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The leader of Ireland’s Labour Party has held talks with the Taoiseach and Tanaiste as efforts to form a new coalition government intensify. Ivana Bacik had separate meetings with Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris on Tuesday afternoon. Fianna Fail, which won 48 seats in last month’s general election, and Fine Gael, which secured 38 seats, headed up the last coalition in Dublin and are expected to continue that partnership into the next mandate. However, with a combined 86 seats, they are just short of the 88 required for a majority in the Dail parliament. If they wish to return to government together, they would need one smaller party as a junior partner, or a handful of independents. Both Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have ruled out doing business with Sinn Fein, which won 39 seats. The centre-left Social Democrats and Irish Labour Party, both of which won 11 seats in the election, are seen as the only two realistic options if Fianna Fail and Fine Gael seek to convince a smaller party to join the coalition. In a statement, the Labour Party said Ms Bacik outlined key policy priorities in her meetings with Taoiseach Mr Harris and Tanaiste Mr Martin. “There was discussion in both meetings on policies and manifesto commitments on housing, health, climate, workers’ rights and disability services among other issues,” said the statement. “The parliamentary party will meet at 1pm on Friday where the party leader will provide an assessment of engagement to date and consider the outcome of these meetings.” A spokesman for Mr Harris said there had been a “constructive engagement” with Ms Bacik. “The Taoiseach is grateful for the time and engagement on a range of substantial policy issues,” he said. The spokesman said Mr Harris had also met independent TDs who are aligned together in what is called the regional group. “These meetings have been productive,” he added. Mr Harris and party colleagues are due to meet the Social Democrats on Wednesday. Fianna Fail deputy leader Jack Chambers and Fine Gael deputy leader Helen McEntee met on Tuesday evening for discussions on government formation, with the parties’ full negotiating teams set to meet on Wednesday. Fine Gael said the meeting between Ms McEntee and Mr Chambers was “positive” and focused on the “structure and format” of the substantive negotiations going forward. When the two parties entered coalition for the first time after the last general election in 2020, there was only a three-seat difference in their relative strength. That resulted in an equal partnership at the head of the coalition, with the Green Party as the junior partner. The two main parties swapped the role of taoiseach halfway through the term. With Fianna Fail’s lead over Fine Gael having grown to 10 seats following this election, focus has turned to the future of the rotating taoiseach arrangement and whether it will operate again in the next mandate and, if so, on what basis. There are similar questions around the distribution of ministries and other roles. While Mr Martin has so far refused to be drawn on the specifics, he has suggested that he expects Fianna Fail’s greater strength of numbers to be reflected in the new administration. However, Mr Harris has insisted that Fine Gael’s mandate cannot be taken for granted when it comes to government formation. Richard Boyd Barrett from People Before Profit-Solidarity, which won three seats, urged Labour not to “prop up” up a Fianna Fail/Fine Gael administration. “We think that’s a huge mistake,” he told reporters in Dublin. “They shouldn’t do it. They should learn the lessons of the past and actually work with other parties of the left to form a decent left opposition to Fianna Fail and Fine Gael and campaign on the issues that matter.” His party colleague Paul Murphy pointed to the experience of the Green Party, which lost all but one of its 12 seats in the election. “In reality, what is going to happen is a changing of the mudguard for Fianna Fail and Fine Gael,” he said. “And for those who are now auditioning to be a new mudguard for Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, there is a very, very sharp and stark lesson in what happened to the Green Party – obviously almost entirely wiped out. “We think it is a very major mistake for anyone who has the perception of being left, with the votes of people who are looking left, to seek to go into coalition with Fianna Fail and Fine Gael.”
President-elect Donald Trump used a photo of himself and first lady Jill Biden in Paris on social media on Sunday to sell his new line of fragrances. France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral officially reopened its doors in Paris on Saturday evening in a global event that brought in several world leaders, royals, and business tycoons, marking the revival of the 861-year-old landmark five years after a devastating fire . The visit marked Trump's fifth trip to France, following four visits during his first presidency, including D-Day anniversary ceremonies in 2019—the same year the Notre Dame caught fire. While President Joe Biden did not attend the reopening due to scheduling conflicts, the first lady represented the administration on his behalf as she was pictured sitting close to Trump and her daughter Ashley Biden during the ceremony. On Sunday, Trump took to his Truth Social account to share the picture of himself and Jill Biden at the Notre Dame ceremony to promote his line of fragrances by turning the picture into a meme, captioning it: "A Fragrance Your Enemies Can't Resist." "Here are my new Trump Perfumes & Colognes! I call them Fight, Fight, Fight, because they represent us WINNING. Great Christmas gifts for the family. Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!" the president-elect wrote. According to the website, there are four fragrance products with two cologne products for men and two perfume products for women and are being sold for nearly $200 each. However, both the "Victory Perfume" and "Victory Cologne" which feature specialized bottles are sold out as of Sunday evening. Newsweek has reached out to Trump via email for comment on Sunday evening. This is not the first time Trump has used photos of himself to sell various items as he notably used his mugshot photo when he was booked in Georgia on racketeering charges to launch a mugshot-inspired line on his campaign site that includes T-shirts, mugs and stickers. Trump and over a dozen of his allies were indicted in August 2023 for conspiring to overturn his loss in the 2020 presidential election to Biden in the state. