Новости за 29.09.2023

With gridlock persisting in Washington on passing a spending bill for the fiscal year starting October 1st, a US government shutdown looms. The economic impact of a stoppage could be far-reaching depending on its duration. Several million federal workers would go without pay, subsidies for public housing could be at risk, while the publishing of economic data would be suspended.

Migration has become a hot-button issue in Slovakia and Poland ahead of upcoming elections on September 30 and October 15, with politicians evoking the hotly debated topic to galvanise voters and governments reintroducing border checks in the region.

Heavy rains overnight in the northeastern United States left parts of New York City under water on Friday, partially paralyzing subways and airports in the country’s financial capital.

MLB and its players union announced the most popular jerseys on Friday with the league's online sales pace set by Ohtani despite his season ending last month with a torn right elbow ligament. No sales figures were released. Ohtani has spent six seasons with the Angels without the club producing a winning season despite his taking the 2021 American League Most Valuable Player award and Rookie of the Year in 2018. Now those jerseys might be collector's items as Ohtani is expected to sign a new contract... Читать дальше...

Las Vegas police arrested a man on suspicion of murder in the shooting of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur, who was killed in the city nearly three decades ago, the Associated Press reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources.

Pakistan went down to a five-wicket loss to the Black Caps at the 55,000-capacity Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The game, however, was played behind closed doors due to a Hindu festival and security issues in the southern Indian city. Rizwan hit 103 with nine fours and two sixes in his 94-ball innings while skipper Babar Azam made 80 in Pakistan's 345-5 after electing to bat first. "A hundred is hundred in any conditions. I feel proud and satisfied," said Rizwan. Rachin Ravindra and the... Читать дальше...

Rahm chipped in for eagle on 16 before pouring home a 30-foot eagle putt on the last green to grab a tie with Nicolai Hojgaard against Koepka and his American teammate Scottie Scheffler. But Koepka complained about Rahm's behaviour on the course. "I want to hit a board and pout just like Jon Rahm did. But, you know, it is what it is. Act like a child. But we're adults. We move on," said an irate Koepka, the only player in the field from the Saudi-backed rebel LIV Golf circuit. The five-time major... Читать дальше...

Englishman Rose rolled in a birdie putt on the 18th hole at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome to halve a fourball match against Max Homa and Wyndham Clark which he and Robert MacIntyre trailed by two with two to play. Fans and players went wild after Rose capitalised on Homa missing his own birdie attempt and said his reaction was inspired by the same emotions that guide Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion. "Djokovic even said, you've got to use people as inspiration out there," Rose told reporters. Читать дальше...

Austria, France, Germany, Poland and Switzerland announced their hottest Septembers on record on Friday, in a year expected to be the warmest in human history as climate change accelerates.

Rahm, who had already chipped in for eagle on 16, likely needed to make his effort on the 18th green to grab a half-point with American opponents Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka 1-up and both in close for birdie. He rattled it into the middle of the cup and Europe went on to take a 6.5-1.5 lead at the end of the opening day in Rome. "I've got to give Nicolai props because over here on 18, he gave me the freedom to basically go at it, and he told me to hit a putt, try to make it," said Spaniard Rahm. Читать дальше...

The wife of Gabon’s ousted president Ali Bongo Ondimba has been charged with “money laundering” and other offences, the public prosecutor said Friday, a month after her husband was toppled in a coup.

Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick were the only European pair to win, 5 and 3 against Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele. But three matches halved on the final hole ensured Luke Donald's men extended their lead to five points after the morning's foursomes 4-0 whitewash. Europe's sole win came thanks to the red-hot putter of Fitzpatrick, who shot four birdies and an eagle on the front nine of the Marco Simone course in the Italian capital. "One of the greatest days on golf course, it's very special," said Fitzpatrick. Читать дальше...

The Pacific Islanders are on the brink of their third appearance in the last eight thanks to a win over Australia on September 17. Fiji will be warm favourites to beat the Lelos this weekend who have performed below expectations even being held 18-18 by Portugal last Saturday. The Portuguese are Fiji's final opponents. "I think we've had strong teams in the past," assistant coach Daryl Gibson said after Friday's training session. "It's probably the best prepared Fiji team. The most experienced... Читать дальше...

