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Ben Stokes believes some of the criticism of the England team has gone too far, but would rather be called “rubbish” than “arrogant”.A two-day defeat in the first Ashes Test in Perth last week led to a number of difficult questions for the tourists, with their pre-series preparation, loose shot selection and decision not to send senior players to this weekend’s pink-ball pre-game in Canberra coming under fire. Former Australian pace bowler Mitchell Johnson branded Stokes “arrogant” in a strongly worded column in The West Australian newspaper, having previously branded Stokes a “cocky captain complainer”. Use Chrome Browser for a…

Early Black Friday shoppers rush in as the doors open at a Walmart store in Fairfax, Virginia, on November 28, 2008.Gerald Martineau | Washington Post | Getty ImagesBlack Friday has long been defined by big crowds, rock-bottom prices, and frenzied consumers willing to bite, scratch, and claw for the best deals of the season. But these days, retail’s biggest holiday is looking a little different. In a world where stores are opening later, foot traffic is flat, online shopping is picking up and Black Friday begins in September, consumers are wary and unsure whether the deals they’re getting are that…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Saturday that Russia had launched the largest barrage of drones and missiles across Ukraine in a month, killing at least three people. Russia fired a total of about 36 missiles and about 600 drones toward Ukraine between Friday night and Saturday, Zelenskiy said. Most of the capital Kyiv is without power. “The main targets of the attack were energy infrastructure and civilian facilities, causing extensive damage and fires to residential buildings. There are now reports of dozens of people injured and three killed.” “It was a particularly difficult night in Kiev,” Foreign Minister Andriy…

McLaren chief executive Zak Brown has said the team must ignore the “horror movie” character of Max Verstappen as the Red Bull driver remains a serious threat in the F1 title race.Verstappen, who started sixth in Saturday’s Qatar Grand Prix sprint (live on Sky Sports F1 from 2pm), is 24 points behind championship leader Lando Norris with two races remaining. The Dutchman has been back in the title race since losing 104 points to Oscar Piastri after the Dutch Grand Prix in August, and mathematically he will remain in the championship at the final in Abu Dhabi if he stays…

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday after trading was suspended due to problems with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s (CME) data center.of 10 year treasury The yield rose more than 2 basis points to 4.023%, and the 30-year bond yield rose 3 basis points to 4.674%. The two-year bond yield rose more than 2 basis points to 3.502%.One basis point equals 0.01%, and yields and prices move in opposite directions.CME halted trading early Friday morning due to a “cooling issue” in one of its data centers. Bonds and some pre-market stocks traded in the U.S., followed by U.S. stock futures, which…

Shoppers and pedestrians move through Pitt Street Mall during the Black Friday sales on November 28, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.Lisa Marie Williams Getty ImagesThe advent of AI shopping not only gives consumers access to personalized advice and hassle-free shopping, but also increases the risk of digital fraud.This year on Black Friday, both consumers and retailers are being warned for the first time about the dangers of so-called “proxy shopping.” Consumers leverage large-scale language models to search for products, compare products, receive personalized recommendations, and even make purchases with little to no human input. These technological advances come with their own…

Four times the size of the Hollywood sign and nearly seven times the size of the White House, Uzbekistan’s newest cultural center is a monument of epic proportions. Part museum, part academic research facility, the $150 million, three-story Center for Islamic Civilization (CISC) in Tashkent is scheduled to open to the public in March 2026 and aims to commemorate and revive Uzbekistan’s historical role as a center of Islamic learning. “This region is home to many ancestors who influenced world civilization,” said CISC Director Firdavs Abdukhalikov. “The big question was how to present their influence to the world and to…

Football betting expert Jones Knows provides insight across the Premier League and looks to see Newcastle fall behind again against Everton.Brentford v Burnley, Saturday 3pmScoring 13 points from a potential 18 at home despite facing a tough fixture list of Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Aston Villa is a good barometer of the job Keith Andrews is doing at Brentford. The tactical blueprint was never broken. No need to reinvent the wheel. Smart coaching and decision-making that plays to exactly their strengths. Burnley, on the other hand, have good intentions, lots of potential and plenty of decent…

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.When you think of ways to earn rewards, credit cards are usually top of mind. But shopping portals can be an equally effective way to stack rewards. You simply create an account, click through the portal to the site where you want to make a purchase and earn rewards on top of your credit card offers.Typically, a shopping portal allows you to earn either cash back, miles or points, but Rakuten stands out because you choose the type of rewards you earn. This flexibility makes it a great…

Even before Russia’s full-scale invasion began, he rarely left Volodymyr Zelensky’s side, whether welcoming foreign dignitaries to Kiev or accompanying the Ukrainian president abroad on important missions to secure military and diplomatic support. Now, Andriy Yermak’s resignation could be Zelenskiy’s biggest political test since taking office six and a half years ago. While the resignation is likely to go well domestically, it has created uncertainty at the center of the administration at a critical diplomatic point. Mr Yermak, the former head of the presidential administration, resigned on Friday following a search of his home by anti-corruption officials, apparently becoming the…