Новости за 09.01.2025

The EU has rejected claims by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that it is engaged with censorship. This follows Tuesday's shock announcement that the company would no longer use independent fact checkers in the US. The social media platform said its decision was to promote free speech as there was too much content being censored, even accidentally. Meta is studying how this decision will fare under EU law. EU digital rules stipulate that risk analysis must be carried out before major platforms carry out such a change.

Israeli forces have recovered the body of a hostage held in Gaza, the military said Wednesday, adding that it was identifying additional remains that could belong to another captive. The recovery of Yosef AlZayadni, 53, from an underground tunnel comes as Israel and Hamas are considering a ceasefire and hostage release deal. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky has more.

The 128 lebanese lawmakers could elect army chief Joseph Aoun as president Thursday after more than two years of deadlock, in a much-needed step to help lift the war-battered country out of financial crisis. FRANCE 24's journalist Shirli Sitbon has more.

The Englishman, who has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at the London Stadium, has been out of management since he was fired by Chelsea in April 2023. West Ham said in a statement that Potter was a highly sought-after coach who was the "board's unanimous choice". He takes charge with the Hammers languishing 14th in the Premier League, seven points above the relegation zone, after just six wins in 20 league matches during Lopetegui's six-month tenure. "Very excited, very proud," Potter said at his first press conference on Thursday. Читать дальше...

Former president Jimmy Carter honoured with state funeral in Washington at Washington National Cathedral before a second service and burial in his tiny Georgia hometown.

President Joe Biden will deliver the eulogy for Jimmy Carter in Washington during the state funeral for the 39th US president on Thursday. Biden’s living predecessors — Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump — are expected to join around 3,000 mourners at the service.

Blinken had been expected to remain in Italy through the weekend to join President Joe Biden but the outgoing US leader scrapped his trip, which was to include an audience with Pope Francis, to address wildfires sweeping Los Angeles. Blinken, on a trip that has taken him to South Korea, Japan and France, was heading on Thursday from Paris and will meet for dinner in Rome with counterparts from Britain, France, Germany and Italy. In Paris on Wednesday, Blinken said the United States was united with the Europeans on seeking a peaceful... Читать дальше...

Lebanon's parliament on Thursday looked set to elect army chief Joseph Aoun as the country's new president after a Hezbollah-backed candidate withdrew from the race, ending more than two years of political deadlock. FRANCE 24's Rawad Taha reports from Beirut.

Former French president Nicholas Sarkozy went on trial January 6 for allegedly accepting some €50 million from late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to fund his successful 2007 presidential bid . The accusations involve a dozen defendants of various nationalities as well as spy chiefs, suitcases of cash and a mysterious drowning in Vienna.

The American duo allowed their opponents few chances in quarter-final routs, with Pegula dispatching fatigued compatriot Ashlyn Krueger 6-4, 2-0 through retirement. Krueger, a lucky loser from qualifying, was feeling the effects of nine matches over the past 12 days in Brisbane and Adelaide. World number seven Pegula, last year's US Open finalist, played doubles with Krueger this week and knew her partner was tired. "It's never fun to win with a retirement," said the 30-year-old, who will face... Читать дальше...

Lebanon’s parliament was set Thursday to make yet another effort to elect a president, filling a vacuum that's lasted for more than two years.

Lebanon's parliament on Thursday looked set to elect army chief Joseph Aoun as the country's new president after a Hezbollah-backed candidate withdrew from the race, ending more than two years of political deadlock.

Stewart, with his distinctive spiky blond hair and raspy voice, dominated pop charts during the 1970s and 1980s with hits like "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Young Turks", notching up more than 250 million record sales worldwide. He also made headlines for a prolific love life that included relationships with a string of models and actresses including Britt Ekland. Despite his landmark birthday, Stewart says he has no plans to retire. "I love what I do, and I do what I love. I'm fit, have a full... Читать дальше...

Italy's Sinner defeated Russia's Daniil Medvedev in last year's final in Melbourne to secure his first major and went on to add the US Open and ATP Finals crowns to his collection. But the top seed will begin his title defence under a doping cloud after twice testing positive for traces of the steroid clostebol in March. He was exonerated by the International Tennis Integrity Agency but is awaiting the outcome of an appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency. The 23-year-old could meet Greece's Stefanos... Читать дальше...

A new wildfire broke out late Wednesday in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles after other fires in the region killed at least five people, destroyed hundreds of homes and forced authorities to issue evacuation orders to more than 100,000 people. City authorities reported "zero containment" due to dry, hurricane-force winds.

The holders head to Durban with a full-strength team attempting to lock up a last-16 place with one game to go, next Sunday's home game with Leicester. Dupont was rested for Toulouse's league clash with La Rochelle last weekend, but has been in fine form since returning to the 15-a-side game following his Olympic sevens gold medal in July. "He's a special, talented player and he is a big part of how Toulouse play," Nche told reporters of the scrum-half. "We obviously have to deal with it and not get caught with our pants around our knees. Читать дальше...

After US President-Elect Donald Trump stated the Gulf of Mexico should be renamed the "Gulf of America", Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum joked on Wednesday that the US should be renamed the "Mexican United States". Sheinbaum reminded Trump that the United Nations only recognizes the body of water's current name, but reiterated that, less than two weeks prior to Trump's inauguration, she wanted to cultivate "good relations" with the incoming president.

Health experts say that a flu-like virus currently circulating in China, HMPV, poses far less of a risk to health than the Covid-19 virus did when it emerged five years ago, since people around the world already have some immunity against it.

France 24 correspondent Wassim Cornet reports from Los Angeles, where wildfires continued to surround Los Angeles on Wednesday, killing at least five people and burning over 1,000 structures, as firefighters struggle to control the blaze.

Venezuela's opposition is speaking out against the arrest of a prominent pro-democracy activist and a member of the opposition party, among others, ahead of the inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro, who will be sworn in for a third term.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum responded sarcastically on Wednesday to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Standing before a global map in her daily press briefing, Sheinbaum proposed dryly that North America should be renamed “América Mexicana,” or “Mexican America,” because a founding document dating from 1814 that preceded Mexico's constitution referred to it that way.

At the same time, perennial debates over suburban sprawl and forest management are intensifying, spurred by political mudslinging from incoming President Donald Trump and his close ally Elon Musk. "We see these fires spread when it is hot and dry and windy, and right now all of those conditions are in place in southern California," Kristina Dahl, vice president for science at Climate Central, told AFP. "The clearest climate signal for those three conditions is with the temperature," she added. Читать дальше...

They have gathered above Santa Monica Canyon, near the upscale Pacific Palisades neighborhood where devastating flames first broke out among multi-million dollar mansions on Tuesday. Residents continue to evacuate, or return briefly to collect their belongings. Gusts are still so strong that expensive Teslas and Alfa Romeos rock on their tires. A police car with a megaphone orders bystanders to "leave the area now." "You got the ashes to worry about in your lungs. You got your life to worry about... Читать дальше...

Following the visit of the French and German foreign ministers to Syria on January 3, a photo where we see Minister Annalena Baerbock blurred in official photos of this state visit started to circulate online. Many claim that the Syrian government were behind these blurred photos. While, Syrian leader, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, declined to shake hands with the German female minister during this visit. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.

Meta chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday announced changes to content moderation on Facebook and Instagram long sought by conservatives. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Henry Peck, Senior Campaigner on Digital Threats at Global Witness. He says that Meta, like X, is in a 'race to the bottom' and it's washing its hands of the responsibility to preserve a level of trust and safety and provide robust content moderation.