Hundreds of Sunni Muslims gather in celebration, marking the fall of Mr Bashar al-Assad’s long and brutal reign in Syria. PARIS - World powers vowed on Dec 8 to work for stability in Syria and the surrounding region after Islamist-led rebels toppled its longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. Here is a round-up of key reactions: High alert: Russia Mr Assad’s ally Moscow said Russian troops in Syria were on high alert but that the rebels had “guaranteed” the security of its army bases in the country. Prior to reports that Mr Assad had fled to Moscow, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that Syria must not be allowed to fall into the hands of a “terrorist group”. ‘Assad should be held accountable’: US “We will engage with all Syrian groups... to establish a transition away from the Assad regime toward independent, sovereign” Syria, US President Joe Biden said. Asked by reporters what should happen to the deposed president, who reportedly has fled to Moscow, Mr Biden said that “Assad should be held accountable.” ‘Return to stability’: China Beijing “is closely following the development of the situation in Syria and hopes that Syria returns to stability as soon as possible”, the foreign ministry said. ‘Friendly relations’: Iran Iran’s foreign ministry said it expects “friendly” relations with Syria to continue. It said it would adopt “appropriate approaches” towards Syria in accordance with the behaviour of “effective actors” in Damascus. ‘Heal wounds’: Turkey Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said his country, which has supported rebel movements in Syria, would help “to heal Syria’s wounds and guarantee its unity, integrity and security”. ‘Cautious hope’: UN The UN envoy for Syria called the rebel takeover “a watershed moment” for the country marred by nearly 14 years of civil war. “Today we look forward with cautious hope to the opening of a new (chapter) – one of peace, reconciliation, dignity and inclusion for all Syrians,” special envoy Geir Pedersen said. End to ‘barbaric’ state: France French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the fall of Mr Bashar al-Assad’s “barbaric state” in Syria. “I pay tribute to the Syrian people, to their courage, to their patience. In this moment of uncertainty, I send them my wishes for peace, freedom, and unity,” he wrote on X. ‘Contribute’: Germany German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who welcomed the fall of Mr Assad as “good news”, said Germany was ready to “bring its contribution” to a political solution to bring peace back to the war-stricken country, without specifying further. “Bashar Al-Assad has oppressed his own people in a brutal manner, he has countless lives on his conscience,” said the German head of state. ‘Work together’: UAE A senior United Arab Emirates official urged Syrians to collaborate in order to avert a spiral into chaos. “We hope that the Syrians will work together, that we don’t just see another episode of impending chaos,” presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain. ‘Peace and stability’: UK Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for a peaceful and stable Syria, urging the protection of civilians and minorities. Arriving in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, the premier said he was “talking to regional allies”, calling the removal of Mr Assad a “real opportunity”. ‘Long-awaited’: EU European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen likewise said the EU would help to rebuild “a Syrian state that protects all minorities”. The EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas hailed Mr Assad’s fall as “a positive and long-awaited development” which “also shows the weakness of Mr Assad’s backers, Russia and Iran”. Blow to Iran: Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Mr Assad’s overthrow as the fall of a “central link in Iran’s axis of evil”. He called it “a direct result of the blows we have inflicted on Iran and Hezbollah”, the militant group that Israel has been bombarding in Lebanon. Don’t rely on Putin: Ukraine Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga welcomed Mr Assad’s departure, saying that authoritarians who rely on support from Mr Putin are destined to fall, while stressing Kyiv’s support for Syria’s people. ‘Relief’: Netherlands Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof called Assad’s overthrow “a relief to all those who suffered under his cruel dictatorship”. Schoof urged a “peaceful transition and the restoration of stability, while ensuring respect for all the country’s minorities”. Independent Islamic government: Taliban Afghanistan’s Taliban government congratulated the Syrian people and rebels, hoping a transition would lead to “an independent and service-oriented Islamic government” and a Syria “free from external interference”. ‘Free will’: Iraq Iraq urged respect for the “free will of all Syrians and emphasises that the security, territorial integrity and independence of Syria are of paramount importance”, government spokesman Basim Alawadi said. ‘Immense needs’: Red Cross The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said that Syrians faced “immense and urgent needs” after “immense suffering” caused by more than a decade of conflict. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel nowShares of Lennar Corp. 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Georgetown is set to play its first road game of the season while West Virginia attempts to build off its successful 2-1 trip to the Bahamas when the former conference rivals meet on Friday in Morgantown, W. Va., as part of the Big 12-Big East Battle. Picked 13th out of 16 in the Big 12 preseason coaches' poll, West Virginia (5-2) has been riding the hot shooting of Javon Small and Tucker DeVries. Small averages a team-high 19 points and shoots 41.3 percent on 3-pointers while DeVries adds 14.9 points per game and hits on 46.9 percent of his threes. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Stacker analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to identify drops in HIV-related deaths and look at the causes and impacts. Click for more. HIV isn't the death sentence it once was: How related deaths are dropping in the US
A film set location, a big budget production, an audience bussed in - the prime minister's Plan for Change speech had all the hallmarks of big campaign moments past when Sir Keir Starmer used the event to launch his "first steps' set of promises - from cutting NHS waiting lists and setting up a new border command to tackle small boats - and his election-winning manifesto. Five months into government, on Thursday, he gathered his cabinet and crowd in Pinewood Studios to launch this six milestones for government . But if it was meant to be a box office moment, it all felt a bit flat. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player What's in a Labour government? Over the past 18 months, we've had three foundations, five missions, six first steps and now, on Thursday, six milestones, with a 42-page plan. Speak to the prime minister at the edges of these events, and he can make a compelling case for his missions and the clarity he has for government. But somehow it is getting lost in translation as the missions become the first steps, become milestones with three foundations to boot. More on Labour Missions, first steps and milestones: How Sir Keir Starmer's priorities have changed since last year Sir Keir Starmer's milestones: What are they, what's missing and how easy are they to achieve? Labour blind spot for scandal on show as Tories exploit murky Haigh affair Related Topics: Labour Sir Keir Starmer It can be hard to find a narrative in what this government is trying to do. Read more: PM vows to take on 'alliance of naysayers' Driving test bosses 'bullying examiners to be lenient' Thursday was an attempt to change that with six measurable milestones now set up so you, Whitehall and the cabinet, are all crystal clear about where they are heading. Some of them are a departure from manifesto pledges, others are not. Some of them are genuinely ambitious, others less so. The manifesto promise to have the fastest growing economy in the G7 is now an "aim" while the new milestone is to "raise living standards in every part of the United Kingdom, so working people have more money in their pockets" is a new target. The idea is to make the pledge more "human" but the PM wouldn't say how much he wanted to raise living standards - and household disposable income is already set to rise by the end of this parliament. Then on opportunity for all, in the run-up to the election the government promised to recruit 6,500 more teachers to improve teaching in state secondaries. Now the milestone they are asking to be measured on is a promise that 75% of five-year-olds are ready to learn in England when they start school against 67% today. There is a new milestone to fast-track planning decisions on at least 150 major economic infrastructure projects. There is a milestone to put a named bobby back on the beat in every neighbourhood, while the pledge to halve violence against women and girls has not been marked up as a milestone. 'Hold the government's feet to the fire' Why are they doing it now and to what end? At its heart this is an attempt to give voters clear targets on which they can, to quote Starmer himself, "hold the government's feet to the fire". But it felt a bit like a rag bag of measures in which some past promises were pushed aside and others pumped up. The 1.5 million housing target, the pledge to return to the NHS standard of 92% of patients being seen for elective treatment in 18 weeks, the commitment to green power by 2030 are all ambitious. But things that are perhaps too risky or hard to meet have been dropped. The migration question One of the biggest omissions in the milestones was migration. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player This surprised me, not least because the prime minister had said clearly that the economy and borders were his two main priorities in government and a clear concern for voters. But instead of making it one of his milestone measures, for which the public can hold him accountable, the PM said securing borders was one of the "foundations" of his government. There is no metric on which to measure him beyond net migration coming down from record levels of 800,000 plus in the past couple of years. Perhaps he could have been more ambitious in setting a target to hit in terms of cutting legal migration or small boat crossings. Perhaps he could have committed to a deportation figure - something that Harriet Harman suggested he might have done on our episode of Electoral Dysfunction this week. But I suspect, in the end, Number 10 decided it was too risky to try to set targets. 'The tepid bath of managed decline' But with a disaffected electorate, high levels of scepticism, and a Reform party playing into that anti-politics sentiment, Starmer knows he must galvanise his government to try to deliver tangibles before the next election, and this speech will perhaps be looked back on as one aimed as much at Whitehall as it was you, the voter. He explicitly challenged the British state to deliver in this speech saying his Plan for Change was "the most ambitious plan for government in a generation" and would require a "change to the nature of governing itself" as he called on the state to become more dynamic, decisive, innovate, embracing of technology and artificial intelligence. "Make no mistake, this plan will land on desks across Whitehall with the heavy thud of a gauntlet being thrown down, a demand given the urgency of our times," he told his audience as he fired a warning shot to Whitehall. "I do think there are too many people in Whitehall who are comfortable in the tepid bath of managed decline. Had forgotten, to paraphrase JFK, that you choose change not because it's easy, but because it's hard." 👉 Click here to listen to Electoral Dysfunction on your podcast app 👈 Starmer and his team know that without galvanising Whitehall and setting clear navigation through this mission and now measurable milestones, delivery will be hard. The plan is for stock takes on the missions and milestones in order to hold mandarins accountable. On the back of Starmer's milestones speech will come another from cabinet minister Pat McFadden on civil service reform. At the election, Starmer ran on a platform of promising change. Follow our channel and never miss an update Five months later, eyeing a sharp fall in opinion poll ratings, he is offering a concrete plan for change. For now voters seemed tuned out, with the pledges and targets being thrown at them failing to stick. I don't think Starmer or his team expect those polls to turn around any time soon. But they are adamant that if they can fulfil promises to build more homes and better infrastructure, cut NHS waiting lists, lift living standards, and give people a sense of greater security on their streets, they can turn the tide on the tsunami of cynicism they face. Be the first to get Breaking News Install the Sky News app for free Starmer might not be the best storyteller, but in the end he'll likely be judged not on the flourish or rhetoric, but on whether he can actually deliver.Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ third bid to be released on bail won’t be decided until next week
On Sunday morning, a lightning offensive by Syrian rebels ended with the dramatic fall of Damascus, marking the collapse of Bashar al-Assad 's regime after 13 years of devastating civil war. One of the most consequential moments in the Middle East's recent history was set in motion by a chain of events that few could have anticipated, least of all Hamas and Israel, whose war inadvertently played a pivotal role. Now comes the tough part, where the Middle East either gets better, or even worse. The fall of Assad is a stark reminder of how unintended consequences shape history. Israel and the West were long ambivalent about Assad's fate. He is a butcher who used chemical weapons against his own people and led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands, yet his control over Syria offered predictability, even tacit stability, in a volatile region. And critically, the coalition arrayed against him seemed dominated by Islamists – and, let's face it, the West has hated political Islam ever since the mullahs of Iran engineered the US hostage crisis 45 years ago. This is, at the end of the day, Samuel Huntington's "Clash of Civilizations." It's real. In the unintended consequences bucket, Assad's ability to cling to power for so long relied heavily on Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia that until recently was one of the most powerful non-state armies in the world. But Hezbollah was thrashed by Israel in the recent fighting in Lebanon—and it is probably not a coincidence that the decisive rebel offensive came immediately thereafter. The unravelling can be traced back to the catastrophic Oct. 7, 2023, assault by Hamas on Israel, in which the Iran-backed Palestinian terrorist group massacred 1,200 people and kidnapped about 250 back into Gaza. That triggered an unprecedented Israeli response that ended up decimating the Iran-led "Axis of Resistance." In Gaza, Israel systematically dismantled Hamas' leadership (while causing horrific damage to Gaza's civilian population). In Lebanon, Hezbollah decided