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England battle to save Ashes as Australia rip through top-order
Conway 120 as New Zealand in command at 216-0 against West Indies
Conway 120 as New Zealand in command at 216-0 against West Indies

Devon Conway powered to a century in the third Test against the West Indies as the New Zealand openers dominated the first day to reach tea at a commanding 216-0.

December 18, 2025

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ECB set to hold rates but debate swirls over future
ECB set to hold rates but debate swirls over future

The European Central Bank is expected to hold interest rates steady Thursday for its fourth meeting in a row as inflation remains in check, although debate is heating up about the path forward.

December 18, 2025

EU holds crunch summit on Russian asset plan for Ukraine
EU holds crunch summit on Russian asset plan for Ukraine

EU leaders gather in Brussels Thursday for a make-or-break summit on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine -- with key player Belgium under pressure to drop its opposition.

December 18, 2025

Turkmenistan's battle against desert sand
Turkmenistan's battle against desert sand

Residents in the remote Turkmen village of Bokurdak have long depended on the Karakum Desert for their livelihoods, cultivating every square metre they can in a constant battle with nature.

December 18, 2025

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New Zealand 83-0 at lunch on day one of third West Indies Test
New Zealand 83-0 at lunch on day one of third West Indies Test

New Zealand were 83-0 at lunch on day one of the third Test against the West Indies on Thursday, justifying a decision to bat first on a green-looking Mount Maunganui wicket.

December 18, 2025

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CNN's future unclear as Trump applies pressure
CNN's future unclear as Trump applies pressure

CNN is heading into an uncertain future with its parent company Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) destined for a takeover -- and US President Donald Trump hoping the change will allow him to influence the iconic news network's programming.

December 17, 2025