Новости за 13.08.2023

France international Ben Yedder on Friday was charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault over an alleged incident that happened on the Cote d'Azur in July. He has been placed under judicial supervision and had to pay bail of 900,000 euros ($987,000). But the 33-year-old forward started his team's opening game of the season, striking in both halves as Monaco made a winning start under new Austrian coach Adi Hutter. "I congratulate him (Ben Yedder), he had a very good reaction," said Hutter. Читать дальше...

The 25-year-old, who lifted her maiden major trophy at the Chevron Championship in April, started the day tied with England's Hull but pulled away with a five-under-par final round of 67. Vu produced a Sunday masterclass, finishing with a birdie. Even a demonstration by climate activists Just Stop Oil at the short 17th - powder was thrown onto the green - could not spoil Vu’s march to victory and on her way to the world. No.1 ranking. Vu started the final day tied with home favourite Hull and... Читать дальше...

The attack comes less than a year after a similar one on the same holy site, the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in the Fars province capital Shiraz. "One person has been killed and eight others wounded in the attack," official news agency IRNA reported, quoting deputy Fars governor Esmail Ghezel Sofla. The wounded "have been transferred to medical centres and are undergoing treatment", IRNA said. Earlier, it said four people were killed but has retracted the initial report. The death toll of one was... Читать дальше...

Demi Vollering of the Netherlands took silver just ahead of Denmark's Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig in third after the 154km run from Loch Lomond culminated with six 14.3km circuits of downtown Glasgow. Kopecky also won golds on the track in Scotland in the points and elimination races. "I thought after those two world titles on the track, it would be almost impossible to win again here," said the 27-year-old from Flanders. "Three world titles in seven days is too crazy. I didn't dream of this when I was a little girl... Читать дальше...

After her release from Tehran's Evin prison, Nazila Maroufian defiantly posted a picture of herself on social media without a headscarf, flouting the Islamic republic's strict dress code for women. "Don't accept slavery, you deserve the best," she wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram. The picture showed her clutching flowers in one hand with her other hand raised in a victory sign. Maroufian, whose age is given by Persian media outside Iran as 23, in October published an interview... Читать дальше...

Romario Shepherd took 4-31 in his four overs as West Indies' bowling attack delivered a much better performance than in their emphatic defeat on Saturday which left the five-match series at 2-2. West Indies made two changes with off-spinner Roston Chase and pace bowler Alzarri Joseph coming in for Odean Smith and Obed McCoy while India were unchanged. Opening pair Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, who put on a match-winning 165 run partnership on Saturday, were both dismissed cheaply by left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein. Читать дальше...

Spurs' all-time record goalscorer Kane joined Bayern Munich just 24 hours before Tottenham got their season underway on Sunday. Scoring was not the problem for the visitors in Postecoglou's first competitive match in charge as defenders Cristian Romero and Emerson Royal struck early and late in the first half. But in between times, Tottenham's defensive frailties were exposed as Brentford equalised through Bryan Mbeumo's penalty and then went in front thanks to Yoane Wissa's deflected effort. ... Читать дальше...

The meteorological station in the southern coastal city of Agadir recorded on Friday the new national record of 50.4C, said the General Directorate of Meteorology. Morocco has experienced a series of heatwaves over the summer with record-breaking temperatures. The previous highest temperature, 49.9C in the Western Sahara city of Smara, was recorded on July 13, according to the weather service. "This heatwave is due to the influx of dry and hot air from the south, causing a significant rise in temperatures... Читать дальше...

Belgium's Lotte Kopecky won the women's road race on Sunday for a third gold medal at the world championships after she also claimed two track titles.

Cristian Romero headed Spurs in front early on, but the Bees bounced back to lead through Bryan Mbeumo's penalty and Yoane Wissa. Emerson Royal's strike levelled the scores again before half-time and both sides had to settle for a point to begin the Premier League season. Kane's departure to Bayern Munich on Saturday had overshadowed the build-up to Postecoglou's first competitive game as Spurs manager. The Australian's daring, front-foot approach that has won league titles in his homeland, Japan and... Читать дальше...

The Ministry of Culture in Lebanon may decide to ban the film "Barbie" after it accused the film of "promoting homosexuality" on Wednesday. Lebanon, normally perceived as relatively open and free in the Middle East, has seen its ruling elites gather around hardcore conservative values.

The fly-half's shoulder-led challenge to the head of Taine Basham during England's 19-17 win at Twickenham on Saturday was upgraded from a yellow card to red during the match itself by the recently-introduced 'Bunker' review system. Farrell will now appear before a video disciplinary hearing on Tuesday that will determine the length of his suspension. World Rugby's mid-range sanction for a dangerous tackle is six games. And with the panel set to take into consideration Farrell's three-match ban for the same offence in January... Читать дальше...

