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Cricket West Indies to host high-performance ODI preparation camp in Antigua

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:33:49 GMT

St John's [Antigua and Barbuda], May 16 (ANI): Cricket West Indies (CWI) will host a 10-day high-performance training camp for a group of senior men's players in Antigua from May 21-31, as preparations begin for a critical stretch of One-Day International (ODI) cricket for the 'Men in Maroon'.

According to a release, the 10-day camp, which will be held at Coolidge Cricket Ground, will serve as the launchpad for t

CPL 2026: Trinbago Knight Riders retain star quartet ahead of new season

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:32:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders have retained their core Caribbean stars ahead of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026, keeping hold of Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Sunil Narine and Akeal Hosein through the league's right-to-match system.

The quartet played a central role in TKR's title-winning campaign last season, with Hosein earning Player-of-the-Match honours

Patriotic protest or hate march What is Unite the Kingdom

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:10:59 GMT

Thousands of police officers will be deployed in London for Tommy Robinsons rally

Tommy Robinson's 'Unite the Kingdom' rally is so controversial that the British government has deployed the latest surveillance technology against attendees and banned speakers from entering the country. What are they so scared of?

Tens of thousands of protesters are expected at the Unite the Kingdom rally in

Explainer: From hantavirus to norovirus, cruise ships face renewed health scrutiny

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:45:17 GMT

Public health experts say the recent outbreaks highlight the ongoing challenge of balancing disease prevention, transparent risk communication and normal international travel in the post-pandemic era.

BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- A hantavirus outbreak linked to an Antarctic cruise expedition and a series of norovirus infections aboard major cruise vessels this May have renewed concerns

Marsh vs Akeal, Urvil's impact: Talking points ahead of LSG-CSK clash

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:47 GMT

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 15 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) need just a win to put themselves in the playoffs contention officially, as they take on wooden spoon-holding Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Stadium on Friday.

CSK has made a remarkable comeback after starting the season with a hat-trick of losses, since then winning six and losing just two. Different players have put up their hands to

Simon Hemlot appointed as Head Coach of Gulf Giants for upcoming ILT20 season

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:02:19 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 15 (ANI): Adani Sportsline on Friday announced the appointment of veteran Australian cricket strategist Simon Helmot as Head Coach of Gulf Giants ahead of the upcoming season of the International League T20 (ILT20) later this year.

Helmot brings more than two decades of experience across domestic, international and franchise cricket, including assignments in some of the world's le

Amid spiralling relations, Cuban government meets CIA Director Ratcliffe in Havana

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:34:37 GMT

Havana [Cuba], May 15 (ANI): Amid strained bilateral ties between Cuba and the United States due to Washington's repeated caveats towards the communist government in the Caribbean country, a US delegation led by the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, John Ratcliffe, visited Havana for talks with Cuban officials.

In an official statement issued by the Cuban government on Thursday (local time), the Cuban

Ravi Shastri feels Samson is a candidate for India T20I captaincy

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:34:01 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 15 (ANI): Former Indian coach and all-rounder Ravi Shastri believes that Sanju Samson is a candidate for the national side's T20I captaincy, citing his experience in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as former Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain and growing consistency, maturity with the bat.

Suryakumar Yadav led India to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title at home two months ago, where S

Barbados Royals renamed as Barbados Tridents ahead of CPL 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:35:45 GMT

Bridgetown [Barbados], May 13 (ANI): The Barbados franchise in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will revert to its former identity as the Barbados Tridents from the 2026 season, ending a five-year run under the Barbados Royals name.

The franchise, owned by Royals Sports Group, also announced a return to Barbados' traditional blue-and-yellow national colours, replacing the pink kit that had been used since the 2

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Warm-Up matches: key fixtures and schedule announced

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:05:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): The countdown to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup is well and truly on, with the warm-up fixtures for the tournament now confirmed.

A total of 12 matches will be played between 6 and 10 June across Derby, Loughborough and Cardiff before the main event begins on 12 June, as per the ICC website.

Eight teams will be in action on the opening day of warm-up matches, including last

Sophie Molineux embraces pressure ahead of maiden Women's T20 World Cup captaincy stint

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:32:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): Australia captain Sophie Molineux is relishing the opportunity to lead her side at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, saying excitement outweighs any nerves as the six-time champions chase another global title.

The bowling all-rounder, whose fitness had been under scrutiny in recent months, was confirmed as skipper for Australia's campaign and expressed delight at captaining the

Holder's impactful, all-round season flips the script for GT

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:59:54 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 13 (ANI): West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder has been a revelation for Gujarat Titans (GT) this season with his stunning impact, as since his inclusion in the playing XI, the Titans have won five of their past six matches and have gone to the top of the table.

