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That it took until Sunday’s three-wicket win over India for them to complete their first ODI chase over 300, taking back their record for the highest in the women’s 50-over format, is, in truth, a compliment to the bowlers that have worn canary yellow (OK, Australia gold) over the past 50 years.It is hard for their batters to hold a record if never given the chance.Ultimately, the result of Australia conceding 330 was captain Alyssa Healy being given an opportunity to produce her latest masterpiece.Then best known as the 19-year-old niece of renowned former Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she debuted in…
Actors in the hit TV adaptation of Dame Jilly Cooper’s novel Rivals described her as “impish and joyous” when she appeared on set during filming. She made a surprise cameo appearance in the series last year. Dame Jilly, known for her best-selling books including Rivals and Riders, has died at the age of 88. Follow-up Rivals was published in 1988 and reached a new generation of fans last year when it was turned into a hit Disney+ TV series.Read more on this story.
Ghana are the 21st team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup – and at least six more of the 48 places will be decided this week.Asia and Africa are where all of the latest guaranteed spots will come from, with two from Asia and four more from Africa up for grabs.Ghana booked their spot thanks to a 1-0 win over Comoros with Tottenham’s Mohammed Kudus claiming the only goal. Mohamed Salah scored twice on Wednesday as Egypt beat Djibouti 3-0 to seal their place at a fourth World Cup.Algeria joined them on Thursday with Riyad Mahrez scoring in a…
Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce Britain’s role in the second phase of rebuilding Gaza during his trip to the Middle East – which has already been overshadowed by a backlash to his own ministers’ claims. The Prime Minister will be in attendance at the “signing ceremony” in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, where he is expected to call it the “first, crucial phase” to ending the conflict. Sir Keir will also urge leaders to ensure the second phase is delivered “in full”. However, the Prime Minister’s trip to the summit hosted by US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President…
Leading economists have advised Chancellor Rachel Reeves that she could generate substantial revenue through tax system reforms while honouring the Labour Governemnt’s manifesto commitments, but cautioned against implementing hasty solutions to address Britain’s fiscal challenges.The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has presented comprehensive recommendations ahead of November’s Autumn Budget, as the Government faces mounting pressure to address a potential £50billion deficit in public finances.The think tank’s extensive analysis suggests the Chancellor should resist merely increasing tax rates without addressing fundamental issues within what they describe as an unjust and ineffective taxation framework.Furthermore, the IFS emphasised that while raising significant additional…
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in Newtownabbey.The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said the arrest was made on Sunday evening by detectives investigating a report of a suspicious death in the Old Mill Drive area.A PSNI spokesperson said: “One man, aged 40, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.”He remains in custody at this time, assisting with police enquiries.”
World champion Luke Littler clinically defeated world number one Luke Humphries 6-1 in Leicester to win his first World Grand Prix title.Littler, 18, was knocked out in the first round of the ‘double-in and double-out’ tournament on debut last year, but was more impressive throughout this campaign.His average was lower than Humphries’ in the final, but he was ruthless throughout, winning five of his six sets in final-leg deciders to claim the £120,000 prize money.It gives Littler his seventh PDC major televised title – the joint seventh-highest in history.He has closed the gap between himself and leader Humphries to just…
A man has been charged with stalking after allegedly targeting leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey and his family over a period of several months.Inigo Rowland, who is also charged with possession of a flick-knife, is accused of turning up at the Kingston and Surbiton MP’s south-west London home “unannounced” and on “numerous” occasions between June and October, according to a court list.The 58-year-old from Surbiton appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on 7 October and was remanded into custody, the Met Police said.Sir Ed, 59, and his wife Emily have a 17-year-old son called John, who has a…
When McTominay smashed in Scotland’s second six minutes before the end, he ran away with the nonchalance of a man who was adding a cherry on top of a rich performance instead of settling nerves at the end of a massively fractious game.In scoring the 13th goal of his international career, McTominay displayed a cool that belied the stress, but it didn’t last and nor did it deserve to last. Belarus had more attempts on Scotland’s goal than Scotland had on theirs – and when Hleb Kuchko nipped in ahead of Robertson to make it 2-1, it was deserved. You…
Family PhotoLyndee died at the age of two following an incident at her home in 2023A family forced to move after a house fire said they were uncertain if their two-year-old’s ashes had been destroyed. Abbie’s daughter Lyndee died in June 2023 of an accidental death after an incident at her home in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. On 21 August of this year, crews were called to a fire in the roof of the house at Brohawddgar. The 43-year-old mother-of-eight said the family have not been in the house due to its unsafe condition and it’s having a “big impact” on them.…