Новости за 06.09.2022

The new British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Tuesday  selected a cabinet where, for the first time, a white man will not hold one of the country's four most important ministerial positions.

Under the agreement, which is still being finalized, Juul would provide payments over the next 6-10 years to individual US states and pledge to not employ cartoons in ads or otherwise market to younger consumers. The probe was led two years ago by state officials in Connecticut, Oregon and Texas and joined by other states. The investigation "revealed that Juul wilfully engaged in an advertising campaign that appealed to youth, even though its e-cigarettes are both illegal for them to purchase and... Читать дальше...

Officially known as 30 Doradus, the region of space is characterized by its dusty filaments that resemble the legs of a hairy spider, and has long been a favorite for astronomers interested in star formation. Thousands of young stars, distant background galaxies, and the detailed structure of the nebula's gas and dust structures were viewable for the first time thanks to Webb's high resolution infrared instruments. Webb operates primarily in the infrared spectrum, because light from objects in... Читать дальше...

A Paris court is set to rule next month on whether a French regulator has the right to block access to international porn sites in France unless those sites can guarantee they can prevent minors under 18 from accessingthem.

Fury claimed he was retiring after beating Dillian Whyte in April but appears set to perform the latest of several U-turns over his future in boxing. The 34-year-old WBC belt holder is now searching for a high-profile opponent after rival champion Oleksandr Usyk said he does not intend to fight again until 2023. In a bid to tempt Joshua to get in the ring with him, Fury posted a social media video on Tuesday in which he said he had left the 32-year-old with "no excuses" not to accept the bout.... Читать дальше...

Dilshan Madushanka claimed three wickets including Virat Kohli for a duck as late strikes by the Sri Lankan bowlers restricted India's total in the final overs. Rohit put on 97 runs with Suryakumar Yadav (34) after India, who lost their Super Four opener against Pakistan, lost two early wickets in a match they need to win to stay in the hunt for a final spot. Sri Lanka, who can all but seal a place in Sunday's final with victory, won a crucial toss and put India in to bat. Kohli fell for a fourth ball duck after Madushanka... Читать дальше...

Baquer Namazi, 85, requires surgery within weeks to clear life-threatening blockages in his left carotid artery, which supplies blood to the brain, the family said. He underwent a similar operation in October last year for blockages on the right artery, with Iran declining appeals to let him return to the United States for the treatment. The family of his son Siamak Namazi, who is serving a 10-year sentence, pleaded for him to be allowed to leave Tehran's notorious Evin prison to be with his father. Читать дальше...

Since January 1, 48 people have been killed by firearms in Sweden. Gang shootings have escalated and spread across Sweden in recent years, with authorities struggling to contain the war-like violence that now tops Swedes’ concerns. Police are increasingly alarmed by developments, as AK47s and grenades flow through the neighbourhoods they patrol.

As more and more firms announce their intention to become carbon neutral by mid-century at the latest, scrutinising corporate claims of green action is increasingly important to check whether they are aligned with the latest climate science. CDP, a non-profit that runs a global disclosure system for companies to manage their environmental impacts, looked at the climate plans of more than 4,000 firms across the world's seven largest economies. They found that current plans would lead to a world... Читать дальше...

Three women, who were among 49 Ivorian soldiers detained in Mali, were released on September 3, state television said, around seven weeks since the arrest of the troops sparked a diplomatic spat between the West African neighbours.

Galtier and Mbappe were asked at a press conference on Monday whether they had discussed an offer from the state railway group SNCF to provide travel for them to away games. Galtier initially smirked at the idea while Mbappe bent double in laughter over the suggestion -- with the clip quickly going viral on social media. "We had a chat with our travel organisers earlier to see if we can travel by sand-yacht," Galtier replied sarcastically, referring to sail-powered beach buggies that are popular on some French beaches. Читать дальше...

Inter were the last Italian side to win the Champions League in 2010 when they beat Bayern in the final. However, they go into the game at the San Siro on the back of a 3-2 defeat in the Milan derby and up against one of the serious contenders for the trophy. "We know we must get 10 points," said Inzaghi at Tuesday's pre-match press conference. "It is a very competitive group, a lot more difficult than last year but we are Inter. "We know the strength of our opponents, they are one of the three... Читать дальше...

