England beats West Indies to reach Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals
England’s semifinal ticket is secured, but its destination is not. Whether it plays on Tuesday or Thursday, and whether South Africa or India awaits, will be determined over the coming days.Updated : Jun 25, 2026 10:51 IST - 3 MINS READ AFP Comments Follow UsSHARE Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit READ LATER SEE ALL Remove England’s progression to the last four is assured before Saturday’s final group game against New Zealand.
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England’s semifinal ticket is secured, but its destination is not. Whether it plays on Tuesday or Thursday, and whether South Africa or India awaits, will be determined over the coming days.Updated : Jun 25, 2026 10:51 IST - 3 MINS READ AFP Comments Follow UsSHARE Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit READ LATER SEE ALL Remove England’s progression to the last four is assured before Saturday’s final group game against New Zealand.
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Kyle Jamieson rested for England series decider as New Zealand manages workload
New Zealand will be without fast bowler Kyle Jamieson for the series-deciding third Test against England at Trent Bridge after opting to rest the returning paceman as part of a planned workload management strategy, captain Tom Latham confirmed on Wednesday.Updated : Jun 25, 2026 09:35 IST - 2 MINS READ AFP Comments Follow UsSHARE Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit READ LATER SEE ALL Remove Kyle Jamieson has picked 10 wickets at an average of 24.20 in two Tests. | Photo Credit: Reuters Kyle Jamieson has picked 10 wickets at an average of 24.20 in two Tests. | Photo Credit: Reuters New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will miss the third and deciding Test against England at Trent Bridge as part of a planned workload management strategy, captain Tom Latham confirmed on Wednesday.The towering seamer, who stands nearly seven feet (2.13 metres) tall, claimed 1…
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New Zealand will be without fast bowler Kyle Jamieson for the series-deciding third Test against England at Trent Bridge after opting to rest the returning paceman as part of a planned workload management strategy, captain Tom Latham confirmed on Wednesday.Updated : Jun 25, 2026 09:35 IST - 2 MINS READ AFP Comments Follow UsSHARE Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit READ LATER SEE ALL Remove Kyle Jamieson has picked 10 wickets at an average of 24.20 in two Tests. | Photo Credit: Reuters Kyle Jamieson has picked 10 wickets at an average of 24.20 in two Tests. | Photo Credit: Reuters New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will miss the third and deciding Test against England at Trent Bridge as part of a planned workload management strategy, captain Tom Latham confirmed on Wednesday.The towering seamer, who stands nearly seven feet (2.13 metres) tall, claimed 1…
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Major earthquakes strike Venezuela
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The jewellery that people are still buying in the gold rush
The fluctuating price of gold is a solid reason why jeweller Lucy Folk would choose not to have price tags planted beside the enticing chains and rings in her Sydney and Melbourne stores.According to ABC Bullion general manager Jordan Eliseo, the price of gold has “accelerated noticeably in the past three years, essentially doubling in that time-frame alone” before pulling back in the past four months.That would have meant a lot of price-tag shuffling for Folk.Jewellery designer Lucy Folk in her Sydney boutique.Steven Siewert“Can you imagine?” says Folk. “But that’s not why I don’t have them.
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The fluctuating price of gold is a solid reason why jeweller Lucy Folk would choose not to have price tags planted beside the enticing chains and rings in her Sydney and Melbourne stores.According to ABC Bullion general manager Jordan Eliseo, the price of gold has “accelerated noticeably in the past three years, essentially doubling in that time-frame alone” before pulling back in the past four months.That would have meant a lot of price-tag shuffling for Folk.Jewellery designer Lucy Folk in her Sydney boutique.Steven Siewert“Can you imagine?” says Folk. “But that’s not why I don’t have them.
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Bird with H5 virus 'tried to bite body boarder' before rescue
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Federal government’s controversial tax changes pass parliament
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Great-grandmother takes doctor to court after claiming duty of care breaches
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Art trails, swimming spots and punt safaris, all easily accessible from Cambridge’s new train station
The River Cam at Grantchester Meadows. Photograph: Andrew Holt/AlamyView image in fullscreenThe River Cam at Grantchester Meadows. Photograph: Andrew Holt/AlamyCar-free UKCambridge holidaysArt trails, swimming spots and punt safaris, all easily accessible from Cambridge’s new train stationWith Cambridge South about to welcome its first passengers, it’s an ideal time to explore some of the university city’s lesser-known treasures on foot or by public transportPhoebe TaplinThu 25 Jun 2026 07.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 07.01 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Guardian’s journalism is independent.
