Home | DA slams attempts to boot Gwarube out of office The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it rejects any attempt in what it has termed as a “faction of the ANC” which is allegedly encouraging President Cyril Ramaphosa to dismiss its member and Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube as well as other DA-affiliated Ministers “for conducting their jobs. “Doing so would signal an end to the Government of National Unity (GNU),” party leader John Steenhuisen said in a statement released on Sunday. Steenhuisen’s comments come amid vast criticism levelled against the DA on its position regarding the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act , including Gwarube’s absence when Ramaphosa officially signed the Act into law back in September. Last month, the DA said Clause 4 and 5 of the Act “gives too much authority to provincial governments and takes away too much of our democratic rights as parents.” Steenhuisen further addressed the “misinformation” around the consultation process since the law was enacted . “During this time, the minister has met with members from Solidarity, and the Presidency, at NEDLAC after a dispute was lodged by the Union. This process is entirely separate from the consultation process, and conflating the two is misleading, and factually incorrect. This was a mandatory process, in terms of the law, to prevent strike action arising out of the dispute. The outcome of this engagement was a settlement, signed by the Minister of Basic Education, the Presidency, and the Union,” he says. He adds: “The fact that the Presidency has now distanced itself from this legislated process, which they were party to, is as disgraceful, as it is confusing.” He says the party supports the process followed by Gwarube “as she was fulfilling her responsibilities.” SABC © 2024HMD’s new smartphone claims to offer an “easy" way to change a broken display—a common mobile phone damage—and repairs in India and abroad. While it may not bring modularity to other aspects—such as the ability to change or upgrade performance elements—its other key pitch is a swappable back panel that could let users choose various functions depending on what they would prefer. The company currently has two options available—one with an LED light ring for creators, and another with an integrated gaming controller. However, its success will depend on purpose-built third-party accessories. Also read | The idea of a modular phone isn’t new, and is intended to give consumers the kind of flexibility that self-configurable desktop personal computers give. Previous modular phones have attempted to make various elements easily replaceable—in some experiments, the processor itself. The idea is to let users custom-configure a device based on preferences, without completely discarding an old device. Many have looked at modular phones as a way to reduce e-waste volumes, too, while others have suggested that modularity may bring phones even closer to standalone cameras with interchangeable optics. Also read | One of the earliest was Phonebloks in 2013, which worked like PCs. Google’s Project Ara was the biggest, pitching a fully customizable $50 phone, before failing in 2016. That year, LG sold its G5 with swappable components. The following year saw Motorola’s Z2, followed by Android founder Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone 1. None was successful by volume. Also read | Smartphones are made at scale in order to optimize costs. With modularity, each component increases the cost as they need to be individually stocked based on demand. The success of modular phones depends on the kind of support for components and accessories that they get from the third-party market—none of the attempts has received extensive support. Modularity also failed to add to the smartphone usage experience and, coupled with the high cost, never made it to mainstream markets at scale. Also read | India has been evaluating a framework for the right to affordable repair in electronics. With brands looking to tie users down, most gadgets have little to no self-repairability—and often need to be entirely replaced. India does not yet have a right to repair law, but its viability is being explored by the consumer affairs ministry. A greater degree of modularity, including self-repair kits, could thus be standardized if multiple nations manage to establish laws. Brands may push back, since this may hurt patents.

