Burt, the huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in the movie “Crocodile Dundee” and continued to impress visitors with his fiery temper and commanding presence, has died. Burt died over the weekend, the Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, Australia , said. He was at least 90 years old. “Known for his independent nature, Burt was a confirmed bachelor — an attitude he made clear during his earlier years at a crocodile farm,” Crocosaurus Cove wrote in social media posts. “He wasn’t just a crocodile, he was a force of nature and a reminder of the power and majesty of these incredible creatures. While his personality could be challenging, it was also what made him so memorable and beloved by those who worked with him and the thousands who visited him over the years,” the aquarium wrote. A saltwater crocodile , Burt was estimated to be more than 5 meters (16 feet) long. He was captured in the 1980s in the Reynolds River and became one of the most well-known crocodiles in the world, according to Crocosaurus Cove. The 1986 movie stars Paul Hogan as the rugged crocodile hunter Mick Dundee. In the movie, American Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski) goes to fill her canteen in a watering hole when she is attacked by a crocodile, before being saved by Dundee. Burt is briefly shown lunging out of the water. But the creature shown in more detail as Dundee saves the day is apparently something else. The Internet Movie Database says the movie goofed by depicting an American alligator, which has a blunter snout. The Australian aquarium where Burt had lived since 2008 features a “Cage of Death” which it says is the nation's only crocodile dive. It said it planned to honor Burt's legacy with a commemorative sign “celebrating his extraordinary life and the stories and interactions he shared throughout his time at the park.” Nick Perry, The Associated Pressare online gambling sites legal 。

Ruling party member seats are vacant as they walked out of the National Assembly chamber before a parliamentary vote on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment vote against him after a whelming majority of governing party lawmakers boycotted parliament on Saturday. Most ruling People Power Party lawmakers left the National Assembly’s main chamber ahead of the impeachment vote over his declaration of martial law earlier this week, which was overturned in parliament a few hours later. The opposition bloc needed at least eight ruling party lawmakers in favor of the impeachment motion, which requires a two-thirds majority in the 300-seat parliament. Only two ruling party lawmakers are said to have voted for impeachment. The main opposition Democratic Party said it would push again for Yoon’s impeachment by holding an extraordinary National Assembly meeting as early as Dec. 11. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologizes for his botched attempt to impose martial law in a nationally televised speech on Dec. 7, 2024 Earlier in the day, Yoon apologized to the nation in his first public comments since his botched attempt to impose martial law threw the country into political chaos and led to calls for his impeachment. “I will not avoid the legal and political responsibility related to this martial law declaration,” Yoon said. Pressure on Yoon has mounted in the days since, with protesters and opposition figures demanding his impeachment. The vote came after Yoon declared emergency martial law on Tuesday night, banning all political activities and sending troops to take over the National Assembly. The opposition proposed impeaching Yoon, arguing that he had committed “insurgency” and other anti-constitutional crimes when he declared martial law. Protesters taking part in a rally calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, near the National Assembly in Seoul If an impeachment bill is passed at the next vote, Yoon will be suspended from office and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will fill in as leader. The Constitutional Court will then decide whether to reinstate or remove him – a process that could take up to 180 days. YOON’S FUTURE REMAINS UNCERTAIN Analysts said although he survived Saturday’s vote, Yoon’s future remains uncertain amid growing calls for his impeachment among citizens and even within the ruling camp. Special forces were entering the National Assembly to take over the parliament following President Yoon's declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024 People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon said it was “impossible for the president to carry on his normal duties.” Yoon’s surprise declaration of martial law lasted only six hours, until early Wednesday. He was forced to lift it following a vote in the Assembly to repeal the military rule. The short-lived martial law sparked outrage in the streets and concern among Korea's ally countries. The defense minister, who is said to have recommended Yoon declare martial law, has resigned. The national police are investigating accusations of treason and other related crimes over the declaration of martial law. The prosecution and the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials are also