France observed a minute of silence on December 23 for the victims of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte.
Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is rebuilding his government following the fall of the Assad regime. At a meeting with the Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan, he vowed that all weapons in the territory would be brought under government control.
The 31-year-old is one of five players, alongside Conor Murray, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson and Peter O'Mahony, to have won five Six Nations titles with Ireland. Henshaw has won 77 Ireland caps since making his debut against the USA in 2013, scoring 10 tries. He started all three Tests for the British and Irish Lions on their 2021 tour to South Africa. "Even though we have enjoyed some success in recent years, there is great hunger within Irish Rugby to continue driving forward," said Henshaw.... Читать дальше...
Two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea in ‘an apparent case of friendly fire’ on December 22. Both pilots survived. The incident, though not a result of hostile fire, underscores how dangerous Yemen's Red Sea corridor has become. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels later claimed they ‘targeted’ the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman on Saturday. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday that his country would act against the Houthis as it has against other Iranian allies.
President-elect Donald Trump on December 22 pledged to 'stop the transgender lunacy' on day one of his presidency, as Republicans - set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House - continue their push against LGBTQ rights. David Smith tells us more.
By commuting the death sentences of 37 of 40 federal inmates on Monday, US President Joe Biden leaves very few prisoners on federal death row before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20, 2025.
Relief efforts are ongoing in Mayotte following severe flooding that caused widespread damage and displacement. The recent verdicts in the Mazan case have sparked mixed reactions, raising questions about justice and accountability. Meanwhile, Nicolas Sarkozy's corruption conviction has been upheld by France's top court.
The bright red truck of CinemaTdour, or "moving cinema", has transformed parking lots and factory grounds in underserved towns and neighbourhoods across the North African country into pop-up theatres. In the central town of Djemmal, dozens of workers unloaded the expandable truck, easily setting up a fully equipped outdoor movie theatre with 100 seats. "The screen is huge, and the sound effects are amazing," said Elhani, who had so far only watched films on his phone or computer. He had "never had the chance to go to a movie theatre"... Читать дальше...
France's new government will not be announced before 1700 GMT Monday evening due to a day of mourning for the victims of the disaster in cyclone-hit Mayotte, the French presidential office said.
France on Monday observes a national day of mourning set by President Emmanuel Macron for the victims of Cyclone Chido on the French overseas territory of Mayotte. More than a week after the storm hit, the official death toll is 35, although authorities say the real toll could be in the hundreds or even thousands.
The Australian, who is ranked 12th in the world for doubles, admitted to a breach of the regulations relating to the use of a "prohibited method" and had "requested to enter into a provisional suspension on December 10." No other details were divulged. "Time served under provisional suspension will be credited against any future sanction," the ITIA said, with the ban coming into effect on December 12. Under the suspension, the 26-year-old is prohibited from playing in, coaching at, or attending... Читать дальше...
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has said he aimed to announce his new administration “before Christmas”. Amid a looming budget crisis, France on Monday was on tenterhooks as the country awaited its fourth government in a year.
"Vengeance Most Fowl" will air on the BBC on Christmas Day for the first time before being made available on the Netflix platform from January 3 worldwide. Inventor and director Nick Park has returned to the technology theme that he explored in his 1993 Oscar-winning hit "The Wrong Trousers", but updated to take into account the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). The tale centres on tea and cheese-loving Wallace's latest invention: an "intelligent" robotic gnome called Norbot, which helps around the house and garden... Читать дальше...
The common bread Ghafori has made for 27 years is fluffy with a satisfying crunchy edge, where each piece has been slapped onto the wall of an earthen oven sunk into the floor. Afghans rely on bread, he told AFP. So he and his colleagues, each in charge of one part of the five-step process, take pride in their work. "We always try to provide good bread for people, our customers must be satisfied," he said in the north of the Afghan capital. Piles of bread -- some round, some stretched into canoe-like shapes... Читать дальше...
Vietnam’s new Decree 147, effective Christmas Day, mandates social media users verify their identities and allows authorities to demand user data and remove content deemed "illegal". Critics argue the law threatens freedom of expression and exposes dissidents to increased risks of arrest and self-censorship.
A holiday-thinned week got off to a healthy start after last week's sell-off sparked by the US central bank's outlook that suggested officials will not lower borrowing costs as much as previously hoped over the next 12 months. Sharp losses in reaction to the forecasts were pared after data showed the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, the Fed's preferred gauge of inflation, came in at 2.4 percent on-year in November. While the reading was up slightly from October, it was lower than expected... Читать дальше...
Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino rejected US President-elect Donald Trump’s threats to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, calling them baseless and affirming Panama’s sovereignty over the waterway. Trump, who criticised Panama’s management and raised concerns about China’s influence, warned that the US might demand the canal’s return if operations were not "secure and reliable."
At a conference for young conservatives in Arizona Sunday, US President-elect Donald Trump said the official policy of his upcoming administration would be the recognition of only two genders, male and female, as he pledged to end "transgender lunacy” on the first day of his presidency.
It was an especially painful loss for the Eagles, who saw quarterback Jalen Hurts depart in the first quarter with a concussion. Philadelphia failed to clinch the NFC East division title, and fell out of a tie for the best record in the NFC, still shared by the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings who both won on Sunday to improve to 13-2. The Commanders shook off five turnovers to win, piling up 22 points in the fourth quarter. Daniels, the second overall pick in this year's draft, found Jamison... Читать дальше...
Only 12 trucks have distributed food and water in northern Gaza since October, Oxfam reported Sunday, accusing Israel of systematic delays and obstruction amid the worsening humanitarian crisis. The aid group highlighted incidents where aid-receiving shelters were shelled within hours.
The Commanders piled up 22 points in the fourth quarter, rookie signal-caller Daniels finding Jamison Crowder with a nine-yard touchdown pass with six seconds left to secure what had seemed an unlikely win. The Eagles, who hadn't lost since September, were without Hurts for most of the game after he hit his head on the turf after a tackle in the first quarter and was ruled out with a concussion. Kenny Pickett replaced him and threw for 143 yards with a touchdown and an interception, but at 12-3... Читать дальше...
