Новости за 27.07.2023

The open-air booksellers who line the Seine in Paris are refusing to be moved, despite concerns from French authorities over security for the opening of the Olympic Games on the river.

On Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition allies pushed through a bill in the chamber, which opponents say opens the way to more authoritarian government. The bill limits the "reasonableness" clause used by the Supreme Court to overturn government decisions which the judges deem unconstitutional. Waving Israeli flags and chanting "Democracy, Democracy!" protesters rallied on Thursday evening in Tel Aviv, the epicentre of the demonstrations since the judicial overhaul package was first unveiled in January. Читать дальше...

The deadly blast south of the capital came ahead of the annual commemoration of Ashura, when Shiites remember the death of the Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Mohammed, in a seventh century battle. The interior ministry gave a death toll of six, state news agency SANA reported, revising an earlier death toll of five. More than 20 people were wounded in the attack which the interior ministry said was caused when a motorcycle exploded near a taxi, calling it a "terrorist bombing". Health Minister... Читать дальше...

Inciarte, known fondly as "Coche," was part of an amateur Uruguayan rugby team flying to play a match in Chile, accompanied by family members, when their plane crashed on October 13, 1972. Thirty-three of the 45 on board survived the initial impact, but only 16 were left after an ordeal of ten weeks on an Andean glacier without food, shelter, or even warm clothes in minus 30 degrees Celsius (-22 Fahrenheit) at an altitude of some 3,500 meters. The survivers had to resort to eating the flesh of their dead comrades to stay alive. Читать дальше...

The situation in Niger remained fluid on Thursday, a day after members of the presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum inside the presidential palace in Niamey. The rebellion has been condemned by the African Union and the UN as well as Western nations. FRANCE 24 spoke with Danielle Resnick, a political scientist specialising in sub-Saharan Africa at the Brookings Institution, about how a military coup could affect Niger’s relations with its regional and Western allies, and what it might... Читать дальше...

In the backline, full-back Juan Cruz Mallia, centre Santiago Chocobares, veteran winger Juan Imhoff and scrum-half Lautaro Bazan Velez have been promoted for the Johannesburg Test. There is also a positional switch with Mateo Carreras, one of the Pumas' four try scorers in the 34-31 Sydney victory, switching wings to the right to accommodate Imhoff. Among the backs who have been dropped is full-back Emiliano Boffelli, an outstanding goal-kicker who slotted four conversions and two penalties in Australia two weeks ago. Читать дальше...

"It's fantastic. Wow!" the 23-year-old German told Eurosport at the finish, after becoming the youngest stage winner in the two-year history of the event. In her first season at the elite professional level she broke away on a short climb with 36km to go and then held on as the main contenders in the chasing pack waited for others to lead the pursuit. Bauernfeind finished 22 seconds ahead of Swiss rider Marlen Reusser and compatriot Liane Lippert. Leader Belgian Kopecky was fourth, another 10 seconds back, at the head of the pack. Читать дальше...

Yadav, the sixth bowler used by captain Rohit Sharma, triggered the capitulation which saw the last seven wickets cascading for 26 runs as he finished with the outstanding figures of four for six off three overs. Jadeja, a key member of the Test side which prevailed 1-0 in the two-match series prior to this assignment, claimed three for 37 after seamers Hardik Pandya, debutant Mukesh Kumar and Shardul Thakur had done the early damage with a wicket apiece. Only captain Shai Hope, who was ninth out for a top score of 43... Читать дальше...

Supporters of a coup in Niger took to the streets of the capital Niamey Thursday, with some waving Russian flags and chanting anti-French slogans, echoing a growing wave of resentment towards former colonial power France. It comes after the army command declared its backing for the takeover carried out by soldiers of the presidential guard.

The wildfires raged for days, mainly through the mountain forests of the Kabylia region on the Mediterranean coast, fanned by winds during blistering summer heat. "Many people are traumatised. Our aim is to provide moral support and psychological care," said a member of a psychiatrist support unit sent to the disaster area. Water and electricity remained cut off in wide areas but aid supplies were arriving. "We need help, all the help we can get," said a man at an aid supply point in Bejaia, 250 kilometres (150 miles) from Algiers. Читать дальше...

Ashura falls on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram, and commemorates the 7th century killing of Imam Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Mohammed, during the battle of Karbala in modern-day Iraq. In Noosh Abad, Iranian devotees stage a parade called the "Caravan", when they march through the streets two days ahead of Ashura. On Wednesday, performers kept the tradition their city has marked for more than a century, wearing colourful embroidered costumes to signify Arab clothing worn at the time of Imam Hussein. Читать дальше...

