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Gavin McKenna will suit up for Canada at the world junior hockey championship. Set to turn 17 next week, the star forward with the Western Hockey League’s Medicine Hat Tigers headlines the country’s 25-player roster for the annual tournament announced Friday. McKenna, who is projected as the potential top pick at the 2026 NHL draft, will be joined by a pair of fellow youngsters battling for the No. 1 selection spot in June — 18-year-old winger Porter Martone and 17-year-old defenceman Matthew Schaefer. Five of seven eligible returnees from last year’s squad that finished a disappointing fifth in Sweden are back, with forwards Easton Cowan, Brayden Yager and Carson Rehkopf getting the nod, while defencemen Oliver Bonk and Tanner Molendyk will anchor the blue line. The two players unable to hold onto their spots for the event set to run Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Ottawa are forward Matthew Wood and goaltender Scott Ratzlaff. Making up the rest of the group up front are Bradly Nadeau, Jett Luchanko, Luca Pinelli, Berkly Catton, Ethan Gauthier, Calum Ritchie, Tanner Howe, Cole Beaudoin and Mathieu Cataford. Nadeau didn’t attend selection camp in Ottawa this week, but was guaranteed a spot after being made available by the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes from their American Hockey League affiliate. Canada’s defence corps also includes Andrew Gibson, Sam Dickinson, Caden Price, Sawyer Mynio and Beau Akey. The hockey powerhouse’s three-headed crease contingent is made up of goaltenders Jack Ivankovic — another 17-year-old eligible for June’s NHL draft — Carter George and Carson Bjarnason. “We believe we have assembled a competitive and talented roster that will give us the best opportunity to win a gold medal on home ice,” Hockey Canada’s Peter Anholt, who leads the under-20 program’s management group, said in a statement. “We look forward to them wearing the Maple Leaf with pride.” The Canadians, who will be looking to add to a record 20 gold medals at the annual showcase, were ousted in last year’s quarterfinals thanks to a last-minute loss to Czechia. Among the other notable cuts Friday were Calgary Flames defence prospect Zayne Parekh and Beckett Sennecke, who was selected No. 3 overall by the Anaheim Ducks at the 2024 draft. Both players were late injury additions for selection camp and are eligible to try out again next year. Canada will now hold training camp in Petawawa, Ont., before pre-tournament games against Switzerland, Sweden and Czechia. The hosts open Group A at the Canadian Tire Centre, home of the NHL’s Ottawa Senators, on Boxing Day against Finland. The defending champions United States, Latvia and Germany make up the rest of the field. Group B at TD Place, home of the Ontario Hockey League’s Ottawa 67’s, includes Sweden, Czechia, Slovakia, Switzerland and Kazakhstan. Russia remains banned by the International Ice Hockey Federation due to that country’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Ottawa last hosted the world juniors in 2009 when Canada defeated Sweden to secure a record-tying fifth straight gold. Cameron, who guided the country atop the podium in 2022 after winning silver in 2011, was an assistant coach on the staff of the late Pat Quinn at that tournament 15 years ago in the nation’s capital. “This group of 25 players is excited for the opportunity to wear the Maple Leaf in front of Canadian fans in Ottawa, and to represent their country in our quest to win a gold medal,” he said in a statement. “This is a great accomplishment for these players and their families. “We know they will enjoy the world juniors experience while bringing the competitiveness needed for us to be successful and accomplish our goal.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 13, 2024.Jakarta: Indonesia’s new leader, President Prabowo Subianto, is seeking closer cooperation with the UAE on Jakarta’s industrialization efforts as he made his first official trip to Abu Dhabi since taking office last month. Indonesia’s relations with the UAE grew under former President Joko Widodo, who in 2021 secured a more than $46 billion investment commitment from the Gulf state. The two countries signed a free trade deal a year later, which came into force last September. The UAE was Prabowo’s last stop in his first foreign trip since becoming Indonesia’s new leader in October. “Now that I have earned the trust from my people to lead Indonesia, I want to continue our good relations,” Prabowo told UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan during their first official meeting in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Jakarta’s priorities are focused on defense, food security and energy security, he said, adding that the government also wants to implement a downstream policy that includes domestic processing of raw materials. “This means we want to perform a massive industrialization,” Prabowo said. “In this context, we see that the UAE and Indonesia have similar priorities. We can work together across different sectors and we want to invite the UAE to actively participate in our economy.” The two leaders also presided over the signing of several agreements as part of their meeting, covering areas such as technology, renewable energy, infrastructure and health. “They agreed to increase trade between the two countries, specifically by optimizing the utilization of Indonesia-UAE CEPA,” Indonesian foreign ministry spokesperson Roy Soemirat told Arab News on Sunday. “President Prabowo welcomed the UAE president’s invitation to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure and collaboration in international forums to resolve global issues, including peaceful conflict resolution.” Prabowo’s visit to Abu Dhabi was his second this year, following a trip in May as president-elect. He was concluding his first overseas trip as president, which also included stops in China, the US, and the UK.

