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NEW YORK (AP) — He's making threats, traveling abroad and negotiating with world leaders. Donald Trump has more than a month and a half to go before he's sworn in for a second term. But the Republican president-elect is already moving aggressively not just to fill his Cabinet and outline policy goals, but to achieve those priorities . Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, prompting emergency calls and a visit from Canada's prime minister that resulted in what Trump claimed were commitments from both U.S. allies on new border security measures. The incoming president has warned there will be “ALL HELL TO PAY" if, before his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, Hamas does not release the hostages being held in Gaza . He has threatened to block the purchase of U.S. Steel by a Japanese company, warning "Buyer Beware!!!” And this weekend, Trump was returning to the global stage, joining a host of other foreign leaders for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral five years after it was ravaged by a fire. On Saturday, he met with French President Emmanuel Macron — joined at the last minute by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — and had plans to see Britain's Prince William also in Paris. Absent in Paris: lame duck President Joe Biden, who has largely disappeared from headlines, except when he issued a pardon of his son , Hunter, who was facing sentencing for gun crimes and tax evasion. First lady Jill Biden is attending in his place. “I think you have seen more happen in the last two weeks than you’ve seen in the last four years. And we’re not even there yet,” Trump said in an over-the-top boast at an awards ceremony Thursday night . For all of Trump's bold talk, though, it is unclear how many of his efforts will bear fruit. The pre-inauguration threats and deal-making are highly unusual, like so much of what Trump does, said Julian Zelizer, a political historian at Princeton University. “Transitions are always a little complicated in this way. Even though we talk about one president at a time," he said, “the reality is one president plus. And that plus can act assertively sometimes." Zelizer said that is particularly true of Trump, who was president previously and already has relationships with many foreign leaders such as Macron, who invited both Trump and Biden to Paris this weekend as part of the Notre Dame celebration. “Right now he’s sort of governing even though he’s not the president yet. He’s having these public meetings with foreign leaders, which aren't simply introductions. He's staking out policy and negotiating things from drug trafficking to tariffs," Zelizer said. Trump already has met with several foreign leaders, in addition to a long list of calls. He hosted Argentinian President Javier Milei in Florida at his Mar-a-Lago club in November. After the tariff threat, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago for a three-hour dinner meeting. Canadian officials later said the country is ready to make new investments in border security, with plans for more helicopters, drones and law enforcement officers. Last Sunday, Trump dined with Sara Netanyahu, wife of the Israeli prime minister. Incoming Trump aides have also been meeting with their future foreign counterparts. On Wednesday, several members of Trump's team, including incoming national security adviser Mike Waltz, met with Andriy Yermak, a top aide to Zelenskyy, in Washington, as Ukraine tries to win support for its ongoing efforts to defend itself from Russian invasion, according to a person familiar with the meeting. Yermak also met with Trump officials in Florida, he wrote on X . That comes after Trump's incoming Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, traveled to Qatar and Israel for high-level talks about a cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza, according to a U.S familiar with the efforts, meeting with the prime ministers of both countries. There is no prohibition on incoming officials or nominees meeting with foreign officials, and it is common and fine for them to do so — unless those meetings are designed to subvert or otherwise impact current U.S. policy. Trump aides were said to be especially cognizant of potential conflicts given their experience in 2016, when interactions between Trump allies and Russian officials came under scrutiny. That included a phone call in which Trump's incoming national security adviser, Michael Flynn, discussed new sanctions with Russia’s ambassador to the United States, suggesting things would improve after Trump became president. Flynn was later charged with lying to the FBI about the conversation. Trump’s incoming press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that, “All transition officials have followed applicable laws in their interactions with foreign nationals.” She added: “World leaders recognize that President Trump is returning to power and will lead with strength to put the best interests of the United States of America first again. That is why many foreign leaders and officials have reached out to correspond with President Trump and his incoming team.” Such efforts can nonetheless cause complications. If, say, Biden is having productive conversations on a thorny foreign policy issue and Trump weighs in, that could make it harder for Biden “because people are hearing two different voices” that may be in conflict, Zelizer said. Leaders like Russia's Vladimir Putin and Netanyahu may also anticipate a more favorable incoming administration and