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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Spurs star Van de Ven
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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Spurs star Van de Ven

Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is of interest to Real Madrid, while Barcelona's Eric García is a target for Paris Saint-Germain. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men's grades | Women's grades TOP STORIES - Wilcox: Man Utd not building 'Globetrotters' team - Wrexham CEO: Eriksen wanted no part of TV doc - Sources: Ten Hag interest in Wolves talks TRENDING RUMORS - Real Madrid hold a "genuine interest" in Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven, according to TEAMtalk. Spurs have no intention of losing the 24-year-old leave -- who hit the headlines this week for his stunning solo goal against FC Copenhagen -- but the door could be opened if they fail to qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League, with Paris Saint-Germain also closely monitoring the situation. Meanwhile, Footmercato reports that Bayern Munich center back Dayot Upamecano is Real Madrid's priority for the summer and already has a verbal agreement to join Los Blancos as a free agent. The report adds that the 27-year-old has a contract extension offer from Bayern and is being closely monitored by Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool's Ibrahima Konaté still wants to join Real Madrid, is also being monitored by PSG and has an offer to extend his contract at Anfield past the summer but is no longer Los Blancos' priority. - Paris Saint-Germain are focusing on Barcelona's Eric García as they look to sign a versatile defender, as reported by L'Equipe, with this coming amid injury concerns for Les Parisiens after Achraf Hakimi became the latest player to be forced out of action. García's contract expires in the summer, but if a deal progresses smoothly the Ligue 1 club could look to negotiate a fee for a January transfer rather than waiting for the 24-year-old to become a free agent in the summer. - Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea would all be interested in signing Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz if the opportunity arises, according to TEAMtalk, although they add that the Bianconeri expect him to stay. There could be a chance that the 20-year-old moves as his current wage equates to around £25,000 per week and he is looking for a pay rise that could quadruple that figure. Even so, Yildiz is keen to stay and negotiations will continue when Juventus have appointed a new sporting director. - Liverpool and Bayern Munich are the frontrunners to sign Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi as a free agent next summer, according to Diario AS. England international Guéhi wants to move to Anfield after his £35 million summer transfer fell through, but Bayern are determined to at least try to sign him. Real Madrid have also been linked with the England international, but AS reports that the 25-year-old's wage and signing bonus demands are too high. - Napoli are assessing various options to strengthen their midfield in January, reports Calciomercato, which suggests that they could reignite an interest in Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo and Juventus' Fabio Miretti after looking at both in the summer. Outside of that, they have have been linked with Roma's Lorenzo Pellegrini with his contract expiring at the end of the season, while they could also move for Internazionale's Davide Frattesi and Atalanta's Éderson having held a long-term interest in both of them. EXPERT TAKE OTHER RUMORS - Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea are keeping an eye on Cologne winger Said El Mala. (Football Insider) - Bayern Munich will face stiff competition from the Premier League for Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read. (TEAMtalk) - Manchester City are open to January offers for Nathan Aké worth around £25m amid interest from Crystal Palace, Everton and Fulham. (TEAMtalk) - Everton will look to re-sign Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison rather than moving for Al Ahli's Ivan Toney. (Football Insider) - AC Milan are monitoring Strasbourg's Joaquin Panichelli and continue to look at Roma's Artem Dovbyk as they consider signing a striker. (Corriere dello Sport) - AC Milan have joined Internazionale and other top European clubs in showing an interest in Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu. The Rossoneri also see Cagliari's Elia Caprile and Toulouse's Guillaume Restes as candidates but Parma's Zion Suzuki is losing ground. (Calciomercato) - Juventus and the City Football Group have contacted Houston Dynamo about United States youth midfielder Brooklyn Raines. The 20-year-old could also make a move within MLS. (The Athletic) - Bayer Leverkusen will trigger the €5m-€6m re-sign clause to bring Kerim Alajbegovic back from RB Salzburg. (Sport Bild) - VfB Stuttgart are interested in West Ham United striker Niclas Füllkrug if loan terms can be agreed. (TEAMtalk) - RB Leipzig are willing to let Timo Werner, Lukas Klostermann, Amadou Haidara and Kevin Kampl leave in January without any major negotiations around the fee, as they have a combined salary of around €30m-per-year. (Philipp Hinze) - A club from LaLiga is preparing a €10m offer for 21-year-old Boca Juniors centre-back Lautaro Di Lollo. (Ekrem Konur) - Juventus are planning to extend 18-year-old midfielder Nicolo Milia's contract until 2029. (Nicolò Schira)

