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Nepalis fear more floods as climate change melts glaciers
Published: October 5, 2024 02:18
It took just moments for freezing floodwaters to engulf Thame in the foothills of Mount Everest, a disaster that climate change scientists say is an ominous sign of things to come in the Himalayan nation. "There is no trace of our house... nothing is…
Poverty and inflation fuel despair in Tunisia ahead of election
Published: October 5, 2024 01:28
"We have nothing here," said the 47-year-old in the impoverished Fernana area, her back curbed under the scorching sun as she shovelled herbs off the field. "We have no running water, no electricity." Earning a mere 10 dinars (about $3) a day, she…
As more young Tunisians look away from politics, many wish to live abroad
Published: October 5, 2024 01:14
Mohamed, a 22-year-old who chose not to give his full name for fear of "imprisonment", told AFP that he and his friends were not going to vote because it was "useless". "We have nothing to do with politics," he said. "We try to live our lives day by day.…
Padres pitcher Musgrove needs elbow surgery
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-padres-pitcher-musgrove-needs-elbow-surgery
Published: October 4, 2024 23:00
"Replacing Joe Musgrove is a tall order," Padres manager Mike Shildt said. "Good news is we have people that we trust, and we have a deep pitching group, as we know," Shildt said. "But Joe's Joe. He's a presence, physical presence ... He's a special…
Boston beat Denver in NBA exhibition season opener, but Jokic says omens are good
Published: October 4, 2024 21:20
Nikola Jokic "sits in a category of his own", Westbrook, a 16-year NBA veteran, said after the game. Playing the first of two preseason games against the Boston Celtics in the UAE capital, the Nuggets, the 2023 NBA champions, squandered a 14-point lead…
Chagos diaspora angry at lack of input on islands' fate
Published: October 4, 2024 20:38
Fifty-one years later, the petite matriarch says she, like many Chagossians living in Britain, is angry at not being given a say in the islands' fate as they are now handed over to Mauritius. Britain announced Thursday that it would transfer sovereignty…
Biden says 'not confident' of peaceful US election
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20241004-biden-says-not-confident-of-peaceful-us-election
Published: October 4, 2024 20:10
Biden's warning came with lawmakers and analysts voicing concern over increasingly bellicose campaign language ahead of the vote. Trump -- who survived an assassination bid in July and another apparent plot in September -- alleged widespread fraud after…
Biden warns Israel against Iran oil strikes as war fears mount
Published: October 4, 2024 19:34
Making a surprise first appearance in the White House briefing room, Biden added that Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu "should remember" US support for Israel when deciding on next steps. "If I were in their shoes, I'd be thinking about other alternatives than…
Lukaku stars as Napoli beat Como to hold Serie A top spot
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-lukaku-stars-as-napoli-beat-como-to-hold-serie-a-top-spot
Published: October 4, 2024 19:32
Belgium striker Lukaku laid on Scott McTominay for his first goal in Italy's top flight after just 25 seconds, before netting from the spot seven minutes after half-time and rolling in David Neres as Napoli extended their league lead to four points. …
Public shown video evidence in France mass rape trial
Published: October 4, 2024 19:24
The judge in the southern city of Avignon had nine videos and several photographs of the abuse of Gisele Pelicot shown in the courtroom and an adjoining public chamber, involving seven of the 50 men accused alongside her husband. Present in the courtroom…
Ohtani set for MLB playoff debut as Dodgers face Padres
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-ohtani-set-for-mlb-playoff-debut-as-dodgers-face-padres
Published: October 4, 2024 19:20
The Southern California showdown tops MLB's best-of-five division series playoff matchups, which also include Detroit against Cleveland, the New York Yankees facing Kansas City and the New York Mets against Philadelphia. "This is what everyone wanted to…
Pogba's drug ban cut to 18 months from four years
