Senegal’s Political Crisis: a test for West Africa’s pillar of democracy
In a surprising turn of events that has sent shockwaves through West Africa, Senegal, long celebrated as a pillar of stability and democratic governance in…
Dodgers handle first Ohtani mania test, but challenges loom
Walking up a stairway on the backside of the outfield pavilion, Shohei Ohtani was accompanied by his interpreter, a couple of Dodgers public relations officials,…
Urgent smear test alert after NHS blunders and missed invites ‘linked to 3 deaths’
THREE women are known to have died and two more diagnosed with deadly cervical cancer after NHS blunders meant thousands weren't invited for life-saving smear-tests.…
We test three coloured mascaras that will make your eyes really pop – one doesn’t smudge at all
I CAN happily leave home having done all my make-up bar my lashes. If I do wear mascara, I want it to have impact, so…
South Carolina primary set to test Biden’s support among Black voters | US Election 2024 News
United States President Joe Biden has been campaigning in South Carolina like his political life depends on it. Longtime analysts say it might. Despite being…
Karen Bass faces a climate test as she chooses DWP’s next leader
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has just over a month to choose the city’s next clean-energy leader. With the L.A. Department of Water and Power’s…
N Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles in third test in less than a week | Weapons News
Pyongyang is ramping up arms testing as it seeks to develop more sophisticated weaponry. North Korea has carried out a third test of its cruise…
North Korea’s Kim ‘guided’ submarine-launched cruise missile test: KCNA | Weapons News
Second test of weapon in days as North Korea accelerates efforts to modernise its navy. North Korean state media say the country’s leader, Kim Jong…
Shamar Joseph shows he, and the West Indies, have the heart for Test cricket
Debut Test series don't come much better than the one enjoyed by Shamar Joseph.Even if the sum of the 24-year-old Guyanese rookie's achievements had been…
England stun India in thrilling 28-run victory in first Test in Hyderabad | Cricket News
England beat India by 28 runs in the first Test in Hyderabad as Hartley takes seven wickets on debut. Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley scripted…
Cricket: West Indies beat Australia by eight runs in Brisbane Test | Cricket News
West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph bowled through pain to rip through a shell-shocked Australia and help deliver an extraordinary eight-run upset for his inexperienced…
West Indies bring light to Test cricket on a day of impossible joy as Australia is beaten at the Gabba
None of this was supposed to happen. None of it seemed even remotely possible.They weren't even meant to be playing for one, such was the…
Five quick hits — Cameron Green isolated, West Indies defiant on day one of the Gabba Test
Usman Khawaja was handed an ICC accolade, while Cameron Green had to stand alone on day one of the second Test between Australia and West…
Army ‘holds mission rehearsal’ to test training ‘citizen’s military’ of 500,000 Brits – as millions could face call-up
THE British Army has held a "mission rehearsal" which could be considered a test on training ordinary Brits to fight Putin. An Army chief warned…
India v England: England name left-arm spinner Tom Hartley for first Test
Uncapped Lancashire left-armer Tom Hartley, 24, will make his England debut in the first Test in India, which begins on Thursday in Hyderabad.Hartley, who has…
Usman Khawaja cleared of concussion, free to play in Gabba Test
Usman Khawaja has passed a final concussion check and Australia are confident both he and Travis Head will play at the Gabba despite the latter…
Schoolboy, 12, gets maximum score on IQ test beating Albert Einstein’s result
A BRAINBOX 12-year-old took an IQ test without doing any revision — and got a better score than Albert Einstein. Rory Bidwell passed with flying…
From chill out to energy boost – we test the new trend of health-based fizzy drinks
THE days of fizzy drinks being only an unhealthy, sugar-filled treat are over. There is now a booming market in pop packed with healthy additives,…
Vietnam jails ex-health minister for 18 yrs over COVID test kits scandal
January 12, 2024January 16, 2024 A court in Vietnam on Friday sentenced former Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long to 18 years in prison after finding…
Steve Smith not contemplating failure as he prepares to open for Australia against West Indies
A reinvigorated Steve Smith says he has not considered what it would mean for his future if the move to Test opener does not pay…