После отстранения Мадуро администрацией Трампа положение большинства венесуэльцев практически не изменилось
Официальные лица США заявляют о планах «обеспечить процветание» страны путем установления контроля над нефтяной промышленностью. Тем временем многие жители Каракаса полагают, что для достижения значимых результатов потребуются гораздо более масштабные действия.
After Trump’s Ousting of Maduro, Little Has Changed for Most Venezuelans
U.S. officials say they will “unleash prosperity” by commandeering the oil industry. Many people in Caracas say it will take far more than that.
Самолет авиакомпании China Eastern Airlines задел посадочный мост при рулении в аэропорту Хунцяо. В результате инцидента никто не пострадал.
China Eastern says sorry for boarding bridge collision at Shanghai airport
— China Eastern Airlines apologised to passengers on Saturday after one of its aircraft struck a boarding bridge on arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.The Shanghai-based airline said “a mechanical malfunction occurred” as the flight from Chengdu was taxiing slowly towards its gate and the aircraft hit the bridge.The collision was minor and all passengers on board the aircraft were safe, it said.“The flight crew immediately handled it according to established procedures,” China...
Министр обороны Германии Борис Писториус призвал Европу усилить меры собственной защиты в связи с объявлением о выводе американских подразделений. Также сообщается об отдельных случаях насилия на демонстрациях 1 мая в Берлине.
Germany news: US troop pullout 'expected' — Pistorius
— Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says Europe must do more for its own security after the US withdrawal announcement. Police have said some violence marred mostly peaceful May Day demos in Berlin. DW has more.
Жительница Северного Лондона приговорена к пожизненному заключению за совершение убийства своей родственницы и хищение дорогостоящих часов.
Woman, 70, jailed for life for killing sister and stealing Rolex watch in North London
Из-за большого наплыва туристов в первый день праздничной «золотой недели» власти Гонконга вынесли 300 устных предупреждений посетителям острова Шарп-Айленд.
300 verbal warnings issued to Sharp Island visitors on Labour Day
— Hong Kong authorities issued 300 verbal warnings to people visiting Sharp Island on the first day of mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday, when thousands flocked to see attractions in the city’s Unesco Global Geopark.The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said on Saturday that the number of visitors to Sharp Island a day earlier had “exceeded expectations”, with about 3,000 visitors making the trip, prompting additional frontline staff to be deployed.Hong Kong’s...
Судебное разбирательство в штате Нью-Мексико может привести к принудительному изменению принципов работы Facebook, Instagram и WhatsApp.
New Mexico trial citing ‘public nuisance’ laws against Meta, social platforms
— A trial beginning in New Mexico on Monday could prompt a judge to order sweeping changes to how Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp operate – a move Meta Platforms has warned could force it to withdraw from the state.The case, which will be tried before a judge in Santa Fe, stems from a lawsuit filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat, accusing the social media giant of designing its products to addict young users and failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on...
В возрасте 59 лет скончался легендарный гонщик Алекс Дзанарди, ставший чемпионом Паралимпийских игр.
Ex-Formula One driver turned Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies aged 59
— Zanardi, who lost his legs in a racing crash, was credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy.
Власти Гонконга задействовали вертолет для поиска мужчины, который перестал выходить на связь после конфликта со своей партнершей.
Rescuers search for man who went missing while hiking after row with girlfriend
— Hong Kong authorities are searching for a 28-year-old man who went hiking and lost contact with family after a dispute with his girlfriend, prompting rescuers to deploy a helicopter to locate him.Police said on Saturday that they received a report at 11.30am from an informant who said his younger brother lost contact with his family after arguing with his girlfriend the evening before.The informant added the missing man last posted on social media that he was hiking along the fourth section of...
Организации Big Dog Ranch Rescue и Center for a Humane Economy заключили конфиденциальное соглашение о покупке 1500 собак породы бигль.
Rescue group set to buy 1,500 beagles from Wisconsin facility targeted by violent protests
— Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy said they have entered into a confidential agreement with Ridglan Farms to buy 1,500 beagles
В японских городах Нара и Осака приведены в готовность экстренные службы после землетрясения силой 5,7 балла.
Japan earthquake live: Buildings in Nara and Osaka rocked by huge 5.7 tremor
— Emergency services have been activated in the Japanese cities of Nara and Osaka with the earthquake hitting at around 6.28pm on today sending noticeable tremors across the Kansai region
Вопрос о частоте общения с незнакомыми людьми и факторах, препятствующих такому взаимодействию.
