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The Independentworld1 day ago
Ben Stokes to captain England in third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge
England named Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson in the squad for the third Test after an ECB inquiry cleared both players of involvement in a June nightclub incident.
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The Independentsports1 day ago
England 182-5 chasing 463 as New Zealand need five wickets to win
Joe Root reached 14,000 Test runs and remained not out at stumps on day four of the second Rothesay Test at The Kia Oval.
The Guardiansports2 days ago
England trail New Zealand in second Test at the Oval
England entered day four of the second men’s Test without its captain, wicketkeeper, and new-ball bowlers. The team has relied on less experienced players after multiple absences.
bbc.co.uksports2 days ago
France, England, Argentina top updated World Cup power rankings
France received 13 of 20 first-place votes after a 3-1 win. England moved up two spots following a 4-2 victory, while Argentina stayed in third after a 3-0 result.
bbc.co.uksports6 days ago
Joe Root to captain England in second New Zealand Test after Ben Stokes omitted from squad
Root will lead England in Wednesday's second Test after Ben Stokes was dropped following a curfew breach in London.
The Independentsports6 days ago
England Fan Quits Chef Job to Stay in Texas for World Cup Opener
Ben King, 27, of Portsmouth, delayed his return home to attend England’s match against Croatia after arranging new employment three months earlier. Friends traveling with him cited high ticket prices as the main barrier to additional games.
redpepper.org.ukworld15 days ago
England Defeat New Zealand by 115 Runs in Rain-Affected First Test at Lord's
England scored 140 and 226 while New Zealand made 113 and 138. The 150th Test at Lord's ended in 167 overs with no spin bowled.
The Guardiansports17 days ago
16 Wickets Fall on Rain-Affected First Day at Lord's as England 140 & New Zealand 61-6
Sixteen wickets fell in 60 overs on the rain-affected opening day. Kyle Jamieson claimed five for 62 for New Zealand.
BBC Newsworld19 days ago
England Women Beat India by Six Wickets to Win T20 Series
England chased 181 to win the third T20 by six wickets at Taunton. Alice Capsey scored 82 and Heather Knight made 70 not out.
rove.mescience20 days ago
Total STI Diagnoses in England Fall 8% as Genital Herpes Rises Modestly 3%
Nearly 29,000 genital herpes cases were recorded in England in 2025, up from the prior year, while overall STI diagnoses dropped to 334,000. UKHSA data show declines in chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis.
espn.co.uksports20 days agoUpdated
Southampton Head Coach Apologizes for Spygate Scandal
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert apologized on Tuesday for orchestrating the spygate scandal that led to the club's removal from the Championship play-offs. Owner Dragan Solak said he is standing by Eckert.
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espncricinfo.comsports21 days ago
ICC Trials Pink Ball as Substitute for Red Ball in Daytime Test Matches to Combat Bad Light
The International Cricket Council announced a trial allowing pink balls in Test matches when bad light interrupts play. The first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's begins Thursday.
680news.comsports21 days ago
Combined Men's and Women's Trophy to Be Awarded in The Hundred From 2026
The BBC reported that a new trophy will be introduced in summer 2026 to recognize combined results from the men's and women's competitions in The Hundred. Results from the group stage, eliminator, and final will count toward the award.
bbc.co.uksports22 days ago
Mitchell Santner Recovers from Shoulder Injury and Rejoins New Zealand Squad for England Test Series
All-rounder Mitchell Santner rejoins the Black Caps after recovering from a shoulder injury. New Zealand face England at Lord's starting Thursday.
sports23 days ago
England Scores 168 for Five to Beat India by 26 Runs in Second T20
England posted 168 for five and dismissed India for 142 for nine to win the second T20 international by 26 runs. The result levels the three-match series at one game apiece ahead of the deciding fixture.
indianexpress.comworld23 days ago
England Defeat India by 26 Runs in Bristol T20
Freya Kemp scored 39 not out from 13 balls and took 2-15 as England defeated India by 26 runs in the second T20 at Bristol on 30 May 2026.
BBC Newsworld24 days ago
England Expands Pharmacist Prescribing Authority Under £340 Million Deal
Starting this autumn, pharmacists in England will be authorized to prescribe medication for five additional common conditions. The £340 million investment expands the existing Pharmacy First scheme, which has already delivered more than 3.3 million consultations.
BBC Newspolitics26 days ago
Treasury Inquiry Examines Student Loan Terms in England
A Treasury review is assessing repayment conditions for student loans issued in England. The inquiry focuses on whether current plan terms are reasonable for borrowers.
espn.co.ukworld33 days ago
England Records 500,000 Child Mental Health A&E Visits Since 2019
Research shows roughly 500,000 children and young people in England attended emergency departments for mental health crises between 2019 and 2025. Data from 80 NHS trusts indicate rising numbers of patients waiting more than 12 hours for admission to mental health units.
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The Timesbusiness42 days ago
South East Water Chief Executive Resigns After Supply Failures
South East Water faced multiple water supply outages in southeast England that affected more than 280,000 residents between 2020 and 2023. The company was fined £22.5 million by the regulator Ofwat and its chief executive resigned last Friday after parliamentary scrutiny. The com…
swissinfo.chworld52 days ago
Medicine Shortages in England Impact Patients and Pharmacies
Patients in England are facing difficulties obtaining essential medications for conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and heart problems due to supply issues. Pharmacies are experiencing financial losses from rising global prices and reimbursement challenges. Governme…
news.sky.comworld54 days ago
Birmingham Hospital Pilot Shows Small Reduction in Miscarriage Rates After One Prior Loss
A pilot at Birmingham Women and Children's Hospital offers earlier checks and treatments after miscarriages, showing a small reduction in rates. Researchers estimate it could prevent 10,000 miscarriages yearly if adopted across England's NHS. The government is considering wider i…
bbc.co.ukworld58 days ago
Wales Women's Rugby Team Loses 62-24 to England in Championship Match
The Wales women's rugby team lost 62-24 to England in a championship match. Wales earned a bonus point by scoring four tries despite the defeat. England scored 10 tries in total during the game.
koreaherald.comworld59 days ago
U.S. B-52H Bomber Conducts Training Flight Over Southern England
A U.S. B-52H heavy bomber performed a low-level training flight over southern England earlier this week. The forward-deployed U.S. bomber fleet remains stationed in England, with most aircraft on the ground and armed. This occurs amid an ongoing ceasefire with Iran.
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Rossographer / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)world62 days ago
Study Reveals at Least Two Children Die Monthly from Knife Wounds in England
A national study led by the University of Bristol found that at least two school-aged children die each month from knife injuries in England, with most fatalities from a single stab wound. The research, analyzing data from 2019 to 2024, highlights higher risks in deprived areas a…
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