Новости за 18.12.2023

Jhon Arias' penalty broke the deadlock before John Kennedy secured victory over the Egyptian side in the final minute of the 90 in Saudi Arabia. The Brazilians will face either Champions League winners Manchester City or Japan's Urawa Reds in Friday's final. Al Ahly were left to rue a number of missed chances as the African champions failed to find a way past 43-year-old Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio. The last 10 Club World Cups have been won by European sides. But if the gulf is growing between... Читать дальше...

Kazee was ejected during the Steelers 13-30 loss at the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday for a violent hit that knocked out receiver Michael Pittman. NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan said that repeated offenses from Kazee had led to the suspension which will see the player miss the rest of the regular season plus the play-offs, should the Steelers (7-7) qualify. Kazee had already been fined five times this season for 'unnecessary roughness' charges. "When players violate the... Читать дальше...

Attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants on ships in the Red Sea are disrupting maritime trade and prompting U.S. efforts to build a coalition to deal with the threat, as freight firms reroute around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid the Suez Canal. The Houthi group said it launched a drone attack on two cargo vessels in the area on Monday, the latest in a series of missile and drone strikes on shipping which it says are a response to Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip. About 15% of world shipping traffic transits via the Suez Canal... Читать дальше...

Five extended family members of Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran are among around 300 people sheltering inside the Holy Family church complex in Gaza City. Moran, 41, says they are running out of food and water, have no electricity, and are petrified after two women staying there were reportedly shot dead by an Israeli soldier. "It's dire, absolutely dire," Moran, who became the UK's first MP of Palestinian descent when she was elected in 2017, told AFP in an interview. "They need water, they need food and they need it quickly. Читать дальше...

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Monday pledged the US's "unshakable support" for Israel's military operation in Gaza as he addressed a joint presser with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant. "He [Austin] endorsed essentially Israel's military strategy in going after Hamas," FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert said. Despite hopes that Washington would step up the pressure on Tel Aviv to wind down its military operations in Gaza amid rising civilian casualties, Austin said the war against Hamas was an... Читать дальше...

After winning the Champions League for the first time in June, Guardiola is aiming to "close the circle" by completing his trophy haul in charge of the English champions. City face Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds in the semi-finals on Tuesday with the winners facing either Egypt's Al Ahly or Fluminense of Brazil in Friday's final. "It's Manchester City's first time here and it is a pleasure to be here," Guardiola told a pre-match press conference in Jeddah. "We take it as a privilege, it's an honour to be here. Читать дальше...

In a maze of gloomy tunnels under the streets of Paris, a team of technicians and artisans are working to restore a vast wall of skulls and other assorted human bones that make up part of the famed Paris Catacombs. The walls of bones, known as hagues, comprise the remains of thousands of individuals but have deteriorated over time. Restoring them is a painstaking and delicate task.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Monday reiterated the US's support of Israel in its war against Hamas at a joint press conference in Tel Aviv. Speaking alongside Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, Austin said that "America's support for Israel's security is unshakable" and that the US "will remain Israel's closest friend in the world".

Those surviving face constant danger from the relentless Israeli bombardment of the Palestinian territory, as well as grappling with communications difficulties, concern for their families and shortages of basic goods. "Our work is to document the war, to let the world know what is happening," Gazan journalist Hind Khoudary told AFP. But they know it comes at a cost. On Friday, Al Jazeera cameraman Samer Abu Daqqa became the latest fatality -- killed while reporting in southern Gaza. More journalists... Читать дальше...

"The situation now, as everybody knows, it is tense. It is difficult, it is dangerous," said Aroldo Lazaro, head of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Since October 8, the day after the Israel-Hamas conflict started, the frontier between Lebanon and Israel has seen escalating cross-border fire, mainly between the Israeli army and Iran-backed Hezbollah, which says it is acting in support of Hamas. "We are trying to continue with our liaison and coordination role... in order to avoid miscalculations... Читать дальше...

The accident occurred Sunday evening about 130 feet (40 meters) from Biden as he left his presidential campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware. Police said that it was an "accidental collision" and the driver, a Wilmington man who was not identified, has been charged with driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and inattentive driving. Security personnel rushed the president into a waiting vehicle following the accident and he was whisked away to his local residence. Pool reporters... Читать дальше...

The attacks on the Norwegian-owned Swan Atlantic and another ship identified by the Huthis as the MSC Clara are the latest in a flurry of maritime incidents that are disrupting global trade in an attempt to force a stop to Israel's campaign against Hamas militants in Gaza. In a statement, the rebels said they had carried out a "military operation against two ships linked to the Zionist entity" using naval drones after they refused to respond to calls. They vowed to "continue to prevent all ships... Читать дальше...

