Author: News Desk

Cliff Notes – Five openers in 12 Tests? Australia’s revolving door could continue Since David Warner’s retirement, Australia has experimented with four different openers, with Usman Khawaja being the only consistent choice in 11 Tests. National selector George Bailey indicated that the opening position may not require a specialist, considering options like Sam Konstas and Marnus Labuschagne despite their mixed performances. With Khawaja’s future uncertain and the team in transition, selectors are focused on building depth for upcoming series, including the World Test Championship final and the West Indies tour. Five openers in 12 Tests? Australia’s revolving door could continue…

The second season was much anticipated. The show, which followed the titular spy as he went from smuggler to soldier to rebel leader over the course of several years, was hailed as a ‘masterpiece’ by critics when it was released on Disney Plus in late April.

Nigel Farage confirmed he will not stand in the 2026 Senedd election, stating, “I’m not Welsh so it’s not going to be me.”

Reece Galbraith, 33, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for manslaughter following a house explosion in Newcastle that resulted in the deaths of seven-year-old Archie York and 35-year-old Jason Laws.

Beijing fears over UK-US trade accord cloud London’s bid to revive China ties FT says China has criticised a trade deal between the UK and US that could be used to squeeze Chinese products out of British supply chains, complicating London’s efforts to rebuild relations with Beijing. The trade deal the US sealed with the UK last week, which includes strict security requirements for Britain’s steel and pharmaceuticals industries, was the Trump administration’s first since it announced sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last month.

Weight-loss drugs hailed as key to a longer life The Times highlights a recent report’s conclusion that weight loss drugs could help people live longer. The paper says the research suggests drugs such as Wegovy could delay age-related illnesses and halve heart attack deaths, even in those who are not obese. Donald Trump is pictured on the front as he embarks on a tour of the Middle East – where he’s dropped US sanctions against Syria and is focusing on arms deals with Saudi Arabia. Peter Sullivan has been freed from prison after new DNA evidence proved his innocence and despite…

Longest justice fiasco: Cleared after 38 years The Daily Mirror says after spending 38 years in jail for a murder he did not commit, the now 66-year-old “walked free” after DNA proved he was innocent. The paper highlights his comments that he is not bitter.  Princess Kate is pictured on the front page with a story about her friendship with fashion designer Victoria Beckham.

INNOCENT… AND FINALLY FREE AFTER 38 YEARS: I’m not angry I’m not bitter Metro says Peter Sullivan was branded the “Beast of Birkenhead over the killing of Diane Sindall, 21, in a brutal sex attack” – he spent decades fighting for his freedom. Kim Kardashian is pictured on the front splash as she gave evidence in the Paris jewellery robbery case that happened almost a decade ago.