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Why Pete Wicks has been billed the ‘new Giovanni’ by Strictly bosses from risqué songs to romances and even outfitsNATO chief Mark Rutte held talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on the "global security issues facing the alliance", a spokeswoman said on Saturday (November 23, 2024). The meeting took place on Friday in Palm Beach, NATO's Farah Dakhlallah said in a statement. In his first term Trump aggressively pushed Europe to step up defence spending and questioned the fairness of the NATO transatlantic alliance. The former Dutch Prime Minister had said he wanted to meet Trump two days after Trump was elected on November 5, and discuss the threat of increasingly warming ties between North Korea and Russia. Trump's thumping victory to return to the U.S. presidency has set nerves jangling in Europe that he could pull the plug on vital Washington military aid for Ukraine. NATO allies say keeping Kyiv in the fight against Moscow is key to both European and American security. "What we see more and more is that North Korea, Iran, China and of course Russia are working together, working together against Ukraine," Mr. Rutte said recently at a European leaders' meeting in Budapest. "At the same time, Russia has to pay for this, and one of the things they are doing is delivering technology to North Korea", which he warned was threatening to the "mainland of the US (and) continental Europe". "I look forward to sitting down with Donald Trump to discuss how we can face these threats collectively," Rutte said. Published - November 23, 2024 09:47 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit NATO / USA
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Signed by the UK’s Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, Lord Hunt, and Finland’s Minister for the Environment, Kai Mykkänen, the agreement underlines the strategic importance of nuclear energy, in terms of driving energy security, affordability, and sustainability. Published as a notice on the gov.uk website on November 18, the MoU reflects both nations’ commitments: to decarbonise their energy systems and meet net-zero goals (2050 for the and 2035 for Finland). Most Read on Euro Weekly News Highlighting the urgency, the MoU aligns with the commitment made at to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050. The document stresses the role of nuclear energy in supporting the electrification of industries plus diversifying fuel supplies. The MoU also prioritises collaboration between industries, academic institutions, and regulatory bodies. By promoting a highly skilled, mobile workforce, both nations aim to meet the growing demands of the nuclear sector. UK Export Finance has pledged up to £4 billion (€4.7 billion) for Finland-based projects that purchase UK goods and services, while Finland’s Finnvera can provide mutual support. “This agreement is a testament to the strong bilateral relationship between the UK and Finland,” said Lord Hunt. “By combining our expertise, we can accelerate the deployment of nuclear technologies, support energy independence, and lead the global transition to low-carbon energy.” Notably, the MoU is legally binding but represents a mutual commitment to tackling global energy challenges collaboratively. Regular meetings will ensure progress in achieving the outlined objectives, with an initial five-year framework for action that can be extended by mutual agreement.
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand told a ceremony for a new treaty that recognizes his organization as the government for the Red River Métis that the moment was 154 years in the making. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * WINNIPEG - Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand told a ceremony for a new treaty that recognizes his organization as the government for the Red River Métis that the moment was 154 years in the making. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? WINNIPEG – Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand told a ceremony for a new treaty that recognizes his organization as the government for the Red River Métis that the moment was 154 years in the making. “We will pursue something that’s rightfully ours, and no matter how long it takes, we will never give up.We will try and try and try,” Chartrand told the ceremony in Winnipeg on Saturday. The federation is the first Métis group to sign a modern treaty with the federal government, and the ceremony came after its members voted overwhelmingly in favour of the agreement last year during an assembly. It recognizes the Red River Métis have an inherent right to self-government and law-making powers over their own citizenship, elections and other operations. While the treaty doesn’t lay out specific rights around health care, harvesting or land, Chartrand has said those aspects will likely be negotiated later with the federal government on a nation-to-nation basis. It is subject to legislation passing in Parliament, and Chartrand has said the NDP, Bloc Quebecois and Greens have promised to support the Liberal government. Métis leader Louis Riel negotiated a treaty