В Непале вернули украденную в 1980-х годах статую Будды XIII века
В столице Непала, Катманду, состоялась церемония возвращения статуи Будды XIII века. Артефакт, похищенный в 1980-х годах, был доставлен из Нью-Йорка и передан обратно в свой первоначальный храм.
Nepal celebrates return of stolen 13th-century Buddha statue from New York
The Himalayan nation restores centuries-old statue, stolen in the 1980s, to its original temple in capital Kathmandu.
Министерство обороны США договорилось с ведущими технологическими компаниями об интеграции передовых систем искусственного интеллекта в секретные сети ведомства.
Pentagon strikes deals with top AI companies
— The Pentagon has said it has reached deals with SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, NVIDIA and other firms to use their AI for its classified networks Read Full Article at RT.com
Во время премьеры классического фильма Билли Уайлдера в Шанхае ветеран индустрии дубляжа Чяо Чжэнь обратился к аудитории с вопросом о популярности этого вида озвучивания.
Why are modern Chinese film audiences shying away from dubbed films?
— At the December premiere of the Chinese-dubbed 1957 Billy Wilder classic Witness for the Prosecution in a Shanghai cinema, dubbing artist Qiao Zhen voiced a more immediate mystery: “Do you still enjoy Chinese-dubbed films?”When audience members, mainly nostalgia-seeking fans, responded with applause and shouts of “Yes!”, the 83-year-old veteran became emotional, offering a moving defence of his art form.“Several years ago we felt this profession had fallen into a low point,” he told the...
Римский Понтифик объявил о назначении нового епископа Западной Вирджинии. Им стал священнослужитель, ранее выступавший с критикой в адрес Дональда Трампа.
Pope names Catholic priest who criticized Trump as West Virginia bishop
— The Catholic Church has consistently championed the humane treatment of migrants and refugees globally
История спасения застрявшего у берегов Германии кита привлекла внимание всей страны.
Timmy the Stranded Whale Is Released After an Elaborate Rescue
— The humpback whale, stuck for weeks in shallow waters off Germany, was towed to the North Sea in a barge. The story captivated the country.
Гольфист Брайсон ДеШамбо опроверг информацию о контактах с PGA Tour на фоне новостей о прекращении финансирования лиги со стороны саудовского фонда.
Bryson DeChambeau denies having talks with PGA Tour
— The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund will not provide funding for the league beyond this season.
Новые правила Академии кинематографических искусств и наук запрещают участие персонажей и авторов, созданных с помощью искусственного интеллекта, в номинациях премии.
Oscars bans AI actors and writers
— Actors and writers created by artificial intelligence may be able to write and appear in films, but they will not qualify for Oscars under new rules issued by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which address the use of AI for the first time. The role of artificial intelligence was one of the central concerns behind the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike several years ago. Daniel Quinlan has more.
Семья иранской правозащитницы Наргес Мохаммади сообщила о ее госпитализации после сердечного приступа в тюрьме.
Iran: Jailed Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi hospitalized
— Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi is in hospital after suffering a "cardiac crisis" in prison, her family says. Mohammadi won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy of women's rights and freedom.
Аналитики обсуждают переход израильской стратегии от устранения конкретных командиров к превентивным ударам по будущим руководителям государств, что создает беспрецедентный правовой и геополитический риск.
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 57: Liquidating tomorrow – When states kill possibility, not persons
— Amid the Iran conflict, Israel has avowed it will kill leaders yet unknown – a revolutionary, open-ended warrant for lawless execution. Read Full Article at RT.com
Подросток подозревается в причастности к утечке миллионов персональных данных из системы ANTS, которые были выставлены на продажу в даркнете.
Data thieft: A 15-year-old minor arrested
— In France, a 15-year-old has been taken into temporary custody over suspected involvement in the hacking of a government website. The Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (ANTS) stores personal identification data used for ID cards, passports, and driver’s licenses. The teenager is accused of taking part in a data breach that resulted in millions of records being offered for sale on the dark web. Simon Moritz reports, with details from colleagues at France 2.
На фоне нестабильного режима прекращения огня между Израилем и «Хезболлой» эксперты опасаются возобновления полномасштабного конфликта.
