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Hier — 18 avril 2024Presse

Pro-Palestinian Protests Block Golden Gate Bridge and Other U.S. Hubs

Par : Colbi Edmonds
The coordinated protests across the United States and around the globe were planned in part to coincide with Tax Day in the United States.

Pro-Palestinian protesters shutting down traffic on I-880 in Oakland, Calif., on Monday.
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How an Editor’s Note on Kate Middleton’s Video Fueled Conspiracy Theories

Par : Isabella Kwai
A routine Getty Images caption beside the Princess of Wales’s cancer announcement has fanned disinformation about her. Researchers say there is no evidence that the video is fake.

In a prerecorded video released on March 22 by the palace, Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced she had cancer.

Inside an English Village Scarred by a High-Speed Railway, HS2

Par : Stephen Castle
When Britain cut back a planned high-speed rail line, some residents on the route were pleased. They’re less delighted with what happened next.

More than 50 homes in the area have stood empty for two years or more, campaigners say — years during which HS2’s ambitions shrank markedly.

Watch: Climate Activists Disrupt 'Succession' Star Jeremy Strong's Broadway Play -- 'There Is No Theater on a Dead Planet'

Par : David Ng · David Ng
Climate change activists disrupted a performance of Ibsen's "An Enemy of the People" on Broadway on Thursday, bringing a halt to the play starring "Succession" actor Jeremy Strong and "The Sopranos" actor Michael Imperioli.

India Blocks China-Backed World Trade Organization Investment Deals

Par : John Hayward · John Hayward
India and South Africa on Wednesday blocked the passage of a major investment agreement at the World Trade Organization (WTO) conference in Abu Dhabi, potentially scuttling hundreds of billions of dollars in investments — many of them slated for developing countries of the “Global South,” which India frequently claims to champion.

The White House Warns Cars Made in China Could Unleash Chaos on US Highways

Par : Aarian Marshall， Will Knight
As Chinese automakers prepare to launch in the US, the White House is investigating whether cars made in China could pose a national security threat.

Sen. Bob Casey Gives Federal Funds to Norfolk Southern Days After Accepting Lobbyist Cash

Par : Bradley Jaye · Bradley Jaye
Sen. Bob Casey publicly berated Norfolk Southern Railroad after the East Palestine disaster, but privately he directed federal funds their way only days after accepting a campaign donation from their high-powered lobbyist.

London’s Overground Train Lines Get New Names

Par : Claire Moses， Isabella Kwai and Derrick Bryson Taylor
The system’s map is a tangle of orange lines, without clear names or separate colors. That’ll change this year.

A London Overground train passing through the Camden neighborhood of London, along what will soon be called the Mildmay line.

Confiscated Motorbikes Pile Up as Vietnam Goes After Drunken Driving

Par : Mike Ives and Chau Doan
For many drivers, it’s cheaper to abandon the bike than to pay the fine. Now the police are wondering what to do with them all.

A police impound lot in Ho Chi Minh City in January. The city fell short on storage space by 100,000 square feet that month, and the backlog is growing.

Date Set for Biden to Visit East Palestine to Mark One Year Since Rail Disaster

Par : Simon Kent · Simon Kent
A date has finally been set for President Joe Biden to travel to East Palestine and mark just over one year since the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals devastated the town.

China Keeps Building Stadiums in Africa. But at What Cost?

Par : Elian Peltier and Joao Silva
This year’s Africa Cup of Nations, like several previous editions, played out in Chinese-built arenas. It will end with familiar questions about their legacy.

The Alassane Ouattara Stadium on the outskirts of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, has struggled to fill its 60,000 Chinese-built seats.

The Land of Ferrari and Lamborghini Has a New Speed Limit: 30 K.P.H.

Par : Elisabetta Povoledo
Bologna has become the first major Italian city to impose the limit on most streets, citing safety and livability. But it’s too slow for some: “A city has to move,” one cabby complained.

Near the Piazza Maggiore and the tower of the Palazzo del Podestà, Bologna, Italy. Critics of the new speed limit say that traffic in the city has been slowing to a standstill since it started to be enforced.

Australia's National Broadcaster Cancels Drag Queen Story Time After Public Furore

Par : Simon Kent · Simon Kent
The taxpayer-funded Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has been forced to scrap a drag queen story time session for children as young as three after opponents forced a backdown.

How to Guarantee the Safety of Autonomous Vehicles

Par : Steve Nadis
As computer-driven cars and planes become more common, the key to preventing accidents, researchers show, is to know what you don’t know.

Farmers Block Traffic Near Paris With Tractors Before Macron’s Speech

Par : Aurelien Breeden
Protesters blocking roads in and out of Paris, who say farms are squeezed by low prices and excessive regulation, seemed unmoved by promises from Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.

A protest blocking a highway near Jossigny, east of Paris, on Tuesday.

French Farmers Block Roads Around Paris in Growing Standoff

Par : Aurelien Breeden and Catherine Porter
The authorities warned residents to brace for disruptions as farmers converged on the capital to press a wide range of grievances.

