England will hand Test debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker for the second match against New Zealand at the Oval. Matthew Fisher returns, and Jofra Archer is back after a break. Joe Root will captain the side in Ben Stokes's absence due to a team curfew breach.
An ABC correspondent draws parallels between Donald Trump's rise to power and the political trajectory of Pauline Hanson's One Nation party in Australia. The article highlights how both figures capitalized on public distrust in institutions, media, and politics, mastering social media and undermining traditional journalism to build movements that major parties and media initially underestimated.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are out of England's second Test vs New Zealand after a nightclub incident. Joe Root returns as interim captain, while Harry Brook, previously involved in a similar incident, is overlooked for the vice-captaincy.
England Test captain Ben Stokes' future is uncertain after the ECB launched an investigation into a breach of team protocol involving Stokes and Gus Atkinson at a London nightclub, potentially affecting their participation in the second Test against New Zealand.
President Trump proposes a 'Trump Promenade' linking the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River, part of his extensive public works program in Washington DC.
England's 'Bazball' approach, heralded by a 2022 comeback win, faces renewed scrutiny after a dismal 140 all out against New Zealand at Lord's. Despite difficult conditions, the team's volatile performance raises doubts about the long-term viability of the strategy and its impact on player development.
Lord's Cricket Ground celebrates its 150th Test, marking a sesquicentenary unmatched globally. Despite its exclusivity and high costs, the iconic venue retains an almost mythical status for cricket lovers due to its rich history and enduring legacy.
President Trump is escalating pressure on Cuba, openly suggesting U.S. military action. This follows criminal charges against Raul Castro for a 1996 shootdown and the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Caribbean.
President Trump postponed an executive order on AI regulation, citing concerns it could hinder US competitiveness with China. The order would have required voluntary review of AI models before public release.
Will Ferrell portrayed Jeffrey Epstein's ghost on Saturday Night Live, appearing to Donald Trump (played by James Austin Johnson) in a sketch. The ghost discussed Epstein's "hot" heaven and Trump's approval ratings, and showed visions of administration officials' futures.
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Taiwan would be discussed in his talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and pledged to raise the case of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying at their summit in Beijing this week. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said the Chinese President would be more likely than he to bring up the Taiwan issue at their meeting on Thursday and Friday. “He’ll bring up Taiwan, I think, more than I will,” he said. Asked whether the US should...
Donald Trump has unveiled a custom championship belt and White House arena plans for UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for June 14 as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. UFC stars Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane joined Trump at the Oval Office ahead of the historic event, which will feature fights staged on the White House South Lawn.
US President Donald Trump said conflict in the Middle East would be “over quickly”, as Iran considered a peace proposal that could lead to the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz. “We’ve had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it’s very possible that we’ll make a deal,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, according to Reuters. The president has repeatedly played up the possibility of an agreement with Iran since the war began on February 28, without reaching an...
The Essex and South Africa spinner has taken more Championship wickets than anyone else since arriving in 2017 – but says 18 teams can reward mediocrityFor 10 seasons, few have earned the right to comment on English cricket more than Simon Harmer. Because for 10 seasons, no one has taken more County Championship wickets than the South African off-spinner who arrived at Essex in 2017 on a six-month contract, his international career stalled and his options narrowing fast.He has since become one of the great imports of the English game: 522 first-class wickets and counting for Essex, two County Championship titles, a Bob Willis Trophy, a return to South Africa’s Test side and, perhaps most importantly, contentment. “My journey has been bumpy,” Harmer says from a sun-drenched beer garden near the Oval. “I can say now that I’m at peace with it.” Continue reading...
Working from home has become a mainstay of many economies since the COVID-19 pandemic. Surrey County Cricket Club figured that if people can work from home, maybe they can work from The Oval, too.
Kent have turned off comments on their social media accounts as they sit bottom of Division Two with just 21 points, with coach Adam Hollioake saying the decision aligns with allowing players and staff to think and play with freedom. Meanwhile, Surrey have increased security and bag checks at The Oval ahead of their match against Sussex following the Golders Green knife attacks, with a 45-year-old man charged with attempted murder and the UK terrorism threat level raised to severe.
Trump and Putin held a 90+ minute phone call discussing Ukraine and the Middle East. Trump proposed a 'ceasefire' in Ukraine, saying Putin 'might do that.' Putin offered help on Iran's enriched uranium, but Trump said he'd 'rather have you be involved with ending the war with Ukraine.'
Trump discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin on Wednesday, as the US maintains its naval blockade of Iranian ports. Trump said Putin offered to help with Iran uranium enrichment but Trump prefers Putin focus on ending the Ukraine war. Trump indicated a nuclear deal is possible only if Iran agrees to no nuclear weapons.
British officials push for White House meeting to be held privately, wary of repeat of scenes involving Ukraine leaderUS politics live – latest updatesKing Charles will be spared the potential humiliation of being upbraided in public by Donald Trump this week after the White House agreed that any meeting between the two men should be held off camera.British officials have pushed for the Oval Office meeting between the monarch and the US president to be held off camera for fear of a repeat of the scenes when Trump berated the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in front of the world’s press. Continue reading...
Dom Sibley helped shore up shaky Surrey on day two of their match against Essex at the OvalMore on working from The Oval, in case anyone is interested. You just buy a normal ticket and go to whichever area has been set aside for that purpose (the function room etc moves according to events). It is first come, first served, for a laptop and power point.A couple of early wickets, leavering out yesterday’s set batsmen – Marcus Harris caught for 146 off Ben Raine up in at CLS; and Jake Libby bowled by Kent’s one-man-band Matt Milnes for 52. Continue reading...
Friday's County Championship action saw Gus Atkinson bowl economically for Surrey against Essex, while Joe Root made his Yorkshire debut. Josh Tongue took his fourth five-wicket haul in eight first-class games for Nottinghamshire. Dean Elgar scored 92 and Paul Walter made 101 for Essex, while Tom Price (93) and John Simpson (century) shared a vital sixth-wicket stand for Sussex. Ed Barnard scored an unbeaten 134 for Warwickshire.
County Championship cricket round-up sees Essex reach 325-6 at The Oval with Paul Walter's 101 and Dean Elgar's 92 against Surrey. Joe Root made his Yorkshire debut at Headingley while Josh Tongue took five wickets for Nottinghamshire against Warwickshire. Ed Barnard scored an unbeaten 134 for Warwickshire, Marcus Harris hit a century for Lancashire, and Miles Hammond made 140 not out for Gloucestershire. Anuj Dal was stretchered off injured at Derby.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran’s footballers will be welcome at this year’s World Cup, distancing the US from a proposal that Italy could take Iran’s place. Rubio denied Washington had asked Iran not to attend, but warned some delegation members with ties to the IRGC may be barred. The proposal from US special envoy Paolo Zampolli was dismissed by Italy.
Bank of England deputy governor Sarah Breeden has warned that stock markets are too high and will likely fall back due to multiple risks facing the global economy. Speaking to the BBC, she noted that asset prices are at all-time highs despite numerous risks, including high AI valuations and private credit market concerns. While not predicting an imminent correction, she emphasized the need for the UK financial system to be resilient enough to withstand a potential sharp adjustment.
