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Bethell and Archer star as England beat South Africa by record margin
Jacob Bethell's maiden century and Jofra Archer's 4-18 with the ball help England to a men's One Day International record win of 342 runs in the third match of the series against South Africa in...
Bethell's first ton sets up record England win over SA
Jacob Bethell scores his first professional century before Jofra Archer runs through South Africa as England earn a thumping consolation victory in Southampton.
Thousands throng Jerusalem to press Netanyahu to make hostage release deal
Saturday's protests in Israel were some of the largest so far, but PM Netanyahu says defeating Hamas is the way to secure the hostages' release.
Thousands flock to Vatican as teenager made first millennial saint
Pope Leo canonises the London-born Italian boy nicknamed "God's influencer" for his online skills.
Thousands flock to Vatican as teenager made first millennial saint
Pope Leo canonises the London-born Italian boy nicknamed "God's influencer" for his online skills.
Healey says more military sites could house asylum seekers
The defence secretary says officials are looking at possible locations to help end the use of hotels.
US pilot and influencer released from Chilean air base in Antarctica
Ethan Guo, 20, had been detained since June after being accused of landing his Cessna illegally in Chilean territory in the Antarctic.
US pilot and influencer released from Chilean air base in Antarctica
Ethan Guo, 20, had been detained since June after being accused of landing his Cessna illegally in Chilean territory in the Antarctic.
Piastri told to let Norris past as Verstappen wins
McLaren's approach to racing in the title fight between their drivers sparked controversy as Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix.
Piastri told to let Norris past as Verstappen wins
McLaren's approach to racing in the title fight between their drivers sparked controversy as Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix.
Piastri told to let Norris past as Verstappen wins
McLaren's approach to racing in the title fight between their drivers sparked controversy as Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix.
Piastri told to let Norris past as Verstappen wins
McLaren's approach to racing in the title fight between their drivers sparked controversy as Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix.
Ruthless New Zealand top Pool C with Ireland win
Teenage wing Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores a hat-trick of tries as reigning world champions New Zealand showed their class to beat Ireland 40-0 and secure top spot in Pool C.
Sirens blare from millions of phones in national test of emergency alerts
PM Keir Starmer said the test was "an important step in keeping people safe during national emergencies".
Sirens blare from millions of phones in national test of emergency alerts
PM Keir Starmer said the test was "an important step in keeping people safe during national emergencies".
Microsoft cloud services disrupted by Red Sea cable cuts
Unexplained damage to the cables is causing delays in traffic going through the Middle East, the tech giant says.
Microsoft cloud services disrupted by Red Sea cable cuts
Unexplained damage to the cables is causing delays in traffic going through the Middle East, the tech giant says.
Piastri told to let Norris past as Verstappen wins
McLaren's approach to racing in the title fight between their drivers sparked controversy as Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix.
Czech police finally catch up with 'phantom racing car driver'
A red racing car has been sighted on motorways in the Czech Republic since 2019 but until now has evaded police.
Czech police finally catch up with 'phantom racing car driver'
A red racing car has been sighted on motorways in the Czech Republic since 2019 but until now has evaded police.