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has since asked the Georgia Court of Appeals to dismiss the case against him now that he has won a second term. Trump has since continued this approach in his 2024 presidential campaign, selling a wide range of items. These included collectible digital trading cards featuring him as a superhero, $399 gold high-top sneakers, $100 "MAGADonalds" T-shirts, and even $60 "God Save America" Bibles , which reportedly netted him $300,000 overall. In September, "TRUMP Watches" were launched, with Trump asking his supporters to spend at least $499 to join "President Trump's Watch Community." However, the increase in merchandise has also brought criticism as Mary Trump, the president-elect's estranged niece, accused her uncle last month of "grifting" during the holiday season as she condemned his use of selling merchandise that is affiliated with himself. In a YouTube video posted on November 27 titled, "Griftsgiving: Trump's Holiday Scams Exposed - The Family Business," Mary Trump , a vocal critic of her uncle, discussed these products as she accused the president-elect of "grifting" during the holiday season. "Gather around the table because it is that time of the year again. Yes, the vegan turkey is roasting, the pumpkin pie is cooling, and of course I'm getting my massive bowl of mashed potatoes ready because Donald and his cronies are back at it with their favorite family tradition grifting," Mary Trump said. "Let's get into the side hustle that they are starting to call the 'parallel economy.' For those unfamiliar the parallel economy is a MAGA marketplace where conservatives pedal products to their followers promising freedom for a price." Speaking of the many Trump-branded products that are out there for sale, Mary Trump said "there is literally no bottom to the grift for this kind of junk." Her remarks come as many of these items including the Trump sneakers and Trump-branded watches were participating in Black Friday sales, according to their official websites. While it is unclear how much Trump makes from all the products and business ventures as some are collaborations with other brands, last year, it was reported that Trump made between $100,000 and $1 million for a series of digital trading cards, which he re-released this year for $99 apiece as a new "America First Collection."EO, AIA Sri Lanka, wins award
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The mood in the Eagles' locker room was a bit more bleak than it should have been for a team riding a nine-game winning streak and celebrating a franchise rushing record. Former 1,000-yard receiver DeVonta Smith — who caught a touchdown pass and not much else — was exasperated at the offensive no-show. A.J. Brown, who holds a slew of team receiving records, had as much to offer in his sour postgame interview as he did on the field when he was held to four catches. This was the sullen attitude of a team still in the hunt for a top seed in the NFC? Here's the good news for the Philadelphia: Saquon Barkley rushed for 124 yards to break the Eagles season record , and Jalen Hurts threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in Sunday's 22-16 win over the Carolina Panthers. Barkley's consistent brilliance aside, Hurts and the Eagles slogged through another rough offensive outing. “Everybody has a reason to want more,” Hurts said. The Eagles (11-2) maintained their position as the No. 2 team in the NFC, behind Detroit (12-1), after a mostly lethargic effort against the Panthers (3-10). Hurts’ passing numbers were a pedestrian 14 of 21 for 108 yards. Brown had four catches for 43 yards — and threw his helmet in anger after a three-and-out — and Smith had four catches for 37 yards. What do the Eagles need to improve on? “Passing,” Brown deadpanned. How tough was it for the receivers to find a rhythm? “Incredibly tough,” he said. Hurts didn't do enough to get Smith and Brown involved, one reason why the lowly Panthers stayed in striking distance until the final possession. He took four sacks. He held the ball too long as open receivers ran with their arms up trying to get their QB's attention. “I play my role in how we execute,” Hurts said. “But ultimately it's about what position we put ourselves in. It's not my choice.” That message will surely reverberate through coach Nick Sirianni and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore's offices this week. “I think that’s fair that the questions are about our pass game right now,” Sirianni said. The Eagles at least had Barkley to bail them out. Barkley added another milestone in his MVP push when he used a 9-yard run in the fourth quarter to surpass LeSean McCoy's Eagles record of 1,607 yards, set in 2013. Barkley now has 1,623 yards with four games left. “How cool is it that we have a team rushing record in Week 13?” Sirianni said. Hurts had flashes of form, like when he hit Grant Calcaterra with a 4-yard TD pass and Barkley ran in the 2-point conversion for a 22-16 lead early in the fourth. Bryce Young gamely moved the Panthers into Eagles territory on the final drive. He completed a 13-yard pass on fourth down that moved the ball to the 38, and a second-down pass to Xavier Legette gave the Eagles a brief scare when the receiver seemed to have the ball in the end zone. He didn't. Young eluded a pass rush on fourth down but his final attempt was incomplete. He finished 19 of 34 for 191 yards. Panthers coach Dave Canales said Legette “absolutely” had to make the catch. “That’s a big play we’re counting on. He’d be the first one to tell you he’s got to make that play,” Canales said. “Bryce steps up, makes a beautiful throw in the situation. We had the coverage we wanted, all that. Those are the plays that we’ve just got to find a way to make for us to get back on the winning column.” A 12 1/2-point underdog according to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Panthers played more like a team with playoff seeding at stake. Chuba Hubbard, who rushed for 92 yards and topped 1,000 on the season, made it 16-14 on a 1-yard run in the third quarter. Eddy Pineiro, who kicked a 38-yard field goal in the first quarter, missed the extra point. Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who was examined earlier for a concussion, changed the game late in the second quarter when he picked off Young’s deep pass at Philadelphia’s 41. Hurts scrambled 15 yards on the next drive and finished it with a 4-yard TD pass to Smith for a 14-10 lead. Gardner-Johnson’s pick bailed out an uneven effort by the Eagles. They failed to score on their opening drive for the 13th time this season, but the offensive bursts that usually follow never came. Hurts scored on tush push early in the second quarter, his 13th rushing score of the season, for a 7-3 lead. With nothing to lose, the Panthers went for it on fourth-and-3, and Young hit Tommy Tremble for a 3-yard TD and a 10-7 advantage. The Eagles did just enough. Their challenge now is getting the receivers' production up — and getting them happy — headed into the postseason. “Let the dissatisfaction fuel you for more,” Hurts said. “I think that’s always a fair place to be. And so we know there’s more out there for us, and we’re in pursuit of trying to find it.” Panthers kickoff and punt returner Raheem Blackshear suffered a chest injury. ... RB Jonathon Brooks left with a right knee injury — the same knee in which he tore the ACL last year with Texas. The Panthers had been very cautious bringing the second-round pick along. ... CB Jaycee Horn hurt his groin. Panthers: Host Dallas next Sunday. Eagles: Host cross-state rival Pittsburgh next Sunday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflGreen and Jamiel score long TDs and Lehigh rallies to defeat Richmond 20-16 in FCS playoff opener
Canada's Trudeau returns home after Trump meeting without assurances that tariffs are off the tableNAIROBI, Kenya, December 10 – The National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) will hold their elections on April 24, next year. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp According to a roadmap developed during its annual general meeting (AGM) at the Pride Inn Hotel on Tuesday, the polls will be preceded by a number of activities beginning February. They include recruitment and formation of an electoral board; development of an electoral code of conduct; nominations; verification of voters and candidates; and publishing the names of eligible candidates. Speaking during the AGM, NOCK president Paul Tergat called for an inclusive and collaborative process, founded on the Olympic value of excellence. Tergat will be expected to step down having served two terms at the helm of the committee. Among other issues, Tuesday’s AGM was an opportunity to take stock of the year that has been, including the Paris Olympics as well as the second edition of the National Beach Games in Kilifi in March. Delegates also discussed the expansion and strengthening of partnerships where the committee has been able to establish networks with 16 partners.
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Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info During the I'm A Celeb final on Sunday night, eagle-eyed fans spotted a spoiler in an early show preview. Hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly unwittingly gave the game away before the tense trial had concluded. As the finale heated up with the win hanging in the balance, some spectators realised that the introductory clip at the episode's start had inadvertently revealed the outcome. The blunder occurred during a nail-biting moment where Ant and Dec cautioned contestant Danny Jones about potentially disappointing fellow campmates Coleen Rooney and Reverend Richard Coles as he battled with knots. Despite the pressure and a dwindling clock, the task was completed within time, offering a full dinner and a choice drink for each participant. However, astute viewers glimpsed the celebrities with their selected beverages in the teaser, indicating they'd triumphed in the trial, bagging all the stars available. Fans took to social media to express their observations, with one remarking: "Well I assume they get these final stars since we saw all of them with their drinks in the preview clips at the beginning." Soap opera devotees were quick to point out a slip-up involving the beverages during a pivotal Emmerdale scene. One astute fan pointed out, "We all saw them with their drinks in the preview, so they probably should of done this first because it just gave it away they do it.", reports the Mirror . Another chimed in, "Well we saw them toast their drinks in the preview so I assume this trial goes well," while yet another viewer noted, "I wonder if they get their drinks, not like it showed it in the opening titles." The episode took an unexpected turn when Ant and Dec rocked up to deliver some shocking news that left the campmates reeling. Upon hearing the announcement, one contestant admitted they "didn't expect it" and emotions ran high with one star notably shaken by the revelation. The plot thickened as show hosts Ant and Dec stepped into the scene to divulge who would be the next to leave, with these moments kicking off Sunday's gripping finale. It was revealed that fan favourite from Strictly Come Dancing , Oti Mabuse, was out of the running, leaving viewers and campmates stunned as she had been a frontrunner to win. As Oti bid farewell to the camp, Ant and Dec unveiled the final trio of campmates: Coleen, Danny, and Reverend Richard, confirming them as this year’s finalists. The announcement left the three both shocked and elated, with emotions running high—Reverend Richard in disbelief and Coleen moved to tears in the Bush Telegraph. McFly's Danny admitted, "It feels amazing, I didn't expect this at all." On the other hand, Richard expressed his astonishment: "I can't believe I'm one of the final three! I never thought I would make it this far." Overwhelmed with emotion, Coleen stepped out to shed some tears, confessing she was "proud" to have reached the finale, as Sunday's show looms where the winner will be revealed.
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For the first time in 13 years, Texas and Texas A&M are set to renew their legendary rivalry. The longtime rivals have played 118 times in their history, beginning in 1894 and playing in almost every season while the two teams were in the Big 12. However, when the Aggies left for the SEC in 2012, it marked the temporary end of the rivalry. Now that Texas has joined Texas A&M in the SEC, the rivalry is back, as the two teams will play every year in their regular season finale. The first game since 2011 is set to be a good one, as both schools are fighting for a spot in the SEC championship game in a de facto playoff game. To ratchet up the hype, College GameDay will be live from College Station earlier in the day. STREAM: Watch Texas vs. Texas A&M live with Fubo (free trial) The 10-1 Longhorns are led by Quinn Ewers, who has 2,089 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in nine games this year. Texas also has a strong backfield tandem of Tre Wisner and Jaydon Blue, while Gunnar