Новости за 08.03.2024

US President Joe Biden announced the plan the previous night during his State of the Union address, in which he pleaded with Israel to let more assistance into the blockaded territory even as he defended its military operation against Hamas. Israel's delay of deliveries of aid by ground has also led United States to join other countries in airdropping assistance, with Washington conducting its fourth drop of the month on Friday. The United States will "establish a temporary offshore maritime pier... Читать дальше...

Bearman, 18, the team’s reserve driver, was given a dramatic call-up on Friday morning to replace Carlos Sainz, who was diagnosed with appendicitis. The Spaniard had driven in severe pain in both practice sessions on Thursday and underwent surgery on Friday, hoping to recover in time for the Australian Grand Prix later this month. "When I woke up, I was mentally preparing for my Formula Two race, and starting from P10,” said Bearman, who is now the youngest driver in Ferrari’s F1 history, "Instead... Читать дальше...

Reigning champions Ireland arrive at 'headquarters' bidding for a fifth straight win over England and knowing a bonus-point victory will ensure they retain the Six Nations title with a game to spare. Ireland are also aiming to become the first team in the men's Six Nations era to complete back-to-back Grand Slams -- a feat last achieved by France in the 1997 and 1998 Five Nations. An Ireland side coached by former England international Andy Farrell will kick-off as overwhelming favourites against... Читать дальше...

The three-time world champion clocked a fastest lap of one minute 27.472 seconds to outpace Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by three-tenths of a second with his team-mate Sergio Perez, who had been on pole for the last two years, third in a tense floodlit qualifying session. It was Verstappen's 34th pole position and his first at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, but the day's action was lit up by the performance of British teenager Oliver Bearman who qualified 11th for Ferrari on his competitive F1 debut. Читать дальше...

Fed up with drug-related gang unrest, the governor in Argentina's bloodiest province of Sante Fe has released a flurry of similar photos in a warning to narcos, along with a promise to finish construction on a long-delayed maximum security prison. The moves have seen some accuse him of "Bukelization" -- a catchphrase in Latin America referring to the gang-busting tactics of El Salvador's hardline President Nayib Bukele. Sante Fe governor Maximiliano Pullaro has imposed harsher conditions on prisoners... Читать дальше...

An international effort gathered pace on Friday to get desperately needed humanitarian relief into Gaza by sea, in the latest bid to counter overland access restrictions blamed on Israel as it battles Hamas militants.

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday sent troops to rescue more than 250 pupils kidnapped by gunmen from a school in the country’s northwest in one of the largest mass abductions in three years.

Riot police fired tear gas and used batons to keep students away from parliament ahead of a vote on the bill. Some protesters hurled stones and Molotov cocktails and setting bins on fire. Media reported that at least eight people had been injured and nine arrested. The proposed measure will make degrees from approved private institutions equivalent to public university diplomas. The bill will also allow foreign universities to open in Greece using a nonprofit status despite charging tuition fees. Читать дальше...

Victory for Ireland at Twickenham would set a new championship record of 12 wins in a row, with O'Mahony's men having equalled England's 11-win mark from 2017 against Wales last month. It would also keep Ireland on course to become the first team in the Six Nations era to win back-to-back Grand Slams. And if Ireland win with a bonus point, they will retain their Six Nations title with a game to spare. Ireland captain O'Mahony has played Test rugby alongside all-time greats Brian O'Driscoll,... Читать дальше...

A decade ago, a Boeing Triple Seven with 239 people onboard, disappeared without a trace en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. "Good Night, Malaysian Three Seven Zero" was the last radio call from the pilot and no distress call was ever made in what became one of aviation's biggest mysteries. Families are still searching for closure, but there's hope of a renewed search in the near future. Jean-Emille Jamine and Olivia Salazar-Winspear bring us this report.

In Portugal, voters head to the ballot box on Sunday in a snap general election called after Socialist Prime Minister Antonio Costa resigned in November when police launched a probe into alleged corruption. The far-right Chega party could emerge as a kingmaker from the election, since polls have seen it winning as much as 20 percent of the vote. Clara Le Nagard and Armelle Exposito report from Lisbon.

The average temperature in the lower 48 US states from December 2023 to February 2024 was 37.6 degrees Fahrenheit (3.1 Celsius), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said, the highest in a record that goes back to the late 1800s. It was 5.4F (3.0C) above the 20th century average for the world's second biggest greenhouse gas emitter behind China. Eight states across the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast saw their warmest winters on record, boosted in part by the El Nino weather pattern. Читать дальше...