Brive's Sanchez, 34, will reach the landmark in Nantes on Saturday more than 13 years after his debut. He has been competing for the Pumas' No. 10 shirt with livewire Carreras since the 25-year-old made his own Test bow in 2019. Carreras has been preferred by head coach Michael Cheika in recent seasons as the Gloucester playmaker offers more creativity in attack. "The competition we have is very healthy, because behind that competition there is a great friendship," Sanchez told reporters. "We have known each other for years... Читать дальше...

Semisi Paea starts at No. 8 in place of the suspended Vaea Fifita, following his four-match ban for a high tackle. Anzelo Tuitavuki will make his World Cup debut on the left wing, with Fine Inisi starting on the right in the two other changes. Former All Blacks Charles Piutau, Malakai Fekitoa and Augustine Pulu all start while former Wallaby forward Adam Coleman is named on the bench. Ben Tameifuna skippers the side from tighthead prop. Tonga kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 59-16 defeat by Ireland before losing to Scotland... Читать дальше...

Emanuela Maccarani had been relieved of her role within the Italian gymnastics federation (FGI) pending investigations into her behaviour. On Friday, the FGI disciplinary commission, followed recommendations of the body's federal prosecutor Michele Rossetti that "there was no evidence of intentionally or excessively vexatious behaviour in relations with the gymnasts". "There was no relentless effort to obtain an additional medal," he added. Maccarani's assistant Olga Tishina was cleared of any fault. Читать дальше...

Chilwell underwent a scan on Thursday to determine the extent of the hamstring problem that forced him off in the closing stages of Chelsea's midweek League Cup win against Brighton. Blues boss Pochettino confirmed it "looks a bad injury" although he was unable to put a timescale on Chilwell's absence. After playing only 23 league games last season, it is another setback for the England left-back, who missed the 2022 World Cup due to injury. "I think it is bad news from what the doctor told me. Читать дальше...

Grealish was a key figure when City powered to the treble last season, but the England winger has struggled with injury this season. The former Aston Villa man, who cost City £100 million in 2021, has just returned to action after watching Belgian youngster Doku flourish in his absence. Doku, signed from Rennes in the close-season, offers a different kind of threat on the flanks than Grealish and some City fans have called for the 21-year-old to start in Saturday's Premier League clash at Wolves. Читать дальше...

Suicide bombings ripped through two mosques in Pakistan on Friday, killing at least 57 people and injuring dozens more as believers marked the birthday of the Prophet Mohammad, police and health officials said.

Veteran Senator Dianne Feinstein, a titan of US political history who notched a string of legislative achievements during a trailblazing three-decade career in the Senate, has died. She was 90.

Yousofi, who resettled in Australia last year after fleeing persecution in her homeland, is one of 14 women athletes listed in Afghanistan's team in Hangzhou. "The most important thing for me is to represent our girls in Afghanistan," she said. The other Afghan women are competing in volleyball and cycling, and like Yousofi have built new lives for themselves around the world. Women's sport in Afghanistan was effectively banned by the Taliban when they returned to power in 2021. That meant no... Читать дальше...

The Australian grew up supporting Liverpool during a glory era at Anfield in the 1970s. "It was the 70s so you could have gone one or two ways as they only used to show Liverpool or Man Utd back then," said Postecoglou at his pre-match press conference on Friday. "I had a couple of mates went the United way and I went with Liverpool to make it interesting. "Look, I used to love (TV show) Happy Days back then but I don't have posters of The Fonz on my wall now." If Postecoglou's ardour for Liverpool has cooled... Читать дальше...

Thousands of Argentine women marched Thursday in defense of the recently acquired right to abortion, which they fear will be endangered if Javier Milei wins presidential elections next month. Abortion was legalized in the South American country three years ago, but 52-year-old political outsider Milei has described the procedure as murder and vowed to ban it.

The Democratic-led US Senate forged ahead on Thursday with a bipartisan stopgap funding bill aimed at averting a fourth partial government shutdown in a decade, while the House began voting on partisan Republican spending bills with no chance of becoming law.

A decade ago the 29-year-old turned away from professional rugby to join semi-professional club Carmarthen Quins in west Wales, where he was born and work in the meat industry. On Saturday in Lille, Sebastian will play just his seventh Test for his father's country of birth. "I worked in the butcher's for about two months. I couldn't hack it any longer than that. It was dark, not a nice place," Sebastian told reporters. "I thought my professional rugby career was pretty much over, so I took a year out to reflect and get back to normal life. Читать дальше...