wait Biden out, hoping for more a better deal. It also remains unclear how extensively the Biden administration has been kept apprised of Trump transition efforts. Although there is no requirement that an incoming administration coordinate calls and meetings with foreign officials with the State Department or National Security Council, that has long been considered standard practice. That is, in part, because transition teams, particularly in their early days and weeks, do not always have the latest information about the state of relations with foreign nations and may not have the resources, including interpretation and logistical ability, to handle such meetings efficiently. Still, the Biden and Trump teams have been talking, particularly on the Middle East, with the incoming and outgoing administrations having agreed to work together on efforts to free hostages who remain in held in Gaza, according to a U.S. official, who, like others, was not authorized to comment publicly about the sensitive talks and spoke on condition of anonymity. That includes conversations between Witkoff and Biden’s foreign policy team as well as Waltz and Biden national security adviser Jake Sullivan. Last month, Biden administration officials said they had kept Trump’s team closely apprised of efforts to broker a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah on the Israel-Lebanon border. “I just want to be clear to all of our adversaries, they can’t play the incoming Trump administration off of the Biden administration. I’m regularly talking to the Biden people. And so, this is not a moment of opportunity or wedges for them," Waltz said Friday in a Fox Business interview. But when it comes to immigration, Biden administration officials haven’t been entirely in the loop on discussions around how to execute on Trump’s pledge to deport millions of migrants, according to four administration officials with knowledge of the transition who spoke on condition of anonymity. That’s not terribly surprising given how differently the teams view migration. Trump’s team, meanwhile, is already claiming credit for everything from gains in the stock and cryptocurrency markets to a decision by Walmart to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion policies Trump opposes. “Promises Kept — And President Trump Hasn’t Even Been Inaugurated Yet,” read one press release that claimed, in part, that both Canada and Mexico have already pledged "immediate action” to help “stem the flow of illegal immigration, human trafficking, and deadly drugs entering the United States." Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stopped short of saying Trump mischaracterized their call in late November. But she said Friday that Trump “has his own way of communicating, like when we had the phone call and he wrote that we were going to close the border. That was never talked about in the phone call.” Earlier this week, Mexico carried out what it claimed was its largest seizure of fentanyl pills ever. Seizures over the summer had been as little as 50 grams per week, and after the Trump call, they seized more than a ton. Security analyst David Saucedo said that "under the pressure by Donald Trump, it appears President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration is willing to increase the capture of drug traffickers and drug seizures that Washington is demanding.” Biden, too, tried to take credit for the seizure in a statement Friday night. ___ Associated Press writers Matthew Lee, Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long and Ellen Knickmeyer in Washington and Mark Stevenson in Mexico City contributed to this report.Automotive Aftermarket M&A will Continue to Attract High Investor Interest in 2025Cavaliers NBA championship, Eastern Conference winner odds: Should we believe in Cleveland?

The latest on UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing, the fallout and ongoing manhuntThe NFL is warning team security directors and the players' union about recent burglaries targeting professional athletes' homes. The bulletin obtained by Newsweek warns that "organized and skilled groups" are burglarizing the homes of professional athletes "across multiple sports leagues." "Law enforcement officials have noted these groups appear to exploit team schedules to target athletes' homes on game days," the bulletin said. "It is important for players to maintain situational awareness, practice social media safety and implement home security measures to reduce the risk of becoming a target." The FBI is investigating the incidents as international organized crime, according to a report by NFL.com . Newsweek reached out to the FBI for comment. Full List of Athletes Being Targeted The Missouri home of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was broken into on October 6. The Cass County Sheriff's Office described the incident as a first-degree burglary in an incident report obtained by Newsweek . Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's home in Leawood, Kansas was broken into the next day. The Chiefs were reportedly playing a game against the Saints at Arrowhead Stadium at the time of the break-in. The burglars stole $20,000 in cash. "Leawood Police Department will not have any comment on any open investigations. We do not want to compromise any investigative leads that might have been developed by detectives," the Leawood Police Department told Newsweek . Linval Joseph, a Dallas Cowboys and former Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle, was also the target of a burglary. The incident happened on Monday at his residence in Sunfish Lake, Minnesota. "This is an active investigation. Therefore, reports are unable to be released at this time," the West St. Paul Police Department told Newsweek . Several players in the NBA have also reported home burglaries recently. In November, the home of Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis was burglarized. Two months before that incident, burglars broke into the home of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley and stole jewelry. What does the NFL bulletin say? The NFL bulletin claims that the groups are gathering information on potential victims from public records, media reports and social media. "Some groups also conduct extensive surveillance on targets, their residences, neighborhoods and security measures," the bulletin said. "Surveillance tactics have included attempted home deliveries and posing as grounds maintenance or joggers in a neighborhood." There are reports of burglars entering through side doors, balconies or second-floor windows, according to the NFL bulletin. The bulletin said burglars have scaled walls or used patio furniture or ladders to gain access. Glass was reportedly broken in several cases. "Thieves have focused on master bedrooms and closet areas, looking for high-end jewelry, handbags, cash and watches," the bulletin said. "They have also targeted safes and office areas looking for small valuables and cash." The NFL bulletin also gave players several recommendations related to social media. Players were advised to avoid updating social media with daily activities until the end of the day, posting photos of "expensive items" and sharing images or comments about their residence or hotel accommodations. The bulletin also told players to "be wary of unknown individuals trying to gain information about your location or residence." The bulletin provides multiple home security recommendations, including installing a "comprehensive" home security system, motion sensor lights and doors with deadbolt locks and reinforced frames. Athletes who believe they have been burglarized are being asked to contact their local police and avoid entering the residence. Do you have a story Newsweek should be covering? Do you have any questions about this story? Contact LiveNews@newsweek.com.

The news is moving so quickly in South Korea, the papers can no longer keep up. President Yoon Suk Yeol's shock attempt to impose martial law last Tuesday night was so short-lived it failed to make the front page. By the time he despatched the troops, the press had already gone to print. By the following day's editions, the failed power-grab had already been defeated. Within the week, the president has morphed from being contrite and apologetic, hoping to avoid impeachment, to brazenly defiant, vowing to fight on as the net closed in on him. Banned from leaving the country while he is investigated for treason - a crime punishable by death - he is facing a second impeachment vote this weekend, as support from his party trickles away. Meanwhile, the roars of anger from the thousands of people on the street every night are getting louder. For a short while this week it looked as if he had struck a deal with his party to stand down early, in return for them not booting him out of office in last Saturday's vote. But as the week sped by, there was no sign of the president nor the details of such plan, and it gradually became obvious Yoon had zero intention of resigning. On Thursday, he emerged obstinate. "I will fight until the end," he declared, as he defended his decision to seize control of the country. His speech was rambling and filled with unsubstantiated conspiracy theories, including a vague suggestion that North Korea could have rigged the previous elections, in which he had failed to win control of parliament. The parliament was a "monster", he said; the opposition party "dangerous", and he, by declaring martial law, was trying to protect the people and save democracy. Yoon spent much of this week in hiding, while police attempted to raid his offices to gather evidence. To try and temper public anger, his party announced that he would not be allowed to make decisions going forward – even though legal experts agreed there was nothing in the constitution that allowed for this. This has left everyone with the same, pressing question - who IS running the country? - especially as senior commanders of Yoon's army have said they would defy his orders if he tried to impose martial law again. There is now an unnerving power vacuum in a country that lives with the continuous threat of being attacked by North Korea. "There is no legal basis for this arrangement. We are in a dangerous and chaotic situation," said Lim Ji-bong, a law professor at Sogang University. It was evident to all those on the outside that this destabilising and bizarre situation could not be allowed to continue much longer. But it took the president's party, the People Power Party (PPP), some time to realise Yoon's impeachment was unavoidable. Initially his party members protected him, eager to save their own political skins, and consumed by their hatred of South Korea's opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, who they fear will become president if Yoon is removed. But on Thursday, after stalling for days, the PPP leader, Han Dong-hoon, came out to urge all MPs to impeach him. "The president must be suspended from office immediately," he said. For the impeachment to pass, two-thirds of parliament must vote in favour, meaning eight ruling party MPs must join the opposition. A handful have