Public Offering
— How often do you talk to strangers? What’s stopping you?
Животное было возвращено в естественную среду обитания, несмотря на опасения ученых.
Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ released in the North Sea after weeks stranded in Germany
— The rescue came despite scientific warnings that the intervention might stress the animal
Президент США заявил, что визит в Пекин состоится в запланированные сроки, несмотря на отсутствие прогресса в переговорах с Ираном.
China trip will go ahead as planned – and it will be amazing, Trump insists
— US President Donald Trump said he was still planning to travel to China as scheduled this month despite the stalemate in the negotiations with Iran.When asked about the trip to Beijing, Trump told reporters on Friday: “It is going to be amazing. The visit with China and Chairman Xi [Jinping] – that’s going to be great.“We have the trip with China coming up. And I think it will be an amazing event.”Trump had initially planned to visit Beijing in late March, but put the trip back to May 14 and...
Группа конгрессменов представила законопроекты, направленные на борьбу с иностранным влиянием в американской системе высшего образования. Новые меры предусматривают лишение грантов вузам, имеющим филиалы в странах-противниках или получающим средства от их правительств.
Universities face funding threat as lawmakers target schools with ties to adversarial nations
— A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces bills to crack down on foreign influence in American higher education by targeting ties to adversarial nations.
Поставки иранских ударных дронов Mohajer-6 одной из сторон конфликта в Судане привели к участившимся атакам на мирные объекты. В США задержана подозреваемая в организации сделки по поставке вооружений.
Iran’s killer drones increase slaughter in Sudan amid world’s forgotten war
— Iran is accused of supplying Mohajer-6 attack drones to Sudan's armed forces as the civil war's death toll reportedly reaches as many as 400,000 people.
В Канаде обсуждается будущее программы медицинской помощи в смерти. Одна из жительниц страны опасается, что законодательные изменения произойдут слишком поздно.
Most Canadians Support MAID. But the Issue of Access for People With Mental Illness Is Fraught.
— As Canada weighs the future of medically assisted death, one woman fears the law will change too late for her.
После инцидента с применением оружия на ежегодном ужине Ассоциации корреспондентов Белого дома эксперты по безопасности обсуждают эффективность протоколов защиты.
Secret Service 'model worked' during WHCA Dinner shooting but 'luck' played a role, experts say
— Questions swirl over Secret Service security after an armed gunman allegedly attempted to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
В новом фильме внучки Винни Мадикизела-Манделы исследуют сложную и противоречивую роль этой знаковой фигуры в истории Южной Африки.
New Netflix documentary reexamines Winnie Mandela's divisive legacy
— Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is one of the most revered — and controversial — women in South African history. In a new documentary her granddaughters examine the liberation icon in all her complexity.
Приближающийся юридический срок для получения санкции Конгресса может усилить давление на администрацию США.
A defiant Iran leaves Trump with few options
— A legal deadline for congressional authorization threatens to increase pressure on the administration — and underscore lagging support for the unpopular war.
Восточная часть Fanling Bypass стоимостью 7 млрд гонконгских долларов будет введена в эксплуатацию в это воскресенье. Проект призван снизить нагрузку на транспортную сеть перед заселением жителей нового жилого района.
New Fanling Bypass section to prevent road congestion ahead of public housing push
— Hong Kong authorities expect the eastern section of the HK$7 billion (US$893 million) Fanling Bypass, which opens to traffic on Sunday, will prevent congestion ahead of residents moving into a nearby new development area later this year.At the opening ceremony on Saturday, Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said the 4km (2.49 miles) dual two-lane carriageway was completed just in time to support the Fanling North New Development Area, which is set to welcome its first public...
В престижном жилом массиве Шоусон-Хилл произошло ограбление частного дома, в ходе которого злоумышленники похитили предметы роскоши и иностранную валюту.
Upscale Shouson Hill house burgled, HK$1.1 million in watches, foreign currency stolen
— A home in the upscale Shouson Hill area in Hong Kong’s Southern district has allegedly been burgled, with luxury watches and foreign currency worth a total of more than HK$1.1 million (US$140,400) stolen.Police are looking into whether the burglars scaled the wall of a vacant neighbouring detached house at Orchid Hill to enter 26 Shouson Hill Road in Deep Water Bay, the South China Morning Post learned.The force responded to a call from a domestic helper at 10.11am on Saturday, after she...