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LONDON: Global stock markets mostly edged higher on Monday as traders welcomed below-forecast US inflation data that raised hopes about the health of the world’s biggest economy. A holiday-thinned week got off to a healthy start after last week’s sell-off sparked by the US central bank signaling fewer interest rate cuts than had been expected for 2025. Asian markets followed a strong lead from Wall Street, which rebounded on Friday on the inflation data, with Tokyo and Hong Kong in the green. Shanghai was the sole decliner. European markets struggled for direction, with London edging up and Paris and Frankfurt remaining flat. Sharp losses last week were pared back after US inflation data for November came in lower than expected, providing some optimism that policymakers were winning the battle against prices and would have room to keep cutting rates. Still, there remains some trepidation among investors as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, pledging to cut taxes, slash regulations and impose tariffs on imports, which some economists warn could reignite inflation. “The initial response to the US election was positive as investors focused on the obvious tailwinds to profitability: lower corporate tax rates and less regulation,” said Ronald Temple, chief market strategist at Lazard. “However, I expect much more dispersion within the equity market when the reality of a much-less-friendly trade environment sets in.” Investors were also cheered by news that US lawmakers had reached a deal to avert a Christmastime government shutdown following marathon talks on Friday. In the UK, the government was dealt a fresh blow after official data showed that the economy stagnated in the third quarter, revised down from initial estimates of 0.1 percent growth. “The economy stood still between July and September, and that was before the budget cast another chill, and caused output to shrink in October,” said Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves. Official data out of Spain on Monday showed that the Spanish economy grew 0.8 percent in the third quarter as domestic consumption and exports increased, comfortably outstripping the European Union average. In company news, shares in crisis-hit German auto giant Volkswagen lost around two percent on the back of news Friday that it plans to axe 35,000 jobs by 2030 in a drastic cost-cutting plan. Shares in Japanese auto giant Honda rose over three percent after it announced Monday an agreement to launch merger talks with struggling compatriot Nissan that could create the world’s third largest automaker. — AFP
MILAN, Dec 7 (Reuters) - UniCredit (CRDI.MI) , opens new tab is ready to sit down with Credit Agricole (CAGR.PA) , opens new tab , a spokesperson for the Italian bank said in a LinkedIn post after the French lender increased its potential stake in Unicredit's takeover target Banco BPM (BAMI.MI) , opens new tab . UniCredit's bid for its smaller peer prompted Credit Agricole to say on Friday it had entered derivatives that would raise its stake in BPM to 15% from 9.9% once the European Central Bank gives its green light. "Yesterday's news about Credit Agricole's increased stake in BPM changes nothing for UniCredit," the spokesperson for UniCredit said on social media network LinkedIn. "We were always prepared to negotiate with CA, as this would have been necessary whatever the scale of their shareholding." Sign up here. Reporting by Valentina Za, editing by Gavin Jones Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab
(Reuters): American content creators on TikTok asked followers to subscribe to their channels on rival platforms like Meta-owned Instagram and Alphabet’s YouTube after a federal appeals court ruled that the social media app could be banned if it is not sold to a U.S.-based company by Jan. 19. TikTok has become a major U.S. digital force as it has grown to 170 million U.S. users, especially younger people drawn to its short, often irreverent videos. It has sucked away advertisers from some of the largest U.S. players and added commerce platform TikTok Shop, which has become a marketplace for small businesses. The U.S. Congress, fearing TikTok’s Chinese owners are gathering information about American consumers, has passed a law requiring its owner, Chinese-backed ByteDance, to divest its TikTok in the U.S. or face a ban. On Friday, a federal appeals court upheld the law. Threats by politicians and others to TikTok have been building for years, leading some users to brush off recent threats. That appeared to change on Friday, with the prospect of a ban in just six weeks. A Supreme Court appeal is still possible. “For the first time I’m realizing that a lot of what I worked for could disappear,” Chris Mowrey, a Democratic social media influencer with 470,000 TikTok followers, told Reuters. “I don’t think it’s been talked about enough how damaging it will be from an economic standpoint for small businesses and creators.” On the app, viewers and content creators voiced concerns and confusion, many saying they doubted the platform would survive, and that they were prepared for the