Усиление давления на систему продуктовых карточек ставит под угрозу выживание жителей Кубы
Многие жители Кубы, прошедшие через «Особый период» — эпоху резкого сокращения советской помощи в 1990-х годах, — заявляют, что нынешнее положение дел стало еще более тяжелым. Давление на многолетнюю систему распределения продуктов затрудняет обеспечение населения необходимым продовольствием.
Cubans struggle to survive as pressure turns on country’s long-standing ration book
Many Cubans who lived through the ‘Special Period’, when Soviet aid plummeted in the 1990s, say the current situation is worse
Специалист поделился опытом прохождения теста на водительские права, отметив жесткость, но оправданность британских стандартов.
Indian-origin doctor shares experience of UK driving test, says system is ‘strict but necessary’
Власти стремятся снизить риск внезапных отмен полетов в летний период.
U.K. government plans to allow airlines to consolidate flights as jet fuel costs soar
— The government says it wants to reduce the likelihood of last-minute flight cancelations over the summer amid uncertainty over the Iran war.
Организация «Репортеры без границы» опубликовала ежегодный индекс, свидетельствующий о критическом снижении свободы слова во всем мире.
Spotlight on the continued decline of press freedom globally
— Press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years. That warning comes from Reporters Without Borders — also known as RSF — which released its annual index ahead of World Press Freedom Day this Sunday.To mark the occasion, one of RSF’s partners, Cartooning for Peace, has released a series of short animated films based on cartoons by three artists from its global network, including work by Russian cartoonist Mikhail Zlatkovsky, Canadian cartoonist Serge Chapleau Coté, and Turkish artist Zehra Doğan.Thibaut Bruttin, Director General of Reporters Without Borders, speaks to France 24 about press freedom nowadays.
Опубликовано фото подозреваемого с ножом в руках. Полиция подтвердила арест человека, обвиняемого в жестоком нападении.
Barcelona 'knifeman' seen prowling streets as woman slashed in throat and killed
— A chilling photo shows a man brandishing a knife he allegedly used to stab a woman to death in a suburb of Barcelona, with police confirming an arrest
Владимир Зеленский сообщил об ударах по российским танкерам в Черном море. В это же время в Донецкой области беспилотный наземный аппарат помог спасти пожилую женщину.
Ukrainian elderly woman rescued using robotic vehicle
— Ukrainian forces have attacked two tankers from Russia’s so-called shadow fleet at the entrance to the Port of Novorossiysk on the Black Sea. The announcement was made by Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the Telegram messaging app. He added that Ukraine would continue to use long-range weapons to strike targets at sea, on land and in the air. Meanwhile, in the Donetsk Oblast, an elderly woman was rescued using an unmanned ground vehicle.Gabrielle Nadler has the story.
Экономический кризис в Иране продолжает усугубляться на фоне морской блокады портов со стороны США.
Inflation surging past 50% in Iran
— The fragile ceasefire may have paused the fighting, but the economic fallout in Iran continues. A US naval blockade of Iranian ports has sharply reduced the Iran’s oil exports, while the cost of everyday goods has continued to rise. Across the country, people are now bracing for further price increases and growing job losses.Liza Kaminov reports.
Состояние находящейся в заключении Наргес Мохаммади резко ухудшилось, что привело к её экстренной транспортировке из тюрьмы в больницу.
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalised
— Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Narges Mohammadi, has been urgently transferred from prison to hospital after what her foundation described as a severe deterioration in her health.She reportedly fainted twice on Friday. The incident follows a suspected heart attack in late March, raising growing concern among her supporters over her worsening condition.
Согласно результатам опроса, более половины жителей страны ожидают краха правительства до окончания его срока. Параллельно эксперты предупреждают о риске рецессии из-за тарифов США.
Germany news: Majority thinks coalition government doomed — survey
— More than half of people in Germany believe the coalition government will collapse before its term is up. The head of a leading economic think tank says US tariffs could trigger a German recession. DW has more.
Масштабное бесплатное выступление певицы на знаменитом пляже Рио-де-Жанейро привлекло огромную аудиторию.
