Новости за 21.12.2025

A hero bystander wrests a gun from one of two assailants at a mass shooting on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, at least 16 Jeffrey Epstein-related files disappear from the Justice Department’s public website within a day of their release and deadly Thailand-Cambodia border clashes displace hundreds of thousands. FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking images.

The Africa Cup of Nations begins this Sunday in Morocco, with the opening match in Rabat tonight featuring the hosts against Comoros. Morocco’s Atlas Lions are among the tournament favorites, but they will face tough competition from strong teams such as Senegal. RFI Sports Editor and correspondent from Morocco, Paul Myers, brings us with the latest.

French President Emmanuel Macron is spending two days in the United Arab Emirates to celebrate the Christmas holiday with nearly 900 French troops stationed at three bases near Abu Dhabi, highlighting France’s military presence in a region facing multiple overlapping crises. Nicholas Rushworth reports.

Australia is observing a national Day of Reflection one week after the deadly shooting at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach, with crowds gathering at a waterfront memorial and people across the country lighting candles and holding a minute of silence at exactly 6:47 p.m. local time, the moment the first shots were fired; the attack left 15 people dead and dozens injured, including 13 who remain hospitalized, and was carried out by a father and son, the latter previously flagged for possible radicalization... Читать дальше...

Italian Goggia finished her run in 1 minute 20.24 seconds to edge New Zealander Alice Robinson, winner of the only previous women's super-G this season, by 0.15sec. "Wen I crossed the finish line I didn't think it would last for the victory," said Goggia, who started sixth. "I'm glad I was wrong." In Saturday's downhill, Goggia was fastest at halfway before an error dropped her to 11th. "Yesterday was a tough day," she said. "When I came back to my hotel I cried for an hour. I felt pain in my... Читать дальше...

Thousands of dinosaur footprints, dating back over 200 million years, have been discovered on a mountain wall in the Italian Alps, just a short distance from the site of February’s Winter Olympics. Peter O’Brien reports on this Jurassic-era find.

The U.S. Coast Guard has intercepted and boarded a second tanker transporting Venezuelan oil, following Donald Trump’s announcement on Tuesday that he was ordering a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. However, several reports indicate that the vessel was not on the U.S. sanctions list, raising concerns that this move signals a tightening or escalation of enforcement. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shared a seven-minute video of the operation, showing U.S. Читать дальше...

Australia is observing a national Day of Reflection one week after the deadly shooting at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach, with crowds gathering at a waterfront memorial and people across the country lighting candles and holding a minute of silence at exactly 6:47 p.m. local time, the moment the first shots were fired; the attack left 15 people dead and dozens injured, including 13 who remain hospitalized, and was carried out by a father and son, the latter previously flagged for possible radicalization... Читать дальше...

With Christmas just around the corner and its many traditions returning, the Grinch — the nasty, green, hairy, cynical yet hilarious character — is once again making an appearance, as in the United States, where for several years some people have taken to wearing green costumes to play dirty tricks in the streets, sometimes more or less in collusion with the police, as Morgan Ayre reports.

Australia is observing a national Day of Reflection one week after the deadly shooting at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach, with crowds gathering at a waterfront memorial and people across the country lighting candles and holding a minute of silence. France24 correspondent Grégory Plesse reports the latest from Sydney, Australia.

It’s a big day for African football fans.The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off this Sunday in Morocco. The opening match this evening in Rabat pits the hosts against Comoros. Morocco’s Atlas Lions are the big favourites, but they’ll face stiff competition from powerhouses such as Senegal. You can follow our coverage tonight on France 24, with our sports reporter Selina Sykes bringing you updates throughout the tournament.

A court in Pakistan has convicted and sentenced the imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 17 years in prison after finding them guilty of retaining and selling state gifts, including jewellery given by Saudi Arabia in 2021. Khan’s lawyer says he will appeal the ruling on behalf of Khan and his wife. Khan’s opposition PTI party has condemned the decision. Nicholas Rushworth has more.

The summit at which South American leaders had hoped the Mercosur trade agreement would finally be signed ultimately took place without their European counterparts. EU leaders are postponing the conclusion amid large-scale demonstrations by farmers, who say the accord would disadvantage them. Gaelle Fonseca and Simon Moritz take a look.

At least 16 files disappeared from the US Department of Justice’s public webpage containing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein less than a day after they were posted, including a file featuring a photograph connected to former President Donald Trump. The removals occurred without any explanation from the government or notice to the public. Trump has consistently denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and has said he distanced himself from his former friend years ago. Being named or included in the files does not imply wrongdoing. Читать дальше...

