Новости за 01.07.2024

Tel Aviv [Israel], July 1 (ANI/TPS): Israeli security forces intercepted the largest number of guns being smuggled into the country from Jordan since October 7, the Israeli Police announced on Monday. Soldiers identified three suspects crossing a border fence on Sunday night. After searching the area, three sacks containing more than 75 handguns and dozens of weapon parts were found. Forces are continuing to search for th

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Indian Deaf Cricket Team emerged victorious at the County Ground, Leicester in the bilateral series against England, showcasing their prowess on the international stage. The Indian team was invited and hosted by the England and South Wales Cricket Board. The Indian team played in five cricket grounds and proved its mettle each time, Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) said in a rele

London [UK], July 1 (ANI): World No.3 Aryna Sabalenka has opted to withdraw from Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury, the Grand Slam organisers announced on Monday. Sabalenka will be replaced by lucky loser Erika Andreeva in the draw to face Emina Bektas in the first round. "Heartbroken to have to tell you all that I won't be able to play The Championships this year. I tried everything to get myself ready but unfortunately

The former Russian UFC lightweight champion owes nearly $1 million to the country's tax authorities

(Photo credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports) Investors with deep pockets willing to purchase a champion can line up for bidding on the Boston Celtics. The franchise is reportedly available for purchase, ESPN reported Monday, on the heels of a record 18th NBA title secured last month, getting past the Dallas Mavericks in a five-game NBA Finals. No purchase price was reported. Earlier this year, Forbes estimated the franc

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports) Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi anchors the 2024 MLS All-Star team announced Monday. The 30-man roster will represent MLS against the best of Mexico's Liga MX on July 24 in Columbus, Ohio. The roster includes 12 players voted on by the fans, media and players, plus 16 players chosen by All-Star coach Wilfried Nancy of the Columbus Crew, and two players selected by MLS Commis

(Photo credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports) The Boston Bruins began their offseason by landing free agents Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov in deals totaling $82.5 million, according to multiple reports Monday. Lindholm's deal is for seven years, $52.5 million and Zadorov for six years, $30 million, per the reports. Both players finished out the 2023-24 season in Vancouver. Lindholm, 29, tallied 44 points (15 goals, 29

(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports) The NBA champion Boston Celtics are signing guard Derrick White to a four-year extension worth $125.9 million, ESPN reported Monday. The deal includes a player option, per the report. White, who celebrates his 30th birthday on Tuesday, made the All-Defensive second team for the second straight season in 2023-24 and averaged 15.2 points, 5.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 blocks

(Photo credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports) The Washington Capitals acquired Jakob Chychrun from the Ottawa Senators on Monday in exchange for fellow defenseman Nick Jensen and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Chychrun played all 82 games in 2023-24 and matched his career high with 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists). "Jakob is a 26-year-old offensive defenseman who has nearly 500 games of NHL experience,"

(Photo credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports) The Columbus Blue Jackets are signing forward Sean Monahan to a five-year deal worth $27.5 million, multiple outlets reported Monday. The signing reunites Monahan with his former linemate in Calgary, Johnny Gaudreau. The pair were 1-2 in scoring with the Flames from 2015-19. Monahan played in just 140 games from 2020-23 due to hip injuries, including two surgeries. Ho

Vatican City [Italy], July 1 (ANI): A video-gaming Italian teenager will become the Catholic Church's first millennial saint after his cause for canonization was approved by church authorities, CNN reported. Carlo Acutis, who died from leukaemia in 2006 at the age of 15, was renowned for using his computing skills to spread awareness of the Catholic faith and earned the nickname "God's influencer."It may take decades to b

Calgary [Canada], July 1 (ANI): Ace shuttler Lakshya Sen is set to spearhead India's challenge at the Canada Open 2024 badminton tournament, which is set to spearhead the nation's challenge on Tuesday. The Commonwealth Games gold medallist will look to defend his crown in the upcoming edition. He won the championship last year by defeating the Asian Games gold medallist Li Shifeng of the People's Republic of China in stra

