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Harry Brook falls short of his first century in Australia, as he adds just six runs to his overnight score before being caught for 84 by Steve Smith to end a 169-run partnership between Brook and Joe Root, leaving England on 226-4 on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. FOLLOW LIVE: The Ashes fifth Test – day twoAvailable to UK users only.

Colin PatersonEntertainment correspondentAidan MonaghanSteve Coogan plays former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy in SaipanDespite having little interest in football, Steve Coogan is starring in a new film about former Manchester United hero Roy Keane – and reveals he was with Keane’s teammate David Beckham the night he met Victoria.Steve Coogan is up front about not caring who plays up front. He is not a football fan.Growing up in Greater Manchester, he says his biggest childhood involvement with the sport was through doodling in football-themed colouring books.”In those pre-enlightened days, if they were City players, they were obviously the enemy,”…

On 22, Smith was caught at cover, only for replays to show Green overstepped. Next ball, Smith slashed between wicketkeeper Alex Carey and Beau Webster at first slip.Smith also top-edged Green over the slips when he had 30 and, on 34, miscued a pull that just evaded mid-on.This latest horror show in Sydney comes at the end of an incredibly disappointing Ashes for Smith, continuing a poor run of form that began in the home summer.After Smith made an astonishing 184 in the second Test against India at Edgbaston in July, his batting average stood at almost 59. Eight matches…

Nick TriggleHealth correspondent”Fat people just need more self-control.” “It’s about personal responsibility.” “It’s simple, just eat less.”These were some of the 1,946 comments, posted by readers, beneath an article I wrote last year about weight-loss injections.The idea that obesity is simply a matter of willpower is held by a great many people – including some medical professionals.Eight out of 10 people said obesity could be entirely prevented by lifestyle choices alone, according to a study of people in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and the US, which was published in medical journal The Lancet.But Bini Suresh, a dietitian, who has…

Jamie Smith falls short of reaching 50 after being caught by Scott Boland on 46 off the bowling of part-time bowler Marnus Labuschagne, as England fall to 323-6 just before lunch on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.FOLLOW LIVE: The Ashes fifth Test – day twoAvailable to UK users only.

Charlotte Niddam/TikTokA former pupil at two British schools has been confirmed as one of the victims killed in a fire at a Swiss ski resort.In a post on social media, Charlotte Niddam’s family announced her death “with great sadness” and said details of her funeral arrangements would be made in due course. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also confirmed the news in a post on X.It comes as officials in Switzerland said on Sunday that they had identified all 40 victims of the New Year’s Day fire in a bar in Crans-Montana.Charlotte, who was believed to be 15, previously attended Immanuel…

Match of the Day pundit Shay Given analyses Harrison Reed’s superb late goal that rescued a point for Fulham as Gary O’Neil highlights his disappointment with Liverpool’s defence.WATCH MORE: Reed’s stoppage‑time strike earns Fulham dramatic draw with LiverpoolAvailable to UK users only.

The US President ramping up “pressure on Venezuela” leads the Financial Times today after the White House warned of further armed force in Caracas if “a series of conditions laid out” by Marco Rubio is not met by Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, the paper reports. Over the weekend, the US captured the country’s leader, Nicolás Maduro. The US accuses Maduro, who is charged with drug trafficking and weapons offences, of running a “narco-terrorist” regime – a claim he denies.Trump’s warning to Caracas to toe the line or pay a “big price” is given full prominence on the Guardian’s front…

If it was ever in doubt before this World Championship, Littler has emphatically proven he is the best player on the planet right now.The scale of his achievements over his first two years on the main PDC tour also put him on par, if not above, a whole host of darts greats.Only Phil Taylor, with 14, and Michael van Gerwen, on three, have won more PDC world titles than Littler, who is also just the fourth player to triumph in successive years.Gary Anderson was the previous person to do so in 2015 and 2016 and, remarkably, Littler has already won…

Gilchrist, a former wicketkeeper, said Martyn’s condition was “so positive” that medical staff were hopeful he may move out of the intensive care unit, which showed “what a great recovery it’s been and how quickly it has flipped around”.Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. It can come on suddenly and kill within hours if not treated quickly. Gilchrist and Martyn’s family also thanked the staff at the Gold Coast University Hospital “who have been nothing short of amazing throughout this challenging time”.”He will remain in hospital and continue to receive treatment…