Новости за 03.03.2023

Six states in Nigeria on Friday asked the Supreme Court to void the result of the just-concluded presidential election, the latest twist in several challenges facing the ruling party’s victory in the vote.

Twenty two skiers had completed the course when the jury ruled that poor visibility and heavy snow made conditions too dangerous to compete in. Sejersted, first out of the hut, had posted the fastest time of 1:31.24 and then sat back as the leading contenders struggled to get close to his time. One of those, fellow Norwegian Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the downhill World Cup leader, was 1.63 seconds behind his compatriot, who he consoled at the finish line after the jury decision was confirmed by race referee Markus Waldner. Читать дальше...

The sources said the state will next week call for applications to either buy or manage the stadium from the summer of 2025. The Stade de France was completed in 1995 for the 1998 football World Cup. It will host its second Rugby World Cup final later this year and will be the main stadium for the 2024 Olympics. The stadium was the site of chaotic scenes at last year's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid which "almost led to disaster", an independent report released in February said. Читать дальше...

Wellington Hurricanes captain Savea ran his thumb across his throat during a verbal exchange with Melbourne Rebels halfback Ryan Louwrens after being shown a yellow card in Friday's match, won 39-33 by the Hurricanes. The 29-year-old Savea, regarded as one of the world's premier players, was shown the card for "escalating" the situation according to referee James Doleman, with players from both teams having become involved in a fracas late in the first half. Rebels captain Reece Hodge complained... Читать дальше...

The Norwegian crossed the line in 3min 33.95sec ahead of in-form British athlete Neil Gourley who was timed in 3:34.23 while Azeddine Habz of France claimed the bronze medal in 3:35.39. Ingebrigtsen repeated his success in the championships in Torun, Poland, in 2021. "It's important for me to compete in as many races as possible. It's also important for the fans," said the 1500m Olympic champion and world champion in 5,000m. "My goal is to become the greatest runner of all time and to succeed... Читать дальше...

Thousands of contributors and LGBTQ activists have accused the daily of giving too much coverage to concerns about treatments for transgender teenagers, fueling "panic" on the subject. The allegation may surprise those who know the Times as a bulwark for gender and race rights during Donald Trump's presidency and for helping spur the #MeToo movement against sexual violence with its investigation of Harvey Weinstein. The accusation also highlights the internal debates that sometimes go on within one side of America's so-called culture wars. Читать дальше...

After briefly dropping outside the top 10 for the first time since July 2019, Medvedev has stormed back into that elite ranking bracket, winning his last 13 matches – within an 18-day period – to set up an all-Russian Dubai final against defending champion Andrey Rublev. Medvedev had lost his last four meetings with Djokovic, who was on a 20-match win streak stretching back to last year's ATP Finals, coming into the contest. The 27-year-old is looking to win a third title in as many weeks, having... Читать дальше...

In the culmination of the once-prominent lawyer’s fall from grace, Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison without parole Friday after being convicted of murdering his wife and son.

Judge Clifton Newman sentenced Murdaugh, scion of an elite family of judges and attorneys, to consecutive life terms for the June 7, 2021 murders of his son Paul and his wife Maggie. Dismissing the 54-year-old Murdaugh's claims of innocence as "not credible," the judge told the disgraced attorney he must "see Paul and Maggie during the night times when you're attempting to go to sleep." "I'm sure they come and visit you," the judge said. A jury in Walterboro, South Carolina, found Murdaugh guilty... Читать дальше...

FBI Director Christopher Wray told Fox News television on Tuesday that the US Federal Bureau of Investigation had now assessed the source of Covid-19 pandemic was "most likely a potential lab incident in Wuhan". Chinese officials have angrily denied the claim, calling it a smear campaign against Beijing. "If any country has information about the origins of the pandemic, it's essential for that information to be shared with WHO and the international scientific community," the World Health Organization's... Читать дальше...

