South Korea's tech giant Samsung Electronics, an official partner of the Olympics, earlier announced it was providing an Olympic edition of its advanced smartphone, the foldable Galaxy Z Flip6, to "all approximately 17,000" athletes participating in the Paris Games this year. The company and the International Olympic Committee have promoted "victory selfies" in Paris, in which medallists on the podium take group selfies using the Galaxy Z Flip6. North Korean table tennis silver medallists participated... Читать дальше...
The two climbers, both in their 30s, were presumably swept into a crevasse in the avalanche prompted by the toppling ice, they said. A French climber was found dead and four people were injured after the massive ice pinnacle -- known as a serac -- fell on Monday. "The search is over," said Jean Ailhaud, the deputy prosecutor in the Alpine town of Bonneville. "Unfortunately there is no longer any point. They were most probably hurled into the crevasse which is now covered in 10 metres (32 feet) of snow," he told AFP. Читать дальше...
Test flights for flying taxis have been scrapped in Paris during the Olympics due to delays in the certification of the engine, said the venture's promoters. In the meantime, flight demonstrations with a passengerless prototype are being organised.
Paris, the City of Light, has been a playground for a mysterious French street artist known only as "Invader" since the 1990s. The elusive mosaic master, who usually works at night and likes to maintain his anonymity, has created a new, Olympic-themed work on the wall of an embankment of the River Seine.
"We didn't come this far to go home," two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player A'ja Wilson said after the Americans ended Nigeria's fairytale run in the quarter-finals. "We're slowly starting to get our legs under us and (improve) the chemistry. We're starting to grow together," Wilson said. That's an ominous sign for Australia, but Opals coach Sandy Brondello, who coaches US stars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu at the WNBA's New York Liberty, says the Australians won't be intimidated. "Most of us play in the WNBA," Brondello said. Читать дальше...
Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus made an emotional return home to Bangladesh on Thursday to lead a new interim government after weeks of student protests forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to neighbouring India. Story by Bryan Quinn.
One goat, two elephants, and now three monkeys: British street artist Banksy thrilled fans in London on Wednesday by installing his third new artwork in three days. Story by Camille Knight.
China's men's table tennis team triumphed over host nation France with a 3-0 semi-final victory at the Paris Olympics on Thursday but the scoreline belied the closely contested matches that captivated a packed stadium of French and Chinese fans. More information with FRANCE 24's sport journalist Selina Sykes.
Britain has been hit by a series of riots after the killing of three young girls in a July 29 knife attack in Southport, northwest England, triggering a wave of false online posts that wrongly identified the suspected killer as an Islamist migrant. For more information on the role of social media in these riots, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza interviews professor of media and communication at Keel University, United Kingdom.
But the 19-year-old will be be loaned back to the Argentinian side for the 2024/25 season. Anselmino has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge, having made 10 senior appearances for Boca, starting with his professional debut in June 2023. Anselmino, who scored his first career goal in a Copa Sudamericana win over Trinidense in April, is Chelsea's eighth signing of the summer transfer window. London club Chelsea, who finished sixth in the Premier League last season, begin the new campaign... Читать дальше...
"I think it's going to be difficult waking up. Every night I watch and get goosebumps when I see guys win," the 46-year-old France coach, who won the World Cup and European Championship as a player, said on the eve of the game in Paris. "When we manage to come together we are a beautiful country, and I think we needed this after all that happened just before the competition." France came into the Games mired in a political crisis with the far right at one point threatening to win power in legislative elections last month. Читать дальше...
Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus hailed Bangladesh's "second independence" as he returned Thursday to lead his country back to democracy after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. More information with FRANCE 24 Chief Foreign Editor Rob Parsons.
The end of an era for Ugandan icon Josh Cheptegei: Why is he, arguably the greatest 5000m runner of all time, turning his back on the distance? Mbulelo Thinta, sports journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa answers in this overview of Africa's Eye on The Olympics.
