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Ashes 2025-26: Joe Root scores first Test century in Australia during second Test
Joe Root ended his long wait for a Test century in Australia by reaching three figures on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.In his 30th innings...
Facial recognition could be used more by police under plans
Lewis AdamsandKathryn ArmstrongPA MediaFacial recognition technology could be used more often by UK police forces, according to new plans announced by the Home Office.A 10-week publication consultation on how...
New mayoral elections to be delayed in four areas of England
The government is set to postpone elections for newly created mayors in four areas of England, the BBC has confirmed.The new mayoralties in Greater Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Hampshire...
Energy investment of £28bn approved by regulator Ofgem
Household energy bills will rise to help fund a £28bn investment in the UK's energy network.Energy regulator Ofgem has approved the funding in its five-year plan on improving electricity...
Schools to teach about endometriosis, periods and cancer screenings
Jenny ReesWales health correspondentLeaflets and posters will be available in secondary schools covering a number of conditionsYoung women say they were taught how to open a bank account in...
Earthquake shakes homes in north-west England
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake rattled homes in north-west England on Wednesday night, the British Geological Survey (BGS) reported.The tremor, which struck shortly after 23:23, was felt across Lancashire and the...
The Ashes: Nathan Lyon left out of Australia team for second Test
Only the great Shane Warne and legendary seamer Glenn McGrath have taken more Test wickets for Australia than Lyon. The 38-year-old needs two more to go past McGrath's 562...
Court sides with Adidas in appeal over Kanye West collaboration
Adidas has fended off an appeal from shareholders who accused it of hiding misconduct by rapper-entrepreneur Kanye West - otherwise known as Ye - before their partnership broke down...
Steve Cropper, guitarist of Booker T and the MGs, dies aged 84
ReutersSteve Cropper was part of the house band of influential Memphis label Stax RecordsSteve Cropper, the legendary guitarist with Booker T and the MGs, has died at the age...
Patients clogging up A&E with hiccups, sore throats and niggles
Patients are being warned not to clog up A&E with everyday niggles as NHS figures show thousands turned to hospitals for minor ailments such as hiccups and ingrowing toenails...
