Gaza's civil defence agency said two other Israeli strikes later on Thursday elsewhere in the territory killed 14 Palestinians. The Israeli military confirmed it had carried out the overnight strike on the area of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, which it said targeted deputy police chief Hussam Shahwan over his alleged role in planning attacks against Israeli troops. The civil defence agency said Shahwan was among 11 people killed in the strike, which according to the rescuers and authorities... Читать дальше...
Hundreds of Syrian soldiers and officers lined up to reconcile their status on Wednesday, the first day of the new year, outside a reconciliation center in Homs in central Syria. Former soldiers were aiming to register their details with the new interim government so they could get new identity cards that would allow them to live and move freely in Syria.
Some may be nursing a sore head today, after New Year festivities… But not everyone, as more and more consumers indulge in non-alcoholic drinks instead. Improvements in these drinks' taste have already won over a lot of people in France in the last couple of years. Now French manufacturers are trying to up the range.
In Senegal, the case of a 9-year-old girl, pregnant after being raped by her Koran teacher, has sparked debate and outrage -- particularly from rights organisations. In Senegal, victims of rape and incest are required to carry their pregnancies to term, under threat of two years in prison and a significant fine. The lack of response from political figures has led activists to fear that the law will remain unchanged.
Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli air strike killed at least 15 people in the territory's north on Wednesday, in what it called the first deadly attack of the New Year. Since October 6, the military has been conducting a major land and air offensive in northern Gaza, particularly targeting Jabalia and its adjacent refugee camp.
Investigators in New Orleans were searching on Thursday for what motivated a US Army veteran flying an ISIS flag from his truck to plow into a crowd of New Year's revelers, killing 15 people and injuring 30 more before dying in a shootout with police. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet reports.
The New Orleans truck attack suspect, identified by the FBI as 42-year-old US citizen Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was an army veteran who served as an IT specialist before earning a bachelor's degree in computer systems. He was twice-married and experienced financial difficulties, according to divorce papers.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol continued on Thursday to resist arrest inside his residence for a third day following his impeachment over a failed martial law bid on December 3. Facing possible arrest, imprisonment, or the death penalty, Yoon remains defiant, vowing to "fight" authorities.
There will be at least one change to the side that lost the fourth Test at Melbourne this week by 184 runs after pace bowler Akash Deep was ruled out with a back problem. Either Harshit Rana or Prasidh Krishna could play instead in the match which begins in Sydney on Friday. Opening batsman Rohit has failed to get past 10 runs in any of his five innings in Australia, with speculation mounting that the veteran could be axed. The captain was not at India's eve-of-match press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Читать дальше...
Persimmons are popular in Taiwan where people travel hours to buy bags and boxes of the sweet dried fruit to take home to their families or give away to friends. But changing weather and an ageing population are posing a threat to the century-old industry, forcing some farmers to look at alternative ways to maximise returns -- or get out altogether. Lo's harvest was down by more than a third in 2024, Taiwan's hottest year on record, after some of his trees failed to bloom and two typhoons in October stripped many of their leaves and fruit. Читать дальше...
With leading scorer Jalen Brunson sidelined with tightness in his right calf and Miles McBride also absent, Towns and Hart picked up the slack. Towns added 21 rebounds and Hart scored 15 points with 14 rebounds and 12 assists and Mikal Bridges chipped in 27 points. "Over the course of a season, whether it's injury, illness, foul trouble -- you need everybody," Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said of the team's ability to keep the surge going despite being short-handed. "As a team, if you prioritize winning and doing what's best for the group... Читать дальше...
Several square blocks of the main entertainment district were blocked off after the attack, in which authorities said a US military veteran plowed a pickup truck into pedestrians, killing at least 15 people and leaving a tear in the heart of the city known as the Big Easy. "We're all numb," Ken Williams, a Creole chef who grew up in New Orleans and moonlights as a candy seller in the city's usually raucous French Quarter, told AFP. "Everybody is feeling shocked about what happened," the 65-year-old added. Читать дальше...