so far declared their intention to do so. One of the first to change his mind was Kim Sang-wook. "The president is no longer qualified to lead the country, he is totally unfit," he told the BBC from his office at the National Assembly. But Kim said not all MPs would follow his lead; there is a core that will stay loyal to Yoon. In his very conservative constituency, Kim said he had received death threats for switching sides. "My party and supporters have called me a traitor," he said, labelling South Korean politics as "intensely tribal". The vast majority of anger, however, has been directed at the MPs who have shielded Yoon up to this point. At a protest on Wednesday night the chants had changed from merely "impeach Yoon" to "impeach Yoon, dissolve the party". "I hate them both so much right now, but I think I hate the MPs even more than the president," said a 31-year-old graduate student Chang Yo-hoon, who had joined tens of thousands of others, in freezing temperatures, to voice his disillusionment. All week, lawmakers have been bombarded with thousands of abusive messages and phone calls from the public, in what one member of parliament described to me as "phone terrorism", while some have been sent funeral flowers. Even if enough MPs vote to impeach Yoon this weekend, his party, now divided and widely detested, faces political oblivion. "We don't even know who we are or what we stand for anymore," one exasperated party official told me. The defecting lawmaker Kim Sang-wook thinks it will take time to regain voters' trust. "We will not disappear, but we need to rebuild ourselves from scratch," he said. "There is a saying that South Korea's economy and culture are first class, but its politics are third class. Now is the chance to reflect on that." Yoon has dealt a severe blow to South Korea's reputation as a well-established, albeit young, democracy. There was pride when MPs swiftly overturned the president's martial law decision, that the country's democratic institutions were functioning after all. But the fragility of the system was exposed again, as the party manoeuvred to keep him in office, with the opposition branding this a "second coup". But Professor Yun Jeong-in, a research professor at Korea University's Legal Research Institute, insisted the country was dealing with "an aberration, not a systemic failure of democracy", pointing to the mass protests every night. "People are not panicking; they are fighting back. They see democracy as something that is rightfully theirs," she said. Damage has also been done to South Korea's international relationships, and ironically to much of what Yoon wanted to achieve. He had a vison that South Korea would become a "global pivotal state", playing a bigger role on the world stage. He even hoped to earn Seoul an invitation to join the elite group of G7 countries. A Western diplomat told me they were hoping for a "swift resolution" to the crisis. "We need South Korea to be a stable partner. Impeachment would be a step in the right direction." If Yoon is suspended from office on Saturday, he will not leave without a fight. A prosecutor by trade, who knows the law inside out, he has decided he would rather be impeached, and challenge the decision when it goes to court, than go quietly. And the shockwaves he has set off are going to ripple through the country for years, perhaps decades, to follow. Additional reporting by Jake Kwon and Hosu Lee.

is one of the most famous sports personalities in today's media because of his raw but honest takes on sports, entertainment and love issues. He's currently an co-host and he's the creator and host of the very succesful podcast along former Sharpe won't back down from any topic and he will let knows when he disagrees with some of the hot takes the inductee makes in regards to the team, which is having a very rough season and currently stand on third place of the with a terrible 4-8 record. Their latest slump came at the hands of the that beat them 44-38 on yet another dissapointing game for the During their recap of the game, questioned optimism about future for the 2024 NFL Season, which surely won't include playoff games. The harsh comments made Chad sad and the co-host of "Nightcap" had a very sentimental moment where he began to cry because of his former team's awful way of playing. "Ocho, how are y'all gonna go on a run when your defense is historically bad. Your quarterback literally has to play a perfect game everytime (...) Because, first of all, your defense is not really gonna be able to stop anybody. Now, you turn the ball over and if you give them points on your possession, oh, don't cry". said the former and tight end. "You're right," replied Ochocinco with tears in his eyes. "Oh no, don't cry, don't cry, you ain't crying yet, Chad, don't let them fool you, you should be crying." continued Sharpe. "We are going to be all right." said Ochocinco. "No, y'all ain't. Next year, y'all gonna be all right this year. Man, you know you got people in Cincinnati believing you, 'man, Ocho said we are gonna be all right'. Now everybody ain't doing nothing but eating chilly and hot dogs." said Sharpe. "Y'all got Ocho crying, Bengals," said the NFL Hall of Famer. Finally, Sharpe had some mercy on his co-host and gave him some tissue paper so that he could wipe out his tears. Bengal's struggles continued against the Steelers The dented the NFL's fourth-best scoring defense Sunday for its most points this season behind another glittering day from quarterback but it wasn't enough to fend off the second-best passing day of quarterback career in 