America’s Cup: Ineos Britannia, American Magic, Artemis youth and women’s teams create new Badalona base
'The Ineos Britannia base wasn’t big enough once they had the AC75 to accommodate.'
"Americas" Haberleri
Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein hospitalised after court overturns one of his convictions
Disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized on Saturday upon his return to New York after the city’s highest court overturned his 2020 conviction on sex crime charges.
Police detain 100 in pro-Palestinian protest camp at Boston's Northeastern University
Police detained about 100 people as they moved in to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters in response to the use of anti-Semitic slurs, the school said.
Columbia University president Minouche Shafik in hot water for handling of pro-Palestinian protests
As pro-Palestinian student protests at Columbia University continue, university president Minouche Shafik finds herself under fire from all sides as politicians, students and faculty all call for her to resign over her handling of the sit-ins....
US Supreme Court signals delay in ruling on Trump's claim of absolute immunity
The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but several justices signaled reservations about the charges that could cause a lengthy...
New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein's sex crime conviction over procedural errors
New York's highest court on Thursday overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on sex crime charges and ordered a new trial.
Arizona lower House passes bill to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban
Legislators in Arizona voted Wednesday to repeal an 1864 law that would have almost completely banned abortion in the battleground US state, after moderate Republicans broke ranks to side with Democrats.
America’s Cup: Team NZ pushing on new AC75 Taihoro as Barcelona-bound vessel soon to be shipped
After launching Taihoro less than two weeks ago, Team NZ will soon have to ship it away.
Biden signs bill to provide $61 billion in new military aid for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed legislation authorizing $61 billion in military aid for Ukraine, with the Pentagon quickly announcing a new $1 billion package headed for Kyiv, featuring desperately needed air defense and artillery...
Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US universities, targeting financial ties with Israel
Students at an increasing number of US universities are gathering in protest camps to demand that their schools cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies that are enabling its months-long conflict in Gaza. FRANCE 24's New York...
TikTok ban bill passes US Senate, what happens next?
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed legislation giving TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, about nine months to divest the U.S. assets of the short-video app, or face a nationwide ban. President Joe Biden said he will to sign the bill into law on...
Maduro announces return of UN rights office to Venezuela
President Nicolas Maduro announced Tuesday that a United Nations human rights office would begin operating in Venezuela once again, after it was suspended and its staff ordered to leave in February.
US Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars.
US Justice Department will pay $139 million to victims of USA Gymnastics sex abuse
The United States Justice Department said Tuesday it had agreed to pay almost $139 million to victims of sex abuser Larry Nassar, for its bungled investigation into the former USA Gymnastics team doctor.
US Senate to vote on Ukraine aid package after House's months-long delay
The US Senate is set to vote Tuesday on a major aid package for Ukraine, with its passage all but certain after the House of Representatives -- following months of wrangling -- approved the assistance with broad bipartisan support.
Dozens arrested on US campuses as tensions flare over Gaza war
Classes at Columbia University were shifted online Monday as protests over the Israel-Hamas war heightened tensions on US campuses and led to dozens of arrests at Yale University.
America’s Cup: Why Team NZ boat Taihoro won’t be at 100 per cent until October
Their AC75 might be on the water, but Team New Zealand aren’t showing all their cards yet.
Trump arrives at New York court for opening statements in criminal trial
Donald Trump arrived at a Manhattan courthouse Monday for opening statements in his high-stakes criminal trial, the first ever of a former president, with proceedings set to run in parallel with his attempt to retake the White House.
Tens of thousands of Colombians protest President Petro's economic, social reforms
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Colombia's main cities on Sunday against the left-wing government of Gustavo Petro, whose popularity is at an all-time low after more than 18 months in power.
Ecuador prison warden shot dead as nation votes on security referendum
Assailants shot dead the chief warden of a prison in western Ecuador on Sunday as voters went to polls to decide on tougher measures against organised crime, authorities said.
Ecuadorans begin voting in anti-crime referendum amid spike in deadly violence
Ecuadorans began voting Sunday in a referendum on proposed tougher measures to fight gang-related crime.