Новости за 28.02.2024

The death toll in the besieged Gaza Strip neared 30,000 on Wednesday, according to figures from the Hamas-run health ministry, as mediators worked to secure a truce that would allow more aid into the enclave. The World Food Program warned a day earlier that famine is "imminent" in northern Gaza. Read our liveblog for the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war.

In recent weeks, Melburnians have reported thousands of crickets showing up in large numbers after dark, flying into homes and shops and taking up residence.

New Delhi [India], February 28 (ANI): Despite having strict rules on road safety, even today many people do not follow them due to which they become victims of road accidents. The figures for the year 2021-2022 released by Delhi's AIIMS Jaiprakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre (JPNATC) show that most of the road accident cases that come to the centre are those who did not follow the rules and did not wear a helmet while driv

(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) FedEx is ending its naming rights agreement with the Washington Commanders' stadium in Landover, Md., after a 25-year partnership. There were two years and approximately $15 million left on the deal, but FedEx is exercising an opt-out clause related to the NFL franchise's recent ownership change. "We continuously review our marketing programs to ensure our investments are ali

Guwahati (Assam)[India], February 28 (ANI): Badminton player Suraj Goala of Assam played a pivotal role in helping Chandigarh University clinch the men's team gold beating Jain University in the fourth Khelo India University Games 2023, Ashtalakshmi at the National Centre of Excellence, Amingaon here on Wednesday. Goala, who also took oath on behalf of the athletes during the KIUG 2023, Ashtalakshmi opening ceremony teame

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) Seattle Mariners reliever Matt Brash is dealing with a serious elbow injury, the Seattle Times reported. The team shut down the 25-year-old right-hander last week when he felt "banged up" after a bullpen session. The report indicated that Brash "could miss an extensive amount of time, possibly the season." Manager Scott Servais said the team would have an official upd

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Jake Knapp said last week's maiden PGA Tour win still is sinking in as he prepares to tee off at the Cognizant Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. "Doing my best to focus on this week," he told reporters Wednesday at the PGA National Resort Spa. "Last week was pretty amazing to say the least. Played really solid the first three days and the last day obviously wasn't pretty bu

(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) Former Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams told ESPN that he has no qualms if he is selected by the Chicago Bears with the top overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. That said, Williams admitted Tuesday in his phone call with the network that he also is intrigued by other teams. "If I get drafted by the Bears, I'll be excited," he said. "If they tra

DUBAI, 28th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Gov Games took its fifth edition to unprecedented heights this year with a new, bonus round of the competition featuring teams from around the world competing in a race up the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 28 (ANI): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that the number of Anganwadi centres in the state has "doubled" over the past seven years, an official statement said.Handing over appointment letters to 3,077 newly selected Anganwadi workers in a program organized as a part of Mission Rozgar at Lok Bhavan, the Chief Minister emphasized the pivotal role of Aanganwadi work

MIES, Switzerland, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- The FIBA 3x3 Women's Series confirmed 20 stops for the season, starting from Springfield, the United States, on April 23-24, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced here on Wednesday.

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The Kansas City Chiefs are releasing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to save $12 million against the salary cap, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. The 29-year-old veteran won back-to-back Super Bowls with the Chiefs the past two seasons after spending his first four campaigns with the Green Bay Packers. Valdes-Scantling caught 21 passes for 315 yards and a touch

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 28 (ANI): The Chhattisgarh Warriors registered a convincing seven-wicket victory over the Rajasthan Legends in the tenth match of the Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL) here at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida on Wednesday. Former Indian pacer Munaf Patel was the star of the show, claiming a five-wicket haul and effecting a crucial run-out to

New Delhi [India], February 28 (ANI): Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector Mannava Sri Kanth Prasad on Wednesday showered praise on youngsters including Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan for their "match-winning knocks" against England in the third and fourth Test matches of the five-match series. Speaking to the media, Prasad opined that resting a few players to manage their workload is very imp

