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slots synonym PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Baylor fell 73-65 to Indiana in the semifinals of the Battle 4 Atlantis on Sunday afternoon. The No. 18 Bears fell into a big hole early in the game after a 17-0 run by the Hoosiers but cut the lead to four points at halftime and came all the back to tie things up with under five minutes to play. Baylor made four of its final 13 shots and made just 33.3% of their shots, matching a season low. “I thought we fought,” Baylor head coach Nicki Collen said. “We came back and had a chance in the third quarter, we had it tied with a chance to take the lead. Needed to get over the hump and needed to and we didn't shoot the ball well down the stretch.” Yaya Felder led Baylor in scoring for the first time this season, finishing with 20 points and five 3-pointers, her most in a Baylor uniform. It was the 50th game with 10 or more points of her career, which began at Ohio. Jada Walker scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds, while Aaronette Vonleh had her third double-digit performance at Baylor, scoring 11 points and finishing with eight rebounds against the Hoosiers. Darianna Littlepage-Buggs was held to the lowest output of the season, scoring five points and grabbing eight rebounds before fouling out after 20 minutes. Bella Fontleroy finished with seven points, while Sarah Andrews made just one of her nine shots and was held to three points, but led the Bears with five assists. Indiana was led by junior guard Shay Ciezki, who poured in a career-high 34 points and made four 3-pointers for the Hoosiers. “Shay was incredible all night long,” Collen said. “She just buried us.” It was the first-ever loss for Baylor outside the United States, and head coach Nicki Collen fell to 4-1 in games on foreign soil. The Bears face Villanova in the third-place game Monday at 1:30 p.m. “We in some ways overcame the slow start,” Collen said. “When you look at the difference in the score it was our first quarter and our fouls shooting. It was a physical game on both sides. It was a tough game for the officials to call because there was a lot of reaching and grabbing.” Be the first to knowBitcoin is booming. From ETFs to crypto-linked stocks, here are 3 ways to join the rally.

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Riyadh Metro to begin partial operations next Wednesday: ReportFans of I'm A Celebrity have teased this week that host Ant McPartlin appears to dislike one of the campmates. Sunday's episode saw Ant, 49, and co-host Dec Donnelly , 49, come face-to-face with campmate Dean McCullough , 32, once again at a bushtucker trial. It marked the radio host's fifth trial on the new series of the ITV show so far. BBC Radio 1 presenter Dean poked fun at having been voted to do several trials when he arrived at the trial area with Coleen Rooney , who was doing the trial with him. He told the hosts upon seeing them again: "We need to stop meeting like this." Dec laughed, whilst Ant appeared to sport a smile. Dean added: "I told ya I didn't want another date." Ant did appear to laugh briefly before returning to a similar expression as before, as Dec commented: "Our fifth date now at the bushtucker trial clearing." READ MORE: Maura Higgins shares disgusting way she got revenge on sleazy ex READ MORE: Molly-Mae Hague shares first Christmas plans without Tommy amid concern for Bambi Following the scenes and amid the trial, fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter , to share their thoughts. Several viewers teased that host Ant appears to dislike Dean, with one writing: "Ant literally looks like he hates Dean." Another commented: "Ant hates Dean so much omg. His face says it all." A third tweeted: "Ant can't stand Dean you can tell." Whilst someone else wrote on Sunday night: "You can tell straight away Ant doesn't like Dean at all." Sharing their thoughts, another viewer wrote: "Ant's expression when looking at Dean is 'barely concealed disdain'." Alongside a laughing emoji, one fan said: "He f***ing loathes him." Another teased: "Ant's face when Dean said I told you I didn't want [another date]." Whilst someone else said: "Ant going over and above to try and be nice to Dean because we've caught on that he doesn't like him is TV GOLD." Following the episode, Ant encouraged viewers to stop voting for Dean to give other celebrities a chance to take part in future trials. Dean has taken part in the majority of trials so far and has at times struggled to win stars. It was announced on Sunday night that Dean - who won nine stars with Coleen - will do the next trial too. During the latest episode of the companion show I'm A Celebrity... Unpacked, host Joel Dommett asked Ant: "What do you think about Dean doing the trial again tomorrow?" Ant replied with a message for viewers at home: "Right. Let's all have a serious talk. I'm going to look directly into the camera here. I think it's good to see other faces down there." Ant continued: "This is not a personal thing. It's not