Новости за 07.12.2022

France’s citizens' council of 150 members of the public will meet on Friday to begin discussions on end-of-life care in France, including whether assisted suicide should be legalised. As French laws have evolved over the last two decades, calls have increased to allow medically assisted deaths for terminally ill patients.

Haidar al-Zaidi, 20, was sentenced to three years over a tweet of disputed origin deemed insulting to a pro-Iran ex-paramilitary force, according to court documents seen by AFP Wednesday. The verdict, which Zaidi can appeal, has sparked criticism on social media. And on the streets on Nasiriyah -- the regional capital of Dhi Qar province and a flashpoint of anti-government protests -- hundreds gathered on Wednesday evening for a second day in a row. The protesters deplored the jail term and also... Читать дальше...

Peru's President Pedro Castillo on Wednesday dissolved Congress and said he would rule by decree, in a move slammed as a "coup" just hours before a debate was due over his impeachment.

French prosecutors said Wednesday that they would not seek convictions for Air France and plane maker Airbus over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight, saying they were unable to prove the companies were guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

The Edinburgh flyer suffered medial ligament damage during his club's defeat by Irish province Munster on Saturday. Edinburgh announced Wednesday that Graham is "expected to be sidelined until February". That will make the 25-year-old a major doubt for the start of Scotland's Six Nations campaign, which the Dark Blues launch with a match away to oldest rivals England on February 4 before welcoming Wales to Murrayfield seven days later. Scotland then face reigning Grand Slam champions France in Paris on February 26. Читать дальше...

A disciplinary inquiry fined the Croatian federation 50,000 Swiss francs (50,674 euros, $53,000) "in relation to the behaviour of Croatian supporters during the Croatia v. Canada FIFA World Cup match on 27 November", a statement announced. During the match in Doha, Croatia fans verbally insulted Borjan, an ethnic Serb, who was born in Croatia but fled the country as a child. They also brandished banners, including one which referred to a 1995 military operation that ended Croatia's independence war. Читать дальше...

2022-12-07 18:04 'This plan was unfoiled by the raids of the 3000 police officers across the country'

O'Neill, 53, has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract which will run until Euro 2028. His previous spell in charge saw O'Neill lead Northern Ireland to Euro 2016, ending a 30-year wait for an appearance at a major finals, with the team going all the way to the last 16. O'Neill's international record led to an approach by English second-tier club Stoke, whom he joined in 2019 while combining that job with his international duties. But when the Covid pandemic led to the postponement of Northern Ireland fixtures... Читать дальше...

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (December 7) to attend meetings with regional leaders. The visit is likely to focus on energy ties. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle tells us more.

He is the latest member of Rishi Sunak's beleaguered ruling Tories to announce he will not stand at the next election with the party languishing in the polls. Hancock, who was sacked as health minister during the pandemic after he was caught breaking social distancing rules with an aide he was having an affair with, angered many by flying to Australia to appear in "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!" He reached the final of the show having endured being stung by a scorpion, sprayed with slime... Читать дальше...

Bangladesh take an unassailable 2-0 series lead going into Saturday's final match. The all-rounder Miraz made an unbeaten 100 and put on 148 runs for the seventh wicket alongside Mahmudullah Riyad to pull Bangladesh out from a precarious 69-6 and post 271-7 in Dhaka. India skipper Rohit Sharma batted at number nine with an injured thumb and hit an unbeaten 51 off 28 balls to give Bangladesh a scare as India ended on 266-9 in 50 overs. "Feeling very happy. Winning the series as captain - it's a dream come true," skipper Liton Das... Читать дальше...

Gvardiol's next test is the unenviable task of stopping Brazil's fearsome forward line in the last eight on Friday. The 20-year-old centre-back has played every minute of Croatia's four matches so far, putting in brilliant defensive performances in the goalless draw with Belgium and the tense penalty shootout win over Japan in the last 16. Gvardiol has been linked with several of Europe's biggest clubs, including Real Madrid and Manchester United, after a breakthrough season last term for RB Leipzig. Читать дальше...

Depay injured his hamstring on international duty in September and his recovery took longer than expected, but Vaal Gaal was willing to roll the dice on the fitness of the country's second leading goalscorer. "Memphis has been so important for this group, not only as footballer but also as a human. So yes, I kept a space open for him," said Van Gaal, when announcing his squad last month. "He is an extraordinary player and so I have set aside my principles because I consider him to be incredibly... Читать дальше...

An Afghan man convicted of murder was executed in public Wednesday, the Taliban said, the first confirmation of such a sentence since the hardline Islamists returned to power.

Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for a visit that is likely to focus on energy ties but also follows months of tensions with the United States.

Foie gras pâté, the consummate delicacy of French holiday tables, might be harder to find this year and certainly pricier due to a bird flu outbreak that ravaged farms across the west and south last winter.

Jones was sacked on Tuesday, less than nine weeks before England's Six Nations opener against Scotland and just nine months before the World Cup starts. There had been suggestions it would have made more sense for the Rugby Football Union to ditch Jones after this year's Six Nations, where England won just two of their five games, if they felt a change was needed ahead of the 2023 World Cup in France. Instead Jones' seven-year reign came to an end following a RFU review of Autumn Nations Series... Читать дальше...

Griezmann had a difficult start to the season at Atletico Madrid and has not scored in Qatar, leaving Mbappe and Olivier Giroud to provide the goals as France seek to become the first team in 60 years to successfully defend the World Cup. It all seems a world away from Euro 2016, when Griezmann was the tournament top scorer with six goals as France, the hosts, reached the final only to lose in extra time to Portugal. That was seen as just the start for an exciting team known as the "Griezmann Generation"... Читать дальше...

The veteran midfielder's side will face their biggest challenge yet when they take on Brazil in the quarter-finals on Friday. The five-time champions sent out a warning to their fellow title hopefuls with a wonderful first-half display in their 4-1 victory over South Korea in the last 16. But Croatia, the 2018 World Cup finalists, are likely to pose a far tougher test for the Selecao -- seven of their past eight major tournament knockout ties have gone to extra time. Modric is still the heartbeat... Читать дальше...

Around 3,000 officers including elite anti-terror units took part in the early morning raids and searched more than 130 properties, in what German media described as one of the country's largest police actions ever against extremists. The raids targeted alleged members of the "Citizens of the Reich" (Reichsbuerger) movement suspected of "having made concrete preparations to violently force their way into the German parliament with a small armed group", federal prosecutors said in a statement. Those... Читать дальше...

The migratory monarch butterfly travels more than 4000 km between Canada and Mexico. In July, the insect was placed on the endangered species list by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. El Rosario in the state of Michoacan is the world's largest sanctuary for the monarch butterfly. But defenders of the species are facing increasing environmental and security threats.

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola "has placed offender... Walus on parole under strict conditions with effect from Wednesday," the government said in a statement. A spokesman confirmed that this meant Walus had been released, in line with a decision by the Constitutional Court. "He will serve two years under community corrections in line with the parole regime upon which he is released," the statement said. Last month's court decision sparked fierce protests from the ruling... Читать дальше...

A three-day general strike in Iran culminates Wednesday (December 7) on "Student day". FRANCE 24's International Affairs editor, Angela Diffley, gives her analysis.

Eleven weeks into the protest movement triggered by the death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, Iranian protesters are determined to keep up the pressure on the Islamic republic, says FRANCE 24's correspondent Reza Sayah. Iran's ultra-conservative President Ebrahim Raisi visited a university in Tehran on Wednesday to mark the country's annual Students' Day, which coincided with the end of a three-day national strike called by protesters.

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday (December 6), ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden’s term .