Police officers gather at the scene of the mass shooting in Alabama,
United States. PHOTO: AFP
WASHINGTON (AFP) – A mass shooting involving several assailants has left at least four people dead and dozens wounded in Alabama, United States (US) police said.
“We believe that multiple shooters fired multiple shots on a group of people” in the Five Points South district of Birmingham just after 11pm, police officer Truman Fitzgerald told local media.
Officers found two adult males and one adult female who was unresponsive on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound, Fitzgerald said. All three were pronounced dead at the scene.
A fourth victim died at a local hospital, he added.
Dozens of people were wounded in the shooting with at least four sustaining life-threatening injuries, Fitzgerald said.
The others had “various injuries”, he added. Police have not got anyone in custody over the shooting, Fitzman said, urging the public to provide any information that could help the investigation. Several agencies are involved in the investigation, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Fire rescue services at the scene on Saturday night had cordoned off the area. This year, there have been at least 403 mass shootings – defined as a shooting involving at least four victims, dead or wounded – across the US, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
At least 12,416 people have been killed in firearms violence this year in the US, according to the GVA.
Police officers gather at the scene of the mass shooting in Alabama, United States. PHOTO: AFP
AP – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to protect dolphins along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the United States (US) after dozens were killed or sickened in 2019 following the prolonged opening of a spillway used for flood control.
US District Court Judge Louis Guirola Jr ruled on Wednesday that local governments and business groups that filed the civil complaint in January had no legal standing to sue.
The judge said the plaintiffs, who called themselves the Mississippi Sound Coalition, failed to show they faced imminent harm. The coalition had sued the Army Corps of Engineers over its operation of the Bonnet Carre’ Spillway upriver from New Orleans. The spillway is used to divert Mississippi River water to Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Borgne, after which it flows to the Mississippi Sound in the Gulf of Mexico.
When the river is high, opening the spillway eases pressure on the levees that protect New Orleans. However, it also flushes pollutants and nutrients into the Mississippi Sound and reduces salinity.
The coalition’s lawsuit said that polluted freshwater flowing into the Gulf in 2019, when the spillway for opened 120 total days, left dead and sickened bottlenose dolphins stranded along Mississippi beaches. One expert quoted in the lawsuit said 142 sick and dead dolphins washed onshore.
The coalition said the grisly sight tarnished tourism and seafood industries that are vital to the area’s economy.
The group’s attorneys argued the Marine Mammal Protection Act requires Army Corps and other agencies to obtain a US Department of Commerce permit when their actions may kill, harm or harass animals like the bottlenose dolphin.
ANN/THE DAILY STAR – The prospect of making significant lifestyle changes for the benefit of your cardiac health can be daunting.
Nevertheless, the journey toward a healthier heart typically consists of small, steady adjustments.
By integrating straightforward yet effective habits into your daily routine, you can significantly lower your risk of heart disease.
This includes fuelling your body with nutritious foods, finding effective methods to cope with stress and engaging in regular physical activity.
Here, we offer practical advice that emphasises the importance of prioritising your cardiac health.
HAVE A HEALTHY DIET
Nourishing yourself with food good for your heart plays a huge role. Eating foods rich in fibre, like apples, pears, beans, oats, and barley lowers your “bad cholesterol”.
Including whole grains, leaf proteins, fruits, and vegetables in your breakfast also helps in maintaining a healthy diet and weight. There are also other foods you can (if you must) include in your nutrition regime – fish, nuts, certain types of tea and dark chocolate (if you have a sweet tooth).
Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids. Nuts like almonds, walnuts, and tree nuts contain “heart-friendly” fats; green or black tea keeps angina and heart attacks at bay, and flavonoids in dark chocolate reduce the possibility of inflammation and heart disease.
Salt and saturated fat are detrimental to the heart, so you should limit their intake.
It’s probably the one suggestion you have heard your entire life, regardless of the nature of potential diseases you might be dealing with.
Sitting for long hours has a bad effect on blood cholesterol levels.
Try to get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week to manage your blood cholesterol and weight.
