Новости за 19.05.2023

At least 20 people were killed in a series of raids on villages in Burkina Faso's troubled north, security sources and local residents told AFP Friday.

Republicans have paused crunch US debt talks less than two weeks before a possible catastrophic default, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday, citing lack of movement from Democrats.

Three adults, including the pilot and the children's mother died in the crash but rescuers believe an 11-month-old baby and its siblings aged four, nine and 13 survived and are now wandering through the dense forest. President Gustavo Petro lifted and then crushed the nation's hopes when he announced on Wednesday that all four had been found alive and well, only to retract that a day later. Signs of life have been found, including a baby's bottle, a footprint and an improvised shelter, but the... Читать дальше...

Smith had managed meagre scores of 30 and three in two previous innings for the south coast side, who faced criticism for allowing the former Australia captain to adjust to local conditions ahead of next month's start of the Ashes series in England. The ongoing County Championship match against Glamorgan at Hove is set to be the last of Smith's three appearances for Sussex before he joins up with Australia for their World Test Championship final against India at the Oval in early June. A significant match in its own right... Читать дальше...

The United Nations meanwhile warned that humanitarian needs are increasing in Sudan, with aid chief Martin Griffith allocating $22 million in emergency funds to help Sudanese fleeing the violence. The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) says more than 1 million people have been displaced by the power struggle between Burhan and Daglo, who leads the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Hundreds have been killed in the fighting, which has now raged for more than a month. On Friday, witnesses reported exchanges... Читать дальше...

"Today, after 45 long days, I finally returned home," the 86-year-old billionaire media mogul said in a statement after leaving the San Raffaele Hospital earlier in the day. He described it as "an incredible emotion, a great relief", adding: "It was a distressing and difficult period, but after the darkness, I won again." In a typically impassioned statement, Berlusconi thanked God and all those who had supported him. "I never felt alone," he said, adding: "The nightmare is over... Long live life... Читать дальше...

Romanian Halep has been provisionally suspended since October 2022 for testing positive for the banned substance roxadustat at the US Open in August last year. On Friday, the ITIA said that the two-time Grand Slam winner has been further charged "relating to irregularities in her Athlete Biological Passport (ABP)". It added that the "charge is separate and in addition to the existing roxadustat charge from August 2022 which triggered Ms. Halep's original provisional suspension". The ABP programme... Читать дальше...

But if a media spotlight on the Lakers motivates his team, that's OK too. "Whatever we can use for motivation," Malone said after the Nuggets erased an 11-point deficit to beat the Lakers 108-103 in game two at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday. That followed a 132-126 victory in game one, in which the Nuggets built a commanding lead only to find themselves fighting off the surging Lakers in the fourth quarter. "You win game one of the (Western Conference Finals) and all everybody talked about was the Lakers," Malone said. Читать дальше...

The nail-biting four-wicket in Dharamsala win gave Rajasthan, last season's runners-up, hope of qualifying for the knockout phase although their fate depends on other matches this weekend. Curran, who cost Punjab a hefty $2.23 million, fell one run short of what would have been only his second 50 of the tournament as Punjab put on 187-5 with Navdeep Saini taking 3-40 for Rajasthan. This was after Punjab were in trouble at 50-4 after 6.3 overs when Saini sent Liam Livingstone's off stump flying... Читать дальше...

A relentless downpour threw a wet blanket on the world’s premier film festival on Friday, but it did not stop Cannes’s “essential workers” from staging a protest outside the Riviera town’s most emblematic palace hotel – a prelude to a larger rally scheduled on Sunday.

The rally marked the third major "Serbia against violence" protest in recent weeks, which has brought thousands to the streets calling for the resignation of top officials. "We are in shock, disbelief and we are angry," protester Jelena Mihajlovic told the crowd gathered in front of the parliament on Friday. "And a question echoes with all of us -- what kind of country are we leaving for our children?" The protests are some of the largest rallies to rock Serbia since mass demonstrations triggered... Читать дальше...

More than 100 people in central Nigeria have died in several days of intercommunal violence that have destroyed hundreds of homes and caused thousands to flee, local officials said on Friday.

