Новости за 05.05.2023

The world number two was at his best to defeat the Croatian 6-4, 6-3. He will face Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff, the world number 65, who had originally been knocked out in qualifying before winning a reprieve, in Sunday's final. Alcaraz said he called upon some of the inner motivation which helped him triumph at the US Open in New York last year when he captured his maiden Grand Slam crown. "There was a moment when I repeated what I repeated at the US Open, that I'm a bull, and that I could do it, and it helped me," he explained. Читать дальше...

The Sudanese army said late Friday that it had sent envoys to Saudi Arabia to discuss "details of the truce in the process of being extended" with its paramilitary foes.

Lionel Messi on Friday apologised for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia that led to Argentina's World Cup-winning captain being suspended by his club Paris Saint-Germain.

The French government sought to play down a fresh row with Italy over migration on Friday, saying Rome was an "essential partner" after a spat with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Italy's foreign minister cancelled a trip to Paris on Thursday over what he termed "unacceptable" comments from French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who said Meloni was "incapable" of tackling her country's migration crisis. As the French government tries to play down the Italy migration row, FRANCE 24 is joined by Leila Simona Talani... Читать дальше...

Rochelle Walensky, who was a key figure in the Biden administration's response to Covid-19, did not give a direct reason for her departure, but suggested that the easing of the coronavirus pandemic had brought her tenure at the CDC to a natural endpoint. "The end of the Covid-19 public health emergency marks a tremendous transition for our country, for public health, and in my tenure as CDC Director," the 54-year-old said in a letter to President Joe Biden which was released to the public. She... Читать дальше...

"It's hard to see an end to this war without one of the generals losing, but they're both incredibly well-financed and well-resourced." As fighting continues to rage in Sudan, with no clear winner in sight, guests on The World This Week, Nicholas Norbrook of The Africa Report, Borzou Daragahi of The Independent, Elsa Vidal of RFI, and Independent Journalist Aysegul Sert, weigh in on the generals' deadly fight for power, and the role of the international community.

Rahul, who captains Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League, tore a tendon in his right leg while fielding in the game with Royal Challengers earlier this week and limped off the ground. "After careful consideration and consultation with the medical team, it's been concluded that I'll be undergoing surgery on my thigh shortly," the 31-year-old Rahul wrote on Instagram. "My focus will be on my rehabilitation and recovery in the coming weeks. It's a tough call to make, but I know it's the... Читать дальше...

King Charles III was mocked in the past as an eccentric for championing organic farming, and so demonstrating his continuing commitment his coronation will be steeped in symbols of nature and the environment. But will he be able to hold on to his beliefs as king, given that the role requires frequent travel and runs counter to the British monarchy’s many traditions?

Khan and Ahmad took five wickets between them as Rajasthan were bowled out for just 118 in the 18th over of their innings after Rajasthan captain Sanju Samson won the toss and decided to bat first. Royals were rocked early and lost both openers -- England's Jos Buttler (eight) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (14) -- by the sixth over. Samson, who hit a fluent 20-ball 30, was their top scorer and his dismissal in the seventh over left Rajasthan reeling at 60-3. Khan took three wickets to remove Ravichandran Ashwin (two)... Читать дальше...

The bay colt was removed from the field by trainer John Shirreffs and became the fourth horse dropped from the draw this week, the most since 2015. That allowed three alternates to fill in spots in the field. But Skinner's departure means only 19 horses instead of the expected 20 will compete in Saturday's 1 1/4-mile "Run for the Roses" at Louisville, Kentucky -- the opening leg in US flat racing's Triple Crown. Other races in the treble are the Preakness in Baltimore later this month and next month's Belmont Stakes in New York. Читать дальше...

The defender watched Osasuna's only previous cup final, a 2-1 defeat by Real Betis in 2005, from the stands as a childhood supporter of the club. "For me it means everything, it could be the most important game of my career," Garcia, 29, told a news conference Friday. Madrid have won the Spanish cup 19 times and this is their 40th final, figures which expose the chasm between the two sides. Garcia said watching Osasuna lose in extra-time against Betis 18 years ago left him with mixed feelings. Читать дальше...

