Новости за 09.08.2024

A rocket-propelled grenade exploded Thursday near the ship off the city of Mokha, which overlooks the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait linking the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said. A missile also exploded close to the same vessel, which later reported an attempted attack by an uncrewed surface vessel that was shot down by an armed security team on board, UKMTO said. The drone "exploded a distance from the vessel," according to the agency, which is run by the British navy. Читать дальше...

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took the oath of office as head of Bangladesh’s interim government Thursday after protests forced out former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this week. FRANCE 24 correspondent in Dhaka, Navodita Kumari, reports. For more information, Sharon Gaffney interviews Dr. Sohela Nazneen, senior fellow at the Institute of Development Studies in Brighton, UK.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said his country would applaud its Olympians on one of the capital's most prestigious thoroughfares next month.

Home to thousands Olympians from all over the world the olympic village is a mystery to many ordinary people. Thanks to the power of TikTok, we have got an inside look into life for athletes over the past few weeks. Story by Caitlin Kelly.

With just three days left of the Olympics, a packed athletics schedule features sprint relays, as the US seeks to maintain dominance in the 4x100m relay -- even without Covid-hit 100m champion Noah Lyles. In the day's first event, 31 men plunged into the waters of the Seine for the 10-kilometre marathon swim, as officials again deemed the river clean enough to compete. A hard-fought race finished with a sprint between Hungary's Kristof Rasovszky and Oliver Klemet of Germany, just won by the Hungarian... Читать дальше...

Police launched a manhunt in Barcelona on Thursday for fugitive Carles Puigdemont, a celebrated campaigner for Catalan independence who made a sensational return to Spain and an equally sensational getaway from a speech in the city with the alleged help of local police officers. Story by Camille Knight, Emerald Maxwell and Alice Brogat.

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic opponent Kamala Harris will debateon Sept. 10 on ABC, setting up the first face-to-face match-up between the rivals in what polls show is a close race. Story by Liza Kaminov and Caitlin Kelly.

The 25-year-old American star electrified the Stade de France on Thursday after storming to victory over rival Femke Bol in a new world record of 50.37sec. The emphatic nature of the win suggested that McLaughlin-Levrone, who wore a sparkling tiara on her lap of honour, is poised to reign over her event for years to come. While McLaughlin-Levrone may yet take another crack at mastering the flat 400, as she did in 2023, she also has her sights set on becoming the first woman to duck under 50 seconds. Читать дальше...

Rasovszky timed 1hr 50min 52.7sec to finish just over two seconds ahead of Germany's Oliver Klemet in the race on the River Seine. The Hungarians had trained extensively on the Danube in their homeland ahead of the rare race on the river rather than the more typical lake contest and that proved to be a smart move. "I think it was really good preparation in how to swim a river and gave us a good advantage to know where and how to swim in the Seine," said Rasovszky. Rasovszky, the reigning world... Читать дальше...

"A vibrant, colorful personality both on and off the golf course, he will be missed dearly by the PGA TOUR and those whose lives he touched in his mission to give back," said PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan. During his three decades as a professional Rodriquez had 37 victories -- including eight on the PGA Tour and 22 on the senior circuit. Born into a poor Puerto Rican family, Rodriquez taught himself to play with rudimentary clubs carved from guava tree branches, striking crushed tin cans on baseball fields. Читать дальше...

A Microsoft report released Friday said Iran was laying the online groundwork to potentially sway voters in the US presidential election. The report identifies four specific examples of Iranian groups’ actions, going a step further than what US intelligence officials have disclosed. Tehran denied claims it has plans to launch cyber attacks intended to interfere with the vote.

The event was broadcast live by a digital projector onto a screen hanging on the back of a truck in his farming village near the small city of Mian Channu in Punjab province. As the javelin soared through the sky in Paris to a new Olympic record and a gold medal for Nadeem, thousands of kilometres (miles) away the cheers of the villagers rang into the night. "He did a great throw and created history. We are proud of him," said Nadeem's 35-year-old brother, Muhammad Azeem. Men danced to the celebratory... Читать дальше...

These new habits are part of a global wellness boom, but the traditional concept of "yangsheng" -- literally meaning "cultivating one's life force" -- has given the trend a unique cultural twist in China. In Shanghai, Annie Huang sat in a trendy cafe-like establishment that sold traditional herbal teas, sipping a bitter concoction purported to protect the body against the summer heat. "Young people today frequently pull all-nighters... so they want to drink something that they feel is good for their body," Huang, in her thirties, told AFP. Читать дальше...