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Trump To Skip G20 Summit, Says South Africa ‘Shouldn’t Be In The Gs Anymore’
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Trump To Skip G20 Summit, Says South Africa ‘Shouldn’t Be In The Gs Anymore’

New York: US President Donald Trump has said he will not attend the G20 Summit to be held in South Africa later this month, questioning the country's membership in the grouping of major economies. South Africa, which assumed the year-long G20 Presidency on December 1, 2024, will host the Summit in Johannesburg from November 22 to 23, the first time the meeting of G20 leaders will be held on African soil. “I am not going. We have a G20 meeting in South Africa. South Africa shouldn't even be in the Gs anymore because what's happened there is bad. I'm not going. I told them I'm not going. I'm not going to represent our country there. It shouldn't be there,” Trump said while addressing the America Business Forum Miami in Florida on Wednesday. The US will take over the G20 Presidency from South Africa on December 1, 2025, and will chair the grouping until November 30, 2026. Trump has previously said he plans to host the 2026 G20 Summit at his golf club near Miami. India held the G20 Presidency from December 2022 to November 2023 and hosted the 18th G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023, which was attended by then US President Joe Biden. The G20 comprises 19 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkiye, the UK, and the US as well as the European Union and the African Union. It was under India's G20 Presidency that the African Union was inducted as a permanent member of the grouping. In his remarks, Trump also criticised “communist” New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, and said Miami has long been a haven for people fleeing communist tyranny in South Africa. (This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)

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‘Upholding Highest Moral Standards’: Assam Chief Information Commissioner Quits After Brother Arrested In Zubeen Garg Death Case
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‘Upholding Highest Moral Standards’: Assam Chief Information Commissioner Quits After Brother Arrested In Zubeen Garg Death Case

Chief Information Commissioner of Assam Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta sent his resignation to Raj Bhawan on Thursday. Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta, also a former DGP of Assam, is the elder brother of Shyamkanu Mahanta, the organiser of Northeast Festival in Singapore, now an undertrial accused in the Zubeen Garg murder probe.Mahanta has cited that he has stepped down as an RTI has been received by his office seeking information on financial assistance by various departments of the State government to individuals and organisations, including his brother Shyamkanu Mahanta.Speaking to Republic Media Network, Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta said, “I was ready to step down from day one. Many people suggested that not to, but I was determined that if any RTI application is filed seeking information involving my brother Shyamkanu Mahanta, I would step down immediately. Only yesterday we received one such application and while appreciating my integrity, the individual appealed me to maintain such levels of professionalism.”He further added that he has resigned to uphold the highest moral standards and democratic values.In the letter sent to the principal secretary to the Governor of Assam, a copy of which has been accessed by Republic Media Network, Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta has mentioned the same. Shyamkanu Mahanta, on the other hand, is now in judicial custody as he is being investigated for his alleged involvement in the suspicious death of music icon and the King of Humming Zubeen Garg. Zubeen Garg passed away under mysterious circumstances in Singapore on September 19, while swimming in the sea, while he was there to attend the Northeast Festival organised under the aegis of the Indian High Commission in Singapore by Shyamkanu Mahanta. The singers death has raised a massive uproar in Assam, with many alleging that the death happened because of negligence on part of the organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and Zubeen Garg’s manager Siddharth Sharma.

