2 h. ago New Zealand edge home to beat England and seal series sweep: third men’s ODI – live

Over-by-over updates, 1am GMT start, 2pm localSign up to The Spin newsletter | And email Jim1st over: England 3-0 (Smith 1, Duckett 2) England off the mark with a streaky outside edge as Smith throws bat at ball. A decent first over from Duffy. I reach into the leftover Halloween chocolate and pull out some Love Hearts. DREAM BIG is the instruction.A moment’s silence for young Ben Austin, who died after being hit in the nets while practising in Melbourne. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago The best theatre to stream this month: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry goes an extra mile

Passenger reworks songs from his hit musical while Tanika Gupta gives Ibsen a Hollywood makeover and TikTok becomes a stage for young playwrightsWhen Rachel Joyce’s bestseller about a retiree’s road trip was turned into a 2023 film, it had a couple of lovely numbers by Sam Lee. Earlier this year, fellow folkie Passenger (AKA Michael David Rosenberg) provided the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre’s production, which transfers to the West End in January. Passenger’s album of renditions of the songs, One for the Road – with a few tracks that didn’t make the musical and an appearance from Jack Wolfe, who played the show’s Balladeer – is available to stream now. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Canada’s Mark Carney says he apologised to Trump after president was ‘offended’ by Ronald Reagan ad

Trump branded the ad ‘crooked’ and suspended trade talks with Canada

Politics

4 h. ago ‘It is the scariest of times’: Margaret Atwood on defying Trump, banned books – and her score

At 86, she’s a literary seer and saint – and queen of the Canadian resistance. So what does the writer make of our dystopian world?• ‘From (finally) being given the Booker prize to the day her partner died’: an exclusive extract from Margaret Atwood’s memoirMargaret Atwood is doing her grocery shopping in her local supermarket in Toronto, and it is taking longer than usual. This is not because The Handmaid’s Tale author turns 86 this month, but because she is checking the provenance of every item before it goes in her trolley: California satsumas out; Canada spuds in. Atwood is a passionate environmentalist, but at the moment she is more worried about boycotting anything that comes from over the border in the US than air miles. “Elbows up!” she declares, taking a furious stance in the fruit and veg aisle.Back in her kitchen she shows me a YouTube skit of Canadian prime minister Mark Carney and comedian Mike Myers in the national hockey kit to explain the significance of “E...

Politics

5 h. ago One of Europe’s best Christmas markets is a £15 flight from Manchester Airport

It has more than 200 wooden challets, and ice rink and a ferris wheel

Economics

6 h. ago Man City injury news and return dates as Erling Haaland and Rodri return but one question mark remains

Manchester City injury news ahead of the Premier League game with Bournemouth on Sunday

Events

7 h. ago Two United Airlines planes collide on New York’s LaGuardia tarmac following day of ground stops and wind alerts

LaGuardia is one of several airports in the country facing delays due to staffing shortages amid the government shutdown

Events

8 h. ago Small Welsh village 25 minutes from Cardiff that's become an unlikely foodie destination

Having a healthy neighbourhood food scene isn't unusual, but for Pontyclun it's still pretty special

Events

9 h. ago Promising young sports star, 14, dies in horror crash as tributes pour in

A minute’s silence will be held before Carmarthen Quins first team match on Saturday and a number one shirt representing the position Leon played will be laid on the pitch as a mark of respect

Events

10 h. ago Motherwell v St Mirren: Mark O'Hara vows to relish big stage as Hampden dream comes true

The 29-year-old midfielder has always hoped to get the chance to perform on Scottish football's grandest stage.

Politics

10 h. ago Police probe launched after Royal British Legion volunteers abused by ‘left

ROYAL British Legion volunteers were abused by “left-wing idiots” while they put up Remembrance Day ­poppies in a town. The helpers faced foul-mouthed threats as they attached the symbols and Union Jacks to a lamppost on a roundabout. South Wales Police confirmed they were investigating an alleged public order offence in Penarth, near Cardiff. Mum...

Events

13 h. ago Work has finally started on turning a former Cardiff police station into a block of flats

After more than five years since being approved the development on the site has begun

Events

14 h. ago Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one

Continued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark

Events

15 h. ago NYC airports all face restrictions as weather and FAA staffing shortages during shutdown leave fliers frustrated

New York City’s JFK airport is under a ground stop until 7:30 p.m.

Society

15 h. ago What is Billie Eilish’s net worth as pop star calls out billionaires with Mark Zuckerberg in the room

Eilish is donating $11.5 million from her world tour to charity

Politics

16 h. ago Plane passenger arrested after two baby APES found alive inside luggage

Two endangered silvery gibbons were found inside a basket in a passenger's bag at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, India, on October 30

Events

17 h. ago Drop in altitude on JetBlue flight that forced emergency landing injured at least 15, officials say

Officials say at least 15 JetBlue passengers were injured after a sudden drop in altitude forced an emergency landing in Florida

Politics

17 h. ago Fifteen injured after passenger plane suddenly drops in altitude in horror mid

The JetBlue Airbus A320 departed was forced to make an emergency landing in Tampa, Florida on Thursday

Events

17 h. ago Inside Michelle Keegan’s Hollywood plans after rise from Corrie ‘chav’ to TV darling – & why Mark’s sweet promise is key

LOOK out, Hollywood - the Keegan-Wrights are coming for you. And this time, they’re headed for the top. As The Sun reported earlier this week, Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright are quietly considering their options in La-La land, with Michelle’s rocketing acting career promising big things. It might be a big leap - and a...

Culture

17 h. ago Plan to play Cardiff Rugby matches in America emerges if bid successful

There are plans to take Cardiff Rugby Stateside

Politics