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The River Cam at Grantchester Meadows. Photograph: Andrew Holt/AlamyView image in fullscreenThe River Cam at Grantchester Meadows. Photograph: Andrew Holt/AlamyCar-free UKCambridge holidaysArt trails, swimming spots and punt safaris, all easily accessible from Cambridge’s new train stationWith Cambridge South about to welcome its first passengers, it’s an ideal time to explore some of the university city’s lesser-known treasures on foot or by public transportPhoebe TaplinThu 25 Jun 2026 07.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 07.01 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Guardian’s journalism is independent.
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For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music review – it’s amazing that this staggering show exists
Charlotte Ritchie in For The Record: An Incomplete History of Music. Photograph: PRView image in fullscreenCharlotte Ritchie in For The Record: An Incomplete History of Music. Photograph: PRTV reviewTelevisionReviewFor the Record: An Incomplete History of Music review – it’s amazing that this staggering show exists Charlotte Ritchie presents a wildly ambitious and unapologetically brainy YouTube documentary that takes in Big Bang soundwaves, singing dolphins and an astonishing amount in between.
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Charlotte Ritchie in For The Record: An Incomplete History of Music. Photograph: PRView image in fullscreenCharlotte Ritchie in For The Record: An Incomplete History of Music. Photograph: PRTV reviewTelevisionReviewFor the Record: An Incomplete History of Music review – it’s amazing that this staggering show exists Charlotte Ritchie presents a wildly ambitious and unapologetically brainy YouTube documentary that takes in Big Bang soundwaves, singing dolphins and an astonishing amount in between.
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The Furious review – dial-shifting dadsploitation mayhem as father goes in search of kidnapped daughter
Buddies v baddies … Miao Xie as Wang Wei, front, with Joe Taslim as Navin in The Furious. Photograph: Lionsgate/PAView image in fullscreenBuddies v baddies … Miao Xie as Wang Wei, front, with Joe Taslim as Navin in The Furious. Photograph: Lionsgate/PAFilmReviewThe Furious review – dial-shifting dadsploitation mayhem as father goes in search of kidnapped daughterThere’s more than a whiff of Taken in Kenji Tanigaki’s exhilarating martial-arts movie, in which a handyman goes after some evil people traffickers Mike McCahillThu 25 Jun 2026 09.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 09.01 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIt keeps happening: every few years, usually during a run of lethargic Hollywood spectacles, the Overton window of screen violence gets recalibrated by a muscular wonder from the east.
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Buddies v baddies … Miao Xie as Wang Wei, front, with Joe Taslim as Navin in The Furious. Photograph: Lionsgate/PAView image in fullscreenBuddies v baddies … Miao Xie as Wang Wei, front, with Joe Taslim as Navin in The Furious. Photograph: Lionsgate/PAFilmReviewThe Furious review – dial-shifting dadsploitation mayhem as father goes in search of kidnapped daughterThere’s more than a whiff of Taken in Kenji Tanigaki’s exhilarating martial-arts movie, in which a handyman goes after some evil people traffickers Mike McCahillThu 25 Jun 2026 09.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 09.01 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIt keeps happening: every few years, usually during a run of lethargic Hollywood spectacles, the Overton window of screen violence gets recalibrated by a muscular wonder from the east.
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Fidalgo caps Mexico rout as co-hosts maintain 100% record and send Czechia out
Álvaro Fidalgo celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal late on. Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenÁlvaro Fidalgo celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal late on. Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty ImagesWorld Cup 2026Fidalgo caps Mexico rout as co-hosts maintain 100% record and send Czechia outJonathan WilsonThu 25 Jun 2026 04.18 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 09.23 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThere are ways of leaving a tournament.
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Álvaro Fidalgo celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal late on. Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenÁlvaro Fidalgo celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal late on. Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty ImagesWorld Cup 2026Fidalgo caps Mexico rout as co-hosts maintain 100% record and send Czechia outJonathan WilsonThu 25 Jun 2026 04.18 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 09.23 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThere are ways of leaving a tournament.
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Harry Kane turns attention to Panama with England focused on bigger picture
Thomas Tuchel does not believe England are overly reliant on Harry Kane. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PAView image in fullscreenThomas Tuchel does not believe England are overly reliant on Harry Kane. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PAHarry KaneHarry Kane turns attention to Panama with England focused on bigger pictureStriker scored a hat-trick against Saturday’s opponents at 2018 World Cup and he is scenting another Golden Boot opportunity David Hytner in BostonWed 24 Jun 2026 19.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 05.13 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe record books show that when Harry Kane last faced Panama, he scored a hat-trick and England won 6-1.