Anirudha Bhakat
Ladakh’s Push for Administrative Reach Gains Momentum as New Districts Await Staffing and Budget Clearance
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Ladakh’s Push for Administrative Reach Gains Momentum as New Districts Await Staffing and Budget Clearance

New Delhi, Nov 6: More than a year after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) approved the creation of five new districts in Ladakh, the Union Territory administration is still awaiting final clearances to formally constitute them. The delay has triggered public frustration and led to the postponement of the Leh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections.Also Read: Violence Erupts At Start Of Bangladesh Election CampaignThe proposed districts, including Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass, were announced on August 26, 2024. Once notified, they will increase Ladakh’s district count from two (Leh and Kargil) to seven, marking a significant administrative expansion aimed at improving governance and service delivery in remote regions.Despite the MHA’s approval, the process has stalled due to pending administrative procedures and financial approvals.Officials say the delay stems from the need to create sanctioned posts for each district. The UT administration has now written to the Union Finance Ministry, seeking approval for a large number of positions, including deputy commissioners (DCs), senior superintendents of police (SSPs), revenue officers, and other essential staff.“The Finance Ministry’s clearance is crucial, as these appointments will significantly impact the UT’s salary budget,” a senior official said. “Once approved, the process will move forward swiftly,”. The five new districts will be carved out of the existing Leh and Kargil districts. Sham, Nubr,a and Changthang will be separated from Leh, while Zanskar and Drass will be carved out of Kargil.A committee formed to recommend boundaries, headquarters, infrastructure, and staffing has submitted its report, which is now under review by another panel. Each district will require a full administrative setup, including DC and SSP offices, revenue departments, and support staff. While top-level appointments will be made through the MHA from the AGMUT cadre, recruitment for clerical and technical roles will be handled locally. Infrastructure development, including government buildings, residences, and office spaces, is expected to take time.Pertinently, LAHDC elections, originally scheduled for October 2025, were postponed, with the administration citing the district reorganization as a key reason. As of now, Leh district has no elected representatives, with Ladakh’s lone MP Mohammad Haneefa serving as its only public representative. Civil society groups such as the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have resumed talks with the Centre, demanding constitutional safeguards, Sixth Schedule protections, and clarity on future governance models.With the expansion to seven districts, questions have emerged about the future of Hill Development Councils. Currently, Leh and Kargil each have a council comprising 30 members—26 elected and 4 nominated. Sources suggest that creating separate councils for each district may not be feasible due to Ladakh’s small population, which stood at just 1.84 lakh voters during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.“There is a need to explore alternative governance models that reflect the demographic realities of the region,” an official said. The administration has yet to announce the headquarters for the new districts, stating that a formal declaration will follow once staffing and financial approvals are finalized.“The move to create new districts comes amid rising demands for political rights and statehood in Ladakh. While the restructuring is expected to ease administrative burdens and improve delivery of development schemes in far-flung areas,” political observers said while adding that it may also serve to address growing public discontent.

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Exclusive: First-of-Its-Kind Safety App Launched by J&K Police 'Baramulla Safety Application for Minorities and Protected Persons'
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Exclusive: First-of-Its-Kind Safety App Launched by J&K Police 'Baramulla Safety Application for Minorities and Protected Persons'