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-pogba-s-drug-ban-cut-to-18-months-from-four-years
Published: October 4, 2024 19:00
"I can confirm the decision: an 18-month suspension with effect from 11 September 2023. The reasons for the decision will follow later," the CAS spokesperson told AFP. Pogba, who is under contract with Juventus until 2026, will be able to return to…
Napoli beat Como to hold top spot in Serie A
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-napoli-beat-como-to-hold-top-spot-in-serie-a
Published: October 4, 2024 18:36
South Africa, New Zealand win big in Women's T20 World Cup
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-south-africa-new-zealand-win-big-in-women-s-t20-world-cup
Published: October 4, 2024 18:28
South Africa hammered the West Indies by 10 wickets with Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits chasing down their victory target of 119 with 13 balls to spare. Left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba returned figures of 4-29 to restrict West Indies to 118-6 in Dubai. …
EU court blocks French ban on vegetable 'steak' labelling
Published: October 4, 2024 18:02
EU members states cannot ban the use of commonly used terms if they do not have legal definitions, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJUE) said in its ruling. France issued decrees in 2022 and February 2024 restricting the use of words…
Devine leads New Zealand to victory over India in Women's T20 World Cup
Published: October 4, 2024 17:54
Devine, who hit seven fours in a late blast, steered New Zealand to 160-4 despite a stutter after she had elected to bat first in Dubai. Medium-pace bowlers Rosemary Mair and Lea Tahuhu then shared seven wickets to bowl out India for 102 in 19 overs to…
Prosecutors seek dismissal of rape charges against French rugby players
Published: October 4, 2024 17:14
Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, both aged 21, were held for nearly two months in Argentina in connection with the alleged attack on a 39-year-old woman on the night of July 6 before being allowed return to France last month. They deny raping the complainant…
MLB Reds hire two-time champion Francona as manager
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-mlb-reds-hire-two-time-champion-francona-as-manager
Published: October 4, 2024 17:06
The 65-year-old American, whose 10-season playing career included a stint with the Reds in 1987, managed the Cleveland Guardians for 11 seasons before stepping down last October. Francona's arrival came 12 days after the Reds dumped manager David Bell…
Daniel Maldini receives first Italy call-up for Nations League
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-daniel-maldini-receives-first-italy-call-up-for-nations-league
Published: October 4, 2024 16:52
Monza attacker Maldini will become the third generation of his family to represent Italy if he is picked to play by coach Luciano Spalletti, after father Paolo and grandfather Cesare. The 22-year-old has been rewarded for impressive performances since…
Ancelotti points finger at Madrid's 'lack of intensity'
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-ancelotti-points-finger-at-madrid-s-lack-of-intensity
Published: October 4, 2024 16:44
Real Madrid sit second in La Liga on 18 points, three points behind leaders Barcelona, but have not set the new season alight despite the long-awaited addition of star striker Kylian Mbappe over the summer. On Wednesday, the reigning Liga and European…
Huthi media says US-UK strikes hit 4 Yemen governorates
https://www.rfi.fr/en/middle-east/20241004-huthi-media-says-us-uk-strikes-hit-4-yemen-governorates
Published: October 4, 2024 16:34
Al Masirah reported four strikes on Sanaa and seven on Hodeida, with AFP correspondents hearing loud explosions in both cities. At least one strike hit Dhamar, south of the capital, and Mukayras, southeast of Sanaa, Al Masirah said. There was no…
Haiti reeling after 70 killed in gang attack
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20241004-haiti-reeling-after-70-killed-in-gang-attack
Published: October 4, 2024 16:34
Carried out early Thursday in the town of Pont Sonde, some 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the capital, the attack saw scores of houses and vehicles torched after gang members opened fire. The killings come as an international policing mission, led by…
What happens next in Iran-Israel conflict?
