Praised for using actors and animation rather than AI, Intermarché’s heartwarming advert follows a wolf who evolves from a feared loner into a vegetarian cherished by all the other animals. Our colleagues from France 2 and August Hakansson explain.
On the front line of the migration surge, Ceuta – the Spanish exclave in North Africa – continues to see thousands of people arrive each year. With the land border so heavily guarded to be virtually sealed, many of the youngest attempt the crossing by sea, venturing into the dangerous currents of the Strait of Gibraltar.
Russia’s central bank said on Friday that the European Union’s plans to use its assets were illegal and that it reserved the right to take any measures necessary to protect its interests. It added in a separate statement that it is suing the Brussels-based financial institution Euroclear, where much of the frozen assets are held, in a Moscow court, accusing it of actions that have harmed the bank’s ability to access and manage its funds and securities. France24 International Affairs editor Kethevane Gorjestani shares her insights.
After weeks of protests across Bulgaria, PM Rosen Zhelyazkov's government resigned on Thursday. France24 Elitsa Gadeva tells us what was different about the protests and what's coming next for the country, seen as the second most corrupt in the EU by analysts.
Swiss Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo announced Thursday they are returning their trophy in protest over Israel’s continued participation in next year’s contest amid the Gaza war. The singer said the decision contradicts Eurovision’s values of inclusion and dignity, as several countries pull out amid growing criticism of the event.
The iron sculpture in Kolkata, which shows Messi holding aloft the World Cup, is part of a so-called GOAT Tour that will take in four Indian cities and a possible meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 38-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami superstar will unveil the monument virtually rather than in person for security reasons. A "Hola Messi" fan zone has also been set up in Kolkata where on display is a life-sized replica of Messi sat on a throne. The hall also recreates his Miami home, complete with mannequins of his family members.
Thailand’s Parliament was dissolved Friday for new elections early next year as the country engaged in deadly fighting with Cambodia. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives after getting approval from King Maha Vajiralongkorn, whose endorsement became effective Friday with its publication in the Royal Gazette.
Tina Peters, a former official in Colorado's Mesa County, was sentenced in October 2024 for allowing an unauthorized Trump supporter to access confidential voting information several months after the 2020 election won by Democrat Joe Biden. The man was seeking to prove election fraud as part of a conspiracy theory touted by Trump that the vote was rigged. "Democrats have been relentless in their targeting of TINA PETERS, a Patriot who simply wanted to make sure that our Elections were Fair and... Читать дальше...
Social media platform Reddit on Friday filed a suit challenging Australia’s new law banning under-16s from major platforms, arguing that it violates the nation’s implied freedom of political communication. The move follows a similar case filed by a rights group last month, even as the government vows to enforce the world-first restrictions.
Local police last week raided a studio in Badung, a popular tourist district near the resort island's capital, Denpasar, detaining Blue, 26, whose real name is Tia Billinger. Three men -- two Britons and an Australian -- were also taken into custody on suspicion of producing pornographic content. Police said, however, they found no evidence of adult material. Instead, Billinger and an associate -- 27-year-old Liam Andrew Jackson -- were fined 200,000 rupiah (about $12) on Friday for breaking traffic regulations. Читать дальше...
The so-called "grandchildren's law" allows children and grandchildren of Spaniards who lost or renounced their nationality after leaving for "political, ideological or belief-related reasons" to reclaim citizenship. The measure also covers those who fled persecution based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The initiative is part of a 2022 law introduced by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aimed at righting the wrongs of the 1936-1939 civil war and the brutal dictatorship that followed until General Franco's death in 1975. Читать дальше...
Taken in from a shelter by the Flemish conservative leader over the summer, the grey fluffball has become a fixture on Instagram -- snapped batting at string or lolling around in the boss's office. But while Larry has risen above politics as Chief Mouser to six British prime ministers, the adventures of De Wever's four-legged friend come with a dose of salty commentary on Belgium's turbulent public life. Cartoon bubbles have captured Maximus musing sardonically -- in Flemish -- on everything from... Читать дальше...
Only scientifically classified as a species in 2017, tapanulis are incredibly rare, with fewer than 800 left in the wild, confined to a small range in part of Indonesia's Sumatra. One dead suspected tapanuli orangutan has already been found in the region, conservationists told AFP. "The loss of even a single orangutan is a devastating blow to the survival of the species," said Panut Hadisiswoyo, founder and chairman of the Orangutan Information Centre in Indonesia. And analysis of satellite imagery... Читать дальше...
"Peace amidst chaos -- not everyone can feel this way," said Watthanachai Kamngam, a 38-year-old music teacher whose vibrant murals were inspired by the harsh reality around him. Thailand and Cambodia have been locked in fierce military conflict this week at their 800-kilometre (500-mile) border, stemming from a decades-long territorial dispute over ancient temples. The renewed fighting has displaced around half a million people on both sides and killed at least 20 -- with hundreds seeking shelter... Читать дальше...
