Новости за 05.02.2025

Palestinians view Donald Trump's vision to forcibly transfer hundreds of thousands of civilians out of the Gaza Strip and develop it as a tourist destination as ethnic cleansing. Countries throughout the Middle East and across the globe see the plan as an attempt to drive civilians from their homeland. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Nadia Massih welcomes Dr. Dalal Iriqat, Associate Professor at the Arab American University Palestine and AlQuds columnist.

Rubiales sparked worldwide outrage for the kiss on 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. Rafael Hermoso, the striker's older brother, said former women's national team coach Jorge Vilda asked him on the flight back to Spain to "convince" his sister to record a video with Rubiales to show she was not bothered by the kiss. Читать дальше...

In 2024, the overall US trade deficit grew to $918.4 billion, widening 17 percent from 2023 as imports ballooned more than exports, said the Commerce Department. The trade deficit in goods also reached a new record for the year, in official data going back to 1960. The high figures could attract renewed scrutiny under the new US administration, with Trump already threatening tariffs on major US partners over trade imbalances and other issues. Over the weekend, Trump announced fresh duties on the... Читать дальше...

He owned stables, stud farms and an auction house, his horses winning many of the great races across seven decades. AFP look at five things about the Aga Khan's sporting world. - Winter Olympian - Before he got into racing, the Aga Khan was already a keen skier. "I like the atmosphere in ski racing," he said. "It is a democratic sport. One's name does not count." While too busy to focus full time on the slopes, he was good enough to train with the Austrian team. In 1962 he participated in the... Читать дальше...

From Angelina Jolie as opera star Maria Callas to the third Paddington Bear instalment and a movie about the Olympic tragedy of September 5, 1972, Eve Jackson and film critic Emma Jones take us through the releases of the week.

The Central Intelligence Agency offered buyouts to its entire workforce February 4, citing an aim to bring the agency in line with US President Donald Trump's priorities, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

El Salvador has offered to take in people deported from the US for entering the country illegally and to house some of the country’s violent criminals, even if they’re American citizens.

The maker of one of the most remarkable films released last year has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how he gained access to and followed the Taliban just after they retook control of Afghanistan in 2021. Part of the film follows the Taliban around a vast former US complex known as Hollywood Gate, which was full of some of the $7 billion worth of military equipment left behind by the Americans. That included tactical fighter jets and M16 rifles. The film has been shortlisted for Best Documentary Feature Film at the Oscars. Читать дальше...

President Donald Trump's proposal that the United States 'take over' the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its Palestinian residents was swiftly rejected and denounced on February 5 by American allies and adversaries alike. In Israel, 'even among those on the far-right who seem happy about the notion of Gazans being gone, there is an acknowledgment in the same time that this is not a possible reality', France 24's correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky explains.

Los Blancos were beaten 1-0 at relegation-battling Espanyol on Saturday and subsequently sent a furious letter to the Spanish football federation blasting the country's refereeing as "rigged" and "completely discredited". Madrid were angry after Espanyol defender Carlos Romero avoided a red card for hacking down striker Kylian Mbappe and went on to score the winning goal. "This (letter) is their choice, they do it like this, it's not our way -- I said no excuses and we will do it like that," Flick... Читать дальше...

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is expected to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office. All the while, risk analysis firm Eurasia Group is giving a 70-percent chance that the government will "fall in the next few months". As French politics remain in disarray since President Emmanuel Macron called snap elections last year, FRANCE 24's Genie Godula welcomes Paul Smith, Associate Professor in French History and Politics at the University of Nottingham.

Steve Smith's men blew the hosts out of the water in the opening contest, winning by an innings and 242 runs -– the heaviest defeat Sri Lanka has suffered in Test cricket. That game -- also played in Galle -- was on a good batting deck, but the pitch for the second Test looks a different beast altogether. "This looks like a very dry surface. Dare say it's going to turn square," Smith told reporters on Wednesday. "We're not naming a team just yet. We'll take a call in the morning once we have... Читать дальше...

