Уровень террористической угрозы перед «Евровидением» в Вене достиг исторического максимума
В преддверии проведения 70-го конкурса «Евровидение» в Вене развернуты масштабные меры безопасности. Из-за крайне высокого уровня террористической угрозы, связанной с потенциальными атаками со стороны Ирана и ИГИЛ, вокруг площадки Stadthalle создано так называемое «стальное кольцо». В столице Австрии задействованы сотни сотрудников службы безопасности и кинологические подразделения. Ранее в районе проведения церемонии открытия был введен режим ограничения доступа.
Eurovision terror fears ‘highest EVER’ with ‘two-fold’ threat from Iran and ISIS as fans warned not to go
A RING of steel is being erected in Vienna as fears of terrorist attacks are "the highest ever" ahead of this weekend's Eurovision. Hundreds of security personnel and ruthless K9 dogs have been deployed across the Austrian capital for the opening ceremony today, after a "lockdown phase" around Stadthalle, where the 70th Song Contest will...
Наращивание стратегических запасов нефти меняет энергетический баланс между США и Китаем перед майской встречей в Пекине.
Global week ahead: Crude diplomacy casts shadow over Trump-Xi summit
— A quiet power play to build up strategic oil reserves changes the energy dynamic between China and the U.S. ahead of the Beijing summit in May.
Российская армия сталкивается с трудностями при попытке совершить масштабное наступление на востоке Украины из-за повсеместного использования беспилотников.
Putin’s Forces Are Barely Inching Along on the Battlefield
— The Russian military has yet to solve a fundamental problem: how to make big advances in eastern Ukraine when drones are everywhere.
Премьер-министр Великобритании Кир Стармер подтвердил свое намерение сохранить пост главы правительства, несмотря на крайне неудачные результаты местных выборов.
Starmer vows to stay on after local elections deliver losses for Labour
— Keir Starmer vowed Friday to remain as Britain's prime minister after disastrous local elections saw his centre-left Labour party humiliated across the UK, with disillusioned voters backing hard-right and nationalist parties. Thursday's ballots – Starmer's biggest electoral test since Labour ousted the Conservatives in 2024 – left the British leader under intense pressure after the party suffered a historic mauling in its Welsh heartlands.
США призвали Аргентину и Чили пересмотреть два китайских проекта по строительству телескопов в Андах, что вызвало опасения у научного сообщества.
U.S.-China Rivalry Reaches South American Skies
— The U.S. has pressed Argentina and Chile to review two Chinese telescope projects in the Andean deserts. Astronomers are worried about setbacks to research.
В Иране наблюдаются массовые сокращения штата из-за экономического кризиса и последствий военного положения.
Mass Layoffs in Iran as Businesses Buckle Under Wartime Pressures
— Iran was already struggling economically before 2026 brought widespread instability. A government-imposed internet shutdown has crippled an entire sector.
Несмотря на судебный запрет на высылку женщины в Того, администрация Трампа отправила её в Гану, откуда её вернули обратно.
She fled genital mutilation in Togo. The U.S. deported her.
— A judge ruled that the woman should not be deported there, so the Trump administration sent her to Ghana — which returned her to Togo.
Смена власти в Венесуэле после отстранения ее лидера поставила вопрос о том, достаточно ли изменилась ситуация для возвращения эмигрантов.
After Capturing Maduro, Trump Celebrated Victory. Did It Bring Venezuelans Home?
— Dire conditions in Venezuela prompted an exodus. In the wake of the attack that ousted its top leader, the question is whether things have changed enough to make a return appealing.
Ряд недавних постановлений судов и инициатив законодателей в различных штатах создают условия для пересмотра границ избирательных округов, что может изменить расклад сил в Палате представителей.
Where Trump, GOP vs Democrats redistricting battle heads next in wake of key court rulings
— Trump hails Virginia Supreme Court ruling that strikes down redistricting ballot measure as a huge win for Republicans defending their House majority.
Несмотря на официальные рекомендации воздержаться от поездок, в Украину продолжает прибывать поток туристов.
Spring in Ukraine means the return of blooms, battles and wartime tourists
— In Ukraine, specialized tour guides are ready for a small but unstoppable flow of visitors who ignore blunt travel advisories.