Helm, Isaiah Bond, and Matthew Golden lead the passing game. For the 8-3 Aggies, the running game is the strength of the offense, as running backs Le'Veon Moss and Amari Daniels have combined for over 1,400 rushing yards. Meanwhile, quarterback Marcel Reed took over as the starter midseason, and the duel threat provides a tough matchup for the Longhorns' defense. This game is crucial for College Football Playoff positioning, as the winner will meet Georgia in the SEC championship game. Texas would likely clinch a spot in the Playoff with a win regardless, but a loss would mean the Longhorns will sweat it out when the 12-team CFP field is announced. Meanwhile, Texas A&M can't make the playoff with a loss, so its lone path to the postseason is through winning the SEC. The Sporting News is tracking live scores, updates, and highlights from this renewed rivalry. NCAAF HQ: Live NCAAF scores | Updated NCAAF standings | Full NCAAF schedule Texas vs. Texas A&M score 1 2 3 4 F Texas Texas A&M Texas vs. Texas A&M live updates, results, highlights from 2024 rivalry game 5:40 p.m.: Earlier today on College GameDay, the panel was split, with Lee Corso and Nick Saban taking Texas while Pat McAfee and Dude Perfect picked A&M. Coach Corso put on Bevo right next to Ty from @DudePerfect 😂🤘 pic.twitter.com/1q8NOcsjDi Ty from @DudePerfect had the entire Aggie fanbase buzzing!!️ pic.twitter.com/vFrUvG6sx5 . @patmcafeeshow had all of College Station FIRED UP with this pick 🔥 pic.twitter.com/NR4aIpvimH Coach Saban showed love to Aggie fans then picked the Longhorns to win 🤘 pic.twitter.com/mDxeGMcJQ7 Texas vs. Texas A&M start time Day: November 30, 2024 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET The Longhorns and Aggies will kick off in primetime to end the regular season, as the atmosphere in College Station is sure to be electric. The last time these two teams played 13 years ago, the game was also a night game with Texas A&M playing the host. How to watch Texas vs. Texas A&M TV Channel: ABC Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo ABC will get the broadcast, with Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe getting the call. For those who don't have cable, the game will be streamed on ESPN+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users . Texas schedule 2024 With a win, Texas will clinch a spot in the SEC championship game and a chance to play Georgia in Atlanta next week. If the Longhorns lose, however, they still may make the College Football Playoff, but it wouldn't be guaranteed, as they won't get the automatic qualifier. Texas A&M schedule 2024 The Aggies would also clinch a spot in the SEC championship game against Georgia with a win. The Aggies have already clinched bowl eligibility, so a loss would mean their next game would be in a non-Playoff bowl game. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more >NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge wins his second AL MVP award after leading MLB with 58 home runs.The future of the NRL has never looked brighter with a stack of young talent headlining the list of players rubbing shoulders with the game’s biggest stars over the summer. Watch every ball of Australia v India LIVE & ad-break free during play in 4K on Kayo | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer > The Broncos have got their very own ‘Latrell’, the Tigers have a 17-year-old cross-code sensation, Many have a towering winger who caught Anthony Seibold’s eye while playing SG Ball and the Bulldogs have gone all-in on their premiership-winning Jersey Flegg side. The Dragons are investing in their youth too and why wouldn’t you when you’ve got a teenage prodigy who has won a SG Ball premiership, played Under 19s Origin and been picked in the Australian Schoolboys side... twice. There’s sons of guns in the mix too with Cooper Bai — son of former Storm flyer Marcus — contracted to the Titans and of course NRL journeyman looking to resurrect their career like former Warriors and Eels hooker Nathaniel Roache. foxsports.com.au breaks down every club’s train-and-trial list ahead of the 2025 season below. BRONCOS Gehamat Shibasaki (Wynnum Manly), Luke Gayle (Wynnum Manly), Latrell Siegwalt (Souths Logan), Callum Eggerling (Souths Logan), Ronald Philitoga (Souths Logan), Glen Vaihu (Souths Logan), Tristan Powell (Burleigh), Ewan Moore (Burleigh), Lachlan West (Burleigh), Matt Koellener (Burleigh) Analysis: Gehamat Shibasaki is the most recognisable name on the Broncos’ train-and-trial list given the 26-year-old has played 30 NRL games — including one for the Rabbitohs last season. But a name Broncos fans should familiarise themselves with is Latrell Siegwalt . The 23-year-old was a revelation for the Dolphins in their run to the Queensland Cup Grand Final. In what was just his first season in reserve grade, Siegwalt scored seven tries and set up 12 in 20 games while averaging over 100 running metres per game. He also proved his versatility by shifting between five-eighth, fullback and even coming off the bench too. After coaching Siegwalt at the Dolphins, new Broncos assistant Ben Te’o has brought him across to Red Hill to experience his first NRL pre-season. Tristan Powell has returned to Burleigh after two years in the Storm system and along with that move has picked up an opportunity with the Broncos. 23-year-old Powell was on a development deal with the Storm for the last two seasons and made his NRL debut this year. He also won the Queensland Cup premiership in 2023 with feeder side Brisbane Tigers. Meanwhile, Matt Koellener is a great story. The 27-year-old was playing local A-grade in 2022 when he approached Burleigh asking for an opportunity. He didn’t make his Queensland Cup debut until mid-2023 but went on to play in the Grand Final that year. He played every game of the season this year and now has been rewarded with an NRL train-and-trial opportunity. RAIDERS Izaac Tu’itupou-Thompson, Regan Carr, Caleb Garvie, Shaun Packer, Jaxon Lavender, Jensen Taumoepeau, Jayze Tuigamala Analysis: The Raiders have bolstered their outside back depth with powerhouse winger Izaac Tu’itupou-Thompson , who arrived to the nation’s capital after three years at the Rabbitohs. The 28-year-old brings with him 13 games of NRL experience and over 50 games in NSW Cup. Canberra fans should also be somewhat familiar with Regan Carr , who claimed the club’s Jersey Flegg Player of the Year honour after proving to be a revelation in the centres. Caleb Garvie is a young prop, who moved to Canberra from Newcastle ahead of last season and impressed in Jersey Flegg. Shaun Packer (a hooker) and Jaxon