Israel on Thursday said it was revoking the diplomatic status of Norwegian envoys to the West Bank, citing Oslo's "anti-Israel behaviour" since the start of the Gaza war. Norway, which recognised Palestinian statehood in May, slammed Israel's move as "extreme" and warned of negative consequences on bilateral relations. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
More than 8000 churches and mosques have been shut down in Rwanda this month for not meeting health and safety standards. Nearly half of the country's places of worship have been found to be in violation of several regulations. Its the first major crackdown since a law tightening up operations was brought in 5 years ago. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Kigali, Clement di Roma, reports.
The U.S. handed over its last military base in Niger — one of two crucial hubs for American counterterrorism operations in the country — to local authorities, the U.S. Department of Defense and Niger’s Ministry of Defense announced in a joint statement on Monday.
The civil war that has been raging in Sudan for almost 16 months has led to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. More than half the population is facing "acute food insecurity", according to the United Nations. Nearly 26 million people are now in need of emergency humanitarian aid. FRANCE 24's regional correspondent Olivia Bizot reports from Nairobi, Kenya.
One goat, two elephants, and now three monkeys: British street artist Banksy thrilled fans in London on Wednesday by installing his third new artwork in three days.
Paris' restaurants may be complaining about slow footfalls during the Olympics but there are places that have been bustling every night since the games began: national houses. They range from nightclub spaces such as Club France, Brazil, Colombia and India house to more sedate environments. Story by Oliver Farry.
The US shot-putter known for distinctive sartorial choices was back in the Olympic arena on Thursday, comfortably qualifying for Friday's women's final with a throw of 18.62m. Saunders, who prefers they/them as pronouns, won Olympic silver in Tokyo three years ago with a distinctive green and purple hairstyle and mask inspired by the Hulk. On Thursday, the 28-year-old stood out with their face covered by a black ski mask, dark sunglasses and a return of the purple and green hairstyle inspired by their Tokyo exploits. Читать дальше...
Yazan Al Bawwab is a swimmer and one of eight athletes representing Palestine at the Paris 2024 Olympics. When he swam the 100m backstroke, he was wearing the Palestinian flag on his chest and his bathing cap. "It is an honor to raise it in a country that doesn't recognize it" he said to FRANCE 24's Nadia Massih.
The 21-year-old played 21 times for the Blades in the English top-flight as they were relegated last season, having spent the previous campaign on loan in the third tier at Derby. Osula started his career with hometown club Copenhagen before moving to Yorkshire side Sheffield United in 2018. "It's a big club, a great club, so I'm very happy for the opportunity to join Newcastle United," he told his new team's website. "It's a great opportunity, and as soon as I heard about Newcastle's interest... Читать дальше...
Melissa Jefferson, who won bronze in the 100m in Paris, ran the opening leg, with Twanisha Terry taking the baton down the far straight. Terry's handover to Thomas wasn't as smooth as it could have been, however, handing the advantage to Germany. Thomas' pass to anchor-leg Richardson was clean. The 100m silver medallist then powered past Rebekka Haase to push the German quartet into second in 42.15. Switzerland took the third automatic qualifying spot. Britain won the second semi-final in 42.03sec ahead of France and Jamaica... Читать дальше...
The UK government and police breathe a sigh of relief after further anticipated far-right riots failed to materialise overnight, with thousands of anti-racism protesters instead massing on the streets. For more information, FRANCE 24's Stuart Norval interviews Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary University in London, UK.
The 26-year-old American produced one of the great Olympic performances on Wednesday coming from the clouds to become the fourth fastest man ever in the event. Hall -- who has been mentored by fellow Kansas native the 2000 Olympic 100m champion Maurice Greene -- is certainly not one who follows a conventional route. This is illustrated by where his inspiration for his "grit" as he calls it comes from. "Raising dogs and raising animals," the dog-breeding Hall told Fox4kc.com in July. "You just see the determination the animal has... Читать дальше...
