Новости за 17.03.2023

The new concept of dynamic pricing for events is “no excuse for ripping of Parisians who want to see events in their city.” Guests on #WorldThisWeek share views on the high price of tickets for sporting events like the Olympics and concerts, stressing the importance of inclusivity and accessibility to culture for all.

Charfeddine, 54, who had held his post since October 2021, told reporters he wished to thank the president for "his understanding and for allowing me to be relieved of my duties". The minister's wife died in a fire caused by a gas leak in their home in June last year. A former lawyer, Charfeddine was a key figure in the election campaign that propelled the previously little known Saied to the presidency in 2019. After Saied froze parliament and sacked the then government in a dramatic July 2021... Читать дальше...

In an interview with FRANCE 24 after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, the court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan said it was an important day for international justice. The warrant marked “the first time ever that a head of state from a P5 has been charged” by the international court, said Khan referring to the UN Security Council’s permanent five members.

Widespread rejection of French President Emmanuel Macron’s planned pension overhaul was a key factor in his failure to win a parliamentary majority following his re-election last year. His decision to ram through his deeply unpopular reform, without a vote, turns an already festering dispute into a political and institutional crisis.

Holders Real Madrid will play Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the second season running, while Manchester City were paired with Pep Guardiola's former side Bayern Munich in Friday's draw.

Trained in Ireland by Willie Mullins, his third success in chasing's blue riband, Galopin Des Champs (7-5) proved too strong for Bravemansgame, the King George VI Chase winner, with Conflated in third. As Townend struggled to get a clean passage in the early stages on the winner, Scottish raider Ahoy Senior was jumping for joy out in front until falling out of contention six out, bringing down Sounds Russian in the process. Over the last of the 22 fences Galopin Des Champs had forged to the front from Bravemansgame... Читать дальше...

Kante has been sidelined for seven months by a hamstring injury that required surgery. The Frenchman's last appearance for Chelsea came before Potter succeeded Thomas Tuchel as manager in September. Chelsea have badly missed the presence of the 31-year-old defensive midfielder as they sit 10th in the Premier League and were eliminated early in both domestic cup competitions by Manchester City. But Kante could yet play a pivotal role in Chelsea's challenge for the Champions League after being pitted against Real Madrid in the quarter-finals. Читать дальше...

The amount of trash uncollected on Paris streets due to a waste workers strike has surged to 10,000 tonnes, despite efforts to force them back to duty, authorities said Friday.

Protests against French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to force a bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 through parliament without a vote disrupted traffic, garbage collection and university campuses in Paris as opponents of the change maintained their resolve to get the government to back down. For more on Macron's calculated risk that has infuriated many citizens, opposition lawmakers and unions, FRANCE 24 is joined by Dr. Nicholas Startin, Associate Professor of International Relations at John Cabot University.

League Two Grimsby have defeated five clubs above them in English football's structure -- Plymouth, Cambridge, Burton, Luton and Southampton -- to secure a last-four clash with the high-flying Seagulls. De Zerbi has warned of the threat Grimsby pose after they beat Premier League club Southampton in the previous round. "It will be a difficult game," the Italian said on Friday. "But I want (the) players to give 100 percent of possibilities. "I want our fans to support our players because Sunday is a difficult game. Читать дальше...

Berhalter, who led the team to the last 16 in the World Cup in Qatar last year, did not have his contract extended amid a bitter, public row with player Gio Reyna and his parents. But a US Soccer commissioned report published on Monday into a physical altercation in 1991 with his then girlfriend, now wife, made clear that "there is no legal impediment to employing him" and that he "remains a candidate to serve as head coach". Chelsea winger Pulisic said he would welcome that. "Yeah, no doubt, no doubt about it. Читать дальше...

Khan was ousted by a no-confidence vote last year and has been snarled in dozens of legal cases as he campaigns for early elections and a return to office. Attempts by police this week to arrest the 70-year-old former international cricket star in the eastern city of Lahore led to pitched battles with supporters outside his home. The warrant relates to his non-appearance in an Islamabad court to answer a case brought by the Election Commission of Pakistan accusing him of not declaring gifts received during his time as premier... Читать дальше...

