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England’s Ben Duckett plays a shot during the third one-day international against India at Lord’s cricket ground in London on July 19, 2026. (AFP) England beat India by 27 runs in a high-scoring contest at Lord’s on Sunday to secure their first bilateral one-day international series victory against the world’s number one-ranked side since 2018.Opener Ben Duckett laid the foundations for a colossal total of 387-3 in 50 overs with a record-breaking 141 from 135 balls as England took the series 2-1.It was the highest innings in an ODI at Lord’s, eclipsing Viv Richards’s 138 not out in the 1979 World Cup final.”That’s pretty cool to me. Very precious,” said Duckett. “But all that I’m really bothered about today is that we’ve beaten the best side in the world.”We’ve probably had a fair few critics over the last 12 to 18 months and a lot of that has been rightly so at times but now we can build on this.”We’ve shown what we’re capable of, we are just trying to be as consistent with it as possible moving forward.”The bowlers have been pretty good this series. With the bat, we’ve let ourselves down a little bit so it was really nice to put that performance together today.” ROHIT SHARMA’S THRILLING 138Rohit Sharma gave India hope with a thrilling 138 from 110 balls which served to underline his continuing value to India after the talk over whether he still has a future in the side but, with Sam Curran taking 4-75, the huge target proved beyond the tourists.Duckett, who hit 18 fours and one six, shared in an opening stand of 192 – England’s highest in an ODI against India – with Jacob Bethell, who made 91. With player of the series Joe Root hitting 74 not out – his sixth successive ODI half-century – and Jos Buttler a blazing unbeaten 41 off just 13 balls, England posted their highest total at Lord’s in an ODI.India’s attack, missing Jasprit Bumrah with a knee injury, suffered badly. Gurnoor Brar’s figures of 0-97 in his 10 overs were the most expensive for his country against England in an ODI while Prince Yadav, who bowled seven wides, took 1-79.Rohit, who made his 34th ODI hundred, shared in a 147-run first-wicket stand with Shubman Gill, who made 77, but once the 39-year-old had gone, bowled by the slow left arm spin of Bethell, India fell further and further behind the required run rate. The loss of three wickets in the space of seven deliveries from Curran effectively ended the pursuit.Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer both fell to catches in the deep by substitute Rehan Ahmed before Virat Kohli miscued to England captain Harry Brook to depart for 74.It was Kohli’s first half-century at Lord’s but, even with India reaching 360-7, it was ultimately in a losing cause.”We gave a bit too many runs in the last three overs – around 60 runs. That’s where the game went too far ahead from us,” said Gill, India’s captain.It has been a disappointing white-ball trip all round for India who also lost both their T20 series to Ireland and England. BRIEF SCORES England 387 for 3 (Duckett 141, Bethell 91, Root 74*, Buttler 41*) beat India 360 for 7 (Rohit 138, Gill 77, Kohli 74) by 27 runs Related…
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American golfer Scottie Scheffler watches his iron shot from the 12th tee on day four of the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport…
Spain’s Ferran Torres celebrates scoring their goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina in New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. on…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Washington Sunday, praising the country for its ‘move towards peace’ after the latest round of Lebanon-Israel talks.It was the first trip to the US capital by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Sleiman was received by Barack Obama in 2009.Aoun and Rubio held talks at the State Department, and Lebanese officials said Aoun is due to meet with President Donald Trump on Tuesday.Rubio commended the Lebanese government for its ‘determined effort to reclaim Lebanon's sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah and dismantle its terrorist infrastructure, and move towards peace,’ the State Department said following the talks.Israel and Lebanon — which do not have formal diplomatic relations — began US-sponsored negotiations in April aimed at reaching a peace deal and permanently ending the Israel-Hezbollah war.On June 26, they reached a framework agreement in Washington under which the Israeli military is to withdraw from southern Lebanon and the Lebanese army is to deploy, starting with two ‘pilot zones’.But the agreement is contingent on the disarmament of Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, which has flatly rejected both the deal and the Israel-Lebanon negotiations that underpin it.Following the latest round of talks last week in Rome, Israel and Lebanon agreed on the structure and guidelines for implementing the pilot zones, according to the US.Rubio said Washington was committed ‘to supporting the successful implementation of the Trilateral Framework and to backing the Government of Lebanon's efforts to deliver peace, economic recovery, and a better future for the Lebanese people.’Hezbollah pulled Lebanon into the Middle East war on March 2, when it began striking Israel in support of its backer Iran.Israel responded with airstrikes and a ground invasion, and despite a ceasefire it continues sporadic attacks and holds territory in the south in what it describes as a ‘security zone.’While in Washington, Aoun planned talks ‘on the situation in Lebanon and ways to strengthen the ceasefire’ as well as on ‘the withdrawal of Israel from the Lebanese regions it occupies,’ his office said earlier.The US carried out air strikes Sunday to ‘punish’ Iran after the first US military deaths since open hostilities rekindled the Middle East war. Source link
Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi’s dreams of a triumphant farewell to football’s greatest stage.Barcelona striker Torres lashed home a thumping finish in the 106th minute to reward a dominant display by Spain against an Argentina team who failed to register a single shot on target in 120 minutes.A star-studded crowd of 80,663 that included US President Donald Trump packed East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium to see if Argentina captain Messi could crown his glittering career with a second World Cup victory.But the 39-year-old maestro — almost certainly playing in his final World Cup game — was reduced to irrelevance as Spain took control early on against an Argentina team who committed a catalogue of cynical fouls throughout.The South Americans’ skullduggery ended with midfielder Enzo Fernandez being sent off after a brutal challenge on Spain defender Pau Cubarsi in injury time.For long periods though it looked as if Argentina may somehow hold on for a penalty shoot-out as Spain struggled to make the breakthrough.But after Nico Williams had a goal controversially disallowed in extra-time, Spain struck.A lofted cross to the back post by Pedro Porro found Williams who nodded into the path of Torres to crash home the goal that would clinch Spain’s second World Cup title after their maiden 2010 triumph.Earlier, a clear sign of Argentina’s frustration came in the 15th minute when Alexis Mac Allister went flying in with a studs-up challenge that struck Dani Olmo’s ankle.Mac Allister escaped an early yellow card although after Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic only awarded a foul.Spain made their presence felt moments later though, with Alex Baena poleaxing Messi with an elbow to the back that again escaped sanction.Argentina continued to test referee Vincic’s patience with a series of niggly challenges, and Nicolas Tagliafico was lucky not to be cautioned after raking Lamine Yamal’s calf in a clumsy challenge.LOPSIDED FINALSpain meanwhile continued to probe for openings but Mikel Oyarzabal failed to seriously test Emi Martinez with a low shot that the Argentina goalkeeper gathered easily in the 39th minute.Eventually though Vincic did reach for a yellow card, with Lisandro Martinez booked for a cynical challenge on Oyarzabal.Martinez was substituted shortly afterwards with an apparent injury, veteran Nicolas Otamendi coming on in his place.The final’s controversial extended half-time show featuring the likes of Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber stretched to 27 minutes but did little to upset Spain’s rhythm.The Spanish piled on the pressure in a lopsided second half as Argentina hung on grimly.Spain coach de la Fuente sent on Pedri and Ferran Torres for Fabian Ruiz and Oyarzabal and the chances continued with Argentina in full siege mode.Yamal twisted away and chipped a cross for Torres, whose downward header was saved by Martinez.Pedri and Cubarsi both lashed long-range shots that Martinez failed to grasp at the first attempt but somehow Argentina continued to hold on.But the arrival of substitutes Williams and Mikel Merino gave fresh life to Spain’s attacking momentum, and the onslaught continued.Fernandez was booked for dissent in the 82nd minute before Torres and Rodri both fired long-range shots from Martinez.Fernandez’s dismissal left Spain down to 10 men heading into extra-time.Martinez had one last save deep in stoppage time when Yamal’s superb whipped free-kick was clawed wide.The Spanish dominance continued in extra-time, with Williams almost opening the scoring with a glancing header that Martinez got down well to save one-handed.Moments later it looked as if Spain had made the breakthrough when Williams slid a low finish into the net but referee Vincic blew for a marginal foul on Nicolas Otamendi.But the breakthrough came with Torres’s winner on 106 minutes. Argentina made a desperate last raid on Spain’s goal but La Roja held firm to seal victory. Related Story Source link
