Новости за 14.06.2023

French minister Marlène Schiappa gave testimony on Wednesday in a Senate inquiry over allegations that a fund to fight religious extremism she managed funnelled public money to people close to her.

The Final Four tournament in Las Vegas marks the start of the road to the 2026 World Cup which will be co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada. Canada play Panama in Thursday's other semi-final with the final and third-place games also at the Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. With no qualification process for the three World Cup co-hosts, it is going to be the CONCACAF tournaments, including this month's Gold Cup, where the teams will seek to build towards the big one. American fans have high hopes for Balogun... Читать дальше...

Some 100 people were rescued after the packed fishing boat capsized in international waters in the Ionian Sea in an operation complicated by strong winds, the coastguard said. But there were fears for scores of women and children, as most of the survivors were men, state TV ERT reported -- which is unusual for a migrant group of this size. A survivor told hospital doctors in the port city of Kalamata, where the rescued were taken, that he had seen a hundred children in the boat's hold, ERT said. Читать дальше...

Samoura said in a statement she wanted to spend more time with her family. FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed the Senegalese as "a trailblazer". "Her passion and enthusiasm to drive change has been inspirational," Infantino said. Samoura was also FIFA's first non-European Secretary General. She said she had intended to announce at a FIFA Council next week that she was stepping down but said she had moved forward her announcement after she became aware of "growing speculation" about her position. Читать дальше...

EU moves closer to passing one of world's first laws on artificial intelligence regulation. Ella Jakubowska, Senior Policy Advisor for European Digital Rights, explains the importance of the law and its scope.

More than two weeks after announcing the end of fuel subsidies dating from the 1970s, Nigeria's new President Bola Tinubu called the move a necessary "sacrifice" and promised Nigerians "massive" investment in public services in return.

The notoriously raucous Birmingham crowd subjected Smith and team-mate David Warner to a volley of boos and jeers in 2019, as the pair made their return to Test cricket following year-long bans for their roles in a ball-tampering scandal. Some fans even donned cardboard face masks of Smith crying at a press conference during the height of the drama, but the Australian was all smiles by the end of the match. Australia win that first Test by 251 runs, with Smith making centuries in both innings, scoring 144 and 142... Читать дальше...

EU lawmakers pushed the bloc Wednesday closer to passing one of the world's first laws regulating artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, by backing a key text that forms the basis of a future law. While the European Union first proposed such a law in 2021, the draft rules took on greater urgency when ChatGPT exploded onto the scene last year, showing off AI's dizzying advances and possible risks.

A fishing boat carrying migrants trying to reach Europe capsized and sank off Greece on Wednesday, authorities said, leaving at least 79 dead and many more missing in one of the worst disasters of its kind this year. Coast guard, navy and merchant vessels and aircraft fanned out for a vast search-and-rescue operation set to continue overnight. It was unclear how many passengers might still be in the water or trapped in the vessel, but some initial reports suggested hundreds of people may have been on board.

Kenya's President William Ruto vowed Monday to arrange a "face to face" meeting between Sudan's warring generals to end the crisis roiling the country after multiple ceasefires have failed to hold, the Kenyan presidency said. FRANCE 24's Bastien Renouil reports from Nairobi, Kenya.

Silvio Berlusconi’s legacy — positive or negative — was being hotly debated among Italians as the nation prepared for a national day of mourning and a state funeral in Milan’s Gothic-era Duomo cathedral on Wednesday. Most Italians identify Berlusconi, a media mogul, soccer entrepreneur and three-time former premier, as the most influential figure in Italy over recent decades. But they remain sharply divided on whether his influence was for the better or worse, extending to whether the three-time former premier merits all the fuss and ceremony. Читать дальше...

Senegal has become the first African country to host a global summit of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative – aimed at looking at how to clean up the governance of oil, gas and mineral resources. The country is set to be the fastest growing economy in Africa this year in large part thanks to its own reserves of natural gas, which it plans to start exporting to Europe. But there remain serious questions over sustainability as FRANCE 24’s Sam Bradpiece reports.

Messi, the Argentina captain, last week announced he would join the MLS side after reaching the end of his two-year deal with French giants Paris Saint-Germain. "I'm very happy that he has decided to go and play for a club in a city that is going to treat him very well," Scaloni said at a press conference in the Chinese capital. "Regardless of the league or the country, the important thing is that he feels good in the city and in the club. "I believe he'll have the conditions to enjoy himself... Читать дальше...

