Author: France 24

From our UN correspondent in New York – The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) announced on January 26 that it had terminated the contracts of several employees pending an investigation into Israeli allegations that they had been involved in Hamas’s October 7 attacks in Israel. The move prompted several nations to suspend vital funding to UNRWA while the inquiry proceeds, deepening Gaza’s already acute humanitarian crisis. But Israel refuses to share either its evidence or the intelligence dossier – a summary of which was seen by FRANCE 24 – with UNRWA, posing a challenge for the UN agency to…

Issued on: 05/02/2024 – 17:59Modified: 05/02/2024 – 18:04 As the war in Gaza approaches its fifth month, FRANCE 24 spoke to Mustafa Barghouti, a doctor, General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI) party and longtime human rights activist based in Ramallah. Barghouti called the situation on the ground in Gaza “absolutely horrifying”, with “people bombarded around the clock”. He also cast doubt on Israel’s stated goal of eradicating Hamas. “The real Israeli goal is to eradicate the Palestinian people, not Hamas,” he said. “They (Israel) know they cannot eradicate Hamas as a political force.” “The 100,000 people killed or injured…

King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Issued on: 05/02/2024 – 19:08Modified: 05/02/2024 – 19:31 1 min The palace says the cancer is not related to the king’s recent treatment for a benign prostate condition. It did not say what form of cancer the 75-year-old monarch has.The palace said “a separate issue of concern was noted” during Charles’ treatment for an enlarged prostate last month. “Diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,” it said.“His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he…

Back to homepage / Shows / arts24 Issued on: 05/02/2024 – 16:31Modified: 05/02/2024 – 16:32 11:19 Taylor Swift accepts the Album of the Year award for “Midnights” at the 66th Grammy Awards on February 4, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. © John Shearer, Getty Images via AFP FRANCE 24’s Jennifer Ben Brahim takes us through the winners and highlights from the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, from Taylor Swift winning a record-breaking fourth best album prize to Miley Cyrus winning her first Grammy for her breakup smash hit “Flowers”. Meanwhile, music legends Tracy Chapman and Joni Mitchell gave rare…

Former US president Donald Trump urged Republicans Monday to reject a bipartisan Senate deal trading tough new border security measures for $60 billion in Ukraine funding and other national security priorities. Issued on: 05/02/2024 – 16:46 1 min “Don’t be STUPID!!! We need a separate Border and Immigration Bill. It should not be tied to foreign aid in any way, shape, or form!” said Trump, who is running for reelection and is desperate to deprive President Joe Biden of a major legislative win ahead of the November vote.With the White House race looking almost certain to be a rematch of…

Back to homepage / Shows / Science Issued on: 05/02/2024 – 15:55 03:59 SCIENCE © FRANCE 24 To mark World Cancer Day, which took place on February 4, we take a closer look at red light therapy. This technique harnesses low-wavelength red light to improve skin appearance. It’s already used by the cosmetic industry but is now touted to treat medical conditions. In France, Red Light Therapy is being tested to accelerate the healing and regeneration of tissues damaged by heavy cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. FRANCE 24’s Julia Sieger tells us more. Read more on related topics:…

France will provide an opportunity to remember French citizens killed in the Israeli bombardments of Gaza as the country prepares this week to pay tribute to citizens killed in the attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7, a presidential official said on Monday. Issued on: 05/02/2024 – 15:03Modified: 05/02/2024 – 15:01 2 min President Emmanuel Macron will on Wednesday host a major ceremony at the Invalides memorial complex in Paris in memory of the42 French citizens killed in the attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group and three others still missing, believed to be held hostage.Hamas’s unprecedented October…

Back to homepage / Shows / Focus Issued on: 05/02/2024 – 11:30 05:41 FOCUS © FRANCE 24 Can Ukraine recruit enough soldiers to maintain its defence against Russia? This week, parliament is expected to debate a new version of an already-delayed mobilisation bill. After almost two years of war, the men sent to the front line are exhausted. Most Ukrainian soldiers have had fewer than 10 days’ leave in the past year. The mobilisation bill proposes limiting military service to three years, but also reducing the conscription age from 27 to 25 and tightening penalties for those who fail to register.…

Back to homepage / Shows / Business Daily Issued on: 05/02/2024 – 11:02 06:11 BUSINESS DAILY © FRANCE 24 The 2024 Grammy Awards were a night of glamour and celebration. But for the music business in general, times are getting tougher; we take a closer look. Also in this edition: Facebook faces an ageing user base as the social media giant marks its 20-year anniversary, and Boeing finds new production problems on the 737 MAX. Read moreTaylor Swift wins best album for record fourth time as women rule Grammys Read more on related topics: Source link

American forces carried out air strikes against five missiles in Yemen on Sunday – one designed for land attack and the others for targeting ships, the US military said. Issued on: 05/02/2024 – 10:04 1 min The strikes came a day after US and UK forces launched a wave of air raids against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis – their third round of joint military action in response to the rebels’ persistent attacks on shipping.US forces “conducted a strike in self-defense against a Houthi… land attack cruise missile,” and later struck “four anti-ship cruise missiles, all of which were prepared to launch against ships…