Новости за 09.01.2023

The storming of Brazil’s seat of power by a mob of supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro has put the spotlight on Brazil’s security forces, raising questions about their unpreparedness and incompetence, and perhaps even their complicity with protesters demanding the overturning of a democractic vote.

France captain Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36, three weeks after his country lost the World Cup final on penalties to Argentina in Doha.

"I have decided to stop my international career, with the feeling that I have given everything," Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Lloris said in an interview with French sports daily L'Equipe published on Monday. "I think it is important to announce this now, two and a half months before the start of Euro qualifying." Lloris, who made his international debut as a 21-year-old in a friendly against Uruguay in November 2008, bows out after becoming France's most-capped player during the World Cup. He... Читать дальше...

It however could be weeks before any arguments are heard, with the choice of jurors anticipated to be lengthy as the Georgia state court tries to find a crop of impartial people able to sit for a trial expected to last much of 2023. Prosecutors say Young Thug's record label is a front for a crime ring, and have held up song lyrics as evidence of the accusation, a strategy that has raised eyebrows and drawn rebuke. The hip-hop star born Jeffery Williams, who has pleaded not guilty, was one of more... Читать дальше...

The 15-member Council voted unanimously to extend the resolution, which provides life-saving assistance to millions of people living in northern Syria, until July 10. The aid delivery mechanism across Turkey's border into rebel-held Syria at the Bab al-Hawa crossing is the only way UN assistance can reach civilians without navigating areas controlled by Syrian government forces. The mechanism -- in place since 2014 and which was due to expire on Tuesday -- was last renewed in July, also for only... Читать дальше...

South Africa were outplayed in Australia, heavily beaten in the first two matches before escaping with a draw in a rain-hit third match. The Test struggles followed South Africa's embarrassing exit from the T20 World Cup in November when they lost to the Netherlands in a must-win game. "We want to play our role in reviving (South African) cricket," said SA20 commissioner and former Test captain Graeme Smith. "We want to get people into the stadium and cheering again." Organisers said online tickets... Читать дальше...

Israel bans the transfer of goods to Gaza which it deems could be used for military purposes, as part of a blockade it has imposed on the coastal territory since the armed group Hamas took power in 2007. "Preventing the entry of medical devices means the slow death of Gaza patients," read a banner spread across one of around 25 ambulances used in the border rally. Another poster, in Arabic, Hebrew and English, warned: "medical equipment is crumbling". Ashraf al-Qudra, a spokesman for the health ministry... Читать дальше...

Supporters of Brazil’s far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings in Brasilia on Sunday, ransacking Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court, in the worst attack on Brazil’s state institutions since its return to democracy in the 1980s.

Wales' record appearance holder and goalscorer led his country from the international football wilderness to qualify for two European Championships, reaching the semi-finals of Euro 2016, and a first World Cup since 1958. The Los Angeles FC forward, who previously played for Southampton, Tottenham and Real Madrid, made his final competitive appearance during Wales' World Cup group stage fixture with England on November 29. "After careful and thoughtful consideration, I announce my immediate retirement... Читать дальше...

Brazil’s security forces seemed overwhelmed in front of thousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro, while they stormed in Congress, the Presidential Palace and the Supreme Court in Brasilia on Sunday. However, the many warning signs were seen, a week after President Lula's inauguration. Our journalist Henrique VALADARES discusses the predictability of the event and the passivity of the authorities.

The ancient sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, were taken from the Parthenon temple at the Acropolis in Athens in the early 19th century by British diplomat Thomas Bruce, the earl of Elgin. "The objective is their definitive return," government spokesman Yiannis Oikonomou told a news briefing. Greece "does not recognise the British Museum's possession and of course ownership of the sculptures. It has always been Greece's position," he said. Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper reported... Читать дальше...

The 65-year-old Swiss, who returned to Nice at the start of the season following a first spell between 2016 and 2018, is expected to be replaced by his assistant Didier Digard. Nice are currently 11th in Ligue 1, already 12 points adrift of the European places before the halfway stage in the season has been reached. On Saturday, they were knocked out of the French Cup at the first hurdle, losing 1-0 to third-tier side Le Puy. Such disappointing form is despite considerable investment in the Cote d'Azur side by Ineos... Читать дальше...

