Новости за 20.09.2022

Opener Alex Hales hit a 40-ball 53 -- his first international after a three-year absence on a failed recreational drug test -- to anchor England's chase of a modest 159-run target in 19.2 overs. Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan scored 46-ball 68 to help Pakistan to 158-7 in their 20 overs after England sent them in to bat at a capacity National stadium. The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the seven-match series. Pakistan’s players wore a special kit in the game on which their names and numbers are shown submerged in water... Читать дальше...

First deliveries, which will consist of BOLT EVs and EUVs, should take place in the first quarter of 2023, according to the joint statement. Subsequent purchases will depend on how fast General Motors (GM) ramps up production of electric vehicles. The automaker says it plans to manufacture one million a year in North America by 2025. Hertz will be able to select from GM's Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and BrightDrop EV brands, according to the press release. "With the vehicle choice, technology and driving range we're delivering... Читать дальше...

The worst violence between the two ex-Soviet countries in years erupted last week on their contested border, raising fears of a large-scale conflict. At least 94 people have been killed, according to the two governments. Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov, in an address to the United Nations General Assembly, said some 140,000 Kyrgyz civilians have been evacuated from border settlements and were being provided assistance. "For the sake of my people, I am ready to spend... as much time as possible... Читать дальше...

"Today's indictments describe an egregious plot to steal public funds meant to care for children in need in what amounts to the largest pandemic relief fraud scheme yet," FBI Director Christopher Wray said. The Justice Department alleged that the defendants diverted tens of millions of dollars disbursed under the Federal Child Nutrition Program to feed needy children during the Covid pandemic. Among those charged is Aimee Bock, 41, the founder and executive director of Feeding Our Future, a non-profit... Читать дальше...

The awards, voted for by members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), have traditionally been seen as second only in importance to the Oscars. But disquiet grew around the HFPA over accusations of racism, sexism, bullying and corruption, with television rights-holder NBC last year pulling the plug on its annual awards broadcast. "We are thrilled to announce the return of the Golden Globe Awards on NBC and to hosting the 'Party of the Year' for audiences around the world who have been waiting for its return," said Helen Hoehne... Читать дальше...

At least three people have been killed during protests in Iran's Kurdistan province over the death of a young woman after she was arrested by "morality police", the region's governor said Tuesday.

US President Joe Biden and WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus both recently expressed optimism that the Covid-19 crisis may be drawing to an end. But is the pandemic really a thing of the past?

Global media outlets widely shared a video they attributed to Russian state energy company Gazprom in articles published on September 6, 2022. The video, which was circulated online by pro-Russian users, depicted the company halting its flow of natural gas to Europe. However, our journalists investigated the origins of the video and discovered that it likely wasn’t made by Gazprom.

Tanenbaum, long-time chairman of the ownership group for the Raptors, NHL Toronto Maple Leafs and Major League Soccer's Toronto FC, has been chair of the NBA's team owners panel since 2017, two years before the Raptors won their first NBA crown. "I'm honored to continue serving as chairman of the NBA board of governors to help play a role in leading this great league," Tanenbaum said. "I'm grateful to my fellow governors for their valued support." The Canadian served on the NBA's planning and... Читать дальше...

Public anger has grown since authorities on Friday announced Amini's death following her arrest by the police unit responsible for enforcing Iran's strict dress code for women, including the wearing of the headscarf covering their hair in public. Amid growing controversy over the conduct of the morality police, known formally as the Gasht-e Ershad or "Guidance Patrol", parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tuesday that the police unit's conduct should be investigated. "In order to prevent repetition of such cases... Читать дальше...

Typhoon Nanmadol, one of the biggest storms to hit Japan in years, killed at least two people and brought ferocious winds and record rainfall to the west of the country on Monday, causing transport disruptions and forcing manufacturers to suspend operations.

Hurricane Fiona unleashed more rain on Puerto Rico on Monday, a day after the storm knocked out power and water to most of the island, and National Guard troops rescued hundreds of people who got stranded. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani reports from Washington.

