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Jimmy Carter, 39th US president and noted humanitarian, has diedHis neighbours have cats and dogs, but when 72-year-old Philippe Gillet settles down to watch television there is usually an alligator dozing beside him. His bungalow in western France is also home to a venomous Gabonese viper, a spitting cobra, a python, alligator turtles that can bite off a finger, tarantulas and scorpions. When someone unfamiliar enters Gillet’s living room, Gator, a two-metre-long (6.5 feet) alligator, growls from under a coffee table. “Calm down,” said Gillet and Gator went back to his snooze near Alli, another dozing alligator. “When there is a storm he comes to sleep in my bed,” said Gillet. “People think I am mad.” Videos of such episodes and other everyday tales of his deadly menagerie of 400 animals have made Gillet a social media star. They also promote his Inf’Faune charity which aims to educate people about the animals he is so passionate about. Gillet lived in Africa for 20 years, working as a hunting guide. He said he would often catch crocodiles there to keep them away from villages. Back in France, he became a herpetologist — a specialist on reptiles and amphibians. He made his base in Coueron, west of Nantes, with his partner, their children, and the animals. In the garden is Nilo, a Nile crocodile, who Gillet said was “one of the most dangerous species”. Chickens wandered by scratching for food. Most of the animals were bought or given to him by people who could no longer care for them. France’s customs department has also sometimes turned to him. “You cannot just free them,” said Gillet. “With global warming, freed cobras could reproduce and spread. Is that what we are going to leave our kids?” Financing his passion has become a problem since the Coronavirus epidemic however. His association could no longer organise fund-raising open days to show off the animals to the public. That used to bring in €100,000 ($105,000) a year. Now his social media videos are the main way he gets the conservation message across. He chooses a different animal for each video, mixing education and humour “to demystify the legends and preconceptions about wild animals”. Inf’Faune built up 100,000 YouTube followers in its first four months and now has 200,000. Gillet also has 700,000 TikTok followers. The revenues allow Gillet and the 20 volunteers who help him feed the animals. But Gillet is still concerned about the future as he ages. “Alligators can live up to 100 on average and Allia and Gator are about 30. The volunteers will have to take over,” he said. He is already training the volunteers on looking after the animals and wants to set up a specialised refuge for reptiles far from the suburbs where there would be less need for cages and pens. With his internet following, Gillet has already raised €15,000 for the centre. “There are refuges for dogs and cats, why not for these unloved” species. Related Story Qatar joins Global Coalition for Digital Safety Alfardan Medical with Northwestern Medicine provides outstanding healthcare in QatarAP Trending SummaryBrief at 4:49 p.m. EST
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President-elect Donald Trump mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - again - by calling him "governor" after suggesting that his country become the 51st state . “It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday night. “I look forward to seeing the Governor again soon so that we may continue our in-depth talks on Tariffs and Trade, the results of which will be truly spectacular for all!” Trump has been threatening to enact 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico as well as increase tariffs already in place on China. What else did Trump say about Canada and tariffs? Trump recently joked that Canada should become the 51st state, even suggesting it directly to Trudeau during their dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Fox News reported. Trudeau later told reporters that his conversation with Trump had been "excellent" but didn't comment beyond that. But on Sunday, the president-elect told NBC’s Meet the Press , "We’re subsidizing Canada to the tune of over $100 billion a year. We’re subsidizing Mexico for almost $300 billion. We shouldn’t be — why are we subsidizing these countries? If we’re going to subsidize them, let them become a state." How has Trudeau responded to threats of tariffs? Trudeau pushed back against Trump's tariff threats at a Halifax Chamber of Commerce event Monday, saying Americans “are beginning to wake up to the real reality that tariffs on everything from Canada would make life a lot more expensive,” the Associated Press reported. “It would also, however, mean real hardship for Americans as well," said the Canadian leader. "They [Americans] rely on us for steel and aluminum. They rely on us for a range of agriculture imports. All of those things would get more expensive,” he said.
