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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that "several" wounded North Korean soldiers died after being captured by Ukrainian forces, as he accused Russia of throwing them into battle with "minimal protection". Ukraine and its western allies say North Korea has sent thousands of soldiers to support Russia's army, in what is seen as a major escalation in the nearly three-year war following Moscow's 2022 invasion. "Today there were reports about several soldiers from North Korea. Our soldiers managed to take them prisoner. But they were very seriously wounded and could not be resuscitated," Zelensky said in an evening address posted on social media. South Korea's spy agency said earlier on Friday that a North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine had died of his wounds. Zelensky did not specify how many North Koreans had died after being captured by Ukrainian troops. Zelensky had earlier said that nearly 3,000 North Korean soldiers had been "killed or wounded" so far as they joined Russia's forces in combat in its western Kursk border region, where Ukraine mounted a shock incursion in August. South Korea's intelligence service had previously put the number of killed or wounded North Koreans at 1,000, saying the high casualty rate could be down to an unfamiliar battlefield environment and their lack of capability to counter drone attacks. The White House on Friday confirmed the South Korean estimates, saying that Pyongyang's troops were being sent to their deaths in futile attacks by generals who see them as "expendable". "We also have reports of North Korean soldiers taking their own lives rather than surrendering to Ukrainian forces, likely out of fear of reprisal against their families in North Korea in the event that they're captured," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters. North Korea and Russia have strengthened their military ties since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. A landmark defence pact between Pyongyang and Moscow signed in June came into force this month, with Russian President Vladimir Putin hailing it as a "breakthrough document". North Korean state media said Friday that Putin sent a New Year's message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying: "The bilateral ties between our two countries have been elevated after our talks in June in Pyongyang." Seoul's military believes that North Korea was seeking to modernise its conventional warfare capabilities through combat experience gained in the Russia-Ukraine war. NATO chief Mark Rutte had also said that Moscow was providing support to Pyongyang's missile and nuclear programmes in exchange for the troops. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Monday that Pyongyang is reportedly "preparing for the rotation or additional deployment of soldiers" and supplying "240mm rocket launchers and 170mm self-propelled artillery" to the Russian army. Pyongyang's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine had prompted warnings from Seoul. South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol, currently suspended, said in November that Seoul was "not ruling out the possibility of providing weapons" to Kyiv, which would mark a major shift to a long-standing policy barring the sale of weapons to countries in active conflict. hs/bjt/mlm/gv/rlp
How Markets Have Responded to Deficits, in ChartsNEW YORK -- New York City congestion pricing has cleared its last legislative hurdle and is on track to start Jan. 5, 2025, the MTA announced last week. But what will the new $9 toll's impact ultimately be on commuters and businesses in Manhattan's Central Business District? New Jersey Sen. George Helmy , appearing Sunday on CBS News New York's "The Point with Marcia Kramer," says it's going to hurt people from the Garden State who work in Manhattan. "I think, frankly, it's bad for New Jersey and it's bad for the city. Let me start by saying, having been a chief of staff and a two-time senate staffer, mass transit in this nation is wholly underfunded, and we need to find ways to continue the investments as our population grows, our cities grow, and we need to get people out of cars and into mass transit. That being said, at a time where working families in New York City, the surrounding boroughs and in New Jersey are facing affordability crunches, to double-toll them as they come over our bridges and into the Central Business District, I think is a mistake," Helmy said. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Rep. Josh Gottheimer, who is running for governor, have been outspoken against congestion pricing from the start. "You've seen over the last two years, more and more New York City-based organizations, including business groups, say that this is bad for business and bad for working families in the city," said Helmy. The senator believes it's possible businesses relocate across the Hudson River to avoid congestion pricing tolls, which could ultimately be for the better, he says. "The Murphy administration continues to pursue this in court. I'm sure they're going to take it up with the incoming federal administration. But at the same time, I think that is going to be the reality. A lot of the employees who come to the city every day are New Jerseyans, mostly north New Jerseyans or live in our shore communities, and if they can get our businesses to move into Jersey City or Hoboken, where we're already seeing some of that influx, I think it's going to be good for New Jersey. But as I said, Marcia, I think it's bad for the city," Helmy said. Under the plan, drivers with E-ZPass will be charged $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours. Without E-ZPass, the toll is $13.50. Click here to watch the full interview with Helmy. Mark Prussin contributed to this report. Marcia Kramer joined CBS News New York in 1990 as an investigative and political reporter. Prior to CBS2, she was the City Hall bureau chief at the New York Daily News.
