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Cliff Notes – It is all about being in your at best for Ashes Ollie Pope’s impressive scores of 100 and 90 in the warm-up match have solidified his position as England’s No.3 for the first Ashes Test in Perth. The competition from Jacob Bethell, who scored 3 and 70, has effectively ended months of speculation regarding Pope’s place in the side. Pope hopes No.3 scrutiny can bring out his best for Ashes The debate as to who will bat No.3 for England in the first Ashes Test has been all but been settled with Ollie Pope’s standout performance in…

Cliff Notes – Scores killed in bus accident in Arequipa region A collision between a double-decker bus and a pickup truck in Arequipa resulted in at least 37 fatalities, marking one of Peru’s deadliest bus accidents. Approximately 60 passengers were on board; 36 died at the scene, while one succumbed to injuries later. The bus was en route from Chala to Arequipa when the crash occurred. Rescue efforts are complicated by the rocky terrain, and an investigation is underway to determine the truck driver’s responsibility, who has since been arrested. Scores killed in bus accident in Arequipa region A bus…

Cliff Notes – Transfer rumors, news: City, Liverpool, Spurs eye Semenyo release clause AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has attracted interest from Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur due to a £60 million release clause, which becomes active in January. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is monitoring FC Cologne winger Said El Mala, with scouts attending his recent matches amid interest from Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Transfer rumors, news: City, Liverpool, Spurs eye Semenyo release clause AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has a release clause that has Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur interested, while Manchester City boss Pep…

The Duchess of Edinburgh toured the world’s oldest river gunboat, which was built in the UK over 100 years ago, on the second day of her visit to Peru. Sophie was taken on a tour of the BAP America during a visit to the Iquitos Naval Base on the second day of her visit to South and Central America, which includes stops in Panama, Guatemala and Belize. The ship was built in Birkenhead, near Liverpool, in 1904 and served in the Peruvian navy’s Amazon flotilla. During her visit On the first day of her visit, the duchess visited women from…

Cliff Notes Surveillance footage shows Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr. pacing on the platform and boarding the light rail train shortly before the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, on August 22, 2025. Witnesses reported a chaotic scene with multiple 911 calls describing Zarutska as unresponsive and bleeding heavily from stab wounds to her throat. Brown was arrested without incident shortly after the attack and faces charges of first-degree murder and federal charges related to violence against a mass transportation system. Suspect captured after fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte . NEWYou can now listen to Fox…

Cliff Notes – Kelly Brook reveals reason for ending co-dependent relationship with ex-fiancé Jason Statham Kelly Brook described her decision to break up with Jason Statham as the “best decision,” citing feelings of neglect and co-dependency during their relationship. She reflected on how Statham’s rising Hollywood career overshadowed her own, leading to her feeling unfulfilled and ultimately falling out of love. Now married to Jérémy Parisi, Brook emphasised the importance of setting boundaries and prioritising her own needs as she matured. Kelly Brook reveals reason for ending ‘co-dependent’ relationship with ex-fiancé Jason Statham Kelly Brook has spoken about dumping Jason…

Cliff Notes – Arsenal ‘not good enough in UWCL collapse vs Bayern’ Renée Slegers criticises Arsenal’s second-half performance after they squandered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 against Bayern Munich in the Women’s Champions League. Arsenal’s head coach highlighted the team’s inability to adapt to Bayern’s tactical changes, leading to conceding three goals in the second half. Bayern Munich’s comeback victory boosts their confidence, with goalscorer Pernille Harder emphasising the importance of the win for their campaign. Slegers: Arsenal ‘not good enough in UWCL collapse vs. Bayern’ Renée Slegers has criticised Arsenal’s second-half display against Bayern Munich after they threw…

TL;DR The BBC board, led by non-executive chairman Samir Shah, consists of ten members focused on protecting the BBC’s independence, with non-executive directors receiving an annual base fee of £33,000. Key members include Sir Damon Buffini, deputy chairman, and Sir Robbie Gibb, a former BBC journalist, highlighting a diverse background in finance and media. Current debates around the board suggest scrutiny of its role amid ongoing crises, impacting the reputations of individual members. BBC latest: Starmer asked if Trump will get ‘single penny’ from licence fee payers | UK News The BBC board has been subject to much debate during…

Cliff Notes – Trump signs spending bill, ending US government shutdown. The House of Representatives passed a spending bill, ending the longest government shutdown in US history, lasting 43 days. The bill, supported by 222 representatives, funds the government until January 2026 and provokes ongoing debate over healthcare subsidies. Key Democratic leaders vow to continue fighting for health insurance tax credits, despite some party members supporting the Republican deal. Trump signs spending bill, ending US government shutdown. The lower house of US Congress, the House of Representatives, on Wednesday voted to pass a spending bill, ending a federal government shutdown after 43…

Cliff Notes – Ricky Gervais said no to Celebrity Traitors after he ‘nailed’ show’s big problem Ricky Gervais declined an invitation to join Celebrity Traitors, citing concerns over being targeted due to his celebrity status, which he termed the ‘Big Dog theory’. Jonathan Ross confirmed Gervais’s reasoning, noting that bigger names were indeed voted out early during the show’s progression. Alan Carr ultimately won the series, successfully deceiving fellow contestants and revealing his role as a Traitor in the finale. Ricky Gervais said no to Celebrity Traitors after he ‘nailed’ show’s big problem Ricky Gervais turned down a spot on…