to pile on, launching over a year of rocket attacks the day after the Hamas invasion, and it too has suffered devastating losses. And in Syria, Israeli strikes on Iranian assets further weakened the position of Assad, who had turned his country into a superhighway of Iranian arms delivery to Hezbollah in Lebanon. These strikes targeted weapons depots, Iranian bases, and key logistical routes, severely degrading Tehran's ability to support its proxies. The cumulative effect of these actions left the Axis of Resistance fragmented, demoralized, and weakened. Moreover, Iran, the architect of this regional alliance, has been grievously exposed, and Israeli air strikes have weakened its air defences. Its proxies are fractured, and its credibility as a regional powerbroker is in tatters. The toppling of Assad also weakens Russian influence in the Middle East, as Moscow was a key supporter of his regime. For Israel, all this is a double-edged sword. The dismantling of the Axis of Resistance represents a strategic victory, but the risks are significant. Rebel forces now controlling Syria are dominated by groups with ties to extremist ideologies, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a group with al-Qaeda roots. This raises the specter of Syria becoming a failed state—or worse, a terrorist stronghold. Moreover, Assad's fall may invite new powers into Syria's vacuum. Turkey, Russia, and others could assert influence, potentially destabilizing the region further. For Israel, the stakes are high. The chaos could spill into neighboring Lebanon and Iraq, and no amount of military might can fully insulate Israel from the ripple effects of a fractured Syria. Amid this madness, we should remember something ironic. Originially, the opposition to Assad was liberal rebels who wanted a democratic Syria—the Free Syrian Army. What ultimately sealed Assad's fate was his calculated decision in 2011 to release Islamist prisoners from his jails. His hope was to discredit the opposition by making it unpalatable to the West; he figured he could ride the tiger. That tiger has now devoured him. Global fear and loathing of Islamism is preventing a genuine wave of celebration over the demise of a butcher. Many governments right now are wondering about the intentions of Hayat Tahrin al-Sham, despite the fact they have distanced themselves from al-Qaeda in recent years. That's why Israel has attacked Syrian chemical weapons depots—fearing they may fall into Islamist hands—and seized a strategic section of the Hermon mountaintop. The United States is headed into an isolationist frame of mind. President-elect Donald Trump has argued that this is "not our fight." Think again: Few things today are more important than preventing Syria from becoming a terrorist haven for global jihad. The fall of Assad's regime is a monumental moment, not just for Syria but for the entire Middle East. It underscores the impermanence of even the most entrenched autocracies. Assad's Baathist dictatorship, seemingly unassailable for decades, has crumbled. Many in the region are asking: could the Islamic theocracy in Iran, reviled by its people and a cancer upon the world, be next? Dan Perry is the former Cairo-based Middle East editor and London-based Europe/Africa editor of the Associated Press, the former chairman of the Foreign Press Association in Jerusalem and the author of two books. Follow him at danperry.substack.com . The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has presided over the annual meeting of the ADNOC Board of Directors. During the meeting, which was held at ADNOC Headquarters, His Highness approved the launch of XRG, a lower-carbon energy and chemicals investment company to accelerate ADNOC’s international growth and drive greater value. XRG will initially focus on investments that meet the growing global demand for natural gas, chemicals and low carbon energies. His Highness praised ADNOC for its achievements in delivering on its international growth strategy and noted that XRG will build on these achievements and ADNOC’s track record in energy and investments to deliver long-term sustainable value for the UAE. The board endorsed ADNOC’s target to drive AED200 billion (US$54.5 billion) into the UAE economy over the next five years through its In-Country Value (ICV) programme, building on AED55 billion (US$15 billion) delivered this year. The ICV programme also created 5,500 jobs for Emiratis in the private sector this year in partnership with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis). These achievements bring the total value ADNOC has driven back into the UAE economy to AED242 billion (US$65.9 billion), with 17,000 Emiratis employed in the private sector since the programme was launched in 2018. His Highness highlighted ADNOC’s important role as a primary catalyst for the UAE’s growth and diversification and commended the company for continuing to prioritise value creation for the nation and stimulate economic and industrial opportunities for the private sector. As part of these efforts, ADNOC is enabling local manufacturing of critical industrial products in its supply chain. The company has signed local manufacturing agreements with UAE and international companies worth AED72 billion (US$19.6 billion) since 2022, as it delivers on its target to locally manufacture AED90 billion (US$24.5 billion) worth of products in its procurement pipeline by 2030 in support of the UAE’s ‘Make it in the Emirates’ initiative. The board reviewed ADNOC’s gas growth strategy and commended the company’s progress in harnessing the UAE’s gas resources to meet growing global gas demand. Through the lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project, ADNOC is more than doubling its existing UAE liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity to around 15 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) while building an integrated global gas business with strategic investments in Egypt, Mozambique, Azerbaijan, and the US. The board was updated on ADNOC’s artificial intelligence and digital technology (AIDT) strategy as it aims to become the world's most AI-enabled energy company. The board praised ADNOC for its industry leadership in leveraging digitalisation, advanced technologies, and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiencies and future-proof its business. Ahead of the meeting, His Highness visited ADNOC’s world-class AI center, where he was briefed on how the company is integrating AI from the control room to the board room to enhance safety, maximise value, and reduce emissions as it continues to advance the UAE’s thriving AI ecosystem. During the tour, His Highness was shown some of ADNOC’s innovative AI solutions, including the world-first deployment of Robowell, an autonomous well-control solution, as well as the AI Lab, which is set to identify and shape high-value AI use cases across its operations. His Highness was also updated on ENERGYai, a first-of-its-kind agentic AI solution, which ADNOC recently launched in collaboration with AIQ, G42, and Microsoft. His Highness met with a group of young talented Emirati employees driving pioneering AI initiatives. Building on the success of ADNOC’s Trading Academy, His Highness was briefed on how young Emirati commodity traders are being upskilled to create additional revenue streams for the company across its international trading businesses. His Highness praised ADNOC for empowering young Emirati talent and delivering several strategic initiatives to develop its people. His Highness stressed that people are the nation’s greatest asset, and the UAE leadership will continue to prioritise human capital development. His Highness thanked ADNOC employees for their hard