Новости за 22.04.2023

The Sixers advanced to an Eastern Conference semi-final showdown against either Boston or Atlanta with a dominant second-half display to seal a 96-88 victory in Brooklyn. The Sixers trailed by 11 points early in the third quarter but transformed the contest with an 18-4 run to take the lead before closing out victory with a fourth-quarter rally. The Sixers' win was all the more impressive given the absence of star center Embiid, who suffered a right knee sprain in Thursday's 102-97 victory in game three. Читать дальше...

The weekly protests have continued despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on March 27 announcing a "pause" to allow for talks on the reforms which were moving through parliament and split the nation. Saturday's demonstration comes ahead of another mass protest planned for the coastal city on Sunday to coincide with a Netanyahu speech to the general assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America. The government's reform proposals would curtail the authority of the Supreme Court and give... Читать дальше...

Tens of thousands of Israelis packed Tel Aviv streets on Saturday for the 16th consecutive week to protest government judicial reforms they see as an attack on democracy.

A double from Dutch forward Donyell Malen and goals from English teenager Jude Bellingham and veteran Mats Hummels snared the three points for Dortmund, setting up a knife-edged title race with five games remaining. With Bayern's game finishing an hour before kickoff in Dortmund, the home side knew a win would take them outright first on the table. Bellingham settled Dortmund's nerves early, collecting a pass from Julian Brandt pass before pirouetting and firing a shot home. Malen doubled up five minutes later... Читать дальше...

Rahul (68) and his opposite number Hardik Pandya (66) both made quick half-centuries to prop up their respective innings in the low-scoring captains' duel. Veteran Mohit Sharma took two wickets and facilitated two run-outs as the home side dramatically crashed in the final over on 128-7. "I don't know how it happened, but it has happened. I can't put a finger on where it went wrong," a dumbfounded Rahul said afterwards. Gujarat had opted to bat on a slow and low wicket and their 135-6 was testament to Pandya's sharp execution. Читать дальше...

The demonstration in the Tarn region against the proposed A69 motorway drew in 8,200 protesters according to organisers; 4,500 according to the local authority. They marched under intermittent rain along the route of the proposed highway which would link the southern cities of Toulouse and Castres, carrying placards that read "Less energy, fewer cars and less tarmac" and other green messages. Julien Bayou, a lawmaker from the Europe Ecology Greens party (EELV), said the planned highway was "anachronistic". Читать дальше...

O'Sullivan, 6-2 ahead overnight, won all seven frames at the Crucible Theatre on Saturday as the seven-times world champion booked his place in the last eight with a session to spare. This second-round match had been billed as a 'grudge' contest after Vafaei accused O'Sullivan of a lack of respect when the Iranian beat him 5-0 in last season's German Masters qualifiers. O'Sullivan's frustration at his performance in that match saw him smash the reds with his first shot of what turned out to be the fifth and final frame. Читать дальше...

With Bayern in control and leading 1-0 at half-time after Sadio Mane's first goal since October, the visitors conceded three goals in 14 minutes. The loss gave Borussia Dortmund a chance to go first with a win when they host Eintracht Frankfurt later on Saturday. A "perplexed" Tuchel said his side "was missing the energy to fight back from setbacks". "We look like a team that's played 80 games so far this season. "We look worn out. We aren't in the condition to play without making mistakes. Читать дальше...

At Bolivia’s lake Lake Poopo, where there used to be water, there is now a dry bed. The lake has suffered many droughts before, but this dry spell has endured for the past 20 years due to the combined impact of increased water demand and the El Nino weather cycle.

Environmental group Extinction Rebellion (XR) kicked off the event on Friday, promising less disruption and more inclusion than the blockades that became its trademark. The group says thousands of people protested outside government departments in London on Friday "to highlight the environmental and social failures across them all," according to XR. Saturday's protest focused on nature and biodiversity, and started from Westminster Abbey with attendees, many of them children, wearing animal costumes and masks. Читать дальше...

Farah, a four-time Olympic champion on the track, announced in January that 2023 would be his final year as a top-flight athlete. He missed last year's London Marathon with a hip injury but the 40-year-old, who has been in training in Ethiopia, is now ready for one final appearance. Victory on the streets of London has eluded Farah, the 5,000 and 10,000 metres champion on the track at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Games, and it would be a major shock were he to win on Sunday. "It will be my last... Читать дальше...

Second half goals from Harry Wilson and Andreas Pereira lifted Fulham up to ninth to keep Marco Silva's men in the hunt for European football. By contrast, Leeds had shipped 11 goals in losing their two previous games to Crystal Palace and Liverpool and there was little sign of a revival despite a more competitive scoreline. Leeds remain two points above the drop zone, but have played a game more than the three sides directly below them. Javi Gracia kept faith with under fire Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier... Читать дальше...

