Новости за 03.05.2024

The meeting will be "private" and will be followed by a readout, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters, without giving a date for the encounter. The meeting comes against the backdrop of talks for a deal to release hostages and secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza after nearly seven months of war. The talks, which come after months of efforts by mediators Egypt, Qatar and the United States to broker a new agreement between the combatants, are at a critical juncture. Читать дальше...

Czech 30th seed Jiri Lehecka became the latest player to withdraw in the Spanish capital through injury, as he sustained a back problem and was forced to retire at 3-3 in the opening set of his semi-final against Auger-Aliassime. Top seed Jannik Sinner withdrew ahead of his quarter-final with Auger-Aliassime, citing a hip injury, while Jakub Mensik also gave the Canadian free passage when he retired early in the second set of their third round. The Masters 1000 tournament in Madrid has been dealt one blow after another... Читать дальше...

Legendary "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill made a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room on Friday after meeting the US president. Hamill, 72, who played the powerful Jedi knight Luke Skywalker in the film series and is a vocal Biden supporter, took the podium wearing a pair of the president's trademark aviator sunglasses. "I called him 'Mr President,' he said 'You can call me Joe.' And I said, 'Can I call you Joe-bi Wan Kenobi?' He liked that," quipped Hamill. He was referring to "Star Wars" character Obi-Wan Kenobi... Читать дальше...

Lyles won treble gold at last year's world outdoor championships in Budapest in the 100, 200 and 4x100m relay, etching his place as the man to beat in the French capital this summer. The 26-year-old also competed in the world indoors in Glasgow in March, returning home with two silvers after teammate Christian Coleman edged him in the 60m and Alexander Doom ensured victory for Belgium over the US quartet at the line in the 4x400m relay. Lyles' inclusion in that relay team came in for criticism... Читать дальше...

Hundreds protested outside the US embassy in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Friday, against Washington's reaction to Human Rights Watch accusations of an army massacre of civilians, an AFP journalist saw.

Verstappen, who has won four of the five Formula One races this season, posted a best lap time of 1:28.595 despite having some handling issues earlier in the season. The Dutchman, who has won both the previous Miami races, finished with a time 0.105 quicker than McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz was third fastest followed by George Russell of Mercedes. Leclerc over-steered at turn 16 and spun out, with his stranded vehicle blocking the track and bringing an early red flag. Читать дальше...

The striped African mammal -- named Z -- was one of four that bolted from a trailer on the side of a highway in Washington state on Sunday. Owner Kristine Keltgen was taking the recently acquired creatures to Montana when she pulled over to fix a flapping floor mat. The moment she opened the trailer, the four zebras, all females, took off. "The first thing I thought was, 'Keep them away from the (road),'" Keltgen said, according to US media. "Then my next thought was, 'I need help.'" That help... Читать дальше...

Controversy erupted last month when IndyCar found in a technical inspection at Long Beach that three Penske racers had improper access to extra power on starts and restarts against series rules. Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden was stripped of a victory in the season opener at St. Petersburg, New Zealand teammate Scott McLaughlin was stripped of a third-place finish and Australian Will Power forfeited 10 points in the season drivers standings. Penske Racing said a package used... Читать дальше...

The hosts raced to 126-2 in under 16 overs after bowling out Zimbabwe for 124, with Towhid Hridoy finishing unbeaten on 33. Tanzid smashed eight fours and two sixes in his 47-ball maiden T20I, lofting Luke Jongwe over mid-off for a boundary to complete the match. "Everyone played well today... but we can still learn from this game and come back well in the next match," said Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. "Last couple of days, we trained very hard, and I hope that Tanzid continues his... Читать дальше...

"Four members of a hiking team drowned because of heavy rains and flooding in Awaspi village" in Qaradah district, local official Rouf Kamal said. Civil defence spokesperson Aram Ali confirmed the toll, and said eight other hikers survived the incident south of Sulaimaniyah, the autonomous Kurdistan region's second city. He said a weather warning had been issued on Thursday, with hikers in particular urged to avoid mountainous areas. Heavier than usual rainfall has caused flooding in several parts of Iraq... Читать дальше...

Lewis first became familiar with the work of London-based PSi when he took charge of the UP Warriorz franchise in India's Women's Premier League. Now the 48-year-old former England paceman uses the company to assist with his decisions about squad composition, team balance and in-game match-ups between players. The system plots projected outcomes depending on the composition of each side. "I can send multiple different line-ups to the PSi in London and they run, I think, about 250,000 simulations per team that I send... Читать дальше...

