Новости за 28.03.2023

McTominay came off the bench to score twice against Cyprus at the weekend and the Manchester United midfielder struck early in both halves to secure Scotland's most famous win since beating France in 2007. "The manager said this is our chance to create legacies as Scotland players and these are the nights in 20, 30 years that people remember," said McTominay. Steve Clarke's men could not have asked for a better start in their aim to qualify for a second consecutive European Championship as they... Читать дальше...

De Bruyne set up two goals to give his side a 2-0 lead inside 10 minutes, before scoring one of his own late in the second to deepen Germany's woes ahead of next year's European Championship on home soil. "Independent of the result, it is important how we perform in these friendly games," said new Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco. "It's not easy to play here... the German team have some really good players." Germany were hoping to find some form after recent uncharacteristic early exits from major tournaments... Читать дальше...

Mayakoba, a course designed by LIV Golf chief executive officer Greg Norman, had hosted a PGA event from 2007, when it became the tour's first event staged outside Canadian or US venues, through last November, when its contract expired. The feud between the rebel LIV Golf series and the PGA Tour has created a rift in elite men's golf, with record purses offered by LIV luring several PGA stars and the tour responding with a revamp of its events that has included boosted prize money for many of its tournaments. Читать дальше...

Her visit to Ghana and later this week to Tanzania and Zambia follows a December summit hosted by President Joe Biden in Washington with African leaders to balance the rising influence of China and Russia on the continent. The US vice president was given a guided tour of Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where slaves were shipped to North and South America and the Caribbean, shown the dungeons and the door of no return. She laid a wreath in honour of those who died during the slave trade. Читать дальше...

France’s small and mid-size towns have been at the forefront of the battle against President Emmanuel Macron’s contentious pension reform, in some places staging the biggest rallies in living memory. In the former Yellow Vest bastion of Montargis, where protesters rallied for a tenth time on Tuesday, the deeply unpopular reform has exacerbated resentment of the government.

Young slugger Yordan Alvarez will join veterans Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman as the reigning champion Houston Astros try to reach a seventh consecutive American League final and become the first team since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees to win back-to-back World Series crowns. Aaron Judge, who hit a team-record 62 home runs last year, will spark the Yankees in another title hunt while Japanese pitcher/outfielder Shohei Ohtani and outfielder Mike Trout give the Los Angeles Angels hope to contend for a first playoff spot since 2014. Читать дальше...

The 29-year-old, who played five games of the Springboks' winning Rugby World Cup campaign in 2019, left the field in the 36th minute after scoring a try at Stade de Gerland. "Victim of a sprained ankle, our South African winger is currently undergoing treatment," Toulon said. Newspaper L'Equipe claimed he would be out for up to a month with the issue. Kolbe is a key member of the Toulon side which nudged its way into the top six in the table on Saturday, giving themselves a chance of competing in the end of season play-offs. Читать дальше...

The next day she laid six stones -- a Jewish tradition -- for the victims at the entrance of the property that houses the Covenant Presbyterian Church-affiliated elementary school where a 28-year-old former student broke in and stalked the halls, killing three staff and three young children. "These kids are innocent children," Wolfenden told reporters, worried for her grandsons who are five and eight years old, only a few years younger than the students killed on Monday. Mass shootings are grimly frequent in the United States... Читать дальше...

In a clash of two top-10 players, American Fritz defeated Denmark's Holger Rune 6-3, 6-4 to reach to the last eight in Miami for the first time in his career. Fritz, who won at Delray Beach last month, beat Emilio Nava and Denis Shapovalov in straight sets before Tuesday's encounter and he was pleased with the way he was able to go on the attack. "I couldn't play aggressively in my first two matches because my opponents were hitting every ball as hard as they could. (Rune) still crushes the ball... Читать дальше...

South Africa’s fast bowlers reduced the tourists to 161 for eight but Shepherd, batting at number nine, slammed 44 not out off 22 balls in an unbeaten ninth wicket stand of 59 off 26 deliveries with Alzarri Joseph (14 not out). The last two overs produced 43 runs, including 26 off the final over by Kagiso Rabada, who earlier spearheaded a bowling effort in which he, Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje each took two wickets. After Sunday’s record-breaking run spree in which South Africa achieved a world record chase of 259 in Centurion... Читать дальше...

While regular exercise is known to lower mortality risk, the study published in the journal JAMA Network Open looked at the health benefits of walking intensively only a few days a week. For the study, the researchers from Kyoto University and the University of California, Los Angeles analyzed data from 3,100 American adults. They found that those who walked 8,000 steps or more one or two days a week were 14.9 percent less likely to die over a 10-year period than those who never reached that mark. Читать дальше...

The 75-year-old former England manager, previously in charge of the Eagles from 2017-21, arrived back at the south London club last week on a contract until the end of the season after they sacked Patrick Vieira. Palace have gone 12 games without a win in the Premier League, albeit several of those fixtures were against leading teams, and are just three points above the relegation zone heading into Saturday's match at home to 17th-placed Leicester. "I want to see some energy," Hodgson told Palace's website on Tuesday. Читать дальше...

