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The England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) investigation into the actions of Stokes and Atkinson is still ongoing.An ECB statement said: “Given the ongoing investigation, Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have not been made available for selection for the second Test against New Zealand.”The Cricket Regulator is conducting a separate investigation, one that might not be concluded for a number of weeks.Stokes, 35, has been given time by the ECB in order to consider his options. The governing body has denied any suggestion he has been asked to resign.The episode is an unwanted controversy for the ECB following a dismal…
Artan, who was named the Confederation of African Football (Caf) men’s referee of the year in 2025, was one of 52 referees selected for the tournament.However, his “dream” came crashing down as he attempted to travel to the on-pitch officials’ base in Florida, with Artan telling the New York Times, external he had faced an 11-hour immigration interview and was detained for several hours before be was put on a flight back to Istanbul, Turkey.Speaking to BBC World Service, Andrew Giuliani, who leads the White House Task Force on the World Cup, said: “While I can’t go into the derog…
Graham Platner, who has advocated for government-funded healthcare, free education and a wealth tax, has won the Maine Democratic primary for the United States Senate. He will take on Republican Senator Susan Collins in a high-stakes race in November.Platner, a veteran turned oyster farmer initially backed by the progressive Democrats, was accepted by the establishment Democrats after his rival, Maine Governor Janet Mills, dropped out in April amid dismal ratings.Primary results for Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota were also announced on Tuesday.Here is more on the latest resultsWhat are the key takeaways from the recent primaries?Platner won in MaineDemocrats…
Anti-immigration protests have broken out in Belfast, Northern Ireland, after a knife attack allegedly perpetrated by a Sudanese refugee left the country on edge.Hundreds of protesters, many masked, blocked roads and torched cars and buildings on Tuesday evening as residents were evacuated.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listMichelle O’Neill, the first minister of Northern Ireland, described the riots as “nothing less than disgusting cowardice”. “Racism, intimidation and violence are wrong wherever they occur,” she said on X.The 30-year-old suspect in the knife attack, whose name has not been released, was charged with attempted murder, possession of a bladed weapon…
Iran says US strikes ‘harming diplomatic process by violating ceasefire’Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, accused the US of “harming” diplomatic efforts to end the war through repeated ceasefire violations, shifting positions and contradictory messages, while also blaming Israel of the same with its military operations in Lebanon.The biggest exchange of fire between the US and Iran since a ceasefire was announced on 8 April has cast doubt on efforts to bring an end to the war and Donald Trump’s claims that a deal can be reached.In a statement carried by Iranian media, Baghaei said: double quotation markThe diplomatic process…
Previous World Cup appearances: 18Best performance: Winners (1978, 1986, 2022)First appearance: 1930 (Uruguay)Top goal scorer: Lionel Messi (13)Most appearances: Lionel Messi (26)Player to watch: Lionel MessiFIFA world ranking: 3Defending champions Argentina are bidding to become the first side since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back titles.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listAfter Argentina beat France in an incredible final in Qatar 2022, many thought it would be the crowning glory of Lionel Messi’s career and that he would have retired from international football by 2026.But the Inter Miami player, who turns 39 during the tournament, plays on and is…
Prediction platform says it will seek employment information for markets at ‘heightened’ risk of manipulation.Published On 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2026Prediction market company Kalshi has announced a series of measures to prevent insider trading following allegations of market manipulation on the platform and rival sites, including a requirement that some users disclose their employment details.Kalshi, which allows users to bet on future events ranging from sports fixtures to elections and wars, said on Tuesday that it had started collecting job information for markets deemed to be at heightened risk of manipulation to screen out users with non-public knowledge.Recommended Stories list…
Former Nevada Assembly Majority Leader Teresa Benitez-Thompson won the Democratic primary for the state’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, giving the party a serious candidate in its attempt to flip the red seat. The northern Nevada district is currently represented by GOP Rep. Mark Amodei, whose retirement prompted crowded primaries on both sides. It encompasses Reno as well as numerous rural “cow counties” and was won by President Donald Trump by 14 points and 11 points the last two elections. The district has never been represented by a Democrat. But Democrats are hopeful that this is the kind of seat…
With some sunshine for most of England and Wales over the weekend, along with a southerly breeze, temperatures will climb to 22 to 27C, perhaps 28C (82.4F) in south-east England by Sunday.These temperatures will be around 6 to 8C above average for early June.Some of the warmth will extend into Northern Ireland and southern Scotland with highs on Sunday of 20 to 22C, but it will be closer to average in more northern areas with 17 to 20C.It will also be cloudier across more northern areas of the UK over the weekend.This warmer-than-average weather is forecast to last into next…
Joe Hart: England. But I am not actually that bothered whether I am right or wrong. I just like to back my people and I want England to do it.Martin Keown: Looking at the draw, there will be some absolute blockbuster quarter-finals if the favourites win their groups, like England versus Brazil and Argentina against Portugal – or Messi against Cristiano Ronaldo.Is this the hardest World Cup there has ever been to win? Maybe. It feels very open. My head is telling me the best team is France, my heart is telling me that it could be England.Paul Robinson: The…