MALAGA (AP) – Not surprisingly, Rafael Nadal couldn’t take a step around the grounds of the Davis Cup Final 8 in recent days without hearing requests for a handshake or a selfie. And that was just from the other professional tennis players, to speak nothing of the fans. The significance of Nadal’s retirement is lost on no one inside or outside the sport he is walking away from at age 38 after a litany of injuries, and for all of the well-documented success he enjoyed, his greatest legacy might be the way he inspired other players. The 22-time Grand Slam champion and all-time great of the game lost the last match of his career as Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands in the quarter-finals as Tuesday turned to Wednesday. The last man to face – and beat – Nadal, 80th-ranked Botic van de Zandschulp, who is 29, spoke after his 6-4, 6-4 victory about idolising the Spaniard. Many current players grew up watching Nadal, admiring him for his skill – from the big, topspin left-handed forehands to the pinpoint volleys and everything in between – and his relentless nature, his commitment to seeking improvement and, maybe most of all, his off-court humility. A man walks in front a banner reading in Spanish: ‘Thank you Rafa’ at the Martin Carpena Sport Arena in Malaga, southern Spain. PHOTO: AP Rafael Nadal bites the trophy, after defeating Tomas Berdych in the men’s singles final on the Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon in 2010. PHOTO: AP ABOVE & BELOW: Team Europe’s Roger Federer and Nadal react during their Laver Cup doubles match against Team World’s Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe at the O2 arena in London in 2022; and Nadal waves during a tribute to his career at the end of the quarter-final doubles match between Netherlands and Spain. PHOTO: AP PHOTO: AP Spain’s tennis players Carlos Alcaraz and Nadal during a training session. PHOTO: AP He set an example for others, from contemporaries Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic or Serena Williams, to members of the following generations, including heir apparent Carlos Alcaraz. “I was a big Rafa fan. Used to wear all his kits, his shoes, everything. A lot of neon colours,” said Ben Shelton, a 22-year-old member of the United States (US) team that faced Australia yesterday, when the other quarter-final is defending champion Italy and No 1-ranked Jannik Sinner against Argentina. “And being a lefty, he’s a guy that I have always kind of watched and tried to learn things from. One of those perfect examples of how to do things on and off the court, how to handle the press, how to win with class, how to lose with class.” That sentiment was echoed by player after player, many of whom were thrilled to be on-site for his farewell. “For him to have this as his finishing point, it’s an honour for the event,” said Yannick Hanfmann, part of the German squad that defeated Canada 2-0 on Wednesday and will meet the Netherlands in the semi-finals today. “He’s present everywhere. In the training area, when he’s walking around, you see the people looking and trying to get some pictures, here and there. He’s got this aura that already was big, but now that this is the end, it’s maybe more important.” Hanfmann and others were struck by Nadal’s dedication to chasing every shot down. By a refusal to accept defeat, no matter the deficit. By his longevity and consistency – nearly 18 full years in a row ranked in the top 10; 10 consecutive years with at least one major title – and his dizzying peaks, including the 14 French Open championships that earned him the ‘King of Clay’ nickname. His unfailing politeness, seen in such gestures as when he would say goodbye to every volunteer on his way out of a tournament or, just recently, when he arrived at Spain’s team news conference and made a beeline for the stenographer to shake the hand of the person who would be typing up the transcript of the Q-and-A session for reporters. “The titles, the numbers, are there, so people probably know that, but the way I would like to be remembered is as a good person from a small village in Mallorca,” Nadal said during a tear-filled post-match ceremony at the sold-out Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena, where thousands serenaded him with a chorus of “Raaaa-faaa! Raaaa-faaa!” “Just a kid that followed their dreams,” he said, ” (and) worked as hard as possible.” No opponent, or any observer for that matter, could ever question his effort, even as injury after injury made things tougher, especially over the past two seasons. No one ever doubted his drive to get better. “I really will miss watching him on court,” said Iga Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion and long an unabashed fan of Nadal’s. “Honestly, he was the only player I watched, so I don’t know if I’m going to watch tennis at all now. He’s a huge inspiration.” That last word, or a variation of it, was used over and over again as tributes to Nadal were offered. So were “intensity” and “passion”, “grit” and “role model”. “For me,” said Alcaraz, a 21-year-old Spaniard with four major trophies, “it’s difficult to accept that Rafael Nadal is going to retire, honestly.” – Howard FendrichBalancing Tech Growth: A Playbook For Jordan