about Dean, it's about us just seeing different people down there. And I think we want to see different people on the show being featured. Some people unfortunately aren't getting [screen time]." The presenter went on to name Barry McGuigan , Melvin Odoom and Oti Mabuse as examples of other campmates he would want to see take part in a future trial. It comes after Ant admitted earlier this week that his "annoyance came across onscreen" during a previous trial that Dean quit after winning four stars. Speaking on Unpacked, Ant teased: "My annoyance came across onscreen. I was unprofessional. I'm not happy about it." The comments followed speculation among viewers on social media that Ant had been frustrated by Dean in the trial. I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! airs every night at 9pm on Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Play, ITV1, STV and ITVX. Companion show I'm A Celebrity...Unpacked airs live on ITV2 directly afterwards . Follow Mirro r C elebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads . Join the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice .Island Health opens applications for Vancouver Island mental health grants

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Oklahoma residents on Sunday mourned the death of former Democratic U.S. Sen. Fred Harris , a trailblazer in progressive politics in the state who ran an unsuccessful presidential bid in 1976. Harris died on Saturday at 94. Democratic Party members across Oklahoma remembered Harris for his commitment to economic and social justice during the 1960s — a period of historical turbulence. Harris chaired the Democratic National Committee from 1969 to 1970 and helped unify the party after its tumultuous national convention in 1968 when protesters and police clashed in Chicago. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

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ALDI Ireland is bringing back school uniforms for the new year - and prices start at €1.65. With a chunk of the school year already over, some key pieces may be worse for wear. But don't worry, Aldi has everything you need to restock before school starts again. Aldi Ireland said: "Make stocking up on the school uniform essentials a breeze." The school uniform essentials are set to hit the stores from January 2. They are expected to be available for a week only across the country. The first item in the major range is the Boy's Polo Shirt 2 Pack for €1.65. The shirts are made from 100 per cent cotton, which features CmiA cotton, Okeo Text and Bionic finish, ensuring the quality lasts for a long time. It comes in two gorgeous colours: Blue and White. The shirts are available in sizes 4/5 to 11/12 years. Next up is the Boys Cargo Shorts for €1.65. The shorts feature an adjustable waist, permanent crease, and reinforced knees. The shorts are made from recycled polyester. They come in two colours: Grey and Black and are available in ages 3/5 to 11/12 years. They are also selling Pleated Skirt for €1.65. Aldi Ireland said: "Make sure their school uniform is sorted in time for the new school year with this Lily & Dan Black Pleated Skirt! "Made with Teflon Eco Elite® for extra durability, this crease-resistant skirt with permanent pleats is practical as well stylish." Available in Grey for ages 3/4 to 11/12 years. The range has Ankle Socks 5 Pack for €2.99 in black and grey. The socks are made from BCI cotton and features an antibacterial finish and Oeko Tex. They are available for 4/5.5 to 6/8. Lastly, they are selling Sustainable trainers for €8.99. The runners are made from recycled polyester and feature a memory foam, ensuring they are comfortable all day. They are available to purchase in pink or blue in sizes 4 to 10. The German discount supermarket chain came to Ireland in 1999. Aldi’s first few shops opened in November 1999, with locations in Sandyford, Dublin, and Ballincollig, Cork. By the mid-2000s, Aldi bosses had opened numerous stores, focusing on providing high-quality products at low prices. As the recession hit 2008-2012, Aldi's popularity grew as consumers became more price-conscious. The supermarket giant continued it’s expansion in Ireland between 2013-2018, while refurbishing existing stores. By 2018, Aldi had over 130 shops throughout the country. The chain began to focus on expanding its range of Irish-made products and supporting local producers. In 2023, Aldi had over 140 stores in Ireland. The store invested in sustainability initiatives, such as reducing plastic packaging and increasing the availability of organic and eco-friendly products. Aldi chiefs said: “At Aldi we are committed to supporting Irish suppliers. Developed in partnership with Bord Bia, Grow with Aldi is designed to help the very best Irish suppliers develop their brand. “To date, we’ve invested €10 million in our Grow with Aldi development programme in a bid to find the very best Irish suppliers. “As a result, for a limited time only there are over 47 new products, from 27 Irish suppliers available in store.” Aldi have introduced technological advancements with self-checkout systems and contactless payment options.Oklahoma Democrats mourn Fred Harris, former US senator and presidential candidate

