Новости за 15.02.2024

The world’s media went into overdrive on Wednesday after the chairman of the US House Intelligence Committee warned of a “serious national security threat” that multiple sources then identified as Russia's ambition to deploy a nuclear anti-satellite system in space. But how realistic is this scenario, and how seriously should it be taken? Some say that the US intel leak is what is most worrying.

France captain Kylian Mbappé has told officials at Paris Saint-Germain that he intends to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season, a source close to the Ligue 1 champions said on Thursday.

Hundreds of medics and patients remain inside the Nasser Hospital in the main southern city of Khan Yunis after thousands of displaced civilians who had sought refuge in its grounds were forced to leave by Israeli troops. "Nasser medical complex is witnessing a catastrophic and alarming situation, as a result of the lack of medical resources," the health ministry said. Earlier this week a nurse at the hospital told AFP multiple people had been shot dead by Israeli snipers, tanks had opened fire... Читать дальше...

In a day of upsets, local hero Tallon Griekspoor also claimed one of the biggest scalps of his life, defeating fourth-seed Hubert Hurkacz in a thriller with the help of raucous crowd support. Shevchenko, the 23-year-old world number 57, chalked up only his second career victory against a top-10 player to set up a quarter-final clash against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov. In a topsy-turvy match, Shevchenko won a tight first set 6-4 before capitulating 6-1 in the second. The deciding set went on serve... Читать дальше...

A French court on Thursday threw out a defamation case brought by professional football player Karim Benzema against Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin.

The 25-year-old, who arrived in Paris from Monaco in 2017, had extended his contract in 2022 until 2024 but last summer declined to activate a clause allowing him to stay another year at PSG. Mbappe has been widely tipped to move to Real Madrid and, according to a source close to the matter, has already entered negotiations with the Spanish giants. "The terms of the departure have yet to be fully agreed," the source said, adding that the club and Mbappe will make an official statement "when everything is finalised in the next few months". Читать дальше...

The 19-year-old came home in 47.53sec, 0.19sec ahead of Italian Alessandro Miressi with Hungarian Nandor Nemeth third at 0.25. It was a first individual medal at a world championship for Pan who should make his Olympic debut in Paris in July. "I've prepared very well. I know this is just the beginning and I'm going to keep on working," he said during the poolside interview. "See you in Paris." Pan set a new world record of 46.80 leading off as China won the freestyle relay on Sunday after a... Читать дальше...

The world's biggest cryptocurrency reached $52,749, a high since December 2021. Its market capitalisation also went back above $1 trillion this week, according to cryptocurrency data platform CoinGecko. Bitcoin's price has soared by more than 20 percent this month and more than tripled since January last year. While it has yet to return to near its historic record of November 2021, at nearly $69,000, the cryptocurrency has largely recovered since a price collapse at the end of 2022. Bankruptcies of several sector giants... Читать дальше...

The official KUNA news agency said a "royal decree was issued to dissolve the national assembly" elected last June following a proposal by the prime minister that was approved by cabinet. The royal decree carried by KUNA accused parliament of constitutional violations, including using "offensive and inappropriate" language. The announcement came after ministers boycotted a parliamentary session on Wednesday in objection to a speech delivered by one lawmaker. The speech by Abdul Karim al-Kandari... Читать дальше...

The French 2022 Ballon d'Or winner wrote on X, formerly Twitter, in October that Palestinian civilians in Gaza were in his prayers over what he called Israel's "unjust bombardments" of the besieged territory, after the October 7 attacks on Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas. Darmanin, a tough-talking right-winger, on television on October 16 alleged the 36-year-old player for Saudi side Al-Ittihad had "well-known" ties with the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood group with origins in Egypt, which he described as a "hydra". Читать дальше...

Besides invading the Circus Maximus, a small group also gathered near Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Palazzo Chigi offices, while a delegation had earlier visited European Union offices to deliver a letter of complaint. Different farmer groups have been staging small protests since early January from Sicily to Turin, complaining of falling incomes and rising costs. Their grievances range from the cost of fuel to European Union environmental regulations designed to mitigate climate change but which they say are damaging their livelihoods. Читать дальше...

A New York judge on Thursday rejected Donald Trump's attempts to dismiss charges he covered up hush money payments to a porn star, setting the stage for the first criminal trial ever of a former US president to begin on March 25.

Train controllers plan to strike on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The Clarets continue their bid for top-flight survival at home to title-contenders Arsenal this weekend, with the odds stacked against Kompany's men. Burnley are seven points adrift of safety, with 14 games left, and the northwest club have won just five points at their Turf Moor ground so far this season. They have, however, drawn their last two home league games, against Luton and Fulham, with Kompany telling a pre-match press conference on Thursday an unlucky Burnley side had to concentrate on the task ahead of them. Читать дальше...

"This is the fifth pharmacy I've looked in," said the young man who was displaced from Jabalia refugee camp to Rafah. He is just one of hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians driven into the territory's southernmost city by Israel's relentless military campaign against the militant group Hamas. "I found only one type out of three types (of medication) prescribed by the doctor. My father has a perforated eardrum from the shelling and is in constant pain," Khader told AFP. He said his sister... Читать дальше...

They will join Vogue Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour in hosting the May 6 gala, which sees the entertainment world's brightest stars parade through the museum in extravagant outfits, and marks the opening of the annual exhibit at the Met's Costume Institute. The evening's dress code will be "The Garden of Time" -- which draws inspiration from the 1962 short story of the same name written by English writer J.G. Ballard, and is in essence about the ephemeral nature of beauty. The theme parallels the show "Sleeping Beauties... Читать дальше...

The head of NATO warned member countries on Thursday against allowing a wedge to be driven between the United States and Europe, as concern grows about Washington’s commitment to its allies should Donald Trump return to office.

As food supplies run low and with what little there is unaffordable for many, charities in Gaza’s Rafah are doing what they can to feed the hungry. The Al-Tikkey charity says it makes around 35 large pots of food every day to serve some of the roughly one million displaced people who have fled to Rafah to escape fighting further north. But with levels of hunger growing and supplies dwindling, it is struggling to keep up with the growing demand.

In this edition we discuss the many reasons why, according to a recent poll, the French are having less sex. We also discuss the roles that abstinence, pornography, mobile phone use, the #MeToo movement, sex education and an increased openness about sex may have on French people's choices in the bedroom.

A French yachtswoman has denied accusations of cheating in the last Vendée Globe solo non-stop round the world sailing race.

The US military said on Thursday it had seized an Iranian weapons shipment in January that was destined for Yemen's Houthi rebels who have been attacking vessels in the Red Sea.

The United States has told Congress and allies in Europe about new intelligence related to Russian nuclear capabilities that could pose an international threat, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

The Korea Football Association's national team committee met a week on from the 2-0 defeat to Jordan in the semi-finals and with Klinsmann under huge pressure. The committee is not a decision-making body but will make its recommendation to the KFA's executive board, which will make a final ruling on the 59-year-old German's fate. A smattering of protesters gathered outside KFA headquarters in Seoul, demanding Klinsmann's removal after just less than a year in the post. "We've reached a consensus... Читать дальше...

Israel has vowed to press on with a "powerful" operation in war-torn Gaza's Rafah, even as calls mounted for it to hold off sending troops into the territory's overcrowded far-southern city. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week ordered the Israeli army to prepare for an incursion into Rafah, where more than one million displaced Palestinians are trapped. Netanyahu has come under growing pressure to refrain from launching a large-scale ground assault on Rafah, but has insisted Hamas's battalions must be eliminated in the city. Читать дальше...

New Zealand, inspired by debut seamer Will O'Rourke's five-wicket haul, were 40-1 in their second innings at stumps on day three, needing a 227 more to complete a record run chase and a 2-0 series win. Tom Latham was not out on 21 while Devon Conway was trapped leg before wicket by Dane Piedt for 17 in the day's final over. The highest successful fourth-innings chase by any team at Seddon Park was 212, achieved by Australia against New Zealand 24 years ago. Bedingham's career-high 110 was comfortably... Читать дальше...