French lawmakers and senators prepared to hammer out a compromise over a beleaguered immigration bill on Monday as President Emmanual Macron's government hoped to salvage what is seen as a flagship reform of his second term. French authorities have been seeking to push through legislation to harden France's immigration law, but members of the right-wing and left-wing opposition last week joined forces to vote down the draft law without even debating the measures. A mixed parliamentary commission... Читать дальше...

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr. have arrived in Israel to discuss Israel’s ongoing military operations against Hamas amid a growing political rift between Tel Aviv and Washington over the war. Austin and Brown are expected to meet with Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and the War Cabinet during their visit. Delivering a stronger message to Israel, Austin is expected to urge Israel to take a more cautious approach and ensure civilian safety as it pursues the war in Gaza... Читать дальше...

The 92 suspended MPs include key opposition leaders in both houses of the parliament. Six people were arrested after the December 13 protest, when one man jumped onto the floor of the lower house of parliament from an overhead visitors' gallery. Official footage from the session showed one man shouting slogans and vaulting over tables between stunned lawmakers before a device was set off that caused yellow smoke to billow into the chamber. The following day, 14 MPs were barred from the chambers... Читать дальше...

The outcome of the December 10-12 poll was widely expected after the former army chief with a fondness for infrastructure mega-projects campaigned against a small field of relative unknowns. It secures 69-year-old Sisi his third and, according to the Egyptian constitution, final term in office, starting in April and set to run for six years. His victory comes despite a painful economic crisis, marked by a currency plunge and runaway household prices, and heightened regional tensions sparked by the Israel-Hamas war in neighbouring Gaza. Читать дальше...

Mounting attacks by the Iran-aligned Yemeni Houthi militant group on ships in the Red Sea are disrupting maritime trade as leading global freight firms reroute around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid the Suez Canal. Multiple "projectiles" were fired from Houthi-controlled territory on Monday at a vessel in the southern Red Sea, US officials said. The Houthi movement has launched a series of missile and drone attacks on ships in the area, which it says are a response to Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin who arrived in Tel Aviv on Monday is expected to reiterate the country's support of Israel, "the commitment is not in doubt right now", FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert said, adding the US is unlikely to impose conditions on its Jewish ally in exchange for military aid. Nevertheless, Austin is expected to press Israeli leaders to transition to a new phase of the war after weeks of heavy bombardment and a ground offensive amid growing international pressure, Herbert said.

The Swiss, who won on the same piste on Sunday, posted a combined time of two minutes and 28.14 seconds, finishing 1.05secs quicker than Austrian Marco Schwarz in second place. Slovenia's Zan Kranjec completed the podium, a further 0.17secs adrift. Odermatt became the first man to reel off six successive World Cup giant slalom wins, surpassing the runs of five in a row by Marcel Hirscher and Ingemar Stenmark. Olympic giant slalom champion Odermatt is bidding for a third consecutive big crystal... Читать дальше...

Chilean voters on Sunday rejected a proposed new constitution drafted by a conservative-led committee, election officials said, meaning the charter imposed during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet will remain in force. The rejected second draft, which was particularly restrictive of women's and workers' rights, would render abortion illegal in a country where access is already limited and speed up expulsion measures for migrant workers.

"Jonatan Giraldez will leave his post as coach of Barca Women at the end of the current season... bring(ing) to an end a run of three successful and record breaking seasons," announced the club on its site. Giraldez, 32, took over the first team helm in July 2021 and has won the Champions League, two Spanish league titles, the Copa del Rey and two Spanish Super Cups. Prior to becoming first team coach, he served under his predecessor Lluis Cortes from 2019, notably winning the Champions League... Читать дальше...

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who has ruled with an unquestioned grip for the past nine years, won reelection to a third, six-year term in office, election authorities announced Monday. Sisi recorded a landslide victory, securing 89.6% of the vote, the National Election Authority said. However, the enthusiasm displayed by local media and Sisi's press conference does not reflect public sentiment, FRANCE 24's correspondent Eduard Cousin said. "They [Egyptian people] felt it was a show, they... Читать дальше...

Thousands of migrants have travelled to the Mexico-United States border in California over the past few months as the US Senate continues to debate border security. Queuing at the border as they await processing papers to file asylum requests, migrants from China, Colombia and other countries say conditions are harsh as they rely on the sole help of volunteers for basic needs including food, clothes and medicine.

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has swept to a third, six-year term as Egypt's president, winning 89.6% of votes in an election in which he faced no serious challengers, the National Election Authority announced on Monday.

The EU announced "formal infringement proceedings" against Elon Musk's X platform on Monday, under a law cracking down on illegal online content, after identifying disinformation related to Hamas's October 7 attack in Israel.