Thousands protested on February 4 in Vienna against negotiations for Austria's first far-right-led government, with efforts to form a ruling coalition dragging on towards a record period of time.
President Donald Trump offered a jaw-dropping performance during his joint news conference on Febrary 4 with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting that Palestinian refugees from the Gaza Strip could be permanently resettled elsewhere and that the US might stage a long-term takeover of the vacated region — even leading redevelopment efforts to make it a seaside paradise in waiting.
On World Cancer Day, as we raise awareness and promote prevention through a balanced and healthy lifestyle, FRANCE 24 welcomes Jonathan Fisher, Clinical Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant in the Developmental Biology & Cancer Dept at the University College London.
US President Donald Trump's plan to take over "ownership" of the Gaza Strip prompted shrugs and bewilderment in the streets of Jerusalem on Wednesday, says FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, pointing to similar views being voiced by members of Trump's entourage in recent months. "The concept goes back to what Jared Kushner floated back in March, when he talked about the potential of waterfront property in the Gaza Strip, and you can imagine a Trump Hotel (...) sprouting from the ruins of Gaza," he explains.
The agency that runs the UNESCO-listed site warned visitors to steer clear of the growing gangs of "aggressive" macaques that live around the sprawling complex of ruins and have been biting tourists. The macaques are native to the lush forests that surround Angkor Wat, but Apsara National Authority said human interaction -- particularly by people filming content to post online -- had changed their behaviour. A small number of YouTubers regularly fed monkeys to create videos and this has "changed... Читать дальше...
A gunman opened fire on Tuesday at a school west of Stockholm that offers adult education classes and Swedish-language classes for immigrants. Sweden's Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer called the shooting “an event that shakes our entire society to its core”. At least 11 people were killed, including the suspected gunman.
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 5: US President Donald Trump says he wants to turn Gaza into a 'Middle Eastern Riviera’. Meanwhile, Google has lifted a ban on using its AI for weapons and surveillance. Also, one company has created an AI granny designed to drive scammers wild. Finally, the sporting world celebrates as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, turns 40...and he's not done yet.
The Aga Khan was the spiritual head of the 12 to 15 million Ismaili Muslims and the founder of an international foundation providing development aid to countries in central and southern Asia, Africa and the Middle East. He died on Tuesday in Lisbon at 88, his foundation announced.
While looking at the ultra-cheap padded jacket at an H&M shop in the United States, where she was working at the time, Lee asked herself how any item of clothing could be sold so cheaply. The 30-year-old embarked on a deep dive into fast fashion production methods and was horrified at the human, social and environmental toll hyperconsumerism is having on the planet -- and on the mental health of women who make and buy cheap clothes. "I used to buy one new outfit each (working) day of the week," Lee told AFP... Читать дальше...
Cummins skipped the ongoing Test tour of Sri Lanka for the birth of his second child but also has an ankle problem. The Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates begins on February 19. "Patty is hugely unlikely, which is a bit of shame, and we've also got Josh Hazlewood, who is battling (to be fit) at the moment," McDonald told radio station SEN. "So that medical information will land over the next couple of days and we'll be able to shore that up and let everyone know the direction."... Читать дальше...
The Nikkei business daily and other local media earlier said Honda had proposed making Nissan its subsidiary, instead of the previous plan to integrate under a new holding company. "Strong opposition" within Nissan to this proposal was behind its decision to withdraw from the talks, the Nikkei said. Private broadcaster TBS published a similar report. Discussions on setting up a holding company were launched in December but faltered as the two companies disagreed on the integration ratio and other conditions, the newspaper added. Читать дальше...
Doncic was formally unveiled by the Lakers on Tuesday after a jaw-dropping trade from the Dallas Mavericks that saw Anthony Davis head in the opposite direction. Lakers star James was only informed of the Doncic trade late on Saturday, and admitted on Tuesday he was still coming to terms with the news in his first public comments since the deal. "It's been a whirlwind," James said shortly after leading the Lakers to a 122-97 drubbing of the Los Angeles Clippers. "It's been challenging for sure, you know, especially for me. Читать дальше...
President Donald Trump said the US would take over the Gaza Strip and develop it economically after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere, moves that would shatter decades of US policy toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The comments drew sharp criticism, with a Democratic senator calling them "insane". Follow our liveblog for all the latest.
The first US military flight carrying detained migrants from the United States to Guantanamo Bay landed in Cuba on Tuesday. President Donald Trump said he wants to expand a migrant detention facility at the base to hold more than 30,000 migrants.
