Authorities investigating the deadly Palisades Fire that tore through an affluent Los Angeles suburb in January said Wednesday they had arrested a man who they believe started the blaze. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was taken into custody in Florida, on suspicion of destruction of property by means of fire, Acting United States Attorney Bill Essayli said. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet reports from Los Angeles.| International news from the Americas - France 24
These are the striking images of the moment protesters targeted President #Noboa’s #motorcade during a tense indigenous demonstration in southern #Ecuador.| International news from the Americas - France 24
The government shutdown stalemate continues into a new week with no clear resolution, as both parties blame each other for the funding lapse. On Monday, two competing Senate measures to fund the government and end the shutdown failed for the fifth time. Senate Republicans are trying to gain Democratic backing for a House-approved bill to fund the government until November 21, while Democratic leaders insist that any funding deal must include an extension of health insurance tax credits. Bryan...| International news from the Americas - France 24
Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa’s car was surrounded by about 500 protesters hurling rocks as he arrived for an event in Canar province, a minister said on Tuesday, adding there were “signs of bullet damage” on the vehicle. Noboa was unharmed and five people were detained, the minister added. Ellen Gainsford reports.| International news from the Americas - France 24
President Donald Trump’s move to deploy federalized National Guard troops to cities led by Democrats has sparked a wave of legal battles, with the administration claiming the action is necessary to combat lawlessness and support ICE in enforcing its broad immigration agenda. As part of this effort, Texas National Guard members, mobilized under Trump’s orders, have arrived at a military facility near Chicago to undergo legal and crowd control training in preparation for potential future as...| France 24
🎢 A Canadian theme park said it will have no choice but to euthanize 30 beluga whales if the federal government does not provide emergency funding by the end of Tuesday. 🐬 Marineland, a zoo and amusement park under heavy scrutiny for its treatment of captive animals. It closed to the public last year and has reportedly been trying to sell its assets since. According to inspectors, all animals at the park are in distress due to poor water quality and 20 whales have died since 2019. 💰...| International news from the Americas - France 24
The Senate has failed for the fifth time to pass spending measures needed to reopen the government. Both Democratic and Republican proposals were rejected, falling short of the 60-vote threshold. Meanwhile, Donald Trump reiterated threats of mass layoffs if the impasse continues, as thousands of federal employees remain furloughed or working without pay.| International news from the Americas - France 24
On the second anniversary of the deadliest attacks in Israel's history, Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Gil Dickmann, cousin of slain hostage Carmel Gat, and one of the most vocal defenders of the hostage families. Mr Dickmann reminds us that, two years on, 48 hostages are still in captivity: "This massacre is on-going for them" and so his number one focus is "putting the issue of the hostages centre-stage and making sure this horrible war ends before it is too late for more hostages." Fro...| France 24
