Новости за 22.07.2024

By Jesmin Papri and Ahammad Foyez

Bangladesh’s top court on Sunday cut back a divisive quota system for government jobs that ignited days of nationwide unrest in which scores of people have been killed.

But the situation in the South Asian country of 170 million people remained extremely tense, with a heavy military presence in the streets, a curfew extended indefinitely and at least 12 more deaths bringing the week’s total to 136.

Law Minister Anisul Haq told reporters... Читать дальше...

Oscar Piastri's mum Nicole revealed the young Aussie still hadn't called her several hours after claiming his maiden F1 grand prix victory.

Australian field hockey player Matt Dawson said he amputated part of his ring finger to be able to play in the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Mark will be taking to the stage to delve deeper into the principles that made his work a global phenomenon. Sharing practical tips and real-life stories designed to challenge conventional wisdom and inspire transformative change.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik), Kirill Krasilnikov - The Democrats will probably come together in support of US Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential candidacy although she could still face a challenge at the Democratic National Convention, political analyst Keith Preston told Sputnik.

The shocking news of President Joe Biden abandoning his race for re-election led news outlets to scramble on a summer Sunday afternoon. It had been an intensely visual week of news in politics, from the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump to the four-day television show of the Republican national convention. This it was an old-fashioned way of making news. Biden announced his decision through a printed statement. It was dropped into his social media accounts before 2 p.m. Eastern time. Читать дальше...

Aussie canoe star Jess Fox has opened up on family, her parents, sister Noemie and her French connection ahead of the Paris Games.

President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race, and endorsed VP Kamala Harris in his stead. Here is who has followed his lead.

The head of the FDNY during 9/11 is blasting the department's "old boys club" and City Hall for helping to "set up" Commissioner Laura Kavanagh "to fail."

By Michael D. Shear, NY Times

President Biden, 81, abandoned his bid for re-election on Sunday as he caved to relentless pressure from his closest allies to drop out of the race amid deep concerns that he was too old and frail to defeat former President Donald J. Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris said she would seek the nomination in his place, and many Democrats quickly lined up behind her after Mr. Biden gave her his endorsement.

"While it has been my intention to seek re-election... Читать дальше...

Jerry Miller, one of the most influential musicians in the San Francisco music scene of the 1960s, died Saturday night in Tacoma, Washington, at age 81. No cause has been given. His death was reported on the Moby Grape Facebook fan page and by journalist Eric Brenner. “Sadly, Jerry Miller passed away last night,” said […]

Australian sprinting phenom Betty Cuthbert won gold in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m at the Melbourne 1956 Olympics, stunning the world as an 18-year-old.

The song’s origins make it an odd fit for the Trump campaign

The Aussie Boomers scored victory over home team France in an Olympics warm-up game.

Biden's sudden announcement has not only thrown Democrat's plans into chaos, but it also upended CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer's Sunday afternoon enjoying a "Wolf Spritzer" cocktail.

WASHINGTON: Leading Democrats were quick to hail Joe Biden’s legacy on Sunday after the US president’s historic decision to end his reelection bid, while Republicans instead demanded his resignation.

From a botched debate performance to an assassination attempt and a president dropping out of the race, how the 2024 race was upended in under a month.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested that Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance was controlled by the CIA after Donald Trump selected him as his running mate.

As President Trump heads into a potential second term in office, Europe must prepare for significant challenges in its relations with the USA. The "America First" doctrine and a shift away from multilateralism could lead to differing priorities in trade, defence, climate, and technology. In response, Europe should focus on strengthening unity, diversifying alliances, enhancing defence capabilities, and maintaining proactive diplomacy. These efforts will be essential to preserving a balanced and constructive transatlantic relationship. Читать дальше...

The high court permitted the closure of a Pocso case after the man married the survivor once she turned 18. The decision focused on the welfare of the survivor and her child, with a warning of case revival if the man abandons them.

Top party leaders have remained suspiciously quiet.

1. Finally headed to Washington, Netanyahu is flying into a political tempest  The Times of Israel
2. Analysis | Netanyahu goes to Washington in the shadow of Middle East disaster  The Washington Post
3. Protests planned for Netanyahu's US visit, former Houthi official says attacking Israel 'a mistake'  The Jerusalem Post
4. July 21: Meeting between Biden and Netanyahu to go ahead as planned, PMO source says  The Times of Israel
5. How Three Democrats Paved the Way for Netanyahu's... Читать дальше...

Monday Little League 8, 9, 10s NorCal State Championships, Teams TBA, 2, 5 p.m., Joe Wagner Field (Larkspur)