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The results came after an exit poll, released immediately after the polling stations closed, showed that Milanovic, backed by the opposition left-wing Social Democrats, had scooped more than 50 percent of the first round vote and would thus avoid the January 12 run-off. Milanovic won 49.11 percent of the first round vote and Primorac, backed by the ruling conservative HDZ party, took 19.37 percent, according to results released by the state electoral commission from nearly all of the polling stations. Such a strong lead for Milanovic, whom surveys labelled a favourite ahead of the vote, raises serious concerns for Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic's HDZ. The election comes as the European Union and NATO member country of 3.8 million people struggles with biting inflation, widespread corruption and a labour shortage. Among the eight contenders, centre-right MP Marija Selak Raspudic and green-left MP Ivana Kekin followed the two main rivals, the exit poll showed. They each won around nine percent of the vote. Croatia's president commands the country's armed forces and has a say in foreign policy. But despite limited powers, many believe the office is key for the political balance of power in a country mainly governed by the HDZ since independence in 1991. "All the eggs should not be in one basket," Nenad Horvat, a salesman in his 40s, told AFP. He sees Milanovic, a former leftist prime minister, as the "last barrier to all levers of power falling into the hands of HDZ", echoing the view of many that was reflected in Sunday's vote results. The 58-year-old Milanovic has been one of Croatia's leading and most colourful political figures for nearly two decades. Sharp and eloquent, he won the presidency for the Social Democrats (SDP) in 2020 with pledges to advocate tolerance and liberalism. But he used the office to attack political opponents and EU officials, often with offensive and populist rhetoric. Milanovic, who condemned Russia's aggression against Ukraine, has nonetheless criticised the West's military aid to Kyiv. That prompted the prime minister to label him a pro-Russian who is "destroying Croatia's credibility in NATO and the EU". Milanovic countered that he wanted to protect Croatia from being "dragged into war". "As long as I'm president no Croatian soldier will wage somebody else's wars," he said this month. Milanovic regularly pans Plenkovic and his HDZ party over systemic corruption, calling the premier a "serious threat to Croatia's democracy". "I'm a guarantee of the control of the octopus of corruption... headed by Andrej Plenkovic," he said during the campaign. For many, the election is a continuation of the longstanding feud between two powerful politicians. "This is still about the conflict between the prime minister and president," political analyst Zarko Puhovski told AFP. "All the rest are just incidental topics." Primorac, a 59-year-old physician and scientist returning to politics after 15 years, campaigned as a "unifier" promoting family values and patriotism. "Croatia needs unity, global positioning and a peaceful life," he told reporters after casting his ballot in Zagreb, adding that he would later attend a mass. Primorac repeatedly accused Milanovic of "disgracing Croatia", a claim that resonated with his supporters. ljv/bc
Investing in high-quality growth stocks can help you generate above-average returns over time. Therefore, adding stocks with and high growth potential could be a smart strategy to diversify your portfolio and enhance the overall returns. One of the most appealing aspects of investing in growth stocks is that you don’t need to make a large financial commitment to get started. In fact, with an investment as modest as $500, investors can tap into some of the top growth stocks in Canada. Against this background, here are four with strong growth prospects to buy and hold. ( ) is a top Canadian growth stock with promising potential. The company is strategically positioned to benefit from the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) investments, mainly through its focus on hardware platform solutions for AI/ML systems. As demand for customizable AI silicon grows, Celestica’s advanced networking switches, servers, and storage solutions are set to thrive, especially with rising data centre investments. Beyond AI, the recovery in the Advanced Technology Solutions sector, including aerospace, defence, and industrial markets, will likely accelerate its growth and diversify its revenue streams. Celestica is optimistic about growth in its Industrial and Smart Energy segments in 2025, fueled by increased demand. Overall, with strong prospects across multiple industries, Celestica is poised for sustained growth. Investors seeking high-quality growth stocks could also consider ( ) for its ability to consistently deliver sales and earnings growth at a double-digit rate and generate higher returns over time. Shares of this clothing retailer have risen over 92% this year. The momentum is poised to sustain and on the back of stellar growth in its financials. Notably, Aritzia’s top line has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% since fiscal 2016. At the same time, its bottom line increased at a CAGR of 13%. The company will likely continue to deliver stellar financials, thanks to its exclusive mix of fashion brands, wide product offerings, and improvement in the supply chain. Moreover, the company is expanding its store presence in prime retail spaces across Canada and the U.S., which will likely boost revenues, increase brand awareness, grow its customer base, and generate steady growth. Aritzia is also enhancing its omnichannel capabilities, improving operational efficiency, and reducing warehousing costs, which will likely boost its profitability and support its share price. ( ) is an to buy and hold. The financial services company is consistently growing its revenue and earnings at a double-digit rate. Thanks to its stellar financials, goeasy stock has gained substantially in value over the years and outperformed the Canadian benchmark index by a wide margin. Further, it has enhanced its shareholders’ value by increasing dividends for 10 consecutive years and has delivered a higher return on equity (ROE). The subprime lender will benefit from high-quality loan originations and solid credit performance, which will drive its top and bottom lines at a solid double-digit rate. Further, goeasy’s focus on credit adjustments, an improved product mix, and efficiency savings will enhance its margins and profitability. Thanks to its solid financials, goeasy will likely hike its future dividends, while its stock could deliver above-average returns. Moreover, the stock offers significant value near the current price levels and is trading cheap on valuation. ( ) is another compelling growth stock to buy now. This manufacturer of dry-type transformers and power-quality products is witnessing significant demand, led by advancements in AI and vehicle electrification. The company’s exposure to high-growth end markets such as data centers, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and renewable energy, as well as its established presence in industries like utilities, oil and gas, and mining, provide stability. Hammond’s focus on innovation, product expansion, and strategic acquisitions positions it for sustained growth. Further, with improved efficiency and a favourable product mix boosting profitability, Hammond Power is well-placed to enhance shareholder value and sustain its rally.BERLIN (AP) — Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk caused uproar after backing Germany’s far-right party in a major newspaper ahead of key parliamentary elections in the Western European country, leading to the resignation of the paper’s opinion editor in protest. Germany is to vote in on after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party governing coalition in a dispute over how to revitalize the country’s stagnant economy. Musk’s guest opinion piece for Welt am Sonntag —a sister publication of POLITICO owned by the Axel Springer Group — published in German over the weekend, was the he supported the Alternative for Germany, or AfD. “The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is the last spark of hope for this country,” Musk wrote in his translated commentary. He went on to say the far-right party “can lead the country into a future where economic prosperity, cultural integrity and technological innovation are not just wishes, but reality.” The Tesla Motors CEO also wrote that his gave him the right to comment on the country’s condition. The AfD is polling strongly, but its candidate for the top job, , has no realistic chance of becoming chancellor because other parties refuse to work with the far-right party. An ally of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, the technology billionaire challenged in his opinion piece the party’s public image. “The portrayal of the AfD as right-wing extremist is clearly false, considering that Alice Weidel, the party’s leader, has a same-sex partner from Sri Lanka! Does that sound like Hitler to you? Please!” Musk’s commentary has led to a debate in German media over the boundaries of free speech, with the paper’s own opinion editor announcing her resignation, pointedly on Musk’s social media platform, X. “I always enjoyed leading the opinion section of WELT and WAMS. Today an article by Elon Musk appeared in Welt am Sonntag. I handed in my resignation yesterday after it went to print,” Eva Marie Kogel wrote. A critical article by the future editor-in-chief of the Welt group, Jan Philipp Burgard, accompanied Musk’s opinion piece. “Musk’s diagnosis is correct, but his therapeutic approach, that only the AfD can save Germany, is fatally wrong,” Burgard wrote. Responding to a request for comment from the German Press Agency, dpa, the current editor-in-chief of the Welt group, Ulf Poschardt, and Burgard — who is due to take over on Jan. 1 — said in a joint statement that the discussion over Musk’s piece was “very insightful. Democracy and journalism thrive on freedom of expression.” “This will continue to determine the compass of the “world” in the future. We will develop “Die Welt” even more decisively as a forum for such debates,” they wrote to dpa. The Associated Press
American actor John Stamos is thanking two Chilliwack drummers after he called on them to help him perfect a drum solo for a Beach Boys concert. Brandon Toews and Dylan Weightman of Chilliwack were down in Los Angeles collaborating with the famous actor and musician as he prepared for an upcoming performance. Stamos, lovingly known as Uncle Jesse from sitcom Full House, has been playing with the Beach Boys for 40 years. He said he wanted to rediscover his love of drumming and needed help with a new solo, so he contacted Drumeo, an Abbotsford-based music school where Toews is the content director and Weightman the vice president. But it wasn’t just a drum lesson, it was a video project as well. “Today we released one of the coolest videos we’ve ever worked on at Drumeo,” Toews wrote on social media on Nov. 29. “I’ve gotten to know John Stamos over the last year and after sending some videos back and forth, we decided it was time to work on a new video together.” Weightman and fellow Drumeo teammate Brandon Scott developed the video concept and brought it to life, Toews said. In Drumeo’s 25-minute YouTube video called ‘John Stamos learns a drum solo in 10 days,’ Toews is seen working with Stamos on the drums and breaking down what makes a great solo. Near the end of the video, Stamos pounds out a minute-long drum solo at the Beach Boys concert that Toews called a 10 out of 10. Stamos “crushed it,” Toews said. “This was an absolute dream project collaborating with John Stamos to tell the story of evolving his Beach Boys drum solo in tribute of (late Foo Fighters drummer) Taylor Hawkins," Weightman wrote on social media. Weightman called Stamos talented, generous and handsome. “It was cool just to work with John – the fact that he’s a wonderful human being was a total bonus,” Weightman said. Stamos returned the compliments “Back at ya, Dylan. Total pleasure. You’re extremely helpful and very talented good man. And I absolutely love the video.” At the end of the video, Stamos pulls Toews up on stage to play a few songs with the Beach Boys, which Toews was not expecting. "John's a beast, man. What an incredible solo and, as a teacher, how cool to see your student go up there and just destroy a drum solo like that," Toews said. "Well done, John. You're an animal."Dame Prue Leith throws her support behind Gregg Wallace and insists he 'shouldn't be sacked' amid misconduct allegations - admitting she's often warned over her own 'offensive' language Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By GERAINT LLEWELLYN FOR MAILONLINE Published: 20:59 GMT, 6 December 2024 | Updated: 21:24 GMT, 6 December 2024 e-mail 14 View comments Dame Prue Leith seemingly threw her support behind Gregg Wallace and insisted he 'shouldn't be sacked or cancelled' amid ongoing misconduct allegations. The GBBO host, 84, also said she too is often warned over her own 'offensive language' while filming her ITV show Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen and claimed more regulations would lead to 'boring telly'. Gregg, 60, stepped down from hosting Masterchef last week while an investigation into his alleged misconduct is carried out. After initially facing accusations of inappropriate behaviour from 13 people, including Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark , he has since been hit by an onslaught of more claims which include groping, pressing his crotch against a colleague and allegedly flashing another woman in his dressing room. Speaking to Times Radio Prue said: ' I'm a great believer in due process. He should just stay off social media because he's just digging himself deeper and deeper into a hole because he's too insensitive to understand how offensive it is'. 'But that's his problem, that he's insensitive. He hasn't, that I can see, disobeyed the law. I don't believe people should be cancelled or sacked. I can see why you would ask somebody to step aside while they investigate things, which I suppose is what they're doing. But I think the tragedy in this is that I bet you Gregg has no idea what he's done wrong'. Dame Prue Leith, 84, seemingly threw her support behind Gregg Wallace and insisted he shouldn't be sacked or cancelled' amid his ongoing misconduct allegations The GBBO host claimed that more behind the scenes regulations would lead to 'very boring' TV (Gregg Wallace pictured) She said she too is often warned over her own 'offensive language' on her ITV show Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen (pictured) When asked if she agreed with fellow broadcaster Kirstie Allsopp, 53, that presenters should receive HR training she said: 'I think it's really dangerous because I think, I mean, I'm thinking off the cuff here, so I'll probably get myself into trouble but if you have things too regulated and too organised and everybody's on a script, it can be very boring'. Asked if she believed the fallout from Gregg's misconduct investigation would result in 'very bland, safe presenters' she said: 'Yes, yes. Because nobody will ever dare say anything. And that's silly too. But I think broadcasters need to know'. 'It is very tricky because I do a little programme on ITV on Saturday morning and it's a cooking programme and every now and again, the production company will say, don't say that because it'll be offensive and I think that it's not offensive'. Before adding: 'And then I suppose that's a Gregg Wallace thing. Maybe I don't realise. I mean, for example, language changes all the time'. It comes after MailOnline revealed that Gregg may be completely erased from the new series of MasterChef so it can be aired. He had already filmed the forthcoming series for amateur chefs last month with his co-presenter John Torode , 59. But is now set to be wiped from the tapes before it is screened next year. Gregg stood down from the show last week after a flurry of allegations of sexually inappropriate comments on set, which has sparked fears that the next series would have to be completely ditched. But a production insider told the Mail Online that the series is ‘salvageable’ as the option to airbrush Wallace entirely out of the episodes is being carefully considered. This would mean that the series - which will have cost production company Banijay a significant sum to make - would not have to be binned. Asked if she believed the fallout from Gregg's misconduct investigation would result in 'very bland, safe presenters' she said: 'Yes, yes. Because nobody will ever dare say anything. And that's silly too. But I think broadcasters need to know'. 'It is very tricky because I do a little programme on ITV on Saturday morning and it's a cooking programme and every now and again, the production company will say, don't say that because it'll be offensive and I think that it's not offensive' Gregg, 60, stepped down from hosting Masterchef last week while an investigation into his alleged misconduct is carried out. Pictured with Paul Hollywood on The Great British Bakeoff The source said that Torode and Wallace’s critiques, where they give feedback on the contestants' food, were filmed separately. Read More Max George reacts to Gregg Wallace's 'very serious' sexual misconduct allegations as he laments BBC pulling plug on MasterChef Christmas special after he was set to appear They said: ‘John and Gregg were always shot with separate cameras. Any two shots, or wide shots containing the pair can be cut. Removing Gregg entirely is a difficult task, but not an impossible one.’ Last Friday, Australian chef Torode was flown overseas to continue filming the show, with Irish chef Anna Haugh stepping in to replace Wallace. Filming on the forthcoming series was completed on Tuesday afternoon and had been due to be broadcast in Spring 2025. It is now unclear when the BBC will air the recently recorded episodes . Sources on set said 'it couldn't have gone better', with one saying: 'Considering the circumstances it has been seamless.' 'We had the popular Anna Haugh, who has appeared on the show before, step in and give the contestants feedback alongside John. 'The production team was committed to keeping the atmosphere on set as calm as possible for our amateur finalists.' Gregg may be completely erased from the new series of MasterChef so it can be aired, MailOnline can reveal Wallace had already filmed the forthcoming series for amateur chefs last month with his co-presenter John Torode , 59 (pictured) It would not be an unprecedented move for a BBC programme to erase its stars from the screen. In 2023 RuPaul’s Drag Race, a reality TV contest for drag queens, one contestant was airbrushed out after they were accused of inappropriate behaviour before the show aired. While TV presenter Jay Blades, who was charged last month with the physical and emotional abuse of his wife , has not appeared in pre-recorded episodes of The Repair Shop which have broadcast since. Torode broke his silence on Wednesday, but declined to defend his television colleague of 19 years, and said he fully supports the probe into the claims of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour and language. He said it had been 'hard' to keep working after hearing of the allegations. On Thursday night, the BBC broadcast the semi-finals of MasterChef: The Professional, featuring Wallace. But it has scrapped the scheduled broadcast of two Christmas specials of the cookery show. Share or comment on this article: Dame Prue Leith throws her support behind Gregg Wallace and insists he 'shouldn't be sacked' amid misconduct allegations - admitting she's often warned over her own 'offensive' language e-mail Add commentMap shows 'hotspot' crime area as police make plea to parents
