82 m. ago Facebook tests charging users to share links in potential blow for news outlets

News organisations fear move could hit newsrooms and other media publishers by stopping users sharing their contentFacebook is testing a system that charges users for sharing web links, in a move that could prove to be a further blow to news outlets and other publishers.Meta, the social media platform’s owner, said it was carrying out a “limited test” in which those without a paid “Meta Verified” subscription, costing at least £9.99 a month, could only post two external links a month. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Best thermal clothing for 2025, tested by a former snowboard instructor

The recent cold spell proves why it’s always worth having some thermals to hand, and these are the best of the best

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7 h. ago There are only two things wrong with this England team. They can’t Baz. And they can’t ball | Barney Ronay

Even losing seems to involve doing so without the qualities that were supposed to make England winIt’s a cruel, cruel summer. By the close of play in Adelaide, on the kind of superheated afternoon when just going outside basically involves setting fire to your own hair, it was clear this was the day the music finally died for England’s Ashes tour; even if that music has long since faded, like the tinkle of a haunted pianola in an empty house.The start of day two had presented a familiar challenge. Here was another occasion where it was necessary to bat properly. And yes, it is always this day. The bat properly day. Do it. Do the batting. The proper batting. By now this seems to raise some very basic existential questions. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Ben Stokes was not let down by England teammates, insists Marcus Trescothick

England lost eight wickets for 213 runs in reply to Australia’s 371

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9 h. ago ‘Sack’ Snicko: England and Australia frustrated by DRS drama again in third Ashes Test

Smith dismissal echoes confusion of opening dayStarc heard through mic calling for Snicko to be ‘sacked’England’s batting coach, Marcus Trescothick, described the use of the decision review system in the third Ashes Test as “not ideal”, at the end of another day of questionable spikes, dubious frame-alignment and a dismissal of Jamie Smith that echoed the confusion of the opening day.The DRS technology in use in Australia was widely criticised on day one after Alex Carey had been wrongly reprieved by the third umpire after feathering a catch to Jamie Smith on 72. The culprit in that case appears to have been operator error involving a mismatch of sound-wave and picture frame selection. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago We tasted the best supermarket Christmas sandwiches, and this was the clear winner

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12 h. ago Australia turn up the heat on England: Ashes third Test, day two – live

Australia all out for 371; England fume over Snicko call Ashes top 100 | Follow on Bluesky | Email MartinThe consensus is that today and tomorrow will be the best days to bat. England need to go huge, because they won’t fancy chasing too many against Nathan Lyon on day five.“As the cliche has it, it’s a crucial first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh hour,” writes Gary Naylor. “Are Australia bringing 871 Test wickets into an already winning team or imbalancing their attack with a couple of rusty bowlers? Are England Bazball zealots or pragmatic pros? Did 2006 happen at all? Feels like the opening credits of an episode of Soap.” Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: England face huge first innings deficit as batting fails to fire again

Jofra Archer took the final two Australian wickets in the morning as the hosts were bowled out for 371

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14 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Smith falls in controversial Snicko review as England struggling

Jofra Archer took the final two Australian wickets in the morning as the hosts were bowled out for 371

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15 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Brook falls on stroke of tea with England floundering in response to Australia’s 371

Jofra Archer took the final two Australian wickets in the morning as the hosts were bowled out for 371

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16 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Brook and Stokes rebuild after England lose four cheap wickets

Jofra Archer took the final two Australian wickets in the morning as the hosts were bowled out for 371

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17 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Root dismissed by Cummins with England 300 runs behind Australia

Alex Carey’s century on his home ground countered Jofra Archer’s excellent bowling to leave the third Test in the balance after day one in Adelaide

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18 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Nathan Lyon takes two wickets in an over to reduce England to 42

Alex Carey’s century on his home ground countered Jofra Archer’s excellent bowling to leave the third Test in the balance after day one in Adelaide

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19 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: England begin reply to Australia’s 371 after Jofra Archer takes final two wickets

Alex Carey’s century on his home ground countered Jofra Archer’s excellent bowling to leave the third Test in the balance after day one in Adelaide

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33 h. ago Walkable European city has great Christmas market — just 1 hour from Cardiff Airport

Amsterdam's festive Christmas market at Museumplein offers jumbo sausage sandwiches, raclette and glühwein - just a short trip from Wales.

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33 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Snicko controversy overshadows Alex Carey century on first day of third Test

The third Test began at the Adelaide Oval with England needing to win due to being 2-0 down to Australia in the series

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34 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Alex Carey admits he should have been given out before century on day one of third Test

The third Test began at the Adelaide Oval with England needing to win due to being 2-0 down to Australia in the series

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36 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: England take eight wickets but Alex Carey hundred headlines day one of third Test

The third Test began at the Adelaide Oval with England needing to win due to being 2-0 down to Australia in the series

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37 h. ago Ashes LIVE: Aussie hero scores a VERY emotional century to save his side

Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.

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37 h. ago Ashes 2025 live: England look to clean up Australian tail as Carey makes hundred

The third Test begins with day one at the Adelaide Oval and England 2-0 down to Australia in the series

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