worst. Chris Burkett, a content creator on TikTok with 1.3 million people following his men’s lifestyle videos, said he did not think the platform would last. “I don’t think there’s longevity on this app in the United States,” he said in a video post, asking his audience to follow him on other social media platforms, such as Instagram, YouTube, X and Threads. “We’ve put so many years and so much time into building our community here,” said food travel content creator SnipingForDom, who has 898,000 followers on the app. While he did not think the end was near for TikTok, he still told followers to reach out to him on his Instagram page. Others were also awaiting more information. Sarah Jannetti, a TikTok Shop consultant, said her clients are not worried about a potential TikTok ban and will not shift their businesses “until they see something that’s more concrete.”Deep within the hills and greenery of the Appalachian Mountains exists a business born of faith and determination that has become a cornerstone of its community. Trinity Tree Services, a family-owned company, was established a decade ago by Ronnie Kuhn, his wife Joni Kuhn and his parents ET and Roberta Smith. The enterprise emerged as a solution to Ronnie’s desire for a better work-life balance, providing him with the freedom to escape the demands of the coal industry and dedicate time to his growing family. “I was afraid I’d miss my kids’ ball games and plays,” Ronnie Kuhn said. “Starting Trinity was about being home every night and creating a better life for my family.” This decision transformed Kuhn’s life and planted the seeds for a thriving business that has a real, demonstrable impact on the region itself. Just like telephone and power linemen, arborists and tree care professionals play an instrumental role in storm-damage cleanup and mitigation. Kuhn is not just an owner, but an operations manager with over 18 years of experience as a certified TCIA Tree Care Safety Professional who works with his team on the front lines. "I only hire professionals who are dedicated to safety and excellence," Kuhn asserted. The company’s name, "Trinity," was inspired by a moment of prayer by Ronnie’s father, ET Smith, who envisioned the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as the guiding principles of their work. “ET said the Lord gave him the name in the middle of the night,” explained Bill Bilher, a certified arborist and project manager at Trinity. Bilher brings nearly 50 years of experience and credentials that include certifications from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and memberships in multiple professional organizations. Bilher’s commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry is evident in Trinity’s approach to education. “Ronnie and I both have to do continuing education units,” Bilher explained. “We need 30 CEUs every three years to maintain our certification, and we’re always attending meetings and learning about the latest research.” In fact, Bilher is even sometimes called upon to serve as expert testimony during trial proceedings, though he states that “they’re usually just civil disputes over where the tree begins or ends.” Trinity’s impact – like a tree limb – extends beyond the trees they service and toward innovation and education. Safety and technology are at the forefront of their operations, and their scientific approach to tree care is a cornerstone of Kuhn’s mindset and philosophy. “Tree work isn’t dangerous – it’s hazardous,” Ronnie explained. “With proper training, equipment and mindset, we can minimize the risks.” From restoring storm-damaged trees to providing routine maintenance, Kuhn is actively involved in the front line operations of his business. “I still love climbing trees, cutting branches, and playing with equipment,” Kuhn enthusiastically shared. “Figuring out how to dismantle a tree safely and efficiently is like a game of chess, and I love puzzles!” The company’s vision and ethos is reflected in their equipment advances and standards. Their arsenal includes bucket trucks, stump grinders, and a spider lift, which Kuhn described as “a backyard bucket truck that can navigate tight spaces and reach up to 75 feet.” These innovations not only improve efficiency but also protect the team. “Equipment like this gives our climbers longevity,” Bilher said. “They can work hard without wearing themselves out.” The intrinsic importance of nature is a guiding principle for the company. Bilher, known as the “Tree Preacher,” often educates clients on proper tree care. “Trees are living entities – they’re not telephone poles,” Bilher explained. Trinity Tree Service had an active role in storm cleanup efforts during Hurricane Helene, with one of the trees they worked on being estimated to be near a state record. “We've worked on some humongous American elm trees that are quite possibly state records,” Kuhn enthusiastically recalled. “It was damaged in the storm, but even with the damage, it's still bigger than most American elms I've ever seen." Trinity Tree Service’s hours are Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and you can reach them at 304-253-7711 for an estimate or inquiries.
