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Video of PM at Taylor Swift concert sparks outrageAutomotive Engineering Services Market: Expected USD 311.53B by 2031 12-04-2024 09:03 PM CET | Tourism, Cars, Traffic Press release from: SkyQuest Technology Automotive Engineering Services Market Scope: Key Insights : Automotive Engineering Services Market size was valued at USD 152 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 164.62 billion in 2023 to USD 311.53 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.30% during the forecast period (2024-2031). 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Top Firms Evaluated in the Global Automotive Engineering Services Market Research Report: Capgemini (France) AKKA Technologies (France) Tech Mahindra (India) IAV Automotive Engineering (Germany) HCL Technologies (India) Ricardo (UK) AVL (Austria) Bertrandt AG (Germany) Alten Group (France) L&T Technology Services (India) FEV (Germany) Key Aspects of the Report: Market Summary: The report includes an overview of products/services, emphasizing the global Automotive Engineering Services market's overall size. It provides a summary of the segmentation analysis, focusing on product/service types, applications, and regional categories, along with revenue and sales forecasts. Competitive Analysis: This segment presents information on market trends and conditions, analyzing various manufacturers. It includes data regarding average prices, as well as revenue and sales distributions for individual players in the market. 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It also includes projections for sales growth rates and pricing strategies for each regional market, such as: North America: United States, Canada, and Mexico Europe: Germany, France, UK, Russia, and Italy Asia-Pacific: China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia South America: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, etc. Middle East and Africa: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa This in-depth research study has the capability to tackle a range of significant questions that are pivotal for understanding the market dynamics, and it specifically aims to answer the following key inquiries: How big could the global Automotive Engineering Services market become by the end of the forecast period? Let's explore the exciting possibilities! Will the current market leader in the global Automotive Engineering Services segment continue to hold its ground, or is change on the horizon? 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To establish the important thing traits, Ask Our Experts @ https://www.skyquestt.com/speak-with-analyst/automotive-engineering-services-market Table of Contents Chapter 1 Industry Overview 1.1 Definition 1.2 Assumptions 1.3 Research Scope 1.4 Market Analysis by Regions 1.5 Market Size Analysis from 2023 to 2030 11.6 COVID-19 Outbreak: Medical Computer Cart Industry Impact Chapter 2 Competition by Types, Applications, and Top Regions and Countries 2.1 Market (Volume and Value) by Type 2.3 Market (Volume and Value) by Regions Chapter 3 Production Market Analysis 3.1 Worldwide Production Market Analysis 3.2 Regional Production Market Analysis Chapter 4 Medical Computer Cart Sales, Consumption, Export, Import by Regions (2023-2023) Chapter 5 North America Market Analysis Chapter 6 East Asia Market Analysis Chapter 7 Europe Market Analysis Chapter 8 South Asia Market Analysis Chapter 9 Southeast Asia Market Analysis Chapter 10 Middle East Market Analysis Chapter 11 Africa Market Analysis Chapter 12 Oceania Market Analysis Chapter 13 Latin America Market Analysis Chapter 14 Company Profiles and Key Figures in Medical Computer Cart Business Chapter 15 Market Forecast (2023-2030) Chapter 16 Conclusions Address: 1 Apache Way, Westford, Massachusetts 01886 Phone: USA (+1) 351-333-4748 Email: sales@skyquestt.com About Us: SkyQuest Technology is leading growth consulting firm providing market intelligence, commercialization and technology services. 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Avior Wealth Management LLC lessened its position in American International Group, Inc. ( NYSE:AIG – Free Report ) by 53.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,014 shares of the insurance provider’s stock after selling 2,332 shares during the period. Avior Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in American International Group were worth $148,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Forum Financial Management LP boosted its position in shares of American International Group by 1.1% during the second quarter. Forum Financial Management LP now owns 12,173 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $904,000 after acquiring an additional 128 shares during the last quarter. Quent Capital LLC increased its holdings in shares of American International Group by 4.0% in the second quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 3,834 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $285,000 after purchasing an additional 146 shares during the last quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of American International Group by 4.9% in the first quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,536 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $276,000 after buying an additional 165 shares in the last quarter. Graypoint LLC boosted its stake in American International Group by 2.0% during the third quarter. Graypoint LLC now owns 8,672 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $635,000 after buying an additional 167 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Spire Wealth Management grew its holdings in American International Group by 4.4% during the 2nd quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 4,096 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $304,000 after buying an additional 173 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.60% of the company’s stock. Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of research analysts have recently commented on the company. StockNews.com upgraded American International Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, November 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of American International Group from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and dropped their price objective for the stock from $93.00 to $89.00 in a research note on Thursday, October 10th. Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $87.00 price target on shares of American International Group in a report on Wednesday, November 6th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on American International Group from $77.00 to $76.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 6th. Finally, Piper Sandler decreased their price objective on American International Group from $89.00 to $86.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, August 2nd. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have given a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, American International Group has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $84.80. Insider Transactions at American International Group In other news, major shareholder International Group American sold 5,000,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.86, for a total transaction of $144,300,000.00. Following the transaction, the insider now directly owns 279,238,898 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,058,834,596.28. This trade represents a 1.76 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link . Corporate insiders own 0.61% of the company’s stock. American International Group Trading Up 0.1 % NYSE AIG opened at $76.06 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $47.44 billion, a PE ratio of -22.44, a PEG ratio of 7.52 and a beta of 1.05. American International Group, Inc. has a 12 month low of $64.54 and a 12 month high of $80.83. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $75.50 and its 200-day moving average price is $75.59. The company has a current ratio of 0.65, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. American International Group ( NYSE:AIG – Get Free Report ) last issued its earnings results on Monday, November 4th. The insurance provider reported $1.23 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.10 by $0.13. The business had revenue of $6.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.62 billion. American International Group had a negative net margin of 6.19% and a positive return on equity of 8.63%. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.61 earnings per share. Equities research analysts forecast that American International Group, Inc. will post 5.13 earnings per share for the current year. American International Group Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 16th will be issued a $0.40 dividend. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.10%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 16th. American International Group’s dividend payout ratio is -47.20%. About American International Group ( Free Report ) American International Group, Inc offers insurance products for commercial, institutional, and individual customers in North America and internationally. It operates through three segments: General Insurance, Life and Retirement, and Other Operations. The General Insurance segment provides commercial and industrial property insurance, including business interruption and package insurance that cover exposure to made and natural disasters; general liability, environmental, commercial automobile liability, workers’ compensation, excess casualty, and crisis management insurance products; and professional liability insurance. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for American International Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for American International Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .LANDOVER, Md. — Austin Seibert choked back tears taking responsibility for missing the extra point that would have tied the score in the final minute. Jeremy Reaves choked back tears blaming himself for a missed assignment that led to a kickoff return touchdown. And John Bates choked back tears talking about moving forward from his costly fumble. All of those late mistakes contributed to the Washington Commanders' third consecutive loss , 34-26 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in a game that was wholly unremarkable until fourth-quarter chaos. The teams combined to score 31 points in the final four minutes, the most in an NFL game in more than a decade, and the Commanders (7-5) came out on the wrong end of it in a defeat that further endangers their playoff chances. “Any time you lose a game or you lose a game in that type of fashion, it’s very difficult and it’s tough, but it never comes down to one play,” rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels said. “There’s plays throughout the game where little things add up to big things.” There were a lot of little things. After Bates fumbled, the Cowboys (4-7) took an 11-point lead and the Commanders made a 2-point conversion to cut the deficit to three, Dallas' KaVonte Turpin returned the ensuing kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown. After Seibert made a 51-yard field goal, Daniels connected with Terry McLaurin on an 86-yard TD that made it 27-26 with 21 seconds left. Coach Dan Quinn said no thought was given to going for 2 in that situation. Seibert, who missed the past two games with a right hip injury, was wide left on the point-after attempt. “I just wasn’t striking it well,” said Seibert, who added he felt fine and did not blame a low snap for his miss. "It didn’t make a difference at all. It was on me.” Juanyeh Thomas returned the ensuing onside kick 43 yards for a touchdown to put Dallas up eight with 14 seconds left. “I didn’t make the play when it was there to make, and it cost us,” said Reaves, one of the league's top special teams players and the All-Pro pick for that two seasons ago. "No excuse, man. I’ve made that play 100 times, and I didn’t make it today and it cost us the game. It’s unacceptable. It’s solely on me. It’s going to sting for a while. It’s going to hurt.” The 31 combined points are the second most in a game since at least 2000, behind only Minnesota and Baltimore's 36 in their game Dec. 8, 2013. Cowboys-Commanders was the first game in the Super Bowl era to have two missed extra points, two kickoff return touchdowns and a blocked punt. “We got down to the end there and it was a game-situational extravaganza,” Dallas coach Mike McCarthy said. “It was like Yahtzee. Everything was in there." While Washington's skid continued, the Cowboys ended their losing streak at five thanks to strong play from quarterback Cooper Rush, a defense that forced two turnovers and, of course, special teams success. Rush was 24 of 32 for 247 yards and TD passes to Jalen Tolbert and Luke Schoonmaker. “Lot of games left,” Rush said. “We’re sitting at 4-7. This is why you play them.” The Commanders have some soul-searching to do after losing as a 10 1/2-point favorite in the meeting of NFC East rivals and doing so in a way that left players so emotional. “The crazy games, I know they feel a little bit better whenever you win them,” punter and holder Tress Way said. “But that’s a tough pill to swallow.” Injuries Cowboys: LG Tyler Smith was inactive with ankle and knee injuries. ... RG Zack Martin (ankle), CB Trevon Diggs (groin/knee) and TE Jake Ferguson (concussion) were ruled out prior to game day and did not travel for the game. Commanders: RB Austin Ekeler was concussed on a kickoff return in the final seconds and taken to a hospital for further evaluation. ... RB Brian Robinson Jr. left with an ankle injury in the first half, returned and then left again. ... RT Andrew Wylie was concussed in the third quarter and did not return. ... C Tyler Biadasz was evaluated for a concussion in the fourth. ... 