work and dedication and emphasised the importance of continuous performance improvement, efficiency, and agility. Attending the meeting were His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi; Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC); Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouie, Member of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Jassem Al Zaabi, Member of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Department of Finance; Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Member of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Department of Energy; and Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and Managing Director and Group CEO of Mubadala. Dr. Al Jaber said, “Under the guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the steadfast support of the ADNOC Board of Directors, ADNOC is reinforcing its critical role as a catalyst for the UAE’s economic and industrial growth and a reliable global energy provider. This year has been a transformative period for ADNOC where we have taken important steps to future-proof our business, pivot to new growth opportunities across the energy value chain and the world, and accelerate the adoption of AI to drive efficiency and unlock greater value. With the support of all my colleagues across the ADNOC Group, we will build on this momentum to deliver more energy with fewer emissions to empower lives and fuel economies while delivering long-term sustainable value and growth.” ADNOC’s strong sustainability performance and its efforts to decarbonise and drive low-carbon growth was also highlighted by the board. The board directed ADNOC to double down on its 2030 sustainability strategy and its industry-leading net zero by 2045 ambition. ADNOC ranks among the least carbon-intensive oil and gas producers in the world and is further reducing its carbon intensity by 25% and targeting near-zero methane emissions by 2030. Follow Emirates 24|7 on
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . DELAND, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Johnson scored seven of his 26 points in overtime to lead Mercer to an 89-83 victory over Stetson on Sunday. Johnson had five rebounds and three steals for the Bears (5-4). Alex Holt added 23 points and seven rebounds. Ahmad Robinson scored 16. Robinson made the first of two free throws with 1 second left to force overtime tied at 73. The Hatters (1-8) were led in scoring by Jordan Wood, who finished with 23 points and two blocks. Josh Massey added 22 points and eight rebounds. Mehki also had 14 points and six assists. The Hatters extended their losing streak to eight in a row. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Gakpo caps Liverpool win over Real Madrid as Mbappé is denied from spot
Dortmund beat Zagreb to climb into Champions League top fourNoneSenior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said police officers and a dog handler searched a property on Allanton-Scroggs Hill Rd about 11pm on Friday, after a concerned farmer thought he heard gunshots he thought were aimed at his stock. Police found a 16-year-old boy and 19-year-old man in a paddock, and two men aged 18 and 34 were found 200 metres away. Police found no firearms on them. ‘‘The four of them admitted that they’d seen a sheep in the paddock and decided to go chase it,’’ Snr Sgt Bond said. ‘‘They didn’t know what they were going to do if they caught it.’’ The 16-year-old was referred to youth aid and the other three received warnings for unlawfully being on property.
Davina McCall is “out of the woods” following her brain surgery and planning to return to work in January. The 57-year-old TV presenter underwent an operation to remove a colloid cyst after it was picked up on a scan and is recovering at home. Her boyfriend, hairdresser Michael Douglas, said she’s resting up and hopes to be back on TV after . In an Instagram Live video, Michael explained: “She’s quite tired at the moment. She sleeps really well at night and goes to bed at 10pm and has a nap in the morning, and sleeps for two or three hours in the afternoon. “It’s the way your brain heals by resting. Her body is naturally forcing her to rest.” He went on to add: “She’s off [work] until mid-January. She’s got a lot of time to relax and recuperate. “It’s been a very, very emotional and quite an incredible experience. We’re definitely out of the woods.” Davina previously updated fans after the surgery thanking them for their well-wishes and revealing she’s doing well but having troubles with her short-term memory. She explained: “Hi, I just thought I’d check and say an enormous and heartfelt thank you to everybody who’s messaged me or been in touch. It’s meant the world. It’s been mad. And it’s just really nice to be back home, I’m on the other side.” Michael previously revealed Davina had made an "enormous leap forward" after her brain surgery. Taking to Davina's Instagram, he wrote: "Update folks. Thanks so much to all the well wishers. She really has made an enormous leap forward in the last 24 hours. She is out of ICU She is 'loving awareness'. Thank you xx Michael." Michael said surgeon's had described Davina's procedure as "textbook". He wrote: "Hey all. Davina is out of surgery and according to the surgeon it was textbook! She's currently recovering in ICU as a precaution, as you can imagine she's utterly exhausted. Thank you so much for all the love from everyone on here.. it's powerful stuff, we are super grateful Michael xx". In her initial video update, Davina had explained she was getting a procedure called a craniotomy to remove the tumour. She said she would be in hospital for "around nine days" after the procedure and was "in good spirits" ahead of it. judge said the tumour "needed to come out" because if it grew, it would be "bad". Davina had asked fans to "pray" for her while discussing her upcoming op in a video posted on her Instagram. Come and join The Daily Star on , the social media site set up by ex-Twitter boss Jack Dorsey. It's now the new go-to place for content after a mass exodus of the Elon Musk-owned Twitter/X. Fear not, we're not leaving , but we are jumping on the bandwagon. So come find our new account on , and see us social better than the rest. You can also learn more about The Daily Star team in what Bluesky calls a . So what are you waiting for?! Let's In the clip, she explained the tumour was discovered a few months ago, when she had a health scan. Discussing the decision to get the op, she said: "I saw quite a few neurosurgeons, I got lots of opinions and I realised that I have to get it taken out. It's big for the space. It fills the space. It's 14mm wide and it needs to come out, because if it grows, it would be bad. So I'm having it removed via a craniotomy."BOLINGBROOK, Ill. , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATI Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE: ATIP ) ("ATI" or the "Company"), a nationally recognized outpatient physical therapy provider in the United States , today announced that it received notification from the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") indicating that the Company's Class A common stock will be delisted, and trading of its Class A common stock on the NYSE was suspended, after market close on December 3, 2024 . The Company today also announced that it is currently in discussions to obtain interim financing in an effort to provide a near-term opportunity for the Company's common stockholders to obtain liquidity. The Company anticipates that its Class A common stock will now begin trading publicly on the OTC Pink® Market. This transition to the over-the-counter market is not expected to affect the Company's business operations, its