UConn head coach Dan Hurley insists he's not overvaluing Wednesday night's game between his 25th-ranked Huskies and No. 15 Baylor in Storrs, Conn. Sure, it comes on the heels of the two-time reigning national champion Huskies (5-3) responding to losing all three games during the Maui Invitational with a blowout victory over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. UConn, which had won 17 consecutive games entering the Maui tournament, fell 23 spots from No. 2 to nearly out of the Associated Press Top 25 poll released Monday. "I think it's such a long season and we're eight games in," Hurley said when asked about facing the Bears. "Our performance in Maui shocked the college basketball world and the sports world, and obviously a lot went on there." "I don't think it's a must-win game in Game Nine of the season, but it's an opportunity to play in Gampel (Pavilion), where we play great and are very comfortable, and we know we're gonna have a great crowd." "We also know we're playing a top-level team, so it's a big game for us and it's a big game for them." Wednesday's game signifies the start of a tough stretch in UConn's schedule. The Huskies will visit Texas on Sunday and challenge No. 7 Gonzaga in New York on Dec. 14 before beginning Big East play on Dec. 18 against Xavier, which fell from No. 22 to out of the poll on Monday. But let's go back to Saturday's 99-45 dismantling of the Hawks. Jaylin Stewart started in place of the injured Alex Karaban (head) and joined Liam McNeeley by scoring 16 points to put UConn back in the win column. Solo Ball contributed 12 points, Aidan Mahaney had 11 and Tarris Reed Jr. (10 points, 12 rebounds) and Jayden Ross (10 points, 10 rebounds) each recorded a double-double. "This experience they're getting, (Stewart), Jayden Ross, Solo Ball, these guys are going to keep getting better and better," Hurley said. "Jaylin Stewart has flashed. That Memphis game (in which he scored 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting), he flashed a lot in that one. "... These sophomores are just going to keep getting better and better. That's why I do think we do need the grace and support of our people here at UConn. Because they're going to be such different players in January and February." Coming off a split in the Bahamas, Baylor (5-2) bounced back from a 77-62 setback to then-No. 11 Tennessee on Nov. 22 with a decisive 91-60 victory over New Orleans last Wednesday. "I know we're all a little tired," Bears coach Scott Drew said. "Whenever you come back from the Bahamas and a trip like that, the first game, you can be playing in mud. And I think the guys did a pretty good job, for the most part." Jayden Nunn drained six of his seven 3-pointers in the first half and finished with a season-high 23 points to power Baylor past the Privateers. Robert Wright III scored 18 points, Jeremy Roach had 17 and Miami transfer Norchad Omier recorded his third consecutive double-double after finishing with 12 points and a season-high 13 rebounds. --Field Level MediaThe state government will commission a new mobile filtration plant to clean up tap-water supplies in the Blue Mountains that have been tainted by a plume of cancer-linked “forever chemicals”. The additional filtration is already being installed at the Cascade Water Filtration Plant in Katoomba, which supplies drinking water to nearly 50,000 residents across the area on the World Heritage List. A new mobile water filtration plant will be installed at Katoomba to remove cancer-linked PFAS contaminants from tap-water supplies. Credit: Wolter Peeters The plant will deploy granular activated carbon and ion exchange resin technology to purify the water. The per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS) were discovered at elevated levels in Blue Mountains drinking-water supplies after the state government was pressured into testing by a Herald investigation in June. The article challenged authorities’ assumptions there were “no known PFAS hotspots in our drinking-water catchments” . After initially dismissing the Herald’s reporting, authorities quietly commissioned tests that revealed the true extent of contamination. Levels have been detected in the Cascade Water Filtration Plant that would breach Australia’s proposed new drinking-water guidelines for forever chemicals, set to be finalised by April next year. The new filtration technologies are expected to significantly reduce PFAS levels and ensure Sydney Water can comply with the new guidelines. “It is important that communities are confident in the knowledge that they have access to safe and secure water, and this new technology will help us in those efforts,” NSW Minister for Water Rose Jackson said. “We will continue to support our water authorities across the state to deliver the highest-quality drinking water to every home and business.” Jon Dee, who leads the local STOP-PFAS action group, saw the move as proof the state government knew it needed to act to make the region’s drinking water safe again. “This is a great win for the Blue Mountains community and The Sydney Morning Herald’s push to reduce our community’s exposure to forever chemicals,” he said. NSW Water Minister Rose Jackson. Credit: Flavio Brancaleone The source of the contamination in the drinking water is yet to be identified, but independent tests have linked it to a 1992 petrol tanker crash on the Great Western Highway. The plant is expected to be fully operational by the end of this year. Granular activated carbon traps PFAS contaminants due to its porous structure, while ion exchange resin swaps unwanted ions, such as PFAS, with safer ions. “While PFAS treatment is still an evolving field, we are leading the way with new ideas, such as this one, to ensure the continued delivery of world-class drinking water across the Sydney Water network,” Sydney Water managing director Roch Cheroux said. Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. 