Новости за 05.06.2022

Kazakhstan was set to pass changes to its constitution through a referendum Sunday, exit polls showed, after deadly unrest ended founding leader Nursultan Nazarbayev's three-decade grip on Central Asia's richest country.

Gunmen opened fire on worshippers and detonated explosives at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria on Sunday, leaving dozens feared dead, state lawmakers said.

That "sensational" number for Paramount's long-awaited Tom Cruise sequel placed it among the top 10 highest-grossing second weekends in domestic box office history, Variety reported. It took in $151 million last weekend. Boosted by its gripping visuals and unusually positive reviews -- especially for a sequel -- the Paramount/Skydance film has earned $257 million abroad, the latest sign of Hollywood's recovery from a bleak pandemic period. "Maverick" picks up the story of now-graying US Navy test... Читать дальше...

Vincent had begun the last day of this inaugural Asian Tour event in the UK a shot behind Smyth but after a tense birdie tussle on the back nine with the overnight leader he emerged with his maiden triumph on the tour after a final round 66 for a 272 total. "It’s amazing," said the 30-year-old who had a nervous start to the week waiting for his delayed clubs to turn up at Hexham's Slaley Hall. Vincent was adding this to his win last Sunday in the Mizuno Open on the Japan Golf Tour Organisation. Читать дальше...

The 36-year-old thrashed Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to win his 14th Roland Garros title and 22nd Grand Slam crown. Here, AFP Sport recalls six of the Spaniard's greatest Slam finals: 2005 French Open Nadal bt Mariano Puerta 6-7 (7/6), 6-3, 6-1, 7-5 -- The one that started it all. Nadal came in as an 18-year-old left-hander on the rise, with a huge top-spin forehand and expectations to match. He won all three clay-court lead-up tournaments, in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Rome and there was a buzz... Читать дальше...

The shootings -- late Saturday in Philadelphia and early Sunday in Chattanooga, Tennessee -- further jolted a country facing a gun violence epidemic that has already claimed several thousand American lives this year and shows no signs of abating. And they come as polarized US senators find themselves under pressure to craft a measure that codifies at least basic, preliminary steps to help reduce the carnage. In Philadelphia, two men and a woman were killed when multiple people opened fire on a crowd at a popular nightlife area... Читать дальше...

Bangkok's "Naruemit Pride 2022" -- Naruemit means "creation" in Thai -- was organised by a coalition of non-governmental groups with the city's newly ratified governor Chadchart Sittiput also throwing his weight behind it. Allies and people of all genders, including drag artists, sex workers, feminists and even a few furries -- people who are interested in or dress up as animal characters with human personalities -- bounded down one of the megalopolis's main throughways for the first official parade since 2006. Читать дальше...

The 31-year-old Yorkshireman's typically composed 115 not out took England, who had been faltering at 69 for four, to a target of 277 and a five-wicket victory over the World Test champions with more than a day to spare. Root radiated serenity at the crease, keeping the scoreboard ticking over against a quality attack without resorting to extravagant strokes during a 170-ball innings that spanned nearly five-and-a-half hours. No wonder Ben Stokes, in his first match since succeeding Root as England captain said afterwards of his close friend... Читать дальше...

The 36-year-old has carved out one of sport's greatest-ever careers despite persistent injury troubles, a pattern that has continued in 2022. He took his career tally to 22 Grand Slam titles on Sunday, thrashing Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in the final, moving him two clear of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic at the top of the all-time list. Nadal said earlier in the week he would rather have a new foot than another French Open trophy, but vowed to fight on after lifting the Coupe des Mousquetaires again. Читать дальше...

AFP Sport looks at the Spaniard's 14 triumphs in Paris: 2005: bt Mariano Puerta (ARG) 6-7, 6-3, 6-1, 7-5 -- At just 19, Nadal became the youngest winner of a Grand Slam title since Michael Chang won at Roland Garros in 1989 at 17. He was the first man since Mats Wilander in 1982 to win the French Open on his debut. Puerta was to later fail a drugs test and handed an eight-year ban, eventually reduced to two years. 2006: bt Roger Federer (SUI) 1-6, 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 -- Nadal became the first man to beat Federer in a Slam final... Читать дальше...

The record 22-time Grand Slam champion has been suffering from a chronic left foot problem and said earlier this week he was not sure how long he could continue and that every match at Roland Garros could be his last. On the eve of the final, he even said he'd rather lose Sunday in exchange for a new foot. "I don't know what can happen in the future, but I'm going to keep fighting to try to keep going," Nadal said after thrashing Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0. "For me, it's incredible to play here. It's... Читать дальше...

Rafael Nadal won his 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday with a straight-sets rout of Casper Ruud to become the oldest male champion at Roland Garros.

The French pair won 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 to add the 2022 title to their 2016 Roland Garros triumph. On Saturday, 18-year-old Gauff had lost the singles final in straight sets to Iga Swiatek of Poland. "Hopefully, we can win one in the future," Gauff told the crowd and praised the atmosphere. "The band was pretty cool, I thought I was at an American football game." For Mladenovic, it was a sixth Grand Slam women's doubles title. "We had the luck to experience this six years ago, it's been a long time... Читать дальше...

Nadal will be playing in his 14th Roland Garros final on Sunday and 30th overall at the Grand Slams. Victory will deliver a record-extending 22nd major and 14th French Open, 17 years after his title winning debut in Paris. The 36-year-od Nadal is, however, as surprised as anyone to have got this far. A chronic left foot injury which has plagued him throughout his career flared up again in Rome last month, putting a serious question mark over him even making it to the French capital. "Without a doubt... Читать дальше...

On the dirt and gravel roads of the Italian island of Sardinia Tanak took nine of the 18 specials, and had his share of luck on Friday when the last stages were cancelled while he had a transmission problem. He finished 1min 03.2sec ahead of Breen -- Dani Sordo was third another 30sec adrift. "We are definitely very happy, especially for the mechanics -- they put in an incredible effort. This rally was not easy and they did a good job to keep the car going," Tanak said of his Hyundai team. Tanak... Читать дальше...

Three people were killed and 11 others wounded on Saturday after multiple shooters opened fire into a crowd in the US city of Philadelphia, according to police.

The toll was expected to rise, with some of the more than 300 people injured in serious condition, officials said, while volunteers reported that there were more bodies inside the smouldering, wreckage-strewn facility. The fire started late on Saturday at the depot in Sitakunda, which stores around 4,000 containers, many filled with garments destined for Western retailers. The facility is about 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the major southern port of Chittagong. The blaze caused containers holding chemicals to explode... Читать дальше...

The blast from Bulusan volcano in the rural Sorsogon province lasted about 17 minutes, sending a grey plume shooting up at least one kilometre (0.6 miles), according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PhiVolcs). No casualties were reported, but authorities raised the alert level to one on the five-level system, indicating "low-level unrest". "There was a phreatic eruption of the Bulusan volcano, meaning the explosion was caused by the boiling water under the crater," PhiVolcs head Renato Solidum told local radio DZBB. Читать дальше...

Rafael Nadal faces off against Norwegian newcomer Casper Ruud at the Roland Garros men's tennis final in Paris at 3pm Sunday. Nadal, who turned 36 on Friday, will be in competition with a man 13 years his junior. Nevertheless, the 13-time winner of Roland Garros is the favourite to win.

China sent three astronauts on Sunday on a six-month mission to oversee an important period of construction on its space station. Final modules are due to be launched in the coming months.

At least 49 people have died after a fire that sparked a chemical explosion on Saturday and was still blazing Sunday at a shipping container depot in Bangladesh, officials said.

Tunisian police used pepper spray to disperse protesters against President Kais Saied's planned July referendum on Saturday, nearly a year after he seized wide-ranging powers in what opponents decry as a coup.

Storms across large parts of France Saturday killed one woman, damaged vineyards and forced thousands of cub scouts to run for shelter.

The multi-award-winning singer-songwriter will perform at the finale of a day-long pageant lauding the 96-year-old monarch's record seven decades on the throne, as a long weekend of festivities across the UK concludes. Sheeran is one of numerous "national treasures" poised to perform a "special tribute" to the queen against the backdrop of Buckingham Palace to mark the milestone never previously reached by a British sovereign. Meanwhile, millions of people are expected to attend "Big Jubilee Lunch" picnics... Читать дальше...

Hun Sen, one of the world's longest-serving leaders, has ruled Cambodia for more than 37 years and turned the nation into a one-party state at the 2018 general election, winning every parliamentary seat. Critics and rights groups have accused him of creating a climate of fear by locking up scores of political opponents and activists. The opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) -- which won 44 percent of the popular vote in previous local elections in 2017 -- was forced to forfeit its positions... Читать дальше...