Новости за 22.12.2022

FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was released on $250 million bail Thursday while he awaits trial on criminal fraud charges over the spectacular collapse of his crypto exchange.

Salt Bae, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, was pictured holding and kissing the trophy after Argentina beat France in Sunday's final in Qatar. The Turkish entrepreneur was widely criticised for twice grabbing the arm of Messi, who tried to sidestep the unwanted attention. He was also photographed with Angel di Maria, Lisandro Martinez and even seen sinking his teeth into another player's medal. FIFA rules state the World Cup trophy can only be held by the tournament winners and the likes of FIFA officials and heads of state. Читать дальше...

Mead top-scored for the England women's team in their triumphant European Championship campaign earlier this year. She faces a race against time to be fit for next year's World Cup after suffering an ACL injury playing for Arsenal against Manchester United last month. Gunners team-mate Miedema suffered the same injury in a Champions League match last week, with an ACL injury ruling Spain star Alexia Putellas out of the Euros as well. The tendency of women across a range of sports to suffer ACL injuries has long provoked discussion... Читать дальше...

A Greek MEP, Eva Kaili, was ordered Thursday to stay in detention in Belgium over corruption allegations linked to Qatar that have rocked the European Parliament, prosecutors said.

Arsenal's marquee pre-season signing was sent home early from the World Cup with a knee problem sustained in Brazil's shock defeat by Cameroon. Jesus underwent surgery and Arteta, while uncertain of when he will return, said Thursday his injury was severe enough to prompt the current Premier League leaders to look for a new signing next month. "I never gave a date. I said that we don't know. It's going to take some time for sure," Arteta said of Jesus. "He's gone through surgery and that tells you the extent of the injury... Читать дальше...

Hillman's family said in a statement that the 2015 Super Bowl winner had "quietly and peacefully transitioned in the company of his family and close friends." Hillman was drafted by the Broncos out of San Diego State in 2012 and featured in the 2013 team which reached the Super Bowl, losing to the Seattle Seahawks. The running back had his most successful season in 2015 when he rushed for 863 yards and seven touchdowns and he played in the Super Bowl win over the Carolina Panthers. "We are deeply... Читать дальше...

Rwanda's army "engaged in military operations" against DR Congo's military in the country's troubled east, according to a report by a group of independent United Nations experts seen by AFP on Thursday.

Approved by 188 votes with 150 against and seven abstentions, the bill now moves to the Senate where, if left unchanged as expected, it will become law in weeks. The bill simplifies the procedure for changing gender on a person's national identity card, allowing them to request the change based on a simple statement. It also bans conversion therapies, promotes non-discrimination against LGBTQ people in the workplace and seeks "to advance the inclusion" of transgender women in particular who tend to be disproportionately affected. Читать дальше...

A senior German official said on Thursday Twitter should join other tech firms in being directly monitored by the European Commission, saying the company’s erratic behaviour under new owner Elon Musk posed a threat to free speech.

The experts said there was "substantial evidence" of direct Rwandan army intervention and of Rwandan support for the region's M23 rebels, in such forms as weapons, ammunition and uniforms. The report comes as the Democratic Republic of Congo has repeatedly accused Rwanda of backing the M23. The militia has captured swaths of territory in the DRC's restive east since it emerged from dormancy late last year. Rwanda has repeatedly denied that it supports the rebels, but the United States and France... Читать дальше...

Private Sean Rooney, 23, was killed and three others injured on December 14 when their UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) vehicle was attacked near the village of Al-Aqbiya in Lebanon's south. The area is a stronghold of powerful Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah. One of the injured was medevaced home to Ireland on Wednesday for further treatment. "The investigation has been able to identify suspects but so far none has been arrested and the security services are still looking for them," said... Читать дальше...

