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Cliff Notes – India second-best in ODI finals, Mandhana’s first hundred in Sri Lanka India has secured the second-most wins in women’s ODI finals, trailing only Australia, who have eight victories from 11 finals played. The team’s total of 342 for 7 in the ODI tri-series final is the highest ever recorded in women’s ODIs in Sri Lanka, surpassing their previous record of 337 for 9. Smriti Mandhana’s 11 ODI centuries rank third among women, with only Meg Lanning and Suzie Bates ahead of her, marking her first hundred in Sri Lanka. Stats – India second-best in ODI finals, Mandhana’s…

A second arrest has been made in connection with the death of 60-year-old James Messham aboard the MSC Virtuosa, occurring during an altercation on Saturday evening.

The new teen drama Forever, based on Judy Blume’s 1975 novel, has quickly become one of the most-watched shows in the UK, praised for its modern portrayal of first love between two Black teens.

A 51-year-old woman was arrested in Blackpool after allegedly attempting to abduct a baby from a pram on Central Drive around 11:55am on Saturday.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli Set for Improvement as Mercedes Rookie Gains Early Speed Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s debut Formula 1 season has thus far instilled confidence in Mercedes regarding his raw speed and potential. However, team principal Toto Wolff believes both he and Antonelli must focus on enhancing race pace as the campaign progresses. Wolff – Areas for Improvement Despite impressing with his one-lap performance—including a pole position at the Miami Grand Prix—Antonelli’s race pace has left room for growth. His struggle to maintain competitive speed during races has been evident, with Wolff stating, “It’s so difficult here to find the right…

Bangladesh’s interim government has banned all activities of the Awami League, led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, pending a trial over last year’s anti-government protest deaths.

Premier League fixtures this Sunday 11/05 – the season may be wrapped up already, with Liverpool already Champions and the relegation battle put to bed, but there are still a few more weeks of this highly boring season to get through. Premier League fixturesKick-offWhere to watch the EPL?Newcastle vs Chelsea12:00TNT Sports 1Man Utd vs West Ham 14:15Notts Forest vs Leicester City 14:15Spurs vs Crystal Palace 14:15Sky SportsLiverpool vs Arsenal 16:30Sky Sports

Cliff Notes – UK-US trade deal ‘isn’t worth the paper it’s written on Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz criticises the UK-US trade deal, stating it “isn’t worth the paper it’s written on,” referencing former tariffs imposed by Trump. Stiglitz argues the agreement plays into Trump’s “divide and conquer” strategy, undermining the UK’s position in international relations. He suggests the UK should have prioritised a deal with the EU over the US, predicting potentially better outcomes. UK-US trade deal isn’t worth the paper it’s written on, says Nobel Prize-winning economist A Nobel Prize-winning economist says the recently announced ‘UK-US trade deal isn’t…

Cliff Notes – Tom Cruise makes rare Nicole Kidman comment and Val Kilmer Tom Cruise praised ex-wife Nicole Kidman as a “great actress,” recalling how he recommended her for the role in Eyes Wide Shut during a recent interview. The couple, who were married from 1990 to 2001, met on the set of Days of Thunder and share two children, Bella and Connor Cruise. Tom Cruise makes rare Nicole Kidman comment 23 years after revealing reason for split Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were married from 1990 to 2001 and the Mission Impossible star has hailed his ex-wife Nicole Kidman in…

Cliff Notes Stanley Tucci expresses confusion over the rise of far-right ideologies globally, highlighting a need for inclusivity in societal narratives. His new show, Tucci In Italy, aims to explore Italian culture and cuisine while addressing the political climate’s impact on family dynamics and inclusivity. Through his culinary journeys, Tucci examines historical and cultural influences in regions like Trentino-Alto Adige, promoting harmony between diverse cultures. Stanley Tucci on Italian politics – through the prism of food Stanley Tucci says he doesn’t understand why there has been a sudden rise in the “very far right”. The 64-year-old actor, author and food…