Officials updated the toll to 93 late Saturday, but warned the figure was likely to rise as recovery crews with cadaver dogs continued the grim task of searching burned out homes and vehicles in the epicenter of Lahaina. The historic coastal town on the island of Maui was almost completely destroyed by the fast-moving inferno early Wednesday morning, with survivors saying there had been no warnings. When asked Sunday why none of the island's sirens had been activated, Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono... Читать дальше...

A year ahead of the Paris Olympics for a discipline scheduled to take place beneath the Eiffel Tower, Mahieu's compatriots Arthur Pilard and Joris Daudet took silver and bronze. "We all motivate each other and here you see the result of that, it bodes really well for Paris next year," said the 28-year-old. Olympic gold medallist Niek Kimmann and reigning world champion Simon Marquart both went out in the semi-finals. Great Britain's Bethany Shriever won the women's gold earlier in the day with... Читать дальше...

It has been a rocky build-up to the new Ligue 1 season for champions PSG with both Mbappe and Neymar left out of new coach Luis Enrique's team for Saturday's underwhelming opening goalless draw against Lorient. After being sidelined for several weeks amid an ongoing contract dispute Mbappe watched from the Parc des Princes stands. But the club's prize asset is now back in the fold, for the time being at least. "After very constructive and positive discussions between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe before the PSG-Lorient match... Читать дальше...

France international Ben Yedder on Friday was charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault by prosecutors in Nice over an alleged incident that happened on the Cote d'Azur in July. He has been placed under judicial supervision and had to pay bail of 900,000 euros ($987,000). But the 33-year-old forward started his team's opening game of the season, striking in both halves as Monaco made a winning start under new Austrian coach Adi Hutter. Mateusz Wieteska put Clermont ahead before Vanderson equalised... Читать дальше...

A spokesman for China's consulate in Karachi said none of its nationals were killed or wounded in the attack, and urged Chinese citizens to heighten their vigilance. Various Baloch separatist groups have claimed attacks on projects linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project in the past, with thousands of security personnel deployed to counter threats against Beijing's interests. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) said Sunday two of its fighters died in a "self-sacrificing"... Читать дальше...

The Brazil international joined the French champions for a record 220 million euros ($241m) from Barcelona in 2017. But the 31-year-old forward was missing from PSG's season-opener on Saturday, and "no longer figures in the club or manager's plans", the source stated. The official line on the Brazilian striker's absence from the goalless draw with Lorient was that he was suffering from a "viral syndrome". The source suggested Neymar was in talks with a club from the cash-rich Saudi Pro League "who will then have to reach agreement with PSG".

The siblings were the only survivors after their plane crashed in the jungle in May, killing all three adults onboard, including their mother. During judicial proceedings on Saturday, the Colombian Prosecutor's Office accused Manuel Ranoque of "abusing his stepdaughter" Lesly since she was 10 years old. Lesly, now 13, was credited with keeping her siblings alive during their five-week ordeal using her deep knowledge of the jungle and its many dangers -- including snakes, predatory animals and armed criminal groups. Читать дальше...

Bollywood feature film "Bawaal", recently released on Amazon, has caused international controversy by using Nazi concentration camps as the backdrop for a romantic comedy. Many of the country's historians have denounced a growing tolerance for Adolf Hitler in India, particularly since Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government came to power in 2014. Hitler’s book Mein Kampf remains one of the country's bestsellers. FRANCE 24 brings you this report by Nabeel Ahmed, Deepika Singh, Lea Delfolie and Khansa Juned.

French superstar Kylian Mbappé was reinstated in Paris Saint-Germain's first team on Sunday after being sidelined for several weeks amid an ongoing contract dispute.

Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been in detention since being ousted by the military last month, was visited by his doctor on Saturday amid rising concerns for his health.

A delegation of religious leaders from Nigeria met with the junta-appointed prime minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine in Niger's capital of Niamey on Saturday amid ongoing efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the crisis. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

The trio missed the first four matches of the Springboks season in July and August against Australia, New Zealand and Argentina (twice) due to injuries and a bereavement. There are two more chances for them to demonstrate fitness and form as South Africa face Wales in Cardiff on August 19 and New Zealand in London on August 25 in warm-up internationals. Kolisi suffered a serious knee injury in April, with medical experts initially despondent about his chances of featuring in the September 8-October 28 World Cup in France. Читать дальше...

Typhoon Lan is on course to make landfall Tuesday on Japan's main island of Honshu, bringing heavy rain and violent gusts, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Some areas may see as much as 50 centimetres (20 inches) of rain in 24 hours to 6:00 am Tuesday (2100 GMT Monday), followed by more rain as the typhoon churns across the nation, the agency said. "The slow speed of the typhoon could mean that its impact may last for a long time," Shuichi Tachihara, chief forecaster at the agency, told a media briefing Sunday. Читать дальше...