Новости за 11.08.2023

Here's what we know about the fire that razed Lahaina, a town on Maui's west coast popular with tourists, and why it was so deadly. How did the fire start? A brush fire was initially reported in the Lahaina area around 6:30 am Tuesday, sparking a limited evacuation. Maui County officials said the blaze was contained a few hours later, but warned high winds had brought down power lines, and electricity was out. The county said on Facebook the cause of the blaze was under investigation. By late afternoon... Читать дальше...

The former England boss, who turned 76 earlier this week, will be at the helm for the Eagles' opener away to Sheffield United on Saturday after agreeing to stay on in charge of the south London club. He returned to Palace for a second spell in charge in March following the departure of Patrick Vieira and made such a success of the job that not only did the side avoid the drop, they did so without the stress of a prolonged relegation battle thanks to a mid-table finish. Palace may have seen star... Читать дальше...

The US Justice Department on Friday escalated its investigation into President Joe Biden’s son Hunter, naming a special counsel amid allegations he engaged in illicit business deals overseas.

The Belgian claimed victory ahead of Filippo Ganna of Italy and British teenager Josh Tarling. Evenepoel, who was world road race champion in Australia last year, completed the 47.8km individual time trial at Stirling in 55min 19sec, 12 seconds ahead of Ganna. At just 23, Evenepoel is the event's youngest world champion and the first Belgian winner. "It's amazing. I'm the first Belgian to ever win the world title in the time trial," Evenepoel said at the podium. "And to do it on a tough course... Читать дальше...

A huge patch of cracked white earth has replaced the waters of the Santa Olalla lagoon, which usually houses abundant aquatic life and huge colonies of migrating birds. The lagoon -- which once covered around 45 hectares (110 acres) -- has been shrinking in recent years but this is the first time that it has dried out for two consecutive years, according to the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). Scientists blame the lagoon's disappearance on a prolonged drought combined with the overexploitation of aquifers for farming and tourism. Читать дальше...

"The Copacabana Palace is more than a hotel, it's an institution," director general Ulisses Marreiros told AFP. The epitome of luxury and old-world glamour, the hotel was inaugurated on August 13, 1923, with a performance by Moulin Rouge singer-dancer Mistinguett, the most famous French entertainer of her time. Since then, dozens of celebrities, heads of state, and royalty, have graced its sumptuous suites and a balcony with a breathtaking view of Copacabana. A gallery of portraits of famous visitors... Читать дальше...

Protesters shouted "down with France, down with ECOWAS", a reference to the West African bloc which on Thursday approved deployment of a "standby force to restore constitutional order" in Niger. Many brandished Russian and Niger flags and yelled their support for the country's new strongman, General Abdourahamane Tiani. "We are going to make the French leave! ECOWAS isn't independent, it's being manipulated by France, there's outside influence," said one demonstrator, Aziz Rabeh Ali, a member of a students' union. Читать дальше...

Argentina is holding primary elections on Sunday. The voting comes ahead of general elections in October and as many people in the country contend with triple-digit inflation and rising poverty. FRANCE 24's Siobhan Silke tells us more.

In Ecuador, funeral arrangements are being made for a presidential candidate who was assasinated. Fernando Villavicencio was shot and killed after a campaign rally on Wednesday. As a candidate, the 59 year old was unafraid to take on those behind the drug trade and the suspects in his killing are Columbian nationals who have links to organized crime. Despite the assasination... Ecuador's elections are still set to take place in nine days. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar and Thibault Franceschet tell us more.

A 29-year-old man, Michalis Katsouris, died after a brawl between hardline supporters of AEK Athens and Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb on Monday. In light of the tragedy Tuesday's third round qualifier between the two sides was subsequently postponed until August 19 by UEFA. Police made around 100 arrests - the majority said to be linked to Dinamo's 'Bad Blue Boys' ultras, according to a judicial source. Three judges are conducting the interviews which are expected to be completed on Sunday night, local media reported. Читать дальше...

The Seagulls have accepted a reported British record fee of £110 million ($140 million, 127 million euros) for the 21-year-old. However, Sky Sports reported Caicedo is still to decide his future, with Chelsea also interested. Brighton have flourished while operating a business model that has seen the south coast sign relative unknowns only to then sell them on for huge fees. Argentina World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister moved to Anfield earlier in the current transfer window, while Arsenal pair Ben White and Leandro Trossard... Читать дальше...

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres "welcomes the news that the ship-to-ship transfer of oil from the FSO Safer to the Yemen replacement vessel has been safely concluded today, avoiding what could have been a monumental environmental and humanitarian catastrophe," a statement said. The milestone means that "the core aspect" of a years-long effort to address the threat posed by the Safer, often referred to as a "ticking time bomb", is now finished, said UN Development Programme head Achim Steiner. Читать дальше...

