‘Not playing to survive’: Joe Root defends Smith’s approach after poor dismissal in the fifth Ashes Test | Cricket News

‘Not playing to survive’: Joe Root defends Smith’s approach after poor dismissal in the fifth Ashes Test | Cricket News

On day two of the Fifth Test in the 2025/26 Ashes Series, Michael Neser of Australia dismisses Joe Root of England. Ashes Series at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 05, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) England batter Joe Root defended teammate Jamie Smith after his dismissal in the first innings of the final Test…

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Bridgepoint, the owner of Burger King, loses £800 million after learning about the Interpath advisory firm.

Bridgepoint, the owner of Burger King, loses £800 million after learning about the Interpath advisory firm.

The consulting firm that oversaw controversial cost-cutting at Manchester United Football Club is being sold to the owner of Burger King’s British operations in a deal worth more than £800m. London-listed buyout firm Bridgepoint has agreed to buy a controlling stake in Interpath Advisory, Sky News has learnt. According to banking sources, the deal can…

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NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers beat Baltimore Ravens 26-24 to clinch AFC North title and final playoff place | NFL News

NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers beat Baltimore Ravens 26-24 to clinch AFC North title and final playoff place | NFL News

Aaron Rodgers threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III with 55 seconds left as the Steelers beat the Ravens 26-24 when Baltimore’s Tyler Loop missed a 44-yard field goal as time expired, giving Pittsburgh the AFC North title and ending the Ravens’ season. Pittsburgh (10-7) will host Houston (12-5) in the opening round…

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New clashes have occurred as Cambodia and Thailand engage in their first talks to address the latest outbreak of violence.

New clashes have occurred as Cambodia and Thailand engage in their first talks to address the latest outbreak of violence.

Thailand and Cambodia have reported new fighting in their ongoing border conflict, the first talks between the two sides since the latest outbreak of violence. Clashes broke out in the border provinces of Sisaket and Surin, Thai media reported on Wednesday. Thai forces responded to Cambodian BM-21 rocket attacks with artillery, tank fire, and drones….

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AFCON 2025: Nigeria vs. Tanzania – Team news, start times and lineups | Africa Cup of Nations News

AFCON 2025: Nigeria vs. Tanzania – Team news, start times and lineups | Africa Cup of Nations News

Who: Nigeria vs Tanzania What: CAF Africa Cup of Nations Where?: Fez Stadium, Fez, Morocco When?: Tuesday, December 23, 6:30 pm (17:30 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 14:30 GMT before our text commentary stream. There were hopes that Nigeria’s much-vaunted golden generation would take the country…

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Two Palestine protesters who were on hunger strike in British jails were admitted to hospital. Israel-Palestine conflict news

Two Palestine protesters who were on hunger strike in British jails were admitted to hospital. Israel-Palestine conflict news

London, United Kingdom – Two remand prisoners linked to Palestine Action who were on hunger strike have been taken to hospital, according to a family member and a friend. raising fears that the young Britons who refused food in protest could die at any time. Twenty-eight-year-old Kamran Ahmed, who is being held in London’s Pentonville…

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