- Sunday, 24 August 2025
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The spin maestro who defied odds to reach 500 wickets
Of the nine bowlers who have claimed 500 Test wickets, India's Ravichandran Ashwin - who has joined the club now - is by far the best batter with five centuries. Had Ashwin, 37, chosen to focus on batting to the exclusion of bowling, it is possible he might have finished with over 10,000 Test runs.
India farmers to resume Delhi march over crop prices
Protesting Indian farmers say they will resume marching to the capital Delhi this week after rejecting a government proposal to buy some crops at assured prices on a five-year contract.
WHO says Gaza hospital raided by IDF not functional
The World Health Organization has said Gaza's Nasser hospital has ceased to function following an Israeli raid. Israel Defense Force (IDF) troops entered the complex on Thursday, saying intelligence indicated hostages taken by Hamas were being held there.
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin freed on parole
Thailand's convicted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has arrived at his mansion in the capital Bangkok after being released on parole.
'Love is a beautiful thing': Australian PM gets engaged
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his engagement to his partner of four years, Jodie Haydon. He proposed at the Lodge - the prime minister's official Canberra residence - on Valentine's Day, with a ring he specially designed.
India farmers to resume Delhi march after crackdown
Indian farmers are set to continue their march to Delhi as part of a protest demanding minimum crop prices. The farmers, most of whom are from Punjab state, are still more than 200km (125 miles) from the capital at the Shambhu border in Haryana state.
Delhi turns into fortress as farmers plan huge march
Thousands of protesting farmers are marching from neighboring states to India's capital Delhi to seek assured prices for their crops In 2020, farmers had camped at Delhi borders protesting against controversial agricultural reforms.
Rival parties each claim edge in Pakistan election
With most of the results now declared in Pakistan's general elections, no political force has a clear majority. Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan is claiming victory in Thursday's poll, as independent candidates linked to him have won most seats so far.
Four dead in clashes over India mosque demolition
At least four people have died in violence in a northern Indian state after authorities demolished a mosque, alleging it was constructed illegally. Violence broke out in Uttarakhand's Haldwani town during what police say was an "anti-encroachment drive".
World tops 1.5C warming threshold for full year
For the first time, global warming has exceeded 1.5C across an entire year, according to the EU's climate service. World leaders promised in 2015 to try to limit the long-term temperature rise to 1.5C, which is seen as crucial to help avoid the most damaging impacts.
Pakistan cuts off internet access as voting begins
Pakistan has temporarily suspended mobile services as millions head to the polls to vote in a new government. An interior ministry spokesman said the measure was warranted, citing recent incidents of terror in the country.
Stunning photographs of Wildlife
A stunning image of a young polar bear drifting to sleep on an iceberg, by British amateur photographer Nima Sarikhani, has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award.
King postpones public duties as cancer treatment begins
King Charles will postpone his public-facing duties while he is treated for cancer, Buckingham Palace says. Prince William is expected to cover some engagements on his father's behalf while the King receives medical care.
Senegal on the brink after elections postponed
Senegal's reputation as a bastion of democracy in an unstable region is on the line as protesters clash with police outside the National Assembly.
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India beat England to level Test series at 1-1
England's series with India is level at 1-1 after a target of 399 to win the second Test proved to be well beyond the tourists in Visakhapatnam. Looking to complete a chase that would have broken a host of records, England were bowled out for 292 to lose by 106 runs on an anti-climactic fourth day.
