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‘Complicated’ watch from 1907 sets world record at auction
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‘Complicated’ watch from 1907 sets world record at auction

A pocket watch made in Coventry in 1907 has set a new world record after being sold at an auction in Switzerland. Carl Player, 31, from Coventry, said the antique, which was made by his great-great-grandfather, had been estimated to fetch £1m. But it set a new record with auctioneers Phillips Watches confirming it sold for 2,238,000 Swiss francs, equivalent to £2,122,896. The timepiece includes moon phases, an alarm and a thermometer and was described as "one of the world's most complicated vintage pocket watches ever made". Mr Player, who attended the auction in Geneva, said he felt a "connection" to his ancestor when he held the device. 'Home of watch-making' He said: "The day before, they invited us to the exhibition, so I actually got to hold the watch.... Even though I didn't meet my great-great-grandfather, by holding that watch, I felt a connection to him." After the Decade One auction on 9 November, auctioneers Phillips said the sale of the J Player & Sons Hyper Complication Pocket Watch had set a world record for an antique British pocket watch. The auction brochure described J Player & Son as a Coventry-based firm, known for complex and ornate timepieces. The brochure said the watch "demonstrated the incredible technical prowess of English watchmaking at the time", referring to it as "one of the most complicated English timepieces ever made". Mr Player said the company was founded in 1858 by Joseph Player, who created the first keyless watch and made devices for the Royal Observatory. The firm went on to make marine chronometers and pocket watches for the public. "In the 1900s, England was the home of watch-making before Switzerland," he said. He said Coventry had an estimated 2,000 watchmakers, many specialising in components such as springs and dials. The watch took about four years to make, he said. Phillips said the identities of the sellers and buyers were confidential. Mr Player said the owner, who acquired it in 1974, had kept it for 51 years. "We believe it's either an American or British owner," he said. "He didn't want his name in the paper." A spokeswoman for the auctioneers said the "two-day, white-glove sale" had 1,885 registered bidders across 72 countries. "Almost 800 collectors and enthusiasts attended the auction in person," she said, "and the atmosphere throughout the weekend reflected a sense of friendship and celebration."

Abubakar Ibrahim,Bbc 35am
After giving up lead, Flames torch Sabres with 4-goal 3rd
Sports

After giving up lead, Flames torch Sabres with 4-goal 3rd

Joel Farabee scored twice and Rasmus Andersson scored once in a three-point game to lead the visiting Calgary Flames to a 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. Morgan Frost and Matt Coronato both collected one goal and one assist, while Mikael Backlund added a goal for Calgary, which still sits at the bottom of the NHL standings. Yegor Sharangovich, Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri all netted two assists. Goaltender Devin Cooley made 28 saves to net his first win of the season and first in the NHL since April 11, 2024, with the San Jose Sharks. Mattias Samuelsson had a goal and an assist and Tage Thompson also scored for the Sabres, who had a two-game winning streak snapped. Goalie Colten Ellis stopped 29 shots. After blowing a 2-0 lead, the Flames recovered with four unanswered goals in the final frame. Frost broke the 2-2 deadlock at 2:02 of the third period with a tap-in tally set up by Huberdeau's slick cross-ice pass off the rush. Backlund extended Calgary's lead at 7:34, banging home a rebound from the slot for his first goal in eight games. It's the first time this season the Flames have scored four goals in a road game. Farabee continued the onslaught with his second of the game two minutes later. He was sprung on a breakaway and converted a blocker-side shot. Coronato closed out the scoring with his third goal in as many games with 2:11 remaining. His shot went wide and off the glass but bounced to the front of the net and bounced off Ellis' leg into the cage. The Flames, who went into the clash with only one win in six games, staked a two-goal lead in the first period. Andersson scored in his second consecutive game to open the scoring, pouncing on a rebound at the 5:58 mark. Farabee doubled the lead by redirecting from the doorstep Kadri's pass from deep in the zone at 12:04 of the opening frame. The Sabres cued up their comeback with Samuelsson's second goal in three games. He intercepted a poor clearing attempt and unloaded a wrist shot from the right circle at 10:21 of the second period. Thompson tied the clash five minutes later, smashing off the post and in a one-timer from the right point to give him a four-game goal-scoring streak and a fifth goal in six outings.

