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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Russian advances had been “halted” in Ukraine and the situation was now “much better” for his troops than in recent months.  Issued on: 11/03/2024 – 22:02 1 min “The Russian advance has been halted,” Zelensky told French broadcaster BFM TV. “Our command, our military has stopped the Russian advance in eastern Ukraine,” he said. Kyiv has faced mounting pressure on the front line in recent months, losing ground to Moscow amid hold-ups to Western aid from its biggest ally Washington.Zelensky said Monday: “I can give you this fresh piece of information: The situation is now…

US, Canadian, French and Caribbean envoys were meeting Monday in Jamaica to address the spiraling instability in Haiti, where gang violence has crippled the capital and forced foreign diplomats to evacuate over the weekend. Issued on: 11/03/2024 – 04:15 2 min Armed groups, which already control much of Port-au-Prince as well as roads leading to the rest of the country, have unleashed havoc in recent days as they try to oust Prime Minister Ariel Henry.In power since the 2021 assassination of president Jovenel Moise, Henry had been visiting Kenya, in search of support for a UN-backed security support mission, when…

Sweden’s flag was raised at NATO headquarters on Monday, cementing the Nordic country’s place as the 32nd member two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine persuaded its reluctant public to seek safety under the alliance’s security umbrella. Issued on: 11/03/2024 – 17:02 3 min Under a steady rain, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Crown Princess Victoria and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg looked on as two soldiers raised the blue banner emblazoned with a yellow cross among the official circle of national flags at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels.“The Russian, brutal, full-scale invasion against Ukraine united Sweden behind the conclusion…

The NGO Humanity & Inclusion has been working for decades to protect civilians from explosive weapons and has repeatedly warned about the dangers posed by the presence of Israeli explosive remnants of war in the Gaza Strip. The consequences of which are far-reaching: loss of life, disabling injuries, psychological trauma and delayed deliveries of humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts.  For more than five months, the Israeli army has been pounding the Gaza Strip in retaliation for the Hamas-led October 7 attack on Israel.While Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has vowed to annihilate the Islamist movement governing the Palestinian territory, Israeli bombing…

Several French state bodies have been hit with cyberattacks of “unprecedented intensity”, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s office said Monday, while insisting the government had been able to contain the impact. Issued on: 11/03/2024 – 17:50 1 min “Many ministerial services were targeted” from Sunday “using familiar technical means but of unprecedented intensity,” Attal’s office said, without providing further details of the targets.A security source told AFP that the attacks “are not currently attributable to Russia,” an obvious suspect for many given Paris’ support for Kyiv since the invasion of Ukraine.The PM’s staff added that a “crisis cell has been activated…

Issued on: 10/03/2024 – 10:30Modified: 10/03/2024 – 11:21 01:13 © FRANCE 24 A US Army vessel carrying equipment for building a temporary pier in Gaza was on its way to the Mediterranean on Sunday while a boat laden with food for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza awaited to set sail from Cyprus. It remained however unclear where and how the aid ship will unload to ensure delivery to people in Gaza, FRANCE 24’s Andrew Hilliar said, reporting from Jerusalem. Read more on related topics: Source link

London (AFP) – Bitcoin raced to an all-time peak above $72,000 Monday as the world’s most popular cryptocurrency won further support on greater trading accessibility and dollar weakness. Issued on: 11/03/2024 – 13:27Modified: 11/03/2024 – 13:25 2 min The virtual unit struck $72,234 as dealers also eyed an upcoming industry event that traditionally boosts bitcoin’s price.Monday’s spurt extended last week’s record-breaking run when the currency bulldozed its way past the previous November 2021 pinnacle of $68,991.Bitcoin won further support Monday after Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority watchdog said it would join US regulators by allowing the creation of crypto-related securities.US authorities…

Back to homepage / Shows / arts24 Issued on: 11/03/2024 – 15:17Modified: 11/03/2024 – 15:31 10:49 arts24 © FRANCE 24 The biopic “Oppenheimer” has been crowned best picture at the Oscars with 7 awards. It’s the first time in years that a big-budget, box-office sensation which collected nearly 1 billion dollars in ticket sales has won Hollywood’s top award. Christopher Nolan, who directed the blockbuster, was named best director while lead actor Cillian Murphy brought home the best actor Oscar. The 96th Academy Awards ceremony also saw French courtroom drama “Anatomy of a Fall” win best original screenplay and Emma Stone…

Issued on: 11/03/2024 – 14:52Modified: 11/03/2024 – 14:54 01:41 As Ramadan begins, thousands of police have been deployed around the narrow streets of the Old City in Jerusalem, where tens of thousands of worshippers are expected every at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, one of the holiest sites in Islam. It is feared the mosque could become a flashpoint of violence during Ramadan and amid the war in Gaza, with a spokesman for the armed wing of the Hamas militant group calling on “our people” to mobilise and head towards Al-Aqsa. Read more on related topics: Source link

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday faced criticism from French medical workers and the Catholic Church over a draft bill his government plans to present to parliament in May that would allow assisted dying for certain terminally-ill patients. Issued on: 11/03/2024 – 14:03 3 min The centrist leader announced the plan to submit the bill in newspaper interviews published on Sunday, insisting there would be “strict conditions” on allowing people to self-administer a lethal substance, or call on a relative or medical worker if they are incapable.The move comes after France’s parliament last week enshrined the right to abortion in the…