Новости за 30.06.2023

A panel of judges voted Friday to bar far-right former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro from running for office again for seven years after concluding that he abused his power and cast unfounded doubts on the country’s electronic voting system.

US officials were inhibited during mass evacuations from Afghanistan in 2021 by a lack of clear decision-making, an absence of centralized crisis management and confusing public messaging, an internal report found.

"We are gutted to be losing him because he has been instrumental in everything we have done since I have been here," said Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson. "Akker brings infectious energy to everything he does and you can hear him through the walls around the training ground." Although the Bulls have not officially announced his signing, an official told AFP Van der Merwe is joining the franchise after former Springboks hooker Bismarck du Plessis retired this month. Van der Merwe will... Читать дальше...

The highest death toll, 11 people, was registered in Webb County, Texas, near the Mexican border. "As of Wednesday, there has been 11 total deaths," local officials said in a statement to AFP. "Ten are Webb County residents, the eleventh death was from a neighboring county that was brought to a local hospital and unfortunately passed away." A 14-year-old died last week when he was hiking in Big Bend National Park in Texas, where temperatures reached 119 Fahrenheit (48 Celsius). Tragically, the... Читать дальше...

Ben Stokes's side, who lost the first game of the five-match series last week, collapsed to 325 all out on Friday's third morning in London, playing a series of rash shots. Australia then reached 130-2 in their second innings to extend their lead to 221 runs despite some accurate bowling from the hosts. Patel, England's spin-bowling coach, was asked what would be a realistic target to chase for a side who have attacked relentlessly over the past year. "We've seen some amazing things from this team," he said. Читать дальше...

The new league will launch next January with an unknown number of clubs after Walter and wife Kimbra announced they had acquired assets of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF), a seven-team league with US and Canadian clubs, and struck a deal with the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA). The league and union had been at odds for years over a contract, prompting the union to stage its own events opposite league seasons. "I've always believed that professional sports should bring... Читать дальше...

The Senegal international has signed an eight-year deal at Stamford Bridge after impressing in La Liga last season with 12 goals in 26 appearances. Jackson, 22, will cost a reported £32 million ($47 million). Chelsea's co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said: "We are excited to welcome Nicolas to Chelsea. He is a young player with big potential, as he showcased for Villarreal last season. "We believe he is ready for this next step in his career and look forward to him working with our new head coach... Читать дальше...

The 19-year-old Frenchman, considered the greatest NBA prospect since four-time Most Valuable Player LeBron James, joined his new teammates ahead of next week's start of Summer League contests. "Felt really good," Wembanyama told reporters after the workout. "I had a warm welcome with the guys and I just can't wait." The 7-foot-4 (2.24m) center will join the Spurs in Las Vegas, where they are set to face the Charlotte Hornets next Friday and the Portland Trail Blazers on July 9. That would send... Читать дальше...

Since the conflict in Sudan broke out in April, hundreds of rapes have been reported by civilians and NGOs, with women from ethnic minorities being particularly targeted. In mid-June, two extremely shocking videos emerged of rapes being carried out in North Khartoum. Our Observers condemn the systemic use of sexual violence in Darfur, where ethnic tensions are rife.

Blinken will travel on Wednesday to Trinidad and Tobago for a summit of the Caribbean Community, or CARICOM, and also visit the South American nation of Guyana the following day, the State Department said. At the summit, Blinken will meet Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry on the multiple overlapping crises in the Western Hemisphere's poorest nation. Blinken will "urge Prime Minister Henry to work urgently with Haitian stakeholders to enlarge the political consensus and fashion a political path... Читать дальше...

Charles Leclerc will join the world championship leader on the front row ahead of his Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz who qualified third-quickest and starts alongside Lando Norris of McLaren on the second row. "Very happy being on pole," said Verstappen. "We know that this is a different weekend with the whole format, but very happy with today. At least the car is quick and that's the most important." For the second time this year after Baku, a sprint race will take place on Saturday before the Grand Prix on Sunday. Читать дальше...