Six decades after the military coup that plunged Brazil into 21 years of dictatorship, the country is still struggling with its old demons. FRANCE 24’s team went to meet deeply divided Brazilians – Bolsonaro supporters who are nostalgic for the dictatorship and survivors and left-wingers who want to make sure that this dark period of history is not forgotten.

A Saudi court has recently sentenced women's rights activist Manahel al-Otaibi to 11 years in prison in a "secret hearing", according to two human rights groups who denounced the ruling as contradictory to the kingdom’s “narrative of reform and women’s empowerment”.

Police in Manhattan cleared an encampment at New York University after sunrise, with video posted to social media by an official showing protesters exiting their tents and dispersing when ordered by loudspeaker. The scene appeared relatively calm compared to crackdowns at other campuses around the country -- and some worldwide -- where protests over Israel's war in Gaza have multiplied in recent weeks. University administrators, who have tried to balance the right to protest and complaints of violence and hate speech... Читать дальше...

The Gunners, hosting Bournemouth on Saturday, have 80 points -- one clear of defending champions Manchester City, who have the advantage of a game in hand. Arsenal's match is the early kick-off, giving them the potential to put pressure on closest rivals City, who are at home to Wolves later in the day. Arteta, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, said the energy in his squad was "really good" after three straight wins, hailing their greater maturity after last season's collapse in the title run-in. Читать дальше...

The seventh-seeded Rublev arrived at the tournament carrying a four-match losing streak but rebounded in the Spanish capital, claiming five impressive wins, including one over world number three Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals. "For sure mentally I was feeling much better (this week) and I was able to perform, putting emotions in the right direction, for sure that helped me to be in the final," said Rublev. After being broken in the opening game, Rublev recovered immediately and won the last... Читать дальше...

The Iran-backed Huthis, who say they are acting in support of Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas war, said the escalation would take effect "immediately". It involves "the targeting of all ships that violate the ban (on) Israeli navigation and that head to the ports of occupied Palestine from the Mediterranean Sea in any reachable area within our ample zone", military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement. The Huthis, who control large swathes of Yemen including much of its Red Sea coast... Читать дальше...

The Himalayan republic is home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks and welcomes hundreds of adventurers each spring, when temperatures are warm and winds are typically calm. The verdict was issued in late April but a summary was only published this week. Lawyer Deepak Bikram Mishra, who had filed a petition urging permits to be curtailed, told AFP that the court had responded to public concerns about Nepal's mountains and its environment. "It has ordered a limit to the number of climbers...... Читать дальше...

The fact that May is 45 and has had more comebacks than Sinatra is neither here nor there: the eye-catching thing about his presence at the World Cup event in Saint Denis, a test event for the Games, is that he is on the verge of becoming the first man ever to compete in the event at the Olympics. Until this year, artistic swimming -- the new name for synchronised swimming -- was a female-only domain, leaving May to cheer on from the sidelines. If May makes the final eight as the team is cut down from its current 12 team members... Читать дальше...

Barking Argentina's eccentric new president Javier Milei, he of the wild hair and the chainsaws, is mad about his dogs. So mad he had the names and faces of his five massive English Mastiffs engraved on his staff of office. Which is where it gets weird. One of them, Conan -- named after Conan the Barbarian -- from which the other four were cloned, appears to have been dead since 2017. Which wouldn't be a worry if Milei didn't consult his dogs -- dead and alive -- about major decisions with the... Читать дальше...

Vunipola, 31, appeared in court on Sunday following the early hours episode at a bar in the island's capital Palma in which police tasered him. The Saracens and England No 8 issued a public apology after being fined 240 euros (£205) for resisting the law. Vunipola, 31, revealed he was drinking for the first time since August 2022 in anticipation that it would be his final team-bonding trip with Saracens given he is set to leave the London club at the end of the season. "My issue is just not knowing... Читать дальше...

The French made a perfect start at the National Stadium, blanking Samoa 17-0 in their Pool B opener before holding off a determined Spain 17-12 in their second game. The wins may not have been comfortable but Laugel feels it was what his team needed to build momentum for the Olympics this summer. "We had a tough game against Samoa, especially in the rucks where we had to fight really hard and against Spain, we had to be really strong against the ball carrier and resist their tackles," said the... Читать дальше...

An animated video released by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party was taken down from Instagram after it sparked a backlash for demeaning Muslims. The removal put a spotlight on what has been called the war of animation videos between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress party, notes FRANCE 24’s Leela Jacinto.

Once thrown away, a single cigarette butt takes 10 years to degrade and often ends up in the ocean. Now, on France’s Normandy coast, an inventor is tackling this scourge by using hair from local salons.

Hamas said it was considering in a "positive spirit" a proposed truce and hostage release deal with Israel as the bloodiest ever Gaza war claimed more lives on Friday.