Baramulla: In a first for Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K Police have introduced a technologically advanced mobile application. Baramulla Safety Application for Minorities and Protected Persons aimed at strengthening security for minority communities and other vulnerable groups through real-time digital monitoring and rapid response. Officials said that over 6,000 people have already registered on the app, which features an integrated SOS emergency button for instant alerts. The system operates on a connected command network, monitored simultaneously by concerned SHOs, DOs, and the Police Control Room Baramulla, ensuring swift coordination and immediate response in critical situations.The app is designed with a high-response emergency mechanism in case of any emergency, the categorised person can simply press the SOS button, and within 5 seconds, a notification will reach the police. Within minutes, the user’s live location is automatically shared, and a call is immediately placed by the concerned police official to ensure assistance without delay.SSP Baramulla Gurinder Pal Singh (IPS) told Republic TV that the app currently covers 15 categories, including minority communities, protected persons, terror victims, and journalists, who can also be added under the protected list of any. He added that police personnel and their families can register to receive digital protection and emergency support through the platform.Appreciating the initiative, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Minga Sherpa said, “This app is a significant step toward ensuring the safety of all vulnerable sections, particularly minorities and terror-affected families. It reflects the administration’s commitment to building a secure and inclusive environment across the district.”Officials added that the app will play a crucial role in assisting terror victim families and will soon be expanded to include more categories in its next technological phase.

Arawat Mehraj
What time is Frankenstein out on Netflix? Release time and cast for Guillermo del Toro movie
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What time is Frankenstein out on Netflix? Release time and cast for Guillermo del Toro movie

Frankenstein is coming to Netflix this week. Guillermo del Toro’s take on the classic is almost here.But when exactly can you watch the movie? The highly-anticipated Frankenstein movie is set to arrive on Netflix in just a matter of hours. A new take on Mary Shelley’s classic novel stars Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi. Oscar-winner Guillermo del Toro is helming this latest version of the gothic novel. After a brief stint in cinemas, the movie is set to arrive on streaming at the end of the week. Sign up for our daily national newsletter - in your inbox Mon-Fri But when exactly can you tune in and what to expect? Here’s all you need to know: When does Frankenstein come out on Netflix? Having had a release in cinemas in October, just in time for Halloween, the gothic movie is set to land on Netflix this week. It will be available to stream at home on Friday (November 7). The movie had its worldwide debut at the Venice festival in August, before getting a limited run on the big screen last month. What time is Frankenstein out on Netflix? Guillermo del Toro’s take on the classic 19th century literary novel will arrive on Netflix on Friday (November 7), just in time for the weekend. The perfect opportunity for a binge watch on a dark autumn night. It will be available from 8am British time, based on the streamer’s usual release schedule. For viewers in America it will be out at 3am ET/ 12am PT - meanwhile in Europe it lands at 9am CEST. What to expect from Netflix’s Frankenstein? A brief preview on the streaming service reads: “Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro reimagines Mary Shelley's classic tale of a brilliant scientist and the creature his monstrous ambition brings to life.” Who is in the cast of Frankenstein? Oscar Isaac as Baron Victor FrankensteinChristian Convery as young VictorJacob Elordi as The CreatureMia Goth as Lady Elizabeth Harlander/ Baroness Claire FrankensteinFelix Kammerer as William FrankensteinLars Mikkelsen as Captain AndersonChristoph Waltz as Henrich HarlanderDavid Bradley as Blind ManCharles Dance as Baron Leopold FrankensteinLauren Collins as Alma, the Hunter's WifeSofia Galasso as Anna-MariaRalph Ineson as Professor KrempeBurn Gorman as Executioner Viewers will recognise Oscar Isaac from such movies as the new Star Wars sequel trilogy - Force Awakens, Last Jedi, and Rise of Skywalker. He was also in movies like Inside Llewyn Davis, The Card Counter, and Dune Part One. What are the review scores for Frankenstein? The movie has a certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and is sitting at a score of 86%. Meanwhile, it has a 95% fresh rating from users on the platform. Audiences said: “With his legendary visual touch, Guillermo Del Toro resurrects Frankenstein as a modern Prometheus that’s gloriously gothic and heart-breaking.” The critical consensus on RT reads: “Finding the humanity in one of cinema's most iconic monsters, Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein is a lavish epic that gets its most invigorating volts from Jacob Elordi's standout performance.” A new Robin Hood show is releasing weekly on streaming - but you will need another subscription to watch it. Sean Bean leads the cast of the programme.

