Новости за 24.07.2022

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro officially launched his presidential re-election campaign on Sunday, attacking the voting system, the judiciary and his main challenger in a bellicose speech in Rio de Janeiro.

Scientists say human-induced climate change is amplifying extreme weather -- including the heatwaves, droughts and floods seen in several parts of the planet in recent weeks -- and say these events will become more frequent and more intense. The international community has agreed that climate change poses an existential threat to human systems and the natural world -- but there are a myriad ways to take action. Earth's average temperature has warmed just over 1.1 degrees Celsius (34 degrees Fahrenheit)... Читать дальше...

Geraint Thomas, the 2018 champion, was third. Belgium's Jasper Philipsen won the dash for the line on the cobbled Champs Elysees to take the iconic final stage victory. The ecstatic Philipsen lifted his bike aloft at the finish line after taking his second win of this Tour, turning the page on his embarrassment of mistakenly celebrating on stage four, when he had in fact finished second. Vingegaard and his Jumbo-Visma teammates all crossed the line together in a line and cheering wildly. After... Читать дальше...

Hope's 13th ODI century, just his second in the Caribbean, was decorated with eight fours and three sixes. He received good support from Nicholas Pooran as the home captain stroked 74 in a 117-run fourth-wicket partnership with the opener. Kyle Mayers, West Indies' top-scorer in the first match two days earlier which India won by just three runs, again set the pace with a brisk 39 in an opening stand of 65 with Hope. Shamarh Brooks (35) then played his part in another 65-run partnership to lay... Читать дальше...

Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard won the Tour de France on Sunday, ending the reign of two-time defending champion Tadej Pogacar who was second.

Pope Francis landed in Canada on Sunday to kick off a five-day trip that will center around his apology on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church for the abuse that indigenous children endured at mostly church-run residential schools.

Noted memorabilia collector Irsay announced the purchase Sunday in a Twitter posting, saying he was "proud to be the steward" of the historic World Boxing Council belt. Irsay hinted the item might be shown at an August show of his collection in Chicago as well as in September at Indianapolis. The sale price early Sunday through Heritage Auctions, reported by Sports Collectors Daily, was called among the highest prices ever paid for a sports memorabilia item. Ali upset previously undefeated Foreman in Kinshasa... Читать дальше...

The United States meanwhile sweltered in scorching heat set to exceed already record-setting temperatures, worsening an out-of-control wildfire in central California. Scientists say human-induced climate change is amplifying extreme weather -- including the heatwaves, droughts and floods seen in several parts of the planet in recent weeks -- and say these events will become more frequent and more intense. The international community has agreed that climate change poses an existential threat to human systems and the natural world. Читать дальше...

Stano, who won the Olympic 20km walk in Tokyo last year, timed 2hr 23min 14sec, edging by 1sec Japan's Masatora Kawano, who took silver. Sweden's Perseus Karlstrom, winner of the 35km title at the World Race Walking Championships in Muscat in March, claimed bronze in 2:23.44, just as he did in the 20km race walk. "I can't believe it, even if I did win the Olympic gold" said Stano. "In theory, it would be easy to understand what happened today, but it is not. "I am happy to win gold in a different... Читать дальше...

After a 33-year break, the eight-stage women's edition of the race around France got underway on the same day as the men's event finished in Paris and will be broadcast live on television for the first time. French cycling legend Jeannie Longo, winner of three editions including the last in 1989, saw off the 144 riders who competed in an 81.6km circuit from the Eiffel Tower. Team DSM rider Wiebes accelerated past Vos of Jumbo-Visma on the Champs-Elysees, with Belgian Lotte Kopecky third fastest. Читать дальше...

The seven-time world champion explained that the drinks bottle in his Mercedes car did not work and he was dehydrated after racing in searing heat at the Paul Ricard Circuit. "That was a tough race because my drinks bottle didn't work, but what a great result considering we've been so far off these guys all weekend," said Hamilton. "I feel fantastic, but I wish I felt more hydrated – I'm looking forward to taking a few drinks now. I don't usually use the drinks bottle in a race, so it was my first time all year to try it and nothing came out.