One billion people in 43 countries are at risk of cholera -- a "pandemic killing the poor" -- despite prevention and treatment being relatively straightforward, the United Nations warned on Friday.

Klopp will be missing from the touchline when Liverpool host Aston Villa on Saturday after he was suspended following his criticism of referee Paul Tierney. The German received a two-match ban, one of which will not come into effect unless he has another transgression before the end of next season, after questioning Tierney's integrity when the official was involved in several controversial decisions during Liverpool's win against Tottenham in April. "I expected a punishment with all the things we know... Читать дальше...

Dutch authorities were already trying to tackle the problem after more than a dozen serious incidents this year, which have shocked the country despite it being no stranger to crowd trouble. But the problem is now an international one after black-hooded AZ fans tried to storm the area reserved for friends and family of West Ham staff following the Hammers' 1-0 win in the Europa Conference League semi finals. West Ham manager David Moyes admitted he was concerned for the safety of his family, while... Читать дальше...

"The people want the fall of the regime," chanted demonstrators in Azaz -- one of the main slogans from the waves of peaceful protests that broke out in Syria in 2011. "Syria cannot be represented by Assad the criminal," read a banner at the protest in the town, which is under the control of pro-Turkish groups. Anti-Assad protests took part in other rebel-held areas, including in the northern city of Afrin where a crowd held up a large flag opposition flag. Assad on Friday was attending his first... Читать дальше...

Harrison Ford swung into Cannes on Thursday (May 18) for the world premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”.

China, who are clear favourites to retain the trophy for a record 13th time, ran away with the match 3-0. Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong got off to a shaky start in the mixed doubles before coming back to win 13-21, 23-21, 21-11. Compatriots Shi Yuqi and Chen Yufei then sealed the deal with their singles matches, sending off Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in two sets. This year's edition of the biennial event, staged in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou, carries extra weight... Читать дальше...

An 88-year-old Australian doctor, Kenneth Elliott, has been freed from seven years' captivity in West Africa, the Australian government said Friday (May 19). Elliott and his wife were abducted by Al Qaeda-linked jihadists in Burkina Faso in January 2016.

The 93 times-capped Ospreys back-row's decision came just four months before Wales's World Cup opener against Fiji in Bordeaux. Tipuric, 33, was recently named in a 54-man preliminary squad for the showpiece tournament by Wales head coach Warren Gatland. But former Wales captain Tipuric will no longer be involved after calling time on an international career that started in 2011 and also saw him tour with the British and Irish Lions. "During the off season I've had time to reflect on my career... Читать дальше...

"The 29-year-old Brazilian defender and the Red and Blue will continue their adventure together until June 30, 2028," Qatari-owned PSG said Friday in a statement. Marquinhos joined the club from Roma in 2013 when he was just 19. He has become an indispensable part of the PSG set-up and was a member of the side that reached the 2020 Champions League final. "I am very happy to announce this contract extension but also very proud," said Marquinhos. "This is a very special moment for me," he added... Читать дальше...

Samantha Power, chief of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), announced the new assistance on a visit to Chad, which before the latest fighting was already the host of some 600,000 refugees, mostly from Sudan. USAID said it was committing $50 million to address needs inside Sudan as well as $22 million for South Sudan, $17 million for Chad and $6 million for Egypt. In Chad, the assistance will go through the UN's World Food Programme to provide food and cash assistance to more than 135,000 people... Читать дальше...

Leaders of the world's richest democracies agreed on Friday (May 19) to stiffen sanctions against Russia and announced new measures targeting Moscow's lucrative diamond trade.

As clashes between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to rock Sudan, Janjaweed fighters – affiliated with the RSF – have been spreading terror in West Darfur, particularly in the city of Geneina. Several waves of attacks have been reported, resulting in hundreds of civilian casualties, especially among non-Arab tribes. In the absence of military protection, some of them have taken up arms to defend themselves.

The toll from floods that have devastated the Emilia Romagna region in Italy rose to 14 Friday, amid calls for the government to revive an abandoned project to mitigate the impact of natural disasters.