Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insists he has absolute confidence in Premier League referees, despite the David Coote scandal that has dominated the international break. The Blues travel to Maresca’s former club Leicester on Saturday lunchtime in what will be the first Premier League game since video emerged of Coote’s alleged foul-mouthed attack on Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp. The clip, leaked on social media last week but thought to have been filmed some years earlier, appears to show the referee calling former Reds boss Klopp a “German c***”. A second video was later published by The Sun newspaper, allegedly showing Coote sniffing a white powder at a Uefa-appointed hotel during Euro 2024. Coote has been suspended by refereeing chiefs PGMOL, as well as by Uefa, while both bodies conduct investigations. “I have seen it,” Maresca said of the first video, which refers to Liverpool and Klopp. “The reaction is not the best one because there are things that are not correct to say. “It doesn’t matter that he is a referee. If I as a manager say the same it is wrong. If you as a journalist say the same it is something wrong. “So, no matter that he is a referee. Any human being that says these kind of things it is not good.” There is concern that the video will now ramp up scrutiny on Coote’s refereeing colleagues as the Premier League season resumes, leaving them open to accusations of bias. However, when asked whether he had confidence in Premier League officials, Maresca insisted: “Absolutely”.Despite the somber turn of events, spectators and fans of Cai Guo-Qiang's work have expressed their support and understanding, recognizing the artist's dedication to pushing creative boundaries and exploring new artistic frontiers. Many have praised the beauty and innovation of the drone show, citing it as a testament to Cai Guo-Qiang's visionary approach to art.However, the success of this integration will ultimately depend on how well Lincoln is able to maintain its unique identity and positioning within the Ford China ecosystem. The brand must strike a delicate balance between leveraging Ford's resources and capabilities while also preserving its luxury image and appeal. Failure to do so could risk further alienating its target market and worsening its sales performance in China.
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Russian state news agencies are reporting that ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad has arrived in Moscow with his family and given asylum. The agencies, Tass and RIA, cited an unidentified Kremlin source. The Associated Press was not immediately able to verify the reports but has contacted the Kremlin for comment. RIA also cited an anonymous Kremlin source that Moscow had received guarantees from Syrian insurgents of the security of Russian military bases and diplomatic posts in Syria. The report did not give further details. Assad reportedly left Syria early Sunday. Syrians have been pouring into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule . THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrians poured into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire on Sunday after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule but raising questions about the future of the country and the wider region. Joyful crowds gathered in squares in Damascus, waving the Syrian revolutionary flag in scenes that recalled the early days of the Arab Spring uprising, before a brutal crackdown and the rise of an insurgency plunged the country into a nearly 14-year civil war. Others gleefully ransacked the presidential palace and residence after President Bashar Assad and other top officials vanished, their whereabouts unknown. Russia, a close ally, said Assad left the country after negotiations with rebel groups and had given instructions to transfer power peacefully. Abu Mohammed al-Golani , a former al-Qaida commander who cut ties with the group years ago and says he embraces pluralism and religious tolerance, leads the biggest rebel faction and is poised to chart the country's future. In his first public appearance since fighters entered the Damascus suburbs Saturday, al-Golani visited the sprawling Umayyad Mosque and called Assad's fall “a victory to the Islamic nation.” Calling himself by his given name, Ahmad al-Sharaa, and not his nom de guerre, he told hundreds of people that Assad had made Syria “a farm for Iran’s greed.” The rebels face the daunting task of healing bitter divisions in a country ravaged by war and still split among armed factions. Turkey-backed opposition fighters are battling U.S.-allied Kurdish forces in the north, and the Islamic State group is still active in some remote areas. Syrian state television broadcast a rebel statement early Sunday saying Assad had been overthrown and all prisoners had been released. They called on people to preserve the institutions of “the free Syrian state.” The rebels later announced a curfew in Damascus from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m. The rebels said they freed people held at the notorious Saydnaya prison, where rights groups say thousands were tortured and killed . A video circulating online purported to show rebels breaking open cell doors and freeing dozens of female prisoners, many of whom appeared shocked. At least one small child was seen among them. “This happiness will not be completed until I can see my son out of prison and know where is he,” said one relative, Bassam Masr. "I have been searching for him for two hours. He has been detained for 13 years.” Rebel commander Anas Salkhadi later appeared on state TV and sought to reassure Syria's religious and ethnic minorities, saying: “Syria is for everyone, no exceptions. Syria is for Druze, Sunnis, Alawites, and all sects.” “We will not deal with people the way the Assad family did," he added. Damascus residents prayed in mosques and celebrated in squares, calling, “God