Новости за 17.12.2025

In a statement, Warner Bros said the terms of the Netflix merger were better, while the Paramount offer "once again fails to address key concerns that we have consistently communicated... throughout our extensive engagement and review of their six previous proposals." "We are confident that our merger with Netflix represents superior, more certain value for our shareholders," it said. Netflix shocked the industry on December 5 by announcing it had sealed an agreement to buy the film and television... Читать дальше...

The total World Cup prize fund of $655 million (558.5 million euros) represents an increase of almost 50 percent from the $440 million distributed to teams taking part in the last tournament in Qatar in 2022. However, next year's World Cup -- to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19 -- will be the first to feature 48 teams, a 50 percent increase from the 32 teams last time. The Argentine Football Association received $42 million in prize money after Lionel Messi inspired them to glory three years ago... Читать дальше...

The CEO of a huge organisation that has helped millions of girls across a series of African countries has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how the group she now runs helped her when she was a girl. Angeline Murimirwa was able to continue her education thanks to CAMFED, the Campaign for Female Education. It has now been running now for over 30 years, reaching over 8 million girls throughout Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ghana, Tanzania, Malawi and Kenya. We spoke to her in Perspective.

The European Union and the UK on Wednesday agreed to let British students rejoin the Erasmus+ programme in a symbolic step toward improving relations after Brexit.

The World Boxing Council and sporting luminaries including former tennis star Martina Navratilova have called on Iran to spare the life of Mohammad Javad Vafaei-Sani, 30, a silver medallist in the national boxing championship. Vafaei-Sani was arrested in 2020 over involvement in 2019 protests, charged with membership of the People's Mujahedin (PMOI, also known by the Persian acronym MEK) organisation, which is banned in Iran, and sentenced to death after being convicted of the capital crime of "corruption on earth". Читать дальше...

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, 17 December 2025: Vanity Fair's interview of Susan Wiles makes headlines across the United States. Next, The New York Times investigates Jeffrey Epstein's wealth and career. Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappé has won a court case against his former club Paris Saint-Germain. Finally, Christmas elves hit the jackpot.

An AI-generated fake video circulated on #Facebook, falsely claiming a coup d’état in #France. Alerted by a concerned African counterpart, Emmanuel #Macron criticised Facebook after the platform refused to remove the misleading content.

Thousands of tents housing displaced Palestinians across the Gaza Strip have been inundated after heavy rain and strong winds battered the area. Witnesses said that early Tuesday, hundreds of Palestinians sought shelter from the storm among the ruins of buildings in Gaza City, many of which were largely destroyed by the Israeli army. Simon Moritz reports.

The wicketkeeper top-scored for the home side with 106 in their total of 326-8 but had a lucky escape when he was on 72. England called for a review after their appeal for caught behind off Josh Tongue's pace bowling was turned down by umpire Ahsan Raza. The stump microphones picked up a clear sound, with the soundwave spiking, but the replay showed the noise before the ball passed Carey's bat and TV umpire Chris Gaffaney upheld the on-field decision. Carey, who went on to reach his third Test century... Читать дальше...

The parliamentarians from the populist Finns Party, which is part of the right-wing coalition government, posted images on social media where they pulled back the corners of their eyes -- widely seen as a racist gesture targeting East Asian people. They claimed to have shared the pictures in support of the 2025 Miss Finland, Sarah Dzafce, who was stripped of her title last week for posting a similar picture on social media in November. "I offer my sincere apologies for the recent offensive social... Читать дальше...

The five-day stoppage by resident doctors -- those below consultant level -- comes as negotiations reached a deadlock over the medics' demand for a 26 percent pay rise to compensate for what they say is a real-time loss of earnings due to inflation. Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer has branded the industrial action "irresponsible" at a time when the state-funded National Health Service (NHS) is struggling to handle a "super flu" outbreak. The pay demand comes on top of a 28.9 percent increase... Читать дальше...

Nick Reiner, the son of director Rob Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the stabbing deaths of both his father and his mother. Solange Mougin has more.

The Recorder outlet's two-hour documentary into corruption in the court system touched a nerve in the eastern European country, which ranks as one of the most graft-ridden in the EU, according to Transparency International's corruption perception index. Thousands have taken to the streets in rolling protests over the past week, but senior judicial officials have hit back and accused the outlet of being part of a "campaign to destabilise the judiciary". The open letter published on Wednesday condemned... Читать дальше...