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PGE CEO Patricia Poppe sells $1.15 million in stockKUWAIT: Challenges facing Kuwait’s 730,000 domestic workers should be at the forefront when marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, said Mazen AboulHosn, Chief of Mission for the International Organization for Migration (IOM), citing ILO statistics. “Some workers fear filing complaints due to potential job loss, while employers might unintentionally violate rights because they are uninformed,” AboulHosn explained in an interview with Kuwait Times on the sidelines of the “Orange the World” panel discussion hosted by the United Nations on Sunday. He addressed the widespread lack of awareness about workers’ rights and the available support mechanisms among both domestic workers and employers. Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Al-Sabah, Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs, reinforced Kuwait’s commitment to protecting women and families. A key achievement she highlighted was the enactment of Law No 16 of 2020 on Domestic Violence Protection, which provides a legal foundation for safeguarding women’s rights. “This law establishes shelters offering comprehensive services for domestic violence survivors, including psychological, social, and legal assistance, while maintaining strict confidentiality,” she said. “Additionally, hotlines have been launched to report incidents and provide immediate support, and protective orders are issued to safeguard victims, with strict penalties for violations. Laws ‘should evolve’ While AboulHosn acknowledged the legal frameworks Kuwait has in place to address women’s issues and domestic workers’ rights, he emphasized that improvements are still needed. For example, if future revisions of Kuwait’s domestic violence law were to be made, he suggested that they could include provisions offering greater protections for domestic workers. “Laws are not set in stone; they should evolve with emerging needs,” Aboulhosn said. For the laws to be effectively implemented, he believes it requires time and feedback from the workers themselves, particularly given the large size of this population. Aboulhosn also highlighted the language barrier as another factor hindering the effective implementation of the law for migrant workers. Therefore, he noted that various entities, including the Kuwait Human Rights Society, the Kuwait Trade Union Federation, and the Public Authority for Manpower, are working to expand language services. “It’s not just in English or Arabic; they are extending these services to accommodate a diverse population, including workers from the Philippines, Nepal, and many other countries.” Role of education Sheikha Jawaher also emphasized that law enforcement personnel undergo specialized training to ensure the law’s fair and effective application. She further noted Kuwait’s commitment to collaborating with civil society organizations to raise awareness about combating violence against women and creating a secure environment that guarantees their protection and support. Dr. Lubna Al-Kazi, Professor at Kuwait University and Founder of the Women’s Research & Studies Center, highlighted the crucial role of education in addressing gender-based violence. “Educating women about their rights is very important,” she said. “Without knowledge of their rights, many women will not take advantage of the protections available under the law.” She pointed out that despite the high prevalence of violence—one in three women is exposed to it—nine out of ten victims do not report the incidents. Dr. Al-Kazi stressed that prevention is key, not just intervention. “We don’t need to wait for victims to appear; we need to prevent them,” she said, underscoring the importance of early education. In her work at the university, she encourages students to bring their parents to awareness sessions, believing that “the mother is the invisible hand” in shaping attitudes and behavior. By educating mothers about their role in fostering respect and preventing violence within families, the ripple effect can extend throughout society, creating a safer and more informed community.

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ESPN analyst Greg McElroy recently reviewed the first-round matchups of the College Football Playoff following the release of the official bracket. While McElroy sided with the betting favorite in most of the first-round games, he believes one matchup calls for an upset. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Thanks for the feedback.Matt Gaetz says he won't return to Congress next year after withdrawing name for attorney general WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz is not coming back to Congress. The Florida Republican said Friday he has no intention of serving another term in the House now that he is no longer President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general. Gaetz withdrew as the nominee this week amid growing fallout from the allegations of sexual conduct against him. Gaetz denies the allegations. Gaetz didn't lay out his plans now that he's out of office, saying only, “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch." After Gaetz's withdrawal on Thursday, Trump named former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department. Vance takes on a more visible transition role, working to boost Trump's most contentious picks WASHINGTON (AP) — After several weeks working behind closed doors, Vice President-elect JD Vance returned to Capitol Hill this week in a new, more visible role. He's been helping Donald Trump’s most contentious Cabinet picks try to win confirmation in the Senate, where he has served for the last two years. Vance spent part of Wednesday at the Capitol with Rep. Matt Gaetz sitting in on meetings with Trump’s controversial choice for attorney general. On Thursday, Vance was back, this time accompanying Pete Hegseth. Vance is expected to accompany other nominees for meetings over the coming weeks as he tries to leverage the two years he has spent in the Senate to help push through Trump’s picks. Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, from the Amish to Chabad Donald Trump’s lock on the white evangelical vote is legendary, but he didn't focus exclusively on large religious voter blocs. He and his allies also wooed smaller religious groups, away from the mainstream. He posted a tribute to Coptic church members on social media and met with members of Assyrians for Trump — two smaller Christian communities with Middle Eastern roots. He visited the grave of the revered late leader of an Orthodox Jewish movement. His allies sought votes from the separatist Amish community. While Trump won decisively, the outreaches reflected aggressive campaigning in what was expected to be a tight race. NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new hypersonic missile KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks Tuesday after Russia attacked a central city with a hypersonic ballistic missile that escalated the nearly 33-month-old war. Ukraine's parliament canceled a session Friday over the security threat. In a stark warning to the West, President Vladimir Putin said in a nationally televised speech Thursday that the attack with the intermediate-range Oreshnik missile was retaliation for Kyiv’s use of U.S. and British longer-range missiles capable of striking deeper into Russian territory. Putin said Russia is launching production of the Oreshnik, saying it's so powerful that several of them fitted with conventional warheads could be as devastating as a strike with strategic — or nuclear — weapons. Texas education board approves optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ education board has voted to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools. The approval Friday follows other Republican-led states that have pushed this year to give religion a larger presence in public classrooms. The curriculum adopted by the Texas State Board of Education is optional for schools to adopt, but they’ll receive additional funding if they do so. Parents and teachers who opposed the curriculum say the lessons will alienate students of other faith backgrounds. Supporters argue the Bible is a core feature of American history and that teaching it will enrich learning. 2 convicted in human smuggling case after Indian family froze to death on US-Canada border FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) — A jury has convicted two men of charges related to human smuggling for their roles in an international operation that led to the deaths of a family of Indian migrants who froze while trying to cross the Canada-U.S. border during a 2022 blizzard. Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand each faced four charges related to human smuggling before being convicted on Friday. Patel is an Indian national. Shand is an American from Florida. They were arrested after the family froze while trying to cross the desolate border during a 2022 blizzard. Storm inundates Northern California with rain, heavy snow. Thousands remain in the dark in Seattle HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — Heavy rain from a major storm prompted evacuations from communities near a Northern California river that forecasters say could break its banks Friday, as the storm keeps dumping heavy snow in the region's mountains where some ski resorts opened for the season. The storm reached the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands before moving through Northern California, where several roads were closed due to flooding and strong winds toppled some trees. Forecasters are warning about the risk of flash flooding and rockslides in areas north of San Francisco as the region was inundated by this season’s strongest atmospheric river. Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya WASHINGTON (AP) — Using drones and Google Earth imagery, archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old network of earthen canals in what’s now Belize. The research published Friday in Science Advances shows that long before the ancient Maya built temples, their predecessors were already altering the landscape of Central America’s Yucatan peninsula. The ancient fish canals were used to channel and catch freshwater species such as catfish. These structures were used for around 1,000 years — including during the “formative” period when the Maya began to settle in permanent farming villages and a distinctive culture started to emerge. California case is the first confirmed bird flu infection in a US child Health officials are confirming bird flu in a California child — the first reported case in a U.S. minor. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced confirmatory test results on Friday. Officials say the child had mild symptoms, was treated with antiviral medication and is recovering. The child’s infection brings the reported number of U.S. bird flu cases this year to 55, including 29 in California. State officials have said the child lives in Alameda County, which includes Oakland, and attends day care, but released no other details. Brazilian police formally accuse former President Bolsonaro and aides of alleged 2022 coup attempt SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Police have formally accused former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people of attempting a coup to keep him in office after his electoral defeat in the 2022 elections. The findings are to be delivered Thursday to Brazil’s Supreme Court, which will refer them to Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet, who will either formally charge Bolsonaro and put the former president on trial or toss the investigation. The former right-wing president has denied all claims he tried to stay in office after his narrow electoral defeat in 2022 to his rival, leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro has faced a series of legal threats since then.