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva joined leaders of both houses of Congress and the Supreme Court chief justice on Monday in condemning "terrorist acts" by supporters of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, a day after rioters launched the worst attack on Brazil's state institutions since its return to democracy in the 1980s. Read FRANCE 24's live updates for the latest developments. All times are Paris time [GMT + 1].

Speaking at the German side's winter training camp in the Spanish city of Marbella, Haller said he was doing his best to be fit for Dortmund's January 22 clash at home against Augsburg. "Of course everything is possible. I've no restrictions in my mind. The only people who can give me restrictions are the coach and the medical staff," the 28-year-old forward said. The France-born Ivory Coast forward said he would listen to the opinion of Dortmund's medical team. "When everyone is of the opinion that it would be a good idea for me to play... Читать дальше...

Since the mid-1970s, certain industrial aerosols have led to the depletion of ozone in the stratosphere, 11 to 40 kilometres (7 to 25 miles) above Earth's surface. In 1987, nearly 200 nations agreed on the Montreal Protocol to reverse damage to the ozone layer by banning chemicals that destroy this naturally occurring stratum of molecules in the atmosphere. That agreement is working as hoped, and is in line with previous projections, more than 200 scientists found. "Ozone is recovering, this is a good story," John Pyle... Читать дальше...

French drugmaker Servier on Monday launched its appeal against manslaughter and deception convictions handed down by a Paris court in 2021 in connection with weight-loss pill Mediator. At least 500 people died of heart valve problems in one of France's worst health scandals because of exposure to the active ingredient in Mediator, which was prescribed as an appetite suppressant. FRANCE 24's Dheepthika Laurent reports.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva inspected the headquarters of Brazil's three branches of government following an invasion by supporters of the ultra-right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro. FRANCE 24's Jan Onoszko reports from Brasilia.

Napoli fans were travelling to Genoa to see their team beat Sampdoria 4-0, while Roma supporters were on their way to AC Milan where their team draw 2-2. Hardcore "ultra" supporters of both teams were involved in serious clashes on the A1 motorway on Sunday afternoon after they bumped into each other at the Badia al Pino service station in Tuscany. Nicknamed the "sunshine motorway", the A1 runs from Naples to Rome and then all the way to Milan in northern Italy. "Napoli strongly condemns the behaviour by so-called supporters... Читать дальше...

More than 19,000 people have been arrested since protests erupted in Iran in mid-September 2022. Human rights organisations say that dozens of them have been killed in secret detention centres. But security forces are trying to cover up these deaths by threatening family members into silence or staging the deaths as suicides.

Heavy fog coupled with a protracted cold wave forced authorities in New Delhi to ground flights and defer school reopenings on Monday as visibility dropped sharply in the Indian capital and cars drove with their hazard lights on. FRANCE 24's Navodita Kumari reports.

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Le Graet had quipped dismissively in an interview to French radio station RMC on Sunday that he "wouldn't even have taken his call on the phone" when asked whether Zidane had rung him to express an interest in taking over as coach from Didier Deschamps. That drew criticism from France and Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe, who said Le Graet had shown "a lack of respect" with his comments. Real Madrid, where Zidane enjoyed decorated spells as a player and a coach, also hit out at Le Graet,... Читать дальше...

The 49-year-old Spaniard takes over from Fernando Santos and the most pressing issue in his in-tray will be to clarify the situation of skipper Cristiano Ronaldo, who has just signed for Saudi club Al Nassr. "My point of departure will be the squad of 26 players who played in the World Cup, and Cristiano Ronaldo is one of them," Martinez told a press conference. Martinez added that he would make his decisions "on the pitch and not in an office". Martinez, who cut his managerial teeth at Swansea City... Читать дальше...

France's government on Monday announced tighter rules against hunting under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and protection for walkers and local residents, but stopped short of a hoped-for Sunday ban.

"To continue being noma, we must change... Winter 2024 will be the last season of noma as we know it", the restaurant, wrote in a post on Instagram. "We are beginning a new chapter", it said. "In 2025, our restaurant is transforming into a giant lab -- a pioneering test kitchen dedicated to the work of food innovation and the development of new flavours, one that will share the fruits of our efforts more widely than ever before." An abbreviation of the Danish words "nordisk" (Nordic) and "mad" (food)... Читать дальше...