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With a slew of Oscar nominations on Tuesday, including for best picture, France’s “Anatomy of a Fall” got revenge after being snubbed by the country’s own selection committee.  Issued on: 23/01/2024 – 22:44 2 min The courtroom drama about a woman accused of murdering her husband was overlooked as France’s selection for best international film at the Oscars, which instead went to “The Taste of Things”, an ode to gastronomy and romance that did well abroad but was widely derided as cliche and old-fashioned back home. In the end, “The Taste of Things” did not make the final short-list when the…

A melee broke out between Morocco and Congo players and coaching staff at the end of their 1-1 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Issued on: 21/01/2024 – 19:50 2 min It started after the game when Morocco coach Walid Regragui approached Congo captain Chancel Mbemba, who had already received a yellow card for arguing with the referee. Mbemba clearly disagreed with what Regragui said and made signs for the video referee as players from both teams rushed in and officials struggled to control the situation as pushing and shoving ensued.“It’s the heat. It’s a big match…

Issued on: 23/01/2024 – 20:13 As pressure on Israel to formulate an exit strategy mounts, the fighting in Gaza seems to only intensify. Twenty-five thousand killed and counting there and while the Israeli military claims to have encircled the southern city of Khan Younes, it is also burying its dead after its deadliest firefight since October 7th. We will hear reactions to the twenty-one reservists killed. For Israel’s prime minister, it is all happening as he faces the wrath of families of hostages who want their loved ones home safe and as US and European allies dial up pressure to do…

Palestine reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds for the first time after beating Hong Kong 3-0 on Tuesday for their maiden win in the history of the competition. Issued on: 23/01/2024 – 19:47 2 min They just missed out on second spot in Group C but advance as one of the four best third-placed teams, with Oday Dabbagh the hero for his two goals.United Arab Emirates went through in second place despite losing 2-1 to group winners Iran.The historic victory in Doha comes against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war in the Palestinian territory of Gaza.”Thank you to the fans…

Ivory Coast slipped to the brink of a humiliating exit from the Africa Cup of Nations as the hosts suffered a 4-0 thrashing by Equatorial Guinea in their final Group A game in Abidjan on Monday. Issued on: 22/01/2024 – 20:13Modified: 22/01/2024 – 20:11 2 min Emilio Nsue scored a double to follow up his hat-trick against Guinea-Bissau as Equatorial Guinea finished top of the group ahead of Nigeria on goal difference.Nigeria saw off Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in the group’s other game.Ivory Coast have only failed to get out of the group phase once in the previous nine editions of the…

Issued on: 23/01/2024 – 10:37Modified: 23/01/2024 – 11:10 01:41 US and British forces carried out a fresh round of strikes on Monday in Yemen, targeting a Houthi underground storage site as well as missile and surveillance capabilities used by the Iran-aligned group against Red Sea shipping, the Pentagon said. Read more on related topics: Source link

The U.S. and British militaries bombed multiple targets in eight locations used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on Monday night, the second time the two allies have conducted coordinated retaliatory strikes on an array of the rebels’ missile-launching capabilities. According to officials, the U.S. and U.K. used warship- and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets to take out Houthi missile storage sites, drones and launchers. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a military operation, said Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands contributed to the mission, including with intelligence and surveillance.In a joint statement, the six…

Issued on: 23/01/2024 – 15:31Modified: 23/01/2024 – 16:20 03:25 “Oppenheimer” – Christopher Nolan’s masterly portrait of the father of the atomic bomb — topped the Oscars nominations Tuesday, earning an impressive 13 nods including for best picture in a nominees’ list of few surprises, although the year’s biggest hit, “Barbie,” came away with a haul notably less than its partner in Barbenheimer mania. Read more on related topics: Source link

Udinese will seek to ban for life the spectators found guilty of racially abusing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan during Saturday’s Serie A tie, general manager Franco Collavino said on Monday. Issued on: 22/01/2024 – 21:20 1 min Police on Monday identified a 46-year-old man as one of those who repeated a racist phrase at the France international.The spectator has been referred to the public prosecutor’s office and the police commissioner has handed him a five-year stadium ban, Udine police said in a statement. “Investigative activities continue in order to identify any further subjects responsible for acts of racial discrimination,”…

Issued on: 23/01/2024 – 11:41Modified: 23/01/2024 – 12:19 01:36 The Israeli army said Tuesday 24 soldiers were killed in the biggest single-day losses since the start of its ground war in Gaza amid growing pressure on the government to find a way to end the conflict. Read more on related topics: Source link