Author: France 24

Gaza’s health ministry collects data from the enclave’s hospitals and the Palestinian Red Crescent.The health ministry does not report how Palestinians were killed, whether from Israeli airstrikes and artillery barrages or errant Palestinian rocket fire. It describes all casualties as victims of “Israeli aggression”.The ministry also does not distinguish between civilians and combatants. Throughout four wars and numerous skirmishes between Israel and Hamas, UN agencies have cited the Hamas-run health ministry’s death tolls in regular reports. The International Committee of the Red Cross and Palestinian Red Crescent also use the numbers.In the aftermath of war, the UN humanitarian office has published…

Back to homepage / Shows / People & Profit Issued on: 25/01/2024 – 17:27 11:14 PEOPLE & PROFIT © FRANCE 24 This week we bring you two conversations from the World Economic Forum in Davos. The rise of artificial intelligence and the green transition are two of the most pressing issues of our day. We see how these two seemingly distinct topics overlap with Georges-Olivier Reymond, CEO of French supercomputer maker Pasqal and Olivier Blum, Schneider Electric’s executive vice president. Read more on related topics: Source link

Issued on: 25/01/2024 – 17:59 As stars flock to Paris for the January Fashion Weeks, journalist Louis Pisano speaks to Eve Jackson about Zendaya and J-Lo’s looks, checks out the Natalie Portman and Rihanna love-in video at the Dior show and talks about the highlights, including the Schiaparelli collection. Louis also shares his top red carpet looks for awards season. Plus we dive into Men’s Fashion Week, including Pharrell Williams’ Wild West collection for Louis Vuitton and GmbH’s speech calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Source link

The Africa Cup of Nations moves onto the knockout phase after a remarkable group stage packed with goals, drama, shock results and a huge scare for hosts Ivory Coast, but holders Senegal remain the team to beat. Issued on: 25/01/2024 – 14:13 4 min The tournament is on course to be far more prolific than either of the two previous editions to feature 24 teams, after 89 goals were scored in the group stage.That average of 2.5 per game marks a huge increase after 68 were scored in the first round in Cameroon two years ago, and in the first…

Back to homepage / Shows / Focus Issued on: 25/01/2024 – 11:57 11:10 FOCUS © FRANCE 24 In Israel, only a small minority of young people refuse to carry out their military service, which is compulsory for both men and women. These conscientious objectors, known as “refuseniks”, have always been stigmatised in a country where the training is considered a rite of passage that forges national identity. But since the October 7 Hamas-led attacks and with Israel on a war footing, those who refuse to serve are accused of being traitors. FRANCE 24’s Andrew Hilliar and Mélina Huet met with young Israelis…

A young Russian woman was jailed for 27 years on Thursday for delivering a bomb that exploded in the hands of a pro-war military blogger last year and killed him on the spot. Issued on: 25/01/2024 – 16:57 2 min Darya Trepova, 26, was convicted by a St Petersburg court of terrorism, handling explosives and using forged documents in connection with the death of blogger Vladlen Tatarsky.She showed no visible emotion in response to the sentence, which Russian media said was the harshest given to any woman in the country’s modern history. Her defence team said they would appeal.Tatarsky was…

Back to homepage / Shows / Business Daily Issued on: 25/01/2024 – 11:17 05:50 BUSINESS DAILY © FRANCE 24 French agricultural unions have submitted a list of 24 demands to the government after a fuel tax rise sparked long-standing resentment. On Thursday, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal held a meeting with finance and environment ministers to decide on measures to ease the crisis. Farmers’ grievances include diminishing profit margins and complex environmental rules. Plus, we take a look at austerity measures in Argentina, such as the annulment of a rent control law. Read more on related topics: Source link

Issued on: 24/01/2024 – 23:59 Africa Cup of Nations favourites Morocco beat Zambia, meaning Ivory Coast qualify for the Round of 16. Tunisia crash out after woeful tournament. Namibia qualify for the Round of 16 for the first time in history as the knockout stage lineup is complete. To discuss all the football action, Leo McGuinn is joined by Eurosport journalist Ruben Slatger and France 24’s James Vasina live from Ivory Coast. Source link

Issued on: 24/01/2024 – 14:23Modified: 24/01/2024 – 15:19 01:26 Israel has proposed to Hamas via Qatari and Egyptian mediators a pause in fighting of up to two months as part of a deal to free all the hostages being held in Gaza, the US news site Axios reported Monday. Read more on related topics: Source link

Car production in Britain last year hit the highest level since 2019, or before the Covid pandemic, an industry body said Thursday as it warned of bumps in the road. Issued on: 25/01/2024 – 01:21Modified: 25/01/2024 – 01:25 1 min Output by the country’s mainly foreign-owned car producers, including Nissan and Jaguar Land Rover, reached just over 905,000 units in 2023, up nearly 17 percent from a year earlier, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said in a statement.”The easing of pandemic-related challenges, from chip shortages to lockdowns, and increasing electrified model production, combined to drive annual output,”…