2 h. ago England called this Ashes ‘Everest’. Perhaps that’s why they never got out of base camp

Initially, it seemed that England were emphasising the joy in the journey rather than hyper-focusing on the Ashes. But the old hyper-focus returned with much rhetorical flourish on the eve of their tour, and they lost the series within 11 playing days.

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8 h. ago Starc fires Ashes warning as Broad doubles down on ‘worst Australian team since 2010

Travis Head has had a subtle dig at former England fast bowler Stuart Broad for his pre-series remarks about the Australian line-up.

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8 h. ago These common vaccines do more than prevent disease. They can prevent some cancers too

They were designed to prevent serious illnesses and disease such as shingles, hepatitis B and coronavirus but a growing body of evidence shows that some common vaccines have far-reaching health benefits.

Science

11 h. ago Stokes and McCullum are digging a hole to nowhere. England need to change

Bazball has run its race. If Ben Stokes can’t compromise on his approach to batting and be prepared to embrace new ideas then England need to find a new captain.

Politics

14 h. ago A Bazballing tragedy: The tactical forensics of an Ashes capitulation

Three of England’s finest exports - Shakespeare, public broadcasting and cricketing calamities - collide in the wash-up of another abominable Ashes tour.

Politics

25 h. ago A multicultural utopia is not beyond the reach of our nation

A multicultural society, embracing universal values, where everyone is safe and valued for their differentness? Wouldn’t that be a great place to live?

Politics

26 h. ago ‘Bazball is officially dead’: Australia bite back at dire Ashes predictions after retaining urn

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins admitted satisfaction after bundling Bazball out of the Ashes series in what he called “straight sets”, with a hat-trick of Test match victories in 11 days.

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26 h. ago ‘It obviously sucks’: England finally admit tour mistakes as Stokes reveals Adelaide bowling anguish

Coach Brendon McCullum has conceded he got England’s preparation for the first two Tests wrong, while skipper Ben Stokes felt he “was going to snap in half” during the defeat in Adelaide.

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27 h. ago Adelaide finale as it happened: Australia retain Ashes with 82

Australia swept to an 82-run win in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide to retain the urn with two matches to spare and leave England facing recriminations over another failed campaign.

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29 h. ago ‘Bazball is officially dead’: Australia retain the Ashes after England fightback falls short

Australia have taken an unassailable 3-0 series lead after a dramatic day in Adelaide Oval, ensuring the urn will remain in their possession.

Events

30 h. ago Corporate deals, a family feud, court battles: The year in media

A wave of corporate deals shook up the Australian media landscape in 2025, while the Murdoch family feud over succession reached its culmination.

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34 h. ago Ashes cricket LIVE | Play restarts. England’s target under 200 runs, Australia need four wickets

Follow all the action as the third Test concludes at Adelaide Oval.

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34 h. ago Ashes cricket LIVE UPDATES | England need 126 runs to pull off miracle win with three wickets in hand at lunch. Lyon out injured.

Follow all the action as the third Test concludes at Adelaide Oval.

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34 h. ago Ashes cricket LIVE UPDATES | Australia retains Ashes with 82 run win. England fightback falls short.

Follow all the action as the third Test concludes at Adelaide Oval.

Politics

34 h. ago Ashes cricket LIVE UPDATES | Australia retain Ashes with 82 run win. England fightback falls short.

Follow all the action as the third Test concludes at Adelaide Oval.

Politics

38 h. ago DRS may be flawed, but perfect machines will not make cricket a better game

Even amid DRS dramas, cricket remains a truly organic game of leather, willow, earth, wind, sun and weather. Unpredictability is what makes it great.

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39 h. ago The Ashes third Test day four recap: How Marnus highlighted the biggest Ashes gulf of all

Marnus Labuschagne only scored 19 and 13 in Adelaide. But in just 0.64 seconds, he provided yet another clear point of difference between Australia and England.

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49 h. ago ‘Garry the GOAT’ snares three stunning wickets late to leave England reeling on day four

The third Ashes Test will be decided on day five after all, but only after a dramatic turn by the spin of Nathan Lyon late on day four.

Politics

49 h. ago Brook’s brain explosion sums up England’s woes as Lyon leads Australia to brink of Ashes glory

A Harry Brook reverse sweep brain explosion and a magnificent spell from recalled spinner Nathan Lyon have put Australia on the cusp of an Ashes series victory.

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49 h. ago Crawley said Bazball ‘winds up’ Australia. Did he just wave the white flag on England’s Ashes nightmare?

England opener Zak Crawley, who two months ago declared that Bazball “winds up” Australia, has conceded Pat Cummins’ men have totally outplayed the tourists.

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