Новости за 28.07.2024

Paris 2024 organisers issued an apology to upset Catholics and Christian groups over a controversial Olympic Games opening ceremony segment resembling "The Last Supper." Featuring drag queens and a naked singer as Dionysus, the portrayal sparked criticism from religious communities. The artistic director clarified the scene was not inspired by the biblical painting and aimed to promote tolerance. The incident highlighted France's blend of secularism, anti-clericalism, and freedom of speech.

If it makes the change soon rather than waiting until September or December, the markets would cheer.

PARIS: South Korea won their 10th consecutive gold medal in women’s team archery in a nail-biting shoot-off as their three first-time Olympians held off China 5-4 at the Paris Games on Sunday.

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LEGENDARY 90s music star Heather Small thought her career was in tatters after making a huge decision that nearly ruined it.

Dr Becs Bradford, 41, left school at 15 with no qualifications and sat her first GCSE aged 35 - now she has officially received her degree in Medicine from the University of Bristol

An emotional Jess Fox is overcome as the Australian national anthem plays after her gold medal performance. © International Olympic Committee

Meanwhile, Trump's favorability took a dip and now clocks in at 36% favorable to 52% unfavorable. It was previously at 40% favorable to 51% unfavorable in last week's poll.

KIMBERLEY WOODS won Team GB their third gold medal of the Paris 2024 Olympic games with a brilliant showing in the slalom K1.

Paris Olympics organizers are speaking out. The officials apologized Sunday (July 28) to anyone who was offended by a drag-filled performance that evoked Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper during the opening ceremony over the weekend. The painting, which depicts the moment when Jesus Christ declared that an apostle would betray him, was recreated featuring [...]

West Ham United’s pursuit of Portuguese forward Jota looks set to hit a financial snag.  The Hammers have been heavily linked with the 25-year-old in recent months and, according to Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, even agreed personal terms in January before a move collapsed. Interest remains with Jota unable to play for Saudi club […]

'I will not be silent': Why a Kamala Harris presidency – with her explicit intention to move past a binary conversation about Israel and the Palestinians – should be welcomed by all sides of the conflict

Smart motorways aim to increase capacity and reduce congestion but drivers on these roads are being increasingly fined for this one thing.

Transfer on death accounts are growing in popularity, but be sure to know all the angles before using one.

In one of the world's last strongholds for bengal tigers, indigenous people, researchers and tourists collaborate to protect the planet.

Donald Trump's viral post-failed assassination attempt image is now being featured on beer can.

1. Russell disqualified from Belgian Grand Prix for underweight car as Hamilton is promoted to winner  Formula 1
2. Russell stripped of Spa win after investigation  ESPN
3. Russell’s Belgian F1 GP win in balance after Mercedes found to be underweight  The Guardian
4. Belgian Grand Prix: George Rusell beats Lewis Hamilton for win  BBC.com
5. Russell set to lose Belgian GP win after failing weight check  The Race

‘I think the value or the success . . . of Trump’s foreign policies and approaches to national security only became apparent to many Americans after Biden reversed them.’

EastEnders legend Patsy Palmer has been snapped near the EastEnders studios sparking rumours of a return to the BBC soap as Bianca Jackson in the coming months.

Artificial intelligence and the growing trends, fear of job loss, diminishing human intelligence, and workforce trends of the future

1. What could kill the $1trn artificial-intelligence boom?  The Economist
2. Tech giants lead a big earnings week as markets grow cautious  MarketWatch
3. Big Tech says AI is booming. Wall Street is starting to see a bubble.  The Washington Post
4. Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence frenzy: a bubble full of problems, bound to burst?  The Mercury News

A Listly List - Although Mauritius is more popular as a beach holiday hotspot than a hiker's haven, the paradise isle is home to an array of scenic trails. From challenging mountain hikes to jungle-bound treks full of adventure, here are some of the best hiking trails to enjoy during a holiday in Mauritius. - Ebony Forest Hike, Le Morne Brabant, Le Pouce Trail, Tamarin Falls Hike, and Ferney Valley Trail