Премьер-министр Испании Педро Санчес продемонстрировал подход, сочетающий укрепление связей с Пекином и обсуждение острых проблем. Аналитики полагают, что эта тактика может послужить моделью для Брюсселя в текущей геополитической ситуации.
Could Spain’s ‘compliment sandwich’ approach to China work for the EU?
— Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s diplomatic balancing act during his visit to China last month marked a sharp contrast with a European Union grappling with geopolitical upheaval and economic stagnation.Sanchez pushed for closer ties with Beijing while raising concerns over a persistent bilateral trade deficit and the Ukraine war, an approach that analysts said could serve as a diplomatic template for Brussels amid its fraying relationship with Washington.According to Wang Hanyi, a...
Война ставит под угрозу не только доходы от продажи нефти, но и планы государств региона по развитию ненефтяного сектора.
Gulf nations hoped to move beyond oil. The Iran war made that much harder.
— The conflict is not only threatening oil revenue, but also Gulf states’ efforts to expand their economies beyond it.
Боевики взорвали автомобиль у контрольно-пропускного пункта и открыли огонь по полиции, применив также малые дроны.
At least 15 killed in car bomb attack on northwest Pakistan checkpoint
— Militants detonated a car bomb at a checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan and opened fire on police, killing at least 15 and wounding three, officials said on Sunday. Gunmen stormed the police checkpost after the car blast, opening fire, according to officials who said they also used small drones in the attack.
FRANCE 24 представляет обзор наиболее значимых событий недели через призму ключевых снимков.
Week in pictures: Met Gala, Russia's Victory Day parade and the far right makes gains in the UK
— Fashionable A-listers evoked the theme “fashion is art” to embody works of art at the Met Gala, Moscow held a modest annual Victory Day parade that didn’t include heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades and anti-immigration party Reform UK made significant gains across England in local and regional elections: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.
Президент России заявил о скором завершении конфликта на Украине и обвинил западные элиты в поддержке Киева.
Russian President Putin accuses West of arming Ukraine on Victory Day
— Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that the conflict in Ukraine is nearing its end after he oversaw a military parade on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II – a show that didn't include heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades. Talking to reporters, Putin accused Western “globalist elites” of arming Ukraine to defeat and break up Russia and declared that “I think the matter is coming to an end.”
«Тандер» одержали победу над «Лейкерс» со счетом 131:108 благодаря результативному выступлению во второй половине матча.
OKC Thunder bury LA Lakers to take 3-0 NBA Playoff series lead
— Thunder use an explosive second half to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 as Ajay Mitchell scores 24.
Выявленная брешь в защите позволяет хакерам получить удаленный контроль над тысячами автоматизированных устройств по всему миру.
Risky robots: German researcher exposes 11,000 robot lawnmowers that could be hacked and controlled worldwide
Судно MV Hondius прибыло к Канарским островам; начало высадки пассажиров запланировано на воскресенье.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives at Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands
— The cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak arrived off Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands, where the passengers and some of the crew will begin disembarking on Sunday, officials said. Nobody among more than 140 people on board the MV Hondius is showing symptoms of the virus, Spanish authorities, the World Health Organization and cruise company Oceanwide Expeditions said. Three people have died since the outbreak, and five passengers who left the ship are infected with hantavirus, which can cause life-threatening illness. The ship will not dock but remain anchored.
Исполняющий обязанности президента Ахмед аль-Шара провел ротацию в кабинете министров на фоне протестов против неэффективной работы властей.
Syria sees first government reshuffle since al-Assad’s ouster: State media
— Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's reshuffle comes amid protests over poor government performance.
Дефицит бензина и резкий рост цен стимулируют переход жителей Боливии на использование электромобилей.
EVs surge in Bolivia amid fuel shortages, ‘junk gas’ scandal
— Tired of petrol shortages and skyrocketing prices, Simón Huanca took matters into his own hands.The 53-year-old Indigenous artisan imported a Chinese electric car to navigate El Alto, Bolivia’s highest city, using the vehicle to transport both his family and the alpaca wool for his weaving workshop.He also installed a dedicated charger in his own garage, mainly for convenience, but also because there are only three public charging stations serving the vast metropolitan area of El Alto and...
Президент США Дональд Трамп заявил о достижении соглашения между Россией и Украиной о трехдневном перемирии.
Ukraine reports battlefield clashes, drone strikes despite ceasefire
— U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a three-day ceasefire from May 9 to May 11.