German-based LIBERO football finance AG and private investors, advised by Dutch company NIPA Capital B.V. have become new partners in Bridgeburg Invest, the holding company of Barca Vision, the club said in a statement. "The investors have acquired a total of 29.5 percent of the ownership of Barca Vision (Bridgeburg) for 120 million euros." "This step we are taking now is a strategic move that provides us with new resources to continue growing at a time when the demand for digital sports content... Читать дальше...

Hip Hop is turning 50 year old. The musical genre can be traced back to a party in the Bronx in New York on August 11th, 1973 and an 18 year old DJ who went by the name DJ Kool Herc. He began speaking over the beat of the music reminiscent of the “toasting” style heard in Jamaica. It wasn’t long before the style could be heard all over New York. That made way for a range of artists including the Sugarhill Gang, and “ Rapper’s Delight” which took Hip Hop mainstream in the 1980s and topped the Billboard charts. Читать дальше...

Norway is dealing with devastating floods. The rain in the southwest part of the country has stopped for the moment but rivers continue to overflow their banks. Thousands of people remain under evacuation orders. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland has the latest.

Beaten, forced to eat animal faeces and chained to a dog cage – the abuse of an Indonesian maid, Siti Khotimah, highlights the government's failure to protect domestic workers at home even as it moves to help those abroad. "They later chained me, on both my legs, my arms and in the neck. They also used handcuffs. My head was smacked to the wall and floor," said Khotimah.

Since late 2019, Lebanon has been mired in an economic crisis that the World Bank has dubbed one of the worst in modern times, but officials have largely failed to take action to stem the collapse or implement reforms demanded by creditors. An audit of the central bank has been among the top demands of creditors as Lebanon seeks bailout funds. The financial position of the central bank (BdL) "deteriorated rapidly" between 2015 and 2020, according to a leaked copy of the preliminary report which was seen by AFP on Friday. Читать дальше...

The president of Ivory Coast said there could be military action "as soon as possible" in Niger. France and the US both have troops in Niger. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle tells us more about if and where there could be some kind of military intervention.

There are growing tensions in Niger and the possibility of military intervention there by the West African bloc known as ECOWAS. West African military chiefs are set to meet next week. The group has directed a “standby force” to restore constitutional order in Niger following a military coup two weeks ago. Meanwhile there are concerns about the health of Niger's democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. He's been under house arrest at the presidential palace and the junta has reportedly threatened... Читать дальше...

Ten Hag has also added goalkeeper Andre Onana and midfielder Mason Mount to his squad, but United have long been in need of a striker. United decided to opt for a player of potential rather than a proven talent in Atalanta's Hojlund. "First of all we have chosen a striker and we are really happy with our choice," Ten Hag said of the Denmark international during a news conference on Friday. "(Kane) is a great striker. That's clear, he's really a goal maker and apart from that he has all the conditions... Читать дальше...

Ben Yedder has been placed under judicial supervision and had to pay bail of 900,000 euros ($987,000), the Nice prosecutor's office told AFP. In July, public prosecutor Xavier Bonhomme confirmed "the existence of two allegations of rape, from two victims, targeting two people". According to radio station France Info, two women, aged 19 and 20, accused Ben Yedder and his younger brother, of having "forced them into sexual acts" after a night out. Ben Yedder's brother has also been indicted on the same charges. Читать дальше...

There are growing concerns about the deportation of subsarharn Africans from Tunisia. Since early July, many were deported to the Libyan and Algerian borders, in the desert. There was an international outcry and many were repatriated. But the team at INFO MIGRANTS has uncovered some shocking details about a group of migrants being held against their will at a high school. Arno Pedram, reporter with InfoMigrants, gives his analysis.

The 30-year-old led by one stroke after an opening 68 and a seven-birdie round put her on 10 under par and in control after the early starters had completed their second rounds at the last major of the year. Ewing had a magical run of four birdies in a row from the sixth and her only mistake came at the tough closing hole where she drove into the rough and took a bogey five. "I was definitely in the zone when I had that string of birdies," said Ewing. “But I just tried to stay in the here and now. Читать дальше...

The Gunners, runners-up last term to English champions Manchester City, have spent more than £200 million ($254 million, 232 million euros) to bring Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice to the Emirates Stadium before the middle of July, with the trio all involved in Arsenal's pre-season tour of the United States. And while the future for the likes of highly-regarded Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo remains uncertain, Arteta said there was an advantage to assembling his squad well before the start of a new season. Читать дальше...

France's top administrative court suspended the dissolution of climate activist group Les Soulevements de la Terre (SLT) on Friday, saying that it was not clear that the group had provoked violence.