Новости за 05.08.2023

Sakkari will come up against another American in Sunday's final after Coco Gauff defeated Russian Liudmila Samsanova, the defending champion, in straight sets. Ninth-ranked Sakkari, forced to play twice Friday due to rain on Thursday at the WTA and ATP hardcourt event, reached her first final since losing to Pegula last October at Guadalajara. "It would have been ideal if I could be off the court an hour earlier," Sakkari said. "But at the end I got the win which is what I wanted the most." Sakkari... Читать дальше...

An estimated 1.5 million young people filled a field Saturday in the Portuguese capital for Pope Francis’ World Youth Day vigil, braving scorching heat to secure a spot for the evening prayer and to camp out overnight and be in place for his final farewell Mass on Sunday morning.

The reform package has split the nation and triggered one of the biggest protest movements in Israel's history since being unveiled in January by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition, which includes extreme-right and ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties. Demonstrators have kept up pressure on the Netanyahu government with weekly protests across the country. Several thousand protesters gathered on Saturday in the commercial hub Tel Aviv, Israeli media reported. Some were waving Israeli flags and chanting "Democracy, democracy". Читать дальше...

The 19-time world champion began the event on the uneven bars, where her strong performance received a score of 14.000 points from judges before a cheering sellout crowd in suburban Chicago. The 26-year-old American star will compete later on balance beam, floor exercise and vault. Biles struggled at the Games in Japan in 2021 with the "twisties" -- a disorienting feeling while in mid-air that leaves gymnasts at greater injury risk when landing -- as well as mental health issues. She was affected early in the Olympic team competition... Читать дальше...

At least 10 people were killed in floods in a city near Beijing, officials said Saturday, bringing the death toll from recent torrential rains in northern China to at least 30.

Rodgers is back in charge of the Glasgow club after Ange Postecoglou's departure for Tottenham in the close season. After leaving Leicester by mutual consent prior to their relegation from the Premier League last term, Rodgers has opted to return to Scotland's dominant force rather than stay south of the border in England. The former Liverpool boss, confirmed as Celtic manager in June, won two Scottish titles, two Scottish Cups and three Scottish League Cups in his first spell at Parkhead between 2016 and 2019. Читать дальше...

The 19-year-old from Rio de Janeiro won both the Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil with Flamengo last year but will now be moving to Palace for an undisclosed fee. He follows Jefferson Lerma as a pre-season arrival at Selhurst Park, with Palace chairman Steve Parish telling the club's website: "Matheus is a young and exciting player whose impressive early progress we have followed with keen interest, and we are delighted to welcome him to the club. "Palace have a long history of attacking players with skill... Читать дальше...

As rain fell in the Scottish Highlands, the 25-year-old Hatton mastered the mud to post a time of four minutes 26.747 seconds. He set a pulsating time, finishing 0.6sec ahead of Austria's Andreas Kolb with another Briton Laurie Greenland finishing third. Defending champion Loic Bruni came in fourth and world number one Loris Vergier could only manage sixth. "I'm gobsmacked," the world number 17 said. "I'm not sure if I'm shaking because I'm cold or I'm nervous or all of the above." The English... Читать дальше...

The Welsh driver claimed seven of the day's eight stages with fellow Toyota driver Takamoto Katsuta of Japan winning the other on the course's mud-filled tracks. "It's good to be in this position but there are still four special stages tomorrow," said Evans who has a commanding 32.1sec lead over Belgium's Thierry Neuville of Hyundai. Neuville admitted that his chances of overhauling Evans on Sunday were slim. "I'm not really pushing. Everything is going well but I can't do more. We're too far... Читать дальше...

The landslide took place on Thursday in Shovi, a small resort town in Georgia's mountainous northwest famed for its vast forests and mineral water springs. "Sixteen bodies have been found in the disaster area and their identification is underway," said Teimuraz Mghebrishvili, from the interior ministry. Images showed rescue workers picking through debris partially buried by earth, while teams worked to shift the soil. "An iron bridge over the river was organised, which will allow us to bring all... Читать дальше...

The world's most populous nation has a comparatively low-budget aerospace programme that is rapidly closing in on the milestones set by global space powers. Only Russia, the United States and China have previously achieved a controlled landing on the lunar surface. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) confirmed that Chandrayaan-3, which means "Mooncraft" in Sanskrit, had been "successfully inserted into the lunar orbit", more than three weeks after its launch. If the rest of the current mission goes to plan... Читать дальше...

The Fijians brushed Japan aside 35-12 in Tokyo to build momentum ahead of the tournament in France, where they will face Australia, Wales, Georgia and Portugal in Pool C. Raiwalui's side beat Tonga and Samoa on successive weeks before travelling to Japan and now head to Europe to face France and England in final tune-up matches. The coach said he "trusted in all the players" and is looking to take things up a notch before the team's World Cup opener against Wales on September 10. "We've really worked hard on building the team spirit... Читать дальше...

