Новости за 20.05.2024

A career diplomat and conservative figure with close ties to the Revolutionary Guards, Amir-Abdollahian took office following Raisi's 2021 election win. State media at the time hailed his support for "the Axis of Resistance" of Tehran-aligned armed groups across the Middle East arrayed against arch-foe Israel. Amir-Abdollahian's tenure as Iran's top diplomat was marked by intense diplomatic efforts aiming to end Iran's isolation and offset the impact of crippling US sanctions over Iran's contested nuclear programme. Читать дальше...

Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory. “Fellow compatriots, we have the ideal of pursuing peace, but we must not have illusions," Lai said after being sworn into office. "As China has not yet given up its use of force to invade Taiwan, we should understand that even if we fully accept China’s proposition and give up our sovereignty, China’s attempt to annex... Читать дальше...

Tottenham had already scheduled a match against Vissel Kobe in Japan on July 27 and have now added the clash with Bayern on August 3 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. "We are delighted to announce that our men's first team will travel to South Korea as part of its pre-season tour of Asia this summer," said Tottenham in a statement on Monday. It will be the Premier League club's fourth visit to South Korea where they enjoy massive popularity thanks to national hero Son. On their most recent trip in 2022... Читать дальше...

Iran confirmed President Ebrahim Raisi's death on Monday after his helicopter crashed in the East Azerbaijan province while crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog. In the aftermath of his death, Scott Lucas, professor of US and international politics at the Clinton Institute and University College Dublin, tells FRANCE 24 that "the [Iranian] regime will rally around [this death] to show that it has legitimacy and that it has mass support, you're going to see highly organised rallies, you're going... Читать дальше...

New South Wales police said some of "the worst domestic violence offenders" in the state had been rounded up, including one man who allegedly stamped on a woman, causing fractured ribs, facial injuries and a bruised kidney. A series of high-profile attacks on women -- including the stabbing of five women at a Bondi mall -- have thrown the focus on gender-based and domestic violence. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called it a "national crisis", while announcing measures to curb... Читать дальше...

Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory.

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Cummins cost $2.5 million at auction, a record which stood briefly until Kolkata Knight Riders then paid $2.98 million for fast bowler Starc. Former champions Hyderabad finished second after a four-wicket win over Punjab Kings on Sunday with Kolkata topping the table -- setting up the clash at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad where the winners will reach Sunday's final. The losers will get a second chance on Friday against either the third-placed Rajasthan Royals or Royal Challengers Bengaluru... Читать дальше...

Iranian state media confirmed President Ebrahim Raisi dead on Monday after his helicopter crashed in the East Azerbaijan province while crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog. Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, a hard-liner close to the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, also died in the crash. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Jaden McDaniels added 23 points and Anthony Edwards hit his stride late as the Timberwolves became the first team to come back from a halftime deficit of more than 11 points to win a game seven. The Pacers connected on an NBA playoff record 67.1 percent of their shots -- making 53 of their 79 attempts from the floor -- in a 130-109 game seven triumph over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Edwards, who has emerged as a star for the Timberwolves at 22... Читать дальше...

It marked the sixth straight season that the defending champions failed to make it out of the second round. "The teams are more hungry, better, (more) talented than last year," Denver star Nikola Jokic said of the difficulty of repeating, even in a season in which he scooped a third Most Valuable Player award. "Everybody gets better. Everybody wants to beat us, probably." The Timberwolves followed up a 45-point game-six victory with an epic comeback from 20 points down in the third quarter to... Читать дальше...

Third-ranked Schauffele sank a tension-packed six-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th hole at Valhalla for a one-stroke victory over DeChambeau to snap a two-year victory drought. "I was actually kind of emotional after the putt lipped in," said Schauffele. "It has been a while since I've won. "I kept saying it all week. I just need to stay in my lane. And man, was it hard to stay in my lane today. But I tried all day to just keep focus on what I'm trying to do." Schauffele, who had 12 prior top-10 major finishes without a victory... Читать дальше...

The 73-year-old leader is widely expected to win a third term when the poll concludes early next month, thanks in large part to his aggressive championing of India's majority Hindu faith. "My vote is for the BJP and Modi," said Deepak Mahajan, 42, who works in banking. "There is no other choice if you care about the future of the economy and business. I have always voted this way." Big conglomerates have bestowed upon Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a campaign war chest that dwarfs its rivals... Читать дальше...

Speaking in his native Spanish through a translator for more than an hour, Francis told CBS News program "60 Minutes" that the closing by the state of Texas of a Catholic charity offering humanitarian assistance was absurd. "That is madness. Sheer madness. To close the border and leave them there, that is madness. The migrant has to be received," the pope said. "Thereafter you see how you are going to deal with him. Maybe you have to send him back, I don't know, but each case ought to be considered humanely," Francis said. Читать дальше...

The 35-year-old suffered two broken ribs but couldn't return home from hospital as water had filled the property he shares with his wife. "We don't know what tomorrow will bring. We have to start from scratch," said Peres, who worked in waste management in Porto Alegre which is now largely submerged after the Guaiba River burst its banks. Surrounded by a mountain of donated clothes and toys, almost 800 people were staying in this large hangar Sunday in the capital of Rio Grande do Sul. The state... Читать дальше...

World number three Schauffele took his putter at the par-5 18th hole Sunday in the final round of the PGA Championship, struck the ball and wasn't sure what happened next. That's when a roaring Valhalla crowd alerted him that after heartache and near misses, he was at last a major winner. "I knew I had to birdie the last hole. I was trying to squeak a birdie in there somehow," he said. "I kept telling myself, 'I need to earn this, I need to prove this to myself, and this is my time.'" Schauffele... Читать дальше...

A crucial component of their maiden Bundesliga title bid, Wirtz has had to settle for a bit part role in recent weeks as coach Xabi Alonso, with games like this in mind, wrapped the 21-year-old in cotton wool. With Wirtz forced to play through the pain of a muscle injury to his leg, Alonso has used the midfielder sparingly. Wirtz has not played a full 90 minutes since Leverkusen's Europa League quarter-final win over West Ham on April 11, nine games ago, but has still made an impact. He came... Читать дальше...