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A new industry of AI companions is emerging
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A new industry of AI companions is emerging

MEN ARE nothing more than “single-celled organisms”, says Ms Jiao, “so ordinary yet self-assured”. The 22-year-old from Guangzhou has never been in a real-life romantic relationship and has no desire to marry. Last year, though, she began talking to ChatGPT, OpenAI’s chatbot. Through prompts, she shaped it into her ideal man, specifying an age, occupation (“an executive selling watches”) and persona. It said loving her “was his destiny” and would remember personal things about Ms Jiao (who asked us to withhold her first name), such as her hatred of coriander. Unlike real-life partners, who could be a headache, the chatbot would always respond “from your perspective”.

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Carney government's new immigration plan: Who wins, and who is losing out
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Carney government's new immigration plan: Who wins, and who is losing out

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s latest immigration levels plan is meant to strike a balance between attracting the best talent to meet Canada’s changing economic needs and fulfilling its humanitarian commitment to refugees and family reunifications. But with the size of the pie shrinking and processing resources at capacity, officials must scramble to add spaces to some programs at the expense of others, especially given the government’s priority to boost the share of skilled immigration amid great economic uncertainty. On Wednesday, a day after the budget revealed some highlights of the levels plan, the Immigration Department released the breakdown of the 2026-2028 targets for individual permanent and temporary residence programs. The appendix sheds light on the winners and losers in the numbers game. Canada plans to welcome 380,000 new permanent residents in each of the next three years, raising the ratio of newcomers in the economic class from 59 per cent in 2025 to more than 64 per cent. While the share of spouses and parents/grandparents will decline from 24 per cent today to 21 per cent, the share of protected persons granted asylum and resettled refugees is expected to fall from 14.8 per cent to 13 per cent. Permanent resident spots for humanitarian programs including those for Ukrainians and Hong Kongers will also gradually drop from 2.5 per cent to 1.3 per cent. On the temporary side, the number of foreign workers arriving will be slashed from 367,750 to 230,000 in 2026, and 220,000 in 2027 and 2028. New international student arrivals will also be cut significantly from 305,900 this year to 150,000 a year for the next three years. Here are the big winners in the new levels plan: Provincial immigration programs Although the overall permanent resident spots for the economic class have only gone up slightly from 232,150 this year to 244,700 in 2028, the provinces and territories will see their share of that pie growing from 55,000 to 92,500 via the provincial nomination programs (PNP). The program allows provincial governments to screen and select prospective permanent residents who best meet their regional economic and labour market needs. “We don’t know how the provinces are going to allocate those PNPs, nor do we know the categories and occupations of the draws,” said Ottawa-based immigration lawyer Cedric Marin, who speaks on behalf of the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association. “But clearly, it’s a win.” French-speaking immigration applicants outside Quebec The new plan will continue to boost the levels of French-speaking permanent residents settling outside of Quebec from 29,325 in 2025 to 35,175 in 2028. The increase may seem small but will ultimately bring up the percentage of newcomers proficient in French from 8.5 per cent to 10.5 per cent of the annual permanent resident intakes. This move is not without controversy as French-speaking immigrants face challenges in accessing services and finding jobs settling in English-dominant provinces and territories. Under the skilled immigration selection system, proficiency in French itself has given francophone candidates an advantage over other skilled candidates. “What we see is that French speakers outside Quebec are able to immigrate and have a much higher chance of success than those in health care, in STEM, those in other occupations,” said Marin, a francophone from Ottawa. Protected persons who’ve been granted asylum The Immigration Department plans to launch a one-time initiative to grant permanent residence over two years to 115,000 people who have been given asylum but are caught in processing backlogs in Canada. Officials said this number is in addition to the permanent resident targets in 2026 and 2027. “The government was right to provide a response to the thousands of people to whom Canada has offered protection but no permanent status,” said Diana Gallego, president of the Canadian Council for Refugees. “It is not only life-changing for them, but also good for Canadian society as a whole.” But there are people who lose out in the plan: Temporary residents already in Canada The Immigration Department plans to implement a one-time measure to “accelerate” the transition of 33,000 work permit holders to permanent residency in 2026 and 2027. However, as of the end of the third quarter of 2025, slightly more than three million non-permanent residents were in Canada. Many of these temporary residents have worked, studied and invested in their lives here; they have been crushed by the reduced permanent resident levels and could run out of legal status any time. “The concern I’m expressing has to do with the large number of people already here and the fact that we haven’t actually made a plan for them,” said Queen’s University immigration law professor Sharry Aiken. Refugees abroad awaiting resettlement to Canada The federal government and community groups sponsor refugees abroad under Canada’s resettlement program. The new immigration plan will see the annual quotas for privately sponsored refugees drop by 30 per cent from 23,000 this year to 16,000 in 2026, while government-assisted refugees are reduced from 15,250 to 13,250. The Canadian Council for Refugees said more than 90,000 refugees are currently in the private sponsorship backlog alone, and the lower quotas mean a wait time of nearly six years. Permanent residence applicants on humanitarian grounds Ottawa has offered temporary refuge to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, Afghans escaping the Taliban, Hong Kongers seeking freedom from Beijing and Sudanese affected by their two-year-old civil war. Many are only eligible to stay permanent on humanitarian grounds. The new plan slashes the number of spots from 10,000 to 6,900 in 2026, and 5,000 for 2027 and 2028. “As you can imagine, in this context, they are losers,” said Marin.