is great.” People chanted anti-Assad slogans and honked car horns. Teenage boys picked up weapons apparently discarded by security forces and fired into the air. Revelers filled Umayyad Square, where the Defense Ministry is located. Some waved the three-starred Syrian flag that predates the Assad government and was adopted by the revolutionaries. Elsewhere, many parts of the capital were empty and shops were closed. Soldiers and police left their posts and fled, and looters broke into the Defense Ministry. Videos showed families wandering the presidential palace, some carrying stacks of plates and other household items. “It’s like a dream. I need someone to wake me up," said opposition fighter Abu Laith, adding the rebels were welcomed in Damascus with “love.” At the Justice Ministry, where rebels stood guard, Judge Khitam Haddad said they were protecting documents from the chaos. Outside, some residents sought information about relatives who disappeared under Assad. The rebels “have felt the pain of the people,” said one woman, giving only her first name, Heba. She worried about possible revenge killings by the rebels, many of whom appeared to be underage. Syria’s al-Watan newspaper, which was historically pro-government, wrote: “We are facing a new page for Syria. We thank God for not shedding more blood.” It added that media workers should not be blamed for publishing past government statements, saying it “only carried out the instructions.” A statement from the Alawite sect that has formed the core of Assad's base called on young Syrians to be “calm, rational and prudent and not to be dragged into what tears apart the unity of our country.” The rebels mainly come from the Sunni Muslim majority in Syria, which also has sizable Druze, Christian and Kurdish communities. In Qamishli in the northeast, a Kurdish man slapped a statue of the late leader Hafez Assad with his shoe. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali said the government was ready to “extend its hand” to the opposition and turn its functions over to a transitional government. A video shared on Syrian opposition media showed armed men escorting him from his office and to the Four Seasons hotel on Sunday. Rami Abdurrahman of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights told The Associated Press that Assad, 59, took a flight early Sunday from Damascus. A senior diplomat from the United Arab Emirates, which had sought to rehabilitate Assad's image and has welcomed high-profile exiles in recent years, declined to comment on his whereabouts. Anwar Gargash said Assad's destination at this point is a “footnote in history,” comparing it to the long exile of German Kaiser Wilhelm II after World War I. The rebel advances since Nov. 27 were the largest in recent years, and saw the cities of Aleppo, Hama and Homs fall within days as the Syrian army melted away. Russia, Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group, which provided crucial support to Assad throughout the uprising, abandoned him as they reeled from other conflicts. The end of Assad’s rule was a major blow to Iran and its allies, already weakened by conflict with Israel . Iran, which had strongly backed him throughout the civil war, said Syrians should decide their future “without destructive, coercive, foreign intervention.” The Iranian Embassy in Damascus was ransacked after apparently having been abandoned. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meanwhile said Israeli troops had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established in 1974, saying it was to protect Israeli residents after Syrian troops abandoned positions. Israel's military later warned residents of five southern Syria communities to stay home for their safety, and didn’t respond to questions. Israel captured the Golan in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed it. The international community, except for the United States, views it as occupied, and the Arab League on Sunday condemned what it called Israel’s efforts to take advantage of Assad’s downfall occupy more territory. The rebels are led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS , which has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the United States and the United Nations. Al-Golani, has sought to recast the group as a moderate and tolerant force. “Golani has made history and sparked hope among millions of Syrians," said Dareen Khalifa, a senior adviser with the International Crisis Group. "But he and the rebels now face a formidable challenge ahead.” The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, called Saturday for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” The Gulf nation of Qatar, a key regional mediator, hosted an emergency meeting of foreign ministers and top officials from eight countries with interests in Syria late Saturday. They included Iran, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Turkey. Majed al-Ansari, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, said they agreed on the need “to engage all parties on the ground," including the HTS, and that the main concern is “stability and safe transition.” Sewell reported from Beirut. Associated Press writers Bassem Mroue, Sarah El Deeb and Kareem Chehayeb in Beirut; Samar Kassaballi, Omar Sanadiki and Ghaith Alsayed in Damascus; Jon Gambrell in Manama, Bahrain; Josef Federman in Doha, Qatar; and Tia Goldenberg in Jerusalem, contributed.Taoiseach Simon Harris not aware if staff asked RTE to remove viral video clip
In recent times, Chinese stocks have been experiencing a collective frenzy followed by a rapid decline, leaving investors and analysts puzzled as to the underlying causes of this tumultuous market behavior. This rollercoaster ride in the realm of Chinese stocks, often referred to as "Chinese concept stocks" or "Chinese ADRs," has raised serious concerns and prompted a deeper examination of the multiple factors contributing to this volatility.