Leila Simona Talani, Director of the Centre for Italian Politics at King’s College London, spoke to FRANCE 24’s François Picard about the row between France and Italy over migration, with the Italian foreign minister calling off his trip to Paris over “unacceptable” comments by French interior minister.

It is "with great hope that I declare Covid-19 over as a global health emergency", World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters. The move came after the WHO's independent emergency committee on the Covid crisis agreed it no longer merited the organisation's highest alert level and "advised that it is time to transition to long-term management of the COVID-19 pandemic". But the danger was not over, according to Tedros, who estimated Covid had killed "at least 20 million"... Читать дальше...

The world number two was at his best to defeat the Croatian, who pushed him hard but ultimately came up short against the Spaniard. "The truth is it's incredible to turn 20 with you, every year it's my birthday here," said Alcaraz. "I turned 18 against Rafa (Nadal), my 19th birthday I won an incredible match against (Cameron) Norrie, and 20 here, getting to the final, each year is so special." Alcaraz, reaching his fourth Masters 1000 final, broke for a 3-2 lead in a tight first set and served it out. Читать дальше...

Bluebell and Beth, two rescue dogs belonging to King Charles III's wife Queen Camilla, are the new hairy residents of Buckingham Palace. The pooches have been captured in photos with the queen consort and appeared in a portrait of the royal couple for their 15th wedding anniversary in 2020. "I think it's fair to say that the Jack Russell is probably going to increase in popularity," said Bill Lambert, spokesman for The Kennel Club. The governing body for all matters canine in Britain has noted a rise in registrations of new puppies. Читать дальше...

Felicity is a 2,600-acre (1,052-hectare) stretch of California's Sonoran Desert. For nearly four decades, Jacques-André Istel has been building a museum of human history there. "It is really the only place on this planet where history is written in granite on over 717 panels for visitors and scholars of the future to know something about our present history."

The 21-year-old will join the Seagulls on a contract until June 2028 when the post-season transfer window opens. Brighton technical director David Weir told the south coast club's website: "Joao has been a long-term target of ours and he has also attracted a lot of interest from across Europe. "He's a brilliant young talent, technically very good, quick and with an eye for goal. He will complement our existing forward line very well. "He also has settled well here (in England), with good experience... Читать дальше...

Boehly has spent over £550 million ($695 million) on new signings in the 12 months since buying Chelsea from Roman Abramovich last year. But Chelsea are enduring their worst season for decades despite that record-breaking investment. Lampard's side head to Bournemouth on Saturday on a woeful run of six consecutive defeats since he replaced the sacked Graham Potter. Potter was only hired in September to replace Thomas Tuchel after the German's shock dismissal, with Chelsea reeling one from crisis to another since then. Читать дальше...

Click here for our full coverage of King Charles III's coronation.

The French government sought to play down a fresh row with Italy over migration on Friday, saying Rome was an "essential partner" after a spat with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Mali's ruling junta announced Friday a referendum on a new constitution would be held in the west African nation on June 18.

The Covid-19 pandemic, which for over three years has killed millions of people, wreaked economic havoc and deepened inequalities, no longer constitutes a global health emergency, the WHO said Friday.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join President Emmanuel Macron in Paris for France's Bastille Day military parade on July 14, the two countries said in a joint statement Friday.

Alexis Mac Allister's stoppage-time penalty gave Brighton a 1-0 win against United on Thursday. Ten Hag's fourth placed side are now just four points above fifth placed Liverpool, although they hold a vital game in hand over Jurgen Klopp's men. United have proven adept at recovering from setbacks this season and Ten Hag is confident they will show that determined streak again as they look wrap up a top four finish in the Premier League. "We have every time in this season when we had a defeat, we bounce back. Читать дальше...

The 36-year-old suffered the problem during the first half of Tottenham's 6-1 thrashing at Newcastle on April 23. The French World Cup winner has not featured since then and caretaker boss Ryan Mason on Friday confirmed Tottenham's captain is sidelined for the remainder of the campaign. "Hugo's out for the season," Mason said ahead of Saturday's visit of Crystal Palace. "We had the results back. Obviously disappointing, but we kind of feared that initially. We did some more tests and he won't... Читать дальше...