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20241004-what-happens-next-in-iran-israel-conflict
Published: October 4, 2024 16:28
The spiralling violence now threatens to engulf more and more of the region despite diplomatic efforts to calm tensions, with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warning of a "sickening cycle of escalation after escalation". AFP spoke to analysts to…
Country star Garth Brooks denies rape accusations
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20241004-country-star-garth-brooks-denies-rape-accusations
Published: October 4, 2024 16:16
In a statement to People magazine, the 62-year-old denied the allegations, in which a former employee accuses Brooks of rape and repeated unwanted sexual advances, including exposing himself and groping. "I have been hassled to no end with threats, lies,…
Stubbs hits maiden century as South Africa make 343-4 against Ireland
Published: October 4, 2024 15:48
The 24-year-old Stubbs finished undefeated on 112 off 81 balls with eight fours and three sixes as the Proteas tried to wrap up the three-match after winning the opener by 139 runs on Wednesday. Stubbs made 79 in that match and was merciless again on…
Odegaard injury has forced Arsenal to be 'different', says Arteta
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-odegaard-injury-has-forced-arsenal-to-be-different-says-arteta
Published: October 4, 2024 15:34
Odegaard has missed Arsenal's last six games with the injury he suffered playing for Norway last month, an absence that has forced Arteta to change his plans. Arteta said on Friday that the midfielder was "working so hard" to return, but the Gunners boss…
Ratcliffe refuses to guarantee Ten Hag's Man Utd future
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-ratcliffe-refuses-to-guarantee-ten-hag-s-man-utd-future
Published: October 4, 2024 15:26
Ratcliffe had a chance to quash reports that Ten Hag is in danger of the sack when he spoke ahead of United's crucial Premier League trip to Aston Villa on Sunday. But the 71-year-old's downbeat assessment of United's predicament was hardly encouraging…
Revenge for Medvedev, Tsitsipas at Shanghai Masters
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-revenge-for-medvedev-tsitsipas-at-shanghai-masters
Published: October 4, 2024 15:02
World number five Medvedev came from behind in both sets to beat Brazil's Thiago Seyboth Wild 7-5, 7-5, while Tsitsipas battled through a tight match against Japan's Kei Nishikori to win 7-6 (8/6), 6-4. Medvedev and Seyboth Wild have only met once before,…
Britain qualify for America's Cup final after 60-year wait
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-britain-qualify-for-america-s-cup-final-after-60-year-wait
Published: October 4, 2024 14:20
Skippered by four-time Olympic champion Ben Ainslie, Ineos Britannia won the first of two races in Spain on Friday to seal the best-of-13 series against the Italian Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team. "It is a massive day for our team and I can't say how proud…
Mauritius to hold legislative election on November 10
Published: October 4, 2024 14:20
"We are heading towards another great moment in our history where every Mauritian who can vote will decide our future," said Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth in a speech confirming the vote. A five-year deadline meant parliament was due to be dissolved by…
IMF asks Sri Lanka to protect hard-won gains
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20241004-imf-asks-sri-lanka-to-protect-hard-won-gains
Published: October 4, 2024 13:42
Leftist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake won last month's presidential election promising to reverse steep tax hikes, raise public servant salaries and renegotiate an unpopular IMF bailout secured by Colombo last year. But analysts say Dissanayake has…
Morata returns to Spain Nations League squad after injury
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-morata-returns-to-spain-nations-league-squad-after-injury
Published: October 4, 2024 13:26
The Spanish captain and AC Milan forward returns to the squad after overcoming a muscular problem that forced him to miss his country's opening two encounters in Group A4 of the Nations League -- a draw and a win. "For me he is one of the best strikers in…
Muchova stuns Sabalenka to set up Beijing semi-final with home hero Zheng
Published: October 4, 2024 13:18
The unseeded Muchova beat the world number two 7-6 (7/5), 2-6, 6-4 in Beijing and said: "Tennis is a roller-coaster." In another topsy-turvy quarter-final, home hero Zheng fought back to defeat Mirra Andreeva 5-7, 6-0, 6-4, with the 17-year-old Russian…
Under-fire Ten Hag 'together' with Man Utd hierarchy
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-under-fire-ten-hag-together-with-man-utd-hierarchy
Published: October 4, 2024 13:12
Just three months after signing a contract extension, Ten Hag is fighting to save his job following a troubled start to the season. Sunday's dismal 3-0 home defeat against Tottenham was compounded by a 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League on Thursday,…
Guardiola talks of Man City love affair as financial hearing rumbles on
