Новости за 30.07.2022

The thousands of demonstrators who had overwhelmed the barriers protecting the compound camped out inside and outside parliament as supporters delivered hot meals and bottles of cold water. One man lit a fire to warm some tea while another offered cigarettes for sale -- all as Iraqi security forces watched on, an AFP correspondent reported. Inside the parliament building, some protesters sat at lawmakers' desks while others milled about, raising their mobile phones to film the occupation. The... Читать дальше...

The 19-year-old, who will reach a career high four in the world next week, triumphed 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 against world number 168 Zeppieri of Italy in a gruelling semi-final on the Croatian clay courts. Alcaraz overcame rolling his right ankle in the second set and hoped to be fully fit for Sunday's final against either second seed Jannik Sinner or qualifier Franco Agamenone. The final will be Alcaraz's 100th tour-level match. "It's amazing to be in a final here again. I enjoy playing here in Umag," said the Spaniard. Читать дальше...

At least 80 people have been killed and 30 others are missing in floods that have wreaked havoc across Iran for more than a week, state media reported Saturday.

The series leader and world champion admitted that it will be very difficult for him to find a way through the field at the Hungaroring, a tight and twisty circuit where it is very difficult to overtake. "It can be a tough one," he said. "If you're stuck and I hope of course I'm not for too long, but we just have to stay calm and wait for our moments to go forwards." Verstappen has a 63-point lead in the championship ahead of nearest rival Charles Leclerc of Ferrari, who starts third on the grid. Читать дальше...

Devastating flooding in Kentucky has killed 25 people and the toll is expected to rise, the southern US state's governor said Saturday as rescuers and residents continued a harrowing search for survivors.

Under current rules, all visitors to the United States must be fully vaccinated against coronavirus. The Serb star, a three-time champion in New York and fresh from securing a seventh Wimbledon title, has consistently refused to take the vaccine, a stance which also saw him deported from Melbourne in January on the eve of the Australian Open. "I am preparing as if I will be allowed to compete, while I await to hear if there is any room for me to travel to US. Fingers crossed!," wrote Djokovic on... Читать дальше...

But the 'king of swing' shows no sign of stopping, with Anderson in line still to be leading England's attack during next month's three-Test series at home to South Africa. The sheer physical strain of fast bowling meant it was once considered all but unthinkable for a Test 'quick' to go much beyond their mid-30s. Yet Anderson, who has already played 172 Tests and taken 657 wickets -- the third-highest individual tally with only two spinners in the late Shane Warne and the long-retired Muttiah... Читать дальше...

Since the start of the Iranian month of Mordad on July 23, "59 people died and 30 are still missing in the incidents caused by recent floods," Yaghoub Soleimani, secretary-general of the Red Crescent Society, was quoted as saying by state news agency IRNA. That is in addition to flash floods caused by heavy rains in the normally dry southern province of Fars that left at least 22 people dead just before the start of Mordad. Many of those victims were spending the day by a riverside. Soleimani noted that 60 cities... Читать дальше...

Zimbabwe posted 205-3 and restricted the tourists to 188-6 to take the lead in a series that continues on Sunday at the same venue and concludes on Tuesday. It was the sixth consecutive victory by Zimbabwe since former batting star Dave Houghton began a second stint as national coch in June and a 13th loss in the last 14 T20 internationals for Bangladesh. Pakistan-born Raza, often the most prolific Zimbabwe run getter, smashed an unbeaten 65 off 26 balls after coming in at number five, including four sixes and seven fours. Читать дальше...

Torrential rain earlier this week caused unprecedented flash flooding in eastern Kentucky, a region hard-hit by poverty. "We've got some tough news to share out of Eastern Kentucky today, where we are still in the search and rescue phase. Our death toll has risen to 25 lost, and that number is likely to increase," tweeted Governor Andy Beshear, who had previously put the death toll at 16. "To everyone in Eastern Kentucky, we are going to be there for you today and in the weeks, months and years ahead. Читать дальше...

The 28-year-old Lancashire batsman has a well-deserved reputation as a brilliant ball-striker capable of hitting huge sixes. But his 34 international appearances in both limited-overs formats have yielded just one hundred and one fifty. It is a record Livingstone is keen to improve heading into Sunday's third Twenty20 international against South Africa in Southampton, which will decide the outcome of a three-match series currently level at 1-1. During the past month, Livingstone's top-score in... Читать дальше...