Mezaiara'a [UAE], February 28 (ANI): Hero MotoSports Team Rally continued their impressive performance at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2024, and emerged winners of the second stage. Performing at his peak, Aaron Mare clocked the fastest time of the day. This stage win pushes Aaron further into the lead position of ADDC'24. Ross Branch finished Stage 2 in the fourth place and is currently at the fourth position in the ov

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)[India], February 28 (ANI): India's top rifle shooters continued their impressive showing at the ongoing national rifle/pistol selection trials for Group A shooters at the MP State Shooting Academy ranges here, after Paris quota holder Arjun Babuta won back-to-back trials and triple Asian Games medallist Ashi Chouksey beat the world record score enroute to a trials win. Arjun shot 252.5 in the men's

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 28 (ANI): Delhi Capitals will look to continue the momentum when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in their third match of the WPL 2024 on M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. Radha Yadav, who returned with impressive figures of 4/20 in Delhi Capitals' nine-wicket win against the UP Warriorz in the previous match, said, "The important thing was to win because every match is im

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 28 (ANI): UP Warriorz won the toss and decided to field first against Mumbai Indians in the sixth match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The Mumbai-based franchise are at their top form currently as they have sealed two consecutive wins in the T20 tournament. MI stand in second place in the WPL standings with 4 points. Mea

Guwahati (Assam)[India], February 28 (ANI): After Nagaraj Venkatesha's father passed away in 2017, the middle-distance runner has been doubling up as one of the bread-earners of the family while trying to keep his athletics career on track. The Hubli resident has been doing a commendable job and bagged a 3000m steeplechase gold at the fourth Khelo India University Games 2023, Ashtalakshmi, with a dominant performance in G

Larry Mayer

INDIANAPOLIS - Bears general manager Ryan Poles hopes to sign cornerback Jaylon Johnson to a long-term contract extension.

"In the process of getting Jaylon Johnson done," Poles told reporters Tuesday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. "Conversations are going well at this time. We feel like we've done a really good job coming to the table strong and showing the respect that he's due just in t

Larry Mayer

INDIANAPOLIS - Bears general manager Ryan Poles told reporters Tuesday at the NFL Combine that he has not yet made a decision about the team's quarterback position.

The issue involves whether to retain incumbent Justin Fields or select a quarterback high in the draft, possibly with the No. 1 overall pick the Bears obtained a year ago from the Panthers. It's a topic that has captivated the team'

Tim Twentyman

INDIANAPOLIS - Head coach Dan Campbell spoke to the media Tuesday as a large contingent of Lions coaches, front office staff and scouts are at the NFL Scouting Combine to interview and evaluate 321 of this year's draft eligible players.

Campbell's media session covered a little bit of everything. Here are my five biggest takeaways:

1. Draft, develop and re-sign

(Photo credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports) No. 23 Gonzaga has returned to the Associated Press' Top 25 poll just in time for two crucial West Coast Conference road tests that could determine just how important the conference tournament will be for the Bulldogs. Gonzaga (22-6, 12-2) will travel to San Francisco on Thursday night for a showdown with the Dons at the Golden State Warriors' home arena, the Chase Center, fol

Tim Twentyman

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes got his time at the podium Tuesday afternoon and spoke on a number of topics ranging from the draft to free agency.

Here are all the key questions from Holmes' media session:

How excited is Holmes at the challenge of selecting late in the draft?

For the first time since Holmes took the job in 2021 he doesn't have a top 10

(Photo credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports) For coach Kyle Smith, the hope for his 19th-ranked Washington State team's Pac-12 matchup with Southern California in Pullman, Wash., on Thursday night is that he can get back to doling out passing grades. "We had a couple guys that I felt if it was a letter grade, we had a couple of Fs," Smithsaid following the Cougars' 73-61 loss at Arizona State on Saturday. "You can compet