Satoshi Nakamoto and insisted he was the author of a white paper that unveiled what would grow to be the world's most popular cryptocurrency. Читать дальше...
France's left-wing parties fought bitterly on Tuesday (July 16) over who to put forward as prime minister, leading Communist party leader Fabien Roussel to warn they were risking a "shipwreck" despite their election success.
Ito, 25, was unveiled in the Bavarian capital on Tuesday. Last season, Bayern finished third in the league and missed out on a trophy for the first time in 12 seasons. Bayern announced the centre-back's signing in June after reportedly triggering his 30-million-euro ($32 million) release clause. While describing himself as "not the typical Japanese person", Ito said he will "try and do my bit with a lot of hard work. That's typical Japanese mentality". Ito made his debut for Japan in 2022 and has since played 19 games, scoring one goal. Читать дальше...
The striker, who had completed his medical earlier on Tuesday morning, signed a five-year contract and was handed a No. 9 shirt by club president Florentino Perez. "Wow," Mbappe said in Spanish to roars from a packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. "For years I've dreamed of playing for Real Madrid and today my dream has come true," said the 25-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain player. "I'm a happy boy. I'm going to give my life for this club," said Mbappe. Accompanied by his parents watching... Читать дальше...
He takes over the captaincy of the reigning world champions from flanker Siya Kolisi, one of many regulars being rested after a bruising, drawn two-Test series against Ireland. "Salmaan commands respect from his teammates, so we would like to congratulate him on this achievement," head coach Rassie Erasmus said of the six-cap forward. "We have no doubt that he will take on this responsibility as well as he has for the other teams he has led. "He has come through the SA Rugby ranks and he went... Читать дальше...
There are just ten days to go until the opening ceremony in Paris. Volunteers from all over France are giving their time free of charge to help make the games an event to remember.
"It's time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday's final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager," Southgate said in a statement. Names immediately bandied around as 53-year-old Southgate's successor are Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, and two former Chelsea handlers, Graham Potter and Mauricio Pochettino. Football Association CEO Mark Bullingham said Southgate had "made the impossible job possible". Southgate took over in 2016 when England's fortunes were at a low ebb,... Читать дальше...
Donald Trump made a triumphant entrance during the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday (July 16), receiving a raucous ovation from the party faithful two days after a would-be assassin's bullet grazed his right ear. The former president appeared moved by the response as he stood in a box alongside members of his family and Senator J.D. Vance, Trump's choice for running mate announced earlier in the day. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle tells us more about Trump's pick.
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was on Tuesday poised to resign but lead a caretaker government with restricted powers until after the Paris Olympics amid parliamentary deadlock in France. The leftist alliance New Popular Front has still not managed to name a consensus candidate for prime minister after snap legislative elections earlier this month.
Thousands of people in Madrid welcomed Spain's squad home on Monday (July 15) after they beat England to win Euro 2024.
Under the rule, players who approach a referee to discuss a decision will be given yellow cards. The German FA said the rule would be adopted in both men's and women's football from the professional level through to local leagues. The rule, designed to promote more respect for referees and clearer interactions with match officials, was implemented in all UEFA club competitions early in July. Several yellow cards were handed out for non-captains approaching referees at Euro 2024. A total of... Читать дальше...
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international joins for a reported fee of 21 million euros (23 million dollars) plus up to 5 million euros in add-ons, which makes the deal both a record purchase for Stuttgart and a record sale for Augsburg. Stuttgart, who needed to win a relegation playoff to stay in the Bundesliga in 2023, surprisingly finished second in the table last season, ahead of perennial champions Bayern Munich. The second-place finish meant Stuttgart qualified for the Champions League for the first time since 2009-10. Читать дальше...
A second wave of Kenyan police left for Haiti on Tuesday as part of a UN-backed security mission in a bid to restore order to the violence-wracked Caribbean nation. The mission is not without controversy, however, as Human Rights Watch has expressed concerns over its funding and watchdogs have raised the alarm over human rights abuses.
Miramas is home to Kenya's delegation training camp before the Olympics begin.