Lavender (second-rower) are from the Raiders’ Jersey Flegg side and have both had a taste of NSW Cup, while Jayze Tuigamala is a teenage prop, who joined the club from the Sharks last season. Sharks fans might also recognise the name Jensen Taumoepeau . The 24-year-old outside was previously a member Cronulla’s Top 30 squad before making the move to play for Northern Pride in Queensland Cup. BULLDOGS Jack Underhill, Luke Smith, Reuben Moyle, Cassius Tia, Danny Gabreal, AJ Jones Analysis: The Bulldogs have gone all-in on their next generation with all six train-and-trialists being plucked from the club’s premiership-winning Jersey Flegg squad. Jack Underhill is a prop, Luke Smith is a second-rower, Cassius Tia is a half and Danny Gabreal is an outside back. Meanwhile, Reuben Moyle was named the Bulldogs’ Jersey Flegg Player of the Year after his efforts at hooker and AJ Jones — who was the club’s SG Ball Player of the Year in 2023 — is a second-rower. DOLPHINS Josh Allen (Dolphins), Will Partridge (Dolphins), Ethan Quai-Ward (Dolphins), Ben Stevanovic (Norths Devils), Peter Hola (Norths Devils), Cooper Marshall (CQ Capras), Larson Dale-Doyle (CQ Capras), Tane Kiriona (CQ Capras) Analysis: The Dolphins are leaning on their pathways over the pre-season with eight train-and-trial players coming from their three feeder clubs. Josh Allen and Will Partridge are new recruits, who have joined the Dolphins’ Cup side following impressive seasons with Northern Pride. Allen is a 23-year-old prop who cuts an imposing figure at 195cm tall and weighing 112kg, while Partridge is a 27-year-old centre, who scored 16 tries in 16 games this year. Ethan Quai-Ward is a very handy pick-up with the 25-year-old joining the Dolphins from Broncos feeder club Souths Logan after being named Queensland Cup’s Centre of the Year. Ben Stevanovic and Peter Hola have made the move from Sydney and Canberra respectively to sign with Norths Devils and spend the pre-season with the Dolphins’ NRL squad. Stevanovic, a 23-year-old halfback, has spent the last two years with the North Sydney Bears and finished the 2023 season with the most try assists and linebreak assists in NSW Cup. Despite his consistent performances in NSW Cup, Hola wasn’t re-signed by the Raiders. He was linked to a Super League move but instead will try his luck in the Dolphins’ system. Outside back Cooper Marshall and second-rower Larson Dale-Doyle have spent the last four and three seasons respectively with the Capras, while Tane Kiriona — a former Queensland under 19s representative — has joined the club from the Raiders. SHARKS Kyle Pickering, Kristian Dixon, Blake Hosking, Brad Fearnley, Lachlan Crouch, Riley Pollard, Taj Ford, Sam McCulloch, Alex Challenor Analysis: 23-year-old second-rower Kyle Pickering , 23-year-old prop Brad Fearnley and versatile forward Blake Hosking have all been rewarded for a consistent 2024 season with feeder side Newtown Jets. And the rest of the Sharks’ train-and-trial list is made up of exciting young guns — five of which featured in the team that lost to the Bulldogs in this year’s Jersey Flegg Cup Grand Final. Taj Ford and Riley Pollard partnered each other in the halves, while Sam McCulloch — the Sharks’ Flegg Player of the Year — captained the side at lock. Kristian Dixon is a winger and Lachlan Crouch is an emerging prop. Sharks fans should also keep an eye on Alex Challenor , who is a local junior and was selected in this year’s Australian Schoolboys squad. The De La Salle Caringbah product is a prop and has been in the Sharks’ system since he was 14-years old. TITANS Cooper Bai, Brock Gray, Sean Mullany, Josh Patston (Ipswich), Luke Burton (Tweed Heads), Jayden Wright (Tweed Heads), Kieran Hayman (Tweed Heads), Ethan Clark-Wood (Tweed Heads) Analysis: Cooper Bai headlines the Titans’ list of train and trialists. The 18-year-old lock is the son of former Storm winger Marcus Bai. He is coming off an exciting season in which he represented Queensland in the Under 19s Origin and also played in the Mal Meninga Cup grand final. The Titans have also injected some older heads into their extended squad with 28-year-old Brock Gray — brother of former Rabbitoh and Shark, Aaron. Gray is a versatile forward who brings over 120 games of NSW Cup experience. Sean Mullany is a new face in the Titans system after spending the last four seasons with Mackay Cutters. The 25-year-old adds to the club’s hooking depth. Meanwhile, the rest have signed with the Titans’ Queensland Cup feeder clubs but get the chance to train with the NRL squad. Josh Patston is a 26-year-old second-rower, who has come across from Burleigh, Jayden Wright is an emerging lock that didn’t many opportunities in Queensland Cup this year but is expected to feature more in 2025. You won’t miss Luke Burton — the 25-year-old prop stands at 197cm tall — while Kieran Hayman and Ethan Clark-Wood have made the move from Sydney to the Gold Coast. Hayman was a key member of the North Sydney Bears squad and earned a reputation as their Mr. Fix It having played centre, five-eighth and fullback. He’s also a very handy goal-kicker and was NSW Cup’s top pointscorer for 2024. Clark-Wood is a winger/centre and joins from the Roosters. SEA EAGLES Zane Dunford, Navren Willett, Chris Patolo, Onitoni Large, Jacob Sykes, Tyler Melrose, Kylan Mafoa, Hugo Hart, Devante Mihinui, Max Hayley, Broden Konz Analysis: Chris Patolo is the most recognisable name on this list but a number of others are tipped to break into the NRL in the future. Patolo should have more than 23 NRL games under his belt but has had horror luck on the injury front. After the Bulldogs decided not to re-sign him, the Sea Eagles swooped with an opportunity. Jacob Sykes has spent the last four years with NSW Cup feeder side Blacktown Workers so is no stranger to the NRL squad. The 24-year-old is an old school-style front-rower who works hard and embraces the tough stuff. Manly fans might recognise the name Zane Dunford — he is the son of former Sea Eagles forward Matt Dunford. Zane captained the club’s SG Ball side in 2021, then joined the Raiders on a development deal, but then returned mid-last year. Navren Willett is sure to turn some heads at Narrabeen. The 19-year-old outside back, who stands at a whopping 201cm tall, caught the attention of coach Anthony Seibold while playing for the Magpies in SG Ball earlier this year. Seibold has spoken about his potential, saying “his ceiling is quite high” and “Navren is someone we feel can play first grade.” Seibold can also see similarities between Willett’s body shape and NRL stars Campbell Graham and Xavier Coates. Willett