Gascon, the first transgender woman Oscar nominee for best actress, has seen her path to glory seriously compromised by her posts about Islam, US anti-racism protests, and even the Oscars themselves which she called an "ugly gala". From being a symbol of diversity embraced by Hollywood, she has risked alienating left-leaning members of the Academy who decide the Oscar winners -- despite her apologies and insistence that she is "not a racist". On Tuesday, Hollywood trade outlets reported that distributor Netflix... Читать дальше...

Phase two of the three-phase deal is intended to focus on agreements on the release of the remaining hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.

President Donald Trump's proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip, redevelop the war-torn territory into “the Riviera of the Middle East.” and permanently resettle its Palestinian residents was swiftly rejected and denounced on Wednesday by American allies and adversaries alike. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Eve Irvine welcomes H.E. Ambassador Hind Khoury, Palestinian Economist and former Palestinian Ambassador to France.

He was the founder and president of the Aga Khan Development Network, which employs 96,000 people and finances development programmes particularly in Asia and Africa. "His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family," the foundation said in a statement. "The announcement of his designated successor will follow," the statement added... Читать дальше...

Trump’s suggestion came at a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who smiled several times as the president detailed a plan to build new settlements for Palestinians outside the Gaza Strip, and for the US to take 'ownership' in redeveloping the war-torn territory into 'the Riviera of the Middle East.'

French national Serge Atlaoui returned to his home country on Wednesday after spending 18 years on death row in Indonesia for alleged drug offences. Jakarta authorised Atlaoui's return on “humanitarian grounds” and left it to the French government to grant him either clemency, amnesty or a reduced sentence.

Five years after Brexit came into force, tensions are mounting in Calais between French lorry drivers and the British authorities. Some companies are threatening to stop delivering to the other side of the border, while others fear they'll soon be out of business. Every day, stowaways try to sneak onto trucks in an attempt to reach the UK. For each migrant stopped, the hauliers have to pay a fine, but these have become astronomical. Since last year, the amounts have increased five-fold to reach up to €12,000. Читать дальше...

The American veteran will have stiff competition in the second of the two speed events, however, not least from Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami and the Italian squad headed by Federica Brignone and Sofia Goggia. AFP Sports looks at five things ahead of the first individual medal race in the Austrian resort: Return of the Vonn In the absence of Mikaela Shiffrin, who won silver and bronze in the last two world champs, Vonn, Lauren Macuga and Breezy Johnson will be carrying American hopes. Macuga notched... Читать дальше...

Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan are the only countries where polio is endemic, and militants have for decades targeted vaccination teams and their security escorts. A police officer guarding polio vaccinators in the northwest was shot dead by militants on Monday, the first day of the annual campaign that is due to last a week. In Kashmir, health worker Manzoor Ahmad trudged up snowy mountains as temperatures dipped to minus six degrees Celsius (21 degrees Fahrenheit) to administer polio vaccinations in the region. Читать дальше...

Mosul's emblematic leaning minaret – known as the Al-Hadba or "hunchback" – has been rebuilt brick by brick, symbolising the rescue of the Iraqi city's priceless heritage after it was reduced to rubble in the fight for the capital of the Islamic State group's self-proclaimed "caliphate".

The US Postal Service has suspended the shipments of parcels from China and Hong Kong, rattling Chinese e-commerce brands like Shein and Temu. While no explanation was given, the statement comes a day after the Trump administration closed the "de minimis" loophole, which allowed parcels under $800 to enter the US duty free. Also in this edition, Canadian consumers are turning their backs on US-made goods after Donald Trump's threat of imposing 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a huge new investment in The Louvre. A first part of the plan, to include the new entrance, the special spot for the Mona Lisa and new exhibition rooms under one of the museum's courtyards, is to cost around 400 million euros, according to Macron's team. But why is that necessary? France 24's James André takes us on a tour of the building.

President Donald Trump's plan for the United States to take over the war-ravaged Gaza Strip and develop it economically heighten fears among Palestinians in Gaza of being driven out of the coastal strip. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney welcomes Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington and "Lecturer in international affairs at George Washington University.