If you have a desk job, move a bit during your lunch break and perform exercises at your leisure.
Practicing yoga reduces one’s risk of cardiovascular disease, so try to incorporate it into your routine. Other than these, strength and interval training, dancing, taking stairs instead of lifts, walking, running, swimming, aerobics and housework offer immense heart health benefits.
GET ENOUGH SLEEP
You must get a good night’s sleep to ensure your cardiac health is at its best. The time span of your sleep matters, as too little or too much sleep can be harmful.
It is suggested that one gets seven to nine hours of sleep to avoid the risk of heart disease.
You should make a habit of going to bed and waking up at the same time, even when you wish to sleep a few hours more on the weekends.
A proper sleep environment is needed, which is a dark, quiet place, keeping away electronic devices from your bedroom.
It’s better to avoid any large meals or caffeine before bedtime.
QUIT SMOKING
At least seven million people die from smoking around the world, a devastatingly high number, which gives an idea of how detrimental it is for your body.
Smoking disallows your pumping heart to carry blood properly as it makes it more likely to develop atherosclerosis, which is building up plaque in the arteries. It will eventually evolve into an increasing risk of peripheral artery disease.
ENSURE SOUND MENTAL HEALTH
Finally, we have all heard this: a healthy body is connected to a healthy mind.
So, it’s integral that you take care of your mental health.
Engaging in hobbies like painting, reading books, crocheting, or even sitting in nature simply to unwind, can do wonders. – Sheela Chandran
Police officers enter a property during an operation in Culiacan, Sinaloa State in Mexico. PHOTO: AFP
CULIACÁN (AFP) – Mexican media reported 10 new deaths on Saturday in the northwestern state of Sinaloa, where rival cartel factions have been in open conflict with each other and authorities in recent days.
The uptick in violence comes after the surprise arrest on United States (US) soil of Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada in late July, which is believed to have unleashed an internal power struggle within the group.
Around 70 people have been killed in the state since September 9, mostly in the capital city Culiacan, according to official and press tallies.
Three incidents occurred on Saturday in the central Tres Rios area of Culiacan.
The first was a shootout between police and alleged hitmen, after which unknown individuals blockaded a road with cars and motorcycles about 200 metres from the prosecutor’s office.
Separately, security agents were attacked by gunmen who then fled into an apartment building. An ensuing shootout left three alleged criminals dead, one arrested and two soldiers injured, Governor Ruben Rocha Moya wrote on X.
“The security forces managed to evacuate six adults and a minor from the property where the aggressors were taking refuge,” said Rocha, who travelled on Saturday to Mexico City to meet with president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum.
The federal government also sent 600 soldiers on Saturday to reinforce security in Sinaloa.
Local media also reported seven other deaths.
The bodies of five people were left in the street, half-naked and wearing hats, in what is presumed to be a message of intimidation between the warring factions.
Authorities have yet to comment on the deaths.
Zambada, 76, was arrested on July 25 after flying across the US border.
He claims he was kidnapped in Mexico and delivered into US custody against his will.
He was detained along with Joaquin Guzman Lopez, a son of Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who is serving a life sentence in the US.
Police officers enter a property during an operation in Culiacan, Sinaloa State in Mexico. PHOTO: AFP
Photos show Lily Collins in scenes from ‘Emily in Paris’. PHOTO: AP
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The new season of Emily in Paris will have many of the same elements as the first three: daring fashion, flirty romance and workplace drama. One thing that has changed? The lead actor’s confidence.
Lily Collins, who plays Emily Cooper, said her life has mirrored her character’s growth since the series premiered in 2020.
“Walking onto set season four, I was a different person than walking onto set season one,” Collins said in a recent interview with The Associated Press. “I’m a more well-rounded and understanding human in this space now because of the show.”
In addition to starring in the series, Collins produces it. The first season marked her first producing gig, and she’s taken on several other projects since.
“With the growth of Emily, there’s come a real growth in myself within my role as an actor, but also as a producer,” she said. “Being so collaborative with the writers and Darren (Star, series creator) and the other producers on this and having a voice on the show has really given me the confidence with other projects out there to do the same or want the same.”