with Canada some 150 years ago, which led to Manitoba joining Confederation, a development that was supposed to reserve 1.4 million acres of land for Métis residents in the province. But Ottawa did not follow through with the promises of that agreement and Riel was eventually executed for high treason in 1885 for resisting Canada’s encroachment on Métis lands. Chartrand told the crowd gathered for Saturday’s signing ceremony, which included federal ministers, MPs and Premier Wab Kinew, that the injustices against Métis aren’t ancient history. When COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Canada, the federation’s leader fought to get Métis prioritized with other Indigenous groups to receive them, arguing that they, too, faced higher health risks. But he said that never happened because Métis didn’t have constitutional protection, and he said the federal and provincial governments argued over who had jurisdiction over them. “I still, to this day, will hold a grudge, and I’m one that doesn’t, but I’ll never forget what they did to us then. And that’s now, not 1800,” he said. Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree called the day “long overdue” and said he hopes to advance the necessary legislation to enable the treaty in the coming days. “I call upon all parliamentarians to support this initiative and ensure we have swift passage of this bill,” he said Saturday. Anandasangaree said once the treaty comes into effect, it will apply to the Manitoba Métis Federation’s approximately 42,500 Red River Métis citizens. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Chartrand has said he has not heard whether the Conservatives will back it. He noted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had intended to be at Saturday’s signing ceremony, but was pulled away Friday to fly to Florida for a dinner meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. “He’s doing his part and we clearly accept his regrets, because he personally wanted to be here,” Chartrand said. — By Rob Drinkwater in Edmonton, with files from Alessia Passafiume in Ottawa This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 30, 2024. Advertisement AdvertisementHome Bargains shoppers race to bag £15 dupe of posh £230 scented candle
Former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100The Miami Hurricanes, who once appeared to be a near-lock for the College Football Playoff, are not playing for a national title. Instead, they will play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando. That bowl berth against Iowa State is a let-down for fans with dreams of a sixth national title in their minds, as well as players hoping to compete for a championship. However, Miami’s trip to Orlando and the lead-up to it are still crucial periods for the Hurricanes for multiple reasons. First, it’s a chance for the program to achieve something it has not done in more than two decades: win 11 games. Although the 11th win won’t get them closer to a championship, it is a good sign of the program’s progress over Mario Cristobal’s tenure. It would also end UM’s five-game losing streak in bowls. “We’re not satisfied,” Cristobal said. “We want to win every single game. We won 10. We were close on the other two, but close isn’t good enough. We want progress. We’re hungry and driven to get better, and so that’s what our focus is on: to improving as a football program, to getting better, to moving into the postseason with an opportunity against a great football team like this and putting our best on the field.” People are also reading... There are signs the Hurricanes will show up at close to full strength for the bowl game. Running back Damien Martinez announced he was going to play, and star quarterback Cam Ward said in a video call posted on social media that he intends to play, as well. “We’re trying to win our first bowl game in 20 years,” Ward said in the video, mistaking the length of UM’s long bowl losing streak. “We’re going hard.” Playing in the bowl game also provides the opportunity for the Hurricanes to get in several practices between now and the game. That means Miami can develop its young players and prepare them for next season during both the practices and the bowl game itself. “It’s extremely valuable,” Cristobal said. “You really don’t have many opportunities throughout the course of the year — time is limited more and more each season with your student-athletes. I want to state this and be very clear: it’s very important, it’s ultra-important for the University of Miami to continue to develop and grow and progress by stressing the importance of offseason opportunities ... You learn a lot about your team and learn a lot about your people and your program when you head to the postseason.” Of course, there are potential negatives. Players can get hurt; Mark Fletcher Jr. suffered a foot injury in the Pinstripe Bowl last year that cost him all of spring practice. A poor performance can also potentially set the tone for next season, like how Florida State, fresh off a playoff snub last year, suffered a devastating loss against Georgia in the Orange Bowl and went on to a dismal 2-10 season this year. “This is the ending of ’24 and the beginning of ’25,” Cristobal said. “This is the last opportunity to be on the field and carry some momentum into the offseason. So it is, in essence, it is the most important game because it’s the next game. “There’s a lot of excitement in the form of opportunity for our guys. Our guys love to play football. The chance to play one more time with this special group — this is a special group of guys now. They’ve worked hard to really change the trajectory of the University of Miami, and they want to continue to elevate the status and the culture at the University of Miami. So certainly a ton to play for.” ____ Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
