Новости за 18.01.2023

A rich Briton is among a group of millionaires in Davos pushing for governments to tax those like him more in order to bridge a wealth gap he warns is fragmenting the world.

Their hands are raw, blistered and swollen. The men and women processing cashew nuts in Kilifi, Kenya use these sore hands to carefully extract the raw nut from the cashew fruit and shell. Many of them working without machines or protective equipment must avoid contact with the stinging liquid released from the shells. Photographs showing cashew workers’ hands were posted on Twitter on January 15, making waves in Kenya and calls for reform. Local authorities have begun inspecting cashew nut facilities... Читать дальше...

Tuesday's ruling came almost a year after Jeremy was ordered to undergo psychiatric exams after his attorney suggested the adult film performer was struggling to recognize him. Jeremy, who has appeared in more than 1,700 X-rated films since the 1970s, had denied a raft of sex charges against women and girls between the ages of 15 and 51. The allegations cover a period of 23 years, dating back to 1996. Mental competency assessments were ordered after attorney Stuart Goldfarb said in March last... Читать дальше...

Environmentalists had criticized the proposed open-pit mine and port project in the north of Chile close to the National Humboldt Penguin Reserve due to its potential ecological impact on a unique area known for its natural diversity. The $2.5 billion project was unanimously rejected by left-wing President Gabriel Boric's cabinet. "We are confident that a robust, traceable, evidence-based (decision) has been adopted here," said Maisa Rojas, the environment minister. The project aimed at extracting... Читать дальше...

The home side needed 13 runs from their last over under the DLS system to win and, boosted by a six from Ryan Burl, reduced the target to four runs with one Graham Hume delivery left. By scooping the ball over deep midwicket, wicketkeeper Madande joined Burl (59) and Sikandar Raza (43) as stars of a brave fightback by Zimbabwe after Ireland posted 288-4 in 50 overs. Zimbabwe scored 214-7 in reply as a three-match ODI series began, following a 2-1 win by the hosts in a three-match Twenty20 series. Читать дальше...

Rome wants to cooperate with Tunis to "reduce irregular immigration and boost regular immigration", Antonio Tajani said on his first visit to Tunisia since a far-right government came to power in Italy in October, vowing to stop the flow of migrants across the Mediterranean. Italy is "ready to increase the number of regular immigrants, trained in Tunisia, who can come to work in agriculture and industry", he added. Tajani, who made the remarks in a video published by the Tunisian presidency after he met with President Kais Saied... Читать дальше...

India looked to be coasting to victory with New Zealand in deep trouble at 131-6 while chasing 350 after opener Gill made just the 10th double hundred in ODI history. "Watching Gill bat is fantastic, clean striking and no aerial shots. He's such a free-flowing batsman," said India captain Rohit Sharma. All-rounder Bracewell responded by making 140 off 78 balls before falling in the final over when he was pinned leg before wicket by Shardul Thakur. "To be honest, the way Bracewell was batting,... Читать дальше...

In an interview with AFP on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Phil White said he was alarmed at how the rich got even richer while average people suffered during the Covid pandemic and as food and energy prices have skyrocketed. "I am very happy to pay more taxes, I want my government to tax me and tax people like me," White said. White is among more than 200 "patriotic millionaires" from 13 countries sending the same message to the world's political and global elite in the Swiss Alpine village of Davos for their annual meeting. Читать дальше...

France's former president François Hollande granted an interview to FRANCE 24 and RFI on Wednesday, some 10 years after launching Operation Serval, which ousted armed rebels and Islamist militants from northern Mali. Hollande defended the record of French military operations in the Sahel region and expressed regret at the arrival of mercenaries from the Russian paramilitary Wagner Group.

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) met at Wembley on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of a trial, after a request from world players' union FIFPRO and the World Leagues Forum to test the protocol in the Premier League, France's Ligue 1 and Major League Soccer in the United States. A trial of permanent concussion substitutes is to continue indefinitely. But brain injury campaigners believe having the additional option of temporary concussion substitutes, as happens in rugby union... Читать дальше...

Hogg has missed English side Exeter's last three matches, including a Champions Cup fixture away to South Africa's Bulls last weekend. Exeter rugby director Rob Baxter, however, believes the 30-year-old, a veteran of 96 Tests for Scotland, could be fit in time for the Six Nations. Scotland begin the tournament away to England at Twickenham on February 4 before welcoming Wales to Murrayfield a week later. "The heel is improving," Baxter said. "We gave him until the Saturday before we flew (to South Africa). Читать дальше...

Tens of thousands of nurses across England and Wales walked out Wednesday in a new protest over pay and patient safety, with no end in sight to a wave of strikes that has piled pressure on the overburdened public health system.

A notice in the official gazette Wednesday said the 13 troops were dismissed from the institutional security office attached to the presidency. On Tuesday, it was announced another 40 soldiers had been removed from the presidential detail at Alvorada palace, where Brazil's presidents live. Just days after the attack on the presidential palace, Supreme Court and Congress by backers of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, Lula said the rioters likely had inside help and hinted at involvement of the security forces. Читать дальше...