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You won’t believe why Jacory Croskey-Merritt was limited in practice
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You won’t believe why Jacory Croskey-Merritt was limited in practice

The Washington Commanders dropped their fourth straight game, falling to 3-6 with Week 9’s blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football. Making matters worse, Washington’s embarrassing, nationally televised 38-14 defeat was compounded by significant injuries. Marshon Lattimore is done for the season with a torn ACL. And, of course, star quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow that will sideline him indefinitely. Considering the extent of the Commanders’ injury woes, Jacory Croskey-Merritt’s practice status is comparatively inconsequential. But the reason Croskey-Merritt was limited is unusual. “JCM apparently had some dental work done recently. That is not a joke. The Commanders put him in a non-contact jersey for Wednesday’s practice,” per Commanders’ reporter Ben Standig via RotoWorld. Fortunately, the rookie running back should suit up for Washington’s Week 10 clash with the Detroit Lions. Bill is not expected to miss Sunday’s game. Croskey-Merritt sees production dip during Commanders’ losing streak Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images While Croskey-Merritt is expected to play against Detroit, his role for the matchup is less clear. The seventh-round draft pick emerged as the Commanders’ top RB after the team traded Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers. However, JCM is not involved in Washington’s passing attack (eight receptions in nine games). And with the banged up Commanders’ defense squaring off against a high-octane Lions’ offense, Washington might have to abandon the run early. Croskey-Merritt’s usage and production have varied a great deal game-to-game this season. But he’s undoubtedly experienced a dip during the Commanders’ four-game losing streak. Over the first five games of the season, Bill scored all four of his touchdowns. While he’s actually received more carries over the last four games than his first five contests, he’s run for fewer yards. Croskey-Merritt had 283 rushing yards on 43 carries Weeks 1- 5, compared to 157 yards on 51 carries Weeks 6-9. Marcus Mariota will get his fourth start of the season in Week 10 in place of an injured Daniels. The Commanders have gone 1-2 with Mariota under center this season.