Published: October 4, 2024 13:00
City are fighting 115 charges relating to alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules in an ongoing hearing that has been labelled sport's "trial of the century". The English champions deny any wrongdoing, claiming they have a "comprehensive body…
De Bruyne out of Belgium Nations League squad
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-de-bruyne-out-of-belgium-nations-league-squad
Published: October 4, 2024 12:20
The 33-year-old midfielder had left the question of his international future somewhat up in the air but told Tedesco that he would still be available for selection for the next two years. "I had a long telephone talk with Kevin where, first of all, now he…
Japanese trainer Yahagi hopes Shin Emperor achieves 50-year-old Arc dream
Published: October 4, 2024 12:10
The 63-year-old if successful would deliver the race the Japanese consider the Holy Grail of the sport and which they have been trying to win since Speed Symboli tried his luck in 1969. Yahagi has staked a lot on his three-year-old, persuading owner…
Lebanon receives first UN aid plane since Israel escalation
Published: October 4, 2024 11:40
"An airlift... landed in Beirut earlier this morning with 30 metric tonnes of trauma and surgical supplies, enough to treat tens of thousands people," the World Health Organization's regional director Hanan Balkhy said on social media platform X. "More…
Bosnia floods kill 14 people
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20241004-bosnia-floods-kill-14-people
Published: October 4, 2024 11:14
Jablanica, some 70 kilometres (43 miles) southwest of Sarajevo, appeared to bear the brunt of the 24 hours of downpours, which cut it off from the outside world. Photos on local media from the Jablanica region showed mudslides coming up to roofs of houses…
Tennis world number one Swiatek splits with coach Wiktorowski
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-tennis-world-number-one-swiatek-splits-with-coach-wiktorowski
Published: October 4, 2024 11:00
"After three years of the greatest achievements in my career, together with my coach Tomasz Wiktorowski we decided to part ways," Swiatek wrote on Instagram. "After an important change in my sports team, I decided to withdraw from the tournament in…
Liverpool share responsibility for Nunez goal drought, says Slot
Published: October 4, 2024 10:48
The Uruguayan international has scored just once this season, against Bournemouth, which was his first goal for the club since April. Slot, whose Premier League leaders travel to Crystal Palace on Saturday, defended Nunez after his latest spluttering…
Top EU court finds against FIFA in key transfer market ruling
Published: October 4, 2024 10:40
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) was called on to decide a long-running dispute between former French footballer Lassana Diarra and FIFA, over what happens when players unilaterally terminate their contract. In a highly anticipated…
Top seed Sabalenka stunned by Muchova in Beijing last eight
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-top-seed-sabalenka-stunned-by-muchova-in-beijing-last-eight
Published: October 4, 2024 10:28
The Czech player won 7-6 (7/5), 2-6, 6-4 and faces China's Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen or 17-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva for a place in the final. Last year's US Open champion Coco Gauff plays Spain's former world number two Paula Badosa in the…
Tsitsipas gets revenge against Nishikori at Shanghai Masters
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-tsitsipas-gets-revenge-against-nishikori-at-shanghai-masters
Published: October 4, 2024 10:08
Tsitsipas -- who suffered a shock defeat to Nishikori in Montreal in August -- battled through two tight sets to win 7-6 (8/6), 6-4. "I'm glad of the win," Tsitsipas said on court afterwards, adding he had shown "great fighting spirit" towards the end. …
EU states greenlight extra tariffs on EVs from China
Published: October 4, 2024 09:50
The European Commission -- which provisionally approved the step in June after an inquiry found that Beijing's state aid to auto manufacturers was unfair -- now has free rein to impose steep tariffs for five years from end October. Ten member states…
Singapore charges hotel tycoon in case linked to jailed minister
Published: October 4, 2024 09:42
The Singaporean court charged Ong with abetting the obstruction of justice and abetting a public servant to obtain valuables, a day after Iswaran was sentenced to 12 months behind bars. No plea was taken from Ong, Channel News Asia reported. The case has…
Blood and blades as Thailand celebrates vegetarian festival
Published: October 4, 2024 08:22
Soon, blood is dripping off her face, and red-stained tissues are scattered over the ground. The ceremony at the October 2-11 vegetarian festival in Phuket's old town aims to cleanse "sinful" souls. Sirinnicha Thampradit, 29, is believed to be a medium…
India asks top court not to toughen marital rape penalties
Published: October 4, 2024 07:12
