Ireland midfielder Jessie Stapleton says Eileen Gleeson’s tenure shouldn’t be defined by their Euro 2025 play-off defeat and hopes she remains the national boss. Gleeson’s contract expired following Tuesday’s home defeat to Wales as Ireland missed out on qualifying for a first European Championships. The 52-year-old refused to be drawn on her future in the wake of their heartbreak at Lansdowne Road, but Stapleton expressed her desire to see Gleeson remain on. “She’s got us to where we are. I think she’s been incredible,” said Stapleton (right) following the 3-2 aggregate defeat. “She has put a lot of trust in me and I feel like I’ve developed a lot under her. I’d love to see her stay in the role and I don’t think one result should define her. We’ve come on a lot as a team under Eileen, I’d back her as a manager.” Stapleton feels her side deserved to go through but can use the pain to go back to the well. “It’s heartbreaking, we’re absolutely gutted,” admitted the West Ham player, who is on loan at Sunderland this season. “I don’t think we deserved that. I don’t think the referee and officials helped us in any way, but we just have to bounce back from this. It will hurt for a while, but we’ll be better. We were the better team on the night, in my opinion. We just have to dust ourselves off and go again. “It will [be tough to watch next summer], but I’m still young, hopefully, I can help the team in many ways going forward and use this experience to help the team get to a major tournament. “I was so proud when I heard I was starting, probably one of the proudest moments of my career, but obviously, it doesn’t feel like that right now because we didn’t win.” The 19-year-old says one result should also not define her team, as she pointed to the progress she feels Ireland have made under Gleeson during this Nations League campaign. “Over the past couple of months, we’ve shown how much we’ve come on from the first game in the campaign to now,” she added. “We’re a better team, more ball-playing, more physical, winning our battles. Tuesday wasn’t our night and we’ll be sore for a few days, but we’ll dust ourselves down and make sure we get to the next tournament. Hopefully, in a couple of years, I can look back when I’m at a major tournament and say I’ve learnt from this experience.” Having won her 11th cap against the Welsh, the Dubliner is still in the early stages of her international career, but the spotlight will soon turn towards her teammates at the other end of that spectrum, some of whom may be deciding on their international futures over the winter. “It’s their decision, I think they’re all capable of keeping going,” added Stapleton. “Some of them are fitter than some of us coming in! It’s up to them. They’re all amazing players, the experience they have is class. Myself and all the younger girls are learning off them every camp we come in, so I hope they stick around.”The year-end mission of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scheduled for December 30 is going to be a historic one. As per official sources, ISRO will seek the rare feat of docking or merging or joining together two satellites in Space. The project has been named "Space Docking Experiment" (SpaDeX). Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh informed that whole nation looks forward with bated breath as ISRO is set to achieve a significant milestone in Space technology. The upcoming SpaDeX mission aims to dock two satellites in Space, a challenge only mastered by a few countries, PIB report read. “This ambitious project will take place on December 30, 2024, under the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) and the indigenous technology used for this mission is called the "Bharatiya Docking System. SpaDEX" will mark a milestone, showcasing India's expertise in spacecraft docking technology,” said Singh. The mission will mark India’s entry into the exclusive league of nations capable of mastering space docking, reported PIB. A unique approach, the PSLV rocket, will launch two satellites equipped with the 'Bhartiya Docking System' to demonstrate this complex feat, he added. Mission Details ISRO will launch the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDEX) on December 30, 2024. The mission will use PSLV-C60, lifting off at 21:58 IST from Sriharikota. SpaDEX will deploy two identical satellites, SDX01 and SDX02. Each satellite weighs around 220 kilograms and will orbit 470 km above Earth. Key objectives include Performing precision rendezvous and docking manoeuvres, validating power transfer between docked spacecraft and operating payloads post-undocking, with a two-year lifespan. This mission is essential for future endeavours, including satellite servicing and building India's space station, Bharatiya Antriksh Station. SpaDEX will also use PSLV's fourth stage, POEM-4, for experiments. The stage will carry 24 payloads from academic institutions and startups. These experiments will utilise the microgravity environment in orbit. SpaDEX will demonstrate docking and undocking capabilities between satellites. 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'Money changes everything': Inside the seven-year free fall of Conor McGregorWhat can you do with US$300 billion (10.3 trillion baht)? For Southeast Asian nations trying to fund the construction of solar plants or wind farms, the answer is -- not that much. The recent conclusion of COP29 tells us that the region cannot wait for developed nations to raise that bar. Solutions need to come from within, and one possibility is policy. At the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference -- better known as COP29 -- developed nations agreed on US$300 billion as a climate finance goal to help developing nations. The Asian Development Bank has estimated, however, that Southeast Asia alone needs US$210 billion annually to meet its renewable energy transition needs. Investment in renewables is an urgent requirement because Southeast Asia's GDP growth is still incredibly carbon intensive. The