Mike Gianakos
From flu outbreak to 'Ostrichfest' to high court, how B.C. ostrich cull saga unfolded
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From flu outbreak to 'Ostrichfest' to high court, how B.C. ostrich cull saga unfolded

EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C., has spent more than 10 months opposing a cull order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that would result in the deaths of hundreds of its birds. The Supreme Court of Canada is set to announce on Thursday morning whether it will hear a final appeal against the cull. If it refuses to grant leave to appeal, a stay order will be lifted and the agency will be free to commence the cull. Here are some of the key dates in the lengthy battle, including accounts based on court rulings: Early December 2024: An outbreak of what the farmers later describe as “flu-like” symptoms occurs among the ostriches, killing 25 to 30 in a three-week period. Dec. 28: The CFIA intervenes after receiving an anonymous report of the deaths at the farm, which had previously gone unreported. It verbally imposes a quarantine order. Dec. 31: Samples from two carcasses test positive for H5 avian influenza, later confirmed to be H5N1. Within minutes, the CFIA issues a cull order, setting Feb. 1 as the deadline for disposal of all affected birds. Jan. 4-9, 2025: The farm applies for an exemption to the cull, saying the ostriches have “rare and valuable genetics” worthy of preservation. Jan. 10: The CFIA denies the exemption. Jan. 15: The farm says the last ostrich death occurs, bringing the toll to 69 birds. Jan. 31: The Federal Court stays the cull order while it considers an application by the farm for judicial review. May 13: The farm loses its application for a judicial review, with the judge ruling the CFIA’s decisions were “reasonable” and “procedurally fair.” May 16-18: Hundreds of supporters converge on the farm for “Ostrich Fest,” a music concert and protest against the cull order. May 23: U.S. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. writes to CFIA president Paul MacKinnon asking him to consider not culling the ostriches, suggesting the birds could be valuable to study. May 27: Farm spokeswoman Katie Pasitney says American health official and former television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz has offered to save the birds by relocating them to his ranch in Florida. The farm turns down the offer. June 20: The Federal Court of Appeal grants a second stay of the cull order, pending an appeal. July 11-13: The farm hosts another concert, featuring performers that include “Freedom Convoy” organizer Tamara Lich. July 15: Kennedy writes to Canada’s Minister of Agriculture Heath MacDonald, asking that the cull be delayed so that the ostriches can be researched. Aug. 21: The Federal Court of Appeal unanimously dismisses the farm’s appeal. Sept. 6: The farm is granted a new stay by the Federal Court of Appeal, delaying the execution of the birds again. Sept. 12: Federal Court of Appeal judge says the cull must be allowed to proceed, denying a request from the farm for another stay while it applies to be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada. Judge Gerald Heckman says the farm has not established that its final proposed appeal “raises a serious or arguable issue.” Sept. 22: The CFIA and RCMP descend on the farm to prepare for the cull. Sept. 23: Pasitney and her mother, Karen Espersen, who co-owns the farm, are arrested by RCMP after refusing to leave the ostriches’ pen. They are later released. Sept. 24: The Supreme Court of Canada issues another interim stay on the cull while it considers whether to hear a final appeal from the farm. A fire at the farm chars hay bales that have been placed by the CFIA around the ostriches’ enclosure. Sept. 25: RCMP say they are investigating “escalating threats of violence” against businesses that may or may not be helping the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Oct. 4: The CFIA says one of the ostriches has died while under its care. Oct. 31: The Supreme Court of Canada announces it will rule on Nov. 6 whether it will hear the farmers’ final appeal. The CFIA issues a statement rebutting online suggestions it has secretly started killing the birds, while Pasitney urges supporters to gather on the farm ahead of the court decision. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 6, 2025.

