Новости за 25.10.2023

Tents in a hospital courtyard have become their newsroom by day and dormitory at night. Some work for local media outlets and others for international news organisations. But all suffer the same ordeal as they try to do their jobs amid the violence and suffering caused by the Israel-Hamas war. On October 7, the Palestinian Islamist group launched deadly raids across the Gaza border into Israel which says 1,400 people, most of whom civilians, died in the attacks. Gaza's Hamas government says that... Читать дальше...

The number of people displaced from their homes worldwide is estimated to have exceeded 114 million, the United Nations said Wednesday – a record figure.

Biden told a press conference with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that he "did not demand" that Israel delay a ground invasion of Gaza. "Israel has a right and I would add responsibility to respond to the slaughter of its people," Biden told reporters in the Rose Garden at the White House. Biden accused Gaza's rulers Hamas of "hiding behind" Palestinian civilians, as Israel bombards the enclave, but said Israel must follow the "laws of war." "Israel has to do everything in its power... Читать дальше...

Maxwell blasted his way into the record books on Wednesday when he hit the fastest World Cup century off just 40 balls in his team's 309-run rout of the Netherlands. However, the 35-year-old admitted that breaking his leg at a friend's birthday party last year and then setting back his recovery when he suffered an ankle injury in South Africa in August had left him in a dark place. "There's probably moments post the South Africa T20 series when I was forced to go home with a little setback. That was quite a frustrating period," Maxwell said. Читать дальше...

The 51-year-old attorney's journey to Washington was paved with a deep commitment to traditional values that delights fellow conservatives but has invited accusations that he is out of step with modern America and lacks a commitment to democracy. The staunch Donald Trump loyalist, who on Wednesday was elected speaker of the US House of Representatives, was the chief architect in Congress of legal efforts to overturn the Republican leader's 2020 election defeat to President Joe Biden. An unapologetic... Читать дальше...

The US House of Representatives elected Republican Mike Johnson, a conservative with little leadership experience, as its speaker on Wednesday after a turbulent three weeks that left the rudderless chamber unable to respond to the Middle East crisis or carry out any of its basic duties.

"It cannot be more dangerous to have our families inside Gaza than next to Gaza," said Zevulun Kalfa, 61, recalling the bloody assault earlier this month that hit his kibbutz and other Israeli communities near the border of the blockaded Strip. Kalfa has fond memories of his years in the former Israeli settlement of Atzmona, just north of Rafah in the southern Strip. "We would hitchhike to Shejaiya (in Gaza City) without weapons... just to do our shopping or go to the dentist," said Kalfa. "They... Читать дальше...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday oversaw ballistic missile drills remotely, the Kremlin said, hours after Russia moved to revoke its ratification of a landmark nuclear test ban treaty.

Maxwell struck the fastest World Cup century in just 40 balls to lead Australia to a tournament record 309-run win over the Netherlands at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley stadium. But a pounding sound and light show in the middle of the Dutch reply did not amuse Maxwell, who covered his eyes with both hands during the near two-minute spectacle. "Well, I had something like that light show happen at Perth Stadium during a Big Bash game," Maxwell said after his man-of-the-match knock of 106 off 44 balls in a team total of 399-8. Читать дальше...

Although the attacks have not been claimed by a known group with documented links to Iran, Washington says Tehran is involved and has threatened to respond "decisively" to strikes by its proxies. Why have attacks increased? The recent spike in attacks is linked to the latest war between Israel and Hamas, which began when the militant group carried out a shock cross-border attack from Gaza on October 7 that Israeli officials say killed more than 1,400 people. Israel's retaliatory bombardment has killed more than 6,500 people... Читать дальше...

Desperate for his safe return, friends and family have launched a campaign to build pressure for his release -- echoing similar efforts for captives from Israel to the United States and Thailand. In the weeks since the October 7 attack, messages tagged #StandWithAlex have been shared widely on Polish social media, and Dancyg's face is seen on posters and murals painted in the streets of Warsaw. Many hail him as the "ambassador of dialogue" for his long efforts to ease long-standing suspicions... Читать дальше...

Cubelli, 34, returns to the starting lineup after missing last Friday's 44-6 thrashing by the All Blacks. Young lock Pedro Rubiolo and centre Jeronimo de la Fuente are the other changes. Cubelli comes in for Gonzalo Bertranou, Rubiolo replaces Tomas Lavanini and De La Fuente is in for Santiago Chocobares. Cheika's side get a chance to avenge their opening pool stage defeat by England, who beat the Pumas 27-10 despite playing most of the match with just 14 men after Tom Curry was red carded. Rubiolo... Читать дальше...