honored former President Jimmy Carter as “an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” after the nation's “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us,” Biden said in a statement. “He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe.” Carter, who , was the longest-living former president. Biden said for Carter will be held in Washington, D.C. Biden delivered remarks on Sunday evening, honoring his "dear friend" and highlighting his career accomplishments, as well as the bond they shared over the impact cancer has had on their families. “This is a sad day, but it brings back an incredible amount of good memories,” Biden said during remarks in Christiansted, Saint Croix, where the president is currently on vacation. "Today, America and the world, in my view, lost a remarkable leader.” “Jimmy Carter stands as a model of what it means to live a life of meaning and purpose, life of principle, faith and humility, his life dedicated to others,” Biden said. “Jimmy Carter is an example of simple decency.” Biden was the when the Democrat ran for president against Gerald Ford in 1976, according to the Carter Library. The president on Sunday pointed to his support for then-Governor Carter, as one of his fondest memories. He described how Carter grabbed Biden by the arm to help him with his campaign, and how Carter said that Biden's support would make a difference. “I told him, when I was endorsing him, that it was not only his policies, but his character, his decency, the honor he communicates to everyone,” Biden said. Almost a half-century later, Cater returned the favor when he supported Biden in 2020, calling him a "loyal and dedicated friend." However, Carter was unable to attend Biden’s inauguration – marking the first time the 39th president since he took the oath of office in 1977. “Over six decades, we had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend,” Biden said in the statement. “But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well.” In a statement with First Lady Jill Biden, the president said they , saying it was “the definition of partnership and their humble leadership is the definition of patriotism.” at the age of 96. While Biden honored his longtime friend in his statement, he also called on Americans to study the former president's life and principles. “And to all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning – the good life – study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility,” Biden said. “He showed that we are a great nation because we are a good people – decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong.”None
In a bid to streamline operations and improve efficiency in the banking sector, more than 30 rural banks in Hebei Province, a major hub for banking institutions in China, have been acquired or merged within the year. Known for its large number of banking establishments, Hebei Province has seen a wave of consolidations and acquisitions as part of a national effort to strengthen the financial industry.
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ELMONT, N.Y. — And just like that, the Blues recently have become a team that jumps to the lead. After they went seven straight games allowing the first goal of the game, the Blues had scored first in five of their last six games entering Saturday night’s game against the Islanders at UBS Arena. Since Nov. 12, no NHL team has scored first more often than the Blues, even if that hasn’t translated to wins (St. Louis is 2-2-1 in those five games). “We’re on our toes more,” Blues captain Brayden Schenn said. “I think we’re just more direct early. At the same time, when you get that feeling a little bit, you have to sustain it. When we score one early last game, 10 seconds in, that’s when you have to go in and try and get that next one right away. That’s kind of the mentality you have to have. I think our starts have been better. Just everyone in general, a little bit more ready to play.” On Thursday night against the Sharks, the Blues scored the fastest goal of the NHL season so far when Nathan Walker scored just 11 seconds into the game. Like in the previous four games in which the Blues scored first, they allowed a game-tying goal (Alexander Wennberg tied it at both 1 and 2) before winning in a shootout. “The first five minutes have been good for us, and we’ve been able to build our game from there,” Blues coach Drew Bannister said. “We want to continue to do that, play on our toes and be aggressive.” The Blues will