Turkey's opposition alliance fractured on Friday after one of the leaders refused to endorse a joint candidate against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Spurs head to Molineux following Wednesday's frustrating 1-0 defeat at Sheffield United in the FA Cup, which looks likely to extend the club's longstanding trophy drought. "I said he would come back this week and straight after the match against Wolves he will be in London and will be in charge again from Sunday," assistant Cristian Stellini said on Friday. Conte, 53, returned for two matches after having his operation on February 1 before taking more time to recuperate in Italy. Although Spurs... Читать дальше...

Kompany has made a huge impression in his first season as Burnley manager, with his side 12 points clear at the top of the second-tier Championship. The former City captain will return to the Etihad in the last eight of the FA Cup in two weeks' time. "He will be back sooner or later. I think his destiny to be the manager of Manchester City is already written in the stars," said Guardiola on Friday. "It's going to happen. I don't know when, but it is going to happen. "It is my feeling. Maybe I am wrong. Читать дальше...

The foreign ministry accused the Western allies of attempting to divert attention from their own arming of a Saudi-led coalition that has waged a devastating campaign against Yemen's Iran-backed rebels since 2015. "The countries that have been the main perpetrators of war throughout history... are trying to mislead world public opinion by making false claims and promoting fake news," ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said in a statement. "The countries that have caused the death of people and the... Читать дальше...

Hakimi, 24, was charged after being questioned by prosecutors on Thursday about accusations made by a 24-year-old woman who cannot be identified. The Madrid-born player trained with his teammates on Friday. A PSG spokesman said the club "gives its support" to Hakimi and "places its trust in the justice system". The player's lawyer said he denied the accusations and welcomed the chance to clear his name. Hakimi allegedly paid for his accuser to travel to his home in the Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt... Читать дальше...

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday carried his African tour aimed at renewing frayed ties to the Republic of Congo after inking an economic accord with Angola.

As we once again mark International Women's Day, we're focusing on the French government's stance on equality. The country has still yet to have its first female president; the gender pay gap stubbornly hovering at around 16 percent while neighbouring Spain is leading the way on dealing with domestic violence and consent. Annette Young asks Isabelle Lonvis-Rome, the French Minister for Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities why France lags behind on so many fronts.

King Charles III will make his first state visits as UK monarch when he travels to France and Germany later this month, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday.

Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has been charged with rape, French prosecutors told AFP on Friday.

It follows an apology by the government for violating the rights of the Sami reindeer herders with the construction of 151 turbines in the Fosen region in western Norway -- which are still in operation, despite the supreme court declaring them illegal in October 2021. Elle Nystad, one of the Sami activist leaders, said Friday that Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store "has promised to ensure that the government will give priority to this issue." "Therefore, for our last day of action, we are sitting... Читать дальше...

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Angola. He began a four-nation tour of the continent to renew frayed ties. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar tells us more.

Bangladesh elected to bowl first and kept the tourists in check at the start, before opener Roy and skipper Buttler gave England lift-off with their fourth-wicket stand of 109. Moeen Ali added a late blitz of 42 runs from 35 balls for reigning one-day and T20 world champions England at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. England are the first side in five years to score over 300 runs there. Sam Curran, one of two changes from the team that won the first match by three wickets, also played his part with an unbeaten 33 off 19 balls. Читать дальше...

A US jury on Thursday (March 2) found lawyer Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and son on their hunting estate.

The regal crib, which has its origins in a thousand-year-old tradition observed up to the time of Henry VIII in the 16th century, was lost for decades but is ready for service after a remarkable journey. On the night before coronation, the sovereign traditionally spent the night at the Palace of Westminster, then the Royal Palace. After falling out of favour, the tradition was revived two centuries ago for the coronation of George IV in 1821. But that bed was destroyed in the fire that ravaged Parliament in 1834. Читать дальше...

In eastern Germany, some residents oppose sending weapons to help Kyiv.