relationships with partners or employees, or its current Securities and Exchange Commission reporting obligations. "Over the past year, we have made meaningful progress strengthening our operating performance and positioning the company for growth," said Sharon Vitti , Chief Executive Officer of ATI. "We remain confident in our strategic plan as we continue to invest in our people and deliver exceptional experiences for patients." Joe Jordan , Chief Financial Officer of ATI, said, "The interim financing discussions we announced today are aligned to delivering liquidity to our stockholders while providing a possible path to a simpler capital structure." The NYSE reached its decision to delist the Company's Class A common stock pursuant to Rule 802.01B of the NYSE Listed Company Manual, which requires listed companies to maintain an average global market capitalization of at least $15 million over a period of 30 consecutive trading days. About ATI Physical Therapy At ATI Physical Therapy, we are committed to making every life an active life. We provide convenient access to high-quality care to prevent and treat musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. Our 850+ locations in 24 states and virtual practice operate under one of the largest single-branded platforms built to support standardized clinical guidelines and operating processes. With outcomes from more than 3 million unique patient cases, ATI strives to utilize quality standards designed to deliver proven, predictable, and impactful patient outcomes. From preventative services in the workplace and athletic training support to outpatient clinical services and online physical therapy via our online platform, CONNECTTM, a complete list of our service offerings can be found at ATIpt.com. ATI is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois . Forward-Looking Statements All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of the words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "project," "forecast," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook," "target" or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the delisting of the Class A common stock from the NYSE and trading in the Class A common stock on the OTC Pink Open Market, and the impact on the Company's business operations. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate. These statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, and significant contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the following: The Company's liquidity position raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern; risks associated with liquidity and capital markets, including the Company's ability to generate sufficient cash flows, together with cash on hand, to run its business, cover liquidity and capital requirements and resolve substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; the Company's ability to meet financial covenants as required by its 2022 Credit Agreement, as amended; risks related to outstanding indebtedness and preferred stock, rising interest rates and potential increases in borrowing costs, compliance with associated covenants and provisions and the potential need to seek additional or alternative debt or capital financing in the future; risks related to the Company's ability to access additional financing or alternative options when needed; the Company's dependence upon governmental and third-party private payors for reimbursement and that decreases in reimbursement rates, renegotiation or termination of payor contracts, billing disputes with third-party payors or unfavorable changes in payor, state and service mix may adversely affect the Company's financial results; federal and state governments' continued efforts to contain growth in Medicaid expenditures, which could adversely affect the Company's revenue and profitability; payments that the Company receives from Medicare and Medicaid being subject to potential retroactive reduction; changes in Medicare rules and guidelines and reimbursement or failure of the Company's clinics to maintain their Medicare certification and/or enrollment status; compliance with federal and state laws and regulations relating to the privacy of individually identifiable patient information, and associated fines and penalties for failure to comply; risks associated with public health crises, epidemics and pandemics, as was the case with the novel strain of COVID-19, and their direct and indirect impacts or lingering effects on the business, which could lead to a decline in visit volumes and referrals; the Company's inability to compete effectively in a competitive industry, subject to rapid technological change and cost inflation, including competition that could impact the effectiveness of the Company's strategies to improve patient referrals and the Company's ability to identify, recruit, hire and retain skilled physical therapists; the Company's inability to maintain high levels of service and patient satisfaction; risks associated with the locations of the Company's clinics, including the economies in which the Company operates and the potential need to close clinics and incur closure costs; the Company's dependence upon the cultivation and maintenance of relationships with customers, suppliers, physicians and other referral sources; the severity of climate change or the weather and natural disasters that can occur in the regions of the U.S. in which the Company operates, which could cause disruption to its business; risks associated with future acquisitions, divestitures and other business initiatives, which may use significant resources, may be unsuccessful and could expose the Company to unforeseen liabilities; risks associated with the Company's ability to secure renewals of current suppliers and other material agreements that the Company currently depends upon for business operations; failure of third-party vendors, including customer service, technical and information technology ("IT") support providers and other outsourced professional service providers to adequately address customers' requests and meet Company requirements; risks associated with the Company's reliance on IT infrastructure in critical areas of its operations including, but not limited to, cyber and other security threats; a security breach of the Company's IT systems or its third-party vendors' IT systems may subject the Company to potential legal action and reputational harm and may result in a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 or the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act; maintaining clients for which the Company performs management and other services, as a breach or termination of those contractual arrangements by such clients could cause operating results to be less than expected; the Company's failure to maintain financial controls and processes over billing and collections or disputes with third-party private payors could have a significant negative impact on the Company's financial condition and results of operations; the Company's operations are subject to extensive regulation and macroeconomic uncertainty; the Company's ability to meet revenue and earnings expectations; risks associated with applicable state laws regarding fee-splitting and professional corporation laws; inspections, reviews, audits and investigations under federal and state government programs and third-party private payor contracts that could have adverse findings that may negatively affect the Company's business, including its results of operations, liquidity, financial condition and reputation; changes in or the Company's failure to comply with existing federal and state laws or regulations or the inability to comply with