Field Level Media
Brazil struggles to secure COP30 climate deal as fossil fuel divide persists
World

Brazil struggles to secure COP30 climate deal as fossil fuel divide persists

Brazil failed to land an early COP30 climate deal on Wednesday, though President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva remained upbeat about the prospects of progress in the last two days of the summit despite differences between nations on key issues. The Brazilian hosts of the two-week UN summit in the Amazonian city of Belem had hoped to secure approval for a deal covering some of the most divisive issues in the global climate talks, including fossil fuels and climate finance. Lula spent the day meeting delegations from key negotiating blocs to hash out a deal. "I am so happy that I leave here certain that my negotiators will have the best result a COP could have ever offered to the Planet Earth," he told reporters after the meetings, referring to the acronym for the climate meetings known formally as the Conference of the Parties. Brazil had hoped to buck the trend in which recent climate summits ran well past deadline, but a promised revised deal text did not materialise on Wednesday and was now not expected until Thursday. Rifts remain over issues The summit has brought nearly 200 countries together to try to ratchet up multilateral action to limit climate change, despite the absence of the United States, the top historic greenhouse gas emitter. But rifts on key issues remain, posing a fresh test of international will to slow global warming. A central issue in the COP30 talks is whether countries will agree to develop a "roadmap" setting out how the world will transition away from fossil fuels. Burning coal, oil and natural gas is the main source of the emissions heating the planet. The COP28 climate summit in 2023 agreed to this transition, but nations have not mapped out how - or when - it will happen. Dozens of countries including Germany, Kenya and Britain have rallied behind a deal for a roadmap away from fossil fuels - but as of Wednesday, less than half of countries at the summit had publicly backed this idea. To bring more countries on board with the idea, the European Union submitted a proposal late on Wednesday. Read moreCOP30: First draft of climate pact lands in Brazil The proposal, reviewed by Reuters, said countries would offer a roadmap to manage the shift from fossil fuels guided by the best available science on climate change, but in a "non-prescriptive" way - meaning it would not impose specific obligations on individual countries. 'We've got blockers,' Vanuatu says Still, not every nation is on board with the transition roadmap concept. Ralph Regenvanu, the climate minister for the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, whose people have been impacted by rising sea levels it attributes to climate change, told Reuters Saudi Arabia was one of those opposed to plans to transition away from fossil fuels. Read moreThousands march at COP30 to demand end to deforestation and fossil fuels Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, did not respond to requests for comment. "I think it's going to be very difficult ... because we've got blockers," Regenvanu said. Other island nations said the issue was vital. "We're going to have to fight tooth and nail. There are many parties who have already said that they do not want that in the text at all," Tina Stege, the Marshall Islands climate envoy, told Reuters. Other contentious issues in the package include pinning down how rich countries will provide financing to poorer countries to switch to clean energy, and what must be done about a gap between promised emissions cuts and those needed to stop temperatures rising. One diplomatic standoff that had been hanging over the conference was nearly resolved on Wednesday. Turkey and Australia drew close to striking a deal under which Turkey will host next year's COP31 event, while Australia will lead the conference's negotiations among governments, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. (FRANCE 24 with Reuters)

FRANCE 24
‘Wasn’t on my charts’: Trump to tackle Sudan war after Saudi prince request
World

‘Wasn’t on my charts’: Trump to tackle Sudan war after Saudi prince request

The president said he spoke in detail about the civil war with the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia during their White House talks on Tuesday. The crown prince, Trump said, urged him to use the power and influence of the presidency to bring an end to the war, and his administration had begun working on the issue half an hour after the crown prince made the request. “He mentioned Sudan yesterday, and he said, ‘Sir, you’re talking about a lot of wars, but there’s a place on Earth called Sudan, and it’s horrible what’s happening’,” Trump said of his meeting with the prince on Tuesday. While Trump implied the US has so far stayed out of the war in the North African country, which has raged since April 2023, his administration in fact proposed a three-month ceasefire earlier this month. That plan was swiftly rejected by the Sudanese army, which is fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces group that’s captured much of the western half of the country. The fighting for control of Sudan has killed tens of thousands of people, possibly hundreds of thousands according to some sources, and created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with over 14 million people displaced. The RSF’s capture of the Darfur city of El Fasher last month, after an 18-month siege, prompted global outcry after evidence emerged of mass killings of trapped civilians trying to flee.

