Новости за 13.05.2024

Israel’s leaders commemorated Memorial Day on Monday, a usually somber holiday that this year was almost entirely absorbed by the ongoing war in Gaza. More than 300,000 Palestinians fled Rafah over the weekend as Israeli forces pushed deeper into the southern city, according to U.N. estimates. Irris Makler, France's 24 correspondant in Jerusalem has more on the situation on the ground in Gaza, and on this jewish commemoration.

Activists from climate group Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) burst onto the Pietrangeli court, where American Madison Keys was leading Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 3-1 in the women's last 16. Wearing orange vests, they threw a liquid onto the court and confetti before being removed by security staff. After a half-hour stoppage to clean the court, Keys to complete her win over Romania's Cirstea 6-2, 6-1 and set up a potential quarter-final clash with world number one Iga Swiatek. "Honestly, as soon... Читать дальше...

Hundreds of young Georgians crowded outside the Caucasus country's parliament on Monday after a night-long demonstration against a controversial "foreign influence" law that critics say was inspired by repressive Russian legislation.

City, chasing an unprecedented fourth straight top-flight English league crown, are one point behind leaders Arsenal but crucially have a game in hand. If City beat Spurs they will be able to seal the championship with a win at home to West Ham on the final day of the season on Sunday, when Arsenal host Everton. Guardiola's men are charging towards the finishing line, hitting 28 goals in their past seven Premier League matches and conceding just five times. But the City boss, who said he was relishing the high-pressure title run-in... Читать дальше...

The 27-year-old has scored 125 goals and provided 50 assists in 172 appearances for the Gunners since joining from Bayern Munich in 2017. She is the WSL's record scorer with 78 goals and won the league title with Arsenal in 2018/19. Miedema has made 13 appearances this season for Jonas Eidevall's team following her return from an anterior cruciate ligament injury, scoring once. Arsenal sporting director Edu said in a statement: "On behalf of everyone at the club, we thank Viv for her huge contribution... Читать дальше...

Los Blancos face German side Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on June 1 but Tchouameni is a doubt after suffering a stress fracture in his left foot last week. France international Tchouameni, 24, sustained the injury in the semi-final win over Bayern Munich and last October missed six weeks with another foot issue. "He doesn't have much chance, but he's not ruled out for the final," Ancelotti told a news conference. "Now he has an important week, his foot does not hurt a lot, I think it's different from the last problem he had in the foot. Читать дальше...

The Spaniard, 41, signed a two-year deal when he joined the south coast club in June last year from Rayo Vallecano. Bournemouth, who have registered their highest-ever Premier League points total this season, are 11th in the English top flight with one game remaining. "I'm very happy to sign the contract. For me, it is a matter of renewing the confidence from both sides," Iraola said on Monday. "We have had a good experience with our first season together in the Premier League, and I am happy... Читать дальше...

A major election will be held in Kashmir for the first time since its special political status was revoked... Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed his quelling of an insurgency in Kashmir as one of his greatest achievements, but many in the disputed region see India's election as a chance to signal their disagreement.

The death toll from flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 43 with 15 more missing, officials said Monday. Hours of heavy rain caused large volcanic rocks to roll down one of Indonesia's most active volcanos into two districts on Sumatra island Saturday evening, while flooding inundated roads, homes and mosques.

Heavy rains sparked flash flooding in multiple Afghan provinces on Friday, killing more than 300 people in Baghlan alone, UN agencies and Taliban officials said. Rescue workers and aid have been struggling to reach some of the worst affected areas with the World Health Organization echoing Taliban government and nonprofit warnings that the death toll could rise significantly. Samiullah Omari had found the bodies of seven of his relatives, but his uncle and uncle's grandson were still missing. Читать дальше...

Clashes also raged in northern and central areas of the besieged Gaza Strip, AFP correspondents and witnesses said, as Israel prepared to mark a sombre Independence Day, beginning Monday night, more than seven months into the war sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a Memorial Day event that "our war of independence is not over yet. It continues even today ... We are determined to win this struggle." AFP correspondents reported helicopter strikes and heavy artillery shelling in the east of Rafah... Читать дальше...

