Author: France 24

A powerful explosion of unknown origin went off in a building in Tel Aviv before 4:00 am (0100 GMT), Israeli police said Friday. Israeli media reported a loud explosion on Ben Yehuda Street on the corner of Shalom Aleichem in Tel Aviv. “Numerous police officers and bomb disposal experts have arrived on the scene and are dealing with the situation,” police said in a statement, without giving further details. Source link

In this week’s edition of Destination Paris, we focus on the opening of the Olympic Village, with athletes flocking from the world over. Also, the Refugee Olympic Team have convened in Bayeux ahead of the Games, with 37 athletes hoping to inspire displaced people everywhere. Finally, our reporters in Kenya visited the small town of Iten, known as the Mecca of long-distance running. Source link

Tadej Pogacar retained his lead over defending champion Jonas Vingegaard in the Tour de France on Thursday as Belgium’s Victor Campenaerts claimed stage 18 in the Alps. Source link

Israel launched more air strikes on Gaza Wednesday, with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu defending the deadly attacks, saying Hamas is “under pressure”. Ceasefire negotiations have so far proven unsuccessful. Source link

Israeli members of parliament on Thursday voted 68 to nine to oppose the formation of a Palestinian state, which it said would “encourage Hamas and its supporters”. The Palestinian Authority said that Israel’s government was “plunging the region into an abyss” and France said the vote was “in contradiction” with UN Security Council resolutions. Source link

The summer sees the return of hit shows “Emily in Paris” and “Only Murders in the Building” for their fourth seasons. Dheepthika Laurent tells us why – love them or hate them – the new instalments of those series are set to delight their loyal fans. We learn more about Natalie Portman’s limited series “Lady in the Lake”, a slick crime drama adaptation of Laura Lippman’s 2019 novel. Rashida Jones stars in “Sunny”, a dark comedy set in Japan exploring grief and AI, and Netflix series “The Man with 1000 Kids” recounts the true story of a serial sperm donor…

Paris police on Thursday began blocking Parisians and tourists alike from accessing areas near the River Seine ahead of an ambitious Olympics opening ceremony set for July 26. Anyone looking to access the several-kilometres-long riverside security barrier will need a special QR code. Source link

In this week’s edition of Destination Paris, we focus on Anne Hidalgo taking a dip in the Seine in order to prove its cleanliness ahead of the Games. Wearing a wetsuit and goggles, the mayor of Paris plunged into the river near City Hall. She was joined by Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet and the top government official for the Paris region, Marc Guillaume, along with swimmers from local clubs. Source link

We take a look at some of the summer blockbusters filling air-conditioned movie theatres around the globe, as film critic Lisa Nesselson showcases some of the more enticing meteorological, extraterrestrial and fantastical pictures coming to the big screen. Jacque Audiard’s award-winning “Emilia Perez” opens in French cinemas after a warm reception at the Cannes Film festival, and with Paris poised to welcome the Olympic Games, we check out a documentary following the city’s preparations. A group screening French films with English subtitles means that movie fans can enjoy a rich selection of features with nothing getting “Lost in Frenchlation” and…

In the next few weeks, millions of people will descend on the French capital to attend one of the world’s biggest sporting events: the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. But most will turn their backs on Paris’s cultural attractions, many of which are expecting the worst revenue drop in years. While some venues have opted to close during the period, others have come up with creative solutions to try to make up the shortfall. Source link