The 27-year-old Alpine driver said he had felt the worst emotions of his life at the majestic, dangerous and high-speed Spa-Francorchamps circuit set in the forests of the Belgian Ardennes. Gasly was referring to the day he learned of the death of his close friend, compatriot and colleague Anthoine Hubert, who was killed in a crash in heavy rain while taking part in a Formula Two race at Spa in 2019. "I'm someone that is emotional," said the Frenchman, speaking to reporters. "I think I link places... Читать дальше...

The video shows four little girls, one in tears, in what is referred to as a “camp for genital mutilation" in Conakry. Our Observer says that this is the first time a video of one of these places has emerged. While genital mutilation is banned in Guinea, it is still widely practiced. In the wake of the video’s release, activists, including our Observer, have mobilised and authorities have responded to the pressure by opening an investigation into the matter. Authorities have made one arrest and are still searching for other suspects.

Searing heat intensified by global warming has affected tens of millions of people in parts of Europe, Asia and North America this month, combining with fierce wildfires that have scorched across Canada and parts of southern Europe. "Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning," said Guterres, urging immediate and bold action to cut planet-heating emissions. "The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived." With the first three weeks of... Читать дальше...

The prolific striker missed Australia's opening two games -- a 1-0 win over Ireland and Thursday's shock 3-2 loss to Nigeria -- with a calf injury. With the co-hosts' hopes of reaching the last 16 now in jeopardy, Gustavsson is desperate to have the Chelsea forward available. "We won't get confirmation (on her fitness) until the night before the game, and it might even be where we need to test her to see if she can play on game day," Gustavsson said. "That's how tight it is." Kerr watched from... Читать дальше...

Skea takes charge of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in a crucial decade which will determine the extent of warming and its impact on the planet for decades or even centuries to come. The 195-nation organisation informs global policymakers on the latest science on climate change, and Skea will oversee hundreds of experts and the defining reports they produce on the best course of action. Skea, a Professor of Sustainable Energy at Imperial College London, said extreme temperatures... Читать дальше...

The Grenadières have written a bright new chapter in the history of Haitian football by qualifying for their first Women’s World Cup, bringing joy to the impoverished Caribbean nation pummelled by a perfect storm of crises.

The extreme heat that has fuelled raging wildfires in Greece is also sparking concern for the welfare of the country’s horses and donkeys, used for various forms of work including carriage rides for tourists. New legislation aims to give the animals some protection, but animal rights activists say it doesn’t go far enough, while others complain in is destroying their livelihoods.

An apparent coup that has seen Niger President Mohamed Bazoum removed from power and detained by troops has sparked condemnation and appeals for calm from around the world, including from the US and France, for whom Niger is a key regional ally.

Marchand won in a time of 1min, 54.82sec, ahead of British pair Duncan Scott on 1:55.95 and Tom Dean on 1:56.07. "I feel amazing," Marchand said. "It's been very big for me. I'm very happy with the time and with the win today." The result gave Marchand an individual medley gold double, having won the 400m event in stunning fashion on the opening night. He came home in 4min, 02.50sec to break American great Michael Phelps's 400 IM world record, which had stood since the 2008 Beijing Olympics.... Читать дальше...

The left-arm spinner took the first seven wickets and fast bowler Naseem Shah took the final three to bowl Sri Lanka out for 188 in the evening session in Colombo. Noman returned career-best figures of 7-70 in his 15th Test to hand Pakistan their biggest Test win over Sri Lanka and fourth overall in innings victories. Sri Lanka suffered their heaviest Test defeat at home. "Everyone stepped up and showed hunger to win this series," skipper Babar Azam said. Pakistan, who won the opening Test by four wickets... Читать дальше...

Here is a summary of the tussles between Silicon Valley and Brussels. Stifling competition The European Commission on Thursday said it would investigate whether Microsoft was "abusing and defending its market position" by bundling its Teams app with its Office suite. It comes a month after the commission recommended that Google sell off part of its business following a two-year probe into its dominance of online advertising. If Google fails to comply it could face a fine of up to 10 percent of... Читать дальше...

Ismail Hilal, 50, sat on the hull of his rowboat -- now lodged firmly on the shores of Lake Assad -- as gentle waves washed in, talking about the way of life he has lost. After 37 years as a fisherman, he has retired his nets, declaring defeat as fish stocks have declined, water levels have dropped and pollution has worsened in the Euphrates and the dam reservoir it feeds. "I have spent my whole life on the water, since childhood," said Hilal, a father of seven. "But I was forced to stop this year. Читать дальше...