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Aujourd’hui — 26 avril 2024NYT > World

Gaza Authorities Say More Bodies Were Discovered in Mass Grave

An analysis of satellite imagery and videos by the The Times found that two of three graves had been dug on a hospital’s grounds before an Israeli raid.

Gazans and health workers seeking to identify bodies unearthed at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, a city in the southern Gaza Strip, on Tuesday.

Far-Right Greek Party Is Banned From E.U. Parliament Elections

The Supreme Court in Greece found that Spartans had “offered their party as a cloak” for the former spokesman of the banned neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn.

A kiosk in Kalamata, Greece, was decorated with a poster for the far-right party Spartans that included a picture of Ilias Kasidiaris, the former Golden Dawn spokesman who is in jail.

U.S. Army Begins Building Floating Aid Pier off Gaza, Pentagon Says

The structure is meant to allow humanitarian assistance to enter Gaza via the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Israeli restrictions on land convoys.

The Monterrey, a U.S. Army vessel, in Newport News, Va., last month. The ship has been deployed to assist in the construction of a floating pier and causeway off Gaza’s coast.

Venice Implements Entry Fee to Deter Tourists

Venice’s first day of charging a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly, but there were some protests and polemics.

A worker checking tickets on Thursday for entering the city of Venice in front of the Santa Lucia train station.

Friday Briefing: Supreme Court Hears Trump Immunity Case

Also, more bodies were found in a Gazan mass grave.

Demonstrators protested outside of the Supreme Court.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Considers Resignation Amid Wife’s Investigation

Despite insisting that allegations of influence peddling against his wife are false, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says he is considering stepping down, bewildering Spain.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain in Madrid on Wednesday. He wrote in a public letter that accusations against his wife were false.
Hier — 25 avril 2024NYT > World

Middle East Crisis: U.S. and 17 Other Nations Call on Hamas to Release Hostages

“The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, who are protected under international law, is of international concern,” the leaders said in a joint statement.

Ariel Henry Resigns as Prime Minister as Haiti Installs Ruling Council

With that body in place, Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned and the new leaders turned to the task of establishing order in a gang-ridden country.

Michel Patrick Boisvert, center, was named acting prime minister on Thursday in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, replacing Ariel Henry, who resigned.

Energy Dept. Aims to Speed Up Permits for Power Lines

The Biden administration has expressed growing alarm that efforts to fight climate change could falter unless the electric grids are quickly expanded.

Administration officials worry their plans to fight climate change could falter unless electric grids can quickly expand to handle more wind and solar power.

100 Pilot Whales Are Rescued After Mass Stranding in Australia

Of the 160 whales stranded near the town of Dunsborough on Thursday morning, more than 100 were returned to the ocean. Twenty-nine others, however, died on the beach.

Long-finned pilot whales stranded at Toby’s Inlet, near Dunsborough in Western Australia on Thursday.

Biden’s New Power Plant Rules: 5 Things to Know

The administration issued a major climate regulation aimed at virtually eliminating carbon emissions from coal, the dirtiest of the fossil fuels and a driver of global warming.

Republican-led states and the coal industry are all but certain to challenge the rules in court.

U.S. to Withdraw Troops From Chad

The departure of U.S. military personnel in Chad and Niger comes as both countries are turning away from years of cooperation with the United States and forming partnerships with Russia.

A U.S. Special Forces trainer leading Chadian soldiers during an exercise in Ndjamena, Chad, in 2017.

Sheppie Abramowitz, Who Advocated Relief for Refugees, Dies at 88

She helped people fleeing conflicts in Vietnam, China, Kosovo and elsewhere around the world, and established the Washington office of the International Rescue Committee.

Sheppie Abramowitz in her office at the International Rescue Committee in Washington in 1999. She spent her adult life helping refugees across the world.

Deadly Rains and Floods Sweep Cities Across East Africa

Downpours fueled by climate change and poor infrastructure have killed at least 200 people and submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi.

Floods caused by torrential rains destroyed a house at the Mathare shantytown in Nairobi, Kenya, on Thursday.

Ukraine Could Use Long-Range ATACMS to Hit Russian Targets in Crimea, U.S. Says

The goal for a recent delivery of ATACMS, a coveted long-range missile system, is to put more pressure on Russian forces in eastern parts of occupied Ukraine.