The upcoming fourth season follows Emily untangling a messy love triangle, but she’s in a more stable place professionally than when we first saw her struggling to fit in at her new job in a new country. Even her French has improved as the series went on. Collins said some of her character’s self-assurance has rubbed off on her.
Photos show Lily Collins in scenes from ‘Emily in Paris’. PHOTO: APPHOTO: APPHOTO: APPHOTO: AP
“I’ve grown more confident as Emily, but also with Lily. I’m asking deeper questions about the entire project, more so than I would’ve season one,” she said. “They’re not just about aesthetics anymore, it’s about the core values of the show and how to change things and how to bring new ideas to the table.”
Some of those new ideas include adapting Emily’s headline-making wardrobe with each season, a process that Collins said required two eight-hour fittings. She said they broke their own record by securing 82 looks for the fourth season.
The costuming, by designer Marylin Fitoussi, is a crucial part of the story, showing Emily’s evolution from an expat sporting looks emblazoned with the Eiffel Tower to outfits more like that of an authentic Parisian woman. But the costuming is also a crucial part of Collins’ process of stepping back into Emily’s shoes – both literally and figuratively.
“It’s the best way for me to start to feel like Emily again, but Emily 2.0,” Collins said. “We really do tell a story with clothing in this.”
Collins said the premiere that the depth of Emily’s character has been a rewarding part of the process for her, especially in seeing how fans connect with Emily or are inspired by her.
“It means the world,” Collins said. “I love playing a woman who’s unapologetically herself and loves to work, and that’s a positive thing, and that she’s still struggling to find a work-life balance because I think that you’re always trying to find what works for you. So not having it together all the time is actually an okay thing, and I love playing a character that celebrates that.”
The fourth season of the show, which premieres its first half on Thursday, has been hotly anticipated among its growing fanbase since the third season was released two years ago.
Netflix has yet to renew the series for a fifth season but Star, known for Sex and the City and Beverly Hills, 90210 said he thinks the audience and popularity are only growing with time.
“It’s not like it was a product of the pandemic and people not being able to travel so they liked to watch Paris on the screen. They can travel now and the show’s increased in popularity and, in fact, it encourages people to travel, which was my biggest dream of the show,” he said.
Even with his belief in the series, Star said it’s always “gratifying” when audiences respond well to the final product. As a veteran in the television world, Star knows audiences’ reception and viewership can be unpredictable. – Kaitlyn Huamani
ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show Jeff Kellert; and Bella McGowan at a community garden with residents Rico De Rixey and his wife Geraldine Brand in Los Angeles, United States. PHOTO: AP
AP – After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue.
Later, he got certified to lead support groups every other week for the National Mental Health Alliance, an organisation for relatives of people with mental illness.
Altogether, Kellert, 71, volunteers about 30 hours a month. The experience keeps him active, but just as important, he said, it has led to new friendships and a sense of purpose he never expected in retirement.
“That together with a good sense of self-esteem and self-confidence – I feel like I’m doing something productive,” said Kellert, of Albany, New York. “Retirement’s not what it used to be, sitting on your rocking chair knitting. It’s so much more.”
Volunteering also may help him live longer, providing what various studies have shown are a variety of health and psychological benefits.
Developmental-health psychologist Jacquelyn Stephens at the non-profit Mather Institute, in Evanston, Illinois, researches how to age well. She said volunteering would be good even if it didn’t have so many benefits.
“But it just so happens that it does, and especially for older adults,” she said.
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING
Psychology professor Eric S Kim at the University of British Columbia Vancouver said his research has found a connection between volunteering and more positive emotions, less loneliness and more social support.
“These things have downstream effects, such as increased healthy behaviours, as well as increased healthier biological function such as reduced inflammation,” said Kim.
It’s not just older adults who benefit, though they are the most-studied group. There are indications that volunteering helps high school students too.
Stephens noted that some types of volunteer opportunities, like loading boxes at a food bank, include physical activity. But the work doesn’t have to be physical to be beneficial, she said.