is expected to move into the Top 30 in 2026. Hugo Hart is a young, speedy forward with a rugby union background, while Tyler Melrose and Otoni Large are two teenage playmakers with big raps on them. Melrose, 17, was recruited from one of Queensland’s best rugby league schools, St Brendan’s after a partnership was formed last year. Melrose will complete eight weeks of pre-season, play for Manly’s SG Ball side and then likely graduate to Jersey Flegg by the end of the year. Large, who is also 17-years old, is a speedy five-eight and former captain of the Junior Wallabies. Large is juggling training with his schooling at Scots College and like Melrose, will play SG Ball next season. Kylan Mafoa (prop), Devante Mihinui (prop), Broden Konz (second-rower) and Max Hayley (centre/second-rower) have been rewarded for solid seasons in Manly’s Jersey Flegg side. STORM Mitch Jennings (Storm academy), Coby Williamson (Storm Academy), Josh Billing (Sunshine Coast Falcons), Cooper-Page Wilson (Sunshine Coast Falcons), Vaka Sikahele (Brisbane Tigers), Setu Tu (Brisbane Tigers), Nathaniel Roache (North Sydney Bears), Morgan Harper (North Sydney Bears), Ben Talty (North Sydney Bears) Analysis: All but two of the Storm’s train-and-trialists have been plucked from their three reserve grade feeder clubs. Coby Williamson and Mitch Jennings have been developed in the Storm Academy. 21-year-old Williamson came into this year as part of the Jersey Flegg squad but ended up nailing down a spot in Queensland Cup team Brisbane Tigers — and was crowned their ‘Best Back’ for 2024. 20-year-old Jennings (centre/second-rower) hails from Nambour and entered the Storm’s system via the Sunshine Coast Falcons. The Storm have catpialised off their new partnership with the North Sydney Bears with three experienced players joining the NRL squad over the summer. Nathaniel Roache is hoping to resurrect his NRL career after playing 26 games across stints with the Warriors and Eels. The 28-year-old hooker just needs some luck on the injury front. Morgan Harper can add some valuable depth to Melbourne’s outside backs stocks having played 64 NRL games with the Bulldogs, Sea Eagles and Eels. 25-year-old Ben Talty brings 76 games worth of NSW Cup experience with him and is a rock-solid utility forward. Outside back Setu Tu has made the move from the Warriors to Brisbane Tigers after previously spending time in the Dolphins system. The 25-year-old is a linebreaker, tackle-buster and a strong carrier of the ball. Vaka Sikahele , a hooker, is a new recruit from Tweed, while hardworking prop Cooper Page-Wilson has signed from Wynnum Manly. Josh Billing — the cousin of Broncos star Pat Carrigan — was recruited from the Raiders. MORE NRL NEWS ‘SURREAL’: Inside Cook’s unlikely Dragons comeback and the Red V signing coup ‘REACHED MY POTENTIAL’: May torches Roosters reasons for ‘jaw dropping’ release ‘COPPED SOME STICK’: Madge delays Reynolds’ Broncos captaincy call FREE AGENCY: Eels in five-way race for Knight; Flanno’s $1.5m Shark poaching PREMIERSHIP WINDOW: Broncos prodigies change game; when Tigers hope begins KNIGHTS Kyle McCarthy, Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana, Jack Hillier, Haami Loza, Bailey Carmichael, Liam Sutton, Brock Greacen Analysis: Knights fans will be familiar with Kyle McCarthy after the 20-year-old centre made his NRL debut in Round 24. Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana , also 20-years old, is an exciting second-rower, who played Jersey Flegg for the Knights in 2024. Jack Hillier (prop) is a local junior and has also been progressing through the grades, while Haami Loza is a skilful playmaker who started the year in SG Ball and finished it playing finals in Jersey Flegg. Bailey Carmichael is also a graduate of the Knights’ SG Ball side — he is a prop with impressive speed. Liam Sutton has spent the last couple of seasons in the Knights’ NSW Cup side. He’s an athletic five-eighth with a solid kicking game. Brock Greacen , a versatile forward, has also been plucked from the Cup side. COWBOYS Xavier Kerrisk, Mutua Brown, Mason Barber, Henry Teutau, Jeremiah Mata’utia, Matt Watts, Kai Simon, Morea Morea, Assiriah Lenoy Pre-season block via affiliate clubs: Adrian Treviliyan (Northern Pride), Jarrett Subloo (Northern Pride), Esom Ioka (Northern Pride), Campbell Duffy, Ricco Falaniko (Northern Pride), John Radel (Mackay Cutters), Temple Kalepo (Mackay Cutters) Analysis: The Cowboys have gone for both youth and experience for their train-and-trialists with some of the club’s most exciting prospects getting an opportunity to train with the NRL squad as well as several reserve grade regulars. Headlining the list is exciting fullback Mason Barber , who has recently moved from the Gold Coast. Barber is a product of renowned rugby league nursery Keebra Park State High School and went viral for an incredible run during the National Championships in which he busted eight tackles and ran 60 metres to score. Barber was named on the wing in this year’s Australian Schoolboys team. Xavier Kerrisk is a highly-regarded hooker and former Queensland Schoolboys representative. The 18-year-old started 2024 in Mal Meninga Cup but finished it cementing his spot in Mackay’s Queensland Cup side. There’s also big raps on Mutua Brown , who was an Australian Schoolboys fullback in 2023 and played off the bench for Queensland in the Under 19s Origin clash earlier this year. Jeremiah Mata’utia is another local product who also starred at schoolboy level. The 20-year-old prop is 198cm tall and has tasted Queensland Cup over the last couple of years. Henry Teuatu , a powerful prop, is a product of the Cowboys’ Young Guns program and was recognised at this year’s presentation night with the Cowboys Way award — given to players who embody the values and spirit of the club. Another notable name on the list is PNG international Morea Morea . The 23-year-old fullback was Queensland Cup’s Rookie of the Year in 2023 but struggled with form and injuries this year. He was selected in the Kumuls extended squad for the Pacific Championships and made his debut when he was activated as 18th man against Cook Islands — and scored in the final minute. EELS Ethyn Martin, Jordan Samrani, Ryley Smith, Apa Twidle, Dom Farrugia, Josh Lynn, Will Latu, Jezaiah Funa-Iuta, Brock Parker Analysis: Ethyn Martin emerged as a bit of a surprise packet in the Eels’ NSW Cup side but after scoring eight tries in eight games — and playing fullback, centre and wing — he was rewarded with a train-and-trial opportunity. The 21-year-old is a New Zealand product who switched to rugby union at 15-years