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Cliff Notes – Cummins backs Green as ‘long-term’ No 3 amid Australia’s batting reset Pat Cummins has confirmed that Cameron Green will be given an extended opportunity to solidify the No. 3 batting position for Australia ahead of the Ashes, despite a challenging return in the World Test Championship final. Marnus Labuschagne will need to perform significantly in the Sheffield Shield to reclaim his spot, as the focus shifts to providing opportunities for other players in the batting order. Cummins backs Green as ‘long-term’ No. 3 amid Australia’s batting reset Andrew McGlashanJun 24, 2025, 11:33 AMCloseDeputy Editor Andrew arrived at…

What’s happened? Severe Disruptions: Eurostar services are experiencing significant delays and cancellations due to overnight cable theft in Lille, exacerbated by previous fatalities on the rail lines. Passenger Assistance: The operator is providing water to delayed passengers and allowing changes to travel plans or full refunds amidst the ongoing chaos. Travel Advisory: Eurostar recommends that passengers consider cancelling or postponing their trips due to expected severe delays and last-minute cancellations. Thousands of Eurostar passengers facing cancellations and severe delays after cable theft | UK News Thousands of Eurostar passengers are suffering severe delays and last-minute cancellations due to cable theft…

Cliff Notes – Time Crisis lightgun console smashes Kickstarter goal within hours The G’AIM’E console revives classic lightgun games like Time Crisis for modern TVs, featuring a bespoke lightgun and AI technology for enhanced gameplay. Despite its appeal, the console offers limited content, with only four games available and no future updates planned, leading to concerns about its value. The Kickstarter campaign exceeded its £35,470 goal within hours, raising over £239,000 with 59 days remaining, indicating strong interest from backers. Time Crisis lightgun console smashes Kickstarter goal within hours Gunning for a home (Tassei Denki Corporation) A new console makes…

Residents of Chadwick Street in St Helens, Merseyside, were evacuated following the discovery of several unexploded ordnance items during a police investigation into a man’s non-suspicious death.

UK announces plans to buy 12 F-35A fighter jets, reintroducing a nuclear role for the Royal Air Force (RAF) for the first time since the Cold War.

Cliff Notes Australian police are offering a $500,000 reward for information on the remains of murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio, 24 years after his death. Falconio and partner Joanne Lees were attacked by Bradley John Murdoch in 2001; he shot Falconio and abducted Lees, who later escaped. Murdoch, convicted in 2005 and sentenced to life, has terminal cancer and remains unwilling to disclose Falconio’s body location. Peter Falconio: Australian police offer $500k reward for information leading to discovery of British backpacker’s remains | World News . Police in Australia are offering a $500,000 (£238,670) reward for information leading to the…

German court overturns ban on far-right magazine Compact A German court overturns ban on the far-right magazine Compact, ruling that the state did not provide sufficient evidence that the magazine’s publisher engaged in activities sufficiently “formative” or threatening to justify prohibition under constitutional protections of press freedom. The Federal Administrative Court underscored that freedom of speech extends even to groups with anti-constitutional views, and bans must meet a high threshold. Critics argue Compact promotes antisemitic and anti-democratic content, but the court concluded these claims did not meet the legal bar for a ban. The ruling raises questions about Germany’s legal…

Billionaire Jeff Bezos and partner Lauren Sánchez relocated their Venice wedding reception from the Scuola Grande della Misericordia to the more secure Arsenale complex after activist group “No Space for Bezos” threatened protests, including canal blockades with inflatable crocodiles.

Kenyans are staging nationwide marches to mark the first anniversary of last June’s anti-tax protests, which saw the storming of the Kenyan Parliament and resulted in at least 60 deaths.

Cliff Notes – Barcelona to return to Spotify Camp Nou on Aug 10, club confirms FC Barcelona will return to the Spotify Camp Nou on August 10 for the Joan Gamper Trophy after two seasons at the Olympic Stadium due to renovations. The club plans to host matches with a reduced capacity of 50,000 to 60,000 while ongoing renovation work continues. This return marks a significant moment for the club and its supporters, as they reclaim their historic home following extensive upgrades. Barcelona to return to Spotify Camp Nou on Aug. 10, club confirms Barcelona have announced they will return…