The penal code introduced in the 19th century during British colonial rule of India explicitly states that "sexual acts by a man with his own wife... is not rape". Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government enacted an overhauled code in July which retains…
Sinner not 'comfortable' as doping case clouds Shanghai campaign
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-sinner-not-comfortable-as-doping-case-clouds-shanghai-campaign
Published: October 4, 2024 06:22
Last week the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said it would appeal a decision by tennis authorities to clear the Italian of wrongdoing after he twice tested positive for a steroid in March. The 23-year-old fought through the controversy to reach the…
Brazilians choose mayors, councillors in bellwether election
Published: October 4, 2024 06:10
As the prelude to the next presidential vote in 2026, the municipal outcome will serve as a bellwether of political sentiment in a country deeply divided between followers of leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his predecessor, far-right Jair…
Japan PM warns 'today's Ukraine could be tomorrow's East Asia'
Published: October 4, 2024 05:58
The 67-year-old former defence minister, who took office this week, also dubbed the country's low birth rate a "quiet emergency". Ishiba made no direct reference to China, but Japan's relations with its neighbour have deteriorated in recent years as…
'We don't want to die here': Sierra Leone migrants trapped in Lebanon
Published: October 4, 2024 05:28
With a change of clothes stuffed into a plastic bag, the 27-year-old housekeeper told AFP that she and her cousin made their way to the capital Beirut in an ambulance. Bewildered and terrified, the pair were thrust into the chaos of the bombarded city --…
Lyon's Matavesi calls for change after 'crazy' World Cup salary strike threat
Published: October 4, 2024 05:24
Matavesi was part of the Flying Fijians' squad which threatened to strike over unpaid salaries from the union at last year's Rugby World Cup. The 32-year-old as well as leading players such as regular captain Waisea Nayacalevu and flanker Levani Botia…
Lebanon says Israeli strike cuts off main road to Syria
Published: October 4, 2024 04:52
The strike, which Israel has not commented on, comes after 310,000 people, mostly Syrians, have in recent days fled the war pitting Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon for relative safety in neighbouring Syria. It follows an intense night of bombardment of…
North Korea's Kim threatens to use nukes if attacked
Published: October 4, 2024 04:36
Relations between the two Koreas are at one of their lowest points in decades, with Seoul this week staging a military parade where it showcased its bunker-busting "monster" missile and President Yoon Suk Yeol warned Kim that using nukes would mean the end…
Hera spacecraft to probe asteroid deflected by defence test
Published: October 4, 2024 04:10
In a scene that sounds straight out of science fiction, the spacecraft deliberately crashed into the pyramid-sized asteroid Dimorphos in 2022, roughly 11 million kilometres (6.8 million miles) from Earth. The fridge-sized impactor used in the Double…
Taiwan cleans up after Typhoon Krathon batters south
Published: October 4, 2024 03:18
The Central Weather Administration (CWA) lifted its typhoon warning early Friday as the storm slowly dissipated after slamming into the island the day before, bringing mudslides, flooding and destructive winds. Across the island, two people were killed,…
Bayern look to rebound at bogey side Frankfurt
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-bayern-look-to-rebound-at-bogey-side-frankfurt
Published: October 4, 2024 03:12
The Bavarians opened the season under Vincent Kompany with six straight wins, but were held to a 1-1 draw at home by champions Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday and then lost 1-0 at Aston Villa in the Champions League on Wednesday. Frankfurt's excellent start to…
Finally beaten Madrid aiming for Villarreal rebound in La Liga
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-finally-beaten-madrid-aiming-for-villarreal-rebound-in-la-liga
Published: October 4, 2024 03:10
Carlo Ancelotti's side were beaten at Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday and trail Hansi Flick's Barcelona by three points in La Liga. Madrid host Villarreal on Saturday aiming to pull level on points with their Catalan rivals at the top of the…
Bagnaia leads Martin in first Japan MotoGP practice
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-bagnaia-leads-martin-in-first-japan-motogp-practice
Published: October 4, 2024 03:04
Italy's Bagnaia clocked a fastest lap of 1min 45.209sec on his Ducati, with more than half of the 45-minute session wiped out by rain at Motegi. Spaniard Martin, who leads Bagnaia by 21 points in the championship standings with five races remaining,…
Bolivia's Morales investigated for rape of a minor: minister
Published: October 4, 2024 03:04
The teen gave birth to a baby girl after the incident, which took place eight years ago, Cesar Siles said. "We have observed with indignation serious crimes that seek to go unpunished. I am referring specifically to a girl, a girl raped at the age of 15,…
