Author: France 24

A car rammed into a roadblock put up by protesting farmers in southwestern France on Tuesday, killing a woman and her teenage daughter, and seriously injuring her husband.  Issued on: 23/01/2024 – 23:08 2 min Farmers have been blocking roads across the country in protest at what they say are deteriorating conditions in the agriculture sector.The three occupants of the car that crashed into the barrier on a motorway in the southwestern department of Ariege were taken into police custody on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter, police said.The vehicle was travelling on the dual-lane carriageway leading to the roadblock despite it…

Cameroon scored twice with time ticking away on Tuesday to snatch a dramatic 3-2 win over Gambia, secure an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 place, and eliminate Ghana from the tournament. Issued on: 23/01/2024 – 20:31Modified: 23/01/2024 – 20:59 2 min In an amazing finish in Bouake, Ebrima Colley scored on 85 minutes to put Gambia 2-1 up only for Joseph Gomez to concede an own goal before an added-time Christopher Wooh goal won a thriller.Defending champions Senegal beat Guinea 2-0 in the other Group C match to finish with nine points and Cameroon edged Guinea for second place on…

Issued on: 23/01/2024 – 10:36Modified: 23/01/2024 – 13:19 03:11 Some 160,000 Palestinian workers used to cross over into Israel from the West Bank every day, the vast majority of them construction workers. But ever since the Hamas-led attack on October 7, they have been banned from entering, plunging many into unemployment and poverty. And for Israel too, it’s been a massive financial hit. FRANCE 24’s Catherine Norris Trent, Ludovic de Foucaud and Mohamed Farhat report. Read more on related topics: Source link

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…