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The desperate search for two missing teens from Southern California has stretched into a month as loved ones continue to work with police. Officials of the Pomona Police Department said Mileena Agustin, 13, and her friend, Jose Sanchez, 14, disappeared just before Halloween on Oct. 27. “Although their cases were reported separately, it is believed they are together,” authorities said in an update on Nov. 20. There were reports claiming the missing teens were sighted in the Pomona, Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley areas, PPD officials said. Authorities have not disclosed specific details relating to the missing persons or how, when and why they may have vanished, but they said the families are deeply concerned and want to see their kids back home . Mom of Alison Chao speaks out as California teen missing for a week found after 'running away' Family of missing Hawaiian woman Hannah Kobayashi fears she was abducted during LAX layover Relatives have had no contact with them since. Agustin is described as 5-foot Asian female, weighing about 197 pounds with black hair, brown eyes and hyperpigmentation around her neck and chest. The 13-year-old was last seen sporting a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and similar basketball shorts with red and white stripes on the side. There may be a camouflage tie-dye tote bag from Victoria's Secret. Sanchez is reportedly a 5-foot-7 Hispanic male who weighs about 170 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket, black pants and black shoes. He wears glasses and may have duffel bag. Several members of the community shared kind words under a social media post made by the PPD to share updates about the ongoing search. Onlookers commented that they were "praying" the two young teens "are found safe." Others said they planned to become more involved, stopping by Huntington Beach to "keep an eye out for them" A third wrote "hope they are found safe and reunited with their family.” Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sports and entertainment stories Anyone that can provide information regarding the whereabouts of the two teens are asked to contact Detective Ramirez at Tomas.Ramirez@pomonaca.gov or Detective Watkins at Daniel.Watkins@pomonaca.gov. The PPD can also be reached at 909-620-2161. In July, the father of a missing 15-year-old teen from Southern California was brought into custody by police, accusing him of child abduction and other counts. Officials of the Monterey Park Police Department allege Jeffrey Chao fabricated a police report in connection to the disappearance of his daughter Alison Jillian Chao. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter. Alison was reported missing July 16 but turned up safe a few days later that raised suspicions within the community. Residents soon requested public assistance for another investigation. “The department’s dedicated efforts and collaboration with other agencies were pivotal in resolving this critical situation and ensuring Alison Chao’s safety," Monterey Park police said in a statement. “The Monterey Park Police Department Investigations Bureau is still currently investigating this incident and has no further comment at this time. We want to assure the community of Monterey Park that the department remains steadfast in its commitment to the safety and well-being of residents. We appreciate your continued support during this investigation.”

Forage Machinery Market to Witness Stunning Growth | Major Giants John Deere, Massey Ferguson, KroneSource: Stuff. All Blacks loose forward Wallace Sititi has been crowned as the men’s 15s breakthrough player of the year at the annual World Rugby Awards. He beat out South African first-five Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, English winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Irish centre Jamie Osborne. Sititi is the fifth All Black to win the award, which was first handed out in 2015. Winger Nehe Milner-Skudder won it that year, followed by Rieko Ioane in 2017, Will Jordan in 2021 and Mark Tele’a in 2023. Sititi made his debut against Fiji in San Diego in July then went on to earn nine more caps, most of them at blindside flanker, rather than his preferred position of No 8. He made the step up to test rugby after starring for the Chiefs in their run to the Super Rugby Pacific final. Speaking last week, in the wake of his nomination, Sititi said he was “extremely grateful”. “It’s been a big year. Just to have that acknowledgement, it’s crazy.” “Just being able to be on the same list as some of those guys, Sacha, Immanuel and Jamie, they’re all quality players. “Just to be on the same list is an honour and a privilege.” Wallace Sititi is the son of Lemalu Semo and Rosalind Sititi. Lemalu Semo is a former Captain of the Manu Samoa and is the current President of Marist Samoa Rugby. RELATED ARTICLES MORE FROM AUTHOR Prime Minister Fiame’s Surprise Visit to Representatives of the 2024 Belt and Road Emergency Rescue Exercise for Pacific Islands Government of Samoa and WFP launch analysis to enhance access to healthy diets Pacific Small Island States hold Closed Meeting with Australia and New Zealand LEAVE A REPLY

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Expert defends anti-AI misinformation law using chatbot-written misinformationStorm Bert batters Britain: Hundreds of flights are cancelled as strong winds sweep across the country and downpours cause 'unprecedented' flooding - with the wild weather already claiming four lives By OLIVIA ALLHUSEN and FRANKIE ELLIOTT Published: 21:50 GMT, 24 November 2024 | Updated: 21:56 GMT, 24 November 2024 e-mail 10 View comments Hundreds of flights have been cancelled as Storm Bert continues to batter Britain - with the extreme weather already claiming four lives. Torrential downpours, gale-force winds and unprecedented flooding has sparked travel chaos with trains being axed and roads closed across the UK. More than 200 flights have been cancelled so far at Heathrow according to travel data site FlightAware. Meanwhile, Greater Anglia which operates trains from London Liverpool Street to Stanstead Airport, cancelled 52 services on Sunday afternoon as fallen trees damaged the railway’s overhead electric wires. And entry into London Euston yesterday was being limited as a power cut caused chaos with the lighting and customer information boards. Entry into the station was being restricted for around 30 minutes due to it being 'extremely busy' leaving people stranded outside in the cold. Passengers were allowed to go into the station again at just after 6.40pm. It comes as officials in South Wales declared a major incident due to river flooding - as the body of 75-year-old Brian Perry was found after he went missing in the bulging River Conwy on Saturday. Mr Perry is the fourth victim of the killer storm, after yesterday's extreme weather saw thousands of homes left without power and three motorists killed in fatal traffic incidents. North Wales Police said a body had been found in the search for 75-year-old Brian Perry (pictured), who went missing in the River Conwy on Saturday Young farmers with a 4x4 on Clay Lane near Chudleigh Knighton near Newton Abbot in Devon making the most of the flooding from Storm Bert to waterski along the submerged road In Devon, a huge search and rescue mission is also currently underway after there were reports of a person floating in the River Sid during the storm. Yesterday's torrential downpours and high-speed gales also forced the Royal Parks to close all nine of