Aamer Madhani
Bell: Smith's road boss 'shocked' as 72% back upping speed limit
Politics

Bell: Smith's road boss 'shocked' as 72% back upping speed limit

The ring roads in Calgary and Edmonton would not see a speed limit increase. What is Dreeshen hearing from those folks he represents? “It’s about darn time,” he says. As for his colleagues in the Smith government, Dreeshen says they are very supportive. He’s even talked to NDP members of the legislature who like the speed limit going up. He adds it will be interesting to hear from UCP members when the party gathers for its yearly get-together at the end of the month in Edmonton. Many will be driving on divided highways to get there. On Wednesday, the UCP sends a note from Dreeshen to party members. Dreeshen asks the party faithful for their thoughts on highway speed limits. The UCP point man on pavement says when you’re driving on rural divided highways “you feel the speed limit in a real way.” “You know where 110 feels slow. You know where the road could handle more,” writes Dreeshen. So it looks like Alberta is headed for a higher speed limit on divided highways. Blaise Boehmer, a noted political deep thinker, suggests Alberta’s new Strong and Free licence plate could read: Strong and Free — and Fast. Full speed ahead.

Rick Bell
House returns to session with focus on censures
Politics

House returns to session with focus on censures

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House is back in session after a multi-week hiatus, but its agenda has been quickly overtaken by a sudden flurry of censures, reprimands and the investigation of members, leaving little bandwidth for legislating. With few bills to consider — and no quick fix for the problem of skyrocketing health insurance premiums — the House has instead devoted time to lawmakers’ demands to punish each other for their personal and political transgressions in showy spectacles on and off the chamber floor. “I feel sorry for this body,” said Del. Stacey Plaskett, a Democrat who represents the U.S. Virgin Islands and was the subject of a failed effort by House Republicans to censure and remove her from the House Intelligence Committee. On Wednesday, an effort to censure another lawmaker, Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., was filed just hours before the House Ethics Committee suddenly announced it would investigate the congressman. Reprimands leave little time for legislating The escalating environment of political scrutiny is leaving the House, with just weeks to go before the end of year, without much time to make progress on unfinished business. Particularly unsettled is whether Congress will be able to deal with the expiration of the health care tax credits on Dec. 31, which threaten to leave millions of Americans unable to afford insurance coverage in the new year. House Speaker Mike Johnson had insisted that once the government reopened from the federal shutdown, talks would get underway with President Donald Trump on the health care debate. But this first full week back in session has shown few signs of progress on that or other issues, including the routine bills to fund the government and prevent another shutdown. “It’s time for the House to actually do things that matter for the American people,” said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries at his weekly press conference. Jeffries said the House Republicans were “forced to come crawling back into the Capitol” after their nearly seven-week absence during the shutdown, and “they still haven’t brought a single bill to the floor that actually addresses the high cost of living in the United States.” “What is wrong with these people?” he asked. Health care and government funding at stake As Johnson tries to exert control over the House, where Republicans have narrow majority control, the GOP speaker’s leadership is being tested in new and confrontational ways by rank-and-file lawmakers. They are seizing on the tools at their disposal to maneuver around the GOP speaker. Johnson had to reverse course and support the vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files after a mass uprising from lawmakers demanding action. What started as a rogue action by a handful of lawmakers on what’s called a discharge petition became a nearly unanimous roll call, sending the bill to the Senate — and then to Trump to become law. “Having now forced the vote, none of us want to go on record and in any way be accused of not being for maximum transparency,” Johnson said. “Of course we’re for maximum transparency.” Epstein files unleash more scrutiny Republicans, including those from the Freedom Caucus, launched the campaign against Plaskett over text messages she had received from Epstein during a committee hearing with Trump’s former political fixer Michael Cohen in 2019. GOP Rep. Ralph Norman, who is running for governor in his state of South Carolina, said the text exchanges were improper and he was seeking to remove Plaskett from her role on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. “She did it to herself,” he said during Tuesday’s heated floor debate. But Plaskett, a former U.S. attorney in New York who had been appointed to the Department of Justice during the Bush administration, defended her actions. She said she was simply interacting with a constituent — Epstein had owned two tiny islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands — one of many people texting as her phone exploded with messages during the high-profile hearing. At the time, it was not publicly known that Epstein was under investigation, she explained. The effort failed, 214-209, with three Republicans joining the Democrats to oppose the resolution of censure and removal from the Intelligence Committee. Also failing, by a vote of 214-213, was an effort by the Democratic leadership to refer the situation to the Ethics Committee for review. GOP Rep. Nancy Mace, who is also running for governor in South Carolina, filed her resolution against Mills midday Wednesday claiming he brings “discredit” on the House for a long list of alleged transgressions. A Florida judge has granted a protective order against Mills at the request of a former girlfriend who claimed that he threatened to release nude images of her and physically harm her future boyfriends after she broke up with him. And starting the week was a vote, 236-186, to reprimand Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, D-Ill., after his chief of staff became the only candidate who submitted the paperwork needed to run for the congressional seat once he announced he was not seeking reelection. A new normal of disruptions in House There have been at least a half-dozen efforts this year to censure or other reprimand lawmakers, largely from Republicans seeking to punish Democrats — though Democrats have been retaliating with their own threats to file actions against Republicans. Jeffries said there’s “not enough time in the legislative calendar if Republicans want to go down this road.” And lawmakers of both parties have used the discharge petition strategy to force issues — like the Epstein files — to the fore over the objections of the GOP leadership. Johnson has bemoaned the disruptions he has been unable to fully control and repeatedly said he wishes he could be speaker over a “normal” House. But others see this House as the new normal. “I think it’s indicative of how the House has been for quite some time,” said Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn. “And that’s by design. Nothing gets done.” Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., who faced his own violations with the Ethics Committee in 2020, said the punishments are the new normal. “It’s being Weaponized. Back and forth. Back and forth,” he said. “In previous times, you would have gotten fussed at by the speaker saying, please don’t do this.” Associated Press writer Joey Cappelletti contributed to this report.