What happened in Nottingham Forest away end shows brutal Everton reality Friedkins can't ignoreOlympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn returned to competition for the first time in almost six years on Saturday, as the 40-year-old American finished in the middle of the pack in her opening run in Copper Mountain, Colorado. The four-time overall World Cup champion retired in 2019 and underwent partial knee replacement surgery in April, returning to training in recent months and announcing her comeback in November. Vonn finished 24th out of 45 skiers in her first of two downhill runs in 1:07.23, 1.44 seconds slower than winner Mirjam Puchner of Austria at the lower-level FIS Fall Festival. "Today was a solid start and I had a blast being in start with my teammates again," Vonn wrote on social media . "While I'm sure people will speculate and say I'm not in top form because of the results, I disagree. This was training for me. "I'm still testing equipment and getting back in the groove. This is only the beginning and the way I'm skiing is more important than the times at this point." Vonn had retired as the most decorated woman in alpine skiing with 82 World Cup wins, a record that was overtaken as her compatriot Mikaela Shiffrin amassed 99 wins and counting. (Reporting by Amy Tennery in New YorkEditing by Christian Radnedge)
US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal be returned to Washington, complaining of "unfair" treatment of American ships and hinting at China's growing influence. Here are five things to know about the waterway connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The 80-kilometer (50-mile) interoceanic waterway is operated by the Panama Canal Authority, an autonomous public entity. The Central American nation's constitution describes the canal as an "inalienable heritage of the Panamanian nation" that is open to vessels "of all nations." The United States is its main user, accounting for 74 percent of cargo, followed by China with 21 percent. Panama's government sets the price of tolls based on canal needs and international demand. Rates depends on a vessel's cargo capacity. "The canal has no direct or indirect control from China, nor the European Union, nor the United States or any other power," Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino said Sunday as he dismissed Trump's threat. All vessels, including warships and submarines, are given a Panama Canal pilot. Panama's independence from Colombia in 1903 is linked to the canal. Following the failure of French count Ferdinand de Lesseps to open a channel through the isthmus, the United States promoted the separation of the province of Panama and signed a treaty with the nascent country that ceded land and water in perpetuity to build it. After 10 years of construction and an investment of $380 million, the canal was inaugurated on August 15, 1914 with the transit of the steamer Ancon. Some 25,000 deaths from disease and accidents were recorded during its construction. The canal "is part of our history" and "an irreversible achievement," Mulino said. Washington's establishment of a "Canal Zone" -- an enclave with its own military bases, police and justice system -- gave rise to decades of demands by Panamanians to reunify the country and take control of the waterway. In 1977, Panamanian nationalist leader Omar Torrijos and US president Jimmy Carter signed treaties that allowed the canal to be transferred to Panama on December 31, 1999. "Any attempt to reverse this historic achievement not only dishonors our struggle, but is also an insult to the memory of those who made it possible," former president Martin Torrijos, the general's son, wrote on social media. Under the treaties, supported by more than 40 countries, the canal is deemed neutral and any ship can pass through. The only conditions are that ships must comply with safety regulations and military vessels from countries at war must not pass through at the same time. Unlike Egypt's Suez Canal, the Panama Canal operates using freshwater stored in two reservoirs. A drought led to a reduction in the number of transits in 2023, but the situation has since normalized. The canal, which has a system of locks to raise and lower vessels, transformed global shipping. Crafts can travel between the two oceans in about eight hours without having to sail all the way around Cape Horn, the southern tip of the Americas. The canal allows a ship to shave 20,300 kilometers off a journey from New York to San Francisco. Five percent of world