its sites in London - including Kensington Parks, Primrose Hill and Hyde Park . The latter venue was currently hosting the Winter Wonderland event, but bosses confirmed the Christmas extravaganza would not go ahead due to 'the inclement weather conditions'. People's travel plans have also been left in tatters, as no trains are running between Paddington and Cornwall because of the flooding, with severe delays found across all lines. Residents attempt to clear drains to allow the water to subside in Abercarn, Newport Cars in the Cross Keys Rugby Club car park have been submerged in water as a result of Storm Bert Images of underwater cars, fallen trees and closed-off roads were a common scene up and down the country yesterday morning after last night's dramatic storm battered the nation. Communities across the UK had been told to remain on high alert yesterday as well, with more than 200 flood warnings in place for England, Wales and Scotland. There are more than 100 of these warnings in Wales alone, as pictures shared online showed dozens of homes, businesses and a number of schools were affected by flooding. A major incident was declared in the southern region of the country - as rising waters were reported in several towns including Pontypridd, Ebbw Vale and Aberdare. Chris Bryant, the MP for Rhondda and Ogmore, said Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council will work with emergency services to deal with the flooding. In a statement, Mr Bryant added: 'I am deeply saddened to witness the devastation caused by last night's storm and the severe flooding across our communities. 'The flooding across areas in the Rhondda and Ogmore is unprecedented. I have never seen it on this scale before. 'My team and I are working tirelessly to support those impacted, and I want to assure everyone that the Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, Bridgend County Borough Council and Dwr Cymru teams are doing everything in their power to respond to this crisis.' People pour water out of the front garden in Pontypridd, Wales, as officials declare a major incident due to river flooding A temporary damn holding back water from the flooding at Cross Keys Rugby Club in Newport The view of flooding at Cross Keys Rugby Club which includes the Changing rooms and Club house with three vehicles submerged in water People in London battle with the strong winds brought in by Storm Bert A resident in a playground in Abercarn attempts to clear the drains to allow water to subside Some of the lit-up model dinosaurs at Longleat House in Wiltshire toppled over in the 70mph wind Many people have woken up this morning to see broken fences, fallen trees and flooded roads in their neighbourhoods Firefighters pump water from Sion Street on November 24 in Pontypridd Paula Williams, outside her house Pontypridd, Wales which started flooding on Sunday morning Ms Williams at her home in Pontypridd, Wales, where rainwater has managed to get inside Ventusky Privacy Policy Winter Wonderland posted a statement on social media explaining why they Christmas event would not be running on Sunday There are more than 100 of these warnings in Wales alone, as pictures shared online showed homeowners bailing out of their properties next to the River Taff. The A4061 on Bwlch Road, in South Wales, has been closed in both directions following a mountain landslide A car is left stranded after Bwlch Road was forced to shut following the landslide during Storm Bert Firefighters pumping water from a street by the River Taff, in Pontypridd, Wales A family looks at a tree that fell on a car across a residential street due to strong winds in east London People cross London Bridge on a windy bridge in London as national severe weather warnings are in place Residents in Pontypridd, Wales, have shared astonishing pictures of the River Taff flooding Residents in Pontypridd have been forced to wade through the water as their streets were flooded Flood water rushes over a walkway, as rising waters have been reported in towns across the country, including Pontypridd, Ebbw Vale and Aberdare Emergency crews were called as the roaring winds and swirling river ripped through Pontypridd Residents in Wales pour water back into the River Taff near Pontypridd Museum Chris Bryant, the MP for Rhondda and Ogmore, said Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council will work with emergency services to deal with the flooding A dog walker on Wimbledon Common, south west London, braves the strong winds Police had put an appeal out to find Mr Perry after he was last seen at around 4.30pm wearing a red Berghaus waterproof jacket and accompanied by his wife and dog. He had been walking near Gower Road, which has been affected by severe flooding due to Storm Bert. There has been no formal identification but his family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Residents of a flood-hit street in Wales have criticised Natural Resources Wales for not doing enough to prevent the flooding. Paula Williams, whose house on Sion Street in Pontypridd flooded, said: 'We do as much prep as we can when we know there's going to be an issue. 'The river levels were going down last night when we went to bed. 'We only knew something was happening because we had a neighbour knocking us. She was shouting 'get the cars moved'. 'We managed to get the dog out down my parents so we didn't have to worry about her and then it was all hands to the pump.' James Green car which was hit by a falling tree in St Botophls Road in Worthing Rising waters were reported in several towns in Wales The flooding across areas in the Rhondda and Ogmore has been described as 'unprecedented' Residents attend to their properties on Sion Street in Pontypridd, Wales, following flooding Firefighters pumping water from Sion Street by the River Taff, in Pontypridd Residents rescue a car from flood water on Sion Street, in Pontypridd Mounted Police officers at Hyde Park in London, which has been closed to the public during Storm Bert Shopkeepers sweep out floodwater from a shop on Mill Street in Pontypridd A woman's hair is caught in the wind near Hyde Park in London which has been closed to the public during Storm Bert Flooding at a book shop which was due to open on Mill Street in Pontypridd, Wales Ms Williams blamed Natural Resources Wales for not listening to them the last time there was flooding. 'This time, there's only about four inches of water come in but it's in exactly the same place that we told NRW about last time, and they didn't do anything about it. 'They've tried to convince everybody that the flood defences worked. I have got videos proving the flood defences don't work.' She said the water was not coming over their walls and barriers, but up from underneath, forcing its way through their floorboards. 'We had one flood alert yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, which is just the general keep an eye out alert. 