44-38 victory at Wilson hit 29 of 38 passes for 414 yards and three touchdowns while watching his defensive line generate three turnovers that included a fumble return for a touchdown as the broke open a 21-21 game. also threw for three touchdowns and finished 28 of 38 for 309 yards, posting his eighth triple-digit passer rating of the season at 112.7.Nigerian agency ‘failed completely’ to clean up oil damage – reportThe presidency has refuted claims that some sections of the Tax Reform Bills are targeted at impoverishing the northern region of the country. President Bola Tinubu sent the bills to the National Assembly some weeks back but that has been greeted with controversy. Some sections of persons claim the bills are against the northern region and aimed at impoverishing it. However, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga says such claims are misleading. “The tax reform bills will not make Lagos or Rivers more affluent and other parts of the country, as recklessly canvassed, poorer,” Onanuga said in a Monday statement. “The bills will not destroy the economy of any section of the country. Instead, they aim to enhance the quality of life for Nigerians, especially the disadvantaged, who are trying to make a living.” According to him, contrary to speculations, no part of the bills is targeted at scrapping some agencies. “Contrary to the lies being peddled, the bills do not suggest that NASENI, TETFUND, and NITDA will cease to exist in 2029 after the passage of the bills. Government agencies, such as NASENI, TETFUND, and NITDA, are funded through budgetary provisions with company income tax and other taxes paid by the same businesses that are being overburdened with the special taxes,” he said. “One reason President Bola Tinubu embarked on the Tax and Fiscal Policy Reforms is the need to streamline tax administration in Nigeria and make the operating environment conducive for businesses. “For decades, businesses, investors, and private sector players in Nigeria have complained of being overburdened by a myriad of taxes and levies, including those earmarked to fund various government agencies and initiatives. “The multiple taxes complicate the economic environment, making Nigeria uncompetitive for investment and preventing many businesses from growing or continuing their operations. Some companies have had to make the rational decision to relocate to other countries. We can not continue on this path or wait for 20 years if this country is to deliver the prosperity we need for our people. “The proposal, as contained in section 59(3) of the Nigeria Tax Bill, only seeks to consolidate some of the earmarked taxes imposed on companies and replace them with a single tax to be shared with the key agencies as beneficiaries in a phased manner until 2030. “The time frame offers ample opportunity for the affected agencies to explore other funding sources in addition to budgetary allocations in line with the constitution and international best practices. “It is a misrepresentation of facts to conclude that changing an agency’s funding source amounts to scrapping it. None of the countries leading globally in education, science, engineering, or information technology have similar earmarked taxes.”

By Tosin Tope Lucky Ojufo, a member of Otukpo Golf and Country Club, emerged as the best golfer at the 29th Tiger Amateur Golf Open Tournament and Pro Invitational organised by the Headquarters (HQ) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army. Ojufo emerged winner after playing 151 best gross men to defeat Victor Ogbeche of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Golf Club, Ibadan, and Sunday Aketoy of Tiger Gold Club. Messers Ogbeche and Aketoy both emerged 1st and 2nd runners up respectively at the tournament which was sponsored under the leadership of Major General Obinna Onubogu, the Patron of Tiger Golf Club. Declaring the tournament open, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede who was represented by Major General Gbemiga Adeshina, the Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Signals appreciated the Division for sponsoring the game of golf tournament and said the event was to promote the spirit of sportsmanship, honesty and integrity. Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You. NEWS UPDATE: Nigerians have been finally approved to earn Dollars from home, acquire premium domains for as low as $1500, profit as much as $22,000 (₦37million+). Click here to start.Jackson Warne shares shock photo holding assault rifle amid Las Vegas getaway with glamorous girlfriend Kiah BroadsmithAirPods 4 With ANC Available for Record Low Price of $138.99 This Weekend

PIERS Morgan has lead well-wishes for Michail Antonio after a car crash saw him trapped in his Ferrari for 45 minutes. The footballer, 34, was airlifted to hospital with "shattered" legs after the horror unfolded on Coppice Row, in Epping, Essex, at around 12.50pm. 5 Piers Morgan has led well-wishes after the horror crash Credit: Rex 5 A source told The Sun on Sunday 'everyone at the club is very worried' Credit: Getty 5 Photographs at the scene show extensive damage to the front of the Ferrari Credit: X 5 The footballer was trapped for nearly an hour before fire crews cut him free Credit: X Michail was eventually cut free by fire crews at 1.45pm after being trapped for nearly an hour. Piers Morgan posted his well-wishes on X after shocking photographs from the scene circulated. "Whoa... this looks very bad. Hope he’s OK," wrote the Uncensored host. When West Ham later posted a major health update stating the player