A handout image from the U.S. Army showing an Army Tactical Missile Systems live fire test at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico in 2021.

WADA Names Special Prosecutor in Chinese Doping Case

The decision to review the handling of positive tests collected from 23 swimmers came after an outcry from athletes and antidoping regulators.

Chinese swimmers who had tested positive for a banned drug won five medals at the Tokyo Olympics.

What to Know About the Breakup of Scotland’s Coalition Government

The power-sharing agreement between the Scottish National Party and the Scottish Green Party ended abruptly on Thursday, marking a fresh period of turmoil for the S.N.P.

The Scottish first minister, Humza Yousaf, announced in Edinburgh on Thursday that the Scottish National Party would withdraw from the country’s coalition governing agreement.

‘To the Future’: Saudi Arabia Spends Big to Become an A.I. Superpower

The oil-rich kingdom is plowing money into glitzy events, computing power and artificial intelligence research, putting it in the middle of an escalating U.S.-China struggle for technological influence.

More than 200,000 people converged on the Leap tech conference in the desert outside Riyadh in March.

Iran Sentences Prominent Rapper to Death, Lawyer Says

The rapper, Toomaj Salehi, was initially arrested after releasing music in support of the 2022 protests over the death of a young woman in police custody.

A poster of the rapper Toomaj Salehi at a February 2023 rally in Paris on the 44th anniversary of the Iranian revolution.

A Chinese Firm Is America’s Favorite Drone Maker. Except in Washington.

Par : Kate Kelly
U.S. authorities consider DJI a security threat. Congress is weighing legislation to ban it, prompting a lobbying campaign from the company, which dominates the commercial and consumer drone markets.

A DJI drone flying supplies to a search and rescue team during a training exercise in Ogden, Utah, this month.

Macron, Battling Far Right at Home, Pushes for Stronger E.U.

In a major speech, France’s president returned to a familiar theme, warning that “Our Europe is mortal” if it does not become more self-sufficient.

“We are too slow and not ambitious enough,” President Emmanuel Macron of France said in his speech on Thursday.

Flooding Inundates Kenya, Killing at Least 32 and Displacing Thousands

Heavy rains also pounded other nations in East Africa, including Tanzania, where at least 155 people were killed, according to the country’s prime minister.

Residents in Nairobi were stranded on Tuesday after a night of heavy rainfall.

Venice Access Fee: What to Know Before Your Day Trip

Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s fragility.

Workers setting up a booth near the Santa Lucia train station on Wednesday, just before the start of Venice’s fee-based booking system for day trips.

Ukraine and Russia’s Battle Over the Town of Chasiv Yar, Explained

Chasiv Yar has been under relentless attack by Russian forces. Controlling the town would put them in striking distance of key Ukrainian operational and supply centers.

A woman transported humanitarian aid to her home in the frontline town of Chasiv Yar in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region in January.

Moulin Rouge’s Windmill Blades Fall Off in Paris

Firefighters were called overnight after the blades crashed to the ground. Nobody was hurt, and the famed cabaret venue will stay open.

Workers cleaned up the collapsed windmill in front of the Moulin Rouge on Thursday morning.

Antony Blinken Visits China

Tensions over economic ties are running high, threatening to disrupt a fragile cooperation between the U.S. and China.

The U.S. secretary of state, Antony J. Blinken, walked with Nicholas Burns, the U.S. ambassador to China, through the Yu Gardens in Shanghai on Wednesday.

Thursday Briefing

Signs suggest that Israel will likely invade Rafah.

The rubble of a building this month after Israeli strikes in Rafah, in southern Gaza, where more than a million displaced people have fled.

Europe’s Policymakers Get Ready to Lower Rates, Regardless of the Fed

European Central Bank governors are highlighting cooler inflation as a sign the bank could cut interest rates before the Federal Reserve.

A neighborhood market in Madrid. High inflation in the eurozone is dissipating, and European Central Bank policymakers say their 2 percent inflation target is in sight.

Enduring Mayhem: Images From Year 3 of the War in Ukraine

A photographic chronicle of the third year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Russian soldiers who turned against their country to fight for the Ukrainian side, in the Sumy region of Ukraine in March.

Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Leader, Considers Resigning as Wife Faces Inquiry

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez put his public duties on hold. He said an inquiry into alleged influence peddling by his wife was politically motivated.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez blamed his political opponents for the inquiry into his wife, Begoña Gomez.