Theranda - sometimes known by its Serbian name Suva Reka and with a population of around 10,000 - is gripped by football fever following the exploits of local club Ballkani. Winners of the domestic Superliga for the last two season - and going along nicely in search of the hat-trick - Ballkani are eyeing the possibility of becoming the first Kosovar club to qualify from the group stages to the knockout rounds in a UEFA club competition. So far they have played two of their six group games, losing... Читать дальше...

The capital's Metropolitan Police said they were dismissed after a misconduct panel determined they had lied about smelling cannabis in the car that British athlete Williams and her Portuguese sprinter partner Ricardo Dos Santos were travelling in. The Met had already apologised to Williams, 29, a European and Commonwealth 100m gold medallist, and 400m Olympic runner dos Santos, 28, after they accused officers of racial profiling following the stop three years ago. The force, which has faced a... Читать дальше...

Yet the kind of thrilling finishes associated with previous World Cups -- think of the remarkable 2011 Bangalore double where England tied with India and Ireland defeated England -- have yet to be seen at this edition. Afghanistan crushed England by 69 runs with nearly 10 overs to spare, while South Africa were dismissed for 207 chasing 246 against the Netherlands. Although Afghanistan's match against Pakistan went down to the penultimate over, they still won by eight wickets chasing 283. On Wednesday... Читать дальше...

French President Emmanuel Macron, at a joint news conference with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo, said on Wednesday that humanitarian aid must enter into Gaza without obstacles. Macron said that it was essential to get fuel supplies to hospitals, adding that a French navy ship would arrive soon to help bring support to Gaza hospitals and a plane will arrive in Egypt with key supplies. Watch the press conference in full above.

The organisers of the 2024 Games want to erect a 14-metre (46-foot) aluminium structure in the water for judges to better assess the competition, and they have the local government on their side. But local people on the South Pacific island, part of France's overseas territory of French Polynesia, are less keen. "As soon as they start breaking the coral, we're going to have to step in," said Milton Parker, vice-president of the Atihau association, a local heritage group. He said he had told the... Читать дальше...

High altitude, an Italian debut in Florence and a finale on the French Riviera are on the itinerary of the 3,492km route for the 2024 Tour de France unveiled on Wednesday.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he was cancelling plans to visit Israel because of its "inhumane" war against Hamas militants in Gaza. "We had a project to go to Israel, but it was cancelled, we will not go," Erdogan told ruling party lawmakers in parliament, adding that he viewed Hamas as "liberators" fighting for their own land.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for talks with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the latest leg of a whistlestop tour amid the crisis in Gaza.

The 23-year-old Finn will defend his WRC crown if he matches or betters his Toyota teammate and friend Elfyn Evans' score in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. Wins in Portugal, Estonia and Greece have carried Rovanpera 31 points clear with 30 points on offer this weekend. He tops the standings on 217 points, with Evans, the only driver standing in his way, on 186 ahead of this penultimate round of the season. "When the fight is between team-mates it's always quite friendly and fair with the same cars... Читать дальше...

Since Israel imposed a blockade on Gaza in the wake of Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attack, many Gazans in search of medical care for their children have found themselves stuck in Ramallah, in the West Bank. Some have not heard from their loved ones for days or even weeks, and are torn between the hope of securing treatment for their children and the desire to return home to their families in Gaza.

Israeli police have released what they say are interrogations with about 10 Hamas fighters that were captured during the group's attack on southern Israel on October 7. The interrogation videos, which France 24 cannot independently confirm the veracity of, present some insights into how the attack appears to have been plannned.

A French museum said Monday it is working urgently to fix a much-derided waxwork of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson after the US actor complained about its pale skin tone.

Maxwell, nicknamed 'The Big Show' for his flamboyant hitting, clubbed eight fours and eight sixes in his run blitz as Australia piled up 399-8 against the Netherlands in New Delhi. The stunning assault bettered the record of South Africa's Aiden Markram who blasted a century off 49 balls against Sri Lanka at the same venue 18 days ago. "It feels pretty good. I have been pretty cooked today so I wasn't expecting much but it probably cleared my head a little bit to be able to go out there and play," said Maxwell. Читать дальше...