The Monegasque driver, who led for 18 laps, lost control of his car at the high-speed Le Beausset corner where he spun and slowed before hitting the tyre barriers. Leclerc was unhurt but distressed at losing another possible victory while leading for the third time this season and, after screaming in anguish, later said it was "unacceptable". Verstappen took full advantage during a safety car intervention following the crash to take control and go on to claim his seventh win this season. He now... Читать дальше...

The 2016 Women's PGA champion shot a final-round 71 for a 17 under par total and claimed the title by a single shot from American world number 283 Sophia Schubert, who closed with a 68. The 24-year-old Canadian had led by two overnight, but struggled to find form in the ideal final-day conditions and fell out of the lead after two bogeys and a double -- she four putted the sixth -- in the first 11 holes. But, one behind Schubert, she hit back with birdies at the short 14th and long 15th and was tied for the lead at the closing par-five hole. Читать дальше...

The only party in opposition during the reign of technocrat Mario Draghi’s national unity government, the post-fascist Brothers of Italy, looks set to do well in Italian elections on September 25, making party leader Giorgia Meloni the favourite to become Italy’s next prime minister.

Lorena Wiebes of the Netherlands lived up to expectations as she won the opening stage of the women's Tour de France and claim the first yellow jersey of the resurrected race on the Champs Elysees on Sunday.

More than a thousand migrants arrived in Italy within a few hours while hundreds of others, rescued by humanitarian vessels, were waiting for a port to receive them, NGOs and authorities said Sunday.

Wildfires prompt tourists to cancel trips to France's Gironde – but the season is not yet lost.

Jordan faces "regular attacks on its borders by militias linked to Iran", he told Al-Rai newspaper. Abdullah called for "a change of behaviour by Iran" and said that Jordan "does not want tensions in the region". "Jordan, like the rest of the Arab countries, seeks good relations with Iran, with mutual respect, good neighbourliness, respect for the sovereignty of other states and non-interference in their affairs," the king said. Abdullah said that Jordan, like other Arab nations, was being targeted... Читать дальше...

Public prosecutors have charged three individuals with the June murder of British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira in the remote western reaches of Brazil's Amazon rainforest, according to a statement.

The hosts lost another wicket in Galle at the stroke of lunch with Kusal Mendis run out on three off a direct throw from Agha Salman, while the batsman was backing up at the non-strikers' end. The hosts were 96 for two by the break, with skipper Dimuth Karunaratne batting on 28. Oshada and the left-handed Karunaratne began cautiously against Pakistan fast bowlers Hasan Ali and Naseem Shah, but soon gained confidence to put on 92 runs together. Oshada hit left-arm spinner Nauman Ali -- who replaced... Читать дальше...

The country is in the grip of a heatwave that began on Saturday and is expected to last 10 days. Temperatures were set to rise to 42 degrees Celsius (107 degrees Fahrenheit) in some regions. Experts blame climate change for the soaring temperatures -- and warned that worse is yet to come. Fires raged in the north, east and south of Greece including on the island of Lesbos. The blaze raged on Sunday on Lesbos after it broke out a day earlier, causing the evacuation of hundreds of tourists and residents from the beachside village of Vatera. Читать дальше...

A fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday and prompted evacuations even as firefighters made progress against an earlier blaze that burned to the edge of a grove of giant sequoias

The slightly sweet and pillowy soft "pandesal", which Filipinos often dunk in coffee or stuff with cheese, used to weigh 35 grams at Matimyas Bakery, a breadmaker in suburban Manila. But as the cost of local and imported ingredients soared in recent months, co-owner Jam Mauleon gradually reduced the size of the roll -- known as the "poor man's bread" because it is cheap -- to around 25 grams to avoid raising the 2.50 peso (about $0.04) price. She feared that even a slight increase would send cash-strapped... Читать дальше...

Andre De Grasse anchored the Canadian quartet home in 37.48sec at Eugene's Hayward Field after another disappointing relay performance from the US men. Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake and Brendon Rooney put De Grasse in position to streak home for gold as the USA took silver in 37.55sec and Britain the bronze in 37.83sec. "To finish the championships like this is great," said De Grasse, who has battled through a foot injury this season and a second bout of Covid-19 to compete in Eugene. Even without the injured 100m gold medallist Fred Kerley... Читать дальше...