“It’s kind of like exercise, that the best kind of volunteering is the one you’ll actually do,” she said, noting that the only risk is over committing, which would negate health benefits.
“It’s not good to be stressed out about your volunteer commitment.”
HOW TO GET STARTED VOLUNTEERING
Stephens said many people might not volunteer because at first they only think of a few common options that don’t appeal to them, like tutoring or providing food to the needy.
Instead, she suggested reaching out to your social network to learn about opportunities that others have enjoyed.
Doing so helps to vet an organisation for a good environment for volunteers, and encourages people to get involved with a friend or relative in ways that deepen their bonds.
Kellert recommended simply searching online for “volunteer opportunities in my town,” but he also suggested doing a little soul searching before you retire.
“A lot of the time it’s right in front of you,” he said. “What do you love? What do you want to do? And now you can do that.”
ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show Jeff Kellert; and Bella McGowan at a community garden with residents Rico De Rixey and his wife Geraldine Brand in Los Angeles, United States. PHOTO: APPHOTO: AP
BERNAMA – The ringgit is anticipated to move on a continued bullish bias this week, trading at 4.1875 to 4.2025 against the US dollar, said an analyst.
SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes said massive moves on the ringgit in the past week reminded markets just how deeply undervalued the local unit was, held back by higher United States (US) short-term rates.
“It is as if the jumbo Federal Reserve (Fed) cut opened the bullish floodgates, sending the ringgit surging. But, of course, there’s always more beneath the surface.
“The Fed’s jumbo rate cut is a game-changer, boosting local foreign exchange (FX) markets and lighting a fire under the local stock market, drawing in foreign inflows in a virtuous cycle for a stronger ringgit,” Innes told Bernama.
He further said while the US economic data has held up for now, he expects that it (the US economy) would eventually soften, leading to an even more aggressive repricing of the US yield curve lower, which would benefit the ringgit even further.
“In this environment, any US dollar strength will likely be short-lived, quickly snuffed out by the prospect of more Fed cuts. But given how far and fast we have come, I wouldn’t be surprised to see some consolidation next week, around 4.20. I am expecting a range of 4.1875 to 4.2025, with a continued bullish bias,” said Innes.
Meanwhile, Bank Negara governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said besides the US rate cut, Malaysia’s positive economic outlook and structural reforms were also propelling the ringgit’s rise.
Visitors learn about the E-STAR V7 commercial vehicle at the Chinese carmaker Dongfeng booth during the media preview of the International Motor Show (IAA) Transportation 2024 in Hannover, Germany. PHOTO: XINHUA
HANNOVER (XINHUA) – The electrification of Europe’s commercial vehicle fleet has emerged as a key focus at the ongoing Hannover motor show, underscoring the automotive industry’s accelerating push toward zero-emission transportation.
The International Motor Show (IAA) Transportation 2024, one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle events, drew nearly 1,700 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions.
The event brings together leading figures in the commercial vehicle sector to explore sustainable transport and logistics solutions, with a strong emphasis on achieving carbon neutrality.
Major European manufacturers highlighted the commercial vehicle’s growing shift towards electrification by showcasing new electric truck models at the event.
Daimler Truck presented the “eActros 600”, an electric truck with a range of up to 500 kilometres (km) on a single charge, while MAN Truck & Bus introduced a light-duty electric truck capable of covering over 230km, with fast charging achievable in just 30 minutes.
Visitors learn about the E-STAR V7 commercial vehicle at the Chinese carmaker Dongfeng booth during the media preview of the International Motor Show (IAA) Transportation 2024 in Hannover, Germany. PHOTO: XINHUA
Despite these innovations, diesel trucks still dominate European commercial vehicle market, accounting for 95.7 per cent of new truck registrations in 2023. Electric trucks, though making up just 1.5 per cent, have seen a notable rise from 0.8 per cent the previous year, underscoring the sector’s gradual transition toward electrification, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).
“Electric trucks are starting to show a clear advantage in total cost of ownership,” said one expert. “Lower toll fees, cheaper electricity, and reduced maintenance costs make them a more attractive option, especially for certain transport applications.”
Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management and chairman of the Mobility business sector, said Bosch sees significant opportunities in the shift to electric powertrains and plans to restructure its commercial vehicle operations to capitalise on this trend.
The push for electric trucks comes amid increasing regulatory pressure. The European Parliament has mandated a 45-per-cent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from new heavy-duty trucks and buses by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. However, automakers caution that the transition will require significant improvements in charging infrastructure.
CEO Christian Levin of Traton Group, a Volkswagen subsidiary, emphasised that the lack of adequate charging infrastructure remains a significant hurdle. He also pointed out the challenges of securing necessary permits, ensuring a stable supply of green electricity, and addressing pricing issues.
According to Levin, all these factors must come together to ensure the long-term sustainability of electrification.
German Transport Minister Volker Wissing, speaking at the motor show’s opening, underscored the critical need for a robust charging network to facilitate the transition to electric vehicles.
Wissing outlined plans to establish 350 charging parks and 4,200 fast-charging points across Germany in the coming years, with the goal of electrifying one-third of the country’s road freight by 2030.
Daimler Truck, Traton, and Volvo have formed the joint venture Milence to address infrastructure concerns, announcing a plan to establish 70 charging hubs and over 570 high-power charging points across 10 European countries. The network will focus on deploying megawatt chargers, with operations expected to begin in 2025.
“Transport companies want to electrify their fleets, but local grid operators are struggling to provide the necessary capacity.
“We need urgent action to address these bottlenecks,” said president Hildegard Mueller of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA).
Despite the challenges, automakers remain optimistic about the long-term prospects for electrification in Europe’s commercial vehicle sector, pointing to regulatory support and technological advancements as key drivers of future growth.
File photo shows the 16.4 Megawatt (DC) Westmont Solar Energy Project in San Pedro, about 40km south of
Los Angeles, the United States. PHOTO: XINHUA
SACRAMENTO (XINHUA) – The United States (US) solar industry is grappling with a sharp downturn and a wave of business closures, despite the government’s attempt to bolster domestic solar supply chains through financial incentives and other measures.
This year has already seen a series of solar company bankruptcies and massive closures.
Home security giant ADT exited the solar business in January, followed by Titan Solar shutting down in June. August witnessed the bankruptcy of SunPower, one of the nation’s oldest and largest solar installers, while Lumio, another major installer, filed for bankruptcy in September.
These business failures reflected a broader decline in residential and utility-scale solar installations, even though US solar panel production capacity has increased.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in 2022, allocated hundreds of billions of US dollars to strengthen the clean energy economy in the country, including substantial support for solar component manufacturing.
File photo shows the 16.4 Megawatt (DC) Westmont Solar Energy Project in San Pedro, about 40km south of
Los Angeles, the United States. PHOTO: XINHUA
However, head of global solar Michelle Davis at the energy research and consulting firm Wood Mackenzie, warned that “future solar growth is being hindered by broader power sector challenges”.
The obstacles included interconnection backlogs, shortages of electrical equipment, and constraints on labour availability, said Davis, who is the lead author of the US Solar Market Insight Q3 2024 report, released by the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie this month.
The residential solar market has been hit particularly hard, with the Wood Mackenzie report projecting a 19-per-cent nationwide installation decline this year.
In the second quarter, the residential solar capacity added 1.1 GW, down 37 per cent year over year, marking the lowest quarter in nearly three years, according to the report.
Other segments of the solar industry also experienced declines in the second quarter.
Commercial solar installations fell five per cent from the first quarter, while the community solar segment logged a 12-per-cent decrease both quarter over quarter and year over year.
The utility-scale segment recorded a 23-per-cent decline from the first quarter.
The report attributed these declines to policy changes in California and high interest rates nationwide.
California’s transition to net billing, which reduces the rates utilities pay residents for excess power from new home solar systems, has had a significant impact.
The state’s residential solar installations dropped 36 per cent from the first quarter, with volumes expected to fall 41 per cent compared with 2023.