Holder, with his three wickets, was once again in the thick of action as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) was skittled out for

Key pacer misses out as Australia reveal T20WC squad

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:32:46 GMT

Melbourne [Australia], May 13 (ANI): In a massive move, Australia have left out pacer Darcie Brown out of their squad for this year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup to be held in England.

Brown, who has 34 T20I wickets in 41 matches at an average of 25.20, has featured for the Aussies at the two most recent editions of the tournament, but selectors have opted for inexperienced left-armer Lucy Hamilton in her place, w

The Lions Face Each Other in Beijing

Sat, 16 May 2026 01:38:06 GMT

Trump and Xi Jinping at the table where Iran, Taiwan, Russia, Israel, and Venezuela are no longer separate conflicts

The table where no one roars for free

This week, the two most powerful men on the planet meet in China. Donald Trump arrives in Beijing with accumulated urgencies. Xi Jinping waits with the patience of someone who does not need elections every four years nor

Blackouts and shortages disrupt healthcare across Cuba

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Hospitals across Cuba are suspending surgeries, struggling to keep lifesaving equipment running and facing severe medicine shortages as blackouts and fuel shortages push the countrys healthcare system deeper into crisis, senior UN officials warned on Friday.

The UN has issued an urgent call for international support as Cuba grapples with a worsening humanitarian crisis fuelled by a prolonged energy blockade and t

Global energy and trade disruption pushing millions towards poverty

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Disruptions to global energy supplies and trade corridors are driving up the cost of food, transport and essential goods worldwide, slowing economic growth and increasing pressure on vulnerable households and debt-strapped developing countries.

UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres has again urged governments to step up the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy as war and climate risks create unprecedented

Many of the Caribbean's most important reefs are going unprotected

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:02:51 GMT

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Living by the sea in the tropics means being exposed to some of nature's most powerful forces. Hurricanes can bring storm surges, flooding and destructive waves that threaten homes, infrastructure and livelihoods.

For many com

Stephens family fulcrum of Arkansas economy - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:33:56 GMT

Stephens family fulcrum of Arkansas economy - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rochester to pay $1.25M to officer blinded in suspect attack

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:09:13 GMT

Rochester to pay $1.25M to officer blinded in suspect attack

PSTrax partners with Mental Hygiene Project (MHP) to support first responder wellbeing

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:07:26 GMT

PSTrax partners with Mental Hygiene Project (MHP) to support first responder wellbeing

Bodycam video shows man ambush Marion County deputy

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:06:58 GMT

Bodycam video shows man ambush Marion County deputy

Police officer parents sought for national family-life study

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:06:15 GMT

Police officer parents sought for national family-life study

Video- NYPD bulldozes 200 seized scooters

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:06:08 GMT

Video- NYPD bulldozes 200 seized scooters

New Jersey court rules that firings of officers over off-duty cannabis use violated state law

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:05:54 GMT

New Jersey court rules that firings of officers over off-duty cannabis use violated state law

Chula Vista police chief sues city, alleging defamation, harassment and invasion of privacy

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:05:51 GMT

Chula Vista police chief sues city, alleging defamation, harassment and invasion of privacy

Citronelle Police officer killed in on-duty single-vehicle crash

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:05:37 GMT

Citronelle Police officer killed in on-duty single-vehicle crash

Tenino eliminates police department due to budget concerns

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:05:32 GMT

Tenino eliminates police department due to budget concerns

Opinion- CT hospitals lead in high-quality, safe healthcare

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:38:10 GMT

Opinion- CT hospitals lead in high-quality, safe healthcare

Missouri Supreme Court unanimously upholds legislatures Congressional voting boundaries

Sun, 17 May 2026 10:35:59 GMT

Missouri Supreme Court unanimously upholds legislatures Congressional voting boundaries

Video- Alan Mills, director of Uptown People's Law Center, discusses Tiffany Rusher case

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:33:26 GMT

Video- Alan Mills, director of Uptown People's Law Center, discusses Tiffany Rusher case

At least eight people killed in Bangkok rail crossing collision - Thailand

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:04:58 GMT

At least eight people killed in Bangkok rail crossing collision - Thailand

North Queensland Cowboys edge out Sydney Roosters in Magic thriller Total Rugby League

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:04:10 GMT

North Queensland Cowboys edge out Sydney Roosters in Magic thriller Total Rugby League

Photos- Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics nears Billings on Tuesday

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:04:23 GMT

Photos- Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics nears Billings on Tuesday

UPDATED- Judge rules Mineral County sheriff Brady cop allegations are 'a nothingburger'

Sat, 16 May 2026 06:34:33 GMT

UPDATED- Judge rules Mineral County sheriff Brady cop allegations are 'a nothingburger'