Search mission continues for missing Titanic tour sub
What the tour company has said about the search for the missing sub
From CNN's Jaqueline Rose
OceanGate Expeditions says it is “deeply grateful” for the “extensive assistance” it is receiving from multiple government agencies in search of a submersible visiting the wreck site of the Titanic.
The company, which operates tours to the wreckage site, said in a Monday night statement that “for some time" it has been “unable to establish communications” with the submersible.
Here's the complete statement:
“For some time, we have been unable to establish communications with one of our submersible exploration vehicles which is currently visiting the wreck site of the Titanic. Our entire focus is on the wellbeing of the crew and every step possible is being taken to bring the five crew members back safely. We are deeply grateful for the urgent and extensive assistance we are receiving from multiple government agencies and deep-sea companies as we seek to reestablish contact with the submersible. We pray for the safe return of the crew and passengers, and we will provide updates as they are available.”
Chinese couple barred from UK over Communist party donation allegations
Home Office wrote to pair, who had leave to remain, accusing them of involvement in giving money to political figures on CCP’s behalf
A pair of wealthy Chinese nationals have been barred from entering the UK after the government accused them of being involved in making donations to British political figures on behalf of the Chinese Communist party.
The married couple, both of whom had leave to remain in the UK, received the bans last year, but details of their exclusion have only now emerged in a case before a secretive immigration tribunal.
Estonia legalizes same-sex marriage
Estonia has become the second Central European country to legalize same-sex marriage. The law will come into force in 2024.
The Estonian Parliament on Tuesday passed a law legalizing same-sex marriage. This makes Estonia the second Central European country to do so, after Slovenia. The law will come into force on January 1, 2024.
"I'm proud of my country. We're building a society where everyone's rights are respected and people can love freely," Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas wrote on Twitter.
Key figures: Number of refugees, displaced people hits record high worldwide
On World Refugee Day 2023, the numbers of refugees and displaced people worldwide are higher than ever before. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the key figures.
There were 108.4 million displaced people and refugees in the world at the end of 2022 as a result of persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations or disruptions to public order, according to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). This is a 23% increase since the end of 2021. The upward trend is likely to continue due to the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Sudan.
Four Israeli settlers killed in attack in the occupied West Bank
The shooting carried out by suspected Palestinians took place near the illegal settlement of Eli.
At least four Israeli settlers have been killed in a shooting near an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank.
Four people were confirmed dead and four others were wounded on Tuesday in the attack near the illegal Eli settlement, in the northern West Bank, the Magen David Adom emergency services said in a statement.
One of the gunmen was shot dead and Israeli forces are searching for a second, Israel’s Channel 12 News reported. Palestinian officials did not immediately confirm his death.
Paris 2024 Olympics: French police raid organisers' headquarters
French police are searching the headquarters of the organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Officials say the raids are part of two preliminary corruption investigations.
The BBC understands the police are looking into allegations of favouritism and misuse of public money in the attribution of construction contracts.
A spokesperson for the Paris 2024 organising committee told the BBC the body was "co-operating fully with the investigators".
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