maritime trade passes through the canal, which connects more than 1,900 ports in 170 countries. By the early 21st century, it had become too small, so it was expanded between 2009 and 2016. Today, the canal can accommodate ships up to 366 meters long and 49 meters wide (1,200 feet by 161 feet) -- equivalent to almost four football pitches. It generates six percent of Panama's national economic output and since 2000 has pumped more than $28 billion into state coffers. More than 11,200 ships transited the canal in the last fiscal year carrying 423 million tons of cargo. jjr/fj/dr/mlmDavid Stratton, 85 years old and going strong ish – is one of Australia’s two most iconic movie reviewers, along with Margaret Pomeranz. I spoke to him on Thursday. Fitz : Mr Stratton, thank you for playing. As you know, the rules are you have to come up with 10 superb films that are lost and lesser-known masterpieces – with the only rider being that you can’t pick films that your great on-air partner, Margaret Pomeranz, picked a fortnight ago . Your time starts ... shortly. Before we get to that though, how did you get into films in the first place? David Stratton, now 85, pictured in Wentworth Falls: “I had a friend in Sydney, and he was saying, ‘You should come as a ten pound Pom, and I can sponsor you’. And so I did.” Credit: Rhett Wyman DS : Growing up in England during the war, my parents were both otherwise occupied and my grandmother took me to all sorts of films three or four times a week. I loved the way the cinemas smelt, the moment when the lights dimmed, the curtains opened and the film began. I was just captivated by it all. And that thrill has stayed with me ever since ... Fitz : Was there a particular film back then you were just transfixed by, that stays with you? DS : There were the Bob Hope comedies, and Mickey Rooney in a series of films about Andy Hardy. And we saw some very unsuitable films. Jane Russell in The Outlaw was, I think, very unsuitable. Interestingly enough, many years later, I was actually invited to a brunch with Jane Russell in San Francisco. Fitz : Was she every bit as unsuitable as you had hoped? DS : [ Laughs. ] She was lovely. And I told her I had fallen in love with her watching The Outlaw at the age of six. Fitz : If you care, I see your Jane Russell, and raise you Jane Fonda. She was most unsuitable for me to see in a famous poster on my brother’s wall when I too was six, and I was thrilled to meet her when she was 75 and get to tell her how wonderfully unsuitable I had found her. A fabulous woman and even more impressive in person. But ... moving on. I read that you came to Australia as a 10-pound Pom? Stratton with long-time colleague and fellow movie reviewer Margaret Pomeranz. Credit: Jacky Ghossein DS : Yes, but I had no intention of staying. My family had a long-established grocery company started in the UK in the early 1800s and my father wanted me to take the business over, as he had taken it over from his father and so on. It was one of those nepotistic things, and I thought I’d never be able to do anything else. I mean, I loved films, but I thought I’d have to be a grocer, but when it came to the crunch I said, “Hang on, I’m going to take two years off before I really come into the company.” I had a friend in Sydney, and he was saying, “You should come as a 10-pound Pom, and I can sponsor you.” And so I did, but during the two-year mandatory stay in Australia, I became involved with the Sydney Film Festival, one thing led to another, and I took over as the festival director. Fitz : And you got into a little trouble with ASIO, as it turned out? DS : Yes, because of censorship. I was used to seeing films in the UK that were basically not censored, at least if they were shown at a film society or a festival, but in Australia, they definitely were. But I thought, “Well, I’m not going to stay so what does it matter?” And because I was travelling to lots of Eastern Bloc cities to gather films – including Moscow, Prague, Budapest, Warsaw, Sofia, Bucharest and so on – it turns out ASIO started a file on me. Fitz : Clearly, you were a danger to shipping. ASIO must have said, “This is a guy to watch, this might be Australia’s answer to Kim Philby, an Englishman in a sleeper cell, in touch with the Soviets and he’s about to turn on us all!” DS : Well, of course, I didn’t have any of the secrets that Philby did, and all I could tell the Soviets was about Australian films or the lack thereof at the time, but, yes, that must have been their view. Honestly, though, I think it was the