'We had the actual flood warning, which is the risk to flooding properties, at about 7.40am this morning but the river had already flooded, it was too late by then.' She said it was the work of them and neighbours fighting to protect the homes that stopped the flooding being as bad as in 2020. She said her neighbours bought pumps from Screwfix to hold back the water and they were lucky the water had come in during the morning when people were awake. More than 200 flood warnings in place for England, Wales and Scotland overnight on Saturday High winds overnight downed trees as Storm Bert swept through Somerset Fields are flooded at Colyford in Devon after the River Axe burst its banks after persistent heavy rain from Storm Bert Claire Instrell, whose home in Pontypridd was flooded four years ago but has avoided water this time, said: 'At eight o'clock this morning, I got knocked up out of bed. 'The neighbours were going around locking everyone's gates last night. 'The council, Natural Resources Wales, haven't done anything, nothing at all.' She said she did not want to sleep in her home on Sunday evening because she worried water could come in during the night. The council said 'significant' flooding has taken place with the 'impact looking to be more significant than the severe impact experienced during Storm Dennis' in 2020. Rest centres have been set up for residents impacted at Pontypridd Library, Ystrad Sports Centre, Sobell Leisure Centre and Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls Centre. A council spokesperson said: 'Throughout the evening the severity of the weather has resulted in widespread impact with over 100 properties potentially flooded, both commercial and residential. 'Council assets have also been damaged, with Lido Ponty, Park and Dare Theatre and a number of schools impacted. Impacted schools will send out direct communications to families to make them aware. Met Office yellow warnings for rain and wind covering large swathes of the country are in force on Sunday Firefighters work to pump water away from flooded residential streets near Moat Park in Dundonald on the outskirts of Belfast after Storm Bert battered the UK on Saturday Fencing has been blown down by strong winds caused by Storm Bert on the set of Bridgerton at Rangers House near Greenwich Park in South East London 'There are a number of highways closures, with a landslip on the Bwlch Mountain Road at Nantymoel closing this road, and South Wales Police closing bridges in Pontypridd. 'The advice to everyone is only travel if absolutely necessary.' In England, emergency crews have swarmed Sidmouth to follow up reports that a person had been seen in the River Sid at 10am yesterday. Police, fire crews, urban search and rescue teams, the ambulance service, coastguard rescue teams and a coastguard helicopter all taking part in the search. Teams searched the river and 'spotters' were placed along the river in 'very testing' conditions due to heavy rain and rough seas. Exeter racecourse also abandoned its day of racing due to having a 'significant amount of rain and strong winds of up to 50mph' this morning. The Met Office says the milder temperatures are causing the snow which covered the north of England and much of Scotland to melt, whilst the high-speed gales are exacerbating the impact of the hefty showers. Residents and business owners in some areas had been told to 'act now' after their communities were placed under red flood warnings - meaning extreme weather is expected and damage is likely. A flooded Cardiff Road in Nantgarw, South Wales as heavy rain is expected to continue falling on Sunday Walkers and sightseers brave the coast in the town of Dawlish, Devon, as Storm Bert hits with huge waves A sign put out at Sandringham House warning of the high winds in the area All nine of London's royal parks have also been closed off from the public, which includes all the cafes, kiosks, park roads & cycleways on the grounds. In a statement posted on social media, the charity said all the parks would be subject to a delayed opening on Monday following a safety inspection. Storm Bert is likely to continue causing 'dangerous coastal conditions' and disruption across southern England and parts of Wales until 9pm on Sunday with a yellow wind warning in place. Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads and closed off bridges, particularly in the west of England. Persistent downpours are also set to hit the south-west of England into Sunday, with a chance that some places over Dartmoor could see 100-150mm of rainfall, the Met Office said. Travel disruption continues into Sunday and ferry operator DFDS has cancelled services on some routes until Monday, including its Newhaven to Dieppe sailings. It comes after as much as 79.8mm of rain fell in Capel Curig, in Snowdonia, on Saturday while in Kinbrace, in the Highlands, it reached lows of -12.4C. Tens of thousands of homes have been without power, with 4,000 homes affected in the Midlands, south-west England and South Wales and 27,000 customers affected in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire. Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward after a 34-year-old man died in Shipley, West Yorkshire when his blue Renault Captur smashed into a wall The accident happened just before 1am this morning, with the unknown driver being given emergency treatment but tragically being pronounced dead at the scene Police remained in the area on Saturday to continue investigations into the death of the man A series of emergencies were caused by Storm Bert on Saturday. Police were reportedly searching for a dogwalker they feared could have been swept away by floodwaters in North Wales. The man went missing on Saturday around the river Conwy in the village of Trefriw. Fields around the river often flood in heavy rain, sparking fears he may have been swept up in the swollen waters. The search was launched shortly after 4pm when the alarm was raised by a family member. The fire service rushed water rescue specialist teams to the scene, where they were joined by police, the ambulance service and a Coastguard helicopter, the Daily Post reported. The dog has been safely located, but the man remains missing despite hours of searching. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team told the outlet that the rain, melting ice and snow had combined with a high tide to make raise water levels. Maps showing the route of the helicopter, which was fitted with thermal imaging cameras, can see it tracking the river close to the Welsh town. A spokesperson for the coastguard said: 'HM Coastguard was tasked to assist North Wales Police with a search for a missing runner at Llanrwst on 23 November at around 6.15pm. Pictured: A fallen power line in Stokesley, Teesside, as Storm Bert hits the UK A bus had run off the road on the A70 near Lugar in East Ayrshire as Storm Bert bites Traffic at a standstill in bad weather conditions on the M80 near Castlecary, North Lanarkshire A train departs from Waverley Station amidst snowfall during Storm Bert, in Edinburgh, Scotland 'The Coastguard helicopter from Caernarfon was sent alongside Ogwen Mountain Rescue Team. The helicopter concluded the search and has now been stood down.' Airports across the UK have shut and football matches have been cancelled following 16-inch snowfall. And in the Yorkshire town of Todmorden, flood sirens released a terrifying wail as they echoed up the Calder Valley. Winds measuring 70mph are battering coastal areas and melting snow and heavy rain are causing flooding. Gusts of up to 105mph were recorded at Cairngorm Summit in Moray at 10am, Met Office data showed, while temperatures plummeted to -11C in the Highlands. This includes fears of power cuts, travel cancellations, damage to buildings and a danger to life both from large waves and flying debris. In a post on X on Saturday evening, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: 'My thoughts are with all those affected by Storm Bert. 