Stokes Blow Compounds

EU takes UK to court in blow to London’s proposed ‘reset’

European Commission brings cases over treatment of citizens and bilateral investment deals

Financial Times - 14m

England 'may need to manage Stokes' bowling'

Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick admits England may have to manage Ben Stokes' bowling after the captain suffers another hamstring injury.

BBC News - 3h

Hezbollah Loses Supply Route Through Syria, in Blow to It and Iran

The militant group’s leader admits that the toppling of Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, cut off an important land route from Iran.

The New York Times - 1d

A Surprise Blockbuster in Brazil Stokes Oscar Hopes, and a Reckoning

Decades after her mother missed out on an Oscar, Brazil’s Fernanda Torres may have a chance to win a golden statuette with a role in a film that has set off deep soul-searching.

The New York Times - 2d

Ben Stokes hit by fresh injury blow as England toil in third Test

The England captain limped off after clutching his hamstring as New Zealand set the tourists 658 to win and claimed two early wickets.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Stokes blow compounds England slide towards defeat

England's slide towards a massive defeat in the third Test against New Zealand is compounded by a concerning recurrence of Ben Stokes' hamstring injury.

BBC News - 8h

Venezuelan opposition members in diplomatic compound urge swift actions to secure their safe passage

Members of Venezuela’s political opposition who have been sheltering for months in the Argentine diplomatic compound in the capital, Caracas, are trying to grow a sense of urgency among the ...

ABC News - 1d

Ex-soccer player becomes Georgia's president in a blow to its EU aspirations

Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili has become president of Georgia as the ruling party tightens its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for ...

ABC News - 1d

Stokes an inspiration to England, says Potts

England captain Ben Stokes bowls 23 overs on the opening day of the third Test in New Zealand.

BBC News - 2d

The Papers: 'Economic blow for Reeves' and prince 'invited spy to palace'

The papers lead on Prince Andrew's links to an alleged spy and Labour is criticised over GDP figures.

BBC News - 2d

Ben Stokes puts Ashes on back burner to focus on England’s here and now

England captain admits he ‘spoke a little too much’ about Australia showdown instead of New Zealand and India Tests. . England are about to complete their busiest year of Test cricket with Ben ...

The Guardian - 3d

Stokes admits putting 'too much emphasis' on Ashes

England captain Ben Stokes admits he put "too much emphasis" on next year's Ashes in Australia and will now be "toning down expectations".

BBC News - 3d

Fire blows up in Southern California, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate

A wildfire fueled by strong Santa Ana winds blew up in Malibu in Southern California, damaging homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. The fire also threatened Pepperdine University. ...

NBC News - 5d

The TikTok Ruling Is a Blow for the First Amendment and Free Speech

The First Amendment should not be used to cut Americans’ access to TikTok, and the Supreme Court should step in.

The New York Times - 5d

Blow for UK as equipment giant Ashtead chooses US

The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London.

BBC News - 6d

U.S. "fondness for tall SUVs and pickups" compounds risks to pedestrians

The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."

CBS News - 6d

Ashtead plans to move listing to New York in fresh blow to London

Construction equipment group generates most of its profits in North America

Financial Times - 6d

Iran Suffers Blow of 'Historic Proportions' With Assad's Fall

Tehran loses a pillar of its national-security strategy as it prepares for more confrontation with Donald Trump.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Why Murdoch’s succession case could be major blow to his rightwing legacy

Court ruling could mean that more liberal Murdochs may have say in content from world’s most powerful conservative media empire. A Nevada court dealt nonagenarian media mogul Rupert Murdoch a ...

The Guardian - 6d

Assad’s downfall is a humbling blow to Russia. How will it affect Putin's prestige?

The Kremlin’s failure to prevent Bashar Assad’s swift downfall in Syria has exposed the limits of Russia’s power and dented its international clout

ABC News - 6d

Analysis: Collapse of Syria's Assad is a blow to Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'

For Iran’s theocratic government, it keeps getting worse

ABC News - Dec. 8

Rep. Mike Turner says President Assad's fall in Syria "is a blow to Iran, a blow to Russia"

Rep. Mike Turner, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that developments out of Syria that saw President Bashar Assad resign and flee the ...

CBS News - Dec. 8

Steve Rosenberg: Fall of Assad is a blow to Russia's prestige

Russian firepower helped keep the Syrian president in power - but in a matter of days, Moscow's Syria project unravelled.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Bethell has proved he belongs, says Stokes

Jacob Bethell has proved he belongs in international cricket with his runs against New Zealand, according to England captain Ben Stokes.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Stokes hails Bethell after England’s ‘phenomenal’ victory in New Zealand

Win by 323 runs inside three days secures series triumph Stokes: Bethell ‘proved why we rate him so highly’ After securing a win inside three days in a howling gale, the series victory over New ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Crédit Agricole lifts stake in Italy’s Banco BPM in blow to UniCredit bid

French lender’s stake-building comes in wake of €10.1bn takeover offer from Andrea Orcel’s bank

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Arsenal are like Pulis-era Stoke? Thanks for the compliment, says Mikel Arteta

Arsenal manager proud of his side’s set-piece record ‘We want to be the best at everything,’ says Arteta Mikel Arteta has said it is a compliment for Arsenal to be compared to Stoke under Tony ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

UnitedHealth shooting stokes mourning and glee on social media

Jubilation among some users highlights scale of Americans’ frustration over their health system

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Why Arsenal are being called 'the new Stoke City'

Arsenal are leading the way at home and in Europe when it comes to set-piece goals - leading to a surprising comparison.

BBC News - Dec. 5

O'Reilly: Hegseth pick a message to MAGA that Trump wants to 'blow up' swamp

Hegseth will not be the next secretary of defense," O'Reilly said Wednesday on "CUOMO."

The Hill - Dec. 5

Stokes, Bashir, Crawley - your Wellington watchlist

England can secure their first series win in New Zealand since 2008 if they win the second Test in Wellington - Stephan Shemilt picks five things to look out for.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Crypto prices soar as Trump’s SEC pick stokes hope for more ETFs

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission could usher in a new era of crypto-friendly financial regulation in Washington.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Rudy Giuliani blows off contempt response deadline in massive defamation lawsuit

Giuliani has continued to speak out against the Georgia poll workers he defamed

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Stokes backs Crawley to improve dismal NZ record

England captain Ben Stokes backs opener Zak Crawley to improve his dismal record against New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington.

BBC News - Dec. 5

G.M.’s Ailing China Business Will Deal It a $5 Billion Blow

General Motors and other foreign automakers are selling fewer cars and losing lots of money in China, where domestic electric and hybrid cars have taken off.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Orbex suspends Scottish spaceport in blow to Highlands ambitions

Company will shift launch site to SaxaVord in Shetland Islands

Financial Times - Dec. 4

England’s Ben Stokes demands answers from ICC after latest over-rate sanctions

Governing body has yet to address captain’s concerns ‘I’ve not signed an over-rate sheet since the Ashes’ Ben Stokes has revealed a personal stand-off with the International Cricket Council ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4