The is set to be made more “diverse” under Labour plans. , the Education Secretary, has begun a review to “refresh” what is taught in schools, pledging to “breathe new life into our outdated curriculum”. The new curriculum will be compulsory in all state schools, including academies that were previously free to opt out. The Telegraph can reveal that the ’s terms of reference for the overhaul explicitly say that the department (DfE) aims to create a that reflects the “diversities of our society” and help produce young people who “appreciate the diversity” of Britain. This newspaper has also seen suggestions for changes to the curriculum that have been submitted to the review by unions and other teaching groups, including for how to “decolonise” subjects which have been branded too “mono-cultural”. The moves were criticised by the Conservatives on Sunday night. , the shadow education secretary, said: “Instead of spending time fiddling with our academic curriculum, which has led to English children being the and English in the Western world, the DfE needs to concentrate on getting absence rates down and kids back in the classroom.” , the former Conservative education minister, said the changes would “undermine the education of young people” for ideological reasons. He added: “The truth of the matter is there’s a canon of English literature, there’s a factual basis to learning, and you can’t twist the facts to suit your political agenda. “When you do you risk undermining the education of young people and leaving them ill-equipped for life beyond schooling.” Sir John, who trained as a history teacher, warned that the move would add to the “distortion of history” for political reasons, adding: “The pretence that some things count and others don’t – that’s just not intellectually rigorous.” The review, announced in July, is being led by , a feminist professor who started a call for evidence in November urging teaching experts to offer proposals on achieving the aims of the curriculum overhaul. Prof Francis, who criticised the Tony Blair government for “an obsession with academic achievement”, and the committee leading the review are now considering proposals suggested by teaching unions, school groups, think tanks and Royal Societies. After a review of the evidence, an interim report is expected to be published in early 2025. A full set of recommendations to curriculum changes will be released later in the year. Among the proposals submitted by major unions and educational institutions are suggestions of the introduction of more diverse material, particularly in “majority white” classrooms, and a move away from English literature which is seen as “traditional”. The teachers’ union NASUWT, which has about 280,000 members across the UK, told the review that it must “embed anti-racist and decolonised approaches” in the curriculum and advised “inclusive curricula that reflect , cultures and perspectives”. The Association of School and College Leaders warned that “history and English curricula are seen as largely mono-cultural”, and welcomed plans to “diversify the curriculum”. The group, which represents more than 25,000 senior secondary school teachers, warned that “in particular, ethnicity and sexual orientation are under-represented in the national curriculum”. The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) told the review that the planned must reflect “the diversity of our society”, adding that members saw the benefit of using for “subverting racial biases” especially when “teaching to a majority white classroom”. NAHT, which has more than 49,000 members, also cited research which claimed that “children between the ages of three and five begin to categorise people by race and express bias based on race”. It argued that the curriculum should counter this by providing “positive images and messages to counter any negative stereotypes they will face”. The National Education Union stated that the curriculum “must become ”, adding that it should “prepare all students for life in modern, diverse Britain”. Examination boards have also had their say. OCR, one of England, Wales and Northern Ireland’s five main exam boards, stated: “The literary canon should better reflect the range of cultures and experiences of all young people.” Similarly, the Haberdashers’ family of schools, which includes several leading public schools for boys and girls, has voiced concerns that English texts are seen as “overly Western-centric and traditional” and advised greater diversity. The proposals are under consideration by the review committee, which includes , who is head of an “anti-racism” team at the Dixons Academy Trust, a group of 16 academies and one sixth form college in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester. Her team set out a policy that the school curriculum “must give life to our ED&I [equality, divinity and inclusion] thinking”, stating that “for our curricula to achieve this, ED&I must be pervasive”. The review will also seek to increase the breadth of the curriculum, ensure it makes children ready for life and work, improve assessment systems, and to boost access to music, art, sport and drama, as well as vocational subjects. It comes after Ms Phillipson was accused of the country for suggesting that middle-class parents backed Labour’s . She told The Sunday Times that middle-class parents had “largely been priced out of private schools” and claimed that was why there was “such support for our policy”. Dame Priti Patel, the shadow foreign secretary, said the remarks were “more gaslighting from this socialist Government that has broken its general election promises”.