I’ve deliberately held back on writing on how Donald Trump’s election victory in the United States would affect us, for three reasons. First, a flurry of writings on the outlook for the second Trump presidency quickly followed the US election. So I thought I’d adopt a listening mode first and weigh what everyone else was saying. Second, I found it fascinating that some analysts had directly opposing views, especially on how far Trump would support us vs China in the West Philippine Sea. Third, I find it hard to second-guess Trump on his economic policy directions, as he does not seem firmly grounded on a clear set of economic principles, making him less predictable. He has in fact led the Republican Party away (and astray?) from its age-old capitalistic free-market/free-trade philosophy by espousing the traditionally Democrat line of trade protectionism. Part of it may come from lack of full understanding of the consequences of his promised economic directions, especially on trade, fiscal, and monetary policies. Worse, many see him to be unwilling to learn because he thinks he already knows everything. He has declared many times that he knows more about various things than everyone else. The internet is replete with quotes from his talks and interviews declaring that he is the smartest person in the room on virtually any topic raised to him. This reportedly worries his own people, as it means he would be unreceptive to advice, even if surrounded by the most competent advisers. President Ronald Reagan, in contrast, humbly and openly stated that he often wasn’t the smartest man in the room—but quickly added that he knew how to hire smart people, and when to listen to them. What will he do on the economy? He promises a whole array of tax cuts, including lifting caps on tax deductions, and toys with the idea of dropping the federal income tax and replacing it with import tariffs. He says he will impose an across-the-board tariff of 10 or 20 percent on all imports into the US, and raise them up to 60 percent for imports from China and 25 percent from Mexico. He has also floated a 100- or 200-percent tariff on cars made in Mexico, or on all products made by US firms that move manufacturing operations to Mexico. New Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warns him that the planned tariffs “put our common businesses at risk,” and she is right. Blaming the Biden-Harris administration for soaring prices, Trump has vowed to reduce prices of fuel, groceries, and other essentials, with little explanation on how. He promises to boost oil and gas production and allow more drilling, but seems to forget that prices consumers pay at the pump depend highly on the global oil market, from which the US oil market is not insulated. And his obsession with protective tariffs runs counter to his promise of lower prices. He describes tariffs as a multiuse tool to punish other countries for unfair trade practices, prevent US companies from moving overseas, and bring in billions of dollars to reduce the federal deficit. But he neglects how they would hit US firms and consumers with higher costs of imported inputs and consumer goods, leading to the same price inflation he vows to reverse. Higher inflation could force the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates anew, even as this is also something Trump has vowed to lower (yet cannot directly control) to reduce mortgage costs of homeowners and stimulate business. Higher US interest rates in turn have unwelcome repercussions on worldwide interest rates and exchange rates, as seen in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. So how will our economy fare under the Trump presidency? The US is important to us in trade (we export more to them than we import), direct invesments (they are among our top five sources), and remittances (they are our top source). Trump says he will hike tariffs on imports from countries the US has a trade deficit with, and that includes us. So unless we’re spared for political considerations, we will get hit. Firms will move out of China to avoid Trump’s punitive tariffs on imports from that country, but it remains a struggle to attract them to move here. His promised crackdown on illegal migrants in the US would take a toll on our remittances, as many Filipinos are among them. All told, the Trump presidency could be problematic for us, if he delivers on his loud promises. But will he? I’ve long had a black blazer that I found in a US bargain basement, with not just a label at the collar but an impressive little brass medallion attached with brass chains, proudly embossed “Donald Trump Collection.” Right underneath it is a label that reads: “Made in China.” And I’ve seen a photo of a similar blazer posted in social media where the label said “Made in Mexico.” That speaks volumes to me. —————- [email