Новости за 03.01.2024

"The situation is very tragic, there's no food, water, medicine, or anything," its owner Ahmed Jumaa said, a parrot perched on his shoulder. The World Health Organization has warned of the risk of famine and disease, with only a minimal amount of aid entering the Palestinian territory nearly three months into the fighting between Israel and Hamas militants. And with Israel's relentless bombardment driving ever more Gazans south to Rafah, near the Egyptian border, Jumaa opened his doors to those in need. Читать дальше...

Since Israel launched a war against Hamas in October, there have been fears of the conflict spreading across Israel’s northern border to Lebanon. The targeted killing of Hamas deputy Saleh al-Arouri in a Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut increased the risk, putting the focus on the Lebanese Shiite group’s next moves.

The defender headed home from a corner with 12 minutes remaining to settle a tight clash in which Mallorca twice hit the woodwork. Vincius Junior made his return from injury as Los Blancos struggled to find a way through against their stubborn visitors at the Santiago Bernabeu. Eventually Rudiger converted from Luka Modric's corner to seal victory ahead of second-place Girona's clash with Atletico Madrid, third, later Wednesday. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who renewed his contract last week until 2026... Читать дальше...

"If the enemy thinks of waging a war on Lebanon, we will fight without restraint, without rules, without limits and without restrictions," Nasrallah said in a televised speech. "We are not afraid of war," he said, adding that "for now, we are fighting on the frontline following meticulous calculations". Hamas, and security officials in Lebanon, accused Israel of killing Saleh al-Aruri and six others on Tuesday. Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hagari did not directly comment on Aruri's killing but... Читать дальше...

South Africa were shot out for 55 and were struggling at 62 for three in their second innings, still 36 behind after India were bowled out for 153. Prince gave credit to Indian opening bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah but said conditions were greatly in favour of the bowlers. Siraj took a career-best six for 15 in the first innings as South Africa were bowled out before lunch after winning the toss. "I've never seen the pitch that quick on day one,” said Prince, who played 11 of his 66 Test matches... Читать дальше...

Dupont, who led France's unsuccesful bid for World Cup glory in the 15-a-side version of the game in the autumn will miss the Six Nations as he attempts to make the cut for the sevens tournament at the Games in July. "I thought he was already very comfortable," said Daret after Wednesday's first session at the national training centre in Marcoussis. "He's a player who is laying himself bare. He's getting out of his comfort zone and he's keen to fight." Daret said he had "no worries" about Dupont, 27, adapting to his team's tactics. Читать дальше...

During nearly three months of fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the Israeli army has also been exchanging cross-border fire with Lebanon's Hezbollah, which is allied with Hamas. While the violence had already dampened the mood in the coastal city of Nahariya, the anxiety level shot up with the death of Hamas number two Saleh al-Aruri in a strike in a Beirut suburb on Tuesday. Lebanese security officials and Hamas blamed it on Israel, which has not directly commented on the killing. "In the morning... Читать дальше...

Sierra Leone on Wednesday charged former president Ernest Bai Koroma with treason and other offences for his alleged role in what authorities have called an attempted coup on November 26, authorities said.

Surrounded by high fences and with security cameras at every turn, the Erez crossing was once under constant guard by heavily-armed Israeli security forces. But on October 7, the only crossing which enabled people to travel between Israel and Gaza was one of dozens of sites to come under attack by Hamas militants. In rare images taken by AFP journalists on Wednesday, the fallout of that battle remains. Cars are pockmarked with bullet holes in the abandoned parking area, while much of the tarmac has been ripped up. Читать дальше...

Four kilometres away from a Myanmar military position pro-democracy fighters load up their latest offering to the battle for the skies -- a six kilogramme "drop bomb." Bombs delivered by modified commercial drones are becoming an essential weapon in the arsenal of pro-democracy fighters seeking to topple the junta that seized power in 2021.

Two explosions killed more than 100 people and wounded scores at a ceremony in Iran on Wednesday to commemorate top commander Qassem Soleimani who was killed by a U.S. drone in 2020, Iranian officials said, blaming unspecified "terrorists".

After being bowled out for 55 in the first innings, South Africa were 62 for three in the second innings at the close, still 36 runs short of India’s first innings total of 153. Mohammed Siraj produced a sensational career-best spell of six for 15 as South Africa were bowled out before lunch after choosing to bat first on a pitch which gave considerable help to the fast bowlers throughout the day. South Africa's total was their lowest in almost 92 years, since they were bowled out for 36 and 45... Читать дальше...

Security Minister Patricia Bullrich told the media that authorities had been on high alert as Buenos Aires hosts the Pan-American Maccabiah Games, bringing together some 4,000 athletes. She said the country had received intelligence from the United States and Israel on the potential threat, and that the three suspects had booked a hotel near the Israeli embassy. "We have neutralized the arrival of a possible terrorist cell in the country," the security ministry wrote on social media. The three were arrested on December 30... Читать дальше...

On a day dominated by bowlers, Elgar was out for four and 12 in an ignominious end to a Test batting career which yielded 5347 runs in 86 matches at an average of 37.92. Elgar, captaining South Africa in the absence of Temba Bavuma, chose to bat on a pitch which gave plenty of help to the bowlers. He was bowled by Mohammed Siraj in the first innings when South Africa were bowled out for 55. After India were dismissed for 153, Elgar was caught by Virat Kohli at first slip off Mukesh Kumar after an opening stand of 37 with Aiden Markram. Читать дальше...

Israeli forces intensified their bombing of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday while the country's defese miniser said the country remained "determined to achieve our goals" in the enclave, despite Israel being widely thought to be entering a third, less intense phase, of its assault on Gaza.

Second seed and world number 15 Khachanov, who reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open a year ago, was rocked in his build-up for this year's first Grand Slam of the year by a second-round 7-6 (7/2), 2-6, 6-2 defeat to Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori. Russia's Khachanov, who had a bye into the second round, struggled for consistency and only found his range when he rattled off four games in a row to take the second set. But Ruusuvuori, who came from a set down to beat France's Benjamin Bonzi in the first round... Читать дальше...

Vunipola received a red card late in Saracens' 37-19 win away to strugglers Newcastle in the English Premiership on Saturday following a dangerous tackle on Falcons hooker Bryan Byrne. Suspensions in rugby union traditionally run across all competitions a player is involved in, with the 32-year-old Vunipola now ruled out of Saracens' Premiership matches against Leicester and Exeter as well as the north London club's European Champions Cup fixtures with French teams Bordeaux-Begles and Lyon. But... Читать дальше...

Aruri, exiled from his village Arura since he was released from an Israeli jail in 2010, was killed in a drone strike on a southern Beirut suburb that Lebanese officials said was carried out by Israel. Holding a photograph of her son framed in gold, Aisha al-Aruri, 81, said she struck a note of defiance when weeping village women informed her of his death. "I told them: 'Why are you crying? Do not cry. Bring a box of sweets and distribute them to the people,'" she told AFP, placing her son's picture in her lap. Читать дальше...

Dozens were killed in Iran Wednesday as two bombs in quick succession struck a crowd commemorating slain general Qasem Soleimani on the anniversary of his killing, state media reported.

Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group warned that Israel's killing Tuesday of the deputy Hamas leader in a Beirut suburb they control "will not go unanswered or unpunished".

The hearing in the southeastern city of Adiyaman involves 11 defendants accused of "conscious negligence" while overseeing the construction of the Isias Hotel. Five of the 11 defendants, including the hotel's owner, have been arrested and charged with crimes that could see them jailed for more than 20 years each. The hotel's collapse killed 24 children from Northern Cyprus who had flown to Turkey to attend a students' volleyball tournament. They died together with a group of parents and chaperones... Читать дальше...

The blasts, which state television called a "terrorist attack", came with tensions running high in the Middle East a day after Hamas number two Saleh al-Aruri -- an Iran ally -- was killed in drone attack on a Beirut southern suburb which Lebanese officials blamed on Israel. The blasts stuck near the Saheb al-Zaman Mosque in Kerman, Soleimani's southern hometown where he is buried, as supporters gathered to mark the fourth anniversary of his killing in a US drone strike just outside Baghdad airport. Читать дальше...

Djokovic, who received multiple massages on court on his troublesome right wrist -- hurt in training 24 hours earlier -- fell victim to an inspired de Minaur, who led his side into the weekend semi-finals in Sydney. Ajla Tomljanovic then sealed the 2-0 win for the team with her 6-1, 6-1 defeat of Serb 184th-ranked substitute Natalija Stevanovic. Stevanovic had replaced an exhausted Olga Danilovic, who featured in previous ties here alongside Djokovic. World number one Djokovic produced 31 unforced... Читать дальше...

The 27-year-old defender, who plays for Ligue 1 side Nice, must also pay a fine of 45,000 euros ($49,000) for sharing a video calling for a "black day for the Jews", the Nice criminal court ruled. He will further pay for details of his conviction to be published in regional daily Nice-Matin and national newspaper Le Monde. The comments at issue came in a video of a preacher, Mahmoud Al Hasanat, which Atal posted to his 3.2-million-follower Instagram account five days after Hamas' bloody October 7 assault on Israel. Читать дальше...

India were 111 for four at tea, a first innings lead of 56. Siraj produced a sensational career-best spell of six for 15 as South Africa were bowled out before lunch. India cruised into the lead in 9.4 overs, before the afternoon drinks break, but left-arm fast bowler Nandre Burger took three wickets in a hostile spell before tea to prevent India achieving total dominance. South Africa’s total was their lowest in almost 92 years, since they were bowled out for 36 and 45 by Australia in a rain-affected pitch in Melbourne in February 1932. Читать дальше...