need to continue their strong starts as they opened a stretch of seven road games of their next eight on Saturday night. They will play all three New York-area teams before Thanksgiving, then have one game at home vs. the Flyers before embarking on a four-game trip through western Canada in early December. “I think tonight’s going to be an important (one) for us to get off to a good start,” Bannister said. “It’s going to be some real good challenges for us, but build on what we did last game at home, and make sure we come here ready to play from the start. Grab some positives, and win a hockey game and go from there.” The Blues entered the trip as a slightly below-average road team, carrying a 4-5-1 record into UBS Arena. Their minus-9 goal differential on the road was among the bottom third of the league, but that’s also weighed down by a 8-1 thumping in Ottawa in late October. What does the Blues’ road game look like? “A hard, simple game,” Schenn said. “Building your game right from puck drop and taking care of pucks and doing the little details that ultimately win you hockey games. Obviously, we don’t play a flashy style of game. The harder and simpler we are, it’s suiting us better this way.” Sundqvist back in After two games as a healthy scratch, Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist re-entered the lineup on Saturday night as Zack Bolduc was a healthy scratch. Sundqvist entered Saturday with two goals in 12 games, and was instrumental on the penalty-killing unit while Robert Thomas was injured. Asked what his message was to Sundqvist, Bannister said: “I want to leave that between me and the players. I think that’s the best way it’s kept.” Sundqvist was to play on a line with Alexey Toropchenko and Nathan Walker, as Radek Faksa was promoted to skate with Dylan Holloway and Mathieu Joseph. “For us, we trust him on the PK,” Bannister said on Sundqvist. “He’s a responsible player in the d-zone, he’s good on faceoffs. Just want him to be a solid veteran out on the ice for us that does the right things.” The Blues made one other change, this one on defense as Corey Schueneman exited as Matthew Kessel was back in for St. Louis.Over the past decade, Syria has been embroiled in a bloody civil war that has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths, millions of displaced persons, and utter devastation of infrastructure. The future of Syria remains uncertain, with various factions vying for power and influence. As the conflict continues to evolve, the possibility of a change in political power becomes more realistic.
There was a time that Sam Darnold was taken with the third overall pick . His career went awry after that, but plenty of the circumstances were out of his control. Now in the greatest situation of his career, he is cruising for the Minnesota Vikings. Despite it being winter in Minnesota, and even with the recent warm front, the California native found some surf. After a second victory over the Green Bay Packers this season, it was impossible for his teammates to hold back their emotions. Minnesota Vikings celebrate Sam Darnold’s success The quarterback is arguably the most important player on any team in any sport. The NFL demands that teams have a competent leader that can move the football. Sam Darnold has been every bit of that despite being paid peanuts for his production. His teammates know how important he is as well. THAT’S OUR FREAKING QUARTERBACK pic.twitter.com/pEo4aqPHen Earlier this year Darnold beat the Green Bay Packers on the road . It was a dominant performance that was only clouded by a box score that got close later in the contest. That was largely reflective of how the Week 17 home game played out as well. Darnold was lifted up, literally, by teammates as 50 Cent’s ‘Many Men’ rang out through the locker room. It isn’t the first time the popular rap song has rang out, and the quarterback has often been the recipient of deserved celebration. Got a text of this video from inside the #Vikings locker room after their win over the #49ers : The team vibing to 50 Cent’s "Many Men." pic.twitter.com/3SQnwKO7pi Kevin O’Connell dialed up 43 passes for his quarterback on Sunday, and Darnold completed 33 of them for 377 yards. His 3/1 TD/INT ratio consistently benefitted his team, and he found three different pass catches for touchdowns in the win. It remains unlikely that the Vikings employ Darnold as their starting quarterback next season. That’s largely because he has been good enough to get a sizable payday and should be given every opportunity to cash in on that reality. National analysts continue to remain tepid on a team that wasn’t supposed to be in this spot . So much of that is rooted in the belief of what Darnold was rather than what O’Connell and Minnesota have created him to be. At one point the Vikings signed a quarterback that screamed “you like that!” while doing little to elevate himself from there. Darnold has been a quiet and consistent leader that is applauded by those around him despite never leaning too far out on his own. This article first appeared on Minnesota Sports Fan and was syndicated with permission.
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