protected] Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy .Baba Vanga predictions were earlier considered a voodoo thing by a majority of the world for a few decades until it was reported that the Bulgarian mystic healer and astrologer had predicted the 9/11 terror attacks on US soil much in advance. This was just not the only shocking prediction, but the inferences of her sayings have been reportedly coming true for years, even after her death. ET Year-end Special Reads What kept India's stock market investors on toes in 2024? India's car race: How far EVs went in 2024 Investing in 2025: Six wealth management trends to watch out for Baba Vanga predictions for 2025: Are any sinister happenings awaiting the human race? Also known as the Nostradamus of the Balkans due to her eerie predictions about world-changing altercations and incidents, Baba Vanga's predictions can be analyzed for the new year 2025 as well. It includes the outline of dramatic evolution of humanity, and it has also been prophesied that the human race could come in touch with the alien race this year. Biggest Baba Vanga prediction for Europe It has been claimed in reports that Baba Vanga has predicted that Europe could undergo a major population change, and become sparsely populated, possibly due to various geopolitical factors. Whether the Ukraine-Russia conflict could be partly responsible for that, is again a subject of opinion. Environmental factors could also be responsible for Europe becoming sparsely populated in 2025, as per a ToI report. Baba Vanga's most interesting prediction in the world of medical sciences The biggest prediction from the Nostradamus of the Balkans comes for the year 2046, according to the timeline, which reportedly states that synthetic organs could start being mass-produced, which would be a new revolution for the world of medical science, increasing survival rates of humans carrying fatal organ diseases. 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Gaetz’ Bad Boy image finally catches up with himWhen Katja Vogt considers a Jaguar, she pictures a British-made car purring confidently along the Italian coastline — a vision of familiarity that conveys "that dreaming, longing feeling we all love." She's not sure what to think about Jaguar now after the 89-year-old company announced a radical rebranding that featured loud colors and androgynous people — but no cars. Jaguar, the company says, will now be JaGUar. It will produce only electric vehicles beginning in 2026. Bad attention is good attention, Jaguar execs would appear to believe. The car brand has prompted mockery online for posting a glitzy ad without a single car in it. Say goodbye to British racing green, Cotswold Blue and black. Its colors are henceforth electric pink, red and yellow, according to a video that sparked backlash online. Its mission statement: "Create exuberance. Live vivid. Delete ordinary. Break moulds." "Intrigued?" @Jaguar posted on social media. "Weird and unsettled" is more like it, Vogt wrote on Instagram. "Especially now, with the world feeling so dystopian," the Cyprus-based brand designer wrote, "a heritage brand like Jaguar should be conveying feelings of safety, stability, and maybe a hint of rebellion — the kind that shakes things up in a good way, not in a way that unsettles." Jaguar was one of several iconic companies that announced significant rebrandings in recent weeks, upending a series of commercial — and cultural — landmarks by which many modern human beings sort one another, carve out identities and recognize the world around them. Campbell's, the 155-year-old American icon that artist Andy Warhol immortalized in pop culture decades ago, is ready for a new, soupless name. Comcast's corporate reorganization means there will soon be two television networks with "NBC" in their name — CNBC and MSNBC — that will no longer have any corporate connection to NBC News, a U.S. legacy news outlet. CNBC One could even argue the United States itself is rebranding with the election of former President Donald Trump and Republican majorities in the House and Senate. Unlike Trump's first election in 2016, he won the popular vote in what many called a national referendum on American identity. Are we, then, the sum total of our consumer decisions — what we buy, where we travel and whom we elect? Certainly, it's a question for those privileged enough to be able to afford such choices. Volumes of research in the art and science of branding — from "brandr," an old Norse word for burning symbols into the hides of livestock — say those factors do contribute to the modern sense of identity. So rebranding, especially of heritage names, can be a deeply felt affront to consumers. "It can feel like the brand is turning its back on everything that it stood for — and therefore it feels like it's turning its back on us, the people who subscribe to that idea or ideology," said Ali Marmaduke, strategy director with the Amsterdam-based Brand Potential. He said cultural tension — polarization — is surging over politics, wars in Russia and the Mideast, the