Новости за 24.08.2023

In the absence of defending world and Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Bol was hot favourite and she didn't disappoint, winning in 51.70 seconds. American Shamier Little claimed silver in 52.80sec while Jamaica's Rushell Clayton took bronze, just a hundredth of a second slower. But there was no doubt who was in control of the race, Dutch runner Bol moving ahead of the field from gun to tape at the National Athletics Centre with what she called her best half-lap ever. "It wasn't easy... Читать дальше...

Bol made up for the disappointment of falling with the line at her mercy in the mixed 4x400m relay by producing a totally dominant victory in the hurdles in 51.70 seconds. "It wasn't easy to forget what happened in the final metres of the mixed relay but my team was around me and they put me at my ease," said the 23-year-old Dutch runner. "I knew that 400m hurdles would be a chance to show up and I was confident. I have just had the best first 200 metres ever." In the absence of defending world and Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone... Читать дальше...

Donald Trump is set to makehistory on Thursday as the first former US president to submit to a mug shot when he appears at an Atlanta jail to face criminal charges of trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia.  It is Trump’s fourth and final indictment this year. An exact time has not been given for Trump’s arrival. Read our live blog for all the latest developments on Trump's surrender. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

The 26-year-old Texan made a triumphant return to competition after a two-year hiatus at the US Classic earlier this month, electrifying a sellout crowd in suburban Chicago as she posted an all-around score of 59.100 points -- five more than runner-up Leanne Wong. An all-around title on Sunday in San Jose, California, would see her break the 90-year-old record set by Alfred Jochim when he won his seventh in 1933, a record matched by Biles in 2021. She could also become the oldest US women's all-around... Читать дальше...

The protest in Bnei Brak came after media reports that several bus drivers in recent weeks had forced women to either sit in the back or simply refused to take them on board. One report earlier this month said the driver of a public bus told a group of teenage girls to sit in the back and cover up after they boarded dressed in tank tops and jeans. "There is no such thing called democracy without equality," the protesters chanted on Thursday, many holding placards that read: "We are equal." "We can sit wherever we want... Читать дальше...

Both strikes hit the mountainous Sidakan subdistrict, north of the regional capital Arbil, where the PKK maintains rear bases in its nearly four-decade-long insurgency against the Turkish military. "A Turkish army drone struck a PKK vehicle, killing an official and two fighters," the Kurdish counterterrorism services said in a statement on the earlier strike. In the second attack, just hours later, "two PKK officials and two PKK emergency personnel were killed," the counterterrorism services said. Читать дальше...

A bronze statue of Bryant will be unveiled on February 8, 2024, at Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena before the Lakers' game against the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe's wife, made the announcement in a video posted on social media on what the club has dubbed "Kobe Day" -- the eighth month and 24th day matching Bryant's jersey numbers, 8 and 24. "Kobe played his entire 20-year NBA career as a Los Angeles Laker," Vanessa Bryant said. "Since arriving in this city and joining the Lakers organization... Читать дальше...

Doku, 21, will reportedly cost the European champions £55 million ($70 million). "This is a great day for me, both personally and professionally," Doku said in a City statement. "Manchester City are the best team in world football, so to be joining them is something very special for me and my family. "I am a young player with so much learning and improving to do. Working with Pep (Guardiola) and his staff, and playing alongside these work-class players, will make me a much better player." Doku... Читать дальше...

The Golf Channel, citing unnamed sources, reported that the four-time major winner from Northern Ireland injured a muscle in his lower back while at home on Monday and had not practiced or played since. McIlroy was considering withdrawing from the 30-player event, according to the report, but after treatment sessions Thursday and hitting 20 balls on the driving range, decided to play the opening round at East Lake in Atlanta. The Tour Championship will award an $18 million playoff bonus prize to the winner based on season points. Читать дальше...

Dyche's men were thrashed 4-0 at Aston Villa last weekend following their 1-0 home defeat against Fulham. Everton have narrowly avoided relegation in each of the past two seasons to extend their proud record of staying in the English top-flight to 70 years. Dyche was brought in midway through last season to avoid the drop and believes it is up to him and his players to change the narrative when they host Wolves on Saturday. "To be honest ever since I got here, everybody's talked about us 'needing... Читать дальше...

The Japanese sensation departed the mound in the second inning of the Angels' 9-4 loss to Cincinnati on Wednesday with what the team initially called arm fatigue. But general manager Perry Minasian said scans showed that Ohtani "does have a tear, and he won't pitch the rest of the year." "We're going to get a second opinion and go from there. It's basically day to day." It's the second time that Ohtani has suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament. He underwent surgery for the same injury in 2018 and didn't pitch in 2019. Читать дальше...