After policeman shooting dead 17-year-old Nael on Tuesday in a Paris banlieue, people took streets and violent protests are continuing. Sociologist Fabien Truong offers analysis on the French banlieue riots, its different dynamics with 2005 uprisings, and evaluates government's response to this incident.

Prosecutors blamed Bolsonaro's statements for a violent invasion of the presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court in January by supporters angry about his electoral loss to leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The former president told journalists the 5-2 Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE) decision was a "stab in the back," adding he would appeal to the Supreme Court. "I'm not dead, we're going to keep working," Bolsonaro told journalists in Belo Horizonte in Brazil's southeast. In a verdict that stretched over several days... Читать дальше...

Starting July 1 China’s updated anti espionage law comes into effect – one that broadens the scope of what it means to be a spy. Beijing says the goal is to protect the country’s interests. But with a vague definition of what constitutes “national security”, observers warn that there could be more risks for foreign businesses, academics, and journalists. For more on the changes, our correspondent Yena Lee reports from Beijing.

The recent death of Gino Maeder who fell racing down a mountain at the Tour of Switzerland was on most rider's minds as authorities unveiled fresh safety measures on the eve of the 21-day race to Paris. Tour director Christian Prudhomme said Friday "rider security is our eternal quest." He unveiled a plan for 30m long mattresses to be placed at potential fall points. A massive dormant volcano on stage nine and an unusually mountainous route lends Vingegaard of Jumbo-Visma an edge over two-time champion Pogacar. Читать дальше...

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday announced measures including more police and urged parents to keep minors off the streets as he battled to contain nightly riots over a teenager's fatal shooting by an officer in a traffic stop. France 24's Mark Owen reports on the latest developments from Nanterre, the Paris suburb where the shooting took place.

Brazil's Superior Electoral Tribunal on Friday barred far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro from politics for eight years over his unfounded claims of security flaws in the country's voting system before his election loss last year.

The US Supreme Court dealt President Joe Biden a significant political setback Tuesday when it overruled his landmark program to cancel the student debt of millions of Americans.

The UN Security Council's vote on Friday to end at Bamako's request the decade-old peacekeeping operation, known as Minusma, triggers the departure of more than 13,000 troops, who although they didn't provide offensive roles, contributed to the security of large towns in northern Mali. Once the departure takes effect, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) will only have for partners the Russian mercenary group Wagner, described by the ruling junta as "instructors". The outlook for the land-locked nation is bleak... Читать дальше...

The UN Security Council on Friday ended a decade-old peacekeeping mission in Mali, whose military junta has aligned with Russia and demanded the withdrawal of the international force battling jihadists.

When police are placed under investigation for firing their weapons in non-compliance cases, top government officials in France tend to defend the officers. But with the death of Nahel M., who was fatally shot during a traffic stop on Tuesday, they have flipped the script. President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne and Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin have all condemned the officer, shifting their tone to avoid adding more fuel to the fiery riots that have taken place for three nights in a row.

The 25-year-old Dutchman, who leads this year's title race by 69 points ahead of Red Bull Racing team-mate Sergio Perez clocked a fastest lap of 1min 05.742sec. Ferrari pair Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc were just behind at 0.2sec with Britain's Lewis Hamilton fourth-fastest for Mercedes in 1min 06.21sec after having lead for most of the session. "The car looks okay," seven-time world champion Hamilton told his team during the hour of driving, still chasing his first victory since 2021. At the end of the session... Читать дальше...

The UN Security Council is set to vote on Friday to end a decade-long peacekeeping mission in Mali after the West African country's military junta abruptly asked two weeks ago for the 13,000-strong force to leave "without delay." France 24 orrespondent Jessica Le Masurier has the latest from the UN's headquarters in New York.

Some of the 15 players who asked not to be selected for the national team in a protest against the Spanish football federation changed their stance, with Barcelona trio Aitana Bonmati, Mariona Caldentey and Ona Batlle selected. Their club team-mates Patri Guijarro, Mapi Leon and Sandra Panos, three experienced, world-class players, are among the former regulars who will not participate. Vilda cut six players from the long-list he named earlier in June, along with the injured Atletico defender Sheila Garcia... Читать дальше...