In addition to educating minors, the "Prosecutors' Public Classes" series also serves as a platform for dialogue and interaction between prosecutors and young viewers. Through live Q&A sessions and interactive discussions, prosecutors address common legal queries and concerns raised by the audience, fostering a sense of transparency and accessibility in the legal system. By establishing a direct line of communication with minors, prosecutors can build trust and rapport, encouraging open dialogue and mutual understanding.
Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair suspended 3 games without pay after violent hit on Trevor Lawrence HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games for repeated violations of player safety rules following his hit to the head of Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, which led to a concussion. Al-Shaair’s punishment was announced by NFL vice president of football operations Jon Runyan. In his letter to Al-Shaair, he noted that he has had multiple offenses for personal fouls and sportsmanship-related rules violations in recent seasons. Runyan says “video shows you striking the head/neck area of Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence after he clearly goes down in a feet-first slide.” USWNT beats Netherlands 2-1 in goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher's final match THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Alyssa Naher made two critical saves in her final match for the United States, Lynn Williams scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute and the Americans beat the Netherlands 2-1. The U.S., which won its fifth Olympic gold medal in France this summer, wrapped up the year on a 20-game unbeaten streak. The Americans were coming off a scoreless draw with England on Saturday at Wembley Stadium. Naeher announced two weeks ago that the European matches would be her last. The 36-year-old goalkeeper played in 115 games for the U.S., with 111 starts, 89 wins and 69 shutouts. Second-to-last college playoff rankings offer last chance to see how nervous teams should be The next-to-last rankings for the College Football Playoffs come out Tuesday night, serving up one last chance to see who would be in, who would be out, who will be mad and who should be very, very nervous. There are about 18 teams vying for 12 spots in the first-of-its-kind playoff that begins Dec. 20. Outside of Oregon — the only undefeated team in the country — and Notre Dame — on a 10-game winning streak and not playing this weekend — there are very few sure things. The rankings released Tuesday will be the last dry run before the real list is revealed Sunday. Signing with Dodgers was really easy decision for 2-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell says it was a really easy decision to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Joining a team that includes two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani influenced the left-hander too. Snell was introduced Tuesday at Dodger Stadium after signing a $182 million, five-year deal last weekend. Snell has known Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman since he was 18. Friedman says all conversations the front office has had since the World Series ended last month involved Snell, who was 2-2 against the Dodgers during his career. High school recruiting isn't the only way to build a winner in the era of the transfer portal Texas A&M signed the nation’s top-ranked class three years ago believing it had built a potential national title contender. Plenty of players from that heralded 2022 class could indeed be participating in the first 12-team College Football Playoff this month. They just won’t be doing it for the Aggies. Texas A&M represents perhaps the clearest example of how recruiting and roster construction have changed in the era of loosened transfer restrictions. Coaches must assemble high school classes without always knowing which of their own players are transferring and what players from other schools could be available through the portal. Javier Mascherano arrives at Inter Miami as coach, 5 years after team first pursued him to play FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Javier Mascherano has arrived in Miami and is already at work as Inter Miami's new coach. The former teammate of Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez says he's aware of critics who believe he doesn't have the experience needed to succeed in the job. Inter Miami first pursued Mascherano as a player in 2019 with hopes that he would coach in its academy system after one season. Five years later, he's tasked with bringing trophies to the club that Messi has lifted to new heights. Analysis: Getting benched may have been best thing that