Lisa Mascaro
Day 8: Land rights breakthrough at COP30 and what it means for islands
World

Day 8: Land rights breakthrough at COP30 and what it means for islands

Brazil just announced the creation of 10 new indigenous territories, marking a significant victory for indigenous groups. The designation comes as indigenous protesters continued to push for greater recognition and directparticipation in climate negotiations like COP30 A landmark victory for indigenous rights The announcement came on Indigenous Peoples’ Day at COP30, as thousands protested outside the summit carrying signs reading “demarcation now.” Earlier in the week, demonstrators also broke into the conference venue, highlighting the urgency of their demands for land rights andprotection from cattle ranchers and illegal logging operations that threaten their territories. What indigenous groups & island communities share Like indigenous peoples who protect 82% of the world’s biodiversity, island communities serve as critical guardians of marine ecosystems and coastal resources. Both face similar battles for territorial sovereignty, direct access to climate finance, and recognition as frontline defenders against environmental degradation. Even though the process is far from over, as they have to ensure area demarcation, the indigenous victory at COP30 demonstrates how sustained advocacy and collective action can influence policy at the highest levels. For islands negotiating their own climate finance mechanisms and pushing for greater autonomy in managing their territories, the indigenous movement’s success offers both inspiration and strategic lessons. Island Innovation’s Activities Yesterday, Island Innovation convened indigenous leaders, urban planners, and resilience practitioners to explore mobility-sensitive adaptation strategies for islands. At the IOM Pavilion, participants discussed how climate-induced displacement can be reduced through nature-based solutions, indigenous architecture, and participatory governance. The panel showcased how integrating traditional knowledge into infrastructure planning strengthens adaptation in coastal cities and island communities facing rising seas and water insecurity. Virtual course turns COP30 insights into local strategies Our ongoing Sustainable Islands Course connected global COP30 developments with regional climate action through live insights and collaborative strategy sessions. This week’s virtual course session featured a live vlog from Belém, where CEO James Ellsmoor and Director of Communications Thaiz Maciel shared reflections on COP30’s representation gap and the limited visibility of island voices at the negotiations due to logistical challenges. JOIN THE NEXT COHORT- JOIN THE CONVERSATION #IslandVoicesCOP30 Brazil Wins Limited Backing for COP30 Climate-Health Plan, But Nations Commit No Finance Turkey, The Islands And Büyükada: Sustainability, World Heritage And Children’s Rights From Lens Of COP30–31- OpEd The FARMS Initiative launches its Protein Shift standards at COP30 to encourage plant-protein financing Limited-time discount for GSIS2026 Design the future of sustainable island development with leaders, innovators, funders, and policymakers at the Global Sustainable Islands Summit on April 2026 in Gran Canaria. Use code “GSIS2026-COP30” for a 25% discount. Valid until the 24th only RESERVE YOUR SEAT AT $137 OFF- Today’s island events at COP30 If you have relevant COP30 updates or announcements, please contact us via [email protected], and we’ll be happy to share them (keeping in mind we have to limit promotional content). JOIN THE WHATSAPP FOR MORE UPDATES

