2 h. ago Pope Leo condemns Trump's bombing in Iran, warns of 'irreparable abyss'

Pope Leo XIV warned of an "irreparable abyss" as US forces continue to bomb Iran after President Donald Trump made the decision to attack the Middle Eastern nation's key nuclear sites

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6 h. ago ‘It was unbelievably skilled’: Pope hails Brook after swashbuckling innings

Yorkshireman hits 99 with first Test on knife edge‘He was pretty gutted to get out,’ says England No 3Ollie Pope hailed the ability that the “unbelievably skilled” Harry Brook possesses “to flip a game” after the Yorkshireman’s quickfire 99 helped England to sprint to a total only six runs short of India’s first-innings 471 on day three at Headingley. With India reaching stumps on 90 for two the outcome of the first Test remains beautifully uncertain.“Everyone knows what a fantastic player Harry is, and I think being able to put really skilled bowlers under that much pressure shows exactly the skills he has got,” Pope said. “But it is not just slugging, it is very well thought out. The ability to kind of flip a game – we were saying: ‘Oof, if he bats for another hour here we could be in an amazing position.’ That just shows the kind of skill he’s got, and power. It was unbelievably skilled.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Ollie Pope doubts Harry Brook has regrets after missing out on hometown hundred

Brook was on the cusp of a ninth century in just his 26th Test but with the crowd on red-alert, he pulled Prasidh Krishna to Shardul Thakur.

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7 h. ago Scottish golfer shoots 'unbelievable 60' to boost DP World Tour card bid

Daniel Young enjoys ‘one of those days’ to finish third in Hotel Planner Tour event in France

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7 h. ago Harry Brook inspires England fightback as India test hangs in the balance

Brook scored 99 in England’s first innings before the visitors ended day three with a 96 run lead

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8 h. ago Stokes strikes late for England to leave India Test in balance after Brook falls for 99

First Test, D3: India 471 & 90-2; England 465Batter’s innings at home ground ends on 99For all the tired old wisecracks about cricket in Yorkshire being a dour, uncompromising pursuit, it feels like there is rarely a dull Test at ­Headingley. After a third day that was cut short by late rain but still packed with more incident than a stag do ­taking on the Otley Run, another classic could be bubbling up.At stumps, the long-expected drizzle having finally swept in with 30 minutes still to play, India were 90 for two and the happier of the two sides to call it a night. They had earlier seen their hopes of a sizable lead dashed by Harry Brook’s incendiary 99 and some ruinous drops, with England 465 all out and thus just six runs behind on first innings. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago JK Rowling hails BBC presenter Martine Croxall for rejecting ‘pregnant people’ term live on air

The Harry Potter author, 59, took to social media to praise the BBC presenter, saying: ‘I have a new favourite BBC presenter’

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10 h. ago Harry Brook agonisingly short of century as England out just six behind India

Brook was the first Englishman to fall for 99 since Jonny Bairstow in 2017.

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13 h. ago Players and umpire fall ill during MLB games as heatwave grips US

Elly De La Cruz vomits then hits two-run homerSeattle pitcher Trent Thornton forced out of gameCincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz and Seattle Mariners reliever Trent Thornton fell ill on Saturday while playing in the extreme heat covering much of the United States.De La Cruz vomited on the field with two outs in the fourth inning of Cincinnati’s extra-inning loss at the St Louis Cardinals. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago JK Rowling hails BBC newsreader Martine Croxall after she overrules autocue's 'pregnant people' line to say 'women'

The Harry Potter author, 59, who has been vocal on the subject of trans people and what she calls 'sex-based rights' for several years, has praised the journalist (pictured), 56, for it on social media.

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13 h. ago Harry Brook builds on Ollie Pope century as England chip away at India lead

Pope was an early casualty in the morning session, falling for 106 in the third over.

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15 h. ago John Stones hails Thomas Tuchel as Man City star opens up about England future

John Stones has thanked new England manager Thomas Tuchel and opened up about his future on the international stage ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America

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16 h. ago Would you hail a 'robotaxi'? Musk bets cabs will give Tesla a lift after boycotts and sales plunge

Elon Musk has long promised to put a fleet of driverless Tesla “robotaxis" on the roads, but fans and shareholders have been kept waiting

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18 h. ago Emma Connolly shows off trending shell necklace that hails from Kate Middleton's favourite brand

Model Emma Louise Connolly has found the perfect shell-inspired accessory to add to her summer wardrobe, and it's from a brand that Kate Middleton loves too

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20 h. ago Only seasoned BBQ pros can spot the food hazards in this image in record time

Challenge your mental strength and put your observation skills to the test with this tough challenge of spotting eight food hazards hidden in this summer BBQ scene

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23 h. ago 'England's prettiest village' compared to North Korea as drones snoop on homes

Castle Combe in the Cotswolds is often hailed as one of Britain's most idyllic villages, but residents say they are being terrorised by drones flying over their homes

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24 h. ago US bombs three nuclear sites in Iran: Trump hails ‘very successful’ strikes as he enters Iran

The U.S. struck the Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan nuclear sites, Trump announced

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24 h. ago US bombs three nuclear sites in Iran including key Fordow bunker as Trump hails 'very successful attack': Live updates

Donald Trump announced American planes had dropped a 'full payload of bombs' on key sites including Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan.

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25 h. ago US bombs three nuclear sites in Iran including key Fordow bunker as Trump hails 'very successful attack' 

Donald Trump announced American planes had dropped a 'full payload of bombs' on key sites including Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan.

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27 h. ago Starmer puts skills training at heart of industrial strategy plan

The decade-long industrial strategy will include £275 million in skills investment to train Britons to do jobs in growth industries.

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