Lebanon on brink of humanitarian catastrophe after two months of Israel’s war, aid agencies warn
— With a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese militants Hezbollah appearing in tatters, aid agencies warn that a resumption of full-scale conflict will lead to a humanitarian crisis. Alex Croft reports
Спустя семь месяцев после прекращения огня рабочие в Хан-Юнисе продолжают круглосуточную расчистку завалов за минимальную плату.
Rebuilding Gaza Strip: Labour Day is the last thing on Palestinians minds
— In the Gazan city of Khan Younis, workers are still clearing rubble seven months after the ceasefire that followed two years of war. The work continues around the clock, but it brings in only a few euros a day, barely enough to support their families. Liza Kaminov has more.
Срок для получения разрешения Конгресса на продолжение военных операций в Иране истек, однако Дональд Трамп назвал закон неконституционным.
Trump told Congress that hostilities "have terminated"
— Friday marked the expiration of the 60-day deadline for Donald Trump to secure congressional authorization to continue US military action in Iran under the War Powers Resolution. However, the US president argued that the law was unconstitutional and said the conflict had already ended under a ceasefire reached in early April. Simon Moritz has the details.
Министерство обороны США объявило о планах по сокращению военного контингента в Германии на 14% в течение следующего года.
US to withdraw 5.000 troops from Germany
— The US is moving ahead with Donald Trump’s plan to reduce its military presence in Germany. Late Friday, the United States Department of Defense said about 5,000 American troops, roughly 14 percent of the U.S. service members currently stationed there, will be withdrawn from the NATO ally over the next year. The announcement follows remarks by the German chancellor that Iran was “humiliating” United States, comments that drew a sharp response from the US president. Daniel Quinlan has more.
Вооруженные группы перешли под контроль важную военную базу на севере Мали, что стало серьезным поражением для правительственных сил и их союзников.
Mali: Rebels take key Tessalit military camp
— In Mali, the country’s army and its Russian mercenary allies lost control of a key northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, marking a significant setback as Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups appear to be operating in a coordinated effort to challenge the ruling junta. Insurgents linked to Al Qaeda have also called on Malians to rise up against the military-led government and support a transition to Sharia law. Jennie Shin reports.
Процесс проседания почвы в столице Мексики происходит с высокой скоростью, которую можно зафиксировать со спутников.
Mexico City is sinking so fast that the subsidence can be spotted from space
— Mexico City is one of the world’s fastest-sinking metropolitan areas
Вооруженные повстанцы захватили важный военный опорный пункт на севере Мали, продемонстрировав признаки координации действий с джихадистскими группами.
Tuareg separatists and jihadists wage attacks across Mali
— Mali, the country’s army and its Russian mercenary allies lost control of a key northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, marking a significant setback as Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups appear to be operating in a coordinated effort to challenge the ruling junta. Insurgents linked to Al Qaeda have also called on Malians to rise up against the military-led government and support a transition to Sharia law. Professor of Practice in Diplomacy at the University of London, Nicolas Westcott, shares further insights.
Выступление британского комика было приостановлено, а зрители арены эвакуированы после объявления тревоги.
British comedian Peter Kay show evacuated mid-performance as ‘suspicious bag’ prompts Birmingham arena alert
Американский лоукостер Spirit Airlines прекращает полеты в связи с двукратным ростом цен на авиатопливо.
Spirit Airlines begins ‘wind-down’, cancels all flights over fuel crisis
— The collapse of the US-based budget carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices will cost thousands of jobs.
Украинские беспилотники наносят удары по объектам нефтяной инфраструктуры на территории РФ. Высокая стоимость топлива способна ослабить последствия этих атак.
Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt the impact
— Ukrainian drones are flying deep into Russia to strike oil facilities
После гибели популярного питомца из-за врачебной ошибки больница предложила выплатить компенсацию и провести бесплатную стерилизацию бродячим котам.
Death of China celebrity cat leads to hospital compensation, benefitting 1,100 stray felines
— A celebrity cat in China which died following a medical blunder has prompted the hospital involved to offer compensation and provide free sterilisation for stray cats.The feline’s owner, Deng Feng, a Shenzhen-based cattery operator and pet influencer with 5 million social media followers, breeds rare-coloured British Longhair and Shorthair cats.Since 2017, his cattery, GoldenTales, has produced world-champion felines. In 2024, Deng donated three million yuan (US$440,000) to a fund for rescuing...