Новости за 11.01.2024

Third at the conclusion of the short program on Wednesday, 20-year-old Beccari and veteran Guarise, 35, totalled 199.19 points thanks to a flawless performance in the free section. They defeated Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava who scored 196.16 points. The Georgian pair had dominated the short program. For Guarise, it was a first European Championship medal in 10 attempts. With Russian skaters still banned, Italy claimed bronze through Rebecca Ghilardi and Filippo Ambrosini (195.68 points). Читать дальше...

South Africa accused Israel on Thursday of carrying out genocide in Gaza and demanded that the U.N.'s top court order an emergency suspension of Israel's devastating military campaign in the Palestinian enclave. On the first of two days of hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), South Africa said Israel's offensive, which has demolished much of the coastal enclave and killed more than 23,000 people according to Gaza health authorities, aimed to bring about "the destruction of the population" of Gaza. Читать дальше...

US and British forces shot down 18 drones and three missiles launched by the Huthis late Tuesday in what London described as their biggest attack so far in solidarity with Palestinians in Hamas-ruled Gaza. "Any American aggression will never go without a response," rebel leader Abdulmalik al-Huthi said in speech broadcast live by the Huthis' Al-Masirah television. "The response to any American attack will not only be at the level of the operation that was recently carried out... but it will be... Читать дальше...

France's new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, unveiled his government on Thursday with several cabinet members reportedly remaining in their posts, including hardline Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin and controversial Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali reports from Paris.

France's new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, unveiled his government on Thursday with several cabinet members reportedly remaining in their posts, including hardline Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin and controversial Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti.

Starters for the 73rd edition of the annual showdown of elite talent -- set for February 18 at Indianapolis -- will be determined by a formula that includes 50% fan voting and 25% each from NBA players and a media panel. Greek star big man Antetokounmpo led the Eastern Conference and NBA overall with 3,475,698 while James set the Western Conference pace and was second overall on 3,096,031. Voting will conclude on January 20 with NBA All-Star Game starters to be revealed on January 25. Joining... Читать дальше...

Box to Box Films, which also made the tennis series "Break Point" and PGA golf show "Full Swing," will follow the MLS 2024 season, which gets under way in February. The eight-part series is the latest part of the collaboration between MLS and Apple, which streams every league game via the "MLS Season Pass" product on Apple TV+. The league is heading into the second year of a 10-year deal with Apple worth a reported $2.5 billion which saw live games and highlights broadcast on the subscription service. Читать дальше...

"The Israeli enemy recently targeted a civil defence centre affiliated with the Islamic Health Committee in the town of Hanin, killing two martyrs," the group said in a statement. "What happened is a blatant attack on a centre serving Lebanese citizens, providing relief and treating those wounded and injured in the ongoing Israeli aggression." The Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee said two of its staff had been killed by Israeli fire. Hezbollah said it had launched "dozens of rockets"... Читать дальше...

The Kenyan-born 34-year-old, who specialised in the 3,000m steeplechase, was found dead with a stab wound to his neck near the Rift Valley town of Eldoret on December 31, and two men are in custody accused of his murder. Kiplagat's casket was transported in a convoy from Eldoret to his ancestral home of Kamendi, about 60 kilometres (40 miles) away. Kenya's two-time Olympic marathon champion and former world record holder Eliud Kipchoge, Olympic and world 1,500m champion Faith Kipyegon and former... Читать дальше...

Belichick's departure ends a championship era and concludes one of the greatest dynasty runs in American sport after taking over the Patriots for the 2000 campaign. "There are so many fond memories and thoughts that I have when I think about the Patriots and I'll always be a Patriot," Belichick said. "I look forward to coming back here but at this time, we're going to move on. Excited for the future but always be very appreciative of the opportunity here, the support here." Belichick forged a... Читать дальше...

Dube, a left-handed batsman, made 60 off 40 balls for his second T20 fifty as India chased down their victory target of 159 with 15 balls and six wickets to spare at Mohali. India lead the three-match series 1-0 as they prepare for the T20 World Cup in June. India's bowlers led by spinner Axar Patel restricted Afghanistan to 158-5 despite an attacking 42 by Mohammad Nabi on a chilly winter evening. Temperatures plummeted to just nine degrees (48 Fahrenheit) in the northern city where summer heat can soar to a scorching 40-plus degrees. Читать дальше...