Hansen cut in from the right before arrowing a left-foot strike beyond the reach of Chelsea goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger in the fourth minute in west London, and Barcelona then held on for a result that leaves them in a strong position going into the return next Thursday. Barcelona will have a huge crowd behind them in the second leg at the Camp Nou as they aim to reach a third consecutive Champions League final, after beating Chelsea in 2021 and losing to Lyon last year. The winners will advance... Читать дальше...

Suspected jihadists attacked a military camp in central Mali on Saturday, two local elected officials and a diplomatic source told AFP, referring to the site as a "Russian camp".

Swiatek was leading 3-0 in the first set of the semi-final when Jabeur pulled out with a calf problem. "The third point, I don't know what happened," said Jabeur, who briefly tried to carry on after calling a medical timeout after the opening game. "I don't know what Ons' situation is, but I really respect the fact that she came out and she tried and she wanted to see how it's going to go," said Swiatek. "I told her we're probably going to play the Roland Garros final, so we'll see each other there. Читать дальше...

Humphries, best known for his impersonation of a suburban housewife in the guise of Everage, "passed away peacefully" surrounded by family, said a statement by his publicist to Australian media. "He was completely himself until the very end, never losing his brilliant mind, his unique wit and generosity of spirit," it said. "With over seventy years on the stage, he was an entertainer to his core, touring up until the last year of his life and planning more shows that will sadly never be." He leaves his wife Lizzie... Читать дальше...

Climate change campaigners gathered outside Britain's parliament building ahead of Earth Day to urge action on global warming, while volunteers worldwide geared up to plant trees and clear trash to mark the 54th annual celebration of the environment.

The 51-year-old American, widely regarded as the greatest professional surfer of all time, was eliminated in the round of 32 at the Margaret River Pro in Western Australia. It meant he finished outside the top 22 halfway through the season to miss the cut, a contentious new concept introduced in 2022 to slim down the field. He can no longer compete on the top level championship tour unless he is offered a wild card for the back half of the year. Alternatively, he could surf the second-tier challenger series, or retire. Читать дальше...

Pairs of toddlers wearing ceremonial sumo aprons were held up by their parents and faced each other in the sumo ring at Sensoji Temple in Tokyo. Staff wearing "oni" demon masks tried to make the babies cry, with the first to bawl declared the winner by a sumo referee in an elaborate traditional uniform holding a wooden fan used to signal victory. "We can tell a baby's health condition by listening to the way they cry. Today she may get nervous and not cry so much, but I want to hear her healthy crying," Hisae Watanabe... Читать дальше...

Fighting in Sudan's capital entered a second week Saturday as crackling gunfire shattered a temporary truce, the latest battles between forces of rival generals that have already left hundreds dead and thousands wounded.

The battle over the abortion pill mifepristone, which is used in more than half of the abortion in the US, began on April 7 in Texas when a conservative judge appointed by former president Donald Trump cancelled mifepristone's marketing authorisation. The Supreme Court on Friday decided to temporarly preserve access to this abortion pill, a decision welcomed by abortion rights and civil liberties groups such as Planned Parenthood, as well as President Joe Biden. However, they all warn that the abortion pill's future remains in danger.

The US Supreme Court on Friday temporarily preserved access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill. France 24's Correspondant Kethevane Gorjestani reports that the future of medical abortion in the US remains uncertain, as the case returns to the lower court. However, what is known is that women in the US will at least, for now, continue to have access to this pill, which is currently used in more than half of abortions nationwide.

Known as the "Great Grandfather," the trunk of this tree measuring four meters (13 feet) in diameter and 28 meters tall is also believed to contain scientific information that could shed light on how the planet has adapted to climatic changes. Believed to be more than 5,000 years old, it is on the brink of replacing Methuselah, a 4,850-year-old Great Basin bristlecone pine found in California in the United States, as the oldest tree on the planet. "It's a survivor, there are no others that have... Читать дальше...

"The game is won in between the four lines," James said at a media availability on Friday when asked about Brooks's brash remarks after the Grizzlies tied the series at 1-1 with a game-two win. "Always has (been), always will be." Brooks, 27, drew James into a verbal back and fourth during game two in Memphis on Wednesday, and was unrepentant afterward at taking on the 38-year-old four-time champion. "I don't care -- he's old," Brooks said of the NBA's all-time scoring leader. "I poke bears."... Читать дальше...

Here is background on the drug, mifepristone, and its use: How widespread is abortion pill use? According to the Guttmacher Institute, the pill accounted for more than half -- 53 percent -- of the 930,160 abortions documented by the reproductive health research and policy organization in the United States in 2020. That was up from 17 percent in 2008 and 39 percent in 2017. While the number of so-called medication abortions has gone up dramatically in the United States in recent years, it is still... Читать дальше...