was in "stable condition", the presenter added: "Good news...". Read More HORROR SMASH Michail Antonio trapped in Ferrari for almost an HOUR before being airlifted Michail's former team-mate Jobi McAnuff, who played with him at Reading, also wrote on Instagram: "Thoughts and prayers to Michail and his family." It comes after the footballer's £260,000 Ferrari FF smashed into trees after leaving the road. Ex-wife Debbie travelled from her home in Manchester to be at his bedside. A source told The Sun on Sunday: “He is in a serious condition. Most read in Football GER WARNED Philippe Clement issues warning to glory hunters ahead of Ross County clash NOT HAPPY Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers reveals how his starts left him 'concerned' v Hibs CELTIC 3 HIBS 0 Gray rues missed chances as MOTM Schmeichel racks up ANOTHER clean sheet HEALTH UPDATE West Ham issues major update after star involved in horror crash “He is conscious and communicating but everyone at the club is very worried. We are all just praying he gets through this.” Onlookers reported grey smoke pouring from the car which crashed in Theydon Bois — close to the home of West Ham owner David Sullivan. One said: “There were other cars stopped and people were on their phones calling 999. “It was awful weather, rain, wind and very slippery on the road. It didn’t look like another car was involved. "It looked like it had spun out of control. “I only found out later who he was. I hope he’s OK.” A motorist who passed the scene added: “The right wing was ripped off, as well as the right front wheel and driver’s door. “I could see firefighters had to cut away parts of the car to get him out. It looked like he had some face injuries.” Another source also claimed the footballer's legs had been "shattered" in the crash. Horrific photographs from the scene show the shocking aftermath. Michail's silver Ferrari lay at the side of the road on the verge of surrounding woodland. There appeared to be extensive damage to the front, driver's side, with the windshield crumpled. Pictures revealed only the back of the car remained in tact. In an update on X, the club confirmed Michail is in a "stable condition" and remains in hospital after the single vehicle collision. The dad-of-four is "under close supervision" but is "conscious and communicating". "West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area," the club wrote on social media. "Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital. "At this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family. "The Club will make no further comment this evening, but will issue a further update in due course." Fans on X were quick to send their best wishes and prayers following the latest update. One said: "Amazing news. Here’s to speedy recovery Michail take all the time you need." Another added: "Good news! Glad to hear this." A third said: "Wishing Michail Antonio a speedy recovery. Glad to hear he's in stable condition. "Thoughts are with him and his family during this difficult time. Hoping for a full and quick recovery." A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "Officers investigating a serious collision in Epping are asking for witnesses and dash cam footage. "We were called shortly after 12.50pm on Saturday 7 December to Coppice Row, Epping, following reports of what is believed to be a single vehicle collision involving a Ferrari. "Emergency services attended and the driver has been taken to hospital. "The vehicle has been recovered and we are no longer on scene. "An investigation will be carried out by our Roads Policing Unit. "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. "Please quote incident 605 of 7 December when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible. "Alternatively, please email the investigating officer, PS Mark Hewitt." An Essex Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: "Crews were called to High Road, Epping, at 1.02pm this afternoon after reports of a road traffic collision involving one car. Read more on the Scottish Sun FERRY WINDY Ferry stranded amid Storm Darragh as passengers stuck on ship for 12 hours HORROR BLAZE Huge fire erupts at Scots industrial estate as emergency crews race to scene "On arrival firefighters reported that a man was trapped in his car and worked to release him by 1.45pm. "The casualty was left in the care of the Ambulance Service." 5 The player is in 'stable condition' Credit: GettyALPHA PRO TECH, LTD. ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION EXPANSION OF SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMJefferson Elementary students learn the power of compassion

President-elect Donald Trump has thrown his support behind union dockworkers opposing automation at U.S. ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. These labor discussions, involving the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), have stalled with a fast-approaching January 15 deadline. The ILA argues that automation leads to job cuts, while employers emphasize its necessity for maintaining global competitiveness. Trump's comments came after a meeting with Harold Daggett, head of the ILA, where he criticized automation for its negative impact on American workers. Recently, dockworkers ended a three-day strike after securing a substantial wage increase with help from President Biden's administration. Trump stressed that instead of investing in machines, foreign companies should focus on the welfare of dockworkers, aligning with the goals of all parties to conserve American jobs. (With inputs from agencies.)

