19 h. ago Billionaire F1 heiress Petra Ecclestone gives up sale of $200M London mansion

Billionaire F1 heiress Petra Ecclestone gives up sale of $200M London mansion  VnExpress International

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36 h. ago Bavuma’s brave team make giant leap for South African Test cricket | Andy Bull

With World Test Championship win, the Proteas have made a strong case for Tests to gain greater prominence at homeSouth Africa lost their shot at winning this World Test Championship in 2022, when their board announced the team were going to play 28 games in the next four years. They lost it for a second time during the spring of last year, when they packed their reserve team off to play a series against New Zealand because their centrally contracted players had to stay back and play in a franchise tournament.They lost it a third time when the team were bowled out for 138 on Thursday morning and they lost it a fourth when they let Australia’s tail put on 134 runs for the last four wickets, leaving them needing 282 to win. Finally, after they had just about run out of ways to lose, they won. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago The moment that set Matheus Cunha on the path to Man United as lid lifted on £62.5m star's rise

Matheus Cunha is Manchester United's first signing of the summer and his former coach has discussed his rise to Old Trafford.

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62 h. ago Voices: Starmer and Reeves are back from the brink – here’s what they must do next

After a spending review that came as a relief to many Labour backbenchers, the government must now start making the case for the ‘inevitable’ tax rises in the autumn that will be needed to deliver better public services, says Andrew Grice

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63 h. ago Keir Starmer should lead diplomacy effort as tensions rise in Middle East

Donald Trump should take a leaf out of the Labour leader's book, says Record View.

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2 d. ago Ferrari criticism ‘disrespectful’ and harming team’s chances – Fred Vasseur

The team boss said ‘when you are fighting for the championship, every detail makes the difference’.

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3 d. ago Woman CEO turned away from London event after arriving with baby daughter, internet slams outdated mindset | Trending

Woman CEO turned away from London event after arriving with baby daughter, internet slams outdated mindset | Trending - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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3 d. ago CEO turned away from London event after arriving with baby daughter, internet slams outdated mindset | Trending

CEO turned away from London event after arriving with baby daughter, internet slams outdated mindset | Trending - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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3 d. ago South Africa have ‘massive belief’ they can stun Australia, insists David Bedingham

Batter confident despite 218-run deficit in WTC finalPat Cummins hails ‘brilliant’ Alex Carey for rescue actThe destiny of the mace may still be in the balance but David Bedingham admitted Australia’s bowlers had already “shown they’re the best in the world” in bowling South Africa out for 138 on the second day of the World Test Championship final. Pat Cummins claimed six wickets to put his team in the ascendancy but on a whirligig day of constantly oscillating fortunes, the Proteas promptly bowled themselves back into contention, with Australia reaching stumps on 144 for eight, nursing a lead of 218.“It’s an amazing chance, and we’re all excited about the opportunity to win,” said Bedingham. “It could go either way but us as a team are very, very excited and there’s a lot of belief in the dressing room. We’re very confident. When they started batting in their second innings we would definitely have taken this score. So very confident, there’s massive belief in this team.” Continue ...

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4 d. ago 'Quickest F1 driver' Lando Norris told 'silly mistakes' harming his Oscar Piastri chase

Lando Norris has been told he is the quickest F1 driver but his ‘silly mistakes’ are damaging his World Championship bid as he trails McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri

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4 d. ago Wales set up final World Championship audition opportunities as prodigious star set for debut

Wales U20s have named their team for the final World U20s Championship warm-up against Italy on Friday

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4 d. ago Gurel, Oro Shine As World Rapid Team Championship Begins In London

Gurel, Oro Shine As World Rapid Team Championship Begins In London  Chess.com

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4 d. ago Inside Ms. Rachel's rollercoaster rise to fame: How YouTube star made millions despite backlash and controversy

As Ms. Rachel's brazen comments continue to put her in the hot seat, DailMail.com has taken a look back at her rollercoaster-ride rise to fame.

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5 d. ago Keir Starmer fails to rule out further tax rises to fund his winter fuel U

The Prime Minister refused to set out in the House of Commons how Labour would stump up the estimated £1.25billion needed for his humiliating reversal.

Economics

6 d. ago School children play chess on the roof of London’s O2 Arena – International Chess Federation

School children play chess on the roof of London’s O2 Arena – International Chess Federation  FIDE

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6 d. ago Chess world descends on London for the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships

Chess world descends on London for the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships  FIDE

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6 d. ago Chess world descends on London for FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships

Chess world descends on London for FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships  FIDE

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6 d. ago Eurostar trains from London to Germany and Switzerland planned in 'golden age for international sustainable travel'

Eurostar trains will be running directly to Geneva and Frankfurt from the ‘early 2030s’ under the operator’s plans

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6 d. ago Eurostar unveils plans for direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland in 'golden age for international sustainable travel'

Eurostar trains will be running directly to Geneva and Frankfurt from the ‘early 2030s’ under the operator’s plans

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7 d. ago Australia v South Africa: where the World Test Championship final will be won and lost

There are subplots aplenty in the winner-takes-all contest between the once familiar foes at Lord’s Defending champions Australia face the No 1 team in the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle with South Africa out to claim the crown for the first time and finally put to bed their “chokers” tag. Australia have played their part as much as any side in stamping that label on South Africa across three decades, but much of that pain and misery could be washed away with a shock triumph at Lord’s.South Africa might be the underdogs but topped the WTC table after taking 69.44% of their possible points from 12 Tests, with Australia the clear next best on 67.54% from 19 matches. The once familiar foes did not meet over the past two years but with an intense rivalry always simmering below the surface and a winner-takes-all contest sure to light a fuse, we look at where the WTC final will be won and lost. Continue reading...

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