England claim three wickets after frustrating opening session
Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts and Brydon Carse all made breakthroughs after lunch as New Zealand dipped to 172 for three.
Court denies TikTok’s request to delay potential ban in US
A federal appeals court has a mid-January deadline in place requiring TikTok to be sold or face a ban in the United States. The court rejected a request made by the company to halt enforcement until ...
South Korean parliament to vote on impeachment motion against president
South Korea’s Parliament is set to vote on an opposition-led impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday. The vote comes two days after Mr Yoon defended his controversial martial ...
Macron names ally Bayrou as new PM as he aims to restore political stability
Mr Bayrou, 73, a crucial partner in Macron’s centrist alliance, has been a well-known figure in French politics for decades.
Migrant Channel crossings top 34,000 for year so far
This is the highest number recorded in a single day in December since data started being gathered in 2018. It is also the ...
Bargain hunting skiers should head to Italy to save money on the slopes
Italian destinations dominate a ranking of the best value European resorts for adult and family ski trips by Post Office Travel Money.
What the papers say – December 14
The Duke of York’s links to a businessman suspected of being a spy and Britain’s contracting economy lead the front pages on Saturday. The alleged Chinese spy has been banned from the UK with his ...
England’s bowlers frustrated by New Zealand openers
England endured a frustrating first morning after sending New Zealand in to bat on day one in Hamilton, going wicketless in the opening session of the third Test.
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Labour’s British building boom not possible, construction authorities say
The head of the largest housebuilding firm in the United Kingdom has said Labour’s vow to build 1.5 million homes during this parliament is not possible due to a severe skills shortage. Asked if there ...
Colombia arrests alleged ‘invisible’ cocaine trafficker wanted in the UK
Colombia arrested a suspected British drug trafficker they described as “invisible” due to his low-key lifestyle, which allowed him to remain anonymous while allegedly operating as a cartel’s ...
Geminid meteor shower to light up night sky
One of the last of the year’s major meteor showers is expected to light up the night sky this weekend. The Geminid meteor shower, which returns every December, is expected to peak some time between ...
Teenage West Ham goalkeeper dies aged 15 after cancer battle
A teenage West Ham academy goalkeeper has died aged 15 after suffering from cancer. Oscar Fairs from Benfleet, Essex, was diagnosed with a rare 7cm ependymoma brain tumour in August 2023 and underwent ...