new government regulations on a timely basis; the Company's ability to maintain necessary insurance coverage at competitive rates; the outcome of any legal and regulatory matters, proceedings or investigations instituted against the Company or any of its directors or officers, and whether insurance coverage will be available and/or adequate to cover such matters or proceedings; general economic conditions, including but not limited to inflationary and recessionary periods; the Company's facilities face competition for experienced physical therapists and other clinical providers that may increase labor costs, result in elevated levels of contract labor and reduce profitability; risks associated with the Company's ability to attract and retain talented executives and employees amidst the impact of unfavorable labor market dynamics, wage inflation and recent reduction in value of the Company's share-based compensation incentives, including potential failure of steps being taken to reduce attrition of physical therapists and increase hiring of physical therapists; risks resulting from the 2L Notes, IPO Warrants, Earnout Shares and Vesting Shares being accounted for as liabilities at fair value and the changes in fair value affecting the Company's financial results; further impairments of goodwill and other intangible assets, which represent a significant portion of the Company's total assets, especially in view of the Company's recent market valuation; the Company's inability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; risks related to dilution of Class A common stock ownership interests and voting interests as a result of the issuance of 2L Notes and Series B Preferred Stock; costs related to operating as a public company; and the impact of the delisting of the Class A common stock from the NYSE. If any of these risks materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. Investors should also review those factors discussed in the Company' Form 10-K and Form 10-Q for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 , and quarter ended September 30, 2024 , respectively, under the heading "Risk Factors," and other documents filed, or to be filed, by ATI with the SEC. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible to predict all such risk factors, nor can the Company assess the impact of all such risk factors on the business of the Company or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligations to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, statements of belief and similar statements reflect the beliefs and opinions of the Company on the relevant subject. These statements are based upon information available to the Company, as applicable, as of the date of this communication, and while the Company believes such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and statements should not be read to indicate that the Company has conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and you are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements. Contacts Investor Relations Scott Rundell VP, Finance and Head of Investor Relations ATI Physical Therapy [email protected] Media Inquiries Michael Freitag / Aura Reinhard Joele Frank , Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher 212-355-4449 Scott Parent Director of Communications ATI Physical Therapy [email protected] SOURCE ATI Physical Therapy
ASX have been a mixed bag in 2025, with some names outperforming the market by a wide margin while others have floundered. The (ASX: XHJ), which tracks the sector's market performance, has climbed 7.75% this year to date. This is behind the broader market represented by the ASX: XJO), which is up nearly 11% over the same time. But experts reckon ASX healthcare shares are poised to take centre stage in 2025. Could this signal value waiting to be unlocked? Let's see. Outlook for ASX healthcare shares Analysts and investment firms are bullish on the Australian healthcare 's long-term fundamentals. This could be positive for ASX healthcare shares. Earlier this year, Wilsons Advisory described the sector's outlook as , citing a combination of robust earnings growth and relatively low valuations. Healthcare expenditure is also projected to surge over the coming years. The Federal Budget projected by FY25, increasing to $123 billion the following year. Meanwhile, Fidelity International highlights the ageing population for healthcare companies. It says the number of people aged over 65 is expected to double by 2050. Healthcare has another notable structural driver: the global population aged over 65 will double by 2050 and the proportion of incomes we spend on keeping ourselves healthy will continue to grow. Aussie investors are also jumping on board the healthcare gravy train. According to investment firm VanEck's latest investor survey, ASX healthcare shares are in Australians plan to target in 2025 (alongside technology). The survey found that 77% of respondents were eyeing international equity , with healthcare topping the list of sectors due to its defensive nature and growth potential. Where are the opportunities? According to VanEck, global and ASX healthcare shares have " for investors. The company says there are four primary ways to gain exposure to the space, namely businesses in the pharmaceutical, , equipment and supply, and healthcare services domains. VanEck also says is key. Investors can gain exposure to healthcare companies by buying shares in healthcare companies directly or via a fund or . Meanwhile. analysts are bullish on two giants among fellow ASX healthcare shares. Bell Potter rates ( ) a buy forecasting "above market" profit growth for the biotech giant. ECP Asset Management also has long-term projections on CSL, being of by 2027. ( ) is also rated highly by brokers. A total of 15 from 18 brokers covering the stock rate it a buy, according to CommSec. Ord Minnett , with a $40.05 per share price target. It projects profit growth of 13% from the respiratory device business in 2025. Final thoughts According to experts, ASX healthcare shares are well-positioned for 2025. Part of this is due to the outlook on the broader healthcare industry. Meanwhile, analysts see plenty of earnings potential from companies within the sector. Stepping back, healthcare is known as a 'defensive' industry because it is not strongly correlated to the ups and downs of the broader economy. In other words, healthcare is considered necessary in both good and bad economic times.DANNY Jones' wife Georgia has broken down in tears and admitted she is "struggling" with her husband being in I'm A Celebrity. Georgia, 37, recorded a video for fans and cried as she revealed that her emotions have "come to a head" while Danny is in the jungle. 