The UK government has unveiled a £210 million Cyber Action Plan aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of online public services, as cyber threats against the public sector continue to intensify. Announced in London on 6 January, the plan is designed to safeguard critical digital services used by millions of citizens every day, including benefits, tax systems and healthcare …

Virat Kohli‘s superstardom has long transcended the boundaries of the cricket pitch, establishing him as a global icon whose reach rivals the world’s most elite athletes. While he remains a demigod in India, his influence abroad has seen a massive surge, making him one of the most followed and recognizable figures across the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States. …

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has thrown his weight behind India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, explaining how the star cricketer can return to the fearless style that once made him one of the most destructive batters in world cricket. With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 set to begin on February 7, Ponting believes Suryakumar’s experience and self-belief will …

English all-rounder Jamie Overton produced a decisive fast-bowling display to guide Adelaide Strikers to a thrilling six-run victory over Sydney Thunder in Match 25 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 season. The closely fought contest at the Adelaide Oval went down to the final over, with Overton’s composure proving the difference. Defending a modest total of 165, the Strikers …

The fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is set to ignite on January 9, bringing a month of high-octane cricket to Mumbai and Vadodara. Following India’s historic ODI World Cup 2025 triumph, the domestic league has reached a fever pitch, with fans eager to see the world’s best talents return to Indian shores. This season features an …

A Salvation Army employee responsible for supporting refugees was lawfully dismissed after making inflammatory remarks suggesting migrants should be sent back “on a boat”, an employment tribunal has ruled. The tribunal found that the charity was justified in dismissing Charles Markie, 56, after comments he made while working at Strathmore Lodge, a Salvation Army–run hostel in Dundee that housed refugees …

Karachi: The Anti-Smuggling Organisation (ASO), Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi, has achieved a major breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against petroleum smuggling. Acting on the clear directives of Chief Collector Basit Abbasi, and under the dynamic supervision of Collector Moinuddin Wani, the ASO team successfully executed a high-impact operation in the Eastern Sector on 05 January 2026.   The operation led …

Entrepreneurship is being used as a tool for rehabilitation at HMP Chelmsford, where inmates approaching release have taken part in a practical business start-up workshop delivered by NEEB Link. The session focused on helping participants see self-employment as a realistic and positive route back into society, equipping them with the confidence, knowledge and practical skills needed to start and run …

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have officially approached the International Cricket Council (ICC), seeking the relocation of their matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 away from India. The move follows growing unease within the board over player safety, intensified by the recent release of star pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the …

The final Ashes 2025-26 Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has reached a boiling point. While Australia dominated Day 3 to reach 518/7, the international spotlight remains fixed on the high-voltage confrontation between England captain Ben Stokes and Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne. The exchange, which saw a frustrated Stokes physically confront Labuschagne by placing a hand around his shoulder, highlighted …

An extraordinary piece of fielding from Matthew Breetzke provided the standout moment in an otherwise one-sided SA20 2026 contest, as Sunrisers Eastern Cape cruised to a dominant 10-wicket win over Pretoria Capitals at SuperSport Park, Centurion. Breetzke’s sensational sliding catch to dismiss Dewald Brevis briefly ignited the crowd, but it proved to be a rare highlight for the home side …

Travis Head and Steve Smith delivered stellar centuries on Day 3 of the 5th Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, guiding Australia to a dominant position. Their resilience and aggressive approach with the bat put England under severe pressure as the hosts built a healthy lead. With Australia reaching 518/7 at the close of play, they led England by …

The Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed another chapter of modern Ashes folklore on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test as Steve Smith produced a masterclass under pressure. Australia’s stand-in captain brought up his 37th Test century in style, igniting wild celebrations among fans and reaffirming his status as one of the greatest Ashes batters of all time. The knock …

Delhi are currently facing Railways in their second last Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26 Elite Group D fixture at the KSCA Ground in Alur. Led by Rishabh Pant, Delhi lost the toss and were asked to bowl first by Railways. However, the major talking point of the morning has been the absence of Virat Kohli, who was widely expected to …

Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder meet in a pivotal mid-season BBL|15 clash at Adelaide Oval, with the hosts looking to climb into the top-four conversation and the visitors desperate to arrest a worrying slide. Home conditions, better recent form and a more settled core make the Strikers slight favourites going into this contest.​ Adelaide Strikers sit mid-table with two wins …