Karine Duc and José Pérez of the Rural Coordination farmers group at the start of a tractor procession to Paris from Agen, southwest France, on Monday.

France Tries to Contain Protests by Farmers as Outrage Spreads

Par : Roger Cohen and Aurelien Breeden
The government announced measures to quell the anger, including the scrapping of a fuel tax increase, as thousands of tractors blocked highways across the country.

Farmers blocking the entrance of a supermarket burn tires in Le Mans, in northwestern France, on Friday.

German Rail Workers Strike Over Pay and Hours

Par : Christopher F. Schuetze
The walkout, over pay and hours, is the most significant in years at the national train operator, which warned of a “massive reduction” in service.

Millions of people ride trains in Germany every day, and the number is growing as more travelers switch to rail amid concerns about climate change.

Turmoil at Australia’s ABC After Hiring and Forced Departure of Antoinette Lattouf

Par : Natasha Frost and Damien Cave
The hiring and forced departure of a Lebanese Australian journalist has exposed long-simmering issues at one of the country’s most trusted institutions.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation offices in Sydney, Australia.

Storm Isha Sweeps Britain With Powerful Winds, Disrupting Travel

Par : Johnny Diaz
Powerful winds swept the region overnight into Monday, causing travel disruptions and power outages. A second powerful storm is expected to bring similarly windy conditions.

Waves hitting the shore in Porthleven, England, on Sunday.

Annie Nightingale, Pathbreaking British D.J., Is Dead at 83

Par : Richard Sandomir
She was initially told there was no room for her on BBC Radio 1 because a woman’s voice lacked the authority of a man’s. Once she was on the air, she stayed there for 53 years.

Annie Nightingale in 1970, the year she became the first female disc jockey on BBC Radio 1.

Will My Next Trip Be by Train Instead of Plane?

Par : Paige McClanahan
In Europe, Asia and the U.S., new and expanded train service is making rail a viable alternative to flying.

Indonesia Train Crash Kills at Least 2, Official Says

Par : Muktita Suhartono and Mike Ives
Hundreds of passengers were evacuated from the crash near the city of Bandung. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear, and the authorities have opened an investigation.

The Bandung Raya local train collided with the Turangga train in Cicalengka, Bandung, West Java province, Indonesia, on Friday.

Broadway Shows Suffering as Suburban Tourists Avoid New York City Due to High Crime

Par : David Ng · David Ng
Broadway shows are reportedly taking a financial hit as tourists from the suburbs are increasingly avoiding New York City due to high levels of crime.

Winter Storm Traps Hundreds of Motorists Overnight in Sweden

Par : Christina Anderson
Truck drivers and other motorists were locked in blankets of snow on a major roadway overnight after nearly 10 inches of snow fell within 24 hours.

The E22 roadway in Sweden on Thursday. The authorities said that rescue workers had evacuated everyone who wanted to leave their cars by Thursday afternoon.

Why London’s Tube Is Shutting Down Next Week

Par : Isabella Kwai
Large strikes by workers on the London Underground are expected to cripple the capital’s transportation network for several days.

The London Underground system will be largely shut down for most of next week.

Ukraine Intensifies Guerrilla Tactics, Targeting Trains

Par : Marc Santora
As conventional forces struggle to break through defensive lines, both sides are increasingly turning to guerrilla tactics.

A photo Russia released last month purporting to show the site of a derailed train in the Ryazan region, Russia. Russian authorities said the derailment was caused by an improvised explosive device.

No-Show Joe: East Palestine Residents Still Waiting for a Biden Visit

Par : Simon Kent · Simon Kent
President Joe Biden exited the White House on Wednesday and claimed his 418th vacation day to travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands to put his feet up for New Year’s. East Palestine, Ohio, residents are basking in no such luxury.

Strike Halts Eurostar Channel Tunnel Service Between London and Europe

Par : Jenny Gross and Aurelien Breeden
Many trains traveling between London and continental Europe had been canceled on Thursday because of an unexpected walkout, causing hours of chaos just days before Christmas.

Passengers waiting at the Gare du Nord terminal in Paris after Eurostar canceled several trains from there to London on Thursday.

Polish Right Occupies State TV, Refusing to Accept Loss of Power

Par : Andrew Higgins
The sit-in shut down Poland’s main public news station, a possible harbinger of battles to come as the party voted out of power tries to keep its grip on state institutions.

Police officers in front of the public broadcasting headquarters on Wednesday in Warsaw, where members of the ousted former government staged a sit-in to prevent new managers from taking over.

Mary Earps ‘humbled’ after winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

Par : Tom Garry · Greg Wilcox
Mary Earps said she felt “very honoured and humbled” to receive “the ultimate all-round sporting accolade”, after being named as the BBC’s Sports Personality of the year ahead of runner-up Stuart Broad to continue women’s sport’s strong recent run in the event.]]>

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