region stands to lose out on growth opportunities as the likes of China and India incentivise their domestic green industries with pro-decarbonisation policies, and Southeast Asia risks being unable to respond to increasingly tough environmental requirements in Europe. COP29 emphasised private capital solutions and individual country commitments to accelerate Southeast Asia's energy transition. Yet, private participation is contingent upon commerciality. Investment and financing decisions must be financially viable, which can happen only if regulatory policy creates a conducive environment. Data compiled by the International Energy Agency shows that across many advanced economies, carbon emissions have been declining since 2007 -- even as GDP has continued to rise. This decoupling of GDP from emissions is not as stark in the emerging economies, but is nonetheless clear. The size of China's economy is 14 times of what it was in 1990, but the country's emissions are only five times of what they were then. In Africa and Latin America, too, economic activity and emissions are on diverging pathways. In Southeast Asia, unfortunately, both GDP and emissions in the region have increased by almost the same factor. Energy is the biggest contributor to carbon emissions, so Southeast Asia's decoupling requires rapid adoption of renewable energy. Yet, capacity build-out on the renewable energy front has been insufficient to meet demand. Coal continues to be the region's dominant energy source. The stakes may be known, but perhaps bear reiterating. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is looking at a potential 11% loss of GDP by the year 2100 from climate change risks. Flood-risk zones house 87 million people. Five of the 20 countries in the world that will be most affected by extreme weather events are in this region. Commonly cited reasons for continued reliance on fossil fuels include energy security and job security; but these factors also need to be balanced against longer-term risks of climate change -- including floods, drought and heat -- which also threaten food security and public safety. While private capital has a role to play in the energy transition, it cannot be expected to bear this burden alone. Climate change is a collective problem and needs a collective solution. Meanwhile, positive socioeconomic developments have always been driven by policy and regulation. This is the case for health, workplace safety, education and equality. Markets with successful decoupling of economic growth and emissions have achieved this with a combination of compulsory regulation, economic incentives, voluntary action, taxation and government services. Returning to the example of China, we find mandatory requirements for the energy, transportation, building and industrial sectors. The country is also adding renewable energy capacity at a world-beating pace while slowing the pace of its thermal energy expansion. In the first half of this year, 133.3 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity was added -- representing a 25% increase. In comparison, fossil fuel capacity added was 18.3 GW -- representing a decrease of 30%. China also subsidises renewable energy production and electric vehicle purchases, and offers preferential tax treatments to encourage the development of renewable energy capacity. There are taxes on fossil fuels, as well as both mandatory and voluntary carbon markets. China's successful energy transition has made it the focus of much study and analysis, all of which point to the power of ecosystem coordination possible through policy and planning. There are many ways to measure progress on climate change. We can look at carbon emissions and how they are changing annually. We can tally spending on mitigation and adaptation or on renewable energy capacity. We can measure sea levels, rainfall, temperatures and the number of extreme weather events. All of these are important markers of progress, and they will continue to matter. They are, however, lagging indicators that merely tell us the extent to which our actions are producing results. The leading indicator -- and perhaps the most important progress marker -- is the policy framework we put in place to induce action among both individuals and institutions. From this perspective, most countries around the world -- including Southeast Asia -- are behind. The Climate Action Tracker, an independent scientific project that tracks government measures, shows a significant gap between stated intentions and policies or actions. Many developing and developed countries' policies are rated "insufficient" and "critically insufficient" to achieve net zero targets. There is an urgent need to close the gap between intention and action. At this year's COP, we continued to hear a deep focus on energy transition -- the need to grow renewables, upgrade and improve transmission and distribution, and improve end-use energy efficiency. This energy transition requires significant investment, but with the $300 billion financing agreement coming out of COP29 falling short of the estimated $1.3 trillion required on an annual basis to hit net zero targets, we need to think about how to leverage our efforts and drive additional private capital into this space. Some investments in energy transition infrastructure will require large domestic and government-to-government interventions, but many can also be driven by real-economy decarbonisation efforts. As we have seen, the right policy environment can support accelerated investment in the real economy -- in existing technologies and solutions that can support our efforts to limit global warming to 1.5C -- while not limiting our economic growth. As we look towards COP30, where countries are expected to announce more ambitious and aligned goals and plans, the groundwork needs to be put in place for us to accelerate our progress and catch up on what we have already missed. Melissa Moi is Head of Sustainable Business, Group Corporate Sustainability Office, UOB.

ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Sydney Shaw scored 20 points and made four 3-pointers, JJ Quinerly added 14 points and No. 12 West Virginia handed Boise State its first loss, 82-47 on Saturday in the Gulf Coast Showcase. West Virginia advances to the championship game on Sunday, while Boise State plays for third place. The Mountaineers have started 8-0 in back-to-back seasons after last year's 11-0 beginning. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

BLOOMFIELD — If there was any question about who the night belonged to on Friday, Ella Bobe ended any doubt at the halftime horn. The South Knox senior became the school's all-time leading scorer late in the first quarter at Eastern Greene, and she banked in a half-court shot at second-quarter buzzer as the Class 2A No. 1 Spartans dominated the Thunderbirds, 72-14. Bobe finished with 19 points. She broke the South Knox girls basketball scoring record last season and needed eight points Friday to surpass the boys leader, 2008 South Knox alum Levi Holscher, who had 1,296. While Bobe is the first to eclipse 1,300 points in a South Knox uniform, there are still others from pre-consolidation that she can pass this season, Ed McCormick (Decker, class of 1954, 1,362 points), Keith Prather (Wheatland, 1963, 1,391), and Gene Powell (Monroe City, 1963, 1,554). South Knox scored the game's first 21 points before Eastern Greene got on the board. Bobe's record-breaking score came in response to make it 23-2 with 2:40 showing, and coach Hollie Eaves called a timeout to give the Spartans' fans a chance to acknowledge Bobe. "Ella, in general is just a great kid. She does the little things right, on the court and off the court as well," Eaves said. "She's just a great human being and a strong woman. I'm super proud of her. The scoring record is great, and it's only going to go up. I'm proud of her for how hard she's worked to get to where she is. It's definitely deserved." South Knox led, 27-5, after one quarter and scored 19 in a row to begin the second period. Bobe's half-court buzzer beater made it 53-8. The margin was 66-9 after three periods. It was the first time this season and fifth time since the start of last season that South Knox has held an opponent under 20 points. Kendal Hill and Madison Parrish each added 12 points Friday, and Bren Hill had nine. "One of the main goals was to make sure no one got hurt. But the girls wanted to get their minutes, so they got up and down," Eaves said. "We're going to take tomorrow off, give the girls a rest. I already had a couple ask if they could come in and get shots up, but I just told them to take some time off to rest. "This was a nice way to finish out our little series here (six games in eight days), and we finished strong too." In a two-quarter junior varsity game, South Knox (4-1) handled Eastern, 32-7. Sarah French had 13 points, and Ellie Burke nine. Bobe nearly reached the career scoring mark on Thursday, putting up a season-high 26 points in a 63-30 home victory over Evansville Mater Dei. Bren Hill added 13 points, and Kendal Hill 12. South Knox had a 5-3 advantage before it broke free with a 19-0 run that spanned the first two periods. The margin was 19-3 after one, with Kendal Hill scoring seven in the period. The lead swelled to 35-10 at halftime, and Bobe had 17 in the third quarter as her teammates tried to help her achieve the record on the Spartans' home floor. "The coaches never talked about (Bobe getting the record). Kendal knew, and that was all her. They were trying to get Ella the ball, and that's what's great about this team. They're so unselfish," Eaves said. The Spartans earned a running clock by hitting the 35-point threshold with 7:10 remaining. Eaves was pleased that her team continued to play well from the start. "Part of that is not being satisfied. We constantly go back to last year, and how we didn't meet our mission," she said. "It's pretty easy to keep them motivated. They want to be here. It makes my job easier. We tell them that it all starts on the defensive end, and they did a great job getting after it." Izzy Like had eight points to lead the Wildcats (2-3). South Knox's JV topped Mater Dei in a two-quarter game, 26-7. Burke had 11 points, and Kalissa Lavely 10. The Spartans play their second of four consecutive sectional opponents on Tuesday, visiting Linton for a 6 p.m. start.

