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LONDON: England’s decision to reappoint Joe Root for a second spell as full-time Test captain, starting with this week’s opener against Pakistan, is an obvious move but arguably an indictment of the lack of leadership in their set-up. Root, one of the best batsmen of his generation, has already led England in a national record … Read more
Trump envoy holds second known meeting with Hamas as stalled peace plan hangs in balance US President Donald Trump listens, as his son-in-law Jared Kushner speaks, during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, February 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner … Read more
Dr. Evelyn Griffin is pushing for more emphasis on wellness and prevention. She has also aligned with the MAHA movement in fighting government mandates and questioning the safety of some vaccines.
A stretch of Brittany famous for its oysters, vast beaches and cool, maritime climate offers a refreshing alternative to Europe’s hotter destinations.
Number of sanctioned Russian entities to rise by one-third if list adopted, Kallas says EU High Representative of Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, speaks to media during an informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol, Cyprus. PHOTO: Reuters European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is planning to present the “most far-reaching sanctions … Read more
Through sheer determination, Neena Nizar has become the first patient in a clinical trial testing a treatment for her disease — one so rare it affects just 30 people worldwide.
Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ministry Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani has called for strict accountability in Pakistan’s weightlifting setup, saying the country must ‘name and shame’ athletes responsible for doping violations and take corrective measures to prevent such incidents from damaging Pakistan’s international image. Talking to reporters about Pakistan’s weightlifting performance and the recent doping controversy, Wani … Read more
Tim Seifert smashed 72 from 38 balls as Manchester Super Giants beat Trent Rockets by five wickets with two balls remaining to win the 2026 Hundred men’s title at Lord’s on Sunday. Seifert, named player of the match and player of the series, struck four fours and seven sixes as Super Giants chased 159, finishing … Read more
The New York Times is examining how public health is changing in the state, from the whooping cough outbreak to vaccine policies, and we want to hear from you.
Japan avoided a major disaster after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit last month. Our reporter River Akira Davis visited Kumamoto, a prefecture near the epicenter, to see how it built quake-proof buildings and infrastructure.