The African Union on Friday joined the United States and European Union in welcoming Senegal’s decision to hold a presidential election on March 24 after weeks of turmoil triggered by the vote’s delay.

At least 20 people have died from malnutrition and dehydration in Gaza, the enclave's Hamas-run health ministry said on Wednesday. It reported that most of those dead are children. With limited access to food and healthcare, aid officials have warned for months that Palestinians in the enclave are at risk of famine.

Spurs travel to Aston Villa on Sunday with both clubs vying for fourth spot, which will guarantee a place in Europe's elite competition. Fifth could also secure Champions League football, but Postecoglou, without naming them, cited Manchester United and Newcastle as examples of teams who have failed to progress after finishing in the top four last season. "There are a couple of teams who got into the Champions League this year from last year, had a good season," he said on Friday. "Does that guarantee anything the following season? Читать дальше...

A youthful trio of Team UAE's McNulty, another American Matteo Jorgenson of Visma and Skjelmose, escaped from the elite riders and worked hard together to achieve a surprise victory. "That was a really hard final 50km, and I never expected to take the yellow jersey," said McNulty. "But it was like we were teammates." Pre-race favourite Remco Evenepoel led the chasing group across the line 52sec later and remains in fifth. Known as the 'Race to the Sun' as it leaves the cooler north towards the... Читать дальше...

The casualties were taken to Gaza City's Al-Shifa hospital, the emergency room's head nurse, Mohammed al-Sheikh, told AFP. Sheikh said the deadly airdrop occurred north of the coastal Al-Shati refugee camp. A witness from the camp told AFP he and his brother followed the parachuted aid in the hope of getting "a bag of flour". "Then, all of a sudden, the parachute didn't open and fell down like a rocket on the roof of one of the houses," said Mohammed al-Ghoul. "Ten minutes later I saw people transferring three martyrs and others injured... Читать дальше...

He called the situation facing women in Afghanistan "the most egregious example" with girls excluded from "much of the education system." He also singled out sexual violence against women in Sudan, Israel and against Palestinian detainees. "A global backlash against women's rights is threatening, and in some cases reversing, progress in developing and developed countries alike," he said in remarks marking International Women's Day. "The global crises we face are hitting women and girls hardest -- from poverty and hunger to climate disasters... Читать дальше...

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said France would not rest until the right to abortion, now protected by the French constitution in a world first, was guaranteed in the EU's rights charter and around the globe.

After the disappointment of a World Cup quarter-final exit on home soil at the hands of eventual winners South Africa, Dupont stepped away from skippering France to join up with the French sevens squad with the aim of playing in this summer's Paris Olympics. The combative scrum-half is perhaps the best reader of a game in modern rugby, blessed with a fine passing and kicking game, but also electric around the fringes and a brilliant defender. Faltering Maxime Lucu has largely deputised for Dupont... Читать дальше...

The US military will establish a temporary port off Gaza's coast to bring in desperately needed aid, President Joe Biden announced Thursday. But setting up the port and getting aid through will be a mammoth task, says France 24's international affairs commentator Douglas Herbert, while aid agencies say that delivering supplies by sea is no substitute for letting more aid trucks into Gaza.

"It was an arduous operation, but a success," Valencia doctor Pedro Lopez said in a video published by the club. "It involved the reconstruction of multiple ligaments but we are happy with how it went," he added, revealing that "many ligament structures were damaged". The 27-year-old French-born Guinea international centre-back dislocated his right knee in the 86th minute of the 2-2 draw last Sunday. He collapsed to the ground in agony in his own penalty box, the leg buckling as Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni fell into him. Читать дальше...

The Dutchman, who has struggled in his second season at Old Trafford, suffered a painful 3-1 defeat at rivals Manchester City last week as he brought up a century of matches in charge. Ten Hag had to field a patched-up team against the Premier League champions and United will again be without a host of first-team players for Saturday's clash with relegation-threatened Everton. Marcus Rashford and Jonny Evans have been passed fit after coming off in the Manchester derby but Omari Forson has joined the injury list. Читать дальше...

A ship was preparing to leave Cyprus in the coming days and head for Gaza with humanitarian aid, the European Commission president said, as international donors launch a sea corridor to supply the besieged territory facing widespread hunger and shortages of essential supplies after five months of war.

A single try at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday would move wing Van Der Merwe level on 27 with Stuart Hogg but the 28-year-old could go out on his own as he has scored five tries in his last three Six Nations matches. Hogg might see his record broken as he will be at the game in Rome after completing a fundraising cycle to the Italian capital. Asked if the record was on the team's mind co-captain Darge responded to reporters with a curt "no". "If we do things right we can put guys like that in. Читать дальше...