A new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan alleges that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "little fucker," a "special-needs child," and "Mr Bean on crack." Bessent also reportedly advised Donald Trump not to host Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.
Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten 119, anchoring New Zealand's 252/3 on day three against England. His century, alongside Rachin Ravindra's 76, established a record partnership at The Oval, extending New Zealand's lead to 352.
New Zealand established a dominant position on day three of the second Test against England, reaching 252 for three and leading by 352 runs. Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten 119 and Rachin Ravindra added 76, grinding down England's attack. England's batting collapsed earlier, setting up a likely series decider.
New Zealand scored 100 runs in 99 minutes on the second morning of the second Test against England at the Oval, with Glenn Phillips scoring a century. England struggled with their bowling strategy and batting, ending the day at 222 for six, trailing by 169 runs.
England faces a difficult situation against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval, trailing by 169 runs after a chaotic second day. Glenn Phillips' maiden Test century and England's tactical errors contributed to their struggles.
Debutante Sonny Baker impressed on the first day of the second Test at the Oval, taking two wickets for England against New Zealand. The 23-year-old bowler, playing his 14th first-class game, took wickets of Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell, finishing with figures of two for 63. Baker expressed his excitement and relief at performing well, overcoming pre-match nerves.
England debuted three new players in a turbulent second Test against New Zealand at The Oval. Despite off-field issues, newcomers like Sonny Baker and Jacob Bethell impressed with crucial wickets, helping to restrict New Zealand to 291 for seven by close of play.
England battled on day one of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, with the team captained by Joe Root, fielding three debutants, leaving the tourists at 291-7. Captain Ben Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson are unavailable pending an investigation.
England's Joe Root-captained side, with three debutants, worked hard on day one of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval. New Zealand finished 291-7, with Daryl Mitchell making 44 and Tom Blundell 51, as England's inexperienced attack, led by Jofra Archer, battled hard.
Donald Trump will dine with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles, a historic symbol of French royalty and revolution. Trump, who admires grand design, was reportedly impressed by the palace's authenticity.
English cricket faces turmoil with Ben Stokes' captaincy uncertain amid off-field issues. The team, missing key players, fields multiple debutants in a series against New Zealand, highlighting a period of significant transition and instability.
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opens with a focus on art, featuring works by 30 diverse artists. The $850m privately funded center celebrates African American history and civil rights, contrasting with other presidential libraries and implicitly critiquing Donald Trump's approach to culture.
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.