Former Wallaby O'Connor signs for Canterbury Crusaders
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-former-wallaby-o-connor-signs-for-canterbury-crusaders
Published: October 4, 2024 02:56
The 34-year-old fly-half, who made 64 appearances for Australia, struggled with injuries last season, which saw him largely relegated to a mentoring role at the Queensland Reds. He opted out of a new contract with the Australian side, sparking interest…
Ipswich Town's Luongo enticed back to Socceroos under new coach Popovic
Published: October 4, 2024 02:52
The 32-year-old midfielder, who was instrumental in the club's promotion to the Premier League last season, called time on his Socceroos career in late 2023. But he was part of the first squad named by Popovic, who took the reins a fortnight ago when…
Iran's Khamenei to give rare Friday sermon after attack on Israel
Published: October 4, 2024 02:36
Khamenei's rare Friday sermon -- a first in almost five years -- comes three days before the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, triggered by the Iran-backed Palestinian group's October 7 attack. The supreme leader, who wields the…
Lack of election observers for Tunisia vote reflects crackdown
Published: October 4, 2024 02:36
The Tunisian electoral board, ISIE, says it will not allow observers from I Watch and Mourakiboun to monitor the vote, alleging they received suspicious foreign funds. The two watchdogs have been monitoring Tunisian elections for fraud since the 2011…
Tunisia's Kais Saied: president on a 'divine mission'
https://www.rfi.fr/en/middle-east/20241004-tunisia-s-kais-saied-president-on-a-divine-mission
Published: October 4, 2024 02:34
Clean-shaven, with an unwaveringly upright and slender figure, Saied has a stiff demeanour and no social media account. He has given very few media interviews during his tenure, and limits his public comments to monologues in videos published on Facebook…
EU court set for key Diarra ruling which could shake up transfer market
Published: October 4, 2024 02:30
The court of justice of the European Union (CJEU) will decide whether a player can unilaterally terminate his contract, sparked by a dispute between Diarra and his former club Lokomotiv Moscow a decade ago. "In a way, the Lassana Diarra affair is the…
Taliban's battle with IS opens door to foreign cooperation
Published: October 4, 2024 02:24
Since winning their own insurgency in defiance of the international community three years ago, the Taliban government has been plagued by attacks by the Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K). While a crackdown has seen domestic attacks diminished, IS-K remains…
30 years ago, Nobel Prize crowned hopes of Mideast peace
https://www.rfi.fr/en/middle-east/20241004-30-years-ago-nobel-prize-crowned-hopes-of-mideast-peace
Published: October 4, 2024 02:16
On October 14, 1994, a year after the signing of the Oslo Accords, the Peace Prize was awarded to Yasser Arafat, head of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation; Yitzhak Rabin, the Israeli prime minister; and his foreign minister Shimon Peres. The Nobel…
More than AI misinformation, US voters worry about lying politicians
Published: October 4, 2024 01:56
The United States is battling a firehose of misinformation before the November 5 vote -- from fake "news" sites that researchers say were created by Russian and Iranian actors, to manipulated images generated by artificial intelligence tools that have…
US election feels reverberations of Middle East conflict
https://www.rfi.fr/en/middle-east/20241004-us-election-feels-reverberations-of-middle-east-conflict
Published: October 4, 2024 01:26
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris finds herself treading on eggshells as she upholds President Joe Biden's support for key ally Israel, while running the risk of alienating Muslim and Arab American voters. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has pounced on the…
Guatemala choses new Supreme Court judges in questioned process
Published: October 4, 2024 00:42
The choice was considered critical for the fight against graft in one of Central America's poorest countries, whose President Bernardo Arevalo has denounced the existence of a "corrupt pact" among politicians, prosecutors, judges and business elites he…
Man Utd's Ten Hag faces make-or-break trip to Aston Villa
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241004-man-utd-s-ten-hag-faces-make-or-break-trip-to-aston-villa
Published: October 4, 2024 00:38
Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City will all be confident of three points heading into the international break, with last season's top three setting the pace once more. But at the bottom, all three promoted sides are yet to register a win, with Ipswich…
Top Mexican court to examine contested judicial reforms
Published: October 3, 2024 23:40
The majority vote in favor came despite a warning from one of the justices, Lenia Batres, who is close to the governing Morena party, that the top court was in danger of carrying out a "coup d'état." Senate president Gerardo Fernandez Norona, a member of…
Arc de Triomphe retains allure as the race where legends are made