happened to Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson Getting benched may have been the best thing that happened to Bryce Young and Anthony Richardson. Both second-year quarterbacks are playing well since returning to the starting lineup. Young has steadily improved after coming back in Week 8. He’s displayed the skills that earned him a Heisman Trophy at Alabama and convinced the Panthers to draft him ahead of C.J. Stroud with the No. 1 overall pick in 2023. Richardson has led Indianapolis to a pair of comeback wins late in the fourth quarter in three starts after he regained his starting job. Young and Richardson both have a long way to go to prove they can be franchise quarterbacks. But there’s far more optimism now that they’re not busts. Transgender powerlifter asks Minnesota Supreme Court to let her compete in women's events ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Attorneys for a transgender athlete have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to allow her to compete in the women's division at powerlifting events, saying she’s protected against discrimination by the Minnesota Human Rights Act. USA Powerlifting rejected JayCee Cooper’s application in 2018 to compete in the women’s division of its events on the ground that she enjoys strength advantages over other women. Cooper sued in 2021, and a trial court sided with her. But the Minnesota Court of Appeals sent the case back to the trial court in March, saying there were “genuine issues of fact” about why USA Powerlifting excluded Cooper. Fueled by boos, Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy turns in 235-yard performance in return to Denver DENVER (AP) — The boos only brought out the best in Jerry Jeudy as he returned to Denver. The explosive Cleveland Browns wideout turned in an electric performance Monday night with nine catches for 235 yards, the most in NFL history by a receiver against his former team. He also had a 70-yard touchdown in a 41-32 loss to the Broncos. Jeudy, who played his first four seasons with Denver, was jeered every time he caught the ball. He loved all the noise directed at him, even motioning at times for the crowd to get even louder. His only regret was the Browns couldn’t close out the win. Ryggs Johnston goes from a tiny Montana town to Australian Open champion: Analysis Talk about taking the road less traveled. Ryggs Johnston honed his golf game in the tiny Montana town of Libby in the northwest corner of the state. He fulfilled his dream of going to Arizona State but never won a college tournament. But he did well enough to earn status in Canada and a pass to the second stage of Q-school. His Arizona State coach gave him a nudge to try European tour school. Johnston made it through all three stages and then won the Australian Open in only his second start on the European tour.
NEW YORK (AP) — They have seen him smiling on a hostel security camera, but don’t know his name . They found the backpack he discarded while fleeing, but don’t know where he's gone. As the search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killer goes on, investigators are reckoning with a tantalizing dichotomy: They have troves of evidence, but the shooter remains an enigma. Police don’t know who he is, where he is, or why he did it, though they are confident it was a targeted attack instead of a random act. “The net is tightening,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Saturday. Hours after he spoke, police divers were seen searching a pond in Central Park, where the killer fled after the shooting. Officers have been scouring the park for days for any possible clues and found his bag there Friday. Late Saturday, police released two additional photos of the suspected shooter that appeared to be from a camera mounted inside a taxi. The first shows him outside the vehicle and the second shows him looking through the partition between the back seat and the front of the cab. In both, his face is partially obscured by a blue, medical-style mask. Retracing the gunman’s steps using surveillance video, police say, it appears he left the city by bus soon after the shooting Wednesday morning outside the New York Hilton Midtown. He was seen on video at an uptown bus station about 45 minutes later, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said. With the high-profile search expanding across state lines, the FBI announced late Friday that it was offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction, adding to a reward of up to $10,000 that the NYPD has offered. Police say they believe the suspect acted alone. Police provided no updates on the hunt Saturday, but investigators are urging patience — even with a killer on the loose. Hundreds of detectives are combing through video recordings and social media, vetting tips from the public and interviewing people who might have information, including Thompson’s family and coworkers and the shooter’s randomly assigned roommates at the Manhattan hostel where he stayed. “This isn’t ‘Blue Bloods.’ We’re not going to solve this in 60 minutes," Kenny told reporters Friday. “We’re painstakingly going through every bit of evidence that we can come across.” The shooter paid cash at the hostel, presented what police believe was a fake ID and is believed to have paid cash for taxi rides and other transactions. He didn't speak to others at the hostel and almost always kept his face covered with a mask, only lowering it while eating. But investigators caught a break when they came across security camera images of an unguarded moment in which he briefly showed his face soon after arriving in New York on Nov. 24. Police distributed the images to news outlets and on social media but so far haven't been able to ID him using facial recognition — possibly because of the angle of the images or limitations on how the NYPD is allowed to use that technology, Kenny said. On Friday evening, investigators found a backpack in Central Park that had been worn by the gunman, police said. They didn’t immediately reveal what, if anything, it contained but said it would be tested and analyzed. Another potential clue, a fingerprint on an item he purchased at a Starbucks minutes before the shooting, has so far proven useless for identifying him, Kenny said. Aided by surveillance cameras on nearly every building and block, police have been able to retrace the shooter’s movements. They know he ambushed Thompson at 6:44 a.m. as the executive arrived at the Hilton for his company’s annual investor conference, using a 9 mm pistol that resembled the guns farmers use to put down animals without causing a loud noise. They know ammunition found near Thompson’s body bore the words “delay,” “deny” and “depose,” mimicking a phrase used by insurance industry critics . Kenny said the fact that the shooter knew UnitedHealthcare group was holding a conference at the hotel and what route Thompson might take to get there suggested that he could possibly be a disgruntled employee or client. Investigators know from surveillance video that the shooter fled into Central Park on a bicycle and ditched it around 7 a.m. near 85th Street. He then walked a couple blocks and got into a taxi, arriving at 7:30 a.m. at the George Washington Bridge Bus Station, which is near the northern tip of Manhattan and offers commuter service to New Jersey and Greyhound routes to Philadelphia, Boston and Washington. Investigators don't know what happened next. They are searching through more surveillance video but have yet to locate video of the shooter getting on a bus or exiting the station. “We have reason to believe that the person in question has left New York City,” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch told CNN on Friday. Police have determined from video that the gunman was in the city for 10 days before the shooting. He arrived at Manhattan’s main bus terminal on a Greyhound bus that originated in Atlanta, though it's not clear whether he embarked there or at one of about a half-dozen stops along the route. Immediately after that, he took a cab to the vicinity of the Hilton and was there for about a half hour, Kenny said. At around 11 p.m. on the night he arrived, he went by taxi to the HI New York City Hostel. It was there, while speaking with an employee in the lobby, that he briefly pulled down the mask and smiled, giving investigators the brief glimpse they are now relying on to identify and capture a killer. Associated Press writers Michael Balsamo in Washington, Jake Offenhartz, Cedar Attanasio and Karen Matthews in New York, John Seewer in Toledo, Ohio, and Jeff Martin in Atlanta contributed.Serie A, known for its competitive nature and high level of play, presents a challenging environment for any player looking to establish a long and successful career. The physical demands of the game, combined with the tactical complexities and intense rivalries, make it a grueling league where only the most skilled and resilient players can thrive.
Hidalgo leads No. 6 Notre Dame over JuJu Watkins and third-ranked USC 74-61 in big matchup out WestAshworth's departure from Manchester United earlier this month raised eyebrows across the football world, with many speculating about his next move. Known for his meticulous approach to talent identification and recruitment, Ashworth played a pivotal role in shaping United's transfer strategy during his time at the club. His departure was seen as a significant loss for the Red Devils, and his potential arrival at Arsenal would undoubtedly be a major coup for the Gunners.