Bridgetown [Barbados], July 1 (ANI): Team India skipper Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh penned an appreciation post for him over the historic T20 World Cup win of the Men in Blue. In her post on Instagram, Ritika said it has been emotional and inspiring to see Rohit achieve his dream of winning the World Cup. "Ro, I know what this has meant to you. This format, this cup, these men, this journey and this entire process o

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The iconic Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in South Africa's Durban will be hosting the final match of the highly anticipated World Masters League (WML) T20, informed an official press release by WML. Starting in the first week of August 2024, the league will feature six dynamic teams: Indraprastha Warriors, Gulf Superstars, Sydney Spartans, Colombo Titans, Lahore Lions, and Caribbean Pirates. T

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah congratulated the Indian women's team for their "fantastic win" against South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday. It was a game that saw records tumble on Day 1, with India recording the highest total on Day 1 in women's cricket by putting a score of 525/4 on the board. The opening day also saw the highest opening

London [UK], July 1 (ANI): England men's managing director, Rob Key, confirmed that the ageless pacer James Anderson will continue to be a part of their set-up by taking up the mentor's role. The 41-year-old in May took the world by surprise by announcing that England's first Test against West Indies would be the last of his illustrious international career. After his announcement, all eyes are on The Lord's Test, which w

(Photo credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports) The Carolina Hurricanes locked up defenseman and two-time Lady Byng winner Jaccob Slavin on an eight-year contract extension worth $51.69 million. The team announced Monday that the extension begins with the 2025-26 season and will keep Slavin in Raleigh, N.C., through the 2032-33 season. "Jaccob might be the best defender in the NHL, and he has already cemented himself as on

(Photo credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports) The Nashville Predators are signing forwards Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault and defenseman Brady Skjei, multiple outlets reported Monday. Stamkos, the longtime Tampa Bay Lightning captain, agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal. Marchessault's agreement is for five years and $27.5 million and Skjei's deal is for seven years and $49 million, per The Athletic. Stam

(Photo credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports) The San Jose Sharks are signing veteran Tyler Toffoli to a four-year contract worth $24 million, multiple outlets reported Monday. The Sharks will be the 32-year-old center's seventh team. Toffoli netted 33 goals and 22 assists in 79 games split between New Jersey and Winnipeg last season. It marked his second consecutive 30-goal season. Toffoli, who won a Stanley Cup with

ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2024 (WAM) -- Presight, the region's leading big data analytics company powered by generative AI, today announced a strategic partnership with Wand AI, a leader in intelligent human-AI collaboration based in the US, offering best-in-class enterprise-grade AI assistants. The two companies have joined forces to lead this large-scale deployment of generative AI technology and reinforce UAE's position

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Equestrian Association has announced the qualification list for the 2024 Paris Olympics as the list includes Hua Tian (Alex) and Sun Huadong, along with four horses.

(240701) -- ASTANA, July 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows people playing basketball in Astana, Kazakhstan, July 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Ban Wei)

(Photo credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports) The Washington Nationals called up outfield prospect James Wood to make his major league debut on Monday. Wood, 21, is ranked as the league's No. 3 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline and has been tearing the cover off the ball this season at Triple-A Rochester. He is batting .353 with a 1.058 OPS in 52 games for the Red Wings, racking up 10 home runs, 37 RBIs and 10 stolen base

Harare [Zimbabwe], July 1 (ANI): Zimbabwe Cricket on Monday announced the squad for their upcoming series against the T20 World Cup 2024 champions, India. In the five-match T20I series, Zimbabwe have named a young squad to face India, who will miss a majority of their key players as well. The Belgian-born Antum Naqvi has been named in the squad, but his inclusion is subject to the confirmation of his citizenship status. I

ISTANBUL, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The Black Sea Mine Countermeasure Task Group, a trilateral effort by Türkiye, Bulgaria, and Romania, launched its mission on Monday to locate and neutralize drifting mines in the Black Sea, Türkiye's Anadolu Agency reported.