California is the biggest solar market in the United States, as it accounted for over 30 per cent of residential solar capacity additions in 2023.
For all other states in the country, the report predicted an eight-per-cent decline in residential installations this year.
The broader economic environment has also contributed to the industry’s struggles.
High inflation led to rising interest rates, making borrowing more expensive for solar companies whose business models often rely on upfront financing.
While the IRA included a 30-per-cent tax credit for rooftop solar systems, the incentive was dampened by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate hikes, which began in March 2022.
The Fed’s decision to cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point recently, the first such cut in years, is generally seen as positive for solar companies.
However, experts cautioned that rate cuts may not come as quickly or significantly as the industry hopes.
Analysts like Pol Lezcano from BloombergNEF warned that solar installers faced challenges beyond just high interest rates.
Expanding into new markets is particularly difficult for companies already facing financial constraints, he told tech news website CNET.
“The bottom line, regardless of what the interest rate conversation is, this is a really difficult model to scale,” said Lezcano.
Davis also pointed to additional uncertainties facing the industry, including newly proposed tariffs and the upcoming presidential election in November, saying that “there is currently a lot to navigate in the solar industry.”
In May, the US government implemented a steep increase in tariffs on imported solar cells to boost domestic manufacturing. However, this move has raised concerns among US-based solar panel manufacturers who still rely on imported cells.
The industry is worried about potential taxes on imported solar cells and modules, which could further impede solar growth in the US.
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe controls a ball chased by Espanyol’ players during a Spanish La Liga match at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain. PHOTO: AP
AFP – Vinicius Junior’s decisive impact helped Real Madrid come from behind to beat a determined Espanyol side 4-1 yesterday and move a point behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.
The Brazilian started on the bench but created a goal for Rodrygo Goes before scoring himself to complete Madrid’s turnaround after a Thibaut Courtois own goal gifted the visitors the lead early in the second half.
Dani Carvajal levelled for Madrid soon afterwards before Vinicius took the reins, with Kylian Mbappe adding a late penalty to net in his fourth consecutive game for the club.
“It was hard for us to score goals in the first half but we made so many chances,” midfielder Luka Modric told Real Madrid TV.
“The team played well… we had a great game and we can be happy, but we have to continue (like this).”
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe controls a ball chased by Espanyol’ players during a Spanish La Liga match at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain. PHOTO: AP
The comprehensive victory was Madrid’s 38th consecutive La Liga game without defeat, their last loss in the competition coming just under a year ago, against Atletico Madrid in September 2023.
With a packed calendar, Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti rested Vinicius at the outset, opting for Arda Guler in his place alongside Mbappe and Rodrygo.
Madrid had a stranglehold on the first half without being able to make the breakthrough, with Mbappe heavily involved, hunting for his sixth goal of the season across all competitions.
Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia made a fine save at his near post to thwart the France captain’s effort from a tight angle.
Eder Militao headed narrowly over from the subsequent corner and Mbappe had another long-range effort stopped as well as slashing a shot off-target.
Increasingly frustrated, Mbappe was booked for protesting against a decision called against him.
Jude Bellingham fired in a vicious drive from the edge of the box but Garcia saved comfortably to send the teams in goalless at the break.
Madrid have been able to score just one first half goal in eight matches this season.
Carlos Romero came close for the promoted visitors early in the second period with a strike that flew off-target, but it was mostly one-way traffic in the direction of Garcia’s goal. Madrid were therefore stunned when the visitors took the lead in the 54th minute, with Courtois clumsily deflecting Jofre Carreras’ cross into his own net.
Ancelotti sent on Vinicius immediately but it was Carvajal who levelled four minutes later, tapping home on the line after Bellingham’s cross squirmed away from the previously flawless Garcia.
Madrid turned the screw and claimed their rewards as Espanyol’s resistance crumbled, with Vinicius producing a sublime cross with the outside of his boot to tee up Rodrygo for the second.
Mbappe unselfishly slipped Vinicius through on goal to tuck home for Madrid’s third and the former Paris-Saint Germain star dispatched a late penalty himself to complete a sizeable victory.