environment, public health and more, creating what Marmaduke said is known as a "polycrisis": the idea that there are several massive crises converging that feel scary and complex. Campbell's soups "People are understandably freaked out by that," he said. "So we are looking for something that will help us navigate this changing, threatening world that we face." Trump's "Make America Great Again" qualifies. So did President Joe Biden's "Build Back Better" slogan. Campbell's soup itself — "Mmm Mmm Good" — isn't going anywhere, CEO Mark Clouse said. The company's new name, Campbell's Co., will reflect "the full breadth of our portfolio," which includes brands like Prego pasta sauce and Goldfish crackers. None of the recent activity around heritage brands sparked a backlash as ferocious as Jaguar's. The company stood as a pillar of tradition-loving British identity since World War II. The famous "leaper" cat Jaguar logo is pictured in 2019 at the Auto show in Paris, France. Jaguar said its approach to the rebrand was rooted in the philosophy of its founder, Sir William Lyons, to "copy nothing." What it's calling "the new Jaguar" will overhaul everything from the font of its name to the positioning of it's famous "leaper" cat. "Exuberant modernism" will "define all aspects of the new Jaguar world," according to the news release. The approach is thought to be aimed at selling fewer cars at a six-figure price point to a more diverse customer base. The reaction ranged from bewilderment to hostility. Memes sprouted up likening the video to the Teletubbies, a Benetton ad and — perhaps predictably — a bow to "woke" culture as the blowback intersected with politics. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.The confidential briefing note is part of the tranche of documents made public in the annual release of State papers from the Irish National Archives. An Irish Department of Foreign Affairs official focusing on justice and security created the list in October 2002. The document starts by referencing a 1999 interview given by George Mitchell, the chairman of the Good Friday Agreement negotiations, in which he claimed the British and Irish governments, as well as Northern Ireland’s political parties, had leaked information to manipulate public opinion. However, he further accused the NIO of attempting to sabotage the process by leaking information on British Government policy to the media. Mr Mitchell, a former US senator, is said to have expressed alarm and anger over the frequency of leaks from the NIO – saying they were uniquely “designed to undermine the policy of the British Government of which they were a part”. The Irish civil servant notes Mr Mitchell himself was subjected to an attempted “smear” when he first arrived in Northern Ireland, as newspaper articles falsely claimed his chief of staff Martha Pope had had a liaison with Sinn Fein representative Gerry Kelly with ulterior motives. The Irish civil servant goes on to list several “leaks”, starting with the publication of a proposed deal in a newspaper while “intense negotiations” for the Downing Street Declaration were under way. Next, the Department lists two “high-profile and damaging leaks issued from the NIO”. A so-called “gameplan” document was leaked in February 1998, showing papers had been prepared weeks before the Drumcree march on July 6, 1997. In the preceding years, there had been standoffs and clashes as nationalists opposed the procession of an Orange parade down Garvaghy Road in Portadown. The gameplan document showed then secretary of state for Northern Ireland Mo Mowlam, who was publicly expressing a desire for a negotiated solution to the 1997 parade, advocated “finding the lowest common denominator for getting some Orange feet on the Garvaghy Road”. In 1997, a large number of security forces were deployed to the area to allow the march to proceed. The incident sparked heightened tension and a wave of rioting. The document further describes the release of a document submitted by the NIO’s director of communications to the secretary of state as a “second major leak”. It claims a publicity strategy was released to the DUP in the aftermath of the Good Friday Agreement and showed how the UK Government would support a yes vote in a referendum following any talks agreement. In addition, it is claimed unionists used leaked sections of the Patten report on policing to invalidate its findings ahead of its publication in 1999. The report recommended the replacement of the Royal Ulster Constabulary with the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the changing of symbols, and a 50-50 recruitment policy for Catholics and Protestants. At the time, UUP leader David Trimble said the recommendations would lead to a corruption of policing in Northern Ireland. Chris Patten, chairman of the independent commission on policing, said some of the assertions were a “total fabrication” and designed to “muddy the waters” to create a difficult political atmosphere. Elsewhere, the author notes it was leaked to the media there was serious