A US Army veteran with an Islamic State flag and "hellbent" on carnage steered a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year revelers in New Orleans on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet reports from New Orleans.
China is the leading emitter of the greenhouse gases scientists say are driving global warming, though Beijing has pledged that carbon dioxide emissions will peak by 2030 and be brought to net zero by 2060. The average national temperature for 2024 was 10.92 degrees Celsius (51.66 Fahrenheit), 1.03 degrees higher than average -- "the warmest year since the start of full records in 1961", the China Meteorological Administration said on its news site Wednesday night. "The top four warmest years ever were the past four years... Читать дальше...
New Zealand have already wrapped up the three-match series having won the first two games when the Sri Lankan middle order failed to fire. But Perera was determined to show there was fight the visitors as he plundered four sixes and 13 fours in his 46-ball innings to register the fastest century by a Sri Lankan in T20 internationals. He was helped by being dropped on 15 and 60 before he was caught at point by Rachin Ravindra off Daryl Mitchell in the penultimate over. Perera featured in partnerships... Читать дальше...
The offices of Jeju Air and the Muan airport operator were raided Thursday as South Korea conducts an investigation into the Flight 2216 crash that killed 179 people. Jeju Air chief executive officer Kim E-bae was banned from leaving South Korea during the probe into the country's worst aviation disaster.
The embattled leader issued the bungled declaration on December 3 that led to his impeachment and has left him facing arrest, imprisonment or, at worst, the death penalty. Supporters and opponents of Yoon have since camped outside his presidential residence, while members of his security team have blocked attempted police raids in a dramatic stand-off. Yoon has gone to ground but remained unrepentant as the crisis has rolled on, issuing a defiant message to his base days before an arrest warrant expires on January 6. Читать дальше...
Sainz's fourth title came when he was 61 -- the oldest winner of the race and the first Dakar victory for German outfit Audi. Now 62, the Spaniard -- the father of Ferrari Formula One driver Carlos Sainz Jr -- recently became a grandfather, but the two-time world rally champion known as 'El Matador' professes to be in fine form. "Personally I've done everything I can to arrive in a good physical condition and I will give everything to try to have a good race," Sainz said at the launch of his new Ford Raptor car. Читать дальше...
Germans celebrate New Year's Eve with a particularly intense usage of fireworks, which spurs a recurrent debate about outlawing the most powerful devices, given the high number of injuries each year, as well as the pollution and noise they cause. Thirty law enforcement officers were injured, including one seriously wounded by an illegally manufactured firework, said police spokesman Florian Nath. Some 400 people were detained in the capital Berlin overnight, police said, adding that contrary to previous years... Читать дальше...
International outrage follows a New Year's Eve attack in New Orleans' French Quarter, where a suspect driving a truck killed at least 15 and injured dozens. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.
The movie, which won for best screenplay at the 2024 Venice film festival, has proved popular with Brazilian audiences, and scores a lofty 90 percent on the Rotten Tomatoes review aggregation website. The Oscar nominations will be announced on January 17. "I'm Still Here" is on the shortlist to compete in the Best International Film category. It is also up for a Golden Globe award on Sunday. The movie is based on the true story of Rubens Paiva, a leftist politician who disappeared under the dictatorship he opposed. Читать дальше...
Fast bowler Mitchell Starc retained his place for Friday's match despite carrying a rib niggle and will line up in the attack alongside Pat Cummins, Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon. "Mitchy obviously hasn't quite got the runs or wickets he would have liked this series and felt like it was time for a freshen up," said skipper Cummins. "Beau's been with the squad and been great. "It's a shame for Mitchy because we know how much he brings to the team, but we feel like now is a good time for Beau to... Читать дальше...
Milan enforces Italy's strictest smoking ban, fining individuals 40 to 240 euros for smoking on city streets or crowded public areas. The air quality ordinance, passed in 2020, aims to combat pollution, sparking mixed reactions among residents.