Some experts say it's a way of coping. Critics, including President Claudia Sheinbaum, see it as monetized glorification of a genre known as "narco culture." With thousands of daily users, the games allow players to choose whether they want to be a cartel hitman, a police officer or a soldier. There are wild chases and brutal shootouts, gold-plated pistols, personalized bulletproof helmets, and souped-up cars. "It really draws me in, seeing things I'd like to have in real life -- for example, who wouldn’t want to have a Lamborghini... Читать дальше...
Bears have killed a record 13 people in Japan this year and injured more than 200 others, while reports of the creatures roaming near schools and rampaging in supermarkets have heightened anxiety, especially in rural northern regions. The hiker's GPS watch, which uses satellite signals to log routes and monitors heart rate, was retrieved after the fatal attack on August 14, the Asahi Shimbun reported. Data from the device showed that at around 11 am it suddenly deviated from the hiking trail in Hokkaido and went down a forested slope... Читать дальше...
Jiang Cuiyun, then a 72-year-old retiree, was one of 239 people aboard flight MH370 when it vanished from radar screens on March 8, 2014, en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Despite the largest search in aviation history, the plane has not been found, and its enduring mystery remains a source of lasting pain for the victims' loved ones. "Who would have imagined that something so improbable would happen to their own family?" Jiang Hui, 52, told AFP at his home in Beijing. He has spent more than... Читать дальше...
The former Arsenal and Barcelona star, who returned for his second stint at the Velodrome in the summer, played in the principality early in his career before making his name with a flurry of goals at Saint-Etienne. After a nomadic couple of years being loaned out across France by parent club AC Milan, Aubameyang arrived at Monaco in 2010 where he scored two goals in 23 outings before being shipped on to Saint-Etienne. The Gabonese international did not look back as he progressed to earn silverware in England and Spain... Читать дальше...
"What a weird timeline for us," Guillaume Broche of video game studio Sandfall Interactive quipped, thanking his team as he accepted the top award. "And also I want to extend thanks to the unsung heroes of this industry -- the people who make tutorials on YouTube on how to make a game -- because we had no idea how to make a game before." "Clair Obscur," the first game from Sandfall Interactive, tells the story of a group of characters battling seemingly impossible odds in a post-apocalyptic universe with a distinctively French visual style. Читать дальше...
Milwaukee's two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo was again sidelined by a calf injury. But Kyle Kuzma stepped up with 31 points, Kevin Porter Jr. added a triple-double of 18 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists, and Bobby Portis Jr. chipped in 27 points off the bench for a Bucks team that had lost 10 of their prior 12 games. Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and Jordan Walsh added 20 for the Celtics, who led by as many as 14 on the way to a 67-60 halftime lead. But the Celtics went cold in the second half... Читать дальше...
But the recent rightwards lurch of mainstream politics under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi means that suddenly some parts of their patriotic messaging no longer seem quite so fringe. Since being elected in October, the conservative Takaichi has picked a fight with China, is preparing tough new rules on foreigners, and wants to outlaw desecration of the Japanese flag. The anti-immigration Sanseito party has also done well in elections with its "Japanese first" slogan and admiration for Donald Trump's... Читать дальше...
US prosecutors on Thursday sentenced cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon to 15 years in prison over fraud tied to the collapse of his company, which erased about $40 billion in investor funds and rattled global crypto markets. Kwon pleaded guilty in New York after an international manhunt and still faces charges in South Korea.
Seamer Duffy bagged his second five-wicket haul in only his third Test to help roll the West Indies for 128 after lunch on day three, the hosts needing just 56 for victory. Devon Conway (28) and Kane Williamson (16) guided New Zealand to an emphatic win just before tea at the Basin Reserve. Debutant Michael Rae took 3-45 for the home side while Kavem Hodge was the pick of the West Indian batters in their second innings, scoring 35. New Zealand lead the three-Test series 1-0, after the first match in Christchurch ended in a draw. Читать дальше...
An oil tanker seized by US forces off Venezuela’s coast will be taken to a US port, the White House said on Thursday, heightening tensions between the two countries. Washington said it took control of the vessel in a helicopter raid targeting assets linked to President Nicolas Maduro’s government.
The December 6 radar incident came after comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Taiwan that infuriated China. It was followed this week by Chinese-Russian air patrols around Japan. Hegseth and Shinjiro Koizumi "exchanged candid views on the increasingly severe security situation in the Indo-Pacific region, including the radar incident", the Japanese defence ministry said after the call. They "expressed serious concern over any actions to increase regional tensions, as China's actions are not conducive to regional peace and stability"... Читать дальше...