Rarely does a college basketball game provide such stark contrast between the sport's haves and have-nots as when Jackson State faces No. 9 Kentucky on Friday in Lexington, Ky. While Kentucky claims eight NCAA Tournament crowns and the most wins in college basketball history, Jackson State has never won an NCAA Tournament game and enters the matchup looking for its first win of the season. Impressive tradition and current record aside, Kentucky (4-0) returned no scholarship players from last season's team that was knocked off by Oakland in the NCAA Tournament. New coach Mark Pope and his essentially all-new Wildcats are off to a promising start. Through four games, Kentucky is averaging 94.3 points per game, and with 11.5 3-pointers made per game, the team is on pace to set a school record from long distance. The Wildcats boast six double-figure scorers with transfer guards Otega Oweh (from Oklahoma, 15.0 ppg) and Koby Brea (from Dayton, 14.5 ppg) leading the team. The Wildcats defeated Duke 77-72 on Nov. 12 but showed few signs of an emotional letdown in Tuesday's 97-68 win over a Lipscomb team picked to win the Atlantic Sun Conference in the preseason. Kentucky drained a dozen 3-pointers while outrebounding their visitors 43-28. Guard Jaxson Robinson, held to a single point by Duke, dropped 20 points to lead the Kentucky attack. Afterward, Pope praised his team's focus, saying, "The last game was over and it was kind of on to, ‘How do we get better?' That's the only thing we talk about." Lipscomb coach Lennie Acuff also delivered a ringing endorsement, calling Kentucky "the best offensive Power Four team we've played in my six years at Lipscomb." Jackson State (0-5) and third-year coach Mo Williams are looking for something positive to build upon. Not only are the Tigers winless, but they have lost each game by nine or more points. Sophomore guard Jayme Mitchell Jr. (13.8 ppg) is the leading scorer, but the team shoots just 35.8 percent while allowing opponents to shoot 52.3 percent. The Tigers played on Wednesday at Western Kentucky, where they lost 79-62. Reserve Tamarion Hoover had a breakout game with 18 points to lead Jackson State, but the host Hilltoppers canned 14 3-point shots and outrebounded the Tigers 42-35 to grab the win. Earlier, Williams, who played against Kentucky while a student at Alabama, admitted the difficulties of a challenging nonconference schedule for his team. "Our goal is not to win 13 nonconference games," Williams said. "We're already at a disadvantage in that regard. We use these games to get us ready for conference play and for March Madness." Jackson State has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2007. The Tigers had a perfect regular-season record (11-0) in the Southwestern Athletic Conference in 2020-21 but lost in the league tournament. Kentucky has never played Jackson State before, but the game is being billed as part of a Unity Series of matchups in which Kentucky hosts members of the SWAC to raise awareness of Historical Black Colleges and Universities and provide funds for those schools. Past Unity Series opponents have been Southern in December 2021 and Florida A&M in December 2022. --Field Level Media
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful surgery Sunday to have his prostate removed, hospital officials said, a procedure that came as he manages multiple crises including the war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption . Netanyahu, who has had a series of health issues in recent years, has gone to great lengths to bolster a public image of himself as a healthy, energetic leader. During his trial this month, he boasted about working 18-hour days, accompanied by a cigar. But as Israel's longest-serving leader, such a grueling workload over a total of 17 years in power could take a toll on his well-being. Netanyahu, 75, is among older world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden, 82 , President-elect Donald Trump, 78 , Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , 79, and Pope Francis , 88, who have come under scrutiny for their age and health issues. Netanyahu's latest condition is common in older men, but the procedure has had some fallout. The judges overseeing his trial accepted a request from his lawyer on Sunday to call off three days of testimony scheduled this week. The lawyer, Amit Hadad, had argued that Netanyahu would be fully sedated for the procedure and hospitalized for “a number of days.” Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center announced late Sunday that the procedure had been “completed successfully.” Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, served as acting prime minister during the operation. Netanyahu is expected to remain hospitalized for several days. With so much at stake, Netanyahu’s health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. A turbulent time in the region As Israel’s leader, Netanyahu is at the center of major global events that are shifting the Middle East . With the dizzying pace of the past 14 months, being incapacitated for even a few hours can be risky. Netanyahu will be in the hospital at a time when international mediators are pushing Israel and Hamas to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and as fighting between Israel and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels intensifies . Prostate issues are common and in many cases easily treatable. Still, the procedure puts a dent in Netanyahu’s image of vigor at a time when he would want to project strength more than ever, both to an Israeli audience navigating constant threats as well as to Israel’s enemies looking to expose its weaknesses. Previous health issues, including a heart condition Netanyahu insists he is in excellent health. His office releases footage of him touring war zones in full protective gear flanked by military officers, or meeting with defense officials on windswept hilltops in youthful dark shades and puffer jackets. But that image was shattered last year when Netanyahu’s doctors revealed that he had a heart condition , a problem that he had apparently long known about but concealed from the public. A week after a fainting spell, Netanyahu was fitted with a pacemaker to control his heartbeat. Only then did staff at the Sheba Medical Center reveal that Netanyahu has for years experienced a condition that can cause irregular heartbeats. The revelation came as Netanyahu was dealing with massive anti-government protests. The news about a chronic heart problem stoked further anger and distrust during extreme political polarization in Israel. Last year, Netanyahu was rushed to the hospital for what doctors said likely was dehydration . He stayed overnight, prompting his weekly Cabinet meeting to be delayed. Earlier this year, Netanyahu underwent hernia surgery , during which he was under full anesthesia and unconscious. Levin served as acting prime minister during the operation. Recovery can be quick According to Netanyahu’s office, the Israeli leader was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection on Wednesday stemming from a benign enlargement of his prostate. The infection was treated successfully with antibiotics, but doctors said the surgery was needed in any case. Complications from prostate enlargement are common in men in their 70s and 80s, Dr. Shay Golan, head of the oncology urology service at Israel’s Rabin Medical Center, told Israeli Army Radio. Golan spoke in general terms and was not involved in Netanyahu’s care or treatment. He said an enlarged prostate can block proper emptying of the bladder, leading to a build-up of urine that can lead to an infection or other complications. After medicinal treatment, doctors can recommend a procedure to remove the prostate to prevent future blockages, Golan said. In Netanyahu’s case, because the prostate is not cancerous, Golan said doctors were likely performing an endoscopic surgery, carried out by inserting small instruments into a body cavity, rather than making surgical cuts in the abdomen to reach the prostate. The procedure lasts about an hour, Golan said, and recovery is quick. He said that aside from catheter use for one to three days after the procedure, patients can return to normal activity without significant limitations. ___ AP correspondent Isaac Scharf contributed reporting. Tia Goldenberg, The Associated Press
NoneItaly is reportedly in talks with India to expand cooperation on port infrastructure, including ship and yacht manufacturing sectors. The discussion encompasses broader areas of blue economy and space exploration, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso. India and Italy share cultural and trade ties dating back centuries, the report cited Mr Urso, who is also Minister of Made in Italy, as saying. This means the two nations are well placed to build a "Cotton Route" as an alternative to China's "Silk Route," investing in ports, logistics, data and information technologies such as undersea cables, he said while speaking to Bloomberg on the sidelines of the Tour Vespucci in Mumbai on Saturday. On the issue of the potential impacts of the Middle East war on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), the Italian leader said that "war is all around us in Europe." He, however, said that an alternative is needed, as the Russia-Ukraine war has disrupted continental routes. It will also help alleviate pressure on the Suez Canal, the Minister said. Replying to a question about prospects of IMEC finding support under the upcoming US President Donald Trump's administration, Mr Urso said the corridor meets the strategic needs of both the US and Europe. IMEC is an initiative to establish a new trade and logistics corridor linking the Mediterranean with the Indo-Pacific via the Middle East. India- Italy "Informal" Talks Meanwhile, Union Shipping, Ports and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday told reporters that India and Italy held "informal" talks on Saturday. When asked about developments on the upcoming IMEC, the Minister said Italy has made some wishes and added that India will take the