Новости за 22.08.2024

The first groups of athletes have arrived at the Athletes' Village, which officially opens its doors a week before the start of the Paralympic Games in Paris. A total of 4,400 athletes will be taking part in the competitions scheduled from August 28 to September 8

One of the nation’s most prolific federal narcotics prosecutors flouted ethics rules when he drunkenly handed his business card to police investigating a hit-and-run crash, a Justice Department watchdog found.

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – A senior Iranian commander says the country is the “absolute power” in the air defense force sector in the West Asia region.

Floodwaters have inundated parts of India and Bangladesh, causing at least 15 deaths. Authorities said Thursday at least 11 people have died in India's state of Tripura and media reports say at least four have died in Bangladesh. Incessant rains caused rivers to flow over their banks and flood protection embankments. In Bangladesh, hundreds of thousands have been marooned, while tens of thousands have taken shelter in schools and elsewhere in Tripura state. Many in Bangladesh got stuck in floodwaters... Читать дальше...

On Day 3, Gov. Tim Walz sought to rid the Democrats of their elite image. But another star was Oprah Winfrey, who mesmerized the crowd with an appeal for common sense and decency.

On Day 3, Gov. Tim Walz sought to rid the Democrats of their elite image. But another star was Oprah Winfrey, who mesmerized the crowd with an appeal for common sense and decency.

‘They’re so lucky to have me’

RBI90Quiz is general knowledge-based and will feature a multi-level competition, commencing with an online phase

Home Office spending on consultants soared in the last year.

The last Tory government spent nearly a quarter of a billion pounds on Home Office consultants in its final year in office, HuffPost UK can reveal.

A staggering £233.75 million was spent on “consultancy services” by the department in 2023/24, according to its annual report.

That is almost exactly double the £117.4m it spent the previous year, and three-and-a-half times the £67m spent in 2021/22.

The figure is... Читать дальше...

The investment was made through its consolidated subsidiary MUFG Bank and brings the total investment by MUFG in DMI Finance to Rs 4712 crores (approximately $565 million) adding to the $400 millon that MUFG invested in the company last April.

SAVVY shoppers have found a secret hack to get their food shop for 50% off and people can’t wait to try it.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said those who feel there is politics behind Tuesday's Badlapur protest over the alleged sexual assault on two kindergarten girls are either abnormal or protectors of the culprits. He said there is no political motive behind the bandh called by the opposition bloc Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on August 24. The bandh is aimed at creating the awareness that the security of women should be a priority and also awakening the government. Those who feel there... Читать дальше...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accepted his party’s nomination as vice president during the third day of the Democratic National Convention. VOA Midwest Correspondent Kane Farabaugh has more from Chicago.

Parties stepped up spending but saw membership dwindle, newly published accounts show.

Delhi Congress leaders and workers staged a demonstration demanding SEBI chief Madhabi Buch’s resignation and a joint parliamentary committee to probe the Adani issue. The protest saw attendance from key leaders like Devender Yadav and Sachin Pilot. The Congress is pushing for a transparent investigation into the Hindenburg Research allegations against Buch and the Adani Group.

22-year-old had been due to race at the Diamond League in Brussels next month

A dream transfer scenario could see Chelsea and Manchester United conduct some major business that sees Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho swap clubs before the transfer window closes

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Thanat Tangtewanon was left in excruciating pain after he was bitten on the testicles by a snake that leapt from the toilet bowl

Neeraj Chopra's Lausanne Diamond League Live Streaming: For fans eager to catch Neeraj in action, the javelin throw event will be live-streamed on the JioCinema app and website, with the telecast available on Sports18.

An Oregon man was arrested Tuesday morning for allegedly targeting Jewish hospitals and care centers in New York City and Long Island with fake bomb threats, according to prosecutors.

You can use AI to make your unsent messages more formal, elaborate, or shorter.

BBC Breakfast fans were delighted to see fan-favourite presenter Emma Vardy back on the programme earlier this week. 

Major banks are paying out more in interest on some deposits. The team at "The Indicator from Planet Money" digs into why big banks aren’t paying you much interest on your plain savings account.