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Joe Root not only became Australia’s first Test hundred, he also produced the “best innings of his life” on the opening day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, according to Sky Sports’ Michael Atherton. Still recovering from a two-day loss to Australia in the series opener in Perth, Ben Stokes’ side looked to be in dire straits again when Root came on as a substitute at 5-2. But England’s all-time leading run-scorer achieved his sublime 40th hundred in Test cricket, ending the day with 135 not out as the tourists closed on 325-9 at The Gabba. “It’s been a…
As market indexes become increasingly concentrated, investors are looking for more diversification, but one senior investor has urged caution in moving into alternative assets. With more money flowing into private markets, which are under increased scrutiny from the Bank of England, Niall O’Sullivan, Mercer’s chief investment officer for global solutions, told CNBC that such changes require more rigorous investor analysis, particularly in untested areas such as private credit. Stock indexes are increasingly concentrated, dominated by a handful of tech giants, and concerns about an AI bubble are prompting investors to seek portfolio diversification tools such as hedge funds, private equity…
The attack came amid renewed attention to the Trump administration’s campaign against suspected drug traffickers.The US military has again bombed a suspected drug smuggling ship in the Caribbean, killing four people, the Pentagon said.Thursday’s attack comes as US President Donald Trump’s administration faces fresh scrutiny over the attack, after it emerged that the target vessel was hit twice during the September 2 attack.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listExperts say such attacks could amount to war crimes.U.S. Southern Command said in a post on X that the attack was directed by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.The military announced that…
Family ties could be strained after the eldest daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma accused her half-sister of defrauding 17 men, half of them said to be relatives, who were sent to fight for Russia in Ukraine. The controversy highlights the increasing recruitment of Africans into the Russian military due to Russia’s shortage of recruits, as well as Moscow’s close ties to African National Congress veterans. Zuma previously belonged to a political party that was born as a liberation movement fighting for democratic governance in South Africa. Zuma, 83, resigned as president in 2018 following a series of…
If you think sports and politics don’t go hand in hand, you might want to miss Friday’s World Cup draw. Next summer’s tournament will be the largest in FIFA history. More teams, more games, more fans, more host countries, more host cities, more tickets will be more expensive and you’ll get more money. The theme will be power and glory, with the front three of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Donald Trump. Check out the World Cup brackets on Sky Sports We will be delivering live coverage of Friday’s World Cup draw. It also includes analysis and reactions when groups…
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Sport newsletter with Alex Sherman, which brings you the biggest news and exclusive interviews from the worlds of sports business and media. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Americans are great at sports. The United States has won more Olympic gold medals – by far – than any other country. The U.S. women’s soccer national team has won four of nine FIFA World Cups all time. And yet, the U.S. men’s national soccer team has never won a World Cup. The team’s best finish was third…
The court allowed an earlier order giving a timeline for troop withdrawal to stand as the administration considers its response.Published December 5, 2025December 5, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareA U.S. appeals court has blocked a lower court’s order requiring President Donald Trump’s administration to withdraw the National Guard from Washington, D.C., in the coming weeks.Thursday’s decision by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted the Trump administration’s request to suspend the previous order to consider its response.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listDistrict Judge Zia Cobb ruled in November…
When is the World Cup draw?The draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place in Washington at 5pm UK and Ireland time on Friday 5 December. Names will start coming out of the hat just before 6 p.m. Check out the World Cup brackets on Sky Sports We will be delivering live coverage of Friday’s World Cup draw. It also includes analysis and reactions when groups and combinations are announced.Visit the Sky Sports website or app and Sky Sports News for the latest updates on the draw in Washington from 5pm. Will England and Scotland be able to decide…
Check out the companies making the biggest moves at noon: Meta Platforms — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram rose 4%. According to a report from Bloomberg, CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s management team is considering deep cuts of up to 30% in Meta’s “Metaverse Group” in 2026. Kroger – The Cincinnati-based supermarket chain posted a 6.5% decline in third-quarter revenue as it lagged behind street expectations, while comparable sales excluding fuel for the latest quarter rose 2.6%, compared to analysts’ consensus estimates of 2.9%, and gross margin came in at 22.8%, compared to an estimated 23.0%, according to FactSet data.…
Illustrated photo showing Moore Threads logo on a smartphone in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China, October 30, 2025. Photo | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesShares of Beijing-based graphics processing unit (GPU) maker Moore Thread, also known as “China’s Nvidia,” soared more than 400% in its Shanghai debut after listing for $1.1 billion.The company’s shares are currently trading at 584.98 yuan, more than five times the public price of 114.28 yuan.Moore Thread’s IPO was led by CITIC Securities, which acted as lead manager for the offering. The joint bookrunners on the transaction were BOC International Securities, China Merchants Securities and GF Securities.The…