Israel Calls Alliance With U.S. ‘Ironclad’ After Receiving Billions in Aid

The money from Washington, which includes $5 billion to replenish Israel’s defenses and $1 billion for Gazan civilians, comes as Israel readies to invade Rafah.

Israeli soldiers near a rocket-intercepting Iron Dome battery near the Gaza border this month. New American aid for Israel includes more than $5 billion to replenish defense systems.

Israeli-American Hostage, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Is Seen in Hamas Video

Par : Liam Stack
The video appeared to be the first time that Mr. Goldberg-Polin, who was grievously injured in the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack, has been seen alive since he was taken captive.

A photo of Hersh Goldberg-Polin held by his mother, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, in their home in Jerusalem.

Thursday Briefing: Israel Seems Poised to Invade Rafah

Also, details of the U.S. aid package to Ukraine and Taylor Swift’s new album.

More than a million people have taken refuge in Rafah.
À partir d’avant-hierNYT > World

Queens Park Ladies Triumph in English Boys’ Soccer League

The Queens Park Ladies, an under-12 soccer team in Bournemouth, England, hopes to inspire younger girls to get into the sport after a dominant season against the boys.

“They definitely underestimated us,” one Queens Park Ladies player said of their male opposition.

With Temperatures Soaring, Gazans Swelter in Makeshift Tents

The tents that failed to keep out the cold when many Gazans first fled their homes have now become suffocating as highs surpass 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tents in Deir Al Balah, where many displaced Gazans have been suffering under rising temperatures.

Middle East Crisis: Hamas Releases Video of Injured Israeli American Hostage

The video appeared to be the first time that Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was badly wounded in the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack, has been seen alive since he was taken captive.

Israeli military vehicles near Israel’s border with Gaza this month.

Here’s How U.S. Aid to Ukraine Might Help on the Battlefield

Par : Lara Jakes
Weapons from the support package, considered “a lifeline” for Ukraine’s military, could be arriving on the battlefield within days.

Donetsk, eastern Ukraine. Artillery ammunition has been in short supply for the Ukrainian military for more than a year.

Israel’s Invasion of Rafah Is All but Inevitable, Experts Say

Israel says an assault on Gaza’s southernmost city is vital to dismantling Hamas and has proposed evacuating civilians. But more than a million people have taken refuge in the city.

The rubble of a building this month after Israeli strikes in Rafah, in southern Gaza, where more than a million displaced people have fled.

Germany Will Resume Funding for UNRWA After a UN Report

The announcement was likely to further strain Germany’s longstanding ties with Israel, which have deteriorated because of differences over the war in Gaza.

Displaced Palestinians cooking as they shelter in a UNRWA-affiliated school in Deir al Balah, central Gaza, on Tuesday.

Australian Journalist Says She Had No Choice But to Leave India

Avani Dias said that she had been denied a visa renewal for weeks because of her reporting on the Sikh separatist movement. Indian officials disputed her account.

Avani Dias produced a television segment about accusations that India was responsible for the death of a Sikh separatist in Canada last year.

Horses Run Loose Through Central London in Surreal Spectacle

A number of runaway army horses galloped through London on Wednesday morning, causing alarm and injuring pedestrians. All of the animals were eventually recovered.

Two horses bolting through the streets of London near Aldwych on Wednesday.

Myanmar’s Junta Recaptures Town That Was a Significant Gain for Rebels

Resistance soldiers were forced to leave Myawaddy, a key trading center on the border with Thailand, weeks after capturing it.

Crossing the Moei River, fleeing from Myawaddy, Myanmar, to Mae Sot, Thailand, on Saturday.

Luton Learns the Power of Premier League Status

Par : Rory Smith
Having a team in the world’s richest sports competition might alter how people think of Luton, a place long dogged by a ramshackle image and links to extremism.

A street closed on match day near Luton’s stadium.

Blinken Goes to China With Potential Trouble on Horizon

The secretary of state’s visit comes as Democrats and Republicans are vying to appear tougher on China.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is greeted in Shanghai on Wednesday by Kong Fuan, the director general of the Shanghai Foreign Affairs Office, and by two American diplomats — R. Nicholas Burns, the ambassador to China; and Scott Walker, the U.S. consul general in Shanghai.
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