The campaign has been fronted by drivers calling for all racist, sexist and homophobic abuse to be eliminated from not only from Formula One, but all sport worldwide. The initiative follows outbursts of abusive behaviour at the Austrian Grand Prix earlier this month. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton raised the issue concerning the abuse at Spielberg's Red Bull Ring. "Disgusted and disappointed to hear that some fans are facing racist, homophobic and generally abusive behaviour at the circuit... Читать дальше...

Speaking to a news conference at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Horner was careful with his choice of words as he fielded reporters’ questions on the proposed deal, which it has been claimed will see Porsche buy a 50 per cent stake in the Formula One team and become engine-suppliers. "There’s healthy dialogue with Porsche," said Horner. "And I think it’s great that a company like Porsche, and Audi, are looking at seriously coming into Formula One. "But there’s some major caveats that we need to get past first... Читать дальше...

Pope Francis admitted Saturday he needs to slow down, telling reporters after a six-day trip to Canada that he cannot maintain his pace of international travel -- and may have to think about retiring.

World record-holder Peaty, who has dominated his event in recent years, was forced to miss last month's world championships in Budapest due to the injury. But he looked sharp at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre on Saturday, qualifying for the semis in a time of 59.92sec, with Australian pair Sam Williamson and Zac Stubblety-Cook the next quickest. Peaty, 27, said his swim had "blown the cobwebs out" as he bids for England's first gold in the pool in Birmingham to slow Australia's charge. "I didn't... Читать дальше...

A tournament that has smashed attendance records will get a fitting finale with a crowd of 87,000 expected at Wembley to set a new high for a final at a European Championship in either the men's or women's game. Anticipation is reaching fever pitch in England as the Lionesses look to end their wait to win a first major tournament. Wiegman's team are unbeaten in 19 games since the Dutch coach, who led the Netherlands to Euro glory on home soil five years ago, took charge in September. On top of a sold-out Wembley... Читать дальше...

The 22-year-old timed 2hr 10min 55sec, coming home with a broad grin on his face more than a minute and a half clear of Tanzania's 2017 world bronze medallist Alphonce Felix Simbu. A delighted Michael Githae of Kenya wiggled his finger with a big smile at the spectators in the finishing straight as he took the bronze, more than two minutes behind the winner. Long-time pacesetter Luke Adams of Australia made a valiant effort at trying to give his country their third successive win in the event but had to settle for fourth. Читать дальше...

The traditional art of Māori tattooing, known as tā moko, was at risk of total extinction after New Zealand’s brutal colonial-era efforts to suppress indigenous culture. But 50 years later, tā moko is far from vanishing – it has undergone an unprecedented renaissance. Our Observer, Mokonui-a-rangi Smith, told us this regeneration has been hard-won, and offers a way to revive Māori culture and "decolonise".

Supporters of powerful Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr penetrated Baghdad's heavily fortified "Green Zone" and occupied parliament on Saturday in a deepening political crisis.

Australia's constitution currently does not recognise Indigenous peoples, and the move to enshrine a so-called "voice" -- a consultative body to supply advice to the government on decisions that would impact the marginalised group -- in the document would require a nationwide referendum. Speaking at an Indigenous festival in Arnhem Land -- home to a majority Indigenous population -- centre-left leader Albanese proposed a draft referendum question to the Australian public: "Do you support an alteration... Читать дальше...

Brandishing Iraqi flags and portraits of Sadr, the protesters gathered at the end of a bridge leading to Baghdad's heavily fortified "Green Zone" district of government buildings and foreign embassies, an AFP correspondent reported. "All the people are with you Sayyed Moqtada," the protesters chanted, using his title as a descendant of the prophet, while some of them climbed onto a concrete barrier. Sadr's bloc emerged from elections in October as the biggest parliamentary faction, but was still far short of a majority and... Читать дальше...

The city is gradually recovering from its most serious outbreak to date, which earlier this month led officials to shutter casinos and most businesses for nearly two weeks. As temperatures reached 34 degrees Celsius (93 degrees Fahrenheit) on Saturday, Macau residents were allowed to "enter the beach for walks and relaxation" but officials drew a line in the sand by banning water-based activities. Beachgoers must "at all times wear masks of the right specification, maintain social distancing, avoid... Читать дальше...

Pope Francis again asked for forgiveness after meeting on Friday with residential school survivors in the Arctic territory of Nunavut, the last stop in his six-day visit to Canada to apologize to indigenous people for abuse in government schools run by the Roman Catholic Church.

A US judge Friday ordered the military chief of eastern Libya, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, to compensate Libyan plaintiffs who allege he ordered the torture and extrajudicial killings of their family members.

Spain and Brazil reported their first monkeypox-related deaths on Friday, marking what are thought to be the first fatalities linked to the current outbreak outside of Africa.