disagreement between the governments of the UK and Ireland on the composition of that commission – with not a single name submitted by the Irish side being accepted by the other. The author notes this incident, still under the heading “NIO leaks”, was believed by British officials to have emanated from the Irish side. The report turns to leaks of other origin, claiming “disgruntled Special Branch officers in Northern Ireland” were blamed by the British Government for a series of releases about the IRA which were designed to damage Sinn Fein in the 2001 general election in Northern Ireland. One senior Whitehall source was quoted in the Guardian as complaining that Special Branch was “leaking like a sieve” after details of an IRA intelligence database containing the names of leading Tories – described at the time as a “hit list” – was passed to the BBC in April 2002. The briefing note adds: “This was followed days later by a leak to The Sunday Telegraph which alleged that senior IRA commanders bought Russian special forces rifles in Moscow last year. “The newspaper said it was passed details by military intelligence in London.” The briefing note adds that other Special Branch leaks were associated with the Castlereagh break-in. The final incident in the document notes the Police Ombudsman’s Report on the Omagh bombing was also leaked to the press in December 2001. Then Northern Ireland secretary John Reid said at the time: “Leaks are never helpful and usually malicious – I will not be commenting on this report until I have seen the final version.” The reason for creating the list of leaks, which the Irish National Archives holds in a folder alongside briefing notes for ministers ahead of meetings with officials from the UK Government and NIO, is not outlined in the document itself. – This document is based on material in 2024/130/6.

A Michelin-starred chef has appealed to thieves who stole his van with 2,500 pies inside to “do the right thing” and drop them somewhere so people in need can have them. Tommy Banks, who owns two restaurants and a pub in North Yorkshire, posted on Instagram on Monday morning to say his van with £25,000 of stock in the back had been taken from just outside Ripon. Mr Banks said in the video that the stock – including steak and ale, turkey and butternut squash pies, as well as gravy and custard – was for York Christmas Market. A post shared by Tommy Banks (@tommybanks) He urged the thieves to drop the pies somewhere such as a community centre, adding “I know you’re a criminal, but maybe just do something nice because it’s Christmas and maybe we can feed a few thousand people with these pies that you’ve stolen, do the right thing”. Mr Banks also asked anyone who is offered pies from someone who is not him to report them to the police. North Yorkshire Police said it had been informed of the theft and asked anyone with information to get in touch, the BBC reported. Mr Banks’s video contained the caption: “So @matthewalockwood went into @madeinoldstead this morning to pick up the van and it has been stolen. “These guys had loaded up the van with stock for @tommyspieshop today and left plugged in overnight. “I’m guessing the thieves didn’t realise they were stealing 2,500 pies along with the van! The pies are all in boxes with my name on so not very easy to sell. “If you are the thieves and read this I urge you to drop the pies off somewhere. So we can at least give them to people who need food and they are not wasted.” Mr Banks told the PA news agency: “What was really making me sad this morning, I thought suddenly they’re going to realise what’s in the back and ditch the food. “We talk about zero waste and when you’ve got just short of a tonne of food that’s probably been ditched, it would be good if it could find its way to people who need it.” He added that his team were “much less bothered about the van as they’re bothered about the pies” as it was a week’s worth of stock. The chef said they are planning to create a chicken pie this week and one of his team came up with the name “bandit butter chicken pie”, as he said the situation was “all a bit Home Alone – at Christmas with the pie bandit stealing our pies”.None

NoneQatar's prime minister said on Saturday that momentum had returned to talks aimed at securing a truce and hostage exchange deal in Gaza following Donald Trump's election as US president. The Gulf emirate, along with the United States and Egypt, had been involved in months of unsuccessful negotiations for a Gaza truce and hostage release. But in November, Doha announced it had put its mediation on hold, saying it would resume when Hamas and Israel showed "willingness and seriousness". "We have sensed, after the election, that the momentum is coming back," Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani told the Doha Forum for political dialogue. He spoke as a source close to the Hamas delegation in the talks told AFP that a new round of negotiations will "most likely" begin in the coming week. Sheikh Mohammed said that while there were "some