The Las Vegas Raiders (2-10) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6) on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Raymond James Stadium and will try to stop an eight-game losing streak. What channel is Buccaneers vs. Raiders on? What time is Buccaneers vs. Raiders? The Buccaneers and the Raiders play at 1 p.m. ET. NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. Buccaneers vs. Raiders betting odds, lines, spread Buccaneers vs. Raiders recent matchups Buccaneers schedule Raiders schedule NFL week 14 schedule This content was created for Gannett using technology provided by Data Skrive.Chicago’s Korean community was rattled Tuesday following the news that South Korea’s president declared martial law amid an ongoing feud with his political rivals. President Yoon Suk Yeol’s order briefly threw the country into turmoil, sparking mass protests in the early morning hours. Less than three hours later, South Korea’s National Assembly unanimously voted to lift it, vowing to protect democracy. Yoon eventually backed down from his declaration. “Community members are concerned about what’s happening. Many of them are here as Korean Americans, but they still have family and people they care about in Korea,” said Danae Kovac, the executive director of the HANA Center, a Chicago-based community organization serving Korean Americans and immigrants in the region. Following the recent U.S. presidential election, Kovac said Chicago’s Korean immigrant community was already on edge. About 62,000 Koreans live in the area, according to 2020 census figures. “This is causing more turmoil and concern in the community here in Chicago,” Kovac said. “We are already feeling a lot of anxiety and fear because of the recent election and the impending attacks on immigrants and people of color here in this country.” Tuesday’s events marked the first time in more than four decades that martial law was declared in South Korea, which saw the end of a military dictatorship and the start of democratization in 1987. Martial law was last declared in October 1979, following the assassination of former military dictator Park Chung-hee. Yoon’s attempt was also a reminder that South Korea began as a dictatorship, said Ji-Yeon Yuh, a professor in Asian American history and Asian diasporas at Northwestern University. “Until the 1980s, South Korea was a military dictatorship and martial law was declared frequently,” Yuh said. “The people rose up frequently; there were lots of crackdowns by the military.” But, following several decades of struggle, South Korea became a democracy in the 1980s, Yuh said. “South Korea went from the dark days of a severely oppressive military dictatorship to a really vibrant and active participatory democracy,” Yuh said, adding, “To the point where citizens can force South Korea’s president out of office, and once they leave office are held accountable in a court of law for their crimes and then convicted and jailed for their corruption.” While Yoon’s actions are certainly alarming, Yuh said, the response by the Korean people and lawmakers shows the might of an active democracy. “The people of South Korea said, ‘We are not going back,’” Yuh said. “Martial law is a regressive step. We are not going back to those dark days of a military dictatorship.” For some Korean Americans, the memories of life under that dictatorship are still fresh, Kovac said. “The military dictatorship was not that long ago,” she said. “People remember the history not just as a distant memory. Some of our older community members lived it in Korea, while others were here seeing what was happening.” The HANA Center serves 16,000 people each year, the majority of whom are Koreans but they also work with other multi-ethnic groups, Kovac said. The organization provides a range of social services and advocates for stronger policies that support immigrants. Yoon declared martial law to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against the opposition, South Korea’s liberal Democratic Party, which controls the country’s parliament. He also accuses the party of sympathizing with communist North Korea, a move that’s become part of the hard right’s playbook in South Korea, Yuh said. Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the country’s Assembly in Seoul, calling for Yoon to resign or be impeached. Under South Korea’s constitution, the president can declare martial law during “wartime, war-like situations or other comparable national emergency states” that require the use of military force to maintain peace and order. Yoon has been an unpopular leader since he was narrowly elected in 2022. When martial law is declared, “special measures” can be employed to restrict the freedom of press, freedom of assembly and the power of courts. The constitution also states that the president must oblige when the 300-seat National Assembly demands the lifting of martial law with a majority vote. On Tuesday, the 190 lawmakers who participated in the vote supported the lifting of martial law. Television footage showed soldiers, who had been stationed at parliament following the martial law order, leaving the National Assembly after the vote. To Yuh, the assembly’s rebuke showed why it’s important for lawmakers to stand by their country before their political party. “His own party denounced martial law,” Yuh said. “There’s a divide in South Korea between the president and his political party. The president does not control his political party and that makes for a healthy democracy.” Contributing: Associated Press
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The grand finale of the Fearless Covenant Ant Esports National Challenge was a breathtaking showcase of talent, as Team Answers faced off against the best of the best in a thrilling battle for supremacy. The electrifying atmosphere, fueled by the passion and excitement of fans, served as a testament to the growing popularity and influence of esports in the modern world. The level of competition was fierce, with teams pushing themselves to the limit and delivering performances that left spectators in awe.Yao Ming's Time for Hall of Fame Induction? Spokesperson Responds: Consent Required
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As Liverpool gears up for the showdown against Girona, the anticipation and excitement among supporters are palpable. With Van Dijk, Salah, and Konaté leading the charge, the Reds are well-equipped to face whatever challenges come their way and continue their pursuit of victory on the road.The recent implementation of new regulations on pharmaceutical centralized procurement in China has brought significant changes to the industry. One of the key highlights of these regulations is the emphasis on optimizing evaluation methods and avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach. This shift towards a more flexible and nuanced evaluation system is poised to benefit both pharmaceutical companies and healthcare institutions.
