The Republic News News for Everyone | News Aggregator

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has strongly criticized Australia’s batting structure and coaching following the team’s defeat in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 29, 2025. Speaking after Australia’s loss to England, Hayden singled out batting coach Michael Di Venuto, questioning his long-term influence on the side’s technical development. Despite already holding an unassailable …

The Ashes 2025-26 series has been a whirlwind of high-stakes drama and rapid results, with the first four matches providing some of the most condensed Test cricket in recent history. Australia holds an unassailable 3-1 lead in the Ashes 2025-26 series ahead of Sydney Test Australia currently holds an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, having dominated the early …

Ikea is accelerating its shift towards smaller city-centre stores in Britain, as rising property taxes and changing shopping habits blunt the appeal of traditional out-of-town megastores. Peter Jelkeby, the outgoing chief executive of Ikea UK and Ireland, said the Swedish retailer would focus future expansion on compact urban formats after strong trading at its new Oxford Street flagship and central …

The ambition to turn the Oxford–Cambridge corridor into “Europe’s Silicon Valley” is in danger of stalling unless the government accelerates delivery of long-promised infrastructure, business leaders have warned. A coalition of major companies, universities and investors has written to Rachel Reeves urging faster progress on transport and planning commitments for the so-called OxCam supercluster, amid growing concern that delays to …

Beyoncé has officially become a billionaire, according to Forbes, cementing her status as one of the most commercially successful musicians of all time. The American superstar is now the fifth musician to be recognised by Forbes as having amassed a ten-figure fortune, joining an elite group that includes Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, and her husband Jay-Z, whose net worth …

The upmarket fashion retailer LK Bennett is on the brink of collapse for the second time in six years after filing an application to appoint administrators. Court filings show the business submitted papers to the High Court on Tuesday, signalling that efforts to secure fresh funding or a buyer may have failed. The move puts around 280 jobs at risk …

UK ministers are facing renewed pressure to tighten restrictions on gambling advertising, after new polling revealed strong public support for a far tougher approach to promotions and sponsorship. Gambling regulation has been the subject of increasingly heated debate in recent years, with governments introducing tighter controls on online slots, higher industry taxes and a statutory levy to fund addiction treatment. …

The UK motor finance arm of Mercedes-Benz has plunged into a £365 million loss after setting aside hundreds of millions of pounds to cover potential compensation linked to the mis-selling of car loans. Accounts filed for Mercedes-Benz Financial Services UK, based in Milton Keynes, show the business swung to a £364.6 million loss in 2024, compared with a £69.6 million …

If you’re planning to buy an electric bike, there’s good news for customers as a zero-markup offer is currently available, allowing buyers to pay through easy instalments for up to 36 months. The electric scooter market is becoming increasingly competitive, with top brands rolling out flexible payment options on their latest models. The newly introduced range includes ORBIT, ONYX, OKT-ECO, …

Pakistan’s inflation eased to 5.6 percent in December 2025, down from 6.1 percent in November and below market expectations. Bloomberg, a leading global authority on financial data and market analysis, has released a fresh review of Pakistan’s economy, confirming a notable decline in inflation alongside improving policy stability. According to the report, Pakistan’s inflation eased to 5.6 percent in December …

Sri Lankan cricket star Maheesh Theekshana and his wife, Arthika Yonali, have shared some joyous news with their fans worldwide. Just a year after their star-studded wedding, the couple took to social media to announce that they are expecting their first child. The announcement has sent a wave of excitement through the cricketing community, with teammates, fans, and franchises flooding …

The T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is now just over a month away, with the tournament set to begin on February 7. As the tension mounts, several major cricket boards, including India and Australia, have already begun releasing their provisional squads, leaving fans to speculate on the final lineups for the remaining powerhouses. For South …