necessary steps on this aspect. "Both India and Italy are strong maritime nations having advanced space programmes," Sonowal said, stressing that ecology and economic aspirations have to go hand in hand. "From the enormousness of the ocean to the infinite vastness of space, the potential and benefit of the India-Italy partnership is immense," he said. The Minister also invited Italian museums to collaborate with India for the upcoming National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Gujarat's Lothal. The Union Cabinet had recently given the nod for the NMHC, which is estimated to cost over Rs 3,500 crore, as per some reports. India-ItalyTies Italy and India share common interests and joint challenges in the Indo-Mediterranean Sea, a region vital for global trade. Recently, both India and Italy have intensified their bilateral relationship, advancing cooperation across political, economic, and defence sectors. This partnership has the potential to position both India and Italy as major players in the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean region, where stability and collaboration are essential for global trade and security. In 2023, India with Italy, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, France, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and the European Union agreed to establish the India–Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC) to enhance global trade and counter China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The IMEC aims to connect a combined GDP of US $47 trillion with a comprehensive infrastructure network and focuses on high-efficiency trade routes, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and improved international communication networks, according to a report by East Asia Forum. Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world
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Warning: This story and video contain material that may be disturbing to some viewers. Second Cup Café has taken back two of its franchise locations in Montreal following allegations of hateful remarks and gestures made by the franchisee in a video that was widely circulated online during a pro-Palestinian protest on Thursday. The locations are at the Jewish General Hospital. In a statement shared on its social media accounts, the coffee chain said the franchisee’s actions breached their agreement and violated the company’s values of inclusion and community. “Second Cup has zero tolerance for hate speech. In coordination with the hospital, we’ve shut down the franchisee’s café and are terminating their franchise agreement,” the company said. The footage shows a woman wearing a keffiyeh, black sunglasses, and a medical mask, chanting “the final solution is coming your way.” The video also appears to show the same woman giving a Nazi salute during the protest. Peter Mammas, the president of Foodtastic, Second Cup’s parent company, told CTV News that they were made aware of the video on Saturday afternoon. Mammas said several employees identified the woman in the video as Mai Abdulhadi, the franchisee of the Second Cup café at the hospital. “Right after I found out, I actually called the president of the hospital, and we had a discussion, and we assured them that we would do the right thing, and that's what we proceeded to do,” Mammas said. In a statement to CTV News, the CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, which oversees the Jewish General Hospital, said it supports Second Cup’s decision to terminate the franchise agreement. “We fully support Second Cup’s decision to take swift and decisive action in this matter,” it noted. The statement goes on to say that the organization is deeply committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and stands firmly against anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination and hate speech. On Sunday afternoon, Second Cup said it would retain and continue to pay the franchise’s staff until new management is in place at the Jewish General Hospital location. CTV News has been unable to reach Abdulhadi for comment. Her social media accounts have been disabled. Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Concordia University on Thursday after nearly 85,000 students across Quebec voted in favour of a two-day “strike” to demand that their institutions divest from companies they allege have ties to Israel and weapons manufacturers, and to call for an end to the siege on Gaza. On Friday, three protesters were arrested after an anti-NATO protest turned violent, with windows being smashed and cars set on fire. A Montreal police (SPVM) spokesperson confirmed the arrest of a 22-year-old woman for obstructing police work and assaulting an officer, as well as two men, ages 22 and 28, for obstructing police. All three were released with a promise to appear in court at a later date. More arrests are expected. Politicians from the Prime Minister’s cabinet, opposition parties, and Quebec leaders condemned the violence during Friday’s anti-NATO demonstration.
Casa Pia will be looking to secure a third consecutive victory for the first time since November 2022 when they lock horns with Braga at the Estadio Braga Municipal on Sunday. Os Arcebispos, who are unbeaten in their most recent five games against the visitors, will head into their final game of the year aiming to extend this impressive streak and secure their first home win in the league since October. © Imago Braga picked up a third away win on the bounce in the Primeira Liga as they edged out 10-man Santa Clara 2-0 when the two sides squared off at the Estadio de Sao Miguel last Sunday. In a game where Lucas Soares received his marching orders, 30-year-old forward Bruma turned in a standout individual display as he netted two second-half goals to hand Santa Clara a third straight defeat. Prior to that, Braga were on a three-game winless run across all competitions, playing out stalemates with Estoril Praia and Famalicao in the league on either side of a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Roma in the Europa League on December 12. With last weekend's victory, Carlos Carvalhal 's men have now gone unbeaten in four back-to-back games in the Primeira Liga, picking up eight points from a possible 12 available, and have lost just one of their last seven games since late October. Braga have won eight of their 15 Primeira Liga matches so far while losing three and claiming four draws to collect 28 points and sit fourth in the league standings , one point above fifth-placed Santa Clara just outside the European qualifying places. While Os Arcebispos will be looking to continue from where they left off against Santa Clara and close out the year on a high, they have failed to win their last three home games in the league since a 2-0 victory over Farense on October 27. © Imago Over in Lisbon, Casa Pia picked up back-to-back Primeira Liga victories for the first time since September as they edged out Arouca 3-1 at the Estadio Pina Manique last Friday. After falling two goals behind through strikes from Jeremy Livolant and Leonardo Lelo , Alphonso Trezza pulled one back for Arouca in the 63rd minute, but Samuel Obeng struck in the 88th minute to put the result beyond reach and leave the visitors rooted to the bottom of the table. This followed a 2-0 victory over Estoril Praia at the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota on December 15, when Telasco Segovia and Cassiano scored second-half goals to snap Os Gansos' run of four consecutive games without a win in the league. Casa Pia have now gone unbeaten in all but one of their last nine matches across all competitions, picking up three draws and five wins, including victories over Amora FC and Chaves to reach the fifth round of the Taca de Portugal. Having secured a ninth-placed finish last season, Joao Pereira 's men have enjoyed a solid first half of the campaign, picking up 20 points from their 15 Primeira Liga matches to sit seventh in the table, level on points with eighth-placed Moreirense. While Casa Pia will be looking to make it three wins from their final three games to close out the year, they face the stern challenge of taking on an opposing side who are unbeaten in their last five encounters, claiming four wins and one draw since December 2022. © Imago Paulo Oliveira was forced off injured shortly before half time in the game against Santa Clara last time out and the 32-year-old defender is a major doubt for Braga. Should he fail to shake off the injury, summer signing Robson Bambu should come into the fold for just his third league start of the campaign, forming the back three with Sikou Niakate and Joao Ferreira . With his brace last weekend, Bruma now boasts seven goals and four assists in 13 league appearances this season and the 30-year-old should lead Os Arcebispos' attack once again, alongside Amine El Ouazzani and skipper Ricardo Horta . As for Casa Pia, Pereira will be unable to name Guinea-Bissau forward Claudio Mendes , who is yet to make an appearance this season after sustaining a knee injury in May. Fellow attacker Kiki Silva also continues his long road to full fitness after coming off injured in the game against Mafra back in August and the 26-year-old is out of contention for this weekend's matchup. Braga possible starting lineup: Hornicek; Ferreira, Bambu, Niakate; Fernandes, Zalazar, Carvalho, Ribeiro; Horta, El Ouazzani, Bruma Casa Pia possible starting lineup: Sequeira; Goulart, Tchamba, Fonte; Larrazabal, Segovia, Kraev, Lelo; Livolant, Cassiano, Moreira It has been a cheerful festive season for Casa Pia, who will be looking to make it 10 points from a possible 12 and end the year on a strong note. However, Braga head into the weekend buoyed by their victory over Santa Clara and we predict they will come away with all three points in front of their home supporters. For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here .