New Zealand openers break Test records against WI

New Zealand's Tom Latham and Devon Conway become the first openers in Test history to score centuries in both innings as the Kiwis set the West Indies a record 462-run chase for victory.

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England unable to hold out as Australia retain the Ashes

Australia beat England by 82 runs to take a 3-0 series lead and retain the Ashes urn on day five of the third Test in Adelaide.

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Crawley not aware of Stokes' 'weak men' comments

Opener Zak Crawley suggests he was not aware of comments made by Ben Stokes when the England captain said his dressing room is "not a place for weak men".

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Lots more to achieve after incredible year - McIlroy

Newly crowned Sports Personality of the Year winner Rory McIlroy says he has "a lot more I want to achieve" after an "incredible" 2025.

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England staring at Ashes defeat after Australia dominate on day two

England's batters have another day to forget as Australia dominate with the ball on day two of the third Ashes Test, with the tourists closing on 213-8, still 158 runs behind Australia's first innings total of 371, with the home side closing in on an Ashes series victory with two matches to spare.

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New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth

The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant.

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Portuguese GP to return to F1 calendar in 2027

Portugal will return to the F1 calendar in 2027 and 2028, with a race held at the Algarve International Circuit near Portimao.

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Avoid UUIDv4 Primary Keys
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Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls

The companies have been fined in the past over outages leaving customers unable to call emergency services.

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There are more victims NHS child abuse probe, police say

Probe into historical abuse at former units in Sussex could lead to more alleged victims coming forward.

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'Statement' Toulouse win 'means the world' to Glasgow

Glasgow Warriors' stunning comeback victory over Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup will do wonders for their confidence, says fly-half Adam Hastings.

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Frustrated Messi fans throw chairs and bottles at India stadium event

The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for his 'GOAT tour', taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.

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How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela?

And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?

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Slot to hold talks with Salah about facing Brighton

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he will speak with Mohamed Salah on Friday morning about whether he will be involved against Brighton on Saturday.

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Four decisions for England before third Ashes Test

England are at the point of no return in the Ashes - Stephan Shemilt looks at some of their key decisions for the crucial third Test against Australia.

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Which three Arsenal assets to pick v Wolves? FPL team of week

A home match for Arsenal against dismal Wolves is the key fixture for FPL managers to target this week - it's just a case of deciding which three Gunners to select.

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'Playing Kyrgios will not damage women's sport'

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defend their controversial Battle of the Sexes-style match, saying the "fun" event will attract new fans to tennis.

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Big Tech are the new Soviets
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Scotland fans spend thousands to realise World Cup dream

Tartan Army foot soldiers have shelled out for flights, pre-booked hotels and are now turning their attention to match tickets.

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Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?

The roots of the South East Asian neighbours' dispute go back more than a century.

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New top story on Hacker News: Migrating Burningboard.net Mastodon Instance to a Multi-Jail FreeBSD Setup

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Watch: Syrians share their thoughts one year on from the fall of Assad

The BBC's Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega speaks to Syrians about how life has changed since the revolution.

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Ashes player ratings: Who may be wilting under the pressure?

Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the second Test in Brisbane.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How many people got VPNs in response to laws like UK Online Safety Act?

Ask HN: How many people got VPNs in response to laws like UK Online Safety Act?
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I was reading The Free Press (thefp.com) from London and an article was automatically blocked to ensure conformance with the UK Online Safety Act. I thought the site was broken. It took a few minutes to diagnose the problem. 15 minutes later I had Mullvad installed and was back online. Talk about unintended consequences. How many other people have done the same?

Barmy Army go wild as England avoid losing wicket in first over

The travelling fans go wild as England avoid losing a wicket in the first over for the first time in this Ashes series.

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The US polluters that are rewriting the EU's human rights and climate law
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'A wonderful miracle' - how Messi & Beckham made Miami shine

In the world of team sport, no-one adores the achievements of its most accomplished individuals more than America's sports-mad fans, writes Guillem Balague.

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'I feared failure' - why Savage left club that 'saved' him

Four years on from film crews witnessing Macclesfield FC's rise from the ashes, a new documentary follows Robbie Savage as he takes over as manager at the club he helped to create.

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New top story on Hacker News: Unreal Tournament 2004 is back

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Trump and Infantino - too close for comfort?

Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

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England and Wales in same 2027 World Cup group

England and Wales are paired up in the pool stages at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with Scotland and Ireland also drawn together.

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How big a miss is Caicedo for Chelsea?

Chelsea will be without the suspended Moises Caicedo for their next three league games. How will they cope without him?

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Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence

A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week.

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England can hit Australia with pace again - Carse

Brydon Carse believes England can once again hit Australia with pace in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, despite the expected absence of Mark Wood.

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