considering investigations. Before the impeachment vote, the parliament voted against a bill calling for a special counsel investigation into corruption allegations surrounding First Lady Kim Keon Hee. The bill, put to a revote after President Yoon vetoed it last month, was just two votes shy of the 200 votes for approval. Protesters taking part in a rally calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, near the National Assembly in Seoul ECONOMIC RAMIFICATIONS The political crisis rattled Korea’s financial markets on Wednesday in a knee-jerk reaction. Korean stock, bond and foreign exchange markets, however, have since remained relatively stable. On Friday, the Korean won retreated to 1,429.2 per dollar, marking its weakest point since Nov. 4, 2022 in domestic trading, although it recouped much of the losses on massive dollar-selling intervention. The benchmark Kospi index closed down 0.56% at 2,428.16 after declining to as low as 2,397.73, its lowest point in 13 months. Global credit ratings agencies largely maintained Korea’s current sovereign ratings but warned of downward pressure on the country’s economic credit if the crisis persists. “Downside risks would increase in the event of a protracted political crisis or if sustained political divisions erode policymaking effectiveness, economic outcomes or fiscal management,” Fitch Ratings said on Friday. Moody’s also echoed similar views. Korea’s finance minister and the central bank chief vowed to take necessary action to stabilize Asia’s fourth-largest economy. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok dismissed fears the country would fall into a recession next year as overdone. Bank Of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong also shrugged off concerns about the negative impact of the country's political risk on the economy. Write to So-Ram Jung and Jae-young Han at ram@hankyung.com In-Soo Nam edited this article.Missed Out on Nvidia? 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Thrivent Financial for Lutherans increased its holdings in Adient plc ( NYSE:ADNT – Free Report ) by 202.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 69,831 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 46,766 shares during the period. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans owned about 0.08% of Adient worth $1,576,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in ADNT. CWM LLC raised its stake in shares of Adient by 44.5% in the second quarter. CWM LLC now owns 1,439 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 443 shares during the last quarter. US Bancorp DE grew its holdings in Adient by 583.8% during the third quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 1,860 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after buying an additional 1,588 shares in the last quarter. Signaturefd LLC grew its holdings in Adient by 493.8% during the third quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 2,191 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after buying an additional 1,822 shares in the last quarter. KBC Group NV raised its position in Adient by 51.8% in the 3rd quarter. KBC Group NV now owns 3,328 shares of the company’s stock valued at $75,000 after buying an additional 1,136 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC bought a new position in Adient during the 1st quarter valued at $135,000. Institutional investors own 92.44% of the company’s stock. Adient Price Performance Adient stock opened at $19.23 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.11, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.98. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $20.95 and its 200 day simple moving average is $23.22. Adient plc has a 12 month low of $18.53 and a 12 month high of $37.19. The company has a market cap of $1.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 83.61, a PEG ratio of 0.32 and a beta of 2.18. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades ADNT has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Bank of America lowered shares of Adient from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and reduced their target price for the stock from $30.00 to $24.00 in a research note on Thursday, November 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $24.00 price objective on shares of Adient in a research report on Tuesday, September 10th. Barclays dropped their target price on shares of Adient from $29.00 to $24.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, August 8th. Wolfe Research started coverage on Adient in a report on Thursday, September 5th. They issued a “peer perform” rating for the company. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Adient from $31.00 to $27.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, August 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have given a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $24.38. Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on Adient About Adient ( Free Report ) Adient plc engages in the design, development, manufacture, and market of seating systems and components for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and light trucks. The company's automotive seating solutions include complete seating systems, frames, mechanisms, foams, head restraints, armrests, and trim covers. Recommended Stories Five stocks we like better than Adient What Are Growth Stocks and Investing in Them The Latest 13F Filings Are In: See Where Big Money Is Flowing Low PE Growth Stocks: Unlocking Investment Opportunities 3 Penny Stocks Ready to Break Out in 2025 3 Healthcare Dividend Stocks to Buy FMC, Mosaic, Nutrien: Top Agricultural Stocks With Big Potential Receive News & Ratings for Adient Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Adient and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to request the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to publish his assets to engender public trust, transparency and accountability. SERAP also asked President Tinubu to encourage Vice President Kashim Shettima, ministers, National Assembly leaders, state governors, and chairpersons of Nigeria’s 774 local government councils to follow suit. The foremost civil society organisation made the demands in an open letter to President Tinubu, dated December 28, 2024, signed by SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare. SERAP, which described the report that the President was considering asking the CCB to publish his assets as a welcome development, also said the move would signal his intention, willingness, and commitment to show leadership on the important public interest matter. It further maintained that President Tinubu’s contemplation would carry more weight if he promptly asked the CCB to publish his assets and encouraged others in leadership positions to do the same. The organisation noted that the secrecy surrounding asset declarations made by high-ranking public officials to the CCB continues to facilitate corruption at all levels of government, particularly across the country’s 36 States, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and within ministries, departments, and agencies of government (MDAs), as well as local government areas. SERAP stated that secrecy in asset declaration forms opens up the most significant opportunities for the misuse of public funds for personal gain and that if the President acted on its recommendation, it would reduce opportunities for corruption across all levels of government. It also pointed out that transparency and accountability at the state and local government levels will not occur without the President’s push for the immediate and effective implementation of the Supreme Court decision from July 11, 2024, which prevents state governors from seizing local government funds. The organisation insisted that requesting the CCB to publish his assets and encouraging his Vice President, ministers, the leadership of the National Assembly, state governors, and local government chairpersons to make similar requests “would promote and ensure public trust, transparency, and accountability.” SERAP stated that transparency and openness would also enhance public confidence in the integrity of high-ranking public officials and the government, ensuring that political authorities are honest in their services to the people.” The organisation stressed that despite the Supreme Court’s decision, it has been reported that several state governors continue to seize local government funds. SERAP further stated, “Your intent and commitment to promoting transparency in asset declarations should also include prioritising the immediate and effective implementation of the Supreme Court ruling. State governors should be held accountable for contempt of court as they continue to defy this judgment openly. “Implementing the Supreme Court ruling effectively will substantially reduce instances of state-level corruption and address allegations of mis-allocating local government funds, which are essential for vital public services. “Corruption directly impacts the lives and well-being of millions of Nigerians and erodes trust in public institutions. “Corruption is one of the most significant challenges to improving Nigeria’s democracy and rebuilding a transparent, accountable, and participatory governance system. One way that corrupt officials have perpetuated such practices is by concealing their assets. “Reports of corruption are widespread in many states and within federal ministries, agencies, and departments. The best measure of a nation’s progress toward transparency and accountability is full compliance with the rule of law. The law should command the highest respect, which includes state governors immediately adhering to the Supreme Court judgment and easing the collection of local government funds. “Nigeria’s democracy should be founded on transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law at all governmental levels. “Treating the Supreme Court ruling with contempt goes against any modern understanding of the rule of law and democracy and is counterproductive to efforts to hold state governors accountable for their alleged misuse of public funds. “The Nigerian Constitution of 1999 (as amended) recognizes the importance of citizens’ access to the details of assets declared with the CCB by public officials, as stated in Paragraph 3 (c) of Part 1 of its Third Schedule,” SERAP stated.

