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French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon17 minutes agoSamantha GranvilleBeirutReutersA French peacekeeper has been killed and three others wounded after a UN patrol came under fire in southern Lebanon, in what officials described as a deliberate attack.The soldier was serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), which confirmed that one peacekeeper had died and three others were injured, two of them seriously, when their patrol came under small-arms fire.French President Emmanuel Macron blamed the attack on Hezbollah. The The Macron The “France’s Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin said the peacekeeper had been part of a mission to reopen access to a Unifil position that had been cut off by the recent fighting when it had been “ambushed by an armed group at very close range”.Vautrin added that he was “hit immediately by a direct shot from a small arms weapon” and was pulled away by fellow soldiers, who were unable to revive him.Unifil said the patrol had been clearing explosive ordnance along a road in the village of Ghanduriyah to reconnect isolated positions.It said the team came under fire from what it described as non-state actors and condemned the attack as “deliberate”.What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefireFollow updates on the Iran warCeasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remainThe Lebanese Armed Forces said the incident followed exchanges of fire with armed individuals, adding that it was co-ordinating closely with Unifil during what it described as a sensitive phase in southern Lebanon.Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack and told Macron during a phone call that those responsible would be brought to justice.Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has also ordered an investigation.Hezbollah issued a statement on Saturday denying it was responsible, describing them as “rushed” and “baseless accusations”.It called for “caution in making judgements and assigning blame regarding the incident, pending the Lebanese army’s investigation to determine the full circumstances”.The group urged both Unifil and the Lebanese army to continue co-ordinating with locals on manouevres “under these delicate circumstances”.In late March, three Indonesian peacekeepers were killed in separate incidents – an explosion that destroyed a Unifil vehicle and a projectile strike a day earlier.Unifil warned that under international law “all actors” were obliged to ensure the “safety and security” of UN personnel, adding that “deliberate attacks” on peacekeepers were “grave violations” of international humanitarian law and could amount to war crimes.The peacekeeping force was first established in 1978 by the UN Security Council following Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon, with a mandate to confirm Israeli withdrawal, restore peace and assist the Lebanese government in regaining authority in the south.Its role was expanded after the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, when Security Council Resolution 1701 strengthened its responsibilities in monitoring the ceasefire along the Blue Line – the de facto border between Lebanon and Israel – in co-ordination with the Lebanese army.More than 330 peacekeepers have been killed since the mission was established.Peacekeepers killed by roadside explosion in Lebanon, initial report findsMiddle EastHezbollahLebanonIran war

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Media She In ” She ” Our “Culture Minister Catherine Pegard told AFP that Baye had “lit up a long chapter in the history of French cinema with her talent and radiant personality”.Her family said she had died following a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia, a neurodegenerative disease, AFP reported.EuropeFranceCultureFilm

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Millions listen to Ethiopian singer’s song criticizing government22 minutes agoBBC AmharicGetty ImagesIn Ethiopia, where criticising authorities can often land you in trouble, Teddy Afro’s track Das Tal has been viewed over seven million times on YouTube. Teddy Afro, whose real name Tewodros Kazsahun, sings about a traditional mourning camp, referring to a country that he believes has been lost. The 49-year old laments in Das Tal that “the spirit of being Ethiopian has been pushed away.” “Now I can understand the pain and sorrow. Where can one go to cry, where can they grieve? In the village where I was raised, in the place where I grew, I feel like a stranger. “The star was a thorn on the side of previous government. His last album, Ethiopia, was a huge success in the country, topping the Billboard World Albums chart in several weeks. It was a historical album that called for unity between Ethiopians. But its official release was blocked by the government. Teddy Afro told BBC in 2017 that “all of my music is based upon love.” “Like Martin Luther King, who said that hate cannot drive out hatred: only love can achieve this. For us to get out of this situation, I believe that the only option we have is love. Ethiopians celebrate the baptism of Jesus with drums, chants, and celebrations.

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Orban’s era ended in a flash, and Hungary’s new PM is a man on the The new government can be elected by the parliament. He also gave combative interviews with public service television and radio, who If that passes, Magyar may close the door to Orban’s return. Hungary’s defeated leader said: “This is the beginning of an end.” “We must accept this defeat with dignity. “Ferenc Isza/AFP through Getty ImagesHe spoke about feeling “pain” and ” Orban said that if he were re-elected he would continue leading Fidesz, but added In a party that rarely expresses dissent in public, there have been calls for change. Andras Palkovics, Fidesz Mayor of Szekesfehervar in western Hungary “He should wait until the national caucus, and then begin assessing [the results].” Then, we should hold a leadership vote. “NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThere’s no obvious successor to Orban within the party and none with his Instead of reinvigorating their party, the dynamism made its leader appear old and tired. Magyar calls for a quick handover of power during talks with Hungary’s President Who is Peter Magy Peter Magyar leads the chorus of Tisza supporters on social media who are eager for those who illegally “My message to Fidesz and their stooges is: It’s not worth pretending that “We know what’s been done to our beloved homeland, and the Hungarians. Don’t ever doubt that you will reap what your sow. “In downtown Budapest, almost every single Fidesz posters has been defaced. Vege, the ending, has been spray painted on many posters. Some have been ripped and redecorated using expletives. The party’s sudden fall from grace in the eyes of the population, even of some erstwhile supporters, has been spectacular.SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesThe tough tone of the incoming Tisza leaders appears to be both emotional and tactical.They are taking revenge for the campaign of demonisation which the government-controlled Central European Press and Media Foundation (Kesma) has orchestrated against them and against Magyar personally. Dubai is a favourite destination of Hungarian oligarchs. Another is to prevent the destruction of evidence In his campaign, Magyar pledged to create an office to recover stolen assets. This week, he reiterate This would show the EU that Magyar is serious about fighting corruption. However, the EPPO only has the authority The pipeline has been shut down since late January. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this Szemerkenyi is now at the Equilibrium Institute, Budapest. She said that one of her favorite “Then I heard chants for ‘Europa,’ and the third was ‘Russian These three things together are like an agenda for foreign policy. “On Friday, an EU delegation led by Peter Magyar, the President of the European Commission, arrived in Budapest The new government must meet 27 criteria to access EUR17bn in EU funds withheld by the Orban government.

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One dead after car hits pedestrians in Melbourne, police say3 hours agoAndre Rhoden-PaulReutersPolice have arrested a man in Melbourne after a car mounted a kerb and drove into pedestrians, killing one.A grey Toyota struck two pedestrians on Langs Road in the Ascot Vale suburb just before 17:00 local time (07:00 GMT) on Saturday, Victoria Police said.One pedestrian died at the scene and the second was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.Police said the circumstances surrounding the collision had not yet been established and the arrested man was due to be interviewed.Local media reported the crash happened outside the Melbourne Showgrounds, which had been hosting the two-day Supanova Comic Con & Gaming event.Pictures of the scene showed a police cordon around the vehicle which appeared to have visible damage.Det Insp Craig McEvoy told 9News that the driver had been arrested by an off-duty officer who received assistance from the public.He said it was unclear whether the incident was intentional, but police would be investigating all avenues, including whether drugs or alcohol were involved.The Sydney Morning Herald reported an eyewitness, Tom, said he “heard a screech and a guy mounted the kerb at an erratic speed, hit a couple people”.He said the car U-turned back down the street towards him before it stalled, and he claimed to have stopped the driver from fleeing.Thousands of people had reportedly been expected to attend the event, which describes itself as the “home of Australia’s pop culture fandom”.Celebrities including Lord of the Rings actor Andy Serkis and Harry Potter actress Bonnie Wright were announced as guests at the expo.MelbourneAustralia