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Cliff Notes – WTC final may not be Konstas’ route back to Test side Sam Konstas, despite receiving a central contract, may not return to the Australia Test side for the World Test Championship final against South Africa, as selectors prioritise a team tailored for early-season English conditions. The selection landscape is competitive, with Cameron Green’s return and strong performances from other players like Josh Inglis and Beau Webster creating potential vacancies in the batting order. WTC final may not be Konstas’ route back to Test side Andrew McGlashanCloseAndrew McGlashanDeputy editor, ESPNcricinfoDeputy Editor Andrew arrived at ESPNcricinfo via Manchester and…

Barcelona remains unbeaten in 2025, extending their run to 20 games without a loss, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice in a 4-1 victory over Girona, maintaining a three-point lead in LaLiga.

The interim Syrian government has appointed a new cabinet comprising 23 ministers, blending professional qualifications with community representation, signalling a potential shift away from previous HTS dominance.

Global stock markets, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, experienced declines as investors await imminent tariff announcements from President Trump, reflecting broader economic uncertainties.

Cliff Notes China’s military has initiated joint exercises involving army, navy, and rocket forces around Taiwan, aiming to deter Taiwanese independence. The drills, accompanied by provocative imagery, label Taiwan’s president a "parasite" and underscore China’s ongoing territorial claims. Taiwan’s Defence Ministry reported tracking numerous Chinese vessels and heightened military activity, highlighting escalating tensions in the region. China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan and calls its president a ‘parasite’ | World News . China’s military says it has begun joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around Taiwan.It said the exercises were intended to “serve as a stern warning and…

Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally party, was recently convicted by a French court of embezzling European Union funds, resulting in a five-year ban from holding public office. This ruling marks a significant setback for her political career and her ambitions for the presidency.

Marine Le Pen has received an immediate five-year ban from public office after being found guilty of misappropriating €3 million in EU funds by a French court.

The release of the second trailer for GTA 6 is likely to be delayed until late summer, as Rockstar Games adopts a new marketing strategy of withholding details for extended periods after initial announcements.

Motorists who fail roadside drug tests can continue driving for up to six months due to delays in processing confirmatory blood samples, posing significant risks to public safety.

Arsenal is reportedly “seriously interested” in signing Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sané on a free transfer this summer, with preliminary talks already taking place.