The mayor of Amiens in northern France has released a video “requesting” that Madonna “loan” the city a painting from her personal collection which resembles one lost there during World War I.

The deal comes into place immediately and covers the period up to and including the 2026 men's World Cup and 2027 women's World Cup. A joint statement released by Wales men's and women's teams said: "Together Stronger has been the mantra across the Cymru national teams for us all, both on and off the pitch as we look to put Wales on the world stage. "As part of the FAW's strive towards equality, we are now proud to announce that together, our men's and women's teams have agreed to an equal pay... Читать дальше...

In a statement, Juventus said that 87 percent of those holding voting rights voted in favour of the new board, which "will remain in office until the date of the shareholders' meeting convened for the approval of the financial statements as at 30 June 2025". Gianluca Ferrero takes the role of chairman in place of Andrea Agnelli, who stepped down along with the rest of the board in November. "I want to give my best, alongside the board we will work to create a future that is worthy of our past," said Ferrero in a short statement. Читать дальше...

Martin Clark, 68, was driven to hospital by his family after they waited 45 minutes for an ambulance when he suffered chest pains at home. He later died after a cardiac arrest. As nurses went on strike on Wednesday, with its focus on low pay, the extent of the crisis facing patients in the UK's state-run National Health Service (NHS) is being laid bare. "We go to work every day as nurses, and we do our best, and our best isn't enough right now, and that's because our workload keeps increasing and... Читать дальше...

Addressing a room full of the world's business and political elite, Guterres drew a parallel between the actions of oil companies and those of tobacco companies that have been hit by huge lawsuits over the adverse effects of cigarettes. "We learned last week that certain fossil fuel producers were fully aware in the 1970s that their core product was baking our planet," Guterres said. He was referring to a study published in the journal Science that said ExxonMobil had dismissed the findings of... Читать дальше...

For more analysis on the on-going Qatargate corruption scandal engulfing the European Parliament, FRANCE 24 is joined by Dr. Alberto Alemanno, Author, Legal Expert, Jean Monnet Professor in European Union Law at HEC, and one of the leading voices on the democratization of the European Union.

Slade was sent off for a dangerous tackle on the Bulls' South Africa full-back Kurt-Lee Arendse in a 39-28 Champions Cup defeat in Pretoria. European Professional Club Rugby announced on Wednesday that the decision had been overturned by an independent disciplinary hearing. It clears Slade, 29, to face Castres in Exeter's final Champions Cup pool game on Saturday as well as compete for a place in England's midfield for Steve Borthwick's first game in charge at Twickenham.

The tiger's breakout and eventual killing has reignited concerns over South Africa's legal and flourishing breeding of big cats. The eight-year-old female Bengal tiger was put down just before dawn after it killed a dog, the latest in a series of attacks that followed its escape from an enclosure at a private farm on Saturday, Gresham Mandy, a member of a local safety volunteer group in Walkerville, 30 kilometres (18 miles) south of Johannesburg, told AFP. Tigers are not native to South Africa... Читать дальше...

The pile driving required to build offshore turbines can harm or even kill noise-sensitive marine mammals like porpoises, sparking concern among environmentalists. To move them away from the construction sites, acoustic deterrents (ADDs) are often installed underwater: delivering sound at specific frequencies and volumes that temporarily drive the porpoises away. These devices have been used for years, but it was hard to precisely track how far the porpoises were travelling, and for how long. Читать дальше...

The seventh seed won 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) to reach the third round in Melbourne and will play China's Zheng Qinwen or fellow American Bernada Pera. There were 70 places separating Gauff and 2021 US Open champion Raducanu in the rankings, but you wouldn't have known it as the pair tussled for an hour and 42 minutes on Rod Laver Arena. It was a highly anticipated first tour-level match between the young talents and they did not disappoint. The good friends went toe-to-toe throughout, exchanging service breaks... Читать дальше...

Gibbes, 45, was fired on Monday after less than two years in the job with the club in 10th place in the league, with just one win in their last five games in all competitions. Urios, 57, was let go by Bordeaux-Begles in November after a poor start to the season having led them to the semi-finals during the previous two campaigns. The former hooker, who guided Castres to the 2018 Top 14 title, has signed a deal at Clermont until 2025. "After fruitful internal and external discussions over the recent days... Читать дальше...

The 24-year-old was in a different league to Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata on Rod Laver Arena, blitzing to victory 6-3, 6-0, 6-2 in a lop-sided contest. Tsitsipas, a three-time semi-finalist at Melbourne Park, is pursuing a first Grand Slam title and appears to be peaking at the right time. After winning all four singles matches at the United Cup for Greece, he remains unbeaten this year with a Dutch player awaiting him next -- either Tallon Griekspoor or Botic van de Zandschulp. "I felt good out there... Читать дальше...