The Lebanese parliament has finally elected a new president. Since 2022 there has been no head of state in the country and this political vacuum has signifigantly impacted the nation, not only politically and economically, but also in regard to the escalating conflicts in the region. Joseph Aoun managed to win enough votes in the second round of voting this afternoon. He said a new era has begun for Lebanon. Solange Mougin has more on who Joseph Aoun is.
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On Wednesday, the Israeli army announced it had discovered the body of a 53 year old Bedouin Arab hostage in the Gaza Strip, who'd been seized in the October 7th attack. Soldiers are now investigating "findings which raise serious concerns" for the life of his 22 year old son, also a hostage. Both were thought to have been alive before this announcement. The news comes as hostages' families continue to demand a ceasefire, which the US said Wednesday is "close" to fruition.
After two years of a presidential vacuum, Lebanese army chief Joseph Aoun was elected president Thursday in the second round of a parliamentary vote. Addressing parliament shortly after the vote, Aoun emphasised the need for reforms and said his tenure would be focused on national reconstruction and maintaining Lebanon's territorial integrity. FRANCE 24's Rawad Taha reports from Beirut.
Gloucester-Hartpury lock Aldcroft, capped 58 times by England, will skipper the Red Roses in the upcoming Women's Six Nations and the home Rugby World Cup, which starts in August. The 28-year-old, who succeeds Marlie Packer as skipper, has previously led England on several occasions, with her first match as captain an 89-0 thrashing of the United States in November 2021. England women's coach John Mitchell hailed Aldcroft as a "phenomenal rugby player", saying: She leads by example through her world-class actions... Читать дальше...
The 32-year-old pleaded guilty to a single charge of domestic abuse of his ex-partner, Gillian Hogg, when he appeared in court in Scotland on November 4. He admitted shouting and swearing, tracking Gillian Hogg's movements and sending her messages that were alarming and distressing in nature. Sheriff Peter Paterson sentenced Hogg to a community payback order with one year of supervision when he appeared at the court for sentencing on Thursday. He also imposed another non-harassment order barring Hogg... Читать дальше...
Calm had returned to the Chadian capital N’Djamena, a spokesman for the military-ruled government said Thursday after an armed attack on the presidential palace by a 24-member commando unit the previous day was crushed.
A heavily armed commando attacked the Chadian presidential palace in the capital N'Djamena on Wednesday evening, before being overpowered by the presidential guard. The government has said 19 people were killed in the fighting, of which 18 were members of the commando unit that launched the assault. A story by Matthew-Mary Caruchet.
A fast-moving fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday night, threatening one of Los Angeles’ most iconic spots as firefighters battled to get under control three other major blazes that killed five people, put 130,000 people under evacuation orders and ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to inland Pasadena. FRANCE 24's correspondent, Wassim Cornet has more.
Lebanese parliament convened Thursday to make yet another effort to elect a president, filling a vacuum that's lasted for more than two years. FRANCE 24's correspondent, Rawad Taha has more.
The 27-year-old centre-back has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at Molineux, with the option of an extra 12 months. Agbadou started his professional career with Monastir in Tunisia and had a spell at Eupen in the Belgian Pro League before moving to Reims. He has spent the past two-and-a-half seasons playing for the Ligue 1 side and captained the team this season. Agbadou said he was looking forward to making his debut at a "historic club". "I'm a player who likes to play football, I'm strong also... Читать дальше...
With its vivid plumage and sweet trill, the goldfinch has long been revered in Algeria, but the national obsession has also driven illegal hunting, prompting calls to protect the songbird.
Senegal's moving ahead with plans to put more of its own identity and culture into key streets and has begun changing the name of landmarks named after french colonial figures. It is part of president Basirrou Diamaye Faye push to better celebrate the country's rich, indiginous cultural heritage. Caitlin Kelly and Elimane Ndao report.
Back in November, Moldova's President Maia Sandu was narrowly re-elected to a second term, despite alleged Russian interference. Sandu partly owes her victory to the vote of the largely pro-European diaspora, which represents almost a third of the Moldovan population and 20 percent of the electorate. But back home, part of the population remains firmly attached to its Soviet past and is denouncing the election result. The topic is divisive, even within families. Our correspondent reports.
Mozambique's main opposition leader returned from self-imposed exile on Thursday clutching a bible and saying he still rejects the results of a disputed election last year that has sparked more than two months of protests and a violent crackdown by security forces. FRANCE 24's correspondent, Tom Canetti tells us more.
Cameroonian bishops have increasingly added their voices to those calling for political change in the country as it heads into an election countdoan year. Paul Biya is the world's oldest leader and one of its longest serving presidents as he's held the post for 42 years. He's still not formally declared his candidacy for October’s polls but some religious leaders have spoken up saying that an 8th term would be against the country's interests. FRANCE 24's correspondent Indira Ayuk has more.
Consumer prices in China grew barely 0.1% in December compared to a year before, marking the fourth consecutive month that price increases have slowed down. This raises the threat of a deflationary spiral which would further damage the country's economy. The Chinese government has made boosting domestic consumer spending its top priority for 2025. Also in this edition, we look at the economic incentives behind Mark Zuckerberg's decision to get rid of third-party fact checkers.
Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun failed to garner the two-thirds majority to become president in the first round of a parliamentary vote for the much-needed head of state. FRANCE 24's correspondent Rawad Tahar tells us more.
The world biggest humanitarian disaster continues to claim victims as the war in Sudan drags on. On Wednesday, 20 months on since the conflict began, the US called the actions of one-half of the conflict, genocidal and slapped sanctions on its leader. Mohamed Hamdan Dahl, known as Hemedti leads the RSD paramilitary forces that have been battle the army for control of the country since April 2023… but the army has also been accused of atrocities in a war that’s cost a conservatively estimated 150,000 lives.. For more... Читать дальше...
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, January 9: The commander-in-chief of the army, Joseph Aoun, emerges as a favourite in Lebanon's election for president. It's the country's thirteenth attempt in two years to find a leader. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg's decision to kill fact-checking on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram sparks outrage but also support. Donald Trump continues to roil – and worry – Europe over his threat to take over Greenland by force, if necessary. Plus: French coach Dider Deschamps says he'll step down after the 2026 World Cup.
An Italian journalist detained in Iran for three weeks was freed Wednesday. 29 year old Cecilia Sala left Tehran after what Italian authorities called “intensive work on diplomatic and intelligence channels.”