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Thomas Tuchel does not believe England are overly reliant on Harry Kane. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PAView image in fullscreenThomas Tuchel does not believe England are overly reliant on Harry Kane. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PAHarry KaneHarry Kane turns attention to Panama with England focused on bigger pictureStriker scored a hat-trick against Saturday’s opponents at 2018 World Cup and he is scenting another Golden Boot opportunity David Hytner in BostonWed 24 Jun 2026 19.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 05.13 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe record books show that when Harry Kane last faced Panama, he scored a hat-trick and England won 6-1.
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Goalkeepers beware: Trionda World Cup ball hits ‘crisis’ point at certain speed
Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane watches the ball slip from his grasp against Jordan. Photograph: Jeff Chiu/APView image in fullscreenAlgeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane watches the ball slip from his grasp against Jordan. Photograph: Jeff Chiu/APWorld Cup 2026Goalkeepers beware: Trionda World Cup ball hits ‘crisis’ point at certain speedSome, like Luca Zidane, have been bamboozled and an academic paper bears out Joe Hart’s opinion about its movementPaul MacInnes in MiamiThu 25 Jun 2026 05.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 09.39 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePoor old Luca Zidane.
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Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane watches the ball slip from his grasp against Jordan. Photograph: Jeff Chiu/APView image in fullscreenAlgeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane watches the ball slip from his grasp against Jordan. Photograph: Jeff Chiu/APWorld Cup 2026Goalkeepers beware: Trionda World Cup ball hits ‘crisis’ point at certain speedSome, like Luca Zidane, have been bamboozled and an academic paper bears out Joe Hart’s opinion about its movementPaul MacInnes in MiamiThu 25 Jun 2026 05.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 09.39 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePoor old Luca Zidane.
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World Cup becomes cult of the individual but ignores team complexity | Jonathan Liew
We are being guided to watch this World Cup as one dominated by the star players alone. Photograph: Alex Plavevski/EPAView image in fullscreenWe are being guided to watch this World Cup as one dominated by the star players alone. Photograph: Alex Plavevski/EPAWorld Cup 2026World Cup becomes cult of the individual but ignores team complexityJonathan LiewThe irony of the superstar-heavy narrative is the way it embellishes rather than diminishes importance of the collectiveThu 25 Jun 2026 05.00 BSTShare“Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start,” began the Reuters match report of Portugal’s 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week.
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We are being guided to watch this World Cup as one dominated by the star players alone. Photograph: Alex Plavevski/EPAView image in fullscreenWe are being guided to watch this World Cup as one dominated by the star players alone. Photograph: Alex Plavevski/EPAWorld Cup 2026World Cup becomes cult of the individual but ignores team complexityJonathan LiewThe irony of the superstar-heavy narrative is the way it embellishes rather than diminishes importance of the collectiveThu 25 Jun 2026 05.00 BSTShare“Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start,” began the Reuters match report of Portugal’s 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week.
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Britain has become addicted to pressing the ‘new PM’ button – and I don’t see how Burnham avoids it | Jonathan Liew
Illustration: Sébastien Thibault/The GuardianView image in fullscreen Illustration: Sébastien Thibault/The GuardianOpinionPoliticsBritain has become addicted to pressing the ‘new PM’ button – and I don’t see how Burnham avoids itJonathan LiewHe’s almost certain to become the UK’s seventh leader in a decade. And with the rightwing press and the algorithm against him, he’s basically a meat sacrificeThu 25 Jun 2026 08.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 09.32 BSTShareCurrent state of British democracy: the guy who puts out the resignation lectern in front of No 10 is now so familiar that he has become a meme.
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Illustration: Sébastien Thibault/The GuardianView image in fullscreen Illustration: Sébastien Thibault/The GuardianOpinionPoliticsBritain has become addicted to pressing the ‘new PM’ button – and I don’t see how Burnham avoids itJonathan LiewHe’s almost certain to become the UK’s seventh leader in a decade. And with the rightwing press and the algorithm against him, he’s basically a meat sacrificeThu 25 Jun 2026 08.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 09.32 BSTShareCurrent state of British democracy: the guy who puts out the resignation lectern in front of No 10 is now so familiar that he has become a meme.