Under soft lights, the four young men of the Kwan Pa band strike layered guitar lines and lilting rhythms, their live performance pulling cheers and applause from a crowd visibly elated, white handkerchiefs twirling above heads as revellers dance, sing along and clink glasses between bites of food. "It's like therapy," one patron said, laughing as couples glide across the floor and strangers dance together, united by a sound that has shaped Ghanaian life for generations. That charged ambience... Читать дальше...

Crude benchmarks were rising on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the US would put a stop to any traffic of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela. The country's oil revenue is a lifeline for the Maduro government, which now mainly sells its barrels to China. Also in this edition: Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly telling its shareholders to reject a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance. Plus: FIFA offers $60 tickets for the 2026 World Cup amid criticism over high prices.

If a recent song by your favorite artist sounded slightly unusual, there may be a reason: musicians are warning that AI-generated tracks are appearing on streaming platforms while being falsely credited to their names. Experts say the technology has become advanced enough to convincingly mimic an artist’s style, allowing impostors to collect royalties, and many performers report that fans are being misled. August Hakansson reports.

The French president is visiting Marseille one month after the murder of the brother of a young anti-drugs activist, as the government steps up efforts to tackle the city’s drug-related crime. On Tuesday, Emmanuel Macron announced tougher penalties for drug users and vowed to pursue the leaders of trafficking networks, including those operating from abroad. Emerald Maxwell reports.

Thousands of tents housing displaced Palestinians across the Gaza Strip have been inundated after heavy rain and strong winds battered the area. Witnesses said that early Tuesday, hundreds of Palestinians sought shelter from the storm among the ruins of buildings in Gaza City, many of which were largely destroyed by the Israeli army. Shrouq Al-Aila, journalist based in Gaza City, tells us more about the tragic situation in Gaza.

The European Union is considering revising a 2023 law that would have ended sales of new combustion-engine cars by 2035, proposing instead a 90% cut in CO₂ emissions rather than a complete phaseout. This would allow limited production of petrol or hybrid vehicles to continue. Germany is backing the move, urging Brussels to ease the deadline over concerns about jobs and industrial competitiveness, as France 24 correspondent Nicholas Holdsworth reports from Berlin

The first funerals have taken place for victims of the Bondi Beach attack, with large, grieving crowds overflowing from synagogues as mourners gathered in visible distress to honor those who lost their lives. Meanwhile, police have charged the suspect’s son, accused of carrying out the attack, with 59 offenses including a terrorism charge after he emerged from a coma, as a newly circulating video shows an elderly couple attempting to stop and disarm one of the gunmen before they were shot. Morgan Ayre reports.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered a “blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela, marking Washington’s latest effort to intensify pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government by targeting its primary source of revenue. How the blockade would be enforced remains unclear, including whether Trump would again rely on the Coast Guard to intercept vessels, as he did last week, even as the administration has already deployed thousands of troops and nearly a dozen warships... Читать дальше...

The European Union has proposed changes to a 2023 law that effectively banned the sale of new internal combustion engine cars from 2035. Instead of cutting CO2 emissions by 100% from 2021 levels, carmakers would be required to reduce them by 90%, meaning a small-scale production of petrol or hybrid cars could continue. The auto industry and some member states have been lobbying hard to get the rules relaxed in the face of slow market growth for EVs. President at Joint European Disruptive Initiative, André Loesekrug-Petri, shares his insights.

Paris' Louvre remained closed on Wednesday morning as staff held talks on extending a strike over pay and working conditions after a high-profile jewel heist and recent infrastructure failures exposed security lapses and the museum's deteriorating state.

The 34-year-old, who produced a wicketkeeping masterclass during the second Test at Brisbane, showed his prowess with the bat to steer Australia to 326-8 at stumps on day one against England. It was his third Test century, his first in an Ashes series, and an innings to savour with his friends and family watching. Carey punched the air and looked to the heavens when he reached the milestone as his wife Eloise sobbed in the stands. It was the first time Carey had reached three figures since his... Читать дальше...

Batting after captain Pat Cummins won the toss as temperatures topped 36 Celsius at Adelaide Oval, the hosts were 326-8 at stumps on day one after the shock of Steve Smith being ruled out with illness. Mitchell Starc was not out 33 and Nathan Lyon yet to score. "To make a hundred here in front of home fans and family was special," an emotional Carey told Australian TV. As he celebrated his maiden Ashes ton, Carey gestured towards the sky in a nod to his father Gordon, who died from cancer in September. Читать дальше...