62 m. ago England vs South Africa live: Latest score and updates as hosts chase 331 to win second ODI

After a hammering at Headingley, England host South Africa at Lord’s in need of a response

Politics

63 m. ago England given target of 331 to beat South Africa: second men’s one

Updates from the second match in the series at Lord’sEmail Taha | Sign up for the SpinThe sun is shining though the hovercraft cover is still hanging about on the pitch.It’s been one of those London days where they weather constantly gaslights you. It’s gloomy, it’s sunny, it’s wet, it’s dry, it’s balmy, it’s fresh. Make up your mind!Daniel. Good afternoon,Well, that didn’t go well, did it? A prediction that the match would start at 13:00 already overturned by events. Just goes to show that very little is predictable in international cricket, especially when England are involved. Let’s all cross our fingers, except when emailing you; though typing an email with crossed fingers might well become a rite of passage for OBOers. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago England vs South Africa live: Latest score and updates as Archer removes Breetzke for 85 in second ODI

After a hammering at Headingley, England host South Africa at Lord’s in need of a response

Politics

3 h. ago England vs South Africa live: Latest score and updates as hosts pick up quick wickets in second ODI

After a hammering at Headingley, England host South Africa at Lord’s in need of a response

Politics

4 h. ago England vs South Africa live: Latest score and updates as hosts bring in Saqib Mahmood for second ODI at Lord’s

After a hammering at Headingley, England host South Africa at Lord’s in need of a response

Sport

7 h. ago England vs South Africa live: Latest score and updates as hosts look to hit back after dreadful start to ODI series

After a hammering at Headingley, England host South Africa at Lord’s in need of a response

Events

15 h. ago Marc Guehi back in England training after Liverpool transfer falls through

Marc Guehi was in high spirits as he trained with England on Tuesday, less than 48 hours after his move to Liverpool fell through

Politics

21 h. ago Marc Guehi's behaviour in England training says it all after Liverpool transfer collapse

Marc Guehi had been all set to complete a transfer deadline day move to Liverpool only for Crystal Palace to pull the plug on the move at the 11th hour

Politics

34 h. ago This was the hottest summer on record. If it happens again next year, Britain’s ecosystems won’t cope | Lucy Jones

A future of extreme heatwaves, drought and collapsing habitats awaits if we continue to ignore the danger signsWhat does British summertime mean to you? Blackberries? Picnics? Festivals? Ticks? This summer has been the hottest on record in the UK. As human-caused climate breakdown intensifies, the outdoor areas we spend time in are changing – and so, too, are our relationships with the land and the ecosystems we live in.My home is in the south of England, near beautiful woodlands. Since moving there in 2016, the number of ticks my family has picked up in the woods has increased each year, but this summer has been astonishing. For a few weeks, our four-year-old came home from nursery with a tick almost every day. I’ve had many: some tiny nymphal ones that could be easily missed. We spend time in Scotland, too, and find ticks often when we go there now.Lucy Jones is a journalist and the author of Losing Eden and The Nature Seed Continue reading...

Politics

36 h. ago I managed Eberechi Eze and this is why he'll take Arsenal and the World Cup by storm

Eberechi Eze made his Arsenal debut in the defeat to Liverpool at Anfield before joining up with the England squad ahead of games against Andorra and Serbia

Events

48 h. ago England thrashed by South Africa with 175 balls to spare: first men’s one

England are skittled for 131 at HeadingleyBaker set for debut as Overton takes ‘indefinite break’1st over: England 8-0 (Duckett 0, Smith 8) Burger with the first over. Tall, broad, left arm, a shadow of a moustache, a doormat of a goatee, and Smith plays the first three balls watchfully away. Balls five and six however, go for four, one sent away at 27 minutes past the hour, one at 27 minutes to.Our man on the ground, Simon Burnton, reports a ground half full and filling up quickly, as the players prepare to walk through a welcoming committee of flag-waving women over 40. Just add that to our skill set. Continue reading...

Politics

51 h. ago Marc Guéhi angry with Crystal Palace’s decision to block move to Liverpool

Oliver Glasner intervened over centre-back’s £35m switchGuéhi considering giving up Palace captaincy in protestMarc Guéhi is extremely unhappy with Crystal Palace’s decision to pull the plug on his £35m transfer to Liverpool, which came after Oliver Glasner stepped in to prevent the move by threatening to resign if he was sold, the Guardian understands.The Palace chairman, Steve Parish, reluctantly accepted Liverpool’s offer for the England defender a few hours before Monday’s deadline despite Glasner having insisted the 25-year-old must not be sold because there was no time to find an adequate replacement. Continue reading...

Politics

2 d. ago Marc Guehi to Liverpool transfer collapses despite star completing medical

Marc Guehi's proposed transfer to Liverpool is 'off' despite the England international agreeing personal terms and completing a medical ahead of a £35million move from Crystal Palace

Politics

3 d. ago Marc Guehi shares true feelings on Liverpool saga after turning down Crystal Palace request

Marc Guehi is one to watch on the final day of the transfer window with Liverpool pursuing his services and the England defender appears to be going out on a high from Crystal Palace

Politics

3 d. ago Marc Guehi among Crystal Palace’s scorers in easy win at struggling Aston Villa

The England defender has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool.

Politics

4 d. ago Buildup to Liverpool v Arsenal and Celtic v Rangers – matchday live

Latest updates ahead of today’s Premier League gamesGet in touch with John hereJoin the Football Weekly team at the Troxy in Limehouse. It appears I might be there too.The big game in England is Liverpool v Arsenal, and both Jonathan Wilson and Barney Ronay have been looking ahead to the game. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Crystal Palace reject £35m Liverpool bid for England defender Marc Guéhi

Liverpool’s offer immediately turned down by PalaceLondon club want £5m add-ons plus sell-on clauseCrystal Palace are demanding that Liverpool increase their offer of £35m for Marc Guéhi to match their valuation of £40m for the England defender before sanctioning his departure.Liverpool are understood to have submitted an official bid for Guéhi on Saturday that was immediately countered by Palace. They want an initial £35m plus another £5m in bonuses and a 10% sell-on clause to be included in the deal, with talks continuing. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago England vs Samoa LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup result, match stream, and latest updates

England continued their emphatic start to the tournament

Sport

4 d. ago Liverpool make new Marc Guehi transfer offer after rejecting Joe Gomez approach

Liverpool have again moved to sign England international Marc Guehi from FA Cup winners Crystal Palace, having made him their No.1 centre-back target before Monday's transfer deadline

Politics

4 d. ago Liverpool make new Marc Guehi transfer offer as Crystal Palace issue counter bid

Liverpool have again moved to sign England international Marc Guehi from FA Cup winners Crystal Palace, having made him their No.1 centre-back target before Monday's transfer deadline

Politics