Новости за 07.03.2024

Xcel -- the parent of Southwest Public Service Company, which provides electricity to part of the state -- said it was working with officials investigating the cause of the blaze that charred more than a million acres (over 400,000 hectares). "Based on currently available information, Xcel Energy acknowledges that its facilities appear to have been involved in an ignition of the Smokehouse Creek fire," the company said. Hundreds of homes are thought to have been destroyed in the fire, which is... Читать дальше...

The Border Collie was one of thousands of hounds who flocked to the National Exhibition Centre in England's second city, Birmingham, on Thursday for the start of Crufts, the four-day dog show that attracts owners from across the globe. The heelwork to music competition was one of the first at the event, which on Sunday will crown one dog "Best in Show" -- widely regarded as the pinnacle for any canine and its owner. Afterwards, Bakersfield's trainer and owner Lucy Creek glowed about his efforts in the musical show... Читать дальше...

"There’s been a lot of coverage surrounding this," he said, referring to allegations of inappropriate behaviour against him from a female member of the Red Bull team. "One has to go back to the basics," he told a news conference in Jeddah ahead of this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The 50-year-old added: "A grievance was raised, fully investigated and it was dismissed. We move onwards.” Earlier Thursday, his accuser was suspended on full pay by Red Bull, a week after Horner had been cleared... Читать дальше...

As talks on a truce in Gaza drag on, the United Nations has warned repeatedly that famine looms for Palestinians struggling to survive in the territory.

Liverpool and City face off in a top-of-the-table Premier League clash on Sunday, with third-placed Arsenal also in the mix. City are aiming to become the first side in history to win four consecutive English top-flight titles, while Liverpool are hoping to send outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp off in style. Klopp and City boss Pep Guardiola have consistently battled it out for major honours over the past decade. Defender Alexander-Arnold said in an interview this week that Liverpool's trophies had... Читать дальше...

Haiti has descended into a state of chaos and despair in recent years, with gangs seizing control of large swaths of the nation and imposing their rule through fear, violence and extortion. FRANCE 24 spoke to expert Rosa Freedman on what paved the way for gangs to take hold of the Caribbean nation.

The Visma-Lease rider crossed the line after a bunch sprint ahead of Dane Mads Pedersen who the 22-year-old also beat in the first stage last Sunday. "Today we just committed. We had a great plan and I'm very happy I could take my second win," said Kooij. Germany's Pascal Ackermann finished third after the hilly 193.5km ride from Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut to Sisteron. Australian Luke Plapp of Jayco-AlUla holds the overall leader's yellow jersey in the 'Race to the Sun' with a 13-second advantage... Читать дальше...

Visitors watching through the glass barrier expressed delight as the cub Kala explored her outdoor pen with her mother Tila and father Kasih -- spending quite some time sitting on the latter's large, furry head. "I didn't realise it would be so small, it's the size of our dog -- it's magnificent!" said Arnaud Champalle, a French tourist visiting the Bioparco zoo. Sumatran tigers, named after the Indonesian island where they live, are the smallest species of tigers -- and the rarest. "There are... Читать дальше...

US officials say the drops are aimed at supplementing the insufficient supply of aid being brought in by ground to Gaza. However, the amount of food provided by air is only enough to feed a tiny fraction of the people in need in the coastal territory, which has been devastated by months of conflict. "US C-130s dropped over 38,000 meals, providing life-saving humanitarian assistance in Northern Gaza, to enable civilian access to critical aid," the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on social media. Читать дальше...

Once a housewife in rural India, Sharmila Yadav always wanted to be a pilot and is now living her dream remotely, flying a heavy-duty drone across the skies to help cultivate the country's picturesque farmlands. Yadav, 35, is among hundreds of women trained to fly fertiliser-spraying aircraft under the government-backed "Drone Sister" programme. The scheme aims to help modernise Indian farming by reducing labour costs, as well as saving time and water in an industry hamstrung by its reliance on outdated... Читать дальше...

The trial of four men accused of involvement in the 2018 attack in France's eastern city of Strasbourg is set to reopen this week. France 24’s Claire Paccalin, who has been covering the trial, takes a closer look at the court case to date, as well as shares her experiences of covering other terror trials in France.

Hopes dimmed on Thursday for a truce before Ramadan in the Israel-Hamas war that entered its sixth month with dozens more killed, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory threatened by famine. France 24's Andrew Hilliar reports from Jerusalem.

Tyson, 57, and Paul will face off at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, on July 20, Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) announced. Tyson said in a statement he was looking forward to fighting an opponent who is 30 years his junior, insisting that he had been impressed by Paul's performances in his fledgling boxing career. "He's grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a 'kid'... Читать дальше...

The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, released her report on allegations of sexual violence committed on October 7th during the Hamas attacks on Israel and in its aftermath this week. Patten found “reasonable grounds” to believe that Israeli women were subjected to sexual violence, including rape, gang rape and “sexualized torture”. She sat down with France 24's Jessica Le Masurier to discuss the report.

Senegalese presidential candidates faced a shortened race to election day on Thursday after the constitutional council confirmed the delayed vote would be held on March 24, kick-starting a competition that remains wide open

Across the grey ruins of central Khan Yunis, southern Gaza's largest city, the streets were filled with thousands of residents who piled whatever they could salvage onto cars, donkey-carts and even their own heads. The authorities stressed that much had been lost for ever. As of Thursday afternoon, six bodies had been retrieved and "dozens of missing citizens are still under the rubble", the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said in a statement. One municipal official in Khan Yunis offered a detailed rundown of the destruction. Читать дальше...

Verstappen topped the times in one minute and 29.659 seconds to finish ahead of two-time former champion Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin by 0.186 seconds. The 26-year-old Dutchman's Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez was third ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell and the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz with Lando Norris seventh for McLaren. Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton was eighth in the second Mercedes ahead of Lance Stroll, in the other Aston Martin, and Alex Albon of Williams. On a hot day at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit... Читать дальше...

Initially, the Saudi sisters were emboldened by a social reform agenda which has led to dramatic changes in the deeply conservative Gulf country in the past seven years, including granting women the right to drive and the promotion of female sports. But soon enough they came up against unspoken limits. The youngest of the three sisters, Manahel, is a 29-year-old fitness instructor and blogger who has been languishing in detention since November 2022 for challenging Saudi male guardianship laws... Читать дальше...

Hopes are dimming for a new ceasefire agreement in Gaza after a Hamas delegation walked away from talks in Cairo Thursday, though the group says it will continue with negotiating until an agreement is reached. Israel has reportedly been staying away from the Cairo talks because Hamas refuses to provide a list of hostages who are still alive, something Hamas says is impossible. The families of hostages, meanwhile, are growing increasingly desperate for progress on securing ther release after five months in captivity.

Wales-born Feyi-Waboso, 21, will line up on the right wing less than a year after playing for National League One side Taunton Titans. The Exeter flyer, who has won two caps as a replacement, comes in for benched back Elliot Daly -- a veteran of 67 Tests -- after scoring a late try as a substitute during England's 30-21 defeat by Scotland in Edinburgh last month. Borthwick has made three personnel changes and one positional switch following the Calcutta Cup loss, with full-back George Furbank keeping... Читать дальше...

The Gunners are two points adrift of leaders Liverpool and one behind second placed Manchester City as the three-way title fight heats up this weekend. Arteta's team can temporarily take over in first place if they beat Brentford at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. A draw between Liverpool and City would keep Arsenal in pole position on goal difference. But Arteta refuses to contemplate Arsenal having the destiny of the title in their hands just yet. "We can't control that. We just have to focus on our game... Читать дальше...

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday stated his country’s “unwavering support” for Moldova as tensions mount between Chisinau and pro-Russian separatists.

A run of six straight wins has built a four-point buffer between Bologna and Roma, the closest pretenders to their fourth spot in Italy's top flight. But on Saturday Thiago Motta's surprise package take on the only team in the league in hotter form as Inter have won all 12 matches they have played in 2024. Bologna are founder members of Italy's national championship and seven-time league winners, but their most recent Scudetto came in 1964, when they also played their one and only tie in the old European Cup. Читать дальше...

The EU's landmark curbs on how tech titans do business online kick in from Thursday, but just how far Brussels succeeds in bringing the giants to heel will hinge on bitter battles that lie ahead.

Fit-again full-back Keenan replaces Ciaran Frawley in the only change to Andy Farrell's starting XV after overcoming the knee issue that forced him to miss the 31-7 win over Wales. Lock Ryan, who has been reduced to a peripheral role during the championship, suffered a "freak" bicep injury in training on Wednesday and will sit out the trip to Twickenham, in addition to next week's finale against Scotland. "I think it would be a boost for any side in world rugby," head coach Farrell said of the return of Keenan. Читать дальше...