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Morgan Stanley sees 16% GGR growth through 2026
Business

Morgan Stanley sees 16% GGR growth through 2026

Morgan Stanley described the outlook for the gaming industry as positive in a recent memo, noting that monthly gross gaming revenue (GGR) continues to grow at over 10% year over year. The private bank forecasts GGR to rise by 16% through April 2026. Morgan Stanley analysts highlight a gap between consensus earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) estimates and GGR growth expectations. While consensus EBITDA is projected to grow by 9% year over year in the fourth quarter, this falls significantly short of the 16% GGR growth forecast, even without assuming margin expansion. The bank suggests this gap “could mean upside to current EBITDA expectations.” Regarding operators in the city, Morgan Stanley expressed confidence in Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) ahead of the fourth quarter, pointing to market share gains as a major factor. The bank expects Galaxy’s EBITDA to improve in the fourth quarter, helped by lower operating expenses following one-time marketing costs in the third quarter related to Capella’s pre-opening. The bank also highlighted MGM China’s strong position. MGM reported a 100-basis-point increase in its GGR market share in October compared with the third quarter. Analysts also noted MGM’s year-over-year growth of more than 10% in its high-end customer segment, supported by the recent launch of the Alpha Gaming Club. These comments follow Citigroup’s sector memo, which observed a roughly 6% moderation in GGR during the second week of November compared with the first nine days of the month, when the daily run rate was about MOP711 million. Citi attributed this slight dip to hotel rooms being occupied by athletes participating in the National Games, which temporarily reduced the average length of player stays and playtime. The 15th National Games will continue until tomorrow.

MDT,Nadia Shaw
Smoking rate falls 31%, SSM data shows
Health

Smoking rate falls 31%, SSM data shows

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced that Macau has achieved a significant public health milestone by meeting and exceeding the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2025 target for reducing tobacco use well ahead of schedule. According to data released by the bureau, the smoking rate among residents aged 15 and above has dropped from 16.9% before the implementation of the Tobacco Control Law to 11.6% in 2023. This represents a relative decrease of 31.4%, surpassing the WHO’s global target of a 30% relative reduction in tobacco use by 2025. The announcement was made as the bureau concurrently marked World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day, with this year’s theme, “Short of Breath? Think COPD,” to underscore the link between smoking and the respiratory disease. This significant reduction in smoking is the result of over a decade of comprehensive tobacco control measures implemented under the Tobacco Control Law that took effect on January 1, 2012. The government’s multi-pronged strategy has integrated stringent legislation, consistent enforcement, public education campaigns, and the promotion of smoking cessation services through a “frontline-focused” and “resource-decentralized” approach. In a strategic move to counter new public health threats, the Tobacco Control Law was revised in 2022 to impose a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, distribution, sale, import, and export of e-cigarettes, also prohibiting their carrying in and out of Macau. This preemptive action has been crucial in preventing a rise in nicotine use among youth through e-cigarette and tobacco products. Alongside these regulatory measures, the SSM’s smoking cessation services have provided critical support for residents. Since the establishment of Smoking Cessation Consultation Clinics across all Health Centres in 2006, the program has offered free, dedicated support from healthcare staff. The demand for these services remains strong, with the clinics recording approximately 1,970 patient visits in the first ten months of this year alone. COPD remains a pressing global health concern and is the world’s fourth leading cause of death, responsible for approximately 3.5 million fatalities in 2021, accounting for about 5% of global mortality. Health authorities stress that smoking cessation is not only the most effective way to prevent COPD but also the most cost-efficient intervention for managing the disease. Residents seeking to quit are encouraged to utilize available resources, including referrals at local Health Centres, making an appointment via the “My Health” section in the One Account app, or by calling the dedicated hotline at 2848 1238 during office hours. Ricaela Diputado

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