Australia is observing a national Day of Reflection one week after the deadly shooting at a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach, with crowds gathering at a waterfront memorial and people across the country lighting candles and holding a minute of silence at exactly 6:47 p.m. local time, the moment the first shots were fired; the attack left 15 people dead and dozens injured, including 13 who remain hospitalized, and was carried out by a father and son, the latter previously flagged for possible radicalization... Читать дальше...

It's a big day for African football fans, with the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations set to kick off in Morocco. Hosts the Atlas Lions are the big favorite, but they'll face stiff competition from powerhouses like Senegal. The four-week tournament is seen as a high-profile dress rehearsal for the 2030 World Cup, which Morocco will co-host. Ahead of the opening match, we spoke to Moroccan sports journalist Amine El Amri about teams to watch, social unrest surrounding Morocco's sports investment, and the... Читать дальше...

As climate change concerns mount, some catering services are turning to deer meat as a low-carbon alternative to farmed livestock like beef. Since the summer, fans at Brentford football club's ground in west London have been offered venison burgers made of wild deer caught in England and Scotland. Twickenham Stadium, host of the women's Rugby World Cup final in September, sold nearly 5,500 wild venison burgers in a month. The push has been led by catering giant Levy UK, which now serves venison... Читать дальше...

At least 16 Jeffrey Epstein–related files abruptly disappeared from the Justice Department’s public website within a day of their release. The unexplained missing files fuelled speculation online about what was taken down and why the public was not notified.

Australia have been dominant all series with their 82-run win in Adelaide coming on the back of eight-wicket thumpings at Perth and Brisbane, securing the famous urn with two Tests still to play. "There was so much hype coming into the series, and you never really know how it will play out," said Cummins. "So winning in three Tests is hugely satisfying for many reasons. "A lot of the chat before the series was about how evenly poised it was going to be, and to win in straight Tests, it doesn't... Читать дальше...

England's dogged resistance on day five at Adelaide Oval lasted into the second session before Scott Boland removed Josh Tongue for an 82-run victory to ensure the famous urn remains in Australian hands. "It feels pretty awesome," said Australia captain Pat Cummins. "It wasn't easy today, but we got it done. It's an exciting changing room. "The last two months have been a bit of a grind," he added. "But it's all worth it for days like this. That's when we are at our best ... it's good old-fashioned grind... Читать дальше...

The renewed fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours this month, including with tanks, drones and artillery, has killed at least 22 people in Thailand and 19 in Cambodia, according to officials. The conflict stems from a territorial dispute over the colonial-era demarcation of their 800-kilometre (500-mile) border and a smattering of ancient temple ruins situated on the frontier. "At present, more than half a million Cambodian people, including women and children, are suffering severe hardship... Читать дальше...

The flourishing industry is closely protected by Chinese authorities and media access is seldom granted. Business has been booming: the number of rare earth processing points in China observed by the US Geological Survey jumped from 117 in 2010 to 2,057 by 2017. Most of the 3,085 nationwide recorded by the USGS today are clustered in the hills of Jiangxi. "It's busy 24 hours a day, seven days a week," a resident in the town of Banshi said. Nearby, construction work was getting started for the... Читать дальше...

Miura, known as "King Kazu", will join Fukushima United on a year-long loan after spending last season with fourth-tier Atletico Suzuka. The signing is not yet official but Miura's recent moves have typically been announced at 11:11am on January 11, in a nod to his shirt number. The former Japan international will turn 59 in February. He made seven appearances last season for Suzuka, who were relegated to Japan's regional leagues after finishing second-bottom of the table and losing a playoff. Читать дальше...

A father and his son are accused of spraying bullets into the family-thronged Hanukkah celebration on December 14, allegedly inspired by "Islamic State ideology". Albanese said his government will examine whether police and spy services have the powers, structures, and sharing arrangements "to keep Australians safe". "The ISIS-inspired atrocity last Sunday reinforces the rapidly changing security environment in our nation," he said, using an acronym for the Islamic State group. "Our security agencies... Читать дальше...

Houston coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 by the NBA earlier this week after lambasting the officiating in the Rockets' 128-125 defeat to Denver on Monday. But the Rockets avenged that loss with a hard-fought victory as the Western Conference rivals faced off again in Denver on Saturday. Durant delivered a talismanic performance which included five three-pointers, while Reed Sheppard came off the bench to score 28 points after making six-of-nine from outside the arc. Durant was involved in an... Читать дальше...