gave a fun twist to the annual tradition of sharing a list, which summarizes the most listened to artists and songs of the last 365 days, by posting a handful of mirror selfies on X. In response to a user who wrote: "Did you hear we were doing a mirror-wrapped selfie? Is this true?", Paige replied with a short, blunt phrase: . Paige then in front of a mirror that have her followers going crazy, with up to 3.5 million views and many likes. Paige Spiranac's viral photos In the snapshots, Spiranac, who has one million followers on the platform, can be seen modeling a while in another of the photos she wears a . A third photo is a bathroom selfie while wearing a , a style she wore in May to celebrate the launch of the 2024 edition of . 31-year-old Spiranac was one of several SI Swim models to appear on a cover this year as one of the iconic publication's "legends". A special year for the golf influencer 2024 has been a special year for Spiranac, who was announced on Friday as a member of the , which is made up of the best golf content creators "who will meet periodically with members of the media, marketing and communications team to develop shared content, strategies for content development and fan engagement," according to 's website. "In 2015 I went viral and that catapulted my social media journey. Back then, there weren't golf content creators on social media. Over these last 9 years, it's been incredible to share my love for this amazing game with so many people," Spiranac posted Friday on X in a statement, reported . "I am proud of the path I paved in golf and how far this industry has grown with so many talented creators sharing a common goal. Being on the Creator Council is an honor and I am so excited to continue to do my part to grow the game!" "I played more this year than I have in a long time and honestly played better than ever. I've always loved golf, but it's been a love/hate relationship that I'm sure we can all relate to at times hahaha. "My scores were always tied to my self-esteem and playing just wasn't that fun. Until this year. I'm so passionate about the game and should have shared more of that here! I'm going to do that in the future," Paige concluded.

President Joe Biden delivered an important speech to the nation after the sudden and dramatic exit of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on December 8. The beleaguered leader fled Syria as rebel forces, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham coalition, seized the capital, Damascus, which marked the collapse of his regime after weeks of fast territorial losses. Assad’s flight to Moscow, allegedly in the face of the advancing opposition, has seen a significant shift in the Middle East’s geopolitical structure. In his address, Biden reflected on the historical nature of the developments in Syria. According to the President, the accelerated advance of rebels and the weakening of crucial backers of the Assad government, including Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah, became decisive factors for the collapse of the Syrian government. The United States is yet to be clear about Assad’s whereabouts; however, Biden confirmed that the reports being closely monitored have Moscow appearing to be his likely haven. We are seeing a new chapter of West Asia,” Biden said. “This hour is an important moment for the region.” Important Highlights Of Biden’s Speech Assad Must Be Haulted Before Court: Biden firmly declared that now that Assad’s government had been toppled, the former leader must be held responsible for his actions throughout his rule over Syria . On being asked questions about Assad’s future, Biden was clear: “Assad should be held accountable for the suffering he inflicted on the Syrian people.” Engagement With All Syrian Groups: Looking ahead, Biden stressed that the United States would work with all Syrian factions to help build a peaceful and democratic transition away from Assad’s regime. “We will engage with all Syrian groups, including those involved in the United Nations-led process, to ensure that Syria moves toward a future of independence and sovereignty,” he said. A Historic Opportunity For Justice: Biden described the Assad regime collapse as a not only a political development but a “fundamental act of justice” for Syrian people, who have witnessed years of violence and oppression under the regime of his masterminds. “This fall of the Assad regime represents a historic opportunity for the people of Syria to reclaim their future,” he said. Changing The Equation Of Power: We shifted the balance of power in the Middle East. In a bold statement, Biden credited the United States and its allies with having “shifted the balance of power in the Middle East .” “For the first time,” Biden said, “Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah can no longer defend Assad’s stranglehold on power.” He added that the international community collectively had weakened Assad’s position and his ability to depend on external support. ALSO READ | Trump Could Pardon January 6 Rioters On ‘First Day’—Who Else Is On His List?

Brisbane news live: Voters think PM is weak as support for Labor slashed againPARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain retained a six-point lead at the top of Ligue 1 after a labored 3-0 home win over Toulouse on Friday. The defending champion dominated the first half but it took until the 35th minute to open the scoring. Young Portuguese midfielder João Neves spun to meet a cross from the right and struck a superb half volley from just outside the box. Lucas Beraldo got a second with six minutes remaining when he pounced on loose ball and fired home. Vitinha made it 3-0 in stoppage time when he showed fine footwork inside the box to finish off a quick counterattack. The scoreline was harsh on Toulouse, which came into the game in a more even second half. Only Vitinha’s last-gasp tackle stopped Zakaria Aboukhlal from equalizing after 69 minutes and then Shavy Babicka blazed over from close range a minute later when he should have hit the target. The win was a confidence boost for Luis Enrique’s side ahead of next Tuesday’s Champions League encounter at Bayern Munich. PSG lies in 25th place in the 36-team Champions League table with one win in four matches and outside the playoff spots. The win came immediately after second-placed Monaco beaten Brest 3-2 to briefly close the gap at the top to three points. Brest, which faces Barcelona next week in the Champions League, turned in another inconsistent French league performance and not the sparkling form it has shown in Europe. Brest has struggled in Ligue 1, where it remains 12th, but shone with three wins from four in its first ever Champions League campaign. It was behind after just five minutes on Friday when Maghnes Akliouche scored with a superb airborne volley, and 2-0 down after 24 minutes thanks to Aleksandr Golovin. The Russian striker seized on a poor pass just outside the Brest penalty area and his low shot was perfectly placed to sneak in off the post and give him his first goal in nine league appearances. On-loan Brighton striker Abdallah Sima used his 1.88-meter frame to outjump the Monaco defense four minutes into the second half and cut the deficit but Akliouche restored Monaco’s two-goal cushion when he brilliantly finished a quick counterattack in stoppage time. Ludovic Ajorque got a second for Brest in the sixth minute of added time but it was not enough in a second half most notable for the red card shown to Brest coach Éric Roy. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer