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just now (171+ words) This Thanksgiving Day nightcap features an NFC North clash between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens. Cincinnati is looking to keep its slim playoff hopes alive with the return of Joe Burrow after a lengthy absence due to turf toe. At 3-8, this is a must-win for the Bengals, while the Ravens (6-5) have climbed their way back into a tie atop the division with Pittsburgh. Bengals-Ravens start time: 8:20 p.m. ETLocation: M&T Bank Stadium | Baltimore, MarylandTV channel, live stream: NBC, Peacock, Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as the Bengals and Ravens close out the Thanksgiving Day game slate with an AFC North clash: Can Joe Burrow do the unthinkable and rally Cincinnati from 3-8 to the playoffs? No matter what, he'll need a win over the Ravens to start Jake Browning is the emergency third quarterback behind…...

just now (392+ words) President Trump advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China over Taiwan's sovereignty following a heated call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing officials familiar with the discussions. The warning came after Takaichi suggested that Japan might respond militarily if China attacked Taiwan,... Report: Trump Warns Japan Against Provoking China President Trump advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China over Taiwan's sovereignty following a heated call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing officials familiar with the discussions. The warning came after Takaichi suggested that Japan might respond militarily if China attacked Taiwan, drawing sharp backlash from Beijing. Xi used half of his hourlong conversation with Trump to emphasize China's claims over Taiwan and the importance of US-China cooperation in maintaining global stability, according to the…...

just now (817+ words) Shaqueel van Persie made his senior debut at the same club as father Robin Robin van Persie says his decision to hand son Shaqueel a senior debut in Feyenoord's Europa League defeat by Celtic was made "as a coach" and not out of sentiment. The 19-year-old forward spent two seasons at Manchester City's academy, before following in his father's footsteps with a move to Feyenoord in 2017 and signing a first professional contract with the Dutch club in 2022. Fast forward to 2025 and Shaqueel was named in Feyenoord's first-team squad for the first time in Sunday's Eredivisie defeat by NEC Nijmegen. Four days later he made his senior debut, coming on in the 81st minute of Feyenoord's Europa League loss to Celtic. "I made that call as a coach, not as a dad because we needed a goal," said former Arsenal and Manchester…...

1+ min ago (791+ words) An extended timetable of late night bus and rail services in Northern Ireland begins on Friday night and people are being urged to use them. The one-year pilot scheme will see extra buses running on Friday and Saturday nights. Additional rail services have also been introduced for the festive season but will stop the weekend before Christmas. Metro Services will leave departure points at midnight and 02:00 GMT. Extra Ulsterbus services leaving Belfast for towns and cities across Northern Ireland will also be in operation, with various departure times between midnight and 01:15 GMT. Rebecca, Jessica and Anna, who are 18, said they would consider using the service. "Halloween was really bad because we couldn't get a taxi home and a bus would be much more convenient and cheaper as well," Jessica said. Anna said: "I think it would be fine in bigger…...

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1+ min ago (1145+ words) Former 7.30 host takes Labor government to task for record on press freedom and pays tribute to Palestinian journalists. Plus: a roo in the news The former ABC broadcaster Kerry O'Brien got a standing ovation at the 70th Walkley awards on Thursday night for a rousing speech that reminded media in the ICC Sydney ballroom of the "clear and present danger for a strong, free, effective and independent media everywhere. The former 7.30 host highlighted comments made by Anthony Albanese when in opposition that have not translated to meaningful improvements in press freedom, whistleblower protection or uniform national shield laws. "He's certainly talked the talk, and to a degree he's walked the walk, but given what's at stake now and in a potentially very volatile climate ahead " we as an industry cannot afford to lose sight of important unfinished business, O'Brien said. "And…...

1+ min ago (884+ words) Sir Keir Starmer is facing backbench anger after ministers abandoned plans to give workers day-one protection against unfair dismissal in a U-turn that breaches the Labour manifesto. MPs including a former minister who spearheaded the Employment Rights Bill with ex-deputy leader Angela Rayner voiced concerns over the climbdown announced by the Government on Thursday night. Ministers have axed the proposal to cut the "qualifying period" for workers to make an unfair dismissal claim from 24 months to the first day in a new job, in a bid to get the legislation through Parliament. The Bill had been caught in a stand-off between peers and MPs over the original plan to give workers the protection on day one, as well as measures to ban "exploitative" zero-hours contracts. The Government now intends to introduce the right after six months of service instead, while…...

1+ min ago (103+ words) Detroit, Michigan's Local 4 News, headlines, weather, and sports on ClickOnDetroit.com. The latest local Detroit news online from NBC TV's local affiliate in Detroit, Michigan, WDIV - Detroit's Channel 4. CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. " Canton Township police are seeking information about a 25-year-old man who went missing. Justin Ginnard was last seen on Wednesday (Nov. 26) in the area of Stacy Drive in Canton Township in the early morning hours. Ginnard also goes by the alias "Jade." Anyone who has seen Ginnard is asked to contact the Canton Police Department at 734-394-5400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up....

1+ min ago (639+ words) London shoppers are being urged to show their respect for the store workers who serve them this Christmas by publicly sharing their smiles at major retail locations. A thousand faces will light up big screens all over the the capital from today - Black Friday - as part of the Retail Trust's Lets Respect Retail campaign to confront the abuse facing the country's retail workers. Shoppers can upload their smiles at retailtrust.org.uk/respect and shared smiles will appear on the screen at Piccadilly Circus on 17 December Smiles from shop workers, members of the public and industry leaders will appear across high streets, shopping centres and landmark sites including Piccadilly Lights, Heathrow Airport and Flannels' flagship Oxford Street store, in a united call for respect for retail staff in the run-up to Christmas. Research by the Retail Trust revealed that 77% of…...

1+ min ago (752+ words) Monsoon rains cause devastation on Indonesian island, sparking landslides and flash flooding Flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island have killed 69 people, with 59 missing as emergency workers search in rivers and the rubble of villages for bodies and possible survivors. Monsoon rains over the past week caused rivers to burst their banks in North Sumatra province on Tuesday. The deluge tore through mountainside villages, swept away people and submerged more than 2,000 houses and buildings, the National Disaster Management Agency said. Nearly 5,000 residents fled to government shelters. Television reports showed rescue personnel using jackhammers, circular saws, farm tools and sometimes their bare hands to dig in areas marked by thick mud, rocks and uprooted trees. Rescuers in rubber boats were searching through a river and helped children and older people who were forced on to the roofs of flooded homes…...