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Stubborn, arrogant, a genius: France’s De Gaulle epic shows up the tepidity of our politics | Alexander Hurst
Simon Abkarian as Charles de Gaulle in La Bataille de Gaulle. Photograph: Malgosia Abramowska/Pathé Films – TF1 Films ProductioView image in fullscreenSimon Abkarian as Charles de Gaulle in La Bataille de Gaulle. Photograph: Malgosia Abramowska/Pathé Films – TF1 Films ProductioOpinionCharles de GaulleStubborn, arrogant, a genius: France’s De Gaulle epic shows up the tepidity of our politicsAlexander HurstThe man who led Free France during Nazi occupation was single-minded to the point of obstinacy.
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Simon Abkarian as Charles de Gaulle in La Bataille de Gaulle. Photograph: Malgosia Abramowska/Pathé Films – TF1 Films ProductioView image in fullscreenSimon Abkarian as Charles de Gaulle in La Bataille de Gaulle. Photograph: Malgosia Abramowska/Pathé Films – TF1 Films ProductioOpinionCharles de GaulleStubborn, arrogant, a genius: France’s De Gaulle epic shows up the tepidity of our politicsAlexander HurstThe man who led Free France during Nazi occupation was single-minded to the point of obstinacy.
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Only Donald Trump could make America’s special 250th birthday all about him
Donald Trump speaks during the kick-off ceremony for the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington DC. Photograph: Nathan Posner/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenDonald Trump speaks during the kick-off ceremony for the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington DC.
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Donald Trump speaks during the kick-off ceremony for the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington DC. Photograph: Nathan Posner/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenDonald Trump speaks during the kick-off ceremony for the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington DC.
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Don’t forget the role of Natalia Ginzburg | Brief letters
Natalia Ginzburg was one of the greatest writers of the 20th century in Italian or any language, says one reader. Photograph: Public domainView image in fullscreenNatalia Ginzburg was one of the greatest writers of the 20th century in Italian or any language, says one reader. Photograph: Public domainBrief lettersBooksLettersDon’t forget the role of Natalia GinzburgCarlo Ginzburg’s mother | Half Man Half Biscuit | Memory test | Andy Burnham | Roman emperorsWed 24 Jun 2026 17.50 BSTLast modified on Wed 24 Jun 2026 18.17 BSTShareIt is lovely to see an appreciation in the Guardian of the historian Carlo Ginzburg, and you rightly alluded to the murder of his father, Leone, by the fascist regime (Editorial, 22 June).
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Natalia Ginzburg was one of the greatest writers of the 20th century in Italian or any language, says one reader. Photograph: Public domainView image in fullscreenNatalia Ginzburg was one of the greatest writers of the 20th century in Italian or any language, says one reader. Photograph: Public domainBrief lettersBooksLettersDon’t forget the role of Natalia GinzburgCarlo Ginzburg’s mother | Half Man Half Biscuit | Memory test | Andy Burnham | Roman emperorsWed 24 Jun 2026 17.50 BSTLast modified on Wed 24 Jun 2026 18.17 BSTShareIt is lovely to see an appreciation in the Guardian of the historian Carlo Ginzburg, and you rightly alluded to the murder of his father, Leone, by the fascist regime (Editorial, 22 June).
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Nicola Jennings on Andy Burnham’s chance to state his case – cartoon
Guardian Opinion cartoonAndy BurnhamNicola Jennings on Andy Burnham’s chance to state his case – cartoonView image in fullscreen Illustration: Nicola Jennings/The GuardianNicola JenningsWed 24 Jun 2026 16.53 BSTLast modified on Wed 24 Jun 2026 18.06 BSTShareExplore more on these topicsAndy BurnhamGuardian Opinion cartoonKeir StarmerLabour
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Guardian Opinion cartoonAndy BurnhamNicola Jennings on Andy Burnham’s chance to state his case – cartoonView image in fullscreen Illustration: Nicola Jennings/The GuardianNicola JenningsWed 24 Jun 2026 16.53 BSTLast modified on Wed 24 Jun 2026 18.06 BSTShareExplore more on these topicsAndy BurnhamGuardian Opinion cartoonKeir StarmerLabour
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IOC scraps 130 years of tradition by paying athletes $10,000 at Olympics
Athletes who took part in the Winter Games in Milano-Cortina this year will be the first to receive payment from the IOC. Photograph: Gian Mattia D’Alberto/LaPresse/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenAthletes who took part in the Winter Games in Milano-Cortina this year will be the first to receive payment from the IOC.
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Athletes who took part in the Winter Games in Milano-Cortina this year will be the first to receive payment from the IOC. Photograph: Gian Mattia D’Alberto/LaPresse/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenAthletes who took part in the Winter Games in Milano-Cortina this year will be the first to receive payment from the IOC.
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