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Business Recorder
17 minutes ago
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Pope proves his worth as England number three
LEEDS: Number three the only position really up for debate as England headed into a crucial run of Tests under captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, but Ollie Pope's century against India justified the faith shown in him. After England had dragged themselves back into the first Test against India at Headingley, the hosts needed to maintain the momentum in their reply to India's first-innings 471. The world's highest-ranked Test bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, removed Zak Crawley in the first over to bring Pope to the crease. England bowl in 1st Test as India's Sudharsan makes debut Selected at number three ahead of the burgeoning talent of Jacob Bethell, who averaged 52 on his first Test tour of New Zealand, Pope settled after early scares to compile his ninth Test century. The unbeaten hundred helped England close day two on 209-3, having looked on course, with India 430-3 before lunch, to get the series off to a losing start. 'I just think he was so calm,' said England opener Ben Duckett, who added 122 with Pope for the second wicket. 'He couldn't walk out in tougher conditions. 'I had goosebumps when he got his 100. He is such a big part of the dressing room. I take my hat off to him. I can't wait to give him a hug. 'It seems pretty clear to me, coming into this Test match, if someone scores 170 in the match before, they are going to play. The way Popey has dealt with it all shows why he is England's number three.' The doubts surrounding Pope revolve around inconsistency. He averages less than 16 against Australia, and below 25 when facing India prior to his Headingley exploits. After following his 171 against Zimbabwe with another century when his country needed him most, England's selectors will be feeling comfortable in their decision to select Pope ahead of the precocious Bethell.
Courier-Mail
17 minutes ago
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Broncos v Sharks live scores, updates: Reece Walsh injury
Interestingly the Sharks pulled of a piece of strategy that Fox Sports commentator Cooper Cronk said was deliberate and shouldn't be allowed to happen in the NRL in the lead up to the last try. The Broncos packed a scrum on the back of the Sharks knock-on and Cronulla conceded a penalty. Cronk believe it was done deliberately so the Broncos couldn't use the extra space to produce a set-play. Instead the Sharks got to line up on their try line as one solid defensive network.
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Business Standard
17 minutes ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
US strikes on Iran spark global concern, calls for restraint, diplomacy
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he was gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States AP Washington The US strike on Iran fuelled fears that Israel's war with Tehran could escalate to a wider regional conflict, and other countries began reacting Sunday with calls for diplomacy and words of caution. President Donald Trump had said Thursday that he would decide within two weeks whether to get involved. In the end, it took just days to decide, and Washington inserted itself into Israel's campaign with its early Sunday attack. It remained unclear early how much damage had been inflicted, but Iran had pledged to retaliate if the US joined the Israeli assault. Some have questioned whether a weakened Iran would capitulate or remain defiant and begin striking with allies at US targets scattered across the Gulf region. Here is a look at reaction from governments and officials around the world. United Nations UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he was gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States. There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of control with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world, he said in a statement on the social media platform X. I call on Member States to de-escalate. There is no military solution. The only path forward is diplomacy. New Zealand New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters urged all parties to return to talks. He wouldn't tell reporters Sunday whether New Zealand supported President Trump's actions, saying they had only just happened. The three-time foreign minister said the crisis is the most serious I've ever dealt with" and that critical further escalation is avoided. Diplomacy will deliver a more enduring resolution than further military action, he said. China A flash commentary from China's government-run media asked whether the US is repeating its Iraq mistake in Iran. The online piece by CGTN, the foreign-language arm of the state broadcaster, said the US strikes mark a dangerous turning point. History has repeatedly shown that military interventions in the Middle East often produce unintended consequences, including prolonged conflicts and regional destabilization, it said, citing the American invasion of Iraq in 2003. It said a measured, diplomatic approach that prioritizes dialogue over military confrontation offers the best hope for stability in the Middle East. Japan Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to hold a meeting with key ministers Sunday afternoon to discuss the impact from the US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to Japan's NHK television. Japan's largest-circulation newspaper Yomiuri is distributing an extra edition on the attack in Tokyo. South Korea South Korea's presidential office said it would hold an emergency meeting Sunday to discuss the security and economic ramifications of the US strikes and potential South Korean responses. Australia Australia, which shuttered its embassy in Tehran and evacuated staff Friday, continued to push for a diplomatic end to the conflict. We have been clear that Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programme has been a threat to international peace and security, a government official said in a written statement. We note the US President's statement that now is the time for peace. The security situation in the region is highly volatile. We continue to call for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Times
17 minutes ago
- Politics
- Times
What does striking Iran mean for Trump foreign policy — and his voters?
A Republican president enters a faraway war, despite questions about the intelligence underpinning the attack. America has been here before. President Trump's rise was, in part, the response of US voters to political leaders embroiling the military in unpopular foreign conflicts, especially the lengthy deployment to Iraq launched by a Republican predecessor, George W Bush, based on flimsy accounts of weapons of mass destruction. 'My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier,' Trump concluded in his inaugural address. 'We will measure our success not only by the battles we win but also by the wars that we end — and perhaps most importantly, the wars we never get into.' These words, combined with his emphasis on America First and 'peace through strength', were hailed by Trump's base as proof that here was a president who would reverse the neocon drive to impose democracy around the world and resist the 'military-industrial complex' President Eisenhower warned against.
Courier-Mail
17 minutes ago
- Courier-Mail
Search and rescue launched for Howard's Glenn Courtis
Don't miss out on the headlines from Police & Courts. Followed categories will be added to My News. A search and rescue operation has been launched after a vehicle was found abandoned in Childers on Saturday. Initial information indicates a dark coloured 2016 Citroen C4, bearing Queensland registration 445MC3, was located on Chews Road, Childers about 1pm on Friday, June 20. Initial information indicates, a dark coloured 2016 Citroen C4, bearing Queensland registration 445MC3, was located on Chews Road, Childers about 1pm on Friday, June 20. However, it was not reported to police until Saturday afternoon. Subsequent inquiries indicate the owner of the vehicle, 61-year-old Glenn Courtis from Howard, has not been located. Inquiries by police indicate the owner of the vehicle, 61-year-old Glenn Courtis from Howard, has not been located. Police and SES personnel commenced a search of bushland near Chews Road and the surrounding areas about 8.30am this morning, Sunday, June 22. Investigators are appealing to Glenn, or anyone with information about his whereabouts, is urged to contact Policelink.
