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Ruling on Monday after an emergency hearing at Belfast High Court, judge Mr Justice McAlinden rejected loyalist activist Jamie Bryson’s application for leave for a full judicial review hearing against Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn. The judge said Mr Bryson, who represented himself as a personal litigant, had “very ably argued” his case with “perseverance and cogency”, and had raised some issues of law that caused him “some concern”. However, he found against him on the three grounds of challenge against Mr Benn. Mr Bryson had initially asked the court to grant interim relief in his challenge to prevent Tuesday’s democratic consent motion being heard in the Assembly, pending the hearing of a full judicial review. However, he abandoned that element of his leave application during proceedings on Monday, after the judge made clear he would be “very reluctant” to do anything that would be “trespassing into the realms” of a democratically elected Assembly. Mr Bryson had challenged Mr Benn’s move to initiate the democratic consent process that is required under the UK and EU’s Windsor Framework deal to extend the trading arrangements that apply to Northern Ireland. The previously stated voting intentions of the main parties suggest that Stormont MLAs will vote to continue the measures for another four years when they convene to debate the motion on Tuesday. After the ruling, Mr Bryson told the court he intended to appeal to the Court of Appeal. Any hearing was not expected to come later on Monday. In applying for leave, the activist’s argument was founded on three key grounds. The first was the assertion that Mr Benn failed to make sufficient efforts to ensure Stormont’s leaders undertook a public consultation exercise in Northern Ireland before the consent vote. The second was that the Secretary of State allegedly failed to demonstrate he had paid special regard to protecting Northern Ireland’s place in the UK customs territory in triggering the vote. The third ground centred on law changes introduced by the previous UK government earlier this year, as part of its Safeguarding the Union deal to restore powersharing at Stormont. He claimed that if the amendments achieved their purpose, namely, to safeguard Northern Ireland’s place within the United Kingdom, then it would be unlawful to renew and extend post-Brexit trading arrangements that have created economic barriers between the region and the rest of the UK. In 2023, the UK Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the trading arrangements for Northern Ireland are lawful. The appellants in the case argued that legislation passed at Westminster to give effect to the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement conflicted with the 1800 Acts of Union that formed the United Kingdom, particularly article six of that statute guaranteeing unfettered trade within the UK. The Supreme Court found that while article six of the Acts of Union has been “modified” by the arrangements, that was done with the express will of a sovereign parliament, and so therefore was lawful. Mr Bryson contended that amendments made to the Withdrawal Agreement earlier this year, as part of the Safeguarding the Union measures proposed by the Government to convince the DUP to return to powersharing, purport to reassert and reinforce Northern Ireland’s constitutional status in light of the Supreme Court judgment. He told the court that it was “quite clear” there was “inconsistency” between the different legal provisions. “That inconsistency has to be resolved – there is an arguable case,” he told the judge. However, Dr Tony McGleenan KC, representing the Government, described Mr Bryson’s argument as “hopeless” and “not even arguable”. He said all three limbs of the case had “no prospect of success and serve no utility”. He added: “This is a political argument masquerading as a point of constitutional law and the court should see that for what it is.” After rising to consider the arguments, Justice McAlinden delivered his ruling shortly after 7pm. The judge dismissed the application on the first ground around the lack consultation, noting that such an exercise was not a “mandatory” obligation on Mr Benn. On the second ground, he said there were “very clear” indications that the Secretary of State had paid special regard to the customs territory issues. On the final ground, Justice McAlinden found there was no inconsistency with the recent legislative amendments and the position stated in the Supreme Court judgment. “I don’t think any such inconsistency exists,” he said. He said the amendments were simply a “restatement” of the position as set out by the Supreme Court judgment, and only served to confirm that replacing the Northern Ireland Protocol with the Windsor Framework had not changed the constitutional fact that Article Six of the Acts of Union had been lawfully “modified” by