Published: October 3, 2024 23:00
The 16 runners that will line up at Longchamp include contenders from Ireland, England, Germany and Japan -- their runner Shin Emperor is just the latest challenger bidding to land the race that the Japanese consider the Holy Grail of the Sport of Kings. …
Judge me at the end of the season, says under-fire Man Utd boss Ten Hag
Published: October 3, 2024 22:30
Ten Hag was under major pressure before the trip to Portugal after just two wins from United's first six Premier League fixtures of the season left them languishing in 13th place in the table. The Red Devils have also drawn their opening two Europa League…
Source close to Hezbollah says Israel launches 11 consecutive strikes on south Beirut
Published: October 3, 2024 21:54
AFP correspondents in the capital and beyond heard loud bangs that made car alarms go off and building shake. About an hour later, AFP journalists heard several explosions coming from the direction of the southern suburbs after the Israeli military…
Maguire saves Man Utd from more pain in Porto
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241003-maguire-saves-man-utd-from-more-pain-in-porto
Published: October 3, 2024 21:14
Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund had given the visitors a dream start with two goals inside the first 20 minutes. But a double from Samu Omorodion, after Pepe brought Porto back into the game, had the English giants heading for defeat. United then had…
Evacuations from Lebanon: what we know
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20241003-evacuations-from-lebanon-what-we-know
Published: October 3, 2024 20:34
Here is what we know about the effort to transport thousands of foreign nationals out of Lebanon: Russia Moscow has evacuated 60 dependents of Russian diplomats posted in Lebanon due to Israel's heavy bombardment on its neighbour, the Kremlin said on…
England's Skinns sets course record with 60 at PGA event
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241003-england-s-skinns-sets-course-record-with-60-at-pga-event
Published: October 3, 2024 19:54
The 42-year-old Briton, ranked 149th in the world, missed a nine-foot par putt on his final hole, the par-4 ninth at Mississippi's Country Club of Jackson, to miss out on a 59. "It's hard not to be a little bit disappointed because how many nine-footers…
Spurs creep past Ferencvaros in the Europa League
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241003-spurs-creep-past-ferencvaros-in-the-europa-league
Published: October 3, 2024 19:10
Goals either side of half-time from Pape Sarr and Brennan Johnson were enough to get Spurs their second win in two games in the competition this season despite a late Barnabas Varga consolation for the home side. An inexperienced Spurs side made a slow…
Unbeaten NFL Vikings face Jets in London as Chiefs meet Saints
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241003-unbeaten-nfl-vikings-face-jets-in-london-as-chiefs-meet-saints
Published: October 3, 2024 19:06
The unbeaten Vikings, off to their first 4-0 start since 2016, will face the 2-2 Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the NFL's first of three regular-season games in London this year. The winless Jacksonville Jaguars will face Chicago on October 13 at…
FIFA defers decision on call to suspend Israel
https://www.rfi.fr/en/middle-east/20241003-fifa-defers-decision-on-call-to-suspend-israel
Published: October 3, 2024 18:48
At FIFA's congress in Bangkok in May, the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) called for its Israeli counterpart to be suspended and for Israeli teams to be banned from FIFA competitions. The PFA claims that the Israel Football Association (IFA) has…
Bangladesh, Pakistan win Women's T20 World Cup openers
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241003-bangladesh-pakistan-win-women-s-t20-world-cup-openers
Published: October 3, 2024 18:18
On the opening day of the 2024 tournament, Bangladesh secured a 16-run win over Scotland after posting what appeared to be a flimsy 119-7 in their 20 overs. Their bowling attack, however, tied the Scots down and restricted them to 103-7. Later,…
French jihadist linked to Charlie Hebdo attackers jailed for life
Published: October 3, 2024 18:10
Peter Cherif, 42, had been on trial in Paris since mid-September for "belonging to a criminal terrorist association" while fighting for Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen from 2011 to 2018. During that time he is suspected of training his…
Top Africa football boss facing Swiss probe over payments
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241003-top-africa-football-boss-facing-swiss-probe-over-payments
Published: October 3, 2024 17:48
Veron Mosengo-Omba, general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquartered in Cairo, is being investigated in the western canton of Fribourg. In a statement on X, he insisted the financial transfers under scrutiny were…
Pakistan down Sri Lanka at Women's T20 World Cup
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241003-pakistan-down-sri-lanka-at-women-s-t20-world-cup
Published: October 3, 2024 17:46
Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal claimed three wickets with Nashra Sandhu, Omaima Sohail and Fatima Sana all taking two each for Pakistan as Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka fell comfortably short of their target of 117. Pakistan needed a crucial lower-order…
Bangladesh 'emotional' after first win in 10 years at Women's T20 World Cup
Published: October 3, 2024 17:36
Bangladesh secured a 16-run win over Scotland in their World Cup opener in Sharjah after posting what appeared to be a flimsy 119-7 in their 20 overs. Their bowling attack, however, tied the Scots down and restricted them to 103-7. "I would say that a…
Twice displaced: Syrian refugees flee home from Lebanon
Published: October 3, 2024 17:30
"We're starting from scratch all over again," the 46-year-old said after crossing the border into Syria with his wife and three children. Mustafa recounted escaping his hometown of Raqa in northern Syria after Islamic State group jihadists overran the…
Mexico's new president unveils steps to boost women's rights
Published: October 3, 2024 17:28
"As Mexico's first woman president, our obligation is to protect women," Sheinbaum told a news conference accompanied by female members of her cabinet. She said the proposed reforms, which will be submitted to a Congress dominated by her ruling party,…
Israel-Hamas war causes 86-percent dive in Gaza GDP: IMF
https://www.rfi.fr/en/middle-east/20241003-israel-hamas-war-causes-86-percent-dive-in-gaza-gdp-imf
Published: October 3, 2024 17:26
"Preliminary official estimates indicate an 86 percent decline in GDP in the first half of 2024" in Gaza, said International Monetary Fund communications chief Julie Kozack. She added that Gaza's "civilian population faces dire socioeconomic conditions, a…
Milan's Morata moves house after Inter-fan town mayor 'violates' privacy
Published: October 3, 2024 17:20
"I am a great Inter fan, but it is with great pleasure that I welcome Alvaro Morata to our big Corbetta family," Marco Ballarini, mayor of the town of 17,000 inhabitants, 24km west of Milan, wrote on Instagram. The 31-year-old footballer, who captained…
'Devastating' storm hits Augusta National but Masters will go on
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20241003-devastating-storm-hits-augusta-national-but-masters-will-go-on
Published: October 3, 2024 16:54
Ridley announced the club's $5 million donation to a fund supporting Augusta-area recovery efforts from the storm, which battered the southeastern United States last week. "I was in Augusta in the days immediately after the storm and have seen firsthand…
Missile barrage against Israel exposes Iran's limitations: analysts
Published: October 3, 2024 16:50
In its second-ever direct attack on Israel, Iran launched some 200 missiles on Tuesday, with most of them -- but not all -- intercepted by Israeli air defences with help from allies. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the attack was in retaliation for…
Harris rallying with anti-Trump Republican in swing state battle
Published: October 3, 2024 16:48
Trump is on the campaign trail in Michigan hours after his wife Melania added more spice to an already tense race by defending abortion, in stark contrast to her husband's position on the key issue. Harris is heading to the symbolic birthplace of the…
Georgia signs into law bill seen by EU as anti-LGBTQ
Published: October 3, 2024 16:22
The legislation, which has been compared to repressive Russian laws, is the latest anti-liberal measure from the governing Georgian Dream party ahead of parliamentary elections this month. The speaker of Georgia's parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, posted on…
Mexican president vows justice after army kills six migrants
Published: October 3, 2024 16:10
The killings late Tuesday during a highway chase in southern Chiapas state "must be investigated and punished," Sheinbaum said, adding that the victims were from Egypt, El Salvador and Peru. The state prosecutor's office would investigate the incident,…
Biden says 'discussing' possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities
Published: October 3, 2024 15:24
Biden told reporters at the White House however that he was not expecting Israel to launch any retaliation for Tehran's missile barrage on Israel before Thursday at least. When asked by a reporter if he supported Israel striking Iran's oil facilities,…
Mexican president vows justice after army kills six migrants
Published: October 3, 2024 15:10
The killings "must be investigated and punished," Sheinbaum said, adding that the victims were from Egypt, El Salvador and Peru. The state prosecutor's office would investigate the incident late Tuesday in southern Chiapas state, including whether…
Ex-All Black Kerr-Barlow wants to stay in Top 14 after La Rochelle exit
Published: October 3, 2024 15:04
Kerr-Barlow, 34, has won the Champions Cup twice since joining the club in 2017 but is unlikely to be offered a new contract. Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle have signed young France scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec for next term as Kerr-Barlow's replacement. "I…
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