old but changed back two years ago. 21-year-old prop Brock Parker has also been plucked from the Cup side. He spent some time last pre-season with the NRL squad and is reliable workhorse who rarely puts a foot wrong. Apa Twiddle (fullback) and Josh Lynn (five-eighth) were members of the Eels’ 2023 SG Ball premiership-winning team — the latter is a highly-touted product of renowned rugby league school Palm Beach Currumbin. Dominic Farrugia is a goalkicking winger and Jezaiah Funa-Iuta is a second-rower, who won Best and Fairest as well as Players’ Player for the club’s Harold Matthews team in 2023. Both played SG Ball and Jersey Flegg for the Eels this year. Jordan Samrani (winger) was picked up from the Bulldogs, while former Australian Schoolboy Ryley Smith (hooker) joined the Eels from the Panthers this year and played Flegg and Cup. PANTHERS Austin Dias, David Fale, Jaxen Edgar Analysis: Reserve grade veteran Austin Dias has been rewarded for his efforts in NSW Cup after making a mid-season switch to the Panthers from Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles. The 26-year-old prop, who stands at 198cm and weighs 107kg, has 92 NSW Cup games under his belt. David Fale is a great story. The Auckland product, who has previously spent time at the Raiders, entered the Panthers system a couple of years ago. He started with St Mary’s in Sydney Shield, moved up to Ron Massey Cup and then this year became the Panthers’ NSW Cup Mr. Fitx It in the outside backs. Meanwhile, Jaxen Edgar is another exciting local junior tipped for a bright future in the NRL. Was joint winner of the Panthers’ Harold Matthews Player of the Year honour last year with Casey McLean. The gun fullback played SG Ball a year young in 2024. RABBITOHS Salesi Ataata, Talanoa Penitani, Maddax Fui, Ryan Gray, Elijah Keung, Lennix Tovo, Ashton Ward, Luke Webley Analysis: 24-year-old hooker Ryan Gray has been rewarded for his outstanding NSW Cup season, while 23-year-old fullback Lennix Tovo has joined the NRL squad over the summer from Queensland Cup affiliate club Townsville Blackhawks. The rest of the Rabbitohs’ train-and-trial squad is made up of new recruits. Salesi Ataata (prop) and Talanoa Penitani (centre) featured in the Sharks’ team that made this year’s Jersey Flegg grand final, while Ashton Ward is a halfback who has come from the Dragons’ Flegg squad. 23-year-old Luke Webley (second-rower) is a Rockhampton product who has played reserve grade for the Mackay Cutters and most recently the Raiders. Elijah Keung (prop) is a Queensland Schoolboys representative who played for the Brisbane Tigers in the Mal Meninga Cup this year and Maddax Fui is a prop with big raps on him, who has inked a long-term deal with the Bunnies. Fui played Harold Matthews for the Western Suburbs Magpies earlier this year. DRAGONS Hayden Buchanan, Jacob Halangahu, Kyan Hjaltason, Jett Liu, Kade Reed, Ben Rumble, Jarrah Treweek, Leeroy Weatherall Analysis: Get familiar with local junior Hayden Buchanan because he has been tipped for a big future in the game. The 18-year-old centre captained the Steeler’s SG Ball side this year and also represented NSW in the under 19s Origin clash. Jacob Halangahu boasts a seriously impressive resume which includes an SG Ball premiership and Man of the Match honours, selection in the Australian Schoolboys squad in back-to-back years and representing NSW in the Under 19s Origin — all achieved at just 17-years old. The Penrith junior, who is now 18, is a second-rower. Kyan Hjaltason (hooker) and Jett Liu (prop) and Ben Rumble (fullback) have been promoted from the Dragons’ Jersey Flegg side with the latter already a fan favourite. Kade Reed is a talented halfback, who joined the Dragons’ system from Kirwan State High School a couple of years ago. He’s a good chance to wear the No.7 in Jersey Flegg next season. It’ll be hard to miss towering second-rower Jarrah Treweek , who played SG Ball this year, while Leeroy Weatherall (lock) is a local junior who has signed a long-term deal with the Dragons. His sister, Maddison, starred for the club’s NRLW team in 2023. ROOSTERS Taylor Losalu, Max McCathie, Lachlan Dooner, Rex Bassingthwaite, Cohen Dittman, Mikey Nassar, Zac Sarfati, Tyreece Tait, Benaiah Ioelu, Jake Elliott, Hugo Savala, Reece Foley Analysis: Majority of the Roosters’ train-and-trialists have been promoted from the NSW Cup side with fans getting well-acquainted with the likes of Taylor Losalu , Max McCathie , Tyreece Tait , Jake Elliott and Hugo Savala this year. Tait is arguably one of the most exciting prospects in the Roosters’ system. The 19-year-old winger boasts serious speed, represented Queensland in the Under 19s Origin clash this year and scored 14 tries in 10 NSW Cup appearances. Elliott started 2024 in SG Ball but his development was fast-tracked and like Tait, he was promoted to NSW Cup. The 19-year-old five-eighth scored five tries and set up 17 in 14 Cup games. He is a mature young man, calm under pressure and spent a lot of time learning from club legend Mitchell Pearce this year. Savala is a local junior, who is most comfortable in the halves but can also cover hooker, while McCathie also lives and breathes the Roosters. The second-rower is a natural leader and is a former school captain of Scots College. He’s Bondi born and bred and is very respected by his peers. Losalu (prop) was the Roosters’ NSW Cup Player of the Year. Reece Foley (five-eighth), Lachlan Dooner (fullback/outside back), Zac Sarfati (fullback) and Mikey Nassar (fullback/outside back) were a part of the Roosters 2024 SG Ball squad. Rex Bassingthwaite is a serious talent, who was the Roosters’ Harold Matthews Player of the Year and was a part of rugby union’s Under 18s Australian team this year. The Dubbo product has committed to rugby league though with reports he’s inked a four-year deal with the Chooks. WARRIORS Jett Cleary, Moala Graham-Taufa, Daeon Amituanai, Kahu Capper, Jaydee Auloa, Makaia Tafua, Rodney Vea, Augustino Filipo, Etuate Fukofuka, Jason Salalilo, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, Motu Pasikala, Brandon Norris Analysis: The brother of four-time premiership-winning halfback Nathan Cleary headlines this list with Jett Cleary about to embark on his own NRL journey via a train-and-trial opportunity with the Warriors. He’ll progress to a development deal in 2026. Also making the move is Daeon Amituanai , who has spent the last three years in the Panthers system as a winger. Moala Graham-Taufa (centre) was the Warriors’ top tryscorer in NSW Cup for 2024 and was awarded with the club’s NSW Cup Player of the Year and Players’ Player honours. 