post-Brexit trading arrangements. “It does no more than that,” he said. The framework, and its predecessor the NI Protocol, require checks and customs paperwork on goods moving from Great Britain into Northern Ireland. Under the arrangements, which were designed to ensure no hardening of the Irish land border post-Brexit, Northern Ireland continues to follow many EU trade and customs rules. This has proved highly controversial, with unionists arguing the system threatens Northern Ireland’s place in the United Kingdom. Advocates of the arrangements say they help insulate the region from negative economic consequences of Brexit. A dispute over the so-called Irish Sea border led to the collapse of the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2022, when the DUP withdrew then-first minister Paul Givan from the coalition executive. The impasse lasted two years and ended in January when the Government published its Safeguarding the Union measures. Under the terms of the framework, a Stormont vote must be held on articles five to 10 of the Windsor Framework, which underpin the EU trade laws in force in Northern Ireland, before they expire. The vote must take place before December 17. Based on the numbers in the Assembly, MLAs are expected to back the continuation of the measures for another four years, even though unionists are likely to oppose the move. DUP leader Gavin Robinson has already made clear his party will be voting against continuing the operation of the Windsor Framework. Unlike other votes on contentious issues at Stormont, the motion does not require cross-community support to pass. If it is voted through with a simple majority, the arrangements are extended for four years. In that event, the Government is obliged to hold an independent review of how the framework is working. If it wins cross-community support, which is a majority of unionists and a majority of nationalists, then it is extended for eight years. The chances of it securing such cross-community backing are highly unlikely.

Residents of Australia are being targeted in a strange new scam dubbed “brushing.” This occurs when recipients are sent unsolicited parcels from major postal services containing random, valueless items like ripped fabrics, stuffed toys, or stinky rags. Reports of the scam have spiked on social media , with many questioning its purpose and whether they should be concerned. Dad made his friend dig his own grave and kill himself after raping daughter Putin warned to end Ukraine war now to save Russian economy - 'guns or butter' One Sydney resident said they received a pink bag filled with scraps of fabric and a mysterious QR code. “I wasn’t sure what it was as I wasn’t expecting anything,” they wrote. “Does anyone know if this is something I need to report or what it could potentially be or why this has happened? Freaking out!” The scam serves two purposes: enticing recipients to scan a QR code that leads to a fraudulent delivery site , or allowing scammers to use the “proof of delivery” to post fake reviews under the recipient’s name. Another recipient described receiving emails from Australia Post marked with their personal details. “It had my full name, address, and number on it,” they said. Amazon warns against brushing scams, stating that third-party sellers are prohibited from using the tactic. “When a customer receives a package they didn’t order, it may be a scam sometimes called ‘brushing,’” Amazon explains . They urge recipients to check if the package is a gift and report suspicious deliveries using their self-service form. ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe advised consumers to stay vigilant, especially during the holidays. “Many Australians will be waiting for parcels to be delivered both ahead of Christmas and following the Boxing Day sales , and you can be sure that scammers will be looking to take advantage of this,” she said. Lowe urged people to avoid clicking links in emails or texts, even when expecting a delivery. Instead, he suggested checking directly with Australia Post or the courier .SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Penn State coach James Franklin has long campaigned for college football to have a commissioner oversee the sport because of NIL and transfer portal issues, among others. Sunday at the Fiesta Bowl’s Media Day, Franklin named who he would like to see fill that role. “I think (former Alabama coach) Nick Saban would be the obvious choice,” he said. “Nick will probably call me tonight and say, ‘Don’t do this.’ “But I think he’s the obvious choice, right? I think there are some other really good candidates out there. But that would be a very, very important step moving forward to come up with some solutions and do what’s best for our sport.” Franklin was responding to a question regarding Miami quarterback Cam Ward not playing the second half of the Hurricanes’ 42-41 loss to Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Last year, four Penn State players opted out of the Peach Bowl: Olu Fashanu, Chop Robinson, Kalen King and Johnny Dixon. Three others sat out the second half: Theo Johnson, Adisa Isaac and Caedan Wallace. “It’s a challenge that has been a challenge for a number of years,” Franklin said. “It’s obviously become even more challenging with some of the things with the calendar and with the transfer portal, the windows; and then on top of that, NIL. “It’s one of those things that we can’t just keep talking about. We have to come up with some solutions.” Franklin also suggested eliminating conference championship games and teams playing the same amount of conference games. “We should be doing what’s best for college football and the student-athletes,” he said. “Getting rid of the conference championship games would help with that. When you have a (College Football Playoff) committee sitting in a room trying to compare apples to apples, it’s hard to do that when not everybody is playing under the same model. “I also think it’s very, very important that everybody is playing the same number of conference games, whether that’s eight, nine or whatever. Then the committee can compare apples to apples.” Embracing underdog role: Boise State arrived Saturday in Arizona for the Fiesta Bowl wearing T-shirts that said, “Please Count Us Out.” The Broncos (12-1) are 11-point underdogs against Penn State for Tuesday night’s game. “I definitely didn’t plan on it becoming a shirt,” Boise State coach Spencer Danielson said. “(But) that’s what I believe in and that’s what Boise State has been built on.” Danielson mentioned the Broncos’ thrilling overtime win over Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl as why fans across the country have been drawn to the program. “We have been counted out before,” he said. “We have been counted out as a program. We have been counted out in games this year, and you thrive in that.” Praise for Durant: Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty was asked if anyone on the Penn State defense other than All-American end Abdul Carter jumped out to him. “I know the interior guys kind of get overlooked,” said Jeanty, the nation’s top rusher. “To me, (tackle) Zane Durant is a baller. We’ve been talking about him since we’ve been game-planning. He’s a great player. He’s going to give us a run for our money.”The Texas Longhorns had a scary moment in the second quarter when Quinn Ewers limped off the field due to an ankle injury following a touchdown run by Jaydon Blue. Ewers appeared to be bothered by the injury for the rest of the afternoon, and the offense would rely heavily on the rushing attack. Texas star quarterback would finish the game 20-of-31 passing for 191 yards and two touchdowns. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Thanks for the feedback.

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Malique Ewin finished with team highs of 17 points and seven rebounds to lead the Florida State Seminoles to a 92-59 victory over the Massachusetts Minutemen in each team's final game of the Naismith Hall of Fame Tip-Off on Sunday afternoon in Uncasville, Conn. The Seminoles (6-1) won their third consecutive game and went 2-0 in the event as they pulled away in the second half, leading by as many as 36 points. It's Florida State's best start since the 2019-20 season when it went 7-1. UMass (1-5) dropped its fifth in a row following a season-opening win over New Hampshire despite a strong game on Sunday from Jaylen Curry, who scored 17 points. Curry, with six free throws, helped propel the Minutemen on a 10-0 run over a four-plus minute span in the first half to take a 24-23 lead with 4:22 left. FSU closed the half on a 13-3 run to lead 37-27 at halftime. A 15-4 surge to open the second half helped the Seminoles break the game open. Florida State's defense frustrated UMass shooters throughout the contest, especially on the perimeter, limiting the Minutemen to 3-for-24 shooting (12.5 percent) from 3-point range and 18-for-58 (31 percent) overall. The Seminoles finished with 22 points off 17 UMass turnovers. On the flipside, Florida State had one of its best shooting games of the season. The Seminoles moved the ball well throughout the game and finished with 25 assists while only turning the ball over 10 times. The Seminoles shot 33 for 58 (57 percent) from the field and made 9 of 18 three-pointers to put together a season-high scoring output. Once again, Florida State shined thanks to its depth as 10 players scored and four scored in double figures. The Seminoles were able to have 16 players participate in the game as well. Jamir Watkins finished with 14 points while Jerry Deng and Justin Thomas each had 10 points. For UMass, Daniel Rivera finished with 12 points and six rebounds while Nate Guerengomba had 10 points. Daniel Hankins-Sanford collected a game-high 13 rebounds. --Field Level Media

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