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Former finance minister Rishi Sunak widened his lead in the latest round of voting Monday by Conservative MPs to decide Britain's next prime minister, but the race to get in the final two tightened.

The 81-year-old told Politico and CNN he would step down from his position as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to pursue other avenues sometime before January 2025. "Obviously, you can't go on forever. I do want to do other things in my career, even though I'm at a rather advanced age," Fauci, who is also Biden's chief medical advisor, said to CNN. He told Politico he did not plan to stay in office long enough to see out Covid-19 because the disease was not going away soon. Читать дальше...

Britain and France were in the grip of a fierce heatwave on Monday facing record temperatures as southwest Europe wilted under a scorching sun and ferocious wildfires devoured more forests.

Monday in Rwanda the first continent-wide gathering about the role of protected areas in ensuring the future of our planet. The IUCN Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC) is being held just a few months before the COP15 summit in December when global leaders are aiming to adopt a much-delayed pact to shield nature from the damage wrought by human activity. "Protected areas are critical for the survival of the planet," International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) director general Bruno... Читать дальше...

While these black holes are thought to be common throughout the universe, they have proved difficult to find, and they have themselves rejected several possible candidates in recent years. Now the international team has found a "needle in a haystack," said Tomer Shenar, an astrophysicist at the University of Amsterdam and lead author of a new study in the Nature Astronomy journal. The team was searching the skies for something that could eventually become a binary black hole, in which two black... Читать дальше...

Oldenburg's sculpture was critically acclaimed and widely popular over his long career, often striking a lighthearted tone and seen by millions in open-air sites such as public squares. Oldenburg was born in 1929 in Stockholm and moved to New York in 1956. The Pace Gallery, which represented him, confirmed his death, hailing him as "one of the most radical artists of the 20th century (for) his inextricable role in the development of pop art." It said he had been recovering from a fall and passed away at his home and studio in New York. Читать дальше...

Trump, who is hosting LIV events at two of his golf courses this year, said in a post on his Truth Social network that players should not hesitate to abandon the PGA Tour, which he branded "disloyal". "All of those golfers that remain 'loyal' to the very disloyal PGA, in all of its different forms, will pay a big price when the inevitable MERGER with LIV comes, and you get nothing but a big 'thank you' from PGA officials who are making Millions of Dollars a year," Trump wrote. "If you don't take the money now... Читать дальше...

Fofana, 34, who spent his whole senior career with Clermont, played the last of his 48 Tests in August 2019. He made his international debut in the 2012 Six Nations, scoring in a 30-12 win over Italy and followed up with further tries in his next three matches against Scotland, Ireland and England. Of his 15 Test tries, his most memorable was arguably a stunning 70-metre solo effort in a losing cause against England at Twickenham in 2013. In May, the Parisian-born midfielder underwent surgery on his right bicep. Читать дальше...

Gebreslase, who won the 2021 Berlin Marathon on her debut and finished third in this year’s Tokyo Marathon, kicked with 2km to go, winning in a championships record of 2hr 18min 11sec. Judith Jeptum Korir of Kenya claimed silver in a personal best of 2:18.20. Kenyan-born Israeli Lonah Chemtai Salpeter claimed bronze in 2:20.18. Gebreslase said Korir had asked her to pass after leading for a large period of the race. "But I stayed patient," she said. "Towards 40km, I felt strong and decided to... Читать дальше...

A booming gold-mining industry in Sudan has seen people flock to areas where deposits are known to exist in hopes of striking it rich in one of the world's poorest countries. But these small-scale goldminers are also leaving behind vast mounds of toxic waste used in the extraction process, leading to tragic health consequences for those who live nearby.

The governments of France and the United Arab Emirates signed on Monday a strategic agreement to cooperate in the energy sector, the French government said. The partnership aimed to identify joint investment projects in France, the UAE or elsewhere in the sectors of hydrogen, renewable and nuclear energy, the French government said in a statement.

Craig Ervine's team clinched their ticket to Australia in October when they beat Papua New Guinea in their semi-final last Friday in the country's second largest and southern city of Bulawayo. They then iced the cake with a 37-run win over the Netherlands, who also qualified, in the final at the city's Queens Sports Club, a throwback to another age when cricket did not rely so heavily on the bells and whistles of modern technology. Established in 1890 when Zimbabwe was still the British colony of Rhodesia... Читать дальше...

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi visited Algeria on Monday to sign several agreements, including an energy deal to boost gas supplies and reduce his country's reliance on Russian gas.

After 15 stages, the peloton have a day off on Monday in a Tour de France that has undergone a revolution in the top order, sizzled in a heatwave and welcomed a new star to its ranks.

The punishing heatwave that has triggered deadly wildfires across southwest Europe is poised to break temperature records in France and the United Kingdom early this week, confirming scientists’ warnings that Western Europe has become a heatwave “hot spot”.

In just over two decades, the continent has experienced its five hottest summers since 1500. 2022: Double trouble A heatwave engulfing western Europe, the second in a month, sparks huge wildfires and threatens to smash records in Britain and France. Fires in France, Greece, Portugal and Spain force thousands of residents and tourists to flee and kill several people, including a Spanish shepherd and a firefighter. Britain braces for an all-time high of 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) or more. Читать дальше...

All riders underwent a test on Sunday evening after the 15th stage and on the eve of Monday's rest day. "The two concerned riders do not rank within the top 20 of the event's general classification," the UCI said in a statement. "While these riders are completely asymptomatic, security measures (isolation of the two riders) have been implemented to protect the other participants. "A final decision on their participation in the remainder of the event will be taken by tomorrow (Tuesday) morning... Читать дальше...

Britain and France went on heatwave alert on Monday bracing for record temperatures as southwest Europe wilted under a scorching sun and ferocious wildfires devoured more forests. Dr Liz Stephens, Professor in Climate Risks and Resilience at the University of Reading speaks to FRANCE 24.

The House of Commons Home Affairs Committee said "much more clarity" was needed on the plan, including how much it will cost. Instead, the MPs urged ministers to look at less eye-catching solutions to the issue, including closer cooperation with European neighbours. "There is no clear evidence that the policy will deter migrant crossings," the cross-party committee said in a report on the "small boats" phenomenon. In fact, it pointed out, numbers attempting the journey from northern France in... Читать дальше...

The French government has been promising to limit the impact of the rising cost of living. But after president Emmanuel Macron lost control of the Parliament in last month legislative elections, it remains unclear how many lawmakers will support the government's cost of living bill.

Barbs flew and derisive laughter rang out as the Conservative contenders battling to succeed UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson clashed in a live TV debate Sunday, heading into a pivotal week for the acrimonious race.

Sri Lanka’s acting president on Monday declared a state of emergency giving him broad authority amid growing protests demanding his resignation two days before the country’s lawmakers are set to elect a new president. FRANCE 24's Navodita Kumari reports from Colombo, Sri Lanka.

During the country's worst-ever economic crisis, which has driven rampant inflation and spurred protests that last week brought down the president, Sri Lankans are buying less, eating less and working less.

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan for lunch in Paris on Monday, with increased diesel supplies on the menu for their official talks.

The 28-year-old produced a stunning last round 64 to lift the Claret Jug on Sunday, holding off playing partner Cameron Young and third-placed Rory McIlroy. The Sydney Morning Herald called it "a staggering performance", while The Australian broadsheet said he was "the best putter in the sport". "The champion golfer of the year. Our champion. Congratulations Cameron Smith," said the PGA of Australia. But the plaudits were short-lived as speculation mounted in the Australian media that Smith could... Читать дальше...