Shakira fans turn Copacabana Beach into a dance floor as estimated two million watch free concert
— Rio Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere said on X that 2 million people attended the performance
Высокопоставленный представитель Ирана заявил о вероятности новых боевых действий с США на фоне роста напряженности.
New Iranian proposal to end the war under examination
— A senior Iranian officer on Saturday said that fresh fighting with the United States is “likely”, underscoring rising tensions after President Donald Trump dismissed Tehran’s latest negotiating proposal and issued fresh threats to attack the country. Daniel Quinlan reports.
Испанский и бразильский граждане были задержаны израильскими войсками во время попытки доставки гуманитарной помощи в сектор Газа.
Two foreign activists seized from Gaza aid flotilla appear before Israeli court
— Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were brought before an Israeli court Sunday after Israeli troops seized them from a flotilla attempting to bring humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip. Avila told his lawyers that he had been beaten so badly in Israeli custody that he passed out twice.
Двое иностранных участников гуманитарной миссии предстали перед израильским судом после перехвата их судов в международных водах.
Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel face ‘extreme brutality’
— Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation appeared before an Israeli court on Sunday, according to the rights group defending them.The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade of Gaza and bringing supplies to the devastated Palestinian territory.They were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Greece early on Thursday, with Israel saying it had...
Вместо продления субсидии на дизель в конце июня предлагается использовать освободившиеся средства для ускорения перехода общественного транспорта на электротягу.
Why Hong Kong subsidies should go towards food, not fuel
— Hong Kong should not renew the HK$3 per litre diesel subsidy when it expires at the end of June. Instead, it should use the funds to launch a crash programme to accelerate electrification of public transport, starting with the minibus fleet.The crisis in the Middle East has had a serious impact on fuel prices. In response, a government task force has recommended a package of measures to provide temporary relief, including the diesel subsidy to be paid directly to local fuel companies and a 50...
Американская пловчиха Гретхен Уолш улучшила собственный мировой рекорд на соревнованиях Fort Lauderdale Open во Флориде.
Gretchen Walsh lowers own 100m butterfly world record for fourth time
— Walsh won in 54.33 seconds at the Fort Lauderdale Open in Florida, where she set her previous world record of 54.60s.
Жесткая иммиграционная политика Дональда Трампа может создать препятствия для въезда болельщиков в США.
The World Cup & Passport privilege
— With US President Donald Trump's strict immigration policies, some fans may never make it past the American border
Видео с роботом, патрулирующим парк в провинции Гирин, стало виральным благодаря необычным аудиопредупреждениям об опасности ядохимикатов.
Quirky China: robot plays dead for pesticide warnings; bot hugs girl, in-car toilet approved
— A robot in a high-visibility vest carrying a loud hailer while patrolling a park in China’s northeastern Jilin province has caused much amusement online.“We have sprayed pesticides in the park. It is highly poisonous,” the robot was exclaiming through the loud hailer.The robot was also saying that when worms eat the pesticide it they instantly lie down and pretend to be dead, state media CCTV reported.An official from the park said the robotic warnings were necessary because it was a prime...
Украинскому военнослужащему Роману Монголду удалось поддерживать связь с супругой, находясь в зоне обстрела.
Trapped in a kill zone for 177 days, his wife’s voice was his lifeline
— While Roman Mongold, a Ukrainian soldier, was pinned down and surrounded by the enemy, he managed to trade voice memos with his wife thanks to a commander’s help.
Санаэ Такаичи заявила о необходимости обновления действующей с 1947 года Конституции Японии.
Article 9 in focus as Takaichi pushes for revision of Constitution
— Without explicitly mentioning Article 9, Takaichi said the charter — unchanged since 1947 — must be updated to reflect today's international environment and security realities.
Выступление певицы Шакиры на пляже Копакабана привлекло множество зрителей.
Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert
— Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.
Колумбийская суперзвезда представила одно из самых масштабных шоу в своей карьере в рамках мирового турне «Women No Longer Cry».
Millions sway as free Shakira concert lights up Copacabana
— The Colombian superstar delivers one of the biggest shows of her career, as fans flock from Brazil and beyond for her "Women No Longer Cry" world tour.