The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association said a "random anti-doping protocol" undertaken by Whyte had returned the adverse findings, leading to the all-British grudge match being called off. Joshua's rematch with Whyte had been due to take place at London's O2 Arena on August 12. Fight promoter Matchroom said in a statement: "Today, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) informed Matchroom, the Association of Boxing Commissions and the British Boxing Board of Control that Dillian Whyte had returned... Читать дальше...

By the time Putellas came off the bench in the 77th minute on Saturday, the last-16 tie at Eden Park in Auckland was already over, Bonmati having scored two goals and set up two more in a masterful display. Spain are in a Women's World Cup quarter-final for the first time in their history despite the fact Putellas has so far been used sparingly in New Zealand. Not long back after a long spell out with a ruptured ACL, the current holder of the Ballon d’Or and FIFA's Best Women's Player awards did start the last two group games. Читать дальше...

Officials reported the deaths in Baoding, about 150 kilometres (90 miles) from Beijing, adding that 18 people were missing. Storm Doksuri, a former super typhoon that hit mainland China last Friday, has brought the most severe rains to the region since records began 140 years ago. By noon Saturday (0400 GMT), more than 600,000 of Baoding's 11.5 million residents had been evacuated from areas deemed to be at risk, officials said. The torrential rain that hit northeast China on Saturday battered the provinces bordering Russia and North Korea. Читать дальше...

Japan will face either defending champions the United States or Sweden in the last eight after outplaying Norway in Wellington. An own goal by Ingrid Syrstad Engen gave Japan an early lead in the last-16 clash. Norway hit back with a Guro Reiten header but Japan marched into the next round with second-half goals by Risa Shimizu and Hinata Miyazawa. The 23-year-old Miyazawa bagged her fifth goal of the World Cup to become the tournament's top scorer. Riise was full of praise for Japan's tiki-taka style -- using fast... Читать дальше...

His decision comes a few weeks before the Basketball World Cup, which Rubio won with Spain four years ago. "I have decided to suspend my professional activity to take care of my mental health," Rubio said. The 32-year-old, playing in the NBA since 2011, has had repeated cruciate ligament injuries. On Saturday he thanked the Spanish Basketball Federation for their support in his decision to step back. Rubio signed a new three-year deal with the Cleveland team in July 2022 with a contract reportedly worth over $18 million. Читать дальше...

Hojlund agreed a five-year contract with the option of a further season as United manager Erik ten Hag finally got his wish to bring in a striker ahead of the new Premier League campaign. The 20-year-old could cost United a further £8 million if add-on clauses in his contract are met. "It is no secret that I have been a fan of this great club since I was a small boy and I dreamed of walking out at Old Trafford as a Manchester United player," Hojlund said. "I am incredibly excited by this opportunity... Читать дальше...

Russia has over the years repeatedly struck Syria's last main opposition bastion, but attacks killing civilians had been limited this year until an uptick in violence in late June. "Russian air strikes this morning" to the west of the city left "three dead from the same family... and six people wounded", the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, adding rescue teams were still at work removing rubble. Four strikes hit the area where rebel bases are also present, added the Observatory, a Britain-based... Читать дальше...

Firefighters from Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia teamed up with French colleagues as the blaze ravaged some 435 hectares (1,100 acres) of land, with an estimated 2,500 hectares threatened. Local people were evacuated overnight from several villages as a precaution hours after the fire was declared to the south of Portbou, whose railway station connects Spain with France. Catalan forest rangers said on Twitter, rebranded X, that an investigation was under way into the cause of the fire. Читать дальше...

The Palestinian health ministry in a statement late Friday announced the death of Qusai Jamal Maatan, 19, saying he was "shot dead by settlers in the village of Burqa", east of Ramallah. At the funeral procession, Maatan was wrapped in a black and white keffiyeh head covering and Palestinian flag. Mourners carried his body through the village streets before his burial, said an AFP journalist at the scene. Since early last year, the West Bank has seen a string of attacks by Palestinians on Israeli targets... Читать дальше...

Jack Miller (KTM) and Alex Marquez (Ducati-Gresini) join Bezzecchi on the front row of Sunday's race and the 10-lap sprint later Saturday. Riding for Valentino Rossi's VR46 Ducati-satellite team Bezzecchi was taking back-to-back poles after heading the grid at the Dutch MotoGP before the summer break in June. Bezzecchi is lying third in the riders' standings, 36 points behind world champion Francesco Bagnaia, who posted the fourth fastest time on his factory Ducati to start on the second row. ... Читать дальше...

France will support efforts by the West African regional grouping ECOWAS to make the military coup in Niger fail, the French foreign ministry said on Saturday.

Sanchez, who lost his place to Jason Steele during the second half of last season, will offer competition for Kepa Arrizabalaga following the departure of Edouard Mendy to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli. "We're very pleased to welcome Robert to Chelsea and he adds further quality to our goalkeeping unit," Chelsea sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart said. "Robert has repeatedly proved himself in the Premier League and been capped by his country. "We are excited to watch him work... Читать дальше...