Ruben Amorim says he is “the smiling one” but Manchester United’s new head coach warned he can be ruthless when he needs to be. The 39-year-old takes charge for the first time in Sunday’s Premier League trip to promoted Ipswich having been confirmed as Erik ten Hag’s successor at the beginning of November. Amorim has made a positive impression since starting work at the United in an international fortnight that ended with an impressive first appearance in front of the media. ? Ipswich Town.?️ Portman Road.⏰ 16:30 GMT. ? We will be there. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/0eHCSDYmhE — Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 21, 2024 The Portuguese was gregarious, engaging and smiley throughout Friday’s press conference but that warmth comes with a ruthlessness edge if players do not adhere to his approach. “You can be the same person,” head coach Amorim said. “Be a positive person that can understand this is one place to be, then there is the dressing room, there are some places to have fun, there are some places to work hard. “So, I can be ruthless when I have to be. If you think as a team, I will be the nicest guy you have ever seen. If there is someone just thinking about himself, I will be a different person. “I’m not that type of guy that wants to show that he is the boss. “They will feel it in the small details, that I can be the smiling one but then when we have a job to do I will be a different person, and they understand that.” The Scot retired as a Premier League champion in 2013 and the Red Devils have failed to launch a sustained title bid since adding that 20th top-flight crown. Asked about whether he will lean on Ferguson to understand the history of United and whether he has met him, Amorim said: “No, not yet. I didn’t have that opportunity. “It’s hard to copy someone, so I have to be me. Of course I’m not the best person in here to show the history of Manchester United. “It should be the club first and also me because I’m always paying attention on those details and try to focus our players in the history of the club, not the recent history. “You have to be very demanding. This is a club that needs to win, has to win, so we have to show that to our players but it’s a different time. Manchester United have not won the title since Sir Alex Ferguson was manager (PA) “I have to have a different approach, but I can also be demanding with a different approach, so that is my focus.” Like Ferguson in 1986, Amorim starts life at United in the November of a season that started with a paltry points tally. The 39-year-old acknowledges the timing makes “it’s so much harder” for him to imprint his style at a club whose youth foundations look in safe hands. “It’s the project of Manchester United,” Amorim said. “Nowadays, you need young guys, guys from the academy for everything. “To bring that history of the club because they feel the club in a different way. “So, everything is connected. I will try to help all the players, especially the young ones.” Amorim’s first match will be a fascinating watch for onlookers, who have kept a particularly close eye on his work during his farewell to Sporting Lisbon. The Portuguese managed three final matches after being confirmed as United head coach, including a 4-1 Champions League win against Manchester City. Ruben Amorim led Sporting to victory over Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the Champions League (PA) “I think it’s a problem for everybody here, but we have so much to do, we cannot focus on anyone,” Amorim said. “We just have to focus on our club, improve our club and not focus on the other clubs, so let’s focus on Manchester United. “It’s amazing (the test) – if you can beat that team it’s a good sign but, like I said, we are focused on Manchester United.”BRITS brace themselves for more Baltic weather as a -6C freezing fog hits the north with snow set to fall just before Christmas. Storm Darragh has barely blown over but The Met Office has already issued another slew of yellow weather warnings. Across parts of Scotland a freezing fog will arrive, covering Glasgow, starting today until 11am tomorrow. The warning stated: "Areas of freezing fog will continue to make travel conditions rather difficult overnight and Wednesday morning." Temperatures will reach down to -6C in some areas with light wind also cautioned. This means that public services might be delayed or even cancelled, with slower journey times in general. Cyclists are more at risk on the roads with the chill exacerbating any icy patches along the tarmac. Slippery roads might also affect cars, motorbikes and any other road vehicle. The yellow warning issues to Glasgow has a medium likelihood and a low impact - meaning if you're in the area you are likely to be affected by fog, but it might not be too extreme. It covers central Glasgow as well as some areas further out including Lanark, Alexandria, Cumbernauld, and parts of Stirling. These parts could get frosty and even face some snow over the long nights with "widespread frost under prolonged cloud break" according to the Met Office. Nowhere else in the UK has been issued any weather warning following Storm Darragh but flood warnings remain in place. Brits have also been warned it will "be breezy" in other areas of the UK but by Wednesday it should clear up for most. This comes as the wreckage of storm Darragh continues to shock the country, with two deaths from falling trees on Saturday. The fourth named storm of the season brought strong winds to many parts of the country over the weekend with millions warned to stay indoors. Thousands were left without power and flights, trains, and buses were cancelled for safety reasons. Entertainment fixtures, like football, were also cancelled for both travel and safety reasons. As what will happen over Christmas, the Met Office has said on Wednesday 25 December there will be unsettled conditions. The forecaster warned of frosts and fog, with strong gusts winds and drizzle moving up from the southeast. On Christmas week, the Met Office revealed some Brits can expect the white stuff to fall. The forecaster's long range weather forecast from December 22 to January 5 reads: "Some sleet and snow is also likely at times, especially on high ground in the north." Unfortunately most are more likely to get a wet Christmas than a white one. According to the Met Office Driving safely in fog Foggy conditions can make it difficult to see the road ahead, be prepared for this by following these simple steps: How does fog affect flights and ferry crossings Fog can affect schedules for flights and ferry crossings. People cope better with delays or cancellations when they follow some small and easy steps: How to avoid transport delays Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays on your journey by following this two-step checklist: