Новости за 04.02.2025

A day after French film director Christophe Ruggia was found guilty of sexually assaulting then-child actress Adèle Haenel, we take stock of how the #MeToo movement in the French film industry is faring. We discuss the ongoing debate over what to do about the art made by abusers. Finally, we find out why the choice of Juliette Binoche to preside over this year's Cannes Film Festival is part of a continued effort to address the #MeToo movement in French cinema.

In a statement Milan said that Portugal forward Felix, who only scored one league goal for Chelsea since signing from Atletico Madrid in the summer, "has signed a contract with the club lasting until 30 June 2025". Milan only announced the Felix deal Tuesday, but the required paperwork was submitted before Monday's transfer deadline. Alvaro Morata left Sergio Conceicao's side on loan to Galatasaray at the weekend and the seven-time European champions moved to bolster their forward line with Felix and Santiago Gimenez. Читать дальше...

Wintour, 75 -- already made a dame in 2017 -- was this time made a companion of honour, joining a select group never numbering more than 65 recognised for major contributions in their field. Renowned British artist Tracey Emin was also at the palace Tuesday to formally receive her damehood, after both women were named in Charles' first birthday honours list in 2023. "It's wonderful to be back at Buckingham Palace and I was completely surprised and overwhelmed to be given this great honour," said Wintour... Читать дальше...

Rubiales provoked worldwide outrage for the kiss on Jenni Hermoso after she had just helped Spain beat England in the 2023 Women's World Cup final in Australia. The scandal forced Rubiales to resign in disgrace that year and has made Hermoso an icon of the fight against macho culture and sexism in sport. Prosecutors are seeking two and a half years in prison for Rubiales, one year for sexual assault for the forced kiss and 18 months for allegedly coercing Hermoso, 34, to downplay the incident. Rubiales... Читать дальше...

The lights are also off at the University of the Witwatersrand's HIV project, a leader in the provision of services to sex workers in South Africa, a country with one of the largest HIV-positive populations in the world. They are among the several South African HIV/AIDS healthcare providers that have been confused, angry and scrambling for survival since US President Donald Trump issued a 90-day freeze last week on Washington's foreign aid. "Short-term, I hope that some money can flow so that medium- and long- term... Читать дальше...

The shooting took place in the morning at a military post in Tayasir in the northern part of the West Bank, the military said in a statement. "A terrorist fired at the soldiers at a military post in Tayasir," it said, adding the troops killed the gunman during a shootout. Two other soldiers were "severely injured" in the attack, while six were slightly wounded. Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad praised Tuesday's "heroic" attack on the checkpoint, saying "the resistance will continue until the occupation is defeated". Читать дальше...

President Donald Trump's overhaul of US foreign assistance has led to chaos in the aid and development field, leaving hundreds of contractors in a severe financial crunch with some already having to lay off staff and others facing millions of dollars in unpaid invoices. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney welcomes Dr. Paul B. Spiegel, Director of the Center for Humanitarian Health and Distinguished Professor of the Practice at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Trump has promised to fix the immigration system in the US by carrying out mass expulsions. Yet certain cities across the country – known as “sanctuary cities” – have policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration officials. FRANCE 24 spoke to Muzaffar Chishti, director of the Migration Policy Institute at New York University's School of Law, on how some local governments respond to the crackdown.

The Rwandan-backed armed group M23 announced a unilateral humanitarian "ceasefire" from Tuesday in the DR Congo's (DRC) perennially explosive east, following calls for a safe corridor for aid and hundreds of thousands of displaced people.

On January 21, less than 48 hours after a ceasefire came into effect in Gaza, the Israeli military launched an operation dubbed "Iron Wall" in Jenin, in the north of the occupied West Bank. Its stated aim is to destroy armed Palestinian groups operating there. Civilians have been asked to evacuate, but have nevertheless found themselves at the centre of a new warzone. FRANCE 24's Claire Duhamel and Luke Shrago report from Jenin, where they met some of those affected by the conflict.

The Trump administration's 10 percent tariffs on Chinese imports came into effect this Tuesday, leading to immediate retaliation from Beijing. In this special edition, we look at the different ways China retaliated to the US president's measures, which are supposed to stop the flow of the drug fentanyl to American shores. In addition, we see how last-minute talks led to both Mexico and Canada avoiding 25 percent US tariffs for at least 30 days and how businesses have reacted.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday is set to host Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, the first foreign leader to visit the White House in Trump's second term. The meeting comes as Israel and Hamas say they are ready for negotiations on a new phase in their fragile Gaza ceasefire. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, February 4: We look at reactions from the Canadian and Mexican press after US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend tariffs on imports from both countries in exchange for more policing at the borders. Is it a victory or a concession? Meanwhile, The New York Times reports on how Elon Musk has garnered alarmingly unfettered access to federal institutions and systems. Plus: we look at a key legal victory in the French #MeToo movement.

The concert was a way of saying "we are here and able to produce art," despite more than years of devastating war, Antaki told AFP after last week's performance, which drew an audience of hundreds. "We will continue, and we will be stronger and more beautiful," the 24-year-old said. After Islamist-led rebels ousted Assad on December 8, the orchestra's rehearsals and concerts were halted as Syria embarked on a delicate transition away from decades of one-family rule enforced by a repressive security apparatus. Читать дальше...

Fees for the peak spring climbing season will rise from $11,000 to $15,000 for a permit to scale the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) peak, Narayan Prasad Regmi, director general of the tourism department, told AFP. "The cost had remained constant for a decade and it was high time to revise that," he said. Costs of climbing at less popular -- and more demanding -- times of year such as during winter or the monsoon rains have also risen at similar rates, including from $5,500 to $7,500 during the autumn season. Читать дальше...

China on Tuesday countered US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese products with a series of retaliatory measures, including tariffs on multiple US imports, announcing an antitrust investigation into Google and filing a complaint with the WTO.

China countered President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs of its own on multiple U.S. imports Tuesday as well as announcing an antitrust investigation into Google and other trade measures. FRANCE 24's Yena Lee reports from Beijing.

A Frenchman on death row in Indonesia since 2007 for drug offences left prison on Tuesday ahead of his transfer to France, joining a list of long-term prisoners sent home by Jakarta in recent months.

The Knicks were humbled at home by the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday and looked to be sliding to another defeat at Madison Square Garden as Houston powered into an 11-point lead early in the fourth quarter. But Houston's double-digit lead was the cue for a New York scoring spree that saw the Knicks erupt for an astonishing 46-point fourth quarter that turned the contest on its head. Brunson led the charge with 17 points in the fourth, putting the seal on the comeback with two late free throws... Читать дальше...

El Salvador's president has offered to accept deportees from the US of any nationality, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday in what he hailed as "an offer of friendship". El Salvador opened Latin America's largest prison last year to accommodate the tens of thousands jailed under Nayib Bukele's massive crackdown on violent gangs.

Juliette Binoche, one of France's most celebrated actors, was named on Tuesday as jury president at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in May. She succeeds director Greta Gerwig in what is only the second time in the festival's history that two women have presided over the jury in a row.

Kakao, which owns an online bank, South Korea's largest taxi-hailing app, and a messaging service, announced a partnership allowing them to use ChatGPT for its new artificial intelligence services, joining a global alliance led by OpenAI amid intensifying competition in the sector. "We're excited to bring advanced AI to Kakao's millions of users and work together to integrate our technology into services that transform how Kakao's users communicate and connect," said Altman. "Kakao has a deep understanding... Читать дальше...

Humanitarian workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo rushed to tend to the dire needs of those affected by the violence caused by the Rwanda-backed M23 group's incursion into the DRC. Provisional figures estimate that hundred have been killed in the space of a few days, with 3,000 people left injured, and many more at suffering from disease.

The settlement is one of the few spots of civilisation on the only road that links the north and south of the Central Asian nation, a bustling route amid surging trade with Russia and China. Around 100 "Parisians" live in the makeshift village, which got its name from the truckers drawn to the glow of its roadside cafes, and somehow the idea of the City of Light stuck. "I stopped in Paris because the roads are closed, there's too much snow. While they grit the roads, I'm going to eat and rest," Abrahman... Читать дальше...

Netanyahu, the first foreign leader to visit the White House since Trump returned to power last month, will discuss the truce's future and efforts to end the Gaza war. Hours before their meeting, Netanyahu's office said Israel would send a delegation to the Qatari capital Doha later this week for negotiations. "Israel is preparing for the working-level delegation to leave for Doha at the end of this week in order to discuss technical details related to the continued implementation of the agreement,"... Читать дальше...