differences" in the approach to an agreement by the outgoing and incoming US administrations, "we didn't see or recognise any disagreement on the goal itself to end the war". - 'Encouragement' - He said there had been "a lot of encouragement from the incoming administration in order to achieve a deal, even before the president comes to the office", adding this had affected Qatar's decision to get talks "back on track". "We hope to get things done as soon as possible. We hope that the willingness of the parties to engage in a good faith continues," he said. The source close to the Hamas delegation, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP: "Based on contacts with the mediators, we expect a new round of negotiations to begin in Cairo, most likely this week, to discuss ideas and proposals regarding a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange." The source added that Turkey, as well as Egypt and Qatar, had been "making commendable efforts to stop the war". In a statement later on Saturday, the group said Turkish spy chief Ibrahim Kalin met with a Hamas delegation in Doha to discuss the war in Gaza. The war in Gaza was sparked by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,208 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures. During the attack, militants kidnapped 251 people, 96 of whom remain in Gaza, including 34 declared dead by the Israeli military. Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 44,664 people, a majority civilians, according to figures from the territory's Hamas-run health ministry which the UN considers reliable. The US president-elect this week warned on social media of unspecified massive repercussions if the hostages were not released by the time he takes office next month. Trump has vowed staunch support for Israel and to dispense with outgoing President Joe Biden's occasional criticism, but has also spoken of his desire to secure deals on the world stage. On Saturday, Qatar's premier dismissed the prospect of his country facing greater pressure over the status of the Hamas political bureau, which the Gulf state has hosted since 2012 with Washington's blessing. Sheikh Mohammed called the Hamas office a "platform to convene between the different parties". Qatar was not "expected to enforce solutions" on the Palestinian militants, he added.

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Stock market today: Rising tech stocks pull Wall Street to another recordGaetz’ Bad Boy image finally catches up with himI'm A Celebrity viewers expressed their exasperation and threatened to turn off their TVs on Sunday evening. In the latest instalment, hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly delivered a roundup of the past 24 hours in camp, featuring Dean and Coleen embarking on the most recent trial. Fans also witnessed the Deals on Wheels challenge make a comeback, and were privy to Coleen discussing her and Wayne Rooney's unexpected encounter with Donald Trump. However, discontent arose among the audience when it was announced that Dean faced yet another trial. When Ant and Dec entered the campsite to disclose the next participant for the impending challenge, it came as little surprise that Dean was selected once more. Disgruntled I'm A Celeb devotees took to social media to air their grievances, with one vexed fan posting: "At which point do the producers stop someone getting voted from doing trials every day in a row like this can't last until the end ... #ImACeleb," while another added impatiently: "FFS STOP VOTING FOR DEAN ITS GETTING BORING NOW! #ImACeleb." Another questioned: "Do you think if we all just stop watching Dean one night, that they'll finally get the point? #ImACeleb," whilst one wrote: "So bored of Dean doing the trials and getting all the camera time now.. he's not entertaining #ImACeleb." One penned: "Show to be renamed to 'Dean is a celeb get everyone else out of here' #imaceleb," followed by another who pondered, "Is this a fix because it gets a reaction on social media? Really beyond boring. Such a great cast, and all we see is Dean. What a shame." Earlier in the evening, Coleen and Dean faced the daunting Absolute Carnage trial, wherein Coleen was in the car's boot amidst all the stars, tasked with utilising the tools - housed in the vehicle's front - to unlock varied fastenings. Whilst trapped in her compartment alongside cockroaches, crickets, giant mealworms, and rodents, Dean contended with being drenched in fish guts as he rummaged for the necessary implements to assist Coleen. They were given a 12-minute timeframe to secure as many stars as possible and they triumphantly accrued nine stars for their campmates. Reflecting on the trial, Ant and Dec remarked to Coleen, "You were very calm, very quiet, you just got on with it." To this Coleen responded: "Yeah that is my way of coping, silence, the silent treatment," and Dean added his newfound resolve, having seemingly conquered his aversion to fish guts which had previously led him to withdraw from a trial when fish guts were dumped on his head.