Zelensky demands response from allies as Putin threatens West with new missilePresident Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. said Monday that he vetoed more P194 billion worth of line items that are not consistent with his administration's priorities. Aside from that, some special provisions were also subjected to conditional implementation, meaning they would either require the issuance of guidelines and/or impose compliance with pertinent laws, policies, rules, and regulations. Veto is defined as the "power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions, enactments, etc., of another branch, especially the right of a president, governor, or other chief executive to reject bills passed by the legislature." Under the 1987 Constitution, every bill passed by Congress is subject to the President's approval or veto. EXPLAINER: How the President's veto works on the national budget Here is the list of line items that the President had vetoed as he signed the P6.326 trillion budget for fiscal year 2025: According to DPWH Secretary Manny Bonoan, the projects that had been vetoed are actually some of the projects that are not totally supportive of the administration's 8-Point Socioeconomic Agenda. Many of these projects need to be scrutinized and are not yet ready for implementation, Bonoan said. Meanwhile, the following are subject to conditional implementation: National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the 2025 General Appropriations Act supports the goals outlined in the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, including attaining the medium-term growth targets as approved by the Development Budget Coordination Committee. ''The budget prioritizes strategic investments and social services with substantial allocations to education, health and social welfare programs and infrastructure projects to boost growth and inclusion,'' Balisacan said in a press briefing. ''These investments are crucial for achieving the PDP’s targets related to human capital development and poverty reduction,'' he added. —AOL, GMA Integrated News

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Syrian government troops are battling insurgents inside Aleppo, the country's second-largest city, for the first time since 2016, according to state media — the most significant challenge in years to President Bashar al-Assad's rule over the war-torn country. It came after rebel fighters led by militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham broke through government defence lines in Aleppo on Friday , entering the city's western neighbourhoods with little resistance following a shock offensive launched earlier in the week from the countryside in the Aleppo and Idlib provinces. The insurgents took control of dozens of villages and towns along the way, including a strategic town south of Aleppo, and on Saturday claimed to control the entirety of Idlib province after capturing the city of Maraat Al-Numan, south of Idlib city. In Aleppo, Russian warplanes allied with the Syrian government are targeting rebel supply lines on the city's edge, with independent war monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights saying about 20 fighters had been killed in air strikes on rebel reinforcements. Thousands of civilians are now fleeing the city by car from the main Khanasir Athriya intersection, according to local residents, mostly heading to Latakia and Salamiya — government strongholds to the west and south. Schools and government offices in Aleppo were closed on Saturday as most people stayed indoors to avoid the fighting, according to Sham FM radio, a pro-government station. Bakeries, however, remained open. Insurgents use social media to show off territorial gains In a social media post, a number of insurgents were pictured outside the Aleppo citadel, a medieval palace in the old city centre which is one of the largest in the world. The rebels also posted mobile phone videos of themselves speaking to residents in their homes, seeking to reassure them they will cause no harm. State media, however, referring to the fighters as terrorists, said a number of them had been chased and arrested by government troops after posing for pictures near city landmarks. On a state TV morning show, commentators on Saturday said army reinforcements and Russia's assistance will eventually repel the insurgents, blaming Türkiye for supporting their push into the Aleppo and Idlib provinces. Russia's state news agency Tass also quoted Oleg Ignasyuk, a Russian defence ministry official coordinating in Syria, as saying Russian planes had targeted and killed 200 militants taking part in the offensive on Friday. It provided no further details. Rebel attack follows weeks of simmering tension Aleppo has not been attacked by opposition forces since they were ousted from eastern neighbourhoods in 2016 following a gruelling military campaign in which Syrian government forces were backed by Russia, Iran and its allied groups. The battle for Aleppo was a turning point in the country's long-running civil war, which began in 2011 following protests against Bashar al-Assad's rule. The latest rebel attack on Aleppo followed weeks of simmering low-level violence, including government attacks on opposition-held areas. Türkiye, which has backed Syrian opposition groups, failed in its diplomatic efforts to prevent the Syrian government attacks, which were seen as a violation of a 2019 agreement sponsored by Russia, Turkey and Iran to freeze the line of the conflict. The rebel offensive came as Iran-linked groups backing the Assad regime, primarily Lebanon's Hezbollah, have been preoccupied with their own battles at home. A ceasefire in Hezbollah's two-month war with Israel took effect on Wednesday , the day the Syrian opposition factions announced their offensive. Israel has also escalated its attacks against Hezbollah and Iran-linked targets in Syria over the past 70 days. ABC/Wires ABC

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