Eminem’s mother Debbie Nelson, whose rocky relationship fueled the rapper’s lyrics, dies at age 69For those looking for a truly immersive gaming experience that combines adventure, excitement, and a sense of heroism, "Indiana Jones: The Ancient Ring" is a must-play. So grab your whip, put on your fedora, and join Indiana Jones on his quest for the ancient ring - the fate of the world depends on it!In addition, government initiatives and regulations have played a crucial role in shaping the Southeast Asian overseas warehouse landscape. Many countries in the region have introduced policies to promote the growth of e-commerce and logistics industries, providing incentives for companies to invest in advanced warehouse technologies and infrastructure. These supportive measures have created a conducive environment for warehouses to innovate and expand their operations.
Elle Macpherson reveals her shocking drug habit - after revealing she drank vodka 'every night' Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com READ MORE: Elle Macpherson looks as youthful as ever at 60 as she shows off her glowing complexion in New York By KATE DENNETT FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 23:44, 26 November 2024 | Updated: 23:59, 26 November 2024 e-mail View comments Elle Macpherson has confessed to using cocaine during her modelling years. The Australian supermodel, 60, speaks at length about her harrowing addiction and journey to getting sober in her memoir, Elle: Life, Lessons & Learning to Trust Yourself . In one chapter, she revealed how she would frequently get black-out drunk and drink 'shots of vodka' after putting her sons Cy, 21, and Flynn Busson, 26, to bed when they were younger. Now, Elle has admitted to previously using drugs during a shock confession on Wednesday's The Kyle and Jackie O Show. Elle said she took cocaine for weight loss - a common side effect of abusing the drug. Radio host Kyle Sandilands told her: 'I made the mistake, and I'm happy to admit it, that I thought I'd lose weight by having cocaine for ten years. Now, did I lose the weight? No, I didn't. I got the bloat.' Elle Macpherson has confessed to using cocaine during her modelling years In response, Elle admitted: 'I've done that!' Her remark came as she discussed why she controversially turned to holistic healing methods rather than chemotherapy after getting diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. 'It wasn't like there was a one size fits all golden bullet, golden nugget that you could just take and say, ''Okay, this is going to guarantee upper wellness at the end of it'',' she said. 'And so I think, and sometimes it's a combination, you know, it's not either-or, maybe it's a combination of things. 'People just have to go on a journey of research and find out what resonates with them and get as much advice as you can.' In her memoir, Elle - who was dubbed 'The Body' at 25 - detailed the depths of her addiction battle before giving up alcohol and getting sober in 2003. She shared how she would get black-out drunk from having 'shots of vodka' after putting her sons Cy and Flynn - who she shares with her ex Arpad 'Arki' Busson - to bed as children. 'My life looked amazing to everybody. On the outside I was doing a beautiful job but, deep down inside, I was really struggling,' she wrote in her book. While discussing her wellness journey in recent years, Elle revealed she has used cocaine as a way to try and lose weight - a common side effect of abusing the drug After giving birth to her youngest child, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl recalled feeling consumed by the desire to drink a bottle of champagne that was gifted to her. Despite receiving a warning from her two naturopaths that drinking too soon after giving birth would disrupt her hormones, Elle admitted that when left alone with Cy, all she 'could think about was that bottle of champagne in the ice bucket'. She then turned to vodka to relax in the evenings as she desperately tried to maintain her perfect image to the public. At the time, she was in a relationship with French financier Arki, who was often away during the week on business, leaving her to parent their two children by herself. Despite considering going to rehab, she told Arki she was fine and went back to work after Cy's birth to prove that motherhood hadn't slowed her down. 'I loved spending time with Arki and... I wanted to prove to him I would be his partner in fun and business while being the mother of his sons,' she wrote. 