Ohtani, set to be the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels in their MLB season opener Thursday against Oakland, helped spark Japan to the World Baseball Classic title a week ago with a victory over the United States in the final. The 28-year-old who serves as an outfielder and designated hitter when not on the mound, signed a one-year contract extension worth $30 million last year and will make $35 million in endorsements in 2023, Forbes reported. That's a huge jump from only $6 million... Читать дальше...

Scotland's parliament on Tuesday confirmed Humza Yousaf will replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister, the devolved nation's youngest and the first Muslim leader of a government in western Europe.

The 15th Cape Town Fashion week ended over the weekend. One of the young designers reshaping the industry is Nyambo Masamara. The Rwandan refugee is now based in Cape Town but draws inspiration from his own turbulent history. FRANCE 24's Stefan Carstens, Caroline Dumay and Nadine Theron report.

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is in full swing after beginning last Thursday. Billion of muslims around the world will be breaking their daily fast with the Iftar meal. In Senegal, it's known locally as Ndogou, and usually consists of several sweet treats as well as the main dish but this year a nationwide sugar shortage is playing havoc with the traditional food available. FRANCE 24's Sam Bradpiece reports from Dakar.

At least one person has died in Kisumu, Kenya on monday as police clashed with protesters. The victim was shot dead during opposition rallies in the childhood city of Raila. Odinga, the political leader who lost last August's election to current president William Ruto, spearheaded two weeks of demonstrations against the government and the rising cost of living. Odinga's camp's also accused the government of being attackers who targetted property bellonging to Odinga's family and another site owned... Читать дальше...

Worshippers are preparing to break their Ramadan fast in the camp, on a lava-strewn field just 10 kilometres (six miles) from the front lines. Their circumstances -- cramped together in makeshift huts -- are far bleaker than the dazzling sunset behind them. Some 500 Muslims live in the Munigi displaced persons' camp, where access to food and water is severely limited. "The first ones arrived nearly a year ago," said Ali Assani Mukamba, the local imam, speaking of Muslim displaced people. Walking through the mass of tiny huts... Читать дальше...

Brown, England's most capped full-back, initially joined Leicester on a short-term deal earlier this season, having previously gone 11 months without featuring in the Premiership after being released by Newcastle last year. But he has since scored two tries in five appearances for the Tigers, with the 37-year-old Brown now prolonging a career that started with Harlequins in 2005. "Since arriving at Leicester, I have been really impressed with the environment and feel that they fit with the values... Читать дальше...

Yousaf, 37, narrowly won a Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership battle on Monday to clinch the party's top job, vowing to rejuvenate the stalled pursuit of independence for Scotland. He then secured the nominations of a majority of lawmakers in the early afternoon vote Tuesday to become the new first minister, and will be formally sworn in at a ceremony on Wednesday. Ahead of the confirmatory vote, Yousaf acknowledged he had "some very big shoes to fill" succeeding Sturgeon, but vowed to "continue to ensure that Scotland is a positive... Читать дальше...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday put off a decision on bitterly contested plans for a judicial overhaul amid fears that Israel's worst national crisis in years could fracture his coalition or escalate into violence. It was unclear how far the bill's delay to next month's new parliamentary session would satisfy either side or cool a crisis that the army chief said on Monday made "this hour different to any before". FRANCE 24's correspondent in Jerusalem Irris Makler tells us more about... Читать дальше...

An uneasy calm is returning to Israel this Tuesday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he would delay controversial plans to overhaul the justice system. After weeks of protest, on Monday night Netanyahu said he would pause the legislation to prevent a "rupture among Israeli people". FRANCE 24's Monte Francis explains.

The 16th edition of the cash-rich Twenty20 extravaganza begins Friday in Ahmedabad, with 10 teams and a host of global stars in attendance for the eight-week tournament. "Steve Smith has joined the expert panel for the marquee tournament. Smith will be making his broadcast debut with Star Sports, adding his invaluable insights and expertise to Star Sports' already impressive roster of panelists," the broadcaster said in a statement. Smith, 33, announced his return to the tournament on Twitter on Monday... Читать дальше...

France is braced for another major day of unrest this Tuesday as protesters voice their anger at the govt's deeply unpopular pension reforms. Strikes and demonstrations are taking place across the country. And there is a large police presence in the streets. The Interior Minister said 13 thousand officers are being deployed - a record in France, after violence broken out at similar protests last week. FRANCE 24's French politics editor Marc Perelman tells us more.

Court documents published in the United States last month described the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) as "a sovereign instrumentality of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" and PIF governor and Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan as "a sitting minister of the Saudi government". The documents appeared to raise fresh questions over the link between the PIF and the Saudi state. The Premier League allowed the PIF-led takeover of Newcastle in October 2021 after it received "legally-binding assurances"... Читать дальше...