same in England at the time, and MI5, like ASIO, was suspicious of people in the arts. Fitz : And you weren’t even in your most dangerous and influential position of all yet, hosting The Movie Show with Margaret Pomeranz and able to steer the entire Australian population to some of your filthy commie flicks under the guise of them being good to watch! Sophie Lowe in Rachel Ward’s Beautiful Kate. ‘A great film’, according to Stratton. DS : [ Laughs. ] Fitz : So, let’s get to your list of top 10 lost masterpieces ... DS : OK, let me just go to my computer – first, I have got to get there, though. These days I use a walking frame. My eyesight’s gone. My mobility’s gone, my hearing’s gone. Actually, I’m in a bit of a wreck. Fitz : But you sound great? DS : Yeah, hopefully that will continue, but who knows? Last Friday night I was able to go into Sydney to receive a lovely award as Cinema Pioneer of the Year, and I was able to get up to the podium and make a speech, which I didn’t think I’d be able to do a couple of weeks beforehand. But there we are ... Anyway, the first one on my list is an Australian film, Blessed , (Australia, 2009). Directed by Ana Kokkinos, this poignantly beautiful film is divided into two parts – Children and Mothers. It’s about mothers who are alienated from their children for one reason or another. It has Frances O’Connor, Miranda Otto and Deborra-Lee Furness playing three of the mothers, and they are wonderful. The whole thing is very touching, beautifully active, beautifully written, and beautifully directed. Fitz : Locked in at No.1! Next? DS : No.2 is Taking Off (US, 1971). Also about parents and their kids, this bittersweet comedy was the first film made in America by Milos Forman. Flower power, marijuana and free love have resulted in many teenagers “taking off”, leaving their bewildered parents completely at a loss to know what their kids are up to, and are completely alienated from their kids. The film centres around an audition and there are songs from Carly Simon, Kathy Bates and Ike and Tina Turner. Judy Garland and Tom Drake in Meet Me in St Louis in which Garland sings Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. Fitz : Hang on, the great Kathy Bates, the fabulous Oscar-winning actress sings, on the same platform as Carly Simon, and Ike and Tina Turner? DS : Yes. A song about horses. Fitz : Wow. I never knew she could sing. What’s next? DS : No.3 is Advise and Consent (US, 1962). Recently, the Herald ran a piece on the best films about US politics , but amazingly they omitted this one. Otto Preminger’s drama centres on the attempt of an ailing, Joe Biden-like president ... Fitz : Standing up against evil! DS : ... if you will, wanting to nominate as secretary of state a left-wing academic played by Henry Fonda, and the determination of a right-wing Southern Democratic senator – Charles Laughton, magnificent in his last screen role – to block the nomination because he thinks that the Henry Fonda character would sell us out to the communists. It’s a dirty game, a wonderful political thriller and an edge-of-your-seat movie. Fitz : ASIO and I will watch that with deep interest to see if your slip is showing. DS : [ laughs ] Next is Night of the Hunter (US, 1955) , also with Charles Laughton, who was not only a great actor. With this, the one film he directed, he proved to also be a master behind the camera. Robert Mitchum plays a serial killer in the Depression who poses as a preacher. Shelley Winters is a rich widow who falls for his charms, and silent star Lillian Gish plays a kindly woman who fosters and protects children. Hard to believe that the film was once banned in Australia on the grounds of blasphemy. Fitz : And quite right, too! DS : [ laughs ] Beautiful Kate (Australia, 2009) is next, an Australian film directed by Rachel Ward – the first film she ever directed – and all about the lasting effect on a rural family of tragic events that happened years ago. Ben Mendelsohn gives an effortlessly fine performance as a son who returns home to his father’s outback property after hearing that he (Bryan Brown, never better) is gravely ill. The visit brings back memories of a past summer, and the alluring presence of the prodigal’s sister, Kate (Sophie Lowe). A great cast including Rachel Griffiths and Maeve Dermody. Fitz : If I can just stop you there, David. You’re a man of great authority, and you say it’s a great film, and we know they’re all great actors, so we can take you at your word. But how is it that a film like that, with such a brilliant