It is the ninth edition of the event, stretching back to 1986, but the first since 2017 and crucially comes with the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina a year away. Harbin is in China's northeast, towards the borders with Russia and North Korea, and temperatures were minus 24 Celsius (-11F) during the day Wednesday. A total of 1,275 athletes across 34 countries and territories have registered for the Games, organisers say. Competitors will battle for medals and continental glory in 11 disciplines. Читать дальше...
In a heavyweight showdown between the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers and the second-ranked Celtics, Boston produced a clinical display to seal a deserved win. Tatum led the Boston scoring but it was the Celtics' balanced offense that proved too much for the Cavaliers. Tatum was one of five Celtics players to finish in double figures, while Derrick White's 20-point contribution -- which included six three-pointers -- played a key role in securing a Boston victory. Kristaps Porzingis finished... Читать дальше...
President Donald Trump revealed an extraordinary plan Tuesday for the United States to take over the Gaza Strip, resettle Palestinians in other countries -- seemingly whether they wanted to leave or not -- and turn the territory into "the Riviera of the Middle East." Trump made the proposal to audible gasps during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he was hosting at the White House for talks.
Revised AI principles were posted just weeks after Google chief executive Sundar Pichai and other tech titans attended the inauguration of US President Donald Trump. When asked by AFP about the change, a Google spokesperson referred to a blog post outlining the company's AI principles that made no mention of the promises, which Pichai first outlined in 2018. "We believe democracies should lead in AI development, guided by core values like freedom, equality, and respect for human rights," read an... Читать дальше...
Morocco's surprise run to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals sparked hopes that such a moment is not far off. Benjamin Balkin, though, thinks Eyeball, the digital platform he co-founded in 2020, could be the determining factor in ensuring that happens as it provides a shop window for talent which would previously have been missed. Balkin cheerfully describes himself as a "failed footballer" having played in the academy of French club Monaco but was told he would fall short in the senior ranks. As a Monaco ballboy... Читать дальше...
However, without the unglamorous work from the likes of prop Jean-Baptiste Gros, Sevens Olympic gold medallist Dupont will find it hard to shine at Twickenham, where France have tasted victory only once since 2007. Gros is likely to start this weekend's second round game as the joint tournament favourites aim to continue their march to the title. "It doesn't bother me to go under the radar," Gros told AFP on Monday. "I play this sport to have fun and enjoy myself. Everything that comes with playing rugby... Читать дальше...
Twelve gold medals will be awarded for bobsleigh, luge and skeleton, events held on a track which is costly and difficult to build and has frequently caused headaches for organisers of the 2026 Winter Games. In Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Dolomite mountains, where the women's alpine skiing events will also be held, 190 workers are working around the clock, seven days a week, to deliver a winding 1,650-metre (5,413-foot) track with 16 bends and complex refrigeration systems in time for an approval deadline in March. Читать дальше...
The 22-year-old will be watching from the bench as Inter try to join Napoli at the top of the table in the remaining 74 minutes of a fixture stopped by his collapse in front of distraught players and fans, who watched in horror as medics dashed onto the Stadio Artemio Franchi pitch and rushed him to Florence's Careggi hospital. That quick response saved Bove's life but his future in football is still uncertain as he awaits the results of a raft of tests carried out during his two-week stay in intensive care. Читать дальше...
Speedster Goggia will compete in the women's alpine skiing events at Cortina d'Ampezzo, a special place for the 32-year-old who will be trying to reclaim the downhill gold medal she won in Pyeongchang in 2018. Goggia, silver medallist at the 2022 Beijing Games, has won four World Cup downhills on the Olimpia delle Tofane piste, more than on any other slope, with her most recent success there coming in typically fearless fashion last month. "My first two Olympics were at white elephant venues in Asia... Читать дальше...
French Prime Minister François Bayrou's minority government looked set to survive a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly on Wednesday, after the head of the far-right National Rally said he would not support the motion backed by opposition parties on the left.
After Islamist-led rebels ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad on December 8, the new authorities sought to reassure minorities in multi-ethnic multi-confessional Syria that they will be protected. But Alawites, from a branch of Shiite Islam, have an acute fear of reprisals because of their connection to the Assad clan, which recruited from and favoured its own religious community for military and public sector positions during more than half a century of iron-fisted rule. Ezzedine said foreign jihadists set up near the family olive groves... Читать дальше...
