Новости за 14.01.2024

The demonstrators demanded the closure of military bases that have been under British control since the eastern Mediterranean island nation's independence in 1960. They carried a banner demanding a "Ceasefire Now" in the Israel-Hamas war raging in the Palestinian territory since October 7 while another read "Stop funding genocide". Some online reports in Britain have pointed to UK and US military flights from Akrotiri to Tel Aviv and charged they were carrying military supplies for Israel. A British... Читать дальше...

All remaining 136 prison guards and administrative workers who were seized as hostages during prison riots in Ecuador were freed on Saturday night, prison authorities said.

The powerful Belarusian, who came from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina in the final 12 months ago, was in a different class on her way to a 6-0, 6-1 victory in just 53 minutes on Rod Laver Arena. Seidel, playing her debut Grand Slam, won only 10 points in a 22-minute first set demolition, making multiple unforced errors as Sabalenka imposed herself. It did not get much better in the second set as the world number two kept up the hard-hitting barrage, with her serve unstoppable. "Super happy... Читать дальше...

Hajime Moriyasu's side are looking for a record-extending fifth Asian title and looked set for a comfortable start to their campaign in Qatar when Takumi Minamino gave them an 11th-minute lead. But Vietnam, who are coached by Japan's 2000 Asian Cup-winning boss Philippe Troussier, turned the game on its head with two goals midway through the first half. Japan came roaring back before half-time, Minamino scoring a second before Keito Nakamura curled home a sublime effort to send them into the break with the lead. Читать дальше...

The Serbian superstar struggled to impose himself against the confident Croat on Rod Laver Arena before finally taming the 18-year-old 6-2, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4 after a four-hour marathon. While far from his best, the world number one showed no sign of the right wrist problem that hampered his build-up. "Well, I started off very well for a 36-year-old guy. But, geez, when you think about it, I'm double his age," Djokovic said. "Reality hit hard tonight," he added, smiling. "But credit to him, he had an incredible game plan... Читать дальше...

It was the 32-year-old's third career super-G win at the Austrian resort. "I was attacking and this is what I was looking for," Gut-Behrami said. "It was what I wanted from the top to the finish so it's a nice feeling to ski like that." Austrian Cornelia Huetter, winner of Friday's super-G, was second, a quarter of a second behind on a course shortened because of high winds at the top of the slope. She edged compatriot Mirjam Puchner, second in Saturday's downhill, by one-hundredth of a second. Читать дальше...

Sunglasses, food, clothing, insulin… Anna Sacks, better known as ‘the trash walker’ on social media, documents her walks in New York City – where she goes through garbage and salvages items that can be reused. She publishes her videos on TikTok, to raise consciousness and make people aware of the wastefulness. The US produces 268 million tons of waste each year, with the average American tossing 2 kg of trash per day.

It was no memorable performance, but delighted supporters nevertheless clogged the streets and parties continued late as host Ivory Coast opened proceedings at the Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 2-0 victory over Guinea Bissau in Abidjan on Saturday.

The 22-year-old American came out on top in her Australian Open first-round clash 6-3, 6-4, two weeks after returning to action in Auckland following a period of just under eight months away. "I'm here and feeling good, so we made it," she said, after stepping back from the sport in May, saying it was "unbearable" being at tennis tournaments, citing mental health issues and burnout. "I'm just here for the journey right now and seeing how much I can progress." The 2019 Roland Garros semi-finalist... Читать дальше...

Four migrants died overnight and a fifth was in critical condition on Sunday after trying to reach Britain from northern France despite freezing temperatures, the French maritime authority said.

Saudi Pro League sides have shelled out to lure big-name players while Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 World Cup, all part of a broader move into global sport. With Roberto Mancini, who guided his native Italy to European Championship glory in 2021, now coach, the Saudis start their Asian Cup campaign against Oman on Tuesday. The national side beat eventual champions Argentina in the group phase of the 2022 World Cup and return to Qatar for the Asian Cup as one of the favourites. Saleh al-Khalif... Читать дальше...

Denmark turns a page in its history on Sunday when Queen Margrethe abdicates and her son becomes King Frederik X, with more than 100,000 Danes expected to turn out for the unprecedented event.

"For sure I will not forget this match," he said. "Thiago is a super-dangerous player, super-talented when in the mood." The 26-year-old fifth seed suffered the indignity of being broken in his first service game but recovered from a 0-3 deficit to take the first set. The Russian, who warmed up for the first Grand Slam of the year by winning the Hong Kong Open, was quickly into his stride in the second set, racing into a 5-1 lead and threatening to sweep his opponent aside. He was pegged back... Читать дальше...

The Italian, a 2022 semi-finalist, withdrew with a foot problem, tournament organisers said. "Wishing @MattBerrettini a speedy recovery after being forced to withdraw from Melbourne with a right foot injury," the ATP Tour said on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Seventh-seed Tsitsipas, who was beaten in last year's final by Novak Djokovic, will instead face Belgian lucky loser Zizou Bergs. Berrettini has not competed since last year's US Open, where he retired from his second-round match due to an ankle injury.

Israeli forces have killed at least nine Palestinian militants during operations in the Gaza Strip, the military said on Sunday, as the war between Israel and Hamas entered its 100th day. The news comes as thousands of Israelis continued their 24-hour protest in Tel Aviv calling for the release of hostages being held in Gaza by Hamas militants. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments.

The 34-year-old veteran was a surprise pick to do the job ahead of openers Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris and Matt Renshaw after Warner bowed out of Test cricket this month. He will pad up in his new role for the first time in the opening Test of a two-match series against the West Indies in Adelaide, which starts on Wednesday. "They (selectors) were obviously very keen to get Cameron (Green) in the side as well and play our best six batters, and for me it didn't sit right to have him come in and bat up top," he told reporters. Читать дальше...

Taiwan on Sunday told China to "face reality" and respect its election result, after voters defied Beijing's warnings and chose pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te as president.

US climate envoy John Kerry, a key player in the Biden administration's push to tackle climate change, will step down to work on the president's reelection bid, media reported Saturday.

The AG Insurance-Soudal rider surged to overall victory after powering away from the field during a punishing three-kilometre summit finish in the event's third and final stage. Gigante won the 93.4-kilometre (58-mile) stage by 16 seconds, followed by Dutch rider Nienke Vinke in second and fellow Australian rider Neve Bradbury in third. An emotional Gigante, 23, paid tribute to her new team after switching from Movistar before the start of the WorldTour season. "To come back full circle and with my new team and they believe in me so much. Читать дальше...

Women's second seed Aryna Sabalenka starts her own title defence later in the evening session on a breezy opening day in Melbourne. World number one Djokovic is gunning for his 11th Australian Open title and 25th major, which would take him clear of Margaret Court on the all-time list. The Serbian, with 24 Grand Slams, is already the most-decorated player in the men's game -- two clear of the injured Rafael Nadal and four ahead of the retired Roger Federer. Djokovic came within a whisker of completing a calendar Grand Slam last year... Читать дальше...

The 22-year-old Italian fourth seed enjoyed a breakthrough 2023, winning his first Masters title, in Toronto, and reaching the championship match against Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals. It sparked expectations that it is only a matter of time before he wins a major and he came through a tough encounter at Melbourne Park to open his 2024 account, beating the 59th-ranked Dutchman 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena. "Good for me to get out there, and obviously it was not easy. I won in straight sets, but it was not that easy," he said. Читать дальше...