Luanda (Angola), Dec 3 (AP) President Joe Biden arrived for his long-awaited first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa on Monday to the cheers of thousands in Angola, where he will highlight an ambitious US-backed railway project meant to counter China's influence on the continent of over 1.4 billion people. Biden's three-day visit to Angola will focus largely on the Lobito Corridor railway redevelopment in Zambia, Congo and Angola. It aims to advance the US presence in a region rich in the critical minerals used in batteries for electric vehicles, electronic devices and clean energy technologies. Biden's trip comes weeks before Republican Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20, finally delivering on Biden's pledge to visit sub-Saharan Africa. On his way to Angola, he stopped in the Atlantic Ocean island nation of Cape Verde for a brief, closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva. Biden plans to meet with Angolan President João Lourenço in the capital, Luanda, where crowds lined the streets for his arrival, and visit the National Slavery Museum. He also will travel to the Atlantic port city of Lobito for a look at the rail project. He will announce new developments on health, agribusiness and security, White House officials said. Biden had been expected to visit Africa last year after reviving the US-Africa Summit in December 2022. The trip was pushed back to 2024 and delayed again this October because of Hurricane Milton, reinforcing a sentiment among some Africans that their continent is still low priority for Washington. The last US president to visit sub-Saharan Africa was Barack Obama in 2015. Biden did attend a United Nations climate summit in Egypt in North Africa in 2022. “I just kind of push back on the premise that this is some Johnny-come-lately trip at the very end,” national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters on board Air Force One on the way to Angola, noting that top administration officials had visited Africa, including Vice President Kamala Harris. “This is something he (Biden) has been focused on since he became president of the United States.” A new strategy Critical minerals are a key field for US-China competition, and China has a stranglehold on Africa's critical minerals. The US has for years built relations in Africa through trade, security and humanitarian aid. The 800-mile (1,300-kilometer) railway upgrade is a different move and has shades of China's Belt and Road foreign infrastructure strategy. The Biden administration has called the corridor one of the president's signature initiatives, yet Lobito's future and any change in US engagement with the continent depends on the incoming administration of President-elect Trump. “President Biden is no longer the story,” said Mvemba Dizolele, director of the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington-based think tank. “Even African leaders are focused on Donald Trump.” A fit for Trump's vision? The US has committed USD 3 billion to the Lobito Corridor and related projects, administration officials said, alongside financing from the European Union, the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations, a Western-led private consortium and African banks. “A lot is riding on this in terms of its success and its replicability,” said Tom Sheehy, a fellow at the United States Institute of Peace, a nonpartisan federal research institution. He called it a flagship for the G7's new Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, which was driven by Biden and aims to reach other developing nations as a response to China's Belt and Road. Many are optimistic that the Lobito project, which won't be complete until well after Biden has left office, will survive a change of administration. Blunting China has bipartisan backing and is high on Trump's to-do list. “As long as they keep labeling Lobito one of the main anti-China tools in Africa, there is a certain likelihood that it's going to keep being funded,” said Christian-Géraud Neema, who analyzes China-Africa relations for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Kirby said the Biden administration hopes Trump and his team see the value in Lobito but “we are still in office. We still have 50 days. This is a key major development not just for the United States and our foreign policy goals in Africa, but for Africans.” Only a starting point The Lobito Corridor will be an upgrade and extension of a railway line from the copper and cobalt mines of northern Zambia and southern Congo to Angola's port of Lobito, strengthening a route west for Africa's critical minerals. It also ultimately aims to extend from Zambia and Congo to Africa's east coast through Tanzania and be a coast-to-coast rail link. While Biden's administration called it a “game-changer” for US investment in Africa, it's little more than a starting point for the US and its partners, with China dominant in mining in Zambia and Congo. Congo has more than 70% of the world's cobalt, with most heading to China to reinforce its critical mineral supply chain that the US and Europe rely on. Michelle Gavin, a former adviser on Africa to Obama, said the US had failed to take Africa seriously over multiple administrations, a bipartisan trend. The Lobito Corridor was “not just about trying to blunt China, but trying to imagine, OK, what does it look like if we actually were to show up in a more serious way?” she said. “It's one project. It's one good idea. And I'm very glad we're doing it. It's not enough.” (AP) NB NB (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)

