Новости за 21.06.2022

Attorney Tony Buzbee said in a statement that all but four of 24 civil cases filed against Watson had been settled. The terms of the settlements were not disclosed. "Today I announce that all cases against Deshaun Watson, with the exception of four, have settled," Buzbee said in a statement. "We are working through the paperwork related to those settlements. Once we have done so, those particular cases will be dismissed. The terms and amounts of the settlements are confidential." Buzbee said that... Читать дальше...

The left-handed Asalanka made 110 to guide Sri Lanka to 258 all out, a total that proved just enough to hand the hosts an unbeatable 3-1 lead in the five-match series in Colombo. Opener David Warner's 99 went in vain as Australia were bowled out for 254 and the island nation won its first bi-lateral series against the Aussies in over a decade. They last won in 2010. Spinners Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeffrey Vandersay and fast bowler Chamika Karunaratne, who was the only regular seamer in the team, took two wickets each. Читать дальше...

Ollivon had been replaced as Les Bleus skipper by flanker Anthony Jelonch and scrum-half Antoine Dupont after the Toulon forward suffered a knee injury in June 2021. The 29-year-old played a key part in taking his side to the European Challenge Cup final last month and led the Barbarians to a convincing win over England on Sunday. He replaced Guilhem Guirado as France captain after Fabien Galthie was appointed head coach after the 2019 Rugby World Cup. "There was no debate about his nomination,"... Читать дальше...

In a video released by Inter on social media, chairman Steven Zhang said that Inzaghi would stay for "two more years" after extending his current deal with the club by a year. Italian media report that the 46-year-old has also received a one million euro salary increase to five million euros. Inter are showing faith in Inzaghi despite the former Lazio and Italy forward failing to retain their Serie A crown, won by local rivals AC Milan after a thrilling title race which went down to the final day of the season. Читать дальше...

The 22-year-old came through the Portuguese club's youth system and made 27 appearances during last season's Primeira Liga triumph. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said: "I am very excited that we have identified and signed such a special talent. "Fabio is a very creative player that will bring high quality and versatility to our attacking play."

Every year on June 21, cities and towns across France celebrate the Fête de la Musique. The popular music festival – held annually on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere – seemed like a wild idea when it was launched 40 years ago by then culture minister Jack Lang.

French President Emmanuel Macron host on Tuesday far-right leader Marine Le Pen and other political party chiefs in a bid to break the impasse created by the failure of his coalition to win a majority in parliamentary elections. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali reports from the Elysée Palace.

That embarrassing loss last week even sparked a debate over whether the England boss should be sacked ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, which starts in November. But Hewitt hailed Southgate's role in transforming the team's fortunes on the pitch and instilling a healthy culture off it. The 51-year-old last year took England to the final of Euro 2020, three years after reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia. "My personal opinion on Gareth is that he is, by the facts on the pitch, the... Читать дальше...

Called by the powerful Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie), the demonstrations have seen roads barricaded countrywide, cost the economy tens of millions of dollars and left dozens injured. "Ecuador's democracy faces a grave threat from the concerted actions of... people who are preventing the free movement of the majority of Ecuadorans," Defense Minister Luis Lara told a press conference, flanked by the heads of the army, navy and air force. The armed forces, he warned... Читать дальше...

Today is the 8th International Day of Yoga. A look at how this day of stretching and breathing has been marked around the world.

France is wading into uncharted waters after President Emmanuel Macron lost his absolute majority, with a large but shaky opposition bloc on the left and scores more far-right lawmakers surging into the National Assembly. Uncertainties abound, with each next step on the political agenda a potential flashpoint. FRANCE 24 takes a look at what's next.

A top French court on Tuesday blocked a bid to allow the "burkini" at municipal pools in Grenoble, upholding a government challenge against a move that revived France's intense debate on Islam.

A senior UEFA representative said on Tuesday he did not believe French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin's claims about the number of fake tickets in circulation during the chaotic scenes before last month's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.

The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol on Tuesday will focus on then-President Donald Trump's efforts to pressure state officials as part of his broader effort to remain in office despite losing 2020's election, committee aides said. Eric Lisann, lawyer and former federal and state prosecutor tells us more.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday was holding talks with the opposition on ending the deadlock sparked by his failure to secure a majority in parliamentary elections, after rejecting an offer by the prime minister to resign. "Macron is in a very weak position" analysis Bruno Cautrès, researcher at the CEVIPOF.

The 70-year-old Rush won the Academy Award for Best Actor for "Shine" in 1996. Known as Captain Barbossa from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films, Rush was also nominated for an Oscar for "Shakespeare in Love", "Quills" and "The King's Speech". Benicio del Toro, who won an Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in "Traffic", will receive the Festival President's Award. The 56th edition of the festival will be held in the western Czech spa city of Karlovy Vary on July 1-9.

French President Emmanuel Macron was holding talks Tuesday with France’s main party leaders after his centrist alliance failed to win an absolute majority in parliamentary elections. Jim Shields, professor of French Politics at the University of Warwick spoke to France 24 about what happened after the legislative elections.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday was holding talks with the opposition on ending the deadlock sparked by his failure to secure a majority in parliamentary elections, after rejecting an offer by the prime minister to resign. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali tells us more.

Suspected jihadists massacred more than 130 civilians over the weekend in neighbouring central Mali towns, the latest mass killings in the Sahel region. FRANCE 24's Jihadism expert Wassim Nasr explains.

Following the game on May 28, Darmanin claimed that between 30,000 and 40,000 fake tickets in the hands of Liverpool fans was the cause of problems as police funnelled thousands of fans into overcrowded underpasses around the stadium, leading to the kick-off being delayed by more than 30 minutes. Martin Kallen, general director of UEFA Events, who are in charge of the body's commercial events, told a hearing at the French Senate, which is investigating the incidents, the figure was much lower. ... Читать дальше...

As a result, Israel looks headed for new elections -- the fifth in less than four years -- and the threat of widening fissures between the groups that made up the eight-party "change" alliance. The veteran Netanyahu, some observers predict, will battle for a comeback in part by exploiting divisions between the right-wing Jewish and Arab-Israeli groups that had managed to cooperate for 12 months. During that time, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held together the ideologically disparate coalition of hawks... Читать дальше...

A video shared online shows several women being brutally beaten by a group of men. The scene took place at a restaurant in Tangshan, in northeastern China's Hebei province, on June 10. The shocking assault, captured in surveillance footage, has rekindled the debate on violence against women in China.

2022-06-21 12:11 'Belgium has been an outlier in taking back its citizens'

Belgium on Tuesday flew back 16 children of Islamic State group jihadists and six mothers with Belgian nationality from a camp in northeastern Syria, officials said. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating explains.

French President Emmanuel Macron Tuesday rejected a resignation offer from his prime minister ahead of talks with the opposition seeking to end the deadlock sparked by his failure to secure a majority in parliamentary elections. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali tells us more.