Daily Post Nigeria Kenyan President pledges end to state-sponsored kidnappings Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Kenyan President pledges end to state-sponsored kidnappings Published on December 28, 2024 By Matthew Atungwu President William Ruto of Kenya has promised an end to abductions, amid the latest spate of disappearances which have been condemned by rights groups, lawyers and politicians. Security agencies in the country have been accused of carrying out dozens of illegal detentions since youth-led anti-government demonstrations in June and July. The latest disappearances involved young men who have allegedly criticised Ruto online. DAILY POST recalls that Kenya’s police on Thursday said they were not involved in the latest spate of abductions targeting government critics . Speaking to a crowd in Homa Bay, a town in western Kenya, Ruto promised an end to the abductions, telling parents to take responsibility for their children. “We are going to stop the abductions so that our youth can live peacefully,” he said. Ruto had addressed the issue in his yearly State of the Nation speech in November, condemning any excessive or extrajudicial action, stressing that many of the detentions were legitimate arrests against criminals and subversive elements. Tension has continued to surge in the country, with the latest abductions triggering small-scale protests in at least one town. 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President Emmanuel Macron insisted he will serve the rest of his term until 2027. However, he will need to appoint a new prime minister for the second time after July’s legislative elections led to a deeply divided parliament. Macron will address the French on Thursday evening, his office said, without providing details. Barnier is expected to formally resign by then. A conservative appointed in September, Barnier becomes the shortest-serving prime minister in France’s modern Republic. “I can tell you that it will remain an honor for me to have served France and the French with dignity,” Barnier said in his final speech before the vote. “This no-confidence motion... will make everything more serious and more difficult. That’s what I’m sure of,” he said. Wednesday's crucial vote rose from fierce opposition to Barnier's proposed budget. The National Assembly, France’s lower house of parliament, is deeply fractured, with no single party holding a majority. It comprises three major blocs: Macron’s centrist allies, the left-wing coalition New Popular Front, and the far-right National Rally. Both opposition blocs, typically at odds, are uniting against Barnier, accusing him of imposing austerity measures and failing to address citizens’ needs. Speaking on TF1 television after the vote, National Rally leader Marine Le Pen said “we had a choice to make, and our choice is to protect the French” from a “toxic” budget. Le Pen also accused Macron of being “largely responsible for the current situation,” adding that “the pressure on the President of the Republic will get stronger and stronger.” Speaking at the National Assembly ahead of the vote, hard-left lawmaker Eric Coquerel had called on the government to “stop pretending the lights will go out,” noting the possibility of an emergency law to levy taxes from Jan. 1, based on this year’s rules. “The special law will prevent a shutdown. It will allow us to get through the end of the year by delaying the budget by a few weeks,” Coquerel said. Macron must appoint a new prime minister, but the fragmented parliament remains unchanged. No new legislative elections can be held until at least July, creating a potential stalemate for policymakers. Macron said discussions about him potentially resigning were “make-believe politics” during a trip to Saudi Arabia earlier this week, according to French media reports. “I’m here because I’ve been elected twice by the French people,” Macron said. He was also reported as saying: “We must not scare people with such things. We have a strong economy.” While France is not at risk of a U.S.-style government shutdown, political instability could spook financial markets. France is under pressure from the European Union to reduce its colossal debt. The country’s deficit is estimated to reach 6% of gross domestic product this year and analysts say it could rise to 7% next year without drastic adjustments. The political instability could push up French interest rates, digging the debt even further. Carsten Brzeski, global chief of macro at ING Bank, said uncertainty over France’s future government and finances is deterring investment and growth. “The impact of France not having a government would clearly be negative for the growth of France and hence the Eurozone,” Brzeski said. France has seen bond market borrowing costs rise, bringing back ugly memories of the Greek debt crisis and default in 2010-2012. Analysts say France is far from a similar crisis because much of its outstanding debt does not come due for years, and because its bonds remain in demand due to a shortage of German government bonds. 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