A small gathering of women divers at Sealine highlighted how support, safety and shared experiences can strengthen Qatar’s diving community as SEAsters-in-Action marked the 12th annual PADI Women’s Dive Day on July 18. The group’s larger community event was cancelled out of respect for the national mourning period, but a simple fun dive was arranged for women who had registered earlier and still wished to commemorate the occasion together. The gathering brought together eight divers, two snorkellers and one participant completing a Discover Scuba Diving experience, or “try dive”. Participants ranged from someone taking their first breaths underwater to Open Water and Advanced Open Water Divers, Rescue Divers, Divemasters and Instructors. “The true strength of a diving community is not measured by the size of an event, but by how its members support and care for one another,” SEAsters-in-Action organiser and dive lead instructor Meech del Carmen said. PADI Women’s Dive Day, launched in 2015, marked its 12th year under the theme “Celebrate Community. Create Change.” It was the second year that SEAsters-in-Action organised an activity in Qatar as part of the global initiative. Del Carmen said SEAsters-in-Action grew out of her own experience of being supported by other women as she began her scuba-diving journey.She recalled how fellow divers Lyn and Ellen encouraged her, shared equipment, helped arrange four-wheel-drive transportation to reach Sealine dive sites and spent weekends practising diving skills together. “Their support was not only about becoming better divers. It was also about building confidence, forming friendships and creating a safe space where women could learn without feeling judged or left behind,” she said. Those experiences inspired her to “pay it forward” by helping create a community where experienced divers support newcomers and women facing fears or practical obstacles can find encouragement. “SEAsters-in-Action is not only about gathering women to dive. It is about creating a circle of support where experienced divers help new divers, confident swimmers assist those still overcoming fear, and everyone understands that progress becomes more meaningful when it is shared,” del Carmen said. That spirit was demonstrated during the Sealine gathering, particularly when participants encountered challenges in and around the water.During the surface swim towards the dive-site buoy, the women stayed close, slowing down at times, holding hands, or reassuring participants who needed support. Underwater, one diver experienced difficulty equalising pressure in her ears during descent. The other divers stayed nearby and gave her time to adjust safely. She eventually regained her confidence and completed a dive lasting almost an hour. “Success in diving does not always mean reaching the bottom or finishing a planned route,” del Carmen said. “Sometimes, success means recognising a problem, making a safe decision and knowing that someone will remain beside you.” She said such experiences capture the meaning behind the group’s message, #PassTheScubaDivingHappiness. “Scuba-diving happiness is not only about what we see underwater. It is also about being present for someone, helping her through a difficult moment and making her feel safe,” she added. Participants also received a double-ended bolt snap, or “double ender”, as a souvenir – the same symbolic gift given at the group’s first Women’s Dive Day celebration last year. The piece of diving equipment, used to securely connect and organise gear, symbolises the buddy system and the values of trust, responsibility and mutual support. “Just like the double-ender symbolises, we have got each other, no matter what,” del Carmen said. This year’s Women’s Dive Day also coincided with PADI’s 60th anniversary. Founded in 1966, the organisation has played a major role globally in diver education, training, safety and ocean stewardship. SEAsters-in-Action also underlined Sealine’s importance to Qatar’s diving community as an accessible place where residents can experience their first open-water dives, develop their skills and build friendships. “What may appear to others as a simple public beach has become a classroom, a training ground, a place of comfort and a second home for many divers,” del Carmen said. Environmental responsibility remains part of the group’s activities. Since its first gathering in 2025, participants have been encouraged to use reusable water bottles, cups and containers, reduce single-use plastics and leave dive sites clean. “Caring for the ocean does not begin only when divers enter the water,” del Carmen said. “It also means being responsible for what we bring to the beach, reducing unnecessary waste and leaving the area as clean as, or cleaner than, we found it.” Organisers del Carmen, Margaux de Pauw and Anusha Kandaiah thanked the divers, snorkellers, learners and supporters who participated, as well as members of Qatar’s wider diving community who continue to share their knowledge and experience. Although smaller than originally planned, del Carmen said the gathering fulfilled its purpose by bringing women of different backgrounds and experience levels together, helping them overcome challenges and forge new friendships.“Sometimes, the smallest gathering can leave the deepest impact,” she said. Related Story Source link
The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced a short while ago that air raid sirens had been activated across the country.In a post on X platform, the ministry said the sirens sounded, urging citizens and residents to remain calm, head to the nearest safe place, and follow official news channels. Related Story Source link
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni looks dejected after receiving his runners up medal from U.S. President Donald Trump during the trophy presentation after the FIFA World Cup…