In choosing to come back for a fifth season of college basketball, Colorado’s Frida Formann had visions of picking up where she left off in 2023-24. A foot injury delayed the start of her final season, but the senior guard is picking up steam for the Buffaloes (6-2), who will host Tennessee Tech on Tuesday. Formann missed the first three games of the season with an injury, but is finding her groove and scored a season-high 25 points in the Buffs’ 79-71 loss to No. 24 Louisville on Saturday. “It’s been tough kind of being injured and, like, kind of half-in with practice, easing into it,” said Formann, who is averaging 14.3 points per game. “I’m someone that really relies on the reps that I put it in in the gym. I haven’t really been able to put up the same amount of reps just because of load management and stuff. So yeah, it was really nice to kind of get in the goove and, just, I felt confident (against Louisville) and kind of knew I had to play that way for the team.” Formann came off the bench in her first two games as CU head coach JR Payne eased her back into the flow. She has started the last two games, however. CU’s all-time leader in 3-pointers made, Formann is 9-for-22 (40.9%) and has hit at least two in each of her games. The Buffs were a bit disjointed in Formann’s season debut, a 65-45 win against Southern on Nov. 17, hitting just 41.4% of their shots. In the last three games, however, the Buffs have averaged 83.7 points, while hitting 50.0% from the floor, including 44.6% from 3-point range. In Tennessee Tech, the Buffs will face a squad that’s off to a 5-2 start and has several capable scorers. There could also be an adjustment to a unique tip-off time of 11 a.m., but Payne expects the Buffs to be ready to play on Field Trip Day, which usually brings several busloads of students to the game. “We practice around noon or 1 p.m. most days, so it’s actually a pretty normal playing time for us,” she said. “Hopefully we’ll have a lot of kids. That’s the point is that’s a school game and it should be great to have a lot of kids in the stands.” TIPOFF: Tuesday, 11 a.m., CU Events Center TV/RADIO: ESPN+/KHOW 630 AM RECORDS: Colorado 6-2; Tennessee Tech 5-2 COACHES: Colorado — JR Payne, 9th season (149-104; 250-217 career). Louisville — Jeff Walz, 18th season (469-137) KEY PLAYERS: Colorado — F Nyamer Diew, 6-2, Sr. (6.9 ppg, 3.3 rpg); G Frida Formann, 5-10, Sr. (14.8 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 2.3 apg, .409 3Pt%); F Lior Garzon, 6-1, Sr. (12.3 ppg, 3.3 rpg); F Jade Masogayo, 6-3, Jr. (11.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 2.5 apg, .544 FG%); G Sara-Rose Smith, 6-1, Sr. (7.5 ppg, 6.1 rpg, .467 3pt%); G Johanna Teder, 5-11, Sr. (7.0 ppg, .600 FG%); G Kindyll Wetta, 5-9, Sr. (6.3 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 6.6 apg, 2.3 spg). Tennessee Tech — G Peyton Carter, 5-8, Sr. (12.0 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.4 spg, .432 3pt%); G Reghan Grimes, 5-10, Jr. (12.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 2.9 apg, 2.4 spg); G Chloe Larry, 5-8, Fr. (10.3 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 3.4 apg); F Taris Thornton, 6-0, Sr. (10.7 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.6 spg, .549 FG%); F Anna Walker, 6-0, Sr. (9.9 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 1.4 spg, 2.1 bpg) NOTES: CU is looking to rebound from its loss to No. 24 Louisville on Saturday. ... The Buffs are 50-3 in non-conference home games in Payne’s tenure. That includes a 38-game win streak that was snapped with Saturday’s loss. ... CU’s Kindyll Wetta has averaged 9.0 assists in the last three games. ... Formann had a season-high 25 points in the loss to Louisville. She has scored at least nine points in all four games since returning from a foot injury. ... This will be CU’s first-ever meeting with Tennessee Tech. ... Before the season, Tennessee Tech was projected for a fourth-place finish in the 11-team Ohio Valley Conference. ... In its last game, Tennessee Tech won at Samford, 79-65, on Nov. 26. ... A year ago, the Golden Eagles were 0-2 against power conference teams, but lost by just six at Kentucky and by one against Missouri.

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