58 m. ago Australia and South Africa wickets tumble to leave WTC final on a knife

Day two: Australia 212 & 144-8; South Africa 138Proteas battle back after Pat Cummins’ early blitzThis final has been dubbed “The Ultimate Test” and though almost certainly the product of a W1A-style ideas splurge back in Dubai, this tagline scarcely felt more appropriate watching the wickets tumble for a second successive day.It had looked for all money like Pat Cummins had sealed the fate of the World Test Championship mace. Thundering in from the Nursery End, a four-wicket burst after lunch had seen him claim six for 28 and with South Africa all out for 138 in 57.1 overs – 74 behind – all it needed was a further top-up of runs. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The best last minute booze and food gifts for Father’s Day 2025 from £2

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24 h. ago Starc leads Australia fightback after Rabada stars for South Africa on day one of WTC final

Day one: Australia 212; South Africa 43-4Rabada takes 5-51 but Proteas’ reply faltersSouth Africa have had to put up with a fair few grumbles about their place in this World Test Championship final and grew tired of the topic during the build-up. Other than pointing folks in the direction of the International Cricket Council, the teams who can afford to arrange more fixtures, and the league table they topped, the only response they could really give was to compete out on the field.It was a case of mission accomplished with the ball, at least, even if a topsy-turvy opening day that saw 14 wickets fall ended with Australia in the ascendancy. Led by Kagiso Rabada, a player dogged by headlines about his recent ban for cocaine use, the Proteas were delighted to skittle the defending champions for 212 in two-and-a-half sessions, only to close on a troubling 43 for four in reply. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago When is Father's Day 2025? Why do we celebrate, what are the traditions and when did it start?

It’s nearly time to celebrate the dads.

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46 h. ago Four Father's Day 2025 unique and thoughtful gifts which will arrive on time for Sunday

Father's Day 2025 is coming this weekend and for those who are yet to buy anything for the big day, we have got you covered with this gift guide that is sure to please all of the father's out there - and they are still available to arrive before Sunday!

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55 h. ago Dream Big Day returns for 2025 to continue inspiring young minds

CareerMap Media Group is thrilled to announce the return of Dream Big Day 2025, a nationwide celebration dedicated to inspiring primary school children to explore limitless career possibilities and focus on their bright futures ahead.

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57 h. ago 12 best Father’s Day gifts 2025, tested on dads aged 30 to 70

Got a dad who’s difficult to buy for? We’ve got you covered

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58 h. ago TikTok star Norma famed for viral videos with granddaughter passes away aged 91

"05/06/2025 the day our family lost our rock, our everything, our beautiful, precious, perfect lady."

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3 d. ago Frederick Forsyth, Day of the Jackal author and former MI6 agent, dies aged 86

Writer used his experience reporting on De Gaulle’s France to plot his thriller, and continued to draw on real-world research for subsequent bestsellersFrederick Forsyth, the author who turned his adventures as a journalist and work with MI6 into bestselling thrillers, has died after a brief illness aged 86.Forsyth brought a reporter’s eye to his fiction, transforming the thriller genre with a series of novels including The Day of the Jackal, The Odessa File and The Dogs of War. Combining meticulous research with firecracker plots, he published a series of novels that sold more than 75m copies around the world, and won him honours including a CBE in 1997 and the Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger award. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Strawberry Moon 2025: Best UK time and day to see rare phenomenon this week for first time since 2006

June's full Moon will look a little different thanks to a lunar phenomenon that occurs once every 18.6 years

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3 d. ago London Tech Week 2025 day one: all the news and updates as we see them

London Tech Week 2025 day one: all the news and updates as we see them  TechRadar

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3 d. ago PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Monday, June 9, 2025

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4 d. ago 'Not just a party:' World Pride celebrations end with defiant politics on display

After the raucous rainbow-hued festivities of Saturday’s parade, the final day of World Pride 2025 in the nation’s capital kicked off on a more downbeat note

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4 d. ago 'I'm a gardening dad, here's four gift ideas for Father's Day 2025'

With Father's Day fast approaching, now is the ideal time to start hunting for gifts

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4 d. ago ‘A momentous day’: families of Britons killed in 1980 oil rig disaster finally win compensation

Norway will set up state payment scheme for families of 123 men killed in Kielland disaster, but some feel it comes too late“I think we all feel like we’ve had a bit of a weight lifted off our shoulders,” said Laura Fleming after an important milestone in one of Europe’s longest-running industrial disaster sagas. “It is just 45 years too late.”Fleming’s father, Michael, was one of 123 men who were killed when the Alexander L Kielland accommodation rig capsized during a fierce storm in the Norwegian North Sea oilfields on 27 March 1980. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Travel writer picks out the best men's cabin bags for Father's Day 2025

Discover the perfect gift for the man in your life who loves to pack well

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6 d. ago Glamorous revellers brave wet and windy weather as they arrive at Epsom Ladies' Day

Glamorous racegoers have descended on Surrey for Epsom Ladies' Day - and they certainly didn't disappoint. 

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6 d. ago Father's Day gift guide for 2025: Handpicked presents from £7 to suit every kind of dad

Our team of shopping experts have found gifts to suit all father figures starting from £7 – whether they love golf, food, gardening or fashion

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6 d. ago Australia mushroom trial live: Erin Patterson did not tell anyone about realisation foraged mushrooms may have been in lunch meal, court hears

Victorian woman, 50, has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder after a fatal beef wellington lunch in Leongatha in 2023. Follow livePatterson denies telling ex-partner she had important medical news she wanted advice onRogers says Simon gave evidence that on 16 July 2023 – two weeks prior to the lunch – Patterson approached him after a church service and said she had some important medical news she wanted advice on and how to break it to the children. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago National Donut Day 2025: Where to get the best freebies and deals

The holiday dates back to 1938

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