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Harold “Dickie” Bird, perhaps cricket’s most beloved umpire, has died at home in Yorkshire aged 92.After battling inconsistency as a first-class cricketer, Bird became an umpire in 1970 and went on to officiate in 66 Tests over the next 26 years, earning a reputation for quality decision-making and good humour.Cricket umpire Dickie Bird has died aged 92.Credit: Getty Images“Dickie Bird became a national treasure, known not only for his umpiring excellence but also for his eccentricities and warmth. He was appointed an MBE in 1986 and an OBE in 2012 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cricket. He leaves…
Video: Charities cut links with Duchess of York over Epstein emailCharities cut links with Duchess of York over Epstein emailWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Duchess of York has been dropped from several charities over a bombshell email she sent to the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was revealed.September 23, 2025 — 6.13am
A girl balances herself while walking on an abandoned railway track in a slum area in Karachi, Pakistan — Reuters/FileISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has called for people-centred reforms in Pakistan, following a 7% increase in the country’s poverty rate over the last three years.The Washington-based lender’s report “Reclaiming Momentum Towards Prosperity: Pakistan’s Poverty, Equity and Resilience Assessment”, issued on Tuesday, is based on 25 years of official household surveys in the country and marks the first comprehensive evaluation of poverty and welfare trends in the country since the early 2000s.Speaking at a press briefing in this regard, WB Country…
Kanye West faces legal battle over 2010 assault allegationsKanye West is fighting a sexual assault lawsuit brought against him by Jenn An, a former contestant on America’s Next Top Model.The legal dispute centers on a disturbing incident that allegedly occurred in 2010 during the filming of a music video for the English synth-pop duo, La Roux.West’s legal team is pushing for the lawsuit’s dismissal, arguing that it’s an attempt to “punish his creative process and censor his art.” They say allowing the case to proceed would set a dangerous precedent, potentially criminalising the work of artists, directors involved in provocative…
Video: Thieves pinch beer barrels after helping driverThieves pinch beer barrels after helping driverWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerTwo thieves who stumbled across a semi-trailer after it spilled its load of beer kegs helped the driver – but also pinched a couple.September 23, 2025 — 9.58pm
“It’s often left to [clubs] to do the education piece of those year groups and by the time they get to year 10, it can sometimes be too late,” he said. “But we made a pointed [effort] to spend time and energy developing the program at that young year level.” Rowell and Anderson both made history in 2019 as the first players ever picked at No.1 and No.2 from the same school in the national draft.Matt Rowell in action for Carey in 2019.Credit: Justin McManusJoslin said the pair were like “chalk and cheese” but were both brilliant footballers.“They both applied…
Disney CEO Bob Iger, Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden and Kimmel were in talks over the weekend and reached a decision on Monday to return Kimmel to the air, according to two people familiar with the matter. The decision was guided by what was in the entertainment company’s best interest, rather than external pressure from station owners or the FCC, the sources said.LoadingKimmel is expected to address the issue when his show returns on Tuesday, according to the sources. A spokeswoman for Kimmel could not immediately be reached for comment.Also left unclear was whether ABC’s two biggest affiliate television groups,…
Best of cartoons, September 24, 2025Best of cartoons, September 24, 2025We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer11 ImagesSeptember 23, 2025 — 9.50pm1/11 Credit:Matthew Absalom-Wong2/11 Credit:Dionne Gain3/11 Credit:Matt Golding4/11 Credit:Matt Golding5/11 Credit:Matt Golding6/11 Credit:Aresna Villanueva7/11 Credit:Simon Letch8/11 Credit:Simon Letch9/11 Credit:Simon Letch10/11 Credit:Marija Ercegovac11/11 Credit:Cathy Wilcox
The Wall Street Journal asked a US judge on Monday to dismiss President Donald Trump’s lawsuit alleging the paper defamed him in a July 17 article asserting Trump’s name was on a 2003 birthday greeting for the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling the case a threat to freedom of speech.“This meritless lawsuit threatens to chill the speech of those who dare to publish content that the President does not like,” lawyers for the Journal and its billionaire owner Rupert Murdoch wrote in a court filing.The lawsuit is one of several Trump has filed in recent months against…
Taylor Swift collaborator reveals leaked demos in shocking claims A new Channel 4 documentary, Taylor, offers a fresh look at the early career of superstar Taylor Swift.The film features songwriter Robert Ellis Orrall, who first worked with a 13-year-old Swift in 2003. Orrall was immediately struck by her talent and creative vision. “Right from the get-go Taylor directed the session,” he says in the documentary. Orrall reveals that during their initial sessions, they co-wrote three songs, two of which made it onto her debut album, Taylor Swift. He then holds up a CD for the camera, containing a collection of…