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Australia reached 4-362 against South Africa as Josh Inglis moved to within three runs of a century and Alex Carey advanced to 69. South Africa’s Simon Harmer was unable to hold a dipping edge from Carey off Kagiso Rabada’s final delivery, with the missed chance compounded when the ball cut his left hand. Harmer received treatment between overs, although the injury was to his non-bowling hand. “Hopefully, it hasn’t done too much damage to his hand,” Simon Katich said on commentary. Harmer returned to bowl but continued to appear troubled by the injury, while Inglis remained unbeaten on 97 as…

Israeli settlers are using outposts and violence to seize Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank, with the backing of the Israeli army, according to an explanation by Leila Warah. The account examines how the establishment of settler outposts is being used alongside violence to take control of land belonging to Palestinians. It also explores the role of the Israeli army, which is alleged to support the process as settlers expand their presence across the occupied West Bank.

Dilan Markanday is “a hundred per cent” interested in playing for India, with the Chesterfield winger saying he would relish the chance to represent the national team. Markanday, a proud British-Indian, attended India’s Unity Cup match against Jamaica this summer to watch the squad at close quarters. He said he was impressed by the players’ quality, professionalism and conduct. “A hundred per cent, I’m super interested in that happening,” Markanday told Sky Sports News. The 23-year-old became the first British South Asian to play for Tottenham Hotspur in the club’s 140-year history and recently marked five years since making that…

Three capybara pups have been spotted by keepers at Edinburgh Zoo, just months after the zoo’s previous newborn became an internet sensation. The latest arrival marks another addition of capybara pups at the Scottish zoo, following the widespread attention attracted by its last baby.

The Pentagon has fired Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, its top military planner, over alleged leaks of classified information relating to the war in Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war. A Pentagon official said Sylvia was accused of misconduct after failing three polygraph tests about sharing classified material with the press. The case has been referred to the Department of Justice, the official said. Sylvia was removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a role commonly known as the J5. No replacement has been named. He is the second general to be removed from…

Kemi Badenoch delivered a forceful attack on the Government’s Budget, using her response to portray herself as a leader capable of offering a broader alternative to Labour’s approach. Flanked by newly appointed shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith and her deputy Alex Burghart, the Conservative leader condemned John Healey’s plans in a series of sharp interventions in the Commons. She said the country was “over-spent, over-borrowed, over-taxed” and argued there could be “no social security without national security”. She also described the measures as “a Budget for getting by not getting on”. Badenoch highlighted the contrast between those receiving increased benefits and…

Republican attacks branding Abdul El-Sayed an extremist have intensified in the final days of Michigan’s crucial Senate race, prompting accusations of Islamophobia and alienating some Arab and Muslim voters who previously supported Donald Trump. Trump has repeatedly mocked and mispronounced the Michigan-born Democrat’s name, calling him a “jihadist” at a rally for Republican candidate Mike Rogers in Port Huron on Sunday. He also said Mr El-Sayed would “be unable to get a seat on an airplane”. Robert F Kennedy Jr, the health and human services secretary, made disparaging remarks about Arabs at a Rogers campaign event in Grand Rapids on…

Nasdaq futures slid as mixed results from Big Tech companies tested investor confidence in the artificial intelligence trade. The market move put renewed focus on whether enthusiasm for AI can withstand uneven performances among the technology sector’s biggest names.

KATSEYE will make their Australian live debut with shows in Melbourne and Sydney as part of their expanding WILDWORLD tour. The six-member group will perform in Melbourne on February 24 before travelling to Sydney for a concert on February 28. The announcement followed the appearance of projections bearing the word “WILD” across the two cities, prompting speculation among fans. The tour, initially due to finish in late November, has been extended with dates across Asia, Australia and New Zealand. It has already sold out shows in North America, the UK and Europe. The additional run begins in Yokohama, Japan, on…

A woman is fighting for her life after a three-car crash in Berkshire Park, in Sydney’s west. The driver, who is in her 30s, was trapped in a Mazda following the collision on Richmond Road shortly before midday. Emergency services freed her from the vehicle before she was treated at the scene for head and limb injuries. She was then taken by ambulance to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition. NSW Police said a Ford Ranger ute and a Kia Sportage were also involved in the crash. The male driver of the Ford, believed to be in his 30s, was…