Новости за 15.08.2020

THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK detailed the torture of an unknown imprisoned man at the hands of authorities and became one of France's most horrific tales, initially penned by Voltaire - but now experts believe the writer fabricated and embellished accounts in attempt to seek revenge for the brutality he suffered.

LIGHTNING, flooding and thunder are set to batter Britain as the heatwave triggers summer storms. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings until Monday, with the south and Midlands due for tropical thunderstorms. Here is where they are and how to track them. Where are there thunderstorms in the UK today? The Met Office […]

New Delhi (Sputnik): Former captain of the Indian cricket team and one of the most loved Indian cricketers, Mahendra Singh Dhoni quit Test Cricket in 2014. Since then speculation has been rife as to when the former skipper could end his international career.

Six more persons succumb to coronavirus; toll rises to 168

Why him? That’s what Tara Reade is demanding to know after learning Bill Clinton snagged a prime speaker’s slot at this week’s Democratic National Convention, calling the move “unconscionable.” Reade, who made headlines this year when she accused Joe Biden of shoving her against a wall and forcibly penetrating her with his fingers at a...

Eric Dier wants you to easily find places to eat that your friends also like. Five years ago, Eric Dier wanted you to Eat More Artichoke. Now, he wants you to just find more places to eat. While his infamous Instagram photo from 2015, pictured above, was reportedly just a way to increase awareness about a London cafe run by one of his friends, Dier is expanding his gustatory presence online by co-founding a new app that promises to help you find new places to eat in your area that are recommended by your friends and acquaintances. Читать дальше...

One half of the road where the traffic flow is towards Ashok Pillar has remained closed for the work since March

The winners of the 2019 Building Industry and Land Development – Calgary Region (BILD-CR) Awards were announced this week during an online ceremony celebrating the best and brightest stars in Calgary’s residential construction industry. Previously, the winners were announced at a huge gala, most recently at the TELUS Convention Centre, which attracted as many as […]

China is suspected of orchestrating a sinister campaign to suppress prominent critics living in Britain from speaking out against the ruling Communist Party by harassing, intimidating, and surveilling them while they are in the UK, the Telegraph can reveal. Simon Cheng Man-kit, a former British consulate employee in Hong Kong who was tortured by Chinese secret police, said he had been followed at least three times in the last two weeks. Mr Cheng, who has been granted asylum in the UK, has been vocal about eroding freedoms in Hong Kong. Читать дальше...

Sky Sports report that Steve Bruce is keen to bring Chris Smalling to Newcastle in a bid to sign more British players, but the Manchester United defender is not interested in moving there.

Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says Red Bull's Max Verstappen must be considered the favourite for victory in Spain, judging by his long-run pace on Friday

Manager John Askey says the performances of Port Vale’s trialists in the 2-1 friendly defeat to Blackpool has given him “something to think about.” The Valiants fielded four trialists in the game – goalkeeper Dino Visser, midfielder Ethan Beckford, defender David Fitzpatrick and forward Kieran Hayes. Of the four, Visser arguably had the most eye-catching performance […]

This is a startling documentary which catalogues the events surrounding South Africa’s worst ever maritime disaster. It’s a story about hope and loyalty. It also reminds us how enchanting ideology can be. 1917 was the height of the first World War. By then, the UK had suffered crippling losses. They put out a request for […]

This is a startling documentary which catalogues the events surrounding South Africa’s worst ever maritime disaster. It’s a story about hope and loyalty. It also reminds us how enchanting ideology can be. 1917 was the height of the first World War. By then, the UK had suffered crippling losses and so they put out a […]

Gregg Popovich brushed off a question about whether he will return as coach of the San Antonio Spurs after their attempt to set an NBA record for consecutive playoff appearances fell short in the bubble.

“Massive boots to fill. It’s been a privilege and honour to be part of the dressing room and seeing you as a thoroughbred professional at work,” says Ravi Shastri.

“I’ve heard this repeatedly from my friends in the Gulf: COVID-19 is a real opportunity for joint cooperation,” Rabbi Marc Schneier said.

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale features amazing discounts on men's Patagonia jackets and fleeces, including the Better Sweater—find out more.

R Yitzhak Rabin1922 – 1995Prime Minister of Israel 1974-1977 and 1992-1995 Israel MOD Yitzhak Rabin – IDF Chief of Staff, diplomat and the fifth Prime Minister of the State of Israel – was born in Jerusalem in 1922, the son of an ardently labor-Zionist family.  Rabin completed his schooling at the Kadoorie Agricultural High School …

Court not satisfied with varsity’s explanation for denying benefits