Over the course of a coaching career spanning an incredible 49 years –- 24 of them in New England –- Belichick has set records and benchmarks that may never be beaten in a sport where the average tenure of a head coach is just 3.2 years. A ferocious workaholic with a gruff, impenetrable exterior, Belichick's relentless pursuit of silverware has seen him amass eight Super Bowl wins -– two as an assistant with the New York Giants in 1986 and 1990 and six with New England -– and 333 total victories... Читать дальше...

The Belgian was the favourite for gold 12 months ago but was stunned by Georgia's Anastasiia Gubanova and had to settle for second place after twice falling in the free skate section. However, on Thursday, the 24-year-old world championship bronze medallist grabbed the initiative with a score of 74.66 points. Compatriot Nina Pinzarrone was second on 69.70 while Gubanova was in third place with 68.96.

Senegal captain Sadio Mane predicts that "a really difficult group" lies ahead for the Africa Cup of Nations holders when they face Gambia, Cameroon and Guinea. "The match against Cameroon is going to be very tough and we dare not underestimate our other opponents," the two-time African Player of the Year told reporters.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Constitutional Court confirmed Félix Tshisekedi's election to the presidency of the Republic on Tuesday evening, January 9. According to the final results – proclaimed by the court – the incumbent president won the election with 73.47% of the votes cast. While the majority welcomed the credibility of the presidential election, the opposition called for the polls to be annulled. FRANCE 24’s Aurélie Bazzara Kibangula and Emmet Livingstone report.

Donald Trump's lawyer argued on Thursday that a New York civil fraud case that threatens the former US president's business empire is motivated by politics, as a threat against the judge overseeing the case prompted the court to bolster security on the trial's final day. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier reports.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal worked on Wednesday to pull together a cabinet, a day after Macron appointed the 34-year-old media-savvy loyalist to breathe new life into his second term. Little has leaked on the formation of the new cabinet, though Gerald Darmanin told French media he was confident he would stay on as interior minister. He is in charge, among other issues, of security for this summer's Paris Olympics. FRANCE 24's French Politics Editor Marc Perelman tells us more.

The world number two is playing his first event since the DP World Tour Championship last November, which was also played in Dubai, where McIlroy has won five European Tour titles. McIlroy made headlines earlier this week when he claimed a "world tour" was his "dream scenario" for golf as talks aimed at ending the split in the sport caused by breakaway circuit LIV Golf continue. The European Tour's biggest star shone on the day its chief executive Keith Pelley announced his resignation, as McIlroy... Читать дальше...

A continent away from the fighting between Israel and Hamas, South Africa told judges at the United Nations’ top court on Thursday that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and pleaded with the court to urgently order Israel to halt its military operation. Israel has vehemently denied such arguments. FRANCE 24's Fernande van Tets reports from The Hague, Netherlands.

Two downpours cut the game to 27 overs a side but the tourists still fell short as Hasaranga, who missed six months of cricket after a hamstring injury last July, cut through their batting with his googly. Zimbabwe had a promising start with the openers putting on 43 for the first wicket. Hasaranga joined the attack in the ninth over of the innings, after the first rain interruption, claiming opener Takudzwanashe Kaitano's wicket on his sixth ball to make a vital breakthrough. Hasaranga sent... Читать дальше...

Three candidates are vying to become Taiwan's next president in a critical vote closely watched by neighbouring China and the rest of the world. China relations, economic policy and youth incentives are some of the key issues in the contest to succeed President Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) after her eight years in power.

France's new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal was on Wednesday choosing his cabinet team after his stunning promotion by President Emmanuel Macron to become the youngest French head of government. Attal, 34, will look along with Macron to choose a heavyweight cabinet that can take on the far-right under Marine Le Pen in June European elections and beyond. He will also want to dispell any doubts he is too young for the job. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali reports.

The NFL announced designated teams for 2024 season contests as part of its International Games series. Exact dates and opponents will not be known until the regular-season schedule is released later this year. The Bears and Vikings will play their games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium while the Jaguars return to Wembley Stadium for their 12th game in London under a multi-year deal. The Panthers will travel to Germany to play in Munich's Allianz Arena, the home of Bundesliga side Bayern Munich. The... Читать дальше...

Somalia's military said Thursday it was searching for a number of people "taken hostage" by the militant group Al-Shabaab after a UN helicopter made an emergency landing in hostile territory.

A continent away from the war in Gaza, South Africa accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians there and pleaded with the United Nations’ top court on Thursday to order an immediate halt to the country’s military operation. Israel has vehemently denied the allegations. South African lawyers said during the opening arguments that the latest Gaza war is part of a decadeslong oppression of the Palestinians by Israel. The two-day hearing is the public side of a landmark case, one... Читать дальше...