6 Danny Jones' wife Georgia has cried to fans while her husband is in the jungle Credit: Instagram / @thegeorgiaedit 6 The former Miss Great Britain says she is 'struggling' Credit: Instagram / @thegeorgiaedit 6 McFly star Danny is currently starring in I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Credit: Eroteme The former Miss Great Britain is attempting to juggle parenting their six-year-old son Cooper with work and a house move - and it has all got too much. Georgia began the video already in tears and told her Instagram followers: "I'm a bit of an emotional one today. I think it's just been bubbling. "Obviously, house move on its own is stressful and then working at the same time, solo parenting and having a husband in a jungle. "So today's it's just kind of come to a head. READ MORE ON DANNY JONES tough time Danny Jones' wife breaks down in tears as she gives emotional update jo my gosh Danny Jones's mum reveals she was left in TEARS watching her son on I'm A Celeb "The last thing I want to do is not be my authentic self, which is what my Instagram is. "I show real life, I show who I am, I show ups and downs and highs and lows so that you guys feel, you know, less alone with anything you might be struggling with. "So I'm just having a bit of a wobble and I'm just a bit tired and just making sure I'm looking after everyone and keeping everybody happy." Georgia, who married McFly star Danny in August 2014, went on to urge her army of fans to pick up the phone and vote for her hubby. Most read in I’m A Celebrity 2024 letting loose Ruth Langsford flies to I'm A Celebrity in Australia as bosses sign her up MISSING? Moment Barry McGuigan 'goes missing' after TEN days in the I'm A Celebrity jungle clap back I'm A Celebrity star Dean McCullough's mum slams Ant for being 'too hard' on him jungle jinks I'm A Celeb star claims bosses edit show to make campmates look bad The model and podcaster also told them that she is desperate to see him do some Bushtucker Trials. "Vote for Danny to do trials, vote for him to win, because we are so proud of him and he needs to stay in for as long as possible," she continued, while still wiping her eyes. Campmates have got it too EASY compared to my time in jungle - here's why producers need to step in "We will be going out there and supporting him. His mum's currently out there, so that's great, she made it. "But I will continue to show up on here as my authentic self." Sniffing, Georgia added: "Thank you for all the support for Danny so far. It doesn't go unnoticed." Georgia, who has a parenting podcast with Kelsey Parker, has been inundated with messages of support since sharing her "authentic self" video. One follower told her: “'And having a husband in the jungle' sounds like the most normal thing to say, but it’s not, it’s a lot to be doing all of that while your husband is eating bugs in a jungle!!! You’re amazing for sharing." Another added: "Sending lots of love Georgia! I've been struggling with how I feel & anxiety at the minute, in fact I had a cry like you, and then saw Danny cry on the show about his anxiety & it set me off again! But it is amazing to follow relatable people like you!" And a third commented: "Life can be overwhelming. Hang in there. Here's a hug. We all just love Danny here. Here's to Christmas together in your new home." I'm A Celebrity 2024 i'm A Celebrity is back for its 24th series, with a batch of famous faces living in the Aussie jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars on the show this year.. Coleen Rooney - Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney , has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever. Tulisa - The popstar and former X Factor judge has made her triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year's I'm A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal. Alan Halsall - The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities. Melvin Odoom - The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. Melvin has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet - the Aussie jungle . GK Barry - The UK's biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers. Dean McCullough - A rising star amongst this year's bunch of celebs , Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live. Oti Mabuse - The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV's Dancing On Ice . Danny Jones - The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle , after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he's now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice , along with bandmate Tom Fletcher. Jane Moore - The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist is braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge - having recently split from her husband . It will be Jane's first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past. Barry McGuigan - Former pro boxer Barry is the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to bowel cancer . He told The Late Late Show in 2021: "She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache." Maura Higgins - The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard . Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year. Rev. Richard Coles - Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity , and he's ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star , said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: "Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth." Danny is among this year's cohort of I'm A Celebrity campmates and arrived in Australia two-and-a-half weeks ago . This week, in another emotional video, Georgia revealed she has even moved house alone , due to Danny's absence. She admitted she had been left "broken" by the situation. "We have moved house whilst Danny is in the jungle, and I have done it on my own and I am a broken woman, to say the least," Georgia said on Instagram. Thankfully, Georgia has been able to call upon the assistance of family and friends, as well as Danny's PA, Carly. "I have had the help of the most incredible woman, Carly," she added. Read more on the Scottish Sun LOOKING UP I'm a four-time world champ but my eyesight is going so I've made crucial change ISLE SAY Stunning home with panoramic views for sale for just £135k - but there's a catch "If anyone is looking for a PA – she's not mine, she's Danny's, I do not have one – she's your woman. "My friends, my mum, my dad have just been flipping incredible. I have got a village, full-blown village." 6 Danny and Georgia married in 2014 Credit: Getty - Contributor 6 The McFly singer flew out to Australia two-and-a-half weeks ago Credit: Rex 6 Georgia and their son Cooper have moved house while Danny is away Credit: InstagramMarathon Petroleum Corp. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors
Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices, won't rule out revenge prosecutionsOusted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media say DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Russia media say ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad has fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally. The reports came hours after a stunning rebel advance swept into Damascus to cheers and ended the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule. Thousands of Syrians poured into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire, joyful after a stifling, nearly 14-year civil war. But the swiftly moving events raised questions about the future of the country and the wider region. The rebels face the daunting task of healing bitter divisions in a country still split among armed factions. One rebel commander said “we will not deal with people the way the Assad family did." Analysis: Collapse of Syria's Assad is a blow to Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — For Iran’s theocratic government, it keeps getting worse. Its decadeslong strategy of building an “Axis of Resistance” supporting militant groups and proxies around the region is falling apart. Hamas has been batttered by Israel's campaign in Gaza. In Lebanon, Israeli bombardment has crippled Iran’s most powerful ally, Hezbollah, even as Israel has launched successful airstrikes openly inside of Iran for the first time. And now Iran’s longtime stalwart ally and client in Syria, President Bashar Assad, is gone. Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad? BEIRUT (AP) — Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the militant leader who led the stunning insurgency that toppled Syria’s President Bashar Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image and that of his fighters. He renounced longtime ties to al-Qaida and depicts himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance. The extent of that transformation from jihadi extremist to would-be state builder is now put to the test. The 42-year-old al-Golani is labeled a terrorist by the United States. He has not appeared publicly since Damascus fell early Sunday. But he and his insurgent force, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, stand to be a major player in whatever comes next. Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices and won't rule out revenge prosecutions WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump says he can’t guarantee his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won’t raise prices for American consumers. And he's suggesting once more that some political rivals and federal officials who pursued legal cases against him should be imprisoned. The president-elect made the comments in a wide-ranging interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday. He also touched on monetary policy, immigration, abortion and health care, and U.S. involvement in Ukraine, Israel and elsewhere. Trump often mixed declarative statements with caveats, at one point cautioning “things do change.” The hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's elusive killer yields new evidence, but few answers NEW YORK (AP) — Police don’t know who he is, where he is, or why he did it. As the frustrating search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killer got underway for a fifth day Sunday, investigators reckoned with a tantalizing contradiction: They have troves of evidence, but the shooter remains an enigma. One conclusion they are confident of, however: It was a targeted attack, not a random one. On Sunday morning, police declined to comment on the contents of a backpack found in Central Park that they believe was carried by the killer. Thompson was shot and killed Wednesday outside of a hotel in Manhattan. Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is pushing Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine. Trump describes it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. Trump also said he would be open to reducing military aid to Ukraine and pulling the United States out of NATO. Those are two threats that have alarmed Ukraine, NATO allies and many in the U.S. national security community. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says any deal would have to pave the way to a lasting peace. The Kremlin's spokesman says Moscow is open to talks with Ukraine. Gaza health officials say latest Israeli airstrikes kill at least 14 including children DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian health officials say Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza have killed at least 14 people including children, while the bombing of a hospital in northern Gaza has wounded a half-dozen patients. Israel’s military continues its latest offensive against Hamas militants in northern Gaza, whose remaining Palestinians have been almost completely cut off from the rest of the territory amid a growing humanitarian crisis. One airstrike flattened a residential building in the urban Bureij refugee camp Sunday afternoon. That's according to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the nearby city of Deir al-Balah, where the casualties were taken. South Korea's democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere? SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A short-lived martial law decree by South Korea's leader last week raised worries about budding authoritarianism around the world. In the end, though, democracy prevailed. President Yoon Suk Yeol announced that he was declaring martial law and giving his government sweeping powers to crack down on protesters, ban political parties and control the media. Members of the military blocked lawmakers from using the legislature's constitutional power to cancel the power grab. But the National Assembly within hours unanimously voted to do so. Trump's return may be a boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in a changed Middle East TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jubilant about President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House. Trump's first term policies skewed heavily in favor of Israel, and he has picked stalwart Israel supporters for key positions in his administration. But much has transpired since Trump left office in early 2021. The turmoil in the Middle East, the lofty ambitions of Netanyahu’s far-right governing coalition and Netanyahu’s own personal relationship with the president-elect could dampen that enthusiasm and complicate what on the surface looks like a seamless alliance. College Football Playoff's first 12-team bracket is set with Oregon No. 1 and SMU in, Alabama out SMU captured the last open spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff, bumping Alabama to land in a bracket that placed undefeated Oregon at No. 1. The selection committee preferred the Mustangs, losers of a heartbreaker in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game, who had a far less difficult schedule than Alabama of the SEC but one fewer loss. The inaugural 12-team bracket marks a new era for college football, though the Alabama-SMU debate made clear there is no perfect formula. The tournament starts Dec. 20-21 with four first-round games. It concludes Jan. 20 with the national title game in Atlanta.NEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our company,” or “MFH”) (Nasdaq: MFH), a digital fintech group powered by blockchain technology, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024. First Half 2024 Financial and Operating Highlights GAAP revenue - First half 2024 GAAP revenues of USD$517,177, compared to revenues of USD$246,242 in first half 2023, reflecting an increase of 110.03% in GAAP revenue and demonstrating the Company’s enhanced profitability and diversified revenue stream for the six months ended June 30, 2024. GAAP gross loss - First half 2024 GAAP gross loss of USD$276,444, compared to gross loss of USD$447,178 in first half 2023, reflecting a decrease of 38.18% in GAAP gross loss. GAAP net loss - First half 2024 GAAP net loss of USD$3,834,465, compared to net loss of USD$2,578,541 in first half 2023, reflecting an increase of 48.71% in GAAP net loss. For detailed financial results, please refer to the Company’s filing. About Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. is a digital fintech company with subsidiaries specializing in distributed computing and digital consultation across North America and the Asia-Pacific region. Our focus is on delivering innovative financial solutions while adhering to principles of compliance, professionalism, and operational efficiency. Our aim is to contribute to the evolution of digital finance by providing secure and innovative financial services to individuals and businesses. And our dedication to compliance, professionalism, and operational excellence ensures that we remain a trusted partner in the rapidly transforming financial landscape. 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Nonetheless, we reserve the right to make such updates from time to time by press release, periodic report or other method of public disclosure without the need for specific reference to this interim report. No such update shall be deemed to indicate that other statements not addressed by such update remain correct or create an obligation to provide any other updates. CONTACTS Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. Hoi Yi Xian ir@mercurityfintech.com Tel: + 1 646 283 7120 International Elite Capital Inc. Vicky Cheung Tel: +1(646) 866-7928 Email: mfhfintech@iecapitalusa.com