The All Blacks host the Pumas on Saturday in the opening round of The Rugby Championship on Saturday at Wellington's Sky Stadium. With regular captain Scott Barrett injured, stand-in skipper Savea anticipates a fierce battle of the forwards against an Argentina side packed with strong scrummagers. "They are powerful men, who can put you in uncomfortable situations. We know Argentina take a lot of pride in their scrums too, so it’s going to be a battle," he told reporters Friday. Argentina pulled... Читать дальше...

A group of scientists at universities across Australia have been measuring summer ocean temperatures in and around Australia's Great Barrier Reef going back to 1618. And they have concluded that water temperatures have risen to their warmest in 400 years over the past decade, placing the world's largest reef under threat. The reef, the world's largest living ecosystem, stretches for some 1,500 miles (2,400 km) off the coast of the northern state of Queensland. As this rare form of research puts effects... Читать дальше...

Israel has agreed to resume Gaza ceasefire talks on August 15 at the demand of US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's office said overnight Friday. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.

The northern town of Burnley was engulfed in the riots which began an hour away in Oldham, as the far-right stoked racial tensions and minority communities accused the police of failing to protect them. More than two decades later, Miah recalled that dark period as he tried to calm Muslim youths in Burnley after several Muslim gravestones in the local cemetery were defaced and far-right riots targeted mosques in nearby cities. "2001 was a difficult time for Burnley. We have moved onwards since then, picked ourselves up. Читать дальше...

After being bundled out of last year's World Cup in the group stages, the Wallabies slumped to 10th in the world as high-profile coach Eddie Jones quit to take a post with Japan. Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt was appointed to take over, with his calm, measured approach in stark contrast to the more mercurial Jones, who alienated most of the Australian rugby public by the end of the World Cup campaign. Schmidt opened his tenure last month with two wins over Wales and one over Georgia, but South... Читать дальше...

Israeli commanders believe Sinwar, 61, is hiding in a labyrinthine maze of tunnels that Hamas has built under the Gaza Strip over the years. In December, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the army had surrounded Sinwar's house, but since then there has been little to no information on his whereabouts. "There are many unanswered questions," said Michael Milstein, an Israeli analyst and former adviser to the defence ministry. "I am quite sure that there are lots of places that he can hide in... Читать дальше...

AFP Sport looks at the three players -- collectively nicknamed "Triple Trouble" by former USA star Christen Press -- whose goals have been decisive in taking the four-time gold medallists through to a showdown on Saturday in Paris against Brazil: Trinity Rodman As the daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman, the 22-year-old right-winger is the most recognisable name in this generation of USA players. But she has stepped out of her father's sporting shadow since making her USWNT debut when still a teenager. Читать дальше...

The Japan Meteorological Association (JMA) warning is the first issued under new rules drawn up after a 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster killed around 18,500 people. What does the warning say? The JMA's "megaquake advisory" warns that "if a major earthquake were to occur in the future, strong shaking and large tsunamis would be generated". "The likelihood of a new major earthquake is higher than normal, but this is not an indication that a major earthquake will definitely occur during a specific period of time," it added. Читать дальше...

Painting owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter) Elon Musk as an instigator during the deadly protests that followed President Nicolás Maduro's disputed win at Venezuela's presidential elections on July 28, Maduro cut off the country's access to the platform for 10 days – the latest retaliation against Big Tech since the election.

"The likelihood of a new major earthquake is higher than normal, but this is not an indication that a major earthquake will definitely occur," the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. It was the first advisory issued under a new system drawn up following a major quake in 2011. A government spokesman declined to comment on a report by broadcaster NHK that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will cancel a trip to Central Asia from Friday following the warning. Traffic lights and cars shook and dishes... Читать дальше...

"For me, as a Belgian athlete, it's an Olympics that feels almost like being at home," Abdi, 35, told AFP. The European record holder for the marathon with a time of 2hr 03min 36sec has studied each step of the 42.195-kilometre (26.2-mile) route snaking past the world-famous landmarks of the French capital. "It's Paris, I'm excited," he said. Abdi knows it's going to be a tough race on the hilly course through the city and pointed to a particularly tough section at around the 30-kilometre mark. Читать дальше...

Equities across the planet have seen big fluctuations since a closely watched gauge of the US labour market came in well below forecasts and fanned fears the Federal Reserve may have waited too long to cut interest rates. The non-farm payrolls report last Friday came just days after the US central bank hinted at a reduction in September and the Bank of Japan announced its second hike in 17 years, hinting at more to come. Those decisions sent the yen soaring to just under 142 per dollar and caused... Читать дальше...