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Majority of Americans think Canada is negotiating in good faith: Poll
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Majority of Americans think Canada is negotiating in good faith: Poll

WASHINGTON - Most Americans — including Republicans — continue to view Canada positively in economic and trade matters even as U.S. President Donald Trump directs anger at their northern neighbour. That finding comes from new polling by Leger, Maintenant Media and Canada 338 that also says Americans trust that Canada is negotiating in good faith as the countries face an uncertain trade relationship. “In the American general public, there’s still some general goodwill towards Canada,” said Andrew Enns, Leger’s executive vice-president for Central Canada. The survey polled 1,010 adults in the United States between Oct. 24 and Oct. 26 and can’t be assigned a margin of error because it was conducted online. Trump’s tariffs have deeply rattled the longstanding relationship between Canada and the United States. Trump has repeatedly subjected Canada to complaints and threats of annexation. He has claimed Canadian officials are hard to deal with and made misleading statements about trade with Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney seemed to steady relations during two White House visits where he received praise from the president, but it did not last long. Trump again suspended negotiations last month after Ontario sponsored a TV ad quoting former president Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs. Enns said the survey didn’t get into specifics around the Ontario ad but asked generally how Americans are feeling about trade negotiations and how they see Canada as a partner. Democrats overwhelmingly had positive views of Canada. Most Republicans and Independents saw Canada as a good trading partner, but not to the same degree. The poll indicates that 75 per cent of Americans said they either trusted completely or somewhat trusted Canada’s intentions to negotiate in good faith. That number was 90 per cent for respondents who identified as Democrat and 67 per cent for Republicans. Respondents were asked a similar question about Trump’s administration and a lower number — 52 per cent — said they had trust it would negotiate in good faith. It was significantly higher among Republicans – 85 per cent – compared with Democrats – 32 per cent. “I am from California and we would like to be one of the provinces of Canada,” said Roger Anderson, 63, who was taking part in an anti-Trump protest near the White House Wednesday. Anderson said “we’re the ones that tore up the treaty that this president signed with (Canada) back in his first term.” The Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, known as CUSMA, was negotiated during the first Trump administration to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Trump at the time described it as the best deal ever. CUSMA is up for mandatory review next year and some experts and trade lawyers say Trump’s tariffs undermine the continental trade pact. Trump boosted economywide duties on Canada to 35 per cent in August but those do not hit goods compliant with CUSMA. Canada is also being hammered by separate tariffs on steel, aluminum, automobiles, copper and lumber. Kristen Hay, who was also at the anti-Trump rally near the White House, said it would be a shame if the relationship with Canada was ruined. “They haven’t had good-faith negotiations with Canada and I think this administration has ruined the reputation of America,” said the 42-year-old from Indiana. The poll suggested 22 per cent of Americans, when thinking about the economic and trade relationship, saw Canada as a close ally. Thirty-six per cent saw Canada as a friendly partner and 30 per cent saw the country as a neutral neighbour. Nine per cent thought Canada was an unfriendly neighbour working against American interests and four per cent said it was an adversary. Enns said the opinion of Canada has taken a little bit of a dip from previous surveys, but it remains high. The polling also found Carney had fairly low name recognition among Americans; 63 per cent said they didn’t know the prime minister well enough to weigh in. Scott and Cortney Bloxham were visiting Washington from Oklahoma on Wednesday. “We’re from the south. I don’t think we have animosity towards anybody, except maybe Texas and their football team,” Cortney Bloxham said with a laugh. “It’s a good place to go deer hunting,” Scott Bloxham added when asked about his opinion on Canada. The polling industry’s professional body, the Canadian Research Insights Council, says online surveys cannot be assigned a margin of error because they do not randomly sample the population. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 6, 2025.

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Prince Harry is set to meet with some of Canada’s oldest veterans today as part of his two-day visit to Toronto for events related to Remembrance Day. The Duke of Sussex, who served in Afghanistan as a member of the British military, will visit veterans at Sunnybrook Hospital’s veterans centre. The veterans centre is the largest of its kind in Canada, and it supports more than 300 veterans from the Second World War and the Korean War. The office of the Duke of Sussex says his visit comes at the invitation of the True Patriot Love Foundation, which supports Canadian military members, veterans and their families. Prince Harry is also scheduled to attend a dinner tonight organized by True Patriot Love before wrapping up his Toronto visit. His last visit to Canada was in February, when he attended the Invictus Games in British Columbia. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 6, 2025.

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