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When Hollywood gathers for the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, the blockbuster biopic is widely expected to overpower all competition — including its release-date companion, “Barbie” — at an election-year Oscars that could turn into a coronation for Christopher Nolan.   Issued on: 10/03/2024 – 08:21 4 min The Oscars, kicking off on ABC at 7 p.m. EDT Sunday, are springing forward an hour earlier than usual due to daylight saving time. But aside from the time shift, this year’s show is going for many tried-and-true Academy Awards traditions. Jimmy Kimmel is back as host. Past winners are flocking back as…

Sweden on Thursday formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality as concerns about Russian aggression in Europe have spiked following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Issued on: 07/03/2024 – 18:20 2 min Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Secretary of State Antony Blinken presided at a ceremony in which Sweden’s “instrument of accession” to the alliance was officially deposited at the State Department in Washington.“This is a historic moment for Sweden. It’s historic for the alliance. It’s history for the transatlantic relationship,” Blinken said. “Our NATO alliance is…

Issued on: 08/03/2024 – 10:56 It was one of Spain’s deadliest terrorist attacks in history. On the morning of March 11, 2004, ten bombs exploded almost simultaneously at the Atocha train station in the Spanish capital Madrid. Nearly 200 people were killed and more than 1,500 wounded. Twenty years later, survivors of the incident are still waiting to know the truth behind the bombings. On the morning of March 11, 2004, a series of ten coordinated explosions on four commuter trains bound for Madrid’s Atocha station during rush hour, killing 191 people.José Maria Aznar, then prime minister, and his Popular Party…

Issued on: 08/03/2024 – 12:53Modified: 08/03/2024 – 13:52 Just days after French President Emmanuel Macron provoked a backlash among allies by declaring he could not rule out sending Western troops to Ukraine, a senior minister has doubled down on the message, saying Europe must thwart Vladimir Putin before he presses his military drive further into Europe. “Vladimir Putin will not stop in Ukraine, so this is the reason why we need to make him fail,” Jean-Noël Barrot, the newly appointed French Minister Delegate for Europe told FRANCE 24.  Macron blindsided many allies late last month when, speaking after a Ukraine-focused…

Back to homepage / Shows / Talking Europe Issued on: 08/03/2024 – 13:01Modified: 08/03/2024 – 13:04 12:34 TALKING EUROPE © FRANCE 24 In the spotlight this week in our whistle-stop debate series featuring each of the EU’s 27 member states ahead of June’s European elections: Italy. Europe’s third-biggest economic power has seen a growing rivalry between the right-wing Brothers of Italy party, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and her even further right coalition partner, Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini, who heads the far-right League party. When Meloni led a hard-right coalition to power in October 2022 – becoming Italy’s first female…

A dual referendum in Ireland on redefining family and women’s roles in the constitution has been defeated, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Saturday. Issued on: 09/03/2024 – 18:07 2 min The government had supported the proposed changes, which would have widened the definition of the family and clarified the duties of women in society. “I think it’s clear at this stage, that the family amendment and the care amendment referendums have been defeated,” Varadkar said at a press conference in Dublin.The votes are the latest attempt to reflect the changing face of European Union member Ireland, and the waning influence…

Issued on: 09/03/2024 – 18:12Modified: 09/03/2024 – 18:19 03:46 © FRANCE 24 A ship laden with relief supplies for Gaza was preparing to depart Cyprus on Saturday as part of efforts to aid a population on the brink of famine. The security checks expected to be carried out on the cargo loaded onto the ship will be conducted by Cypriot customs officials in the presence of Israeli officials, FRANCE 24’s Andrew Hilliar said, reporting from Jerusalem. Meanwhile it remains unclear how and where the ship will unload the aid when it reaches Gaza, Hilliar said. Read more on related topics:…

 Allies of French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday sought to cast the country’s far-right forces as bedfellows of the Kremlin as the centrist alliance launched its campaign for European Parliament elections. Issued on: 09/03/2024 – 19:41 2 min Speaking in the northern city of Lille, 34-year-old Prime Minister Gabriel Attal lambasted the far-right National Rally (RN), which leads Macron’s alliance by a wide margin ahead of the June elections, and accused them of betraying the interests of France and Europe.”They have always said ‘no’ to Europe,” France’s youngest prime minister said.”The only difference now is that they are hiding it…

Italy won their first Six Nations home match in 11 years on Saturday, beating Scotland 31-29 and handing Ireland the chance to win the championship with a match to spare. Issued on: 09/03/2024 – 17:27 1 min Ireland will claim a second straight title if they defeat England later on Saturday thanks to the Italians winning a breathless match in which Juan Ignacio Brex, debutant Louis Lynagh and Stephen Varney all scored tries.Further kicked points from Paolo Garbisi and Martin Page-Relo ensured a historic win for Gonzalo Quesada’s team who moved off the bottom of the table and up to…

Issued on: 09/03/2024 – 18:15Modified: 09/03/2024 – 18:21 01:43 Israel struck one of the largest residential towers in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday, residents said, stepping up pressure on the last area of the enclave it has not yet invaded and where over a million displaced Palestinians are sheltering. The 12-floor building, located some 500 metres from the border with Egypt, was damaged in the strike. Dozens of families were made homeless though no casualties were reported, according to residents. Read more on related topics: Source link