Billionaire Elon Musk and President Emmanuel Macron are headlining France's biggest technology trade show, VivaTech, which begins its annual four-day run on Wednesday. FRANCE 24's Science Editor Julia Sieger tells us more on the tech tradeshow's ambitious goal.

The mayor of the violent border city Tijuana in northern Mexico, Montserrat Caballero, has moved into military barracks for her safety after she received threats, the president said on Tuesday. Just south of San Diego in California, Tijuana has become one of Mexico's most dangerous cities as criminal groups fight over drug trafficking routes to the United States.

The Yorkshire batter, 24, has had a remarkable start to his international career, hitting four centuries in his first seven Tests and winning the T20 World Cup. The first game of the five-match Ashes series starts at Edgbaston on Friday, with England desperate to reclaim the urn. "It's definitely a dream come true to be involved in my first Ashes," said Brook. "I was growing up watching the very best players from England and Australia facing each other. "Obviously the 2005 Ashes was a big one. Читать дальше...

"We are aiming to get Siya involved in the warm-up games," the coach of the 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning team told a press briefing in Pretoria. After Rugby Championship matches against Australia, New Zealand and Argentina, South Africa play Argentina, Wales and New Zealand during August to prepare for the global showpiece. The Springboks begin their World Cup defence in France on September 10 against Scotland in Marseille, and also meet Romania, Ireland, the top ranked team in the world, and Tonga in Pool B. Читать дальше...

Najmul made 146 off 175 balls and set up an imposing total in his 212-run second-wicket partnership with Mahmudul Hasan, who hit 76 to make his third Test fifty. Mushfiqur Rahim was not out on 41 alongside Mehidy Hasan Miraz on 43 when bad light forced stumps with 11 overs left. Afghanistan, who are without talismanic all-rounder Rashid Khan, were on the back foot for most of the day after electing to bowl first on a rare green-top wicket at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. Debutant medium... Читать дальше...

At least 59 migrants drowned early on Wednesday and more were feared missing after their overloaded boat capsized and sank off Greece in the country's deadliest shipwreck this year, the coast guard said. By midday, 104 people had been rescued, but it remained unclear how many were on board when the vessel went under, authorities said. FRANCE 24's Nathalie Savaricas reports from Athens, Greece.

Xi expressed Beijing's position during a summit with Arab countries in Saudi Arabia in December, although the latest call comes as the Asian powerhouse works to strengthen its role as mediator in the Middle East. Xi met Abbas during the December trip and pledged to "work for an early, just and durable solution to the Palestinian issue". Beijing has since positioned itself as a mediator in the Middle East, brokering the restoration in March of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia -- rivals in a region... Читать дальше...

Donald Trump became the first former president to face a judge on federal charges as he pleaded not guilty in a Miami courtroom Tuesday to dozens of felony counts accusing him of hoarding classified documents and refusing government demands to give them back. The history-making court date, centered on charges that Trump mishandled government secrets that as commander-in-chief he was entrusted to protect, kickstarts a legal process that will unfold at the height of the 2024 presidential campaign.... Читать дальше...

With the Hollywood screenwriters' strike now in its sixth week, unions are demanding guarantees that artificial intelligence will not be used to create new content. Could AI eventually replace writers and directors or even actors and singers? How effective and how credible are current AI tools? Are they truly a threat to the entertainment industry that could lead to hundreds of thousands of people losing their jobs – or a golden opportunity to increase productivity? FRANCE 24's Los Angeles correspondents... Читать дальше...

Former President Donald Trump gave a wave and a thumbs-up to crowds outside the federal courthouse in downtown Miami after pleading not guilty to criminal charges. He then headed to a Cuban restaurant where he warmly greeted waiting supporters in a camera-ready scene that resembled a campaign stop, and later he railed against the charges before a friendly crowd of invited guests at a private golf club he owns. In the largely unseen moments Tuesday — his attorney entering his plea, Trump sitting grim-faced with arms folded across his chest ... Читать дальше...

The European Commission accused Google on Wednesday of abusing its dominance of the online ad market and recommended the US company sell part of its ad services to ensure fair competition.

Billionaire Elon Musk and President Emmanuel Macron are headlining France's biggest technology trade show, VivaTech, which begins its annual four-day run on Wednesday. Macron is expected to announce new funding for artificial intelligence (AI) projects targeting French speakers, as concern grows that the dominance of US firms could disadvantage non-English speakers. FRANCE 24's Science Editor Julia Sieger tells us more.