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The drama surrounding Donald Trump's possible indictment over hush money paid to a porn star took a new twist Wednesday, after a New York grand jury failed to convene as expected -- pushing back a decision, potentially into next week.

Former prime minister Boris Johnson Wednesday angrily denied he lied to Britain's parliament over the "Partygate" scandal as MPs held an inquisition that could decide his political fate.

The details were mainly about the new pitch timer and about defensive infield shift restrictions, which, along with slightly enlarged bases, have been approved for the upcoming campaign that begins March 30. Basic changes remain the same with 30-second pitch clocks -- pitchers have 15 seconds on the mound to throw with no base runners, 20 seconds with runners on base and batters must be "alert" in the batter's box with eight seconds remaining on the clock. Average spring training games have taken... Читать дальше...

The 38-year-old was named in new Portugal coach Roberto Martinez's first squad despite being dropped from the starting lineup for Portugal's final matches of the World Cup in Qatar. Ronaldo already holds the world record for men's international goals, with 118, and the European men's record of 196 caps, a tally that also equals the world landmark with Kuwait's Bader Al-Mutawa. "Records are my motivation," Ronaldo told reporters. "I want to become the most capped player in history. That would make me proud. Читать дальше...

Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France at Queen Mary University of London, spoke to FRANCE 24’s François Picard about Macron’s firm stance on pension reform

The addition of the two races, taking the season calendar to 21 races, is intended to broaden the sport's appeal from its traditional powerbase -- 19 of the 22 riders come from Europe -- and open up new markets. The Kazakhstan race takes place at the Sokol International Racetrack near Almaty on July 9 while the Buddh International Circuit hosts India's first MotoGP on September 24. "We are a world championship and while Europe is lucky enough to have most of the riders come from there, that doesn't... Читать дальше...

When Evenepoel, a Belgian who rides for Soudal-Quick Step, surged away from the pack with a few hundred metres (yards) to go, only Roglic, of Jumbo-Visma, was able to respond. Evenepoel pulled clear on a final uphill bend to win by two seconds at the end of a mountainous 180.6km ride from Olost. "I had super good legs," he told broadcaster Eurosport. "I really felt I was getting better and better and better every day." Evenepoel claimed a 10-second victory bonus, while Roglic gained six seconds for finishing second. Читать дальше...

The Pole was the defending champion at Miami and was expected to play American Claire Liu in the second round on Thursday after receiving a first-round bye. She lost in the semifinals of Indian Wells to eventual champion Elena Rybakina but said that she was not able to play again with the injury. Swiatek said she had initially hurt her rib by strong coughing after picking up an infection. "You know that in and after Doha I was struggling with a strong infection," Swiatek said. "I was allowed to play... Читать дальше...

Maguire's breakthrough victory came at Crown Colony in Fort Myers, Florida, a three-stroke triumph over American Lexi Thompson. She will seek a repeat at the event's new home in Gold Canyon, Arizona. "Been a busy week, a lot extra things to do, but a good problem to have I suppose," Maguire said. "And nice to be here in the desert. Very different to Fort Myers." World number 12 Maguire began her year with a share of ninth at the season-opening Tournament of Champions and level sixth in Thailand... Читать дальше...

Dozens of actors, authors and academics descended on Newark, the multicultural industrial city neighboring New York where Roth was born and raised, for a three-day Roth-fest bringing stagings and readings of his work to hundreds of spectators. Born March 19, 1933 to a middle-class Jewish family, Roth died on May 22, 2018, leaving behind a storied, much-discussed and sometimes controversial career. Roth often receives credit for predicting the dark chaos of Donald Trump's presidency with his 2004... Читать дальше...

The latest report by the UN’s climate advisory panel has once again highlighted the need for urgent action against human-induced climate change, noting that the tools to prevent climate catastrophe already exist. While hopes of limiting global warming at 1.5C are rapidly fading, climate experts stress that “every additional tenth of a degree matters” to mitigate the already dire consequences of our planet warming.

King Charles III risks facing rubbish-strewn streets, transport strikes and disruption to his visit when he travels to France next week for his first foreign trip.

French President Emmanuel Macron broke his silence on the bitter pension battle roiling the country in a televised interview on Wednesday, stressing that his contentious reform raising the pension age is necessary and will come into force later this year.

French union leaders and opposition politicians on Wednesday reacted with outrage to a televised interview with President Emmanuel Macron in which he discussed planned pension reforms recently forced through government.

Boris Johnson will face hours of questioning on Wednesday about whether he misled Britain's parliament over rule-breaking Covid-19 lockdown parties at a hearing where the former prime minister will befighting for his political career. FRANCE 24's Bénédicte Paviot tells us more.

In a sign that his schedule is still up in the air, an aide to French President Emmanuel Macron told AFP on condition of anonymity Wednesday that "the programme is still being worked out by both sides". The British sovereign's planned tour, intended as a statement of cross-Channel friendship after years of arguments between London and Paris, comes with France in the grip of mass protests over pension reform. Thousands of tonnes of rubbish have piled up in the streets of Paris, where Charles is... Читать дальше...

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he was prepared to accept unpopularity as a consequence of imposing a controversial pensions reform that has sparked uproar and mass protests. Macron, in an interview with the TF1 and France 2 TV channels, said his government will aim to bring France back to normal "as soon as possible", speaking two days after his government barely survived a no-confidence vote. For more, FRANCE 24 is joined by French political scientist Jean-Christophe Gallien.

Du Toit was a member of the Springboks squad that won the World Cup in Japan four years ago and has been capped 15 times since his Test debut in 2018. The 27-year-old has played for South African side the Sharks since 2014 and has also captained the Durban-based team. "He is a world-class operator at scrum time," Bath's head of rugby Johann van Graan said of compatriot Du Toit. "There are not many players in the world who can play on both sides of the scrum to an international standard, maintain control and have destructive power. Читать дальше...

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni faced calls Wednesday from the United Nations and rights groups to reject an "appalling" anti-gay bill passed by parliament. Ugandan lawmakers had late Tuesday approved the bill outlining harsh penalties for anyone who engages in same-sex activity after a chaotic near seven-hour session.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday defiantly vowed to push through a controversial pensions reform, saying he was prepared to accept unpopularity in the face of sometimes violent protests. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, acting on the president's instructions, last Thursday invoked an article in the constitution that adopted the contentious reform without a parliamentary vote. For more on Emmanuel Macron's interview, FRANCE 24 is joined by Yves Sintomer, Professor of Political Science at Paris 8 University... Читать дальше...

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he was prepared to accept unpopularity as a consequence of imposing a controversial pensions reform that has sparked uproar and mass protests. Macron, in an interview with the TF1 and France 2 TV channels, said his government will aim to bring France back to normal "as soon as possible," speaking two days after his government barely survived a no-confidence vote. For more, FRANCE 24 is joined by Yves Sintomer, Professor of Political Science, University... Читать дальше...

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he was prepared to accept unpopularity as a consequence of imposing a controversial pensions reform that has sparked uproar and protests. "Given a choice between opinion polls in the short term and the general interest of the country, I choose the general interest of the country," Macron said in a televised interview.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said a deeply unpopular new law that raises the retirement age was necessary and would enter into force by the end of the year. Saying he had "no regrets," he however added that he wanted to improve a fraught relationship with labour unions and involve them more in future reforms, on topics including retraining for those in painful jobs. FRANCE 24's French Politics Editor Marc Perelman tells us more.

Ethiopia's parliament on Wednesday removed the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) from an official list of terrorist groups, a key step in the peace process following the two-year conflict in the country's north.

Turkey's main pro-Kurdish party said Wednesday it would not field a presidential candidate in May elections, giving tacit support to Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rival in the crucial vote.