'For those who have lost power, my department will be keeping in close touch with the energy companies as they seek to ensure it is restored as swiftly as possible and help those affected.' Motorists get a push as the battle the strong winds and heavy snow showers in the Cumbrian village of Nenthead this morning A lone vehicle is driven along the snow covered M9 motorway near Stirling People help to push a vehicle uphill in the snow at Stirling Castle, Scotland Two busses are stuck in the snow during Storm Bert, along Frederick Street in Edinburgh And in Leeds the weather is no match for revellers - who headed out on the infamous Otley Run despite the wind and rain Racegoers in Ascot also battled the savage winds - struggling to hang onto their fancy outfits as they attended the plush event A snow plough and gritter clears snow on the M80 near Castlecary, North Lanarkshire An AA vehicle during heavy snowfall at Bannockburn, near Stirling Read More BREAKING NEWS Storm Bert claims three motorists' lives with two crashes and one crushed by a tree Earlier, a 34-year-old man in Shipley, West Yorkshire, was killed when his blue Renault Capture smashed into a wall in icy conditions. Then a man in his 60s died when a tree fell onto his black Mercedes E350. He was confirmed deceased at the scene. Northamptonshire Police have also reported that a man died in a two-car collision on the A45 near Flore at around 8.20am this morning. Five adults and five children had to be rescued from a house in Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, near Llangollen in north Wales, following a landslide. A North Wales Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said they are all being assessed by ambulance services away from the scene 'somewhere warm'. A further landslide has been reported in the area but it is understood no one has been affected. The strongest gust recorded so far by the Met Office is 82mph at Capel Curig in Conwy, north Wales, with winds of 70mph expected around coastal areas. The storm has been described as a multi-hazard event with snow being followed by warm air moving northwards - bringing high winds. James Green nearly died when a tree fell on his car because of storm Bert Winds measuring 70mph are battering coastal areas and melting snow and heavy rain are causing flooding Heavy rain and brisk winds for parts of England and Wales through Sunday morning 🌧️ Brighter elsewhere, with blustery showers in the northwest 🌦️ #StormBert #WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/cx587Q7aGa — Met Office (@metoffice) November 23, 2024 Traffic at a standstill in bad weather conditions on the M80 near Castlecary, North Lanarkshire Narly 27,000 customers have had their power supply disrupted across the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire A view of the M90 motorway clear of traffic, as the Queensferry Crossing is closed due to the risk of falling ice Read More Taking the pub by storm! Students refuse to let Storm Bert deter them from fancy dress pub crawl Ross Easton, of Energy Networks Association (ENA) - which represents the UK's power network operators, said: 'Forecasters are describing this as a 'multi-hazard event' with the worst of the weather yet to arrive, and so our members have extra engineers and contact centre teams available, and control rooms are monitoring the storm closely as it develops.' Savage winds across the UK have seen trees dangerously falling across roads. One man James Green narrowly escaped death when a tree fell on his car in Worthing. The M48 Severn Bridge in Gloucestershire was closed because of strong winds, and the A66 in County Durham was closed both ways between the A67 and A645 due to snow. Traffic has been at a standstill on the M80 near Castlecary, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. There was also chaos at Newcastle airport as s ome incoming flights were diverted to Belfast and Edinburgh while the airport's snow team tried to minimise disruption. Holidaymakers shared images showing snow-covered runways at both Newcastle and Yorkshire airport, with some even claiming there are 'seven hours plus delays'. Six weather warnings remain in place. Further south, heavy showers are hitting England. A look at the snow covering the runways of Newcastle International Airport Holidaymakers at Newcastle International Airport said the runway was 'decimated' by snow as Storm Bert batters the country Amber warnings have come into place bringing a 'potential risk to life and property' Holidaymakers at Newcastle and Yorkshire airport have reported seven hour plus delays due to heavy snow People are seen sledging at Antony Gormley's Angel of the North Forecasters have warned that the worst of Storm Bert is yet to come People walking in the snow at Stirling Castle in Scotland Read More Jaw-dropping moment kitesurfer battling Storm Bert gales takes off into the air Avanti West Coast cancelled its service between Edinburgh and Carlisle all day on Saturday with the next direct service from Carlisle not scheduled to run until Sunday afternoon. A number of matches in the EFL were called off due to heavy snow and rain battering the pitches, including Bradford against Accrington Stanley and Fleetwood against MK Dons. The Championship football match between Blackburn Rovers at Portsmouth at Ewood Park, Lancashire, was postponed due to torrential rain flooding the pitch. Many fans had already begun their journeys up and down the country to see their teams play on Saturday. Perth and Kinross Council cancelled its annual Perth Christmas lights switch-on event over safety and travel concerns. Ferry operator CalMac - which serves the west coast of Scotland - has cancelled several sailings on Saturday with disruption expected on many other services. A man looks up at the statue of King Robert the Bruce during heavy snowfall at Bannockburn, near Stirling National Highways issued a 'severe weather alert' for snow affecting Yorkshire and north-east England. Pictured: Dore train station in Sheffield covered in snow Storm Bert hits the coastal town of Dawlish, Devon as the sea batters the coast as walkers and sightseers come out to see the spectacle and get engulfed in the surf A trains makes it's way along the track towards Exeter as the sea batters the coastal defenses in Dawlish, Kent P&O Ferries also said it had cancelled the 4am sailing between Larne in Northern Ireland and Cairnryan in Scotland's south west on Saturday. Met Office warnings for this weekend Amber warning for snow Northern Scotland Saturday, 7am to 5pm Up to 1ft 4in (40cm) Yellow warning for rain and snow Scotland, Northern England and East Midlands Saturday 4am to Sunday 9am Up to 8in (20cm) of snow Up to 1.6in (40mm) of rain Yellow warning for wind Coastal areas across UK Saturday 5am to Sunday 7pm Wind gusts of up to 70mph Yellow warning for rain and snow Northern Ireland Saturday 00.01am to 11am Up to 8in (20cm) of snow Up to 1.6in (40mm) of rain Yellow warning for wind Southern England Saturday 3pm to 9pm Wind gusts of up to 70mph Yellow warning for rain Wales and South West England Saturday 6am until Sunday 6am Up to 5in (150mm) Advertisement A second amber warning will be in place between 7am and midday on Saturday covering parts of Yorkshire and the north east of England. Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern said the storm's arrival was following a 'relatively quiet' night on Friday with temperatures at around minus 4C across parts of Scotland and minus 1C in eastern England. 'We'll see two to four hours of heavy snow across parts of northern England and Scotland during Saturday morning,' Mr McGivern said. 'This snow will accumulate thick and fast, with five to 10cm at lower levels and as much as 20 to 40cm over hills accompanied by strong winds. 'You can expect blizzards over hills across northern England and Scotland, atrocious conditions for travelling and going over the hills and also the risk of power interruptions because of snow build up on power lines. 'So all in all, a multiple hazard event as we go into Saturday morning.' He said temperatures will rise quickly as the storm brings with it milder air from the Atlantic, resulting in a 'rapid thaw' by the afternoon. 'The melting snow and the heavy rain could lead to localised flooding in places but the wettest spots would be Wales, in the South West, particularly over south-facing hills, that's where we're likely to see gales and certainly the risk of impacts from wind as well as from rain,' the meteorologist said. Rail companies issued announcements of service changes ahead of the weekend. In Scotland, there will be speed restrictions on the West Highland Line, Highland Mainline, Stranraer line, Glasgow South Western Line, Far North Line, and West Coast Mainline between Carstairs and the border. ScotRail has withdrawn services from Inverness to Elgin, Aberdeen to Inverurie, and Glasgow Queen Street to Oban while trains from Glasgow Central to Carlisle will terminate at Dumfries. South Western Rail (SWR) asked passengers to only travel west of Basingstoke if their journeys are essential. A group of girls enjoy the night out in fancy dress - refusing to let the freezing cold affect their fun Others laughed as they headed out on their night out on the Otley Run in the northern city But groups of pals all laughed as they vowed to make the most of the night - whatever the weather Racegoers were struggling to hang onto their umbrellas at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire Storm Bert wreaked havoc at the plush event as it destroyed umbrellas and carefully-prepared hairdos Some attendees laughed through the chaotic weather, making the most of the day of racing Others continued to forge ahead with fancy outfits and hats as they attended the historic event People wait in the snow for the Christmas Market to open during Storm Bert, along Princes Street in Edinburgh A man clears snow at the M9 motorway services near Stirling as Storm Bert batters the country Rail companies are urging passengers to avoid travelling to certain areas and some warned of reduced services. Pictured: a cyclist in Sheffield battles snow Tree surgeons clear up a fallen tree on Wimbledon Common south-west London this morning as the Met office issue yellow weather warnings for Storm Bert A look at the chaos that is being caused on the roads on the A66 as well as thick snow in East Durham Shoppers and commuters rush for shelter as they brave strong winds and teeming rain in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside Dog walkers brave strong winds and teeming rain in North Tyneside this morning Yellow wind, rain and snow warnings cover much of the rest of the UK on Saturday and into Sunday Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern said the storm's arrival was following a 'relatively quiet' night on Friday Heavy snow falls at the Lagangarbh Hut in Glencoe, Scotland. The Met Office said Storm Bert is expected to bring 'heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow to parts of the UK' Corgarff Castle in Aberdeenshire, surrounded by snow on Friday An abandoned car by the A635 Holmfirth Road on Saddleworth Moor in West Yorkshire on Friday Network Rail Western tweeted this image of snow on a train in Devon on Friday, saying: 'Heavy snow means that no trains are able to run to Barnstaple until noon, or Okehampton until 4pm' Ryan Phillips walks Arty the Siberian Husky through the snow in the grounds of Balmoral on Friday Rough seas near the Tynemouth Pier lighthouse on the River Tyne on Friday morning SWR announced services between Exeter and London Waterloo will start and finish at Basingstoke, that journey times will be longer between Salisbury and Exeter and between Bournemouth and Weymouth due to speed restrictions, and services across its network will start later than usual on Sunday and Monday because of safety inspections. Met Office UK storm names for 2024/2025 Ashley Bert Conall Darragh Éowyn Floris Gerben Hugo Izzy James Kayleigh Lewis Mavis Naoise Otje Poppy Rafi Sayuri Tilly Vivienne Wren Advertisement In the capital, Shepherds Bush tube station was closed due to flooding. An emergency response unit was dispatched by TfL to reopen it. TransPennine Express 'strongly' urged customers not to travel north of Carlisle on Saturday while Avanti West Coast advised passengers not to travel north of Preston - including Lancaster, Oxenholme, Penrith, Carlisle, Glasgow and Edinburgh. UK airports were not anticipating disruption. A spokesperson for Birmingham Airport said: 'Whilst we are not anticipating disruption at this time... we will continue to keep a close eye on the situation, as Storm Bert moves in.' Manchester Airport said 'we're expecting bad weather but aren't anticipating any disruption' while Newcastle Airport said it will be operating as normal overnight with teams 'fully prepared to respond should conditions deteriorate'. Clean-up operations are now under way after Storm Bert swept across Ireland, causing flooding and thousands of power outages. Power cuts affected 60,000 customers at the height of the outage; ESB teams are still working to restore supplies to the thousands still left without electricity. Status red rain warnings were in place for Cork and Galway until 10am on Saturday, with an orange alert for rain in place for counties Waterford, Kerry, Clare, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim. Bridge Street in Killybegs, Co Donegal, is among the areas worst-hit by the storm - with homes, businesses and charities along the street affected by dramatic flooding overnight. A car in a ditch down a winding country lane during an icy spell in Dunsden, Oxfordshire, on Friday In the capital, Shepherds Bush tube station was closed due to flooding. An emergency response unit (pictured) was dispatched by TfL to reopen it A road is closed as the Queensferry Crossing is closed due to the risk of falling ice, as a result of Storm Bert, near Edinburgh The River Blackwater bursts its banks and floods Mallow Racecourse in Mallow, County Cork A car drives through water along the A90, as a result of Storm Bert, in Cramond near Edinburgh Storm Bert hits the coastal town of Dawlish, Devon as the sea batters the coast as walkers and sightseers come out to see the spectacle Cars are driven in snowy conditions in Stirling, Scotland after Storm Bert hits A man helps to clear snow in Stirling, Scotland after Storm Bert blocked roads Rebecca Mullen, of The Flour House bakery in Riverstick, Co Cork, said that Storm Babet flooded the bakery last October, and the bakery had flooded again after Storm Bert There was also bad flooding in west Limerick, where the Feale River burst its banks, and on roads in Galway and Cork. Rebecca Mullen, of The Flour House bakery in Riverstick, Co Cork, said that Storm Babet flooded the bakery last October, and the bakery had flooded again after Storm Bert. They had received grants from the Red Cross to help them through the last flood where a lot of damage was done. In Northern Ireland, the Department for Infrastructure said its roads and rivers teams responded to more than 500 incidents since the yellow alert for rain and snow was issued overnight. It said that roads across counties Tyrone, Down and Antrim were blocked by trees and flood waters, and properties were flooded in Dundonald, Kilcoo, Coalisland and Ballinamallard as well a Royal Mail property in Mallusk. 'The Emergency Flooding Payment Scheme has been activated by the Department for Communities,' it said. 'The weather warning has now passed and although most rivers have now peaked, staff continue to liaise with multi-agency partners and to monitor water levels and remove debris from watercourses to help floodwaters to get away. 'Flooding was prevented in many areas due to the proactive screen maintenance work being undertaken by staff who continue to monitor watercourses. 'Please report any incidents of flooding to the Flooding Incident Line 0300 2000 100.' Wales Perth Share or comment on this article: Storm Bert batters Britain: Hundreds of flights are cancelled as strong winds sweep across the country and downpours cause 'unprecedented' flooding - with the wild weather already claiming four lives e-mail Add commentPARIS (AP) — After more than 20 years of negotiations, the 27-nation European Union and Mercosur — a South American trade bloc of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia — are still trying to finalize a major trade agreement that is sparking protests by European farmers. A draft deal was announced in 2019 , but disagreements over environmental, economic and political issues are delaying its final approval. Here’s a look at the deal, why it matters, and challenges it faces: It aims to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world, covering over 700 million people and nearly 25% of global GDP. Much like the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement, its goal is to reduce tariffs and trade barriers, making it easier for businesses on both sides to export goods. For the EU, the deal would mean lower tariffs on products like cars, machinery and chemicals. Mercosur countries would benefit from better access to EU markets for agricultural exports such as beef, poultry and sugar. Negotiations began in 1999 and an initial agreement was reached in 2019, but it remains unratified due to significant opposition, particularly from France. European farmers, especially in France, worry that an influx of South American products would saturate their markets, undercutting local agriculture. One year after a massive European farmers’ protest movement, another round of protests have erupted across the continent, with many claiming that reduced tariffs or duty-free quotas for South American products could be fatal for them. For example, 99,000 tons of beef would face a reduced tariff of just 7.5%, while 180,000 tons of poultry would enter duty-free. According to the European Commission, this accounts for less than 2% of the EU’s annual beef consumption. Livestock farmers argue they cannot compete with South American producers, who benefit from lower labor costs, larger farms and less stringent regulations on practices such as the use of growth hormones compared to EU standards. In October, a European Commission audit found that Brazil, the world’s largest exporter of beef, cannot guarantee that its exports to the EU are free of the growth hormone “oestradiol 17-β,” which has been banned in Europe for decades. Germany, Spain, Italy and Portugal are among EU countries pushing for the deal to be finalized by year's end. Germany, in particular, sees Mercosur as a key market for its automakers. In South America, leaders like Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva view the agreement as a boost for regional trade and economic growth. Countries like Uruguay and Paraguay also support the deal, hoping to diversify their trade partners and reduce reliance on China. Argentina’s President Javier Milei has also backed it, signaling a shift from his predecessor’s skepticism. The deal is also backed by industries in both regions. European carmakers and pharmaceutical companies see it as a way to access Mercosur’s growing markets. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, has also expressed strong support, calling it “an agreement of great economic and strategic importance” — despite opposition from certain EU member states. France, with the biggest agriculture sector in Europe, has led opposition within the EU, along with Poland, Austria and the Netherlands. French President Emmanuel Macron has called for stronger environmental and labor standards, stating that “France would not sign the deal as is." France has also requested that the European Commission renegotiate the text, particularly by incorporating “mirror clauses,” which would impose identical standards on products traded between the two blocs. However, France’s ability to block the deal is limited, as trade talks fall under the authority of the European Commission, which negotiates for the 27 member states. Environmental groups, including Greenpeace, have also criticized the deal, warning it could accelerate deforestation in the Amazon and increase the use of harmful pesticides. The Mercosur summit on Dec. 5-6 in Uruguay could be a key moment for the deal. However, even if the agreement is signed, it must be ratified by all 27 EU member states, the European Parliament and all member states’ national parliaments before taking effect. This would give France a chance to veto it. To speed up and make approval easier, the European Commission is considering splitting the deal into two parts: a broader cooperation agreement and a trade-focused agreement. The latter would only require a majority vote under EU rules, bypassing the need for unanimous approval. Under this plan, France would lose its veto power unless it can gather enough support to form a blocking minority. While countries like Poland and Austria have raised objections, their combined influence falls short of the threshold needed to halt the deal.