cast, is not better known and widely celebrated? GS : Well [ spoiler alert ], it’s actually about incest between brother and sister and ... Fitz : Oh! I speak on behalf of the readership when I say, ewwwwwwww . GS : That was mentioned in a review by your colleague, Garry Maddox. The audience just dropped away, which I can understand, but it’s still a great film. Fitz : I love Garry Maddox, and I’m with him. I still say, ewwwwwwww . DS : And so to No.6, The President’s Analyst , (US, 1967). Political comedies are fairly rare, and this very clever one performed so poorly at the box office back in the day that it’s little surprise that it didn’t start a genre. James Coburn plays a Washington psychiatrist who dabbles in hypnosis. One of his patients is the president himself. What if, under hypnosis, the commander-in-chief reveals state secrets? Both the CIA and the Russian KGB are interested in the president’s analyst. A Lion Returns writer-director Serhat Caradee (left) pictured with actors Maha Wilson (right) and Danny Elacci (centre) in 2020. Credit: Rhett Wyman Fitz : Again, ASIO and I will watch. DS : A Lion Returns (Australia, 2019). Turkish-born writer-director Serhat Caradee’s riveting film deals with a different kind of family reunion. In a suburb of an Australian capital city, a family whose members have migrated from the Middle East congregates. The reason for the gathering is that the elderly matriarch is very ill, but everyone is startled when one of the old lady’s sons, who has been away in an unknown location, unexpectedly returns too. Has he been radicalised by IS? One of the rare Australian films that’s really political. It’s gripping, beautifully made, and with a cast that nobody’s ever heard of because they’re all Arab-Australian. Fitz : Great. Does your list have a great Christmas film? It’s that time of year David. DS : Meet Me In St Louis (US, 1944) isn’t really a Christmas film because this story of a St Louis family spans an entire 12 months. But I adore the scene in which a ravishing Judy Garland sings the immortal H ave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas to her younger sister (Margaret O’Brien). When I was taken to see the film in 1945 at the age of six, I wept during this scene. I still weep every time I revisit this glorious Vincente Minnelli movie, and that’s probably once a year. Fitz : OK, go on ... DS : The Meyerowitz Stories (US, 2017) had a brief cinema release before streaming on Netflix. It’s the delicious story of a dysfunctional family reuniting when the patriarch, an artist played by Dustin Hoffman in one of his best performances, is about to receive an honour. Emma Thompson plays the artist’s wife and Ben Stiller is one of his two starkly different sons who lives in LA and is a success. The other is struggling, lives in New York and is played by Adam Sandler. Fitz : I am guessing Adam Sandler dreams of making excellent movies, only to make execrable schlock? DS : He’s good. They’re all very good. Witty, smart and original, this is a family movie like no other. Anyway, next up is Supernova (UK, 2020), an immensely moving drama in which Sam, played by Colin Firth, and Tusker, played by Stanley Tucci, portray a gay couple who’ve lived together happily for a very long time. But Tusker is in the advanced stages of dementia, and Sam, a concert pianist, decides to take his partner on a final road trip to say goodbye to family and friends. This is a 10-handkerchief weepie, but a wonderfully acted story of a couple facing a challenging future. Superbly directed by Harry Macqueen. Fitz : Which brings us back to you and Margaret Pomeranz, starting out, all those years ago and often challenging each other. Over all those years of doing the show, is there a stand-out moment when you vehemently disagreed? DS : Too many to remember, but the first one was The Castle (Australia, 1997) because it was the first film made by a team that worked in television, and it looked to me like a telemovie, whereas I’m very much into the visual side of cinema. And I also found the humour a little bit patronising. But I obviously completely misunderstood it, as I have watched it a few times since, and I now think it’s very funny. Fitz : To which I would say, and I know I am joined by ASIO in these remarks, “Welcome to Australia, Agent Stratton! It took you a long time to come in from out of the cold, but it’s great to have you. Put your bags down, your work here is done.” And good luck with your new book, Australia at the Movies, The Ultimate Guide to Modern Australian Cinema.
Pope Francis has led a ceremony in St Peter's Basilica to install 21 new Catholic cardinals with what appears to be a bruised chin. The Vatican said it would not comment on the matter. or signup to continue reading Francis, who turns 88 this month, appeared otherwise on good form, leading a ritual-filled ceremony on Saturday to elevate churchmen from 17 countries to the College of Cardinals, the elite group that will one day elect his successor. A purplish blotch could be seen on the right side of the pope's face, around his lower chin and upper neck. The Vatican's press office said it would not comment on what had happened. Francis, pope since 2013, has suffered occasional bouts of ill health in recent years, and now uses a wheelchair due to knee and back pain. Cardinals are the highest-ranking officials in the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church beside the pope. At the pontiff's death or resignation, cardinals under the age of 80 are tasked with entering a conclave and choosing the next pope. Francis has now installed about 80 per cent of the prelates who will elect the next pope, increasing the likelihood that the next pontiff might share his vision for a Church that is more inclusive and engaged with the wider world. Francis, originally from Argentina and the first pope from the Americas, has focused on strengthening geographic diversity among the cardinals. At least 67 countries now have cardinals who can vote in a conclave, according to Vatican statistics, compared to fewer than 50 when Francis was elected. The newest appointees come from countries including Peru, Argentina, Japan, the Philippines, Algeria, India and Serbia. In his homily for Saturday's service, Francis said the new cardinals "come from different backgrounds and cultures", urging them to be "witnesses of fraternity, artisans of communion and builders of unity". Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, one of the new cardinals, praised the pope's efforts to boost geographical diversity. "Having cardinals from every part of the world truly translates the universality of the Church," Bessi Dogbo, from Abidjan in the Ivory Coast, told Reuters. Italy remains the country with the most cardinals, counting 17 under the age of 80. Four of those were installed on Saturday, including the archbishops of Turin, a northern business hub, and Naples, the country's third-largest city. Among the other new cardinals, one is a Belgian friar serving as archbishop of the Tehran-Isfahan archdiocese in Iran. Another is a Ukrainian Greek Catholic ministering in Australia. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement Advertisement‘I’ve always been a team player’: Ben Carroll on the VCE exam crisis and what drives him
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Texas education board approves optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schoolsI laughed out loud five times during the first three minutes of Only Child, which stars Greg McHugh as a semi-successful actor who returns to his home town to look after his ailing dad (Gregor Fisher). That’s probably the highest compliment you can pay the opening episode of a new sitcom – but it’s also the only feasible way to sell this series: there isn’t anything remotely original or different about this doggedly conventional comedy. Set in Forres, a sleepy town in the north of Scotland, the show is geriatric in pace and content; a gentle, bittersweet exploration of midlife’s handbrake turn, when children start parenting their own parents. And yet Bryce Hart’s script is meticulously dense with gags, delivered with exemplary timing by its two leads. In other words, it’s pretty funny. We begin with McHugh’s Richard arriving home for a flying visit; he doesn’t have long before he must journey back south to film the latest series of his cosy police procedural Detective Manners (he plays Doctor Sparrow, whose imperfect grasp of basic medical principles enrages the local GP). But he doesn’t even make it out of the station before his dad is on the phone, pestering him for help with his iPad. The tech-literacy generation gap is a groan-worthy subject at this stage, but Ken’s gruff reaction to his tablet-based confusion (the iPad in question is actually the kitchen scales) sells the joke. Then we’re promptly whisked off to the funeral of a man Ken can’t stand (Richard: “Why are we here?” Ken: “Well it’s a social contract – you go to someone’s funeral, they come to yours.” Richard: “Not if they’re dead ... ”). At first, any truly worrying signs are obscured by Ken’s litany of quirky behaviours: driving around town with a spine-chilling child-sized doll named Percy in his motorbike sidecar, barking at a nuisance cat, turning the contents of his fridge into an antique collection, his passionate devotion to Jane McDonald. But when Richard witnesses Ken mixing up his pills and finds a battered car in the garage (it was driven into the local outdoor swimming pool), he realises his dad has become a danger to himself since becoming a widower a year ago. As much as he’d love to tiptoe back to London, Richard doesn’t feel great about leaving his father – so when he gets the news that Detective Manners has been cancelled (delivered by his breathtakingly brutal agent, voiced by Jennifer Saunders), he realises he has no excuse not to stick around. As Ken, Fisher – most famous for playing Glasgow alcoholic Rab C Nesbitt on the BBC over a 28-year period – is a master at squeezing every drop of comic juice out of any given line. This is a man who could make reciting the alphabet uproarious (in fact, he does just that: upon being asked about his mental state by the GP, he reels off his ABCs – incorrectly, unfortunately). In contrast, McHugh doesn’t get to showcase the full extent of his powers – the ones in evidence in Fresh Meat (I could not have loved him more as paranoid nerd Howard) and his BBC Scotland sitcom Gary: Tank Commander , in which he played a puppyish corporal. Still, his character’s relative seriousness does invite plenty of abject humiliation, usually involving the indignities of minor celebrity (and its accompanying vanity) or Emily, the school friend he has a crush on. After a cracking first episode – which ends with a subtly devastating moment of father-son bonding over the loss of Ken’s wife and Richard’s mum – the series does get a bit repetitive and sluggish. Its saving grace is the relatable truth at its heart: Richard’s pivot from myopic self-involvement to reluctantly but dutifully caring for his dad is a transition most of us will experience sooner or later, and the love between the pair is portrayed in a touching yet extremely realistic manner, bound up as it is in their stereotypically masculine emotional constipation. There’s a lot to like about Only Child. It is heartwarming without being cloying and its supporting characters are great value (Paul Rattray is very amusing as Richard’s kleptomaniac childhood friend Digsy, as is Stuart Bowman as bin-fixated neighbour Rod – we also get the great Samantha Spiro as a famous actor who visits the village for an episode of Who Do You Think You Are?). Yet while Ken’s antics spark a reliable stream of comic relief, it’s impossible to imagine this sedate comedy setting the world alight. Sign up to What's On Get the best TV reviews, news and features in your inbox every Monday after newsletter promotion Only Child aired on BBC One and is on iPlayer now.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Clara Strack scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Teonni Key had 16 points and 13 rebounds and No. 14 Kentucky defeated Arizona State 77-61 on Tuesday in the Music City Classic to remain unbeaten. Kentucky nearly had four players with double-doubles as Georgia Amoore added 20 points and nine rebounds and Amelia Hassett had eight points and nine rebounds for the Wildcats (6-0), who shot 42% and scored 13 points off 14 Arizona State turnovers. Jalyn Brown scored 16 points and Nevaeh Parkinson added 12 points and nine rebounds for the Sun Devils (3-3). Arizona State shot just 30%. The Sun Devils cut a 19-point deficit to 11 after three quarters but a 6-0 burst with baskets by Key, Amoore and Strack built the lead back to 15 midway through the fourth. Kentucky led 42-23 at halftime after outscoring the Sun Devils 27-9 in the second quarter, scoring the first 13 points of the period with Struck putting in the final seven in the run. A couple ASU free throws later, the Wildcats went on an 11-2 run capped by a Hassett 3 and the lead was 20. Strack scored 14 points and Key 10 in the half. The teams continue play in the Music City Classic on Wednesday with Kentucky playing No. 19 Illinois and Arizona State facing South Dakota. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketballCoote was sacked earlier this month after the emergence of a video in which he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp. Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) said that a thorough investigation had concluded he was “in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable”. “Supporting David Coote continues to be important to us and we remain committed to his welfare,” PGMOL’s statement on December 9 added. Coote had the right to appeal against the decision but PA understands the Nottinghamshire referee has decided not to. The video which triggered PGMOL’s investigation into Coote’s conduct first came to public attention on November 11. In it, Coote is asked for his views on a Liverpool match where he has just been fourth official, and describes them as “s***”. He then describes Klopp as a “c***”, and, asked why he felt that way, Coote says the German had “a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown” and had accused him of lying. “I have got no interest in speaking to someone who’s f****** arrogant, so I do my best not to speak to him,” Coote said. Later in the video, Coote again refers to Klopp, this time as a “German c***”. The Football Association opened its own investigation into that video, understood to be centred on that last comment and whether Coote’s reference to Klopp’s nationality constituted an aggravated breach of its misconduct rules. The investigation by PGMOL which led to Coote’s contract being terminated is also understood to have looked at another video which appeared to show Coote snorting a white powder, purportedly during Euro 2024 where he was one of the assistant VARs for the tournament. European football’s governing body UEFA also appointed an ethics investigator to look into the matter.
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