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Australia’s Nathan Lyon says proposed shorter boundaries in Ashes could backfire for England
Hosts England had reportedly discussed bringing in the boundary ropes to the minimum 59 metres permitted by the International Cricket Council for the upcoming Ashes.
How cost-of-living crisis is forcing UK's youth to shoplift, commit petty thefts
The UK has endured a persistent cost-of-living problem for the past two years. This has led to an increase in young adults committing petty thefts like shoplifting. According to a report, one in 10 young adults have admitted to stealing items from supermarket stores' self-checkout lanes to make ends
When Prince Louis drove a digger: The five-year-old's first royal engagement
The long Coronation weekend in the UK ended with Monday's 'Big Help Out', a day dedicated to charity and volunteering. It was also Prince Louis' first royal engagement. With the help of his parents, Prince William and Kate, he fixed a path, dug a new soakaway, and repainted a front door
No uniform, no balcony appearance: How Harry was snubbed at coronation
It will be one of the most talked-about photos of the day. After the coronation, the Royal Family appeared on the famous Buckingham Palace balcony. But Prince Harry was not seen standing next to his father King Charles and his brother Prince William. Why?
What’s the ‘controversial’ Stone of Destiny to be used in King Charles’ coronation?
The ancient coronation stone, also known as the Stone of Scone, was used to crown Scottish kings ‘for centuries’ until it was seized by England's King Edward I in 1296. Edward built the stone into the Coronation Chair as a symbol of England’s dominion over Scotland
England Cricket chiefs recommend fines for players in Yorkshire racism scandal
Pakistan-born bowler Azeem Rafiq, 32, went public with allegations of racism and bullying in September 2020, related to his two spells at the county
A Big Fat Problem: Will children in the UK be given weight-loss injections?
The UK health department has asked medical watchdog NICE to assess whether diabetes drug semaglutide is clinically and economically beneficial for obese children aged 12 to 17. The pre-appraisal documents by the organisation say more research is required to fully understand its 'long-term benefits'
ECB probing England coach Brendon McCullum's betting advertisements
Brendon McCullum, England coach, had appeared in online advertisements after joining the betting organisation '22Bet' as an ambassador in January
Fresh setback for Venezuela in Guyana case at ICJ despite further objections from Caracas
Venezuela's demand that Britain should be involved was rejected by the UN's top tribunal because England was Guyana's colonial authority at the time of a disputed 1899 arbitration ruling in the case
Barge leased on England’s south coast to house 500 asylum seekers
The barge that will be docked in Portland Port is to accommodate single adult males whilst their asylum claims are processed, with the first residents due in the 'coming months'
How a new wrist-worn device could detect a heart attack
The new wrist-worn troponin detector could prove useful for detecting heart attacks in GP surgeries, or for emergency services who first attend to a patient with chest pain. It also means patients would not have to wait for blood samples to be sent to the laboratory and results at hospitals
England rolls out spring Covid-19 booster shots for vulnerable groups
The National Health Service (NHS) said others eligible can book in on the UK’s National Booking Service or the NHS App from next Wednesday, with the first appointments available from April 17
Jofra Archer to go straight to Ashes after IPL stint: Sussex head coach
The first Ashes Test commences at Edgbaston on 16 June. Following his recovery from an elbow injury and a stress fracture in his back, Archer has appeared for the national side seven times this year
Ex-England cricket captain Michael Vaughan cleared of racism on 'balance of probabilities'
The 2005 Ashes-winning captain was alleged to have used the term 'you lot' when referring to a group of four players of South Asian ethnicity, including Pakistan-born Azeem Rafiq
Jonny Bairstow eyes return to cricket field in England's opening Test of summer against Ireland
England wicketkeeper-batter Bairstow has been out of action since September last year when he suffered a freak accident on a golf course.
India Under Attack In UK: Times when Indian embassy was attacked brazenly in England
Here are some instances when the Indian embassy in England was brazenly attacked
England to end pre-departure COVID test rule for arrivals from China
The temporary measures were introduced in January, with the Heathrow testing aimed at helping strengthen Britain's ability to rapidly detect potential new variants circulating in China.
Bow WOW: UK’s Crufts dog show is sure to make you go, ‘Awww’
Run by the The Kennel Club, Crufts is the biggest dog show in the world. It began on 9 March amid wintry weather and a little snow. There are more than 18,000 adorable pooches from all over the world in Birmingham and they are putting their best paw forward
French leader Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seek to reset cross-Channel relations
The summit, the first since 2018, will bring together the two former investment bankers for their first bilateral visit after encounters on the sidelines of international events since Rishi Sunak came to power in October
UK to outline legislation for asylum ban on illegal Channel migrants
Though the number of applications for asylum in the UK hit a 20-year high of nearly 75,000 in 2022, but they are still below the EU average. Germany received more than 240,000 asylum applications last year. The new law will mean anyone who arrives on boats will be prevented from claiming asylum