19-year-old Eddie Ieremia-Toeava proved his worth this year, shifting between prop, second row and centre in NSW Cup. 18-year-old Motu Pasikala (fullback/winger) is another exciting prospect who played SG Ball, Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup in 2024. WESTS TIGERS Tim Johannssen, Jaxson Rahme, Tristan Hope, Lachlan Broederlow, Eiden Ackland, Marc Tannous, Heamasi Makasini Analysis: Tim Johannssen (prop) has been on the rugby league rollercoaster the last year. He won the Jersey Flegg premiership with the Bulldogs in 2023 but wasn’t retained so decided to hang up the boots. However a phone call from Magpies feeder club Ryde-Eastwood saw the 22-year-old sign with the club and go from Sydney Shield to Ron Massey Cup to NSW Cup. Then, in Round 22, he made his NRL debut. 20-year-old second-rower Lachlan Broederlow has also come from the Tigers’ NSW Cup side and will move to a development deal in 2026. Vaka Aho , a 20-year-old prop, has earned a train-and-trial after impressing in Jersey Flegg this year and getting a taste of NSW Cup. Marc Tannous is a crafty halfback, who played SG Ball for Balmain this year. Meanwhile, 20-year-old prop Jaxson Rahme joins the Tigers from the Knights after previously being in the club’s pathways system. Eiden Ackland is a 26-year-old playmaker who has had stints in the Warriors and Sea Eagles systems and Tristan Hope arrives to the Wests Tigers from the Brisbane Tigers in the Queensland Cup. The 27-year-old hooker won the 2023 premiership and did a pre-season with the Storm ahead of the 2024 NRL season. Heamasi Makasini is in a unique situation. The 17-year-old centre is on a train-and-trial contract for now but will move to a development deal once he turns 18 in July. Makasini is in Year 11 at Newington College but there’s belief from some at the Tigers that he could make his NRL debut next year — while preparing for his HSC. Makasini has excelled in both rugby league and rugby union — he represented Australia at under 18s level in rugby union — but has committed to the Tigers on a three-year deal.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Remember what you searched for in 2024? Google does. Google released its annual “Year in Search” on Tuesday, rounding up the top trending queries entered into its namesake search engine in 2024. The results show terms that saw the highest spike in traffic compared to last year — ranging from key news events, notably , to the most popular songs, athletes and unforgettable pop-culture moments that people looked up worldwide. Sports — particularly soccer and cricket — dominated Google’s overall trending searches in 2024. topped those search trends globally, followed by the and . Meanwhile, the led news-specific searches worldwide. Queries about and this year’s followed. U.S. President-elect topped searches in Google’s people category this year — followed by , U.S. Vice President and Algerian boxer , who also led athlete-specific searches. Meanwhile, the late , and led search trends among notable individuals who died in 2024. In the world of entertainment, Disney and Pixar’s was the top trending movie of the year, while Netflix’s led TV show trends. And Kendrick Lamar’s dominated song trends. That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Queries for the , made famous by Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen over the summer games, led Google’s global recipe trends this year. The New York Times’ “Connections” puzzle topped game searches. And in the U.S., country-specific data shows, many people asked Google about like the word and “ .” You can find more country-specific lists, and trends , through Google’s . The California company said it collected 2024 search results from Jan. 1 through Nov. 23 of this year. Google isn’t the only one to publish an annual recap or top trends as 2024 draws to a close. , for example, as well as and words of the year, have offered additional reflections for 2024.
Fianna Fáil has edged ahead in the last opinion poll – but Friday’s election looks impossible to call. Micheál Martin’s party is unchanged at 21pc, while the trend of Fine Gael support falling has continued in the latest Business Post/Red C poll , which shows the party at 20pc, down 2pc. Fine Gael support is the lowest since Simon Harris took over as leader last March. Sinn Féin is up by 2pc and ranks at 20pc. When shown ballot papers with candidates on them, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael were tied were 21pc, while Sinn Féin dropped to 19pc. But with the margin of error in the poll set at 3pc, it is too close to predict who will win the popular vote. Fine Gael has now had a series of bad polls, with last weekend’s Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll showing the party drop by 4pc and the Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll showing it is down by 6pc. While tonight’s Business Post poll does not show as a dramatic drop, it shows a continued trend in a drop of public support for Fine Gael ahead of the general election on Friday. The Fine Gael campaign has been dogged by controversies, starting with Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary making controversial remarks about teachers, Mr Harris’s interaction with a disability worker in Cork, as well as poor performances in leaders’ debates. Fine Gael has also faced questions over its handling of Independent general election candidate Cllr Patsy O’Brien, who was expelled from the party after sending pornographic material to a party staffer. Some 14pc of respondents said they would give Independents their first-preference vote, while 6pc said they would give their No.1 to the Social Democrats. Labour, the Greens, Aontú and Independent Ireland all rank at 4pc. People Before Profit-Solidarity come in at 2pc. Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin during a press event (Brian Lawless/PA) Election 2024 campaign daily update: Wednesday 27th of November 2024 Some 21pc of respondents to the latest poll said they will give their second preferences to Fianna Fáil, while 17pc said Fine Gael and 13pc said Sinn Féin. Red C interviewed a random sample of adults aged over 18 between Wednesday November 20 and Tuesday November 26. The margin of error in the Business Post/Red C poll is 3pc. On the social media platform X, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said tonight’s poll confirms what her candidates “ are feeling on the ground”: “The momentum for change is with Sinn Féin,” she said. The results come as political parties have just one day left of campaigning before Friday’s election.