Georgia’s parliament green-lit a final vote on a proposed law that critics see as a threat to media freedom and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union, after police dispersed the latest protests against it over the weekend. Regis Gente, RFI correspondant for France 24 in Georgia, has more.

Succès Masra, who came second in Chad's presidential election, announced Sunday he had lodged a request with the Constitutional Council to have the vote annulled.

2024-05-12 10:11 eurovision

Thousands of protesters marched through central Tbilisi on Saturday at a rally against a controversial "foreign influence" bill backed by the Georgian government and likened to Russian laws silencing dissent. Massive rallies have gripped the Black Sea Caucasus country for almost a month after the ruling Georgian Dream party revived the bill dropped last year because of a huge backlash.

2024-05-11 09:08 Eurovision expert Dean Vuletic interview

Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing a nongender identity. Nemo’s victory in the Swedish city of Malmo followed a turbulent year for the pan-continental pop contest that saw large street protests against the participation of Israel that tipped the feelgood musical celebration into a chaotic pressure cooker overshadowed by the war in Gaza.

Israel launched deadly air strikes on Gaza Sunday as its military prepares to push deeper into Rafah in the south of the Strip. Gaza's civil defence agency said two doctors were killed Sunday in the central town of Deir al-Balah, while AFP correspondents reported intense clashes and heavy gunfire from Israeli helicopters near Gaza City.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a Cabinet shakeup that comes as he begins his fifth term in office.

The number of people killed by flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 41 with 17 more missing, a local disaster agency official told AFP Monday

As a member of the Tohono O'odham nation, he didn't want to talk too much about his new job at Saguaro National Park in Arizona. "I was afraid of what my people might think of me," the 28-year-old confides. "Why work for a place that has done us so much harm in the past?" Most national parks were set up in areas that are Indigenous ancestral lands. From the 19th century onwards, Native Americans were expelled from those lands or forced to cede them via treaties with unequal terms. It is a disturbing... Читать дальше...

The species, declared endangered in 1992, used to flourish in Indiana Dunes National Park, where Brennan has worked for two decades. But the butterfly is now believed to have disappeared entirely from the midwestern US park -- becoming a victim of rising temperatures fueled by human activity, among other stressors. Brennan and thousands of others in the National Park Service (NPS) are witnessing firsthand the consequences of the climate crisis and struggling to mitigate its impacts. In picturesque Glacier National Park... Читать дальше...

Since their creation, national parks have embodied the pioneering spirit of America in their vast expanses and breathtaking landscapes. But today, the climate crisis imperils the very symbols of many parks, leaving them facing a future where their names could be cruel ironies. Deep within Montana's Glacier National Park, the once majestic Grinnell Glacier is now greatly diminished. After a grueling trek, visitors are met with a stunning sight: a serene lake of pale blue water, nestled among towering peaks. Читать дальше...

Hours of heavy rain caused large volcanic rocks to roll down one of Indonesia's most active volcanos into two districts on Sumatra island Saturday evening, while flooding inundated roads, homes and mosques. "Data as of last night, we recorded 37 dead victims... But from this morning it has grown again, the figure reached 41 (dead)," Ilham Wahab, West Sumatra disaster mitigation agency official, told AFP. Rescuers were searching for 17 still missing, three in Agam district and 14 in Tanah Datar... Читать дальше...

"Having played 95 Tests -- 27 as captain -- the 32-year-old has decided to focus on spending more time with family and sign a long-term contract with Suntory Goliath in Tokyo," New Zealand Rugby said in a statement. His retirement is not a complete surprise. The All Blacks haven't played since they were defeated in the Rugby World Cup final by South Africa last year and Cane was already on a sabbatical in Japan. Cane said the prospect of a three-year deal with the high-spending Tokyo club was too good to pass up. Читать дальше...