Tottenham boss Conte is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in the world, with numerous domestic titles in England and Italy, but has struggled in Europe's elite club competition. During five previous seasons in the Champions League as a manager, Conte has only made it out of the group stage on two occasions. The 53-year-old Italian has never gone further in the tournament than a quarter-final appearance with Juventus. "Success in Europe with a trophy is important for every manager," Conte told reporters on Tuesday. Читать дальше...

Kenya's Supreme Court on September 5 unanimously upheld William Ruto's presidential win in a scathing judgment that blasted opposition leader Raila Odinga's accusations of cheating. Vivianne Wandera reports.

Dozens of swimming pools have closed in France because of an explosion in energy costs.

European gas prices soared as Russia kept its main gas pipeline to Germany shut, bringing fears of a bleak winter for consumers and businesses across the continent. Gulliver Cragg tells us more.

PSG kick off their Champions League campaign against titans Juventus on Tuesday after a dazzling start to the Ligue 1 season, with the Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappé attacking trio finally realising their full potential. Will the Parisians finally shake off their reputations as also-rans in club football’s top tournament?

French football giants Paris Saint-Germain faced an angry backlash Tuesday after coach Christophe Galtier and star player Kylian Mbappe mocked a suggestion that they should take the train rather than private planes for short-haul travel.

Scores of civilians were killed in political clashes in South Sudan between February and May this year, a UN report said Tuesday, with women and children subjected to brutal assaults, including gang rape.

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, September 6: We look at the front pages of the UK's main newspapers as Liz Truss takes over from Boris Johnson as British prime minister. Many of the Conservative-supporting papers focus on Truss's message that she will "deliver" as the country reels from a series of crises. One tabloid, the Daily Star, calls this the "end of an error", referring to Johnson's hapless hold on power. Another tabloid, the Labour-supporting Daily Mirror, dismisses Truss's leadership victory as just the "same old Tories".

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson formally tenders his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, handing over power to Liz Truss after his momentous tenure dominated by Brexit and Covid was cut short by scandal.

"Man, I was losing it in the locker room. Bro, I was going crazy. Yeah, I mean, that's my guy. So to see him post that, I was like, Do I retweet it as soon as he sent it? I was like, You know what, I'm going to be cool and act like I didn't see it and then retweet it three hours later." -- Frances Tiafoe reacting to basketball star LeBron James' tweeting 'CONGRATS Young King!!! You earned it! @FTiafoe' after his win over Rafael Nadal "The times they are a changing." -- John McEnroe quoting Bob Dylan on ESPN after seeing Tiafoe defeat Nadal. Читать дальше...

The 11th seed squeezed past the 28-year-old Belarusian 6-1, 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to set up last eight meeting with either Spain's Carlos Alcaraz or Croatia's Marin Cilic on Wednesday. The Monaco-based 21-year-old has performed consistently well at Grand Slams this year, reaching quarter-finals at the Australian Open and Wimbledon, and the fourth round at the French Open. Sinner struggled to find consistency during his 3hr 48min tussle with Ivashka on the Louis Armstrong Stadium court. The Italian... Читать дальше...

The magnitude 6.6 quake hit about 43 kilometres (26 miles) southeast of the city of Kangding in Sichuan province at a depth of 10 kilometres on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey. At least 65 people were killed, state media reported Tuesday morning, with more than 200 still trapped in a remote scenic area and scores missing elsewhere. Video from state broadcaster CCTV showed firefighters pulling a bruised and bloodied woman from the rubble and carrying a survivor on a stretcher across... Читать дальше...

AFP spoke to Lula voters about the October 2 election pitting the leftist ex-president (2003-2010) against far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. Fed-up producer Writer, producer and cultural commentator Jonathan Raymundo, 33, is fed up with Bolsonaro's Brazil. "I can't take it anymore. Violence against women, blacks and the LGTB+ community has reached alarming levels in this country. We need love, affection, happiness... and Bolsonaro is the opposite of that," says Raymundo, a black history and philosophy teacher with bright pink hair. Читать дальше...