The confidential briefing note is part of the tranche of documents made public in the annual release of State papers from the Irish National Archives. An Irish Department of Foreign Affairs official focusing on justice and security created the list in October 2002. The document starts by referencing a 1999 interview given by George Mitchell, the chairman of the Good Friday Agreement negotiations, in which he claimed the British and Irish governments, as well as Northern Ireland’s political parties, had leaked information to manipulate public opinion. However, he further accused the NIO of attempting to sabotage the process by leaking information on British Government policy to the media. Mr Mitchell, a former US senator, is said to have expressed alarm and anger over the frequency of leaks from the NIO – saying they were uniquely “designed to undermine the policy of the British Government of which they were a part”. The Irish civil servant notes Mr Mitchell himself was subjected to an attempted “smear” when he first arrived in Northern Ireland, as newspaper articles falsely claimed his chief of staff Martha Pope had had a liaison with Sinn Fein representative Gerry Kelly with ulterior motives. The Irish civil servant goes on to list several “leaks”, starting with the publication of a proposed deal in a newspaper while “intense negotiations” for the Downing Street Declaration were under way. Next, the Department lists two “high-profile and damaging leaks issued from the NIO”. A so-called “gameplan” document was leaked in February 1998, showing papers had been prepared weeks before the Drumcree march on July 6, 1997. In the preceding years, there had been standoffs and clashes as nationalists opposed the procession of an Orange parade down Garvaghy Road in Portadown. The gameplan document showed then secretary of state for Northern Ireland Mo Mowlam, who was publicly expressing a desire for a negotiated solution to the 1997 parade, advocated “finding the lowest common denominator for getting some Orange feet on the Garvaghy Road”. In 1997, a large number of security forces were deployed to the area to allow the march to proceed. The incident sparked heightened tension and a wave of rioting. The document further describes the release of a document submitted by the NIO’s director of communications to the secretary of state as a “second major leak”. It claims a publicity strategy was released to the DUP in the aftermath of the Good Friday Agreement and showed how the UK Government would support a yes vote in a referendum following any talks agreement. In addition, it is claimed unionists used leaked sections of the Patten report on policing to invalidate its findings ahead of its publication in 1999. The report recommended the replacement of the Royal Ulster Constabulary with the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the changing of symbols, and a 50-50 recruitment policy for Catholics and Protestants. At the time, UUP leader David Trimble said the recommendations would lead to a corruption of policing in Northern Ireland. Chris Patten, chairman of the independent commission on policing, said some of the assertions were a “total fabrication” and designed to “muddy the waters” to create a difficult political atmosphere. Elsewhere, the author notes it was leaked to the media there was serious disagreement between the governments of the UK and Ireland on the composition of that commission – with not a single name submitted by the Irish side being accepted by the other. The author notes this incident, still under the heading “NIO leaks”, was believed by British officials to have emanated from the Irish side. The report turns to leaks of other origin, claiming “disgruntled Special Branch officers in Northern Ireland” were blamed by the British Government for a series of releases about the IRA which were designed to damage Sinn Fein in the 2001 general election in Northern Ireland. One senior Whitehall source was quoted in the Guardian as complaining that Special Branch was “leaking like a sieve” after details of an IRA intelligence database containing the names of leading Tories – described at the time as a “hit list” – was passed to the BBC in April 2002. The briefing note adds: “This was followed days later by a leak to The Sunday Telegraph which alleged that senior IRA commanders bought Russian special forces rifles in Moscow last year. “The newspaper said it was passed details by military intelligence in London.” The briefing note adds that other Special Branch leaks were associated with the Castlereagh break-in. The final incident in the document notes the Police Ombudsman’s Report on the Omagh bombing was also leaked to the press in December 2001. Then Northern Ireland secretary John Reid said at the time: “Leaks are never helpful and usually malicious – I will not be commenting on this report until I have seen the final version.” The reason for creating the list of leaks, which the Irish National Archives holds in a folder alongside briefing notes for ministers ahead of meetings with officials from the UK Government and NIO, is not outlined in the document itself. – This document is based on material in 2024/130/6.I'm an Immigration Lawyer. We Need To Prepare for Trump's Deportation Machine | Opinion