Новости за 26.07.2024

© Provided by Xinhua Passengers wait for trains at a train station in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

(Photo credit: Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK) Georgia wide receiver Rodarius "Rara" Thomas was arrested early Friday on a felony charge of cruelty to children-family violence and two misdemeanor counts of battery-family violence. According to records from the Athens-Clarke County Jail in Athens, Ga., Thomas was booked at 3:20 a.m. No bond was set. Georgia law uses the term "family violence" similarly to how other

Durban [South Africa], July 26 (ANI): SA 20 outfit Durban's Super Giants have secured the signatures of New Zealand's stalwart batter Kane Williamson and England all-rounder Chris Woakes ahead of the new season. Williamson is the Black Caps' second-highest run scorer ever across all formats, with 18,128 runs in 358 matches under his belt. The 33-year-old has played 100 Test matches, amassing 8,743 runs at an average of 54

Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 26 (ANI): The National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Oil India Rural Development Society, Duliajan and Numaligarh Refinery Limited in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the state capital. Under the MoUs, financial assistance of Rs. 2.5 crore each will be provided as a part of CSR fund for the procurement of Hemo-Dialysis mac

BEIJING, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese leader Xi Jinping introduced a new package of reforms to propel the country's modernization at a key policy meeting held last week, listing over 300 reform measures and a timeline to complete reform tasks by 2029.

PARIS, July 26 (Xinhua) -- The Paris Olympic Games which are inaugurated this Friday see more than 10,000 competitors from over 200 countries and regions compete in 329 different events, but if every sport that has ever existed in the history of the Olympic Games were still included, the number would be much larger.

© Provided by Xinhua Torchbearers pose for a group photo during the Olympic Village torch relay in Paris on July 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

ISTANBUL, July 26 (Xinhua) -- With the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris opening on Friday, excitement is building within the Turkish delegation, highlighting not only the competition but also global themes of friendship and unity.

© Provided by Xinhua Thomas Briels (R) of Belgium competes with Matthew Dawson of Australia during the men's final match of hockey between Belgium and Australia at the Toky

(240726) -- PARIS, July 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach (R) meets with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 26, 2024. (Photo by Wang Lili/POOL/Xinhua)

(240726) -- PARIS, July 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Security members patrol with dogs in front of the Olympic rings near the Louvre Museum ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 26, 2024. The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is going to kick off on Friday night. (Xinhua/Wu Wei)

(240726) -- WUHAN, July 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Teenagers from China and France cheer before competing in a tug-of-war race at ISA Wuhan School in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, July 26, 2024. During the 11-day China-France teenagers' summer camp, 20 French teenagers aged 12 to 15 experienced Chinese traditional culture and carried out rich s

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(Photo credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports) Corey LaJoie's announcement that he will not return to Spire Motorsports in 2025 created a coveted open seat, especially with the team's flagship No. 7 car improving while led by a legendary crew chief in Rodney Childers. Here are the top candidates to replace LaJoie in Spire's flagship car: JUSTIN HALEY Haley collected the team's lone Cup Series win to date -- a rain-shorten

New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): Ahead of the inaugural season of the Pro Cricket League (PCL), former South African star Jonty Rhodes has been appointed as the brand ambassador, which will be played between September and October in Delhi NCR. As part of its grand debut, the Pro Cricket League appointed renowned coach and former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes as brand ambassador of the league. Speaking on joining a

California [USA], July 26 (ANI): Harry Maguire has stated that he has been assured of his place in Manchester United's future, expressing his desire to contribute to the club's success. Despite a challenging season at Old Trafford, Erik ten Hag's team ended on a high note by defeating Manchester City at Wembley to win the FA Cup. Maguire, who was close to leaving the club last summer, made 22 Premier League appearances la

Dumbulla [Sri Lanka], July 26: Renuka Singh Thakur on Friday expressed satisfaction with her performance in the Women's Asia Cup semi-final against Bangladesh in Dumbulla. Her precise and well-executed spell played a crucial role in dismantling Bangladesh's top order, showcasing her skill and preparation. Thakur bowled three overs in the powerplay and removed Bangladesh's top three batters, including Dilara Akter (6), Mur

New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president, Rajeev Shukla, extended wishes to the Indian contingent for the Paris Olympics and is confident that the athletes will perform well in the Summer Games. With a contingent of 117 athletes, India will aim to surpass their best-ever medal tally at the Olympics. India bagged seven medals, including one gold, two silver and four

(Photo credit: Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) LILLE, France -- Five-time gold medalist Diana Taurasi is eager to take the court at the Paris Games, and insists her love of basketball is more important than winning medals. The 42-year-old American knows that every Olympics is different and her experience at her sixth appearance has taught her to trust the process and enjoy the moment. "I still love the gam

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The Minnesota Twins returned infielder Royce Lewis from his rehab assignment on Friday and reinstated him from the 10-day injured list. Lewis, 25, missed the Twins' last 16 games with a right adductor strain. He went 1-for-6 with a double in two games this week with Triple-A St. Paul. Lewis is batting .292 with 10 home runs and 18 RBIs in 24 games this season with Minneso

(Photo credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports) New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers signed a contract extension, coach Jerod Mayo confirmed on Friday morning. "I can confirm it. I'm the head coach. I can confirm it," Mayo said. "... I am very happy for Peppers and for his family and also for our team and the organization. He really embodies everything that we want on the field. He's very selfless and flying around al

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former UFL tight end Sal Cannella on Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Cannella, 27, most recently played with the Arlington Renegades of the UFL, winning an XFL championship with the team in 2023. This past season, he had 53 receptions for 496 yards and a league-high six receiving touchdowns in 10 games with the Renegades. Cannel

The Canadian women's soccer team has become the centre of controversy after reports from the 2024 Paris Olympics revealed the team used a drone to observe the New Zealand soccer team's training sessions. That has led to New Zealand's team lodging a

When it comes to table tennis at the Paris Olympics, China will once again be the nation to beat.They have won 32 of the 37 gold medals on offer since the sport made its Olympic debut in 1998.

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) PARIS -- Simone Biles submitted an original skill on uneven bars ahead of the Paris Olympics, which would become the American's sixth signature move and first on bars if she can successfully complete it. The new skill is a clear hip circle forward with 1.5 turns to handstand, a variation of an element named for Canadian Wilhelm Weiler, which Biles has performed for much of her