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Where has this been, England? Too late for the Ashes now
Would Australia already be 2-0 up in the series if England had deigned to be even a little more sensible? Why had the visitors waited until the game was almost gone to try to respect the match situation?

What Jofra Archer said to Steve Smith that prompted cutting one-liner
Jofra Archer saved his quickest spell of the series when it mattered least in Australia’s meagre run chase of 65 but escalated his rivalry with Steve Smith.

Depleted bowling stocks proving a headache for weary Black Caps
There’s all sorts of question marks hanging over their bowling attack ahead of the second test of the summer.

Guys, we need higher standards for excitement than IKEA
“Now, look. I’m no IKEA hater. I like meatballs. I enjoy an unnecessary scented candle as much as the next middle class white woman,” said Verity Johnson.

The darkness crept in slowly. It took 18 months to learn what was really happening
A journalist’s private battle uncovers a national one: the unseen, unspoken mental health cost of perimenopause.

Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau
The pop star posted a string of photographs of herself and the former Canadian Prime Minster.

Black Ferns Sevens lose to Australia in Cape Town final
A week after the New Zealand women eased to a win over their trans-Tasman rivals in Dubai, the tables were turned in South Africa.

Bethlehem’s Christmas tree lights up after two years of darkness

Merz in Israel: 'We will keep the memory alive'

No essential supplies in truce: Gaza’s healthcare system broken by Israel

Atkinson dismissed cheaply as England near second Test defeat
Gus Atkinson is dismissed for three runs after pulling his shot directly to Australia captain Steve Smith at mid-wicket, as England lose their third wicket in four overs to slump to 231-9 on day four of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

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.

Stenson completes Olympic marathon
Jessica Stenson charges over the finish line of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games marathon, finishing 13th in a time of 2:26:45. © International Olympic Committee

Formula 1 2025 finale: Piastri wins the McLaren battle, but Norris wins the war and drivers’ crown
Oscar Piastri will have to wait to become just the third Australian to win the F1 world title – his teammate Lando Norris doing just enough to claim the 2025 crown.

Timeline shows Minister knew of McSkimming complaint three weeks earlier than he has said
The police minister was alerted to an IPCA complaint about Jevon McSkimming on October 14. He’s publicly stated he wasn’t told until November 6

‘It wasn’t her talking’: Inside the final months of a woman who lost herself in midlife
Her husband thought he was losing the woman he loved — but it was her hormones. Helen’s story reveals a silent crisis affecting women across Aotearoa.

British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
Photographer Martin Parr, whose colourful images captured British life, has died at the age of 73.

Lando Norris wins first drivers’ title as Lawson saves his worst for last
McLaren’s 17-year wait for a world drivers’ champion is over.

Why Travelers Might Want To Avoid This Popular Attraction In Indonesia

German police slam far-right leader's 'Stasi' comparison

Zelensky calls for more air defence systems after fresh attack wave

Wadephul urges Beijing to pressure Moscow over Ukraine

Soldiers appear on television to announce apparent military coup in Benin

Soldiers in Benin say they have seized power from President Talon

Walking 144 kilometres in impeccable vintage
Bay of Islands artist Jacqui Madelin is putting on the style while raising money for pest eradication.