In New York for the UN General Assembly, Blinken will meet jointly with counterparts from Angola, Brazil, Ghana, Portugal and Senegal as part of a new grouping of around 10 countries, a senior State Department official said. "The United States hopes to work with Atlantic countries to develop a new framework for regular Atlantic cooperation, through which our countries can establish and carry out a shared approach to advancing our shared goals in the region," the official said on condition of anonymity. Читать дальше...

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host the "Rocket Man" singer for "A Night When Hope and History Rhyme" on the South Lawn on Friday, the White House announced. The administration said the evening would celebrate the "unifying and healing power of music, commend the life and work of Sir Elton John, and honor the everyday history-makers in the audience." Both Bidens will offer remarks at the event, the White House said. The gig -- which follows a performance last week by James... Читать дальше...

As the world watched the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, many countries, including the UK's former colonies, recalled the crimes committed in the past by the British government. Kenya, where the Princess became Queen, does not forget the bloody repression of the Mau Mau rebellion. Between 1952 and 1956, nearly one million Kenyans were incarcerated in detention centres and thousands were killed.

Hurricane Fiona was churning north on Monday evening after bringing torrential rain and powerful winds to the Dominican Republic and triggering a total power outage in neighboring Puerto Rico, where at least three people died.

Senegal President Macky Sall on Saturday named a new prime minister -- a position he abolished in 2019 and reinstated last year -- after July's tense legislative elections.

A top United Nations official on Tuesday demanded an independent investigation into the death of an Iranian woman held by the country's morality police as authorities acknowledged making arrests at protests over the incident.

A French court on Tuesday found three police officers guilty of manslaughter over the death of a Black man in Paris in 2015 and sentenced each to a 15-month suspended jail term, a judge said.

There were reports that a bystander, 53-year-old Firas Yaish, was killed in the crossfire but the Palestinian health ministry had not yet confirmed the death. A tweet, purportedly from Yaish's cousin Kawther, said it was "mourning" Firas's death. Unrest persisted through the morning, with hundreds of youths hurling rocks at PA armoured vehicles and the sound of gunfire ringing out across the city centre, AFP correspondents reported. Hamas, historic rivals of the secular Fatah movement that controls the PA... Читать дальше...

There are at least 20 quadrillion ants on Earth, according to a new study that says even that staggering figure likely underestimates the total population of the insects, which are an essential part of ecosystems around the world.

And the running out of the non-striker will no longer be classed under "unfair play" after a raft of rule changes from October 1 were endorsed by a meeting of the ICC chief executives' committee. Next month's T20 World Cup in Australia will be the first major tournament to be played under the new playing conditions. The ICC said the ban on saliva to shine one side of the ball to help it swing through the air, brought in May 2020 as a temporary measure to prevent coronavirus transmission, would stay. Читать дальше...

An outbreak of Ebola has been declared in Uganda after health authorities confirmed a case of the relatively rare Sudan strain, the health ministry and World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.

Myanmar has been in chaos since the military seized power in a coup in February last year, with nearly 2,300 civilians killed in a crackdown on dissent according to a local monitoring group. The Sagaing region in the country's northwest has seen some of the fiercest fighting, and amid clashes between anti-coup fighters and the military, entire villages have been burned down. The UN children's agency UNICEF condemned Friday's incident in Depeyin township in Sagaing. "On 16 September, at least 11... Читать дальше...

Cane came off after a blow to the head early in New Zealand's 39-37 win over Australia in Melbourne on Thursday when the All Blacks secured the Bledisloe Cup for the 20th season in a row. Coach Ian Foster said Cane had passed a Head Injury Assessment (HIA) after the match, but New Zealand's captain broke off early from Tuesday's training session. There are doubts also over centre David Havili, who also came off in the win against Australia with a head knock. All Blacks forward Jason Ryan would not be drawn on the fitness of the pair. Читать дальше...