'I would go out and drink, party and become sick again. It became a constant repeat: I was in a horrible downward spiral.' Elle also confessed to experiencing scary blackouts and turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism for her anxiety. In her memoir, Elle revealed how she would get black-out drunk and begin drinking 'shots of vodka' after putting her sons Cy, 21, and Flynn Busson, 26, to bed when they were younger Read More Elle Macpherson reveals depths of her alcohol addiction in new memoir 'Often I would drink after I put my children to bed. I would sit down by myself and have shots of vodka and then I'd write to-do lists and letters to my family. I would do he housework, listen to music until around 11pm, then go to bed and pass out,' she detailed. Those closest to Elle began to suspect something was wrong and her naturopaths - alternative practitioners who focus on healing - were among the first to suggest rehab. Once in rehab at a facility in Arizona, Elle recalled feeling 'humiliated and angry' to be grouped with those struggling with anorexia due to her thinness. Ultimately, she said the rehab was justified to classify her in that group as she realized she 'was somewhat controlling' her diet. While in rehab, she went by 'Mac' to keep a low profile because of her concerns about being recognized due to her fame. Elle gave up alcohol after her stint in rehab in 2003 and recently celebrated 20 years of sobriety. Overcoming her addiction to alcohol led her to adopt a more holistic approach in her life and when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. Elle, who is now in remission, brought her passion for spirituality to her newly-released memoir, sharing a little-known detail about her audiobook. Elle gave up alcohol after her stint in rehab in 2003 and has adopted a more holistic approach to her health since, recently celebrating 20 years of sobriety On The Kyle and Jackie O Show, Elle revealed how her boyfriend, musician Doyle Bramhall II, recorded music for each chapter of her audiobook to 'heal' listeners. 'We scored the audiobook, but now we're in the middle of putting a soundtrack out for the audiobook with the music he wrote for it,' she shared. 'Very unusual, but if anyone hasn't had the chance to check that out, it's really cool, he scored music that works with each chapter - for the beginning and end of the chapter - and it's all infused with healing music. 'It's underneath his guitar or piano or whatever he's playing, so when people listen to it, they are getting a benefit themselves for the reader.' Elle recently copped backlash for 'dangerously' promoting the holistic treatment she received during her battle with breast cancer. Elle went against the advice of 32 doctors by refusing chemotherapy after undergoing a lumpectomy for HER2 positive estrogen receptive intraductal carcinoma. She instead underwent eight months of intense therapy with doctors in Phoenix, Arizona, detailing how she took a more holistic route in her memoir. Can cancer be treated with holistic methods? Typical cancer treatment revolves around surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Cancer Research UK notes that some patients also use complementary therapies to feel better, ease the side effects of these treatments and improve quality of life. Aromatherapy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage therapy, visualisation and yoga are among the most common examples, it said. Meanwhile, alternative therapies are typically used instead of medical treatment. Some examples include shark cartilage supplements, laetrile (a plant substance) and Gerson therapy, which involves following an organic vegetarian diet and undergoing up to five coffee enemas a day. There is no scientific or medical evidence that these therapies can cure cancer. Some might even be unsafe, trigger harmful side effects or interact with medical treatment, according to Cancer Research UK. Experts agree that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is both important in the prevention of cancer and during cancer treatment. Evidence shows it can help manage the stress and fatigue caused by the disease and treatment. Studies have also found people who get exercise during treatment not only deal better with side effects but also may live longer. International guidelines recommend patients stay active and get back to their normal activities as soon as possible. Kyle Sandilands Elle Macpherson Share or comment on this article: Elle Macpherson reveals her shocking drug habit - after revealing she drank vodka 'every night' e-mail Add commentIn a society where appearances hold significant importance, the man's transformation brought him shame and isolation. He became a cautionary tale, a living reminder of the dangers of unchecked habits and addictions. Friends and family members who once admired him now averted their eyes, unable to bear the sight of his altered face.