United, already ahead through Christian Eriksen's 27th-minute opener at Old Trafford on Wednesday, doubled their lead just shy of the hour mark when Rashford, fresh from scoring three goals at the World Cup, ran from inside his own and into the Clarets' penalty area before his low shot hit the back of the net. It was an impressive way for Rashford to mark his return to club following England's agonising quarter-final exit at the World Cup. "I think he invested a lot, once again, with a lot of runs in behind the defending line... Читать дальше...

After weeks of negotiations, Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to head a new coalition government seen as the most right-wing in Israel's history. Among the most controversial deals he reached is the appointment of Jewish ultranationalist Itamar Ben-Gvir as security minister in charge of the national police force. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer gives us some reactions

The incoming government, which veteran hawk Netanyahu announced he had formed late Wednesday, is expected to be the most right-wing in Israel's history. It has sparked fears of military escalation in the West Bank amid the worst violence in the Palestinian territory for nearly 20 years. Netanyahu's Likud party secured the mandate to form a government in the November 1 election, with backing from ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties and Religious Zionism, an extreme-right alliance of minor parties. Leading... Читать дальше...

For several months, the M23 rebel group has been pursuing an offensive in eastern DR Congo. The rebels are drawing ever closer to the provincial capital Goma, a city they conquered and briefly held during their last offensive 10 years ago. Our reporters spoke to residents of Goma who are still haunted by the fighting of 2012 and fear the rebels' return. Meanwhile, diplomatic pressure is growing on Rwanda, with DR Congo, France and Germany openly accusing Kigali of supporting the group – something it denies.

Lawmakers on Thursday passed a transgender rights bill allowing anyone 16 and over to change gender on their ID card, putting Spain on track to becoming one of the few countries to allow transgender people to change their status with a simple declaration.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to appear before a U.S. court on Thursday after being extradited from The Bahamas, where he had remained since the collapse of his now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange.

Mominul Haque top-scored with 84 but the hosts lost wickets at regular intervals to end their innings about an hour before stumps after electing to bat first. India reached 19-0 before bad light forced an early end to the opening day, with six overs still to be played. Stand-in India skipper K.L. Rahul was batting on three with Shubman Gill 14 not out at stumps. Rahul was given out leg-before on three off Shakib Al Hasan in the final over of the day, but the decision was reversed after review. Читать дальше...

Mikati said the economy had grown by nearly two percent in 2022 after two straight years of severe recession that saw Gross Domestic Product fall by 25.9 percent in 2020 and by 10.5 percent in 2021, according to World Bank figures. He said increased revenues from tourism and a rise in remittances from Lebanese living abroad were factors behind the modest growth. He said the country was now "at a crossroads -- it will either mark the start of the economic revival we have been hoping for, or a dark... Читать дальше...

Striking ambulance workers in England and Wales manned picket lines on Wednesday, escalating a pay dispute between the government and a host of public-sector staff, after nurses' strikes. Now, it's all workers that are walking out in strikes. Employees across the UK economy are demanding salary rises to match or beat decades-high inflation -- currently running at nearly 11 percent -- which is spurring the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. FRANCE 24's Leo McGuinn explains.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy getting a hero's welcome from a joint session of the U-S Congress. The Kremlin reacts to the visit by accusing Washington of waging an indirect war against Russia. Listen to Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov's reaction and to FRANCE 24's correspondent in Armenia Nick Holdsworth who tells us more.

Netanyahu made the announcement in a phone call to President Isaac Herzog moments before a midnight deadline. His Likud Party released a brief video clip of the smiling Netanyahu and a recording of the conversation. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Jerusalem Irris Makler tells us more.

The French billionaire Vincent Bollore's holding company says it has finalised the sale of its African ports and logistics business for 5.7 billion Euros. It comes amid increasing competition in Africa from China, and costly investments required at many facilities. The Italian-French shipping giant MSC, which runs a fleet of 560 vessels worldwide, buying the assets. France 24's Emerald Maxwell and Antoine Fenaux explain.

Some 200,000 holidaymakers in France scrambled Wednesday to book alternative travel for their Christmas holidays as the national rail operator announced major service cancellations due to a strike.