
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has been tipped for a knighthood in the New Year honours list, Whitehall insiders are reported to have said. The long-standing Mayor, who was elected for a third term in May, is expected to receive the gong for his political and public service, having previously served as the MP for Tooting before he left the Commons in 2016. Mr Khan is one of a number of Labour veterans expected to receive top honours - including Islington South MP Emily Thornberry, the Financial Times writes. Ms Thornberry is set to receive a damehood despite being dropped from Sir Keir Starmer ’s front bench when Labour entered government in the summer. Another recipient is set to be New Labour-era health secretary Patricia Hewitt. Andy Street, the former West Midlands mayor who was defeated in the local elections in May, when Mr Khan won a historic third term, is one of several Conservative politicians who may receive a knighthood. A source stressed to the FT that a draft document of honours had yet to receive final sign-off from the Prime Minister or King Charles. The newspaper reports that the government is positioned to issue a fresh list of political peerages in the coming wees, which are likely to coincide with the New Year honours. The honours are expected to include Sir Keir’s former chief of staff Sue Gray . Sue Gray quit as Downing Street chief of staff, citing fears she was “becoming a distraction” to Sir Keir Starmer’s government in October. The partygate report author has been a high-profile figure in Sir Keir’s top team since she was appointed as chief while Labour were in opposition last year. But Number 10 quickly became plagued by reports of infighting, as rows over Ms Gray’s salary and Government freebies dominated the headlines. A selection of ex-Labour MPs who stepped down ahead of the July General Election to make way for new talent are expected to enter the House of Lords too. Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is yet to submit his resignation peerages list, according to reports. But Tory insiders think former cabinet ministers Michael Gove, Simon Hart and Alister Jack will be included. A representative for Khan declined to comment to the FT. Individuals would not necessarily know if they are on the New Year honours list, for which anyone can nominate another person.Revealed: The rising star tipped to take over Michael Rowland's plum ABC News Breakfast hosting gig READ MORE: Michael Rowland announces his retirement from ABC By JIMMY BRIGGS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 21:57, 2 December 2024 | Updated: 22:31, 2 December 2024 e-mail 22 shares 2 View comments A rising media star has been tipped to replace ABC News Breakfast host Michael Rowland after his shock on-air resignation on Monday . ABC's 7pm newsreader James Glenday is the most likely candidate to step into the role, according to The Sydney Morning Herald . Glenday has frequently appeared as a fill-in host on the program and is finishing up his role as a newsreader in Canberra in the coming weeks. The veteran reporter has a wealth of political and field experience, having worked as both a Europe and US Correspondent for the ABC during his time with the network. When approached for comment, an ABC spokesperson told the publication it's 'too early to confirm the 2025 line-up'. Michael, 55, broke the shock news of his departure to viewers on Monday morning, revealing his last show would be on Friday, December 13. A rising media star has been tipped to replace ABC News Breakfast host Michael Rowland (pictured) after his shock on-air resignation on Monday 'I'm leaving News Breakfast,' Rowland announced. 'I'm sorry to the viewers out there for the short notice. I'm not one for long and drawn out farewells and I wanted minimal fuss. 'I love the job, it's the best job I've had in the ABC. In fact, anywhere. But after 15 years of 3am starts my body is screaming "enough!". And so too is my wife. 'It's been an immense privilege to be here for 15 years presenting the news to our viewers. That, to me, has been by far the most important part of the job.' The veteran journalist anchored the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings and coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Rowland has also served as Lateline's economics correspondent and state political reporter in both New South Wales and Victoria. ABC Director, News Justin Stevens, said in a statement: 'Michael has been central to News Breakfast's success over the past 15 years, a familiar and trusted face for viewers each morning. 'His ability to traverse serious reporting as well as lighter topics, and do it on live TV for three hours every morning, shows what a hugely talented broadcaster he is. ABC's 7pm newsreader James Glenday (left) is the most likely candidate to step into the role, according to The Sydney Morning Herald Glenday has frequently appeared as a fill-in host on the program and is finishing up his role as a newsreader based in Canberra in the coming weeks Read More Michael Rowland reveals disgruntled viewer's VERY personal attack against him in wild complaint 'We'll miss him a lot on the News Brekky couch but we can't wait to see what he does next for the ABC after a well-deserved rest.' Meanwhile, Rowland's ABC News Breakfast co-host Bridget Brennan said it has been 'an honour and a privilege' sitting alongside him. 'I've been able to watch firsthand his enduring dedication to strong journalism and public service,' Brennan said in a statement. 'After 15 years, Australians will miss his presence each and every morning enormously, but I know we all appreciate the incredible effort he has given to News Breakfast for such a long time. 'Michael, I hope this next chapter brings long sleep-ins and more time to stay up late and watch your beloved Doggies!' New South Wales Celebrity Life Michael Rowland Share or comment on this article: Revealed: The rising star tipped to take over Michael Rowland's plum ABC News Breakfast hosting gig e-mail 22 shares Add comment
Rockridge Files Management Information Circular for Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders to Approve Business Combination with Eros Resources and MAS GoldPublished 4:48 pm Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Data Skrive Top 25 teams will take the court in three games on Thursday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the South Carolina Gamecocks taking on the Iowa State Cyclones at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Watch women’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.Leeds claim top spot after victory over Championship strugglers Stoke
A medical worker administers a vaccine in an undated photograph.Photo: Taipei Times Staff writer, with CNA The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) yesterday announced that it would make 200,000 doses of a protein-based Novavax vaccine targeting the JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19 available to the public from Wednesday next week. 請繼續往下閱讀... The vaccine was an alternative for those who previously had an adverse reaction to more common mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, the CDC said. The Novavax JN.1 jabs would be available to those who are 12 years old or above, CDC Deputy Director-General Tseng Shu-huai (曾淑慧) said. Meanwhile, 1.7 million out of the 5.5 million doses of Moderna’s mRNA-based JN.1 COVID-19 vaccine procured by the CDC have already been administered, CDC statistics showed. As Taiwan is well-stocked with mRNA vaccines, unvaccinated people, particularly those who are 65 or older and those with chronic illnesses, should get a shot as soon as possible to lower the chances of developing terminal symptoms due to COVID-19, Tseng said. People should also be aware that it takes two weeks for a vaccine to begin providing protection against COVID-19, Tseng added. In other developments, the CDC said 94,882 visits to emergency departments and outpatient clinics for flu-like symptoms were reported from Dec. 15 to Saturday last week, a 16 percent increase compared with the number of cases recorded the previous week. Among those who visited emergency departments in that period, 10.8 percent were due to flu-like illnesses, very close to the epidemic threshold of 11 percent, it said. CDC Deputy Director-General Tseng Shu-huai (曾淑慧) warned that in winter, viruses targeting the human respiratory system are more active, and with year-end activities such as Christmas celebrations and New Year’s gatherings, the risk of disease transmission is increasing. She urged people who have not yet received a flu jab, especially those in high-risk groups, to get vaccinated as soon as possible. The CDC on Tuesday last week announced that free flu vaccines would be offered to all unvaccinated residents in Taiwan aged 6 months or older starting on Jan. 1 until the vaccine supply is used up. 新聞來源: TAIPEI TIMES 不用抽 不用搶 現在用APP看新聞 保證天天中獎 點我下載APP 按我看活動辦法Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital while the WHO chief says he was meters away JERUSALEM (AP) — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen have targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports. The World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment on Thursday took place just “meters away” as he was about to board a flight in Sanaa. He says a crew member was hurt. The strikes followed several days of Houthi attacks and launches setting off sirens in Israel. Israel's military says it attacked infrastructure used by the Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa, power stations and ports. The Israeli military later said it wasn’t aware that the WHO chief was at the location in Yemen. An uneasy calm settles over Syrian city of Homs after outbreak of sectarian violence HOMS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s new security forces checked IDs and searched cars in the central city of Homs a day after protests by members of the Alawite minority erupted in gunfire and stirred fears that the country’s fragile peace could break down. A tense calm prevailed Thursday after checkpoints were set up throughout the country’s third-largest city, which has a mixed population of Sunni and Shia Muslims, Alawites and Christians. The security forces are controlled by the former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which led the charge that unseated former President Bashar Assad. The US says it pushed retraction of a famine warning for north Gaza. Aid groups express concern. WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say they asked for — and got — the retraction of an independent monitor's warning of imminent famine in north Gaza. The internationally Famine Early Warning System Network issued the warning this week. The new report had warned that starvation deaths in north Gaza could reach famine levels as soon as next month. It cited what it called Israel's “near-total blockade” of food and water. The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Jacob Lew, criticized the finding as inaccurate and irresponsible. The U.S. Agency for International Development, which funds the famine-monitoring group, told the AP it had asked for and gotten the report's retraction. USAID officials tell The Associated Press that it had asked the group for greater review of discrepancies in some of the data. Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans in Congress plan to move quickly in their effort to overhaul the nation’s voting procedures, seeing an opportunity with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress. They want to push through long-sought changes such as voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements. They say the measures are needed to restore public confidence in elections. That's after an erosion of trust that Democrats note has been fueled by false claims from Donald Trump and his allies of widespread fraud in the 2020 election. Democrats say they are willing to work with the GOP but want any changes to make it easier, not harder, to vote. Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning out NEW YORK (AP) — A lot of Americans, after an intense presidential election campaign, are looking for a break in political news. That's evident in cable television news ratings and a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll found nearly two-thirds of Americans saying they've found the need recently to cut down on their consumption of political and government news. That's particularly true among Democrats following President-elect Donald Trump's victory, although a significant number of Republicans and independents feel the same way. Cable networks MSNBC and CNN are really seeing a slump. That's also happened in years past for networks that particularly appeal to supporters of one candidate. New York to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Large fossil fuel companies would have to pay fees to help New York fight the effects of climate change under a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. The governor signed the new law Thursday. It requires companies responsible for substantial greenhouse gas emissions to pay into a state infrastructure fund for repairs or projects that help avoid future damage from climate change. Lawmakers approved the bill earlier this year. It's meant to make big oil and gas companies contribute to the cost of repairs after extreme weather events or for resiliency projects. Such projects may include restoring coastal wetlands or upgrading roads, bridges and water drainage systems. Legal challenges to the new law are expected. Aviation experts say Russia's air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns Aviation experts say that Russian air defense fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured. Azerbaijan is observing a nationwide day of mourning on Thursday for the victims of the crash. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was en route from Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the North Caucasus on Wednesday when it was diverted for reasons yet unclear and crashed while making an attempt to land in Aktau in Kazakhstan. Cellphone footage circulating online appeared to show the aircraft making a steep descent before smashing into the ground in a fireball. Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korean troops are suffering heavy battlefield losses KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korean troops are suffering heavy losses in Russia's Kursk region and face logistical difficulties as a result of Ukrainian attacks. The intelligence agency said Thursday that Ukrainian strikes near Novoivanovka inflicted heavy casualties on North Korean units. Ukraine's president said earlier this week that 3,000 North Korean troops have been killed and wounded in the fighting in the Kursk region. It marked the first significant estimate by Ukraine of North Korean casualties several weeks after Kyiv announced that North Korea had sent 10,000 to 12,000 troops to Russia to help it in the almost 3-year war. How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The benchmark index posted its first back-to-back annual gains of more than 20% since 1998. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing. But it wasn’t just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin and gold surged and “Roaring Kitty” reappeared to briefly reignite the meme stock craze. Why this Mexican American woman played a vital role in the US sacramental peyote trade MIRANDO CITY, Texas (AP) — Amada Cardenas, a Mexican American woman who lived in the tiny border town of Mirando City in South Texas, played an important role in the history of the peyote trade. She and her husband were the first federally licensed peyote dealers who harvested and sold the sacramental plant to followers of the Native American Church in the 1930s. After her husband's death in 1967, Cardenas continued to welcome generations of Native American Church members to her home until her death in 2005, just before her 101st birthday.GARDNER-WEBB 79, BETHUNE-COOKMAN 64
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Turns out, the ugly scene involving Mookie Betts and some overeager Yankees fans in Game 4 of the World Series could've been even worse ... 'cause the Dodgers superstar just revealed he considered retaliating against the NY backers with violence. The L.A. outfielder opened on the matter with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson as part of the comedians' " Back That Year Up 2024 " special ... and Betts told the guys he straight up considered hurling a baseball at the two men who tried to rip his glove away on a foul ball pop fly at Yankee Stadium back on Oct. 29. "Well, A for effort." Fan interference was called on this play where a Yankee fan tried to take the ball out of Mookie Betts' glove after an out. pic.twitter.com/iZ6taImncd "I was in the moment," Betts said. "I thought about throwing the ball at them." Thankfully, Betts said before he melted down ... he thought better of things -- and returned to right field. That said, the 32-year-old is still clearly furious over the guys' behavior ... as he told Hart and Thompson that if he could say anything to the duo, it'd simply be, "F*** you guys." "Like, try and get the ball, cool," he said. "But, like, you tried to grab my s***." Betts, of course, ultimately got the last laugh on the men -- as the two dudes were banned from Game 5 over their actions. To make matters even better for the eight-time All-Star, he and his team ended up winning that contest to secure a World Series title. Everyone will have the chance to meet up once more in 2025 -- the Dodgers play the Yankees in May ... here's to hoping everyone is on their best behavior then.Global experts pool wisdom for better people-to-people connectivity in Nanning
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