Hampered by injuries to Christopher Nkunku, Armando Broja, Mykhailo Mudryk and Carney Chukwuemeka, Pochettino is considering whether to bring in another attacker ahead of the transfer deadline on September 1. Chelsea have already splashed out more than £350 million ($442 million) since the end of last season as Pochettino revamps a team that endured a turbulent campaign prior to his arrival in July. But the former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain boss knows a bloated squad can create its own problems. Читать дальше...

A dig for the bodies of dozens of German occupation troops said to have been executed in central France by Resistance fighters in 1944 has failed to uncover any remains, authorities said Thursday.

The crush in the city of Malang last October killed 135 people -- including more than 40 children -- after police fired tear gas into packed stands following a 3-2 defeat for Arema FC by their fierce East Javan rivals Persebaya Surabaya. Victims' relatives had voiced despair and broke down in tears after an East Java court ruled in March to let the two Malang officers walk free. But court documents shared with AFP said the pair -- Bambang Sidik Achmadi, 48, and Wahyu Setyo Pranoto, 35 -- had been... Читать дальше...

Of five sites monitored in the Bellingshausen Sea region, all but one experienced a 100 percent loss of chicks, they reported in Communications: Earth & Environment, a Nature journal. They called it a "catastrophic breeding failure". "This is the first major breeding failure of emperor penguins across several colonies due to sea ice loss, and is probably a sign of things to come," lead author Peter Fretwell, a researcher at the British Antarctic Survey, told AFP. "We have been predicting it for some time... Читать дальше...

An investigation is currently underway into what caused the plane crash, which came exactly two months after Wagner's short-lived rebellion against Moscow's military leadership. One elderly local resident who declined to give her name told AFP that there were "bangs". "It all lit up and began to burn... It could have fallen anywhere," she added. Video from the scene verified by AFP appeared to show the plane, an Embraer private jet, engulfed in a plume of white smoke as it fell from the sky. ... Читать дальше...

FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales on Thursday after the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the Women’s World Cup final last weekend.

Spain has been sweltering under its fourth heatwave of the season, while Greece is struggling for the second time in a month against major wildfires. Emissions of greenhouse gases are enabling increasingly intense and long-lasting heatwaves, especially in Europe, which the World Meteorological Organization says is the world's fastest warming continent. AFP looks back at a series of heatwaves in Europe that have left tens of thousands of people dead. 2022: hottest ever The summer of 2022 was the hottest in Europe's recorded history... Читать дальше...

Donald Trump is set to surrender Thursday to authorities in Georgia on charges that he schemed to overturn the 2020 election in that state, a booking process expected to yield a historic first: a mug shot of a former American president. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet reports from Atlanta, Georgia.

On Wednesday evening, more than a dozen people from the "Soldiers of God" group converged on the drag show venue in the capital's Mar Mikhael district, witnesses told AFP, requesting anonymity due to security concerns. While Lebanon is generally considered more tolerant of sexual diversity than other Arab countries, the law allows courts to punish "unnatural" sexual relations with up to one year in prison. Staff closed the doors to protect dozens of patrons inside, while members of the group assaulted... Читать дальше...

Stewart has the chance to impress before Farrell names his final 33-man squad for the tournament in France on Monday with Ireland sweating over the fitness of Dan Sheehan. The Leinster hooker has remained in Dublin for assessment on the foot injury which forced him off in the first half against England. Stewart won his first Test cap as a replacement during Ireland's 33-17 victory over Italy at the start of the month. Jack Crowley will partner Munster teammate Conor Murray in the half-back positions... Читать дальше...

The head of the Wagner mercenary group, which in June attempted to topple Russia's military leadership, was on board a plane that crashed on Wednesday, with all passengers killed, Russian officials said. On Monday, video footage circulated showing Prigozhin apparently in Africa, which he vowed to make "freer". The mercenary group maintains a strong military presence on the continent, where it has partnered with several nations, including Mali and the Central African Republic. FRANCE 24's Cyril Payen tells us more.

Dozens of protests have taken place in regime-held areas in southern Syria since mid-August. People took to the streets after the government announced that the price for fuel would be increased by 200%. However, the protesters’ demands are not just economic – they are also calling for an end to the rule of President Bashar al-Assad. Our team spoke to a protester in As-Suwayda, a city with a large population of people from the Druze religious minority, where the recent protest movement has been especially strong.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the announcement Thursday that his country would be among six new members of the BRICS club of emerging nations. FRANCE 24's Clothilde Hazard reports from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Donald Trump is set to surrender Thursday to authorities in Georgia on charges that he schemed to overturn the 2020 election in that state, a booking process expected to yield a historic first: a mug shot of a former American president.