The defending double world champion clocked a fastest lap in one minute and 29.617 seconds to outpace Perez by four-tenths of a second, the champion team stamping their authority in the heat at the Jeddah Street Circuit. Two-time champion Fernando Alonso followed his bold third place at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix by taking third ahead of his Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll. The two Mercedes, running with various upgrades, were fifth and sixth, George Russell narrowly outpacing seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton... Читать дальше...

Residents of Douala, Cameroon took several photos and videos of a police car with Mandarin writing on it in January. Locals said that they have seen the vehicle, driven by Cameroonian police officers, in a neighbourhood with a large number of Chinese businesses on several occasions since late 2022. Our team decided to investigate, to find out where this vehicle came from.

With film shoots, star-studded festivals and modern studios, the conservative kingdom of Saudi Arabia is sparing no expense to become a land of cinema. Showcasing the wonders of Saudi Arabia on the big screen also helps attract tourists and project a modern image of the country, which is usually better known for its serious attacks on personal freedoms. Young people are now rushing to multiplex cinemas created throughout the kingdom, which also welcome women – a situation that was unthinkable five years ago. Читать дальше...

The US actor, whose great-grandfather emigrated to the United States in the 1920s, helped kick off the festivities by blowing out the candles on a large green cake to mark his 74th birthday. "The beauty of my feeling of being in this parade is the coming together of the heritage that I have, that I'm discovering on a daily basis by being here," said Duffy, who is this year's international guest of honour. "Return is the key word that people feel when they come to Ireland, the sense is that you’re returning somewhere," he told reporters. Читать дальше...

The EU has promised that it will step up its rate of returns for migrants and asylum seekers who are refused the right to stay in the bloc. On Wednesday, a plane carrying more than 60 Bangladeshi migrants landed in the capital Dhaka.

An arrest warrant for former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was suspended Friday, his lawyers said, clearing the way for him to end a holdout at his residence that led to bloody clashes between supporters and police earlier this week.

The constitutional power used by the French government on Thursday to ram through parliament a hotly contested pension reform is deeply controversial and seen as undemocratic by critics. Article 49.3 of the constitution, widely referred to as "the 49.3" in France, allows a prime minister to push draft legislation through the National Assembly without a vote by lawmakers.

Protesters are still mobilising outside the residence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Lahore in eastern Pakistan. For the past two days, police tried to approach the residence of the former prime minister to arrest him in a corruption case but hundreds of people formed a human shield in front of his house. FRANCE 24’s Shahzaib Wahlah and Sonia Ghezali report from Lahore.

Protesters blocked a key highway around the French capital and escalated strikes at refineries Friday in a new show of anger after President Emmanuel Macron pushed through a contentious pension reform without a parliamentary vote.

The United States on Thursday released a de-classified video showing Russia's intercept of a US military surveillance drone downed over the Black Sea two days ago, images that the White House said exposed how Moscow was lying about what happened.

Paine led Australia between 2018 and 2021 after Steve Smith was stripped of the captaincy in the wake of the "Sandpaper-gate" ball-tampering incident against South Africa. He skippered the team in 23 Tests -- winning 11, losing eight and drawing four -- and was credited with helping rebuild Australian cricket's reputation. Paine was forced to stand down after it was revealed he had sent lewd messages to a female colleague in 2017. As the scandal took its toll, he stepped away from cricket for the "foreseeable future"... Читать дальше...

It's become an ominous fixture of the mass anti-government protests roiling Israel: a coil of women in crimson robes and white caps, walking heads bowed and hands clasped. They are dressed as characters from Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel, “The Handmaid's Tale,” and the eponymous TV series.

The London club, without a win in 2023 under the former Arsenal and France midfielder, are 12th in the table but are just three points above the drop zone. "It is with enormous regret that this difficult decision has been made," said chairman Steve Parish. "Ultimately, results in recent months have placed us in a precarious league position and we felt a change is necessary to give us the best chance of retaining Premier League status." Palace said in a statement that "the process to appoint a new manager is under way". Читать дальше...