Stokes Considered England

Stokes considered as England white-ball captain

England would be "stupid" not to consider Ben Stokes as a white-ball captain, says director of men's cricket Rob Key.

BBC News - 8h

Ben Stokes to skip the Hundred in order to focus on England’s Ashes tour

England captain to prioritise fitness for Australia series Moeen Ali also withdraws and retires from county game Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali have both withdrawn from this year’s Hundred. England’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Ben Stokes in frame for England ODI captaincy and Harry Brook for T20 role

England set for white-ball reset after Buttler resignation Key says it would be ‘stupid’ not to consider Stokes Rob Key could offer Ben Stokes the chance to take on the captaincy of England’s ...

The Guardian - 9h

Jos Buttler considering future after England’s sorry Champions Trophy exit

Captain on brink after third group exit in a row Afghanistan outplay England to win thriller Jos Buttler will consider his future as England’s white-ball captain after the agonising eight-run ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Stokes set to miss Hundred to manage fitness

England's Ben Stokes is set to miss The Hundred to focus on his fitness after not being retained by Northern Superchargers for the 2025 tournament.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Casey DeSantis stokes speculation on Florida governor run

Florida first lady Casey DeSantis stoked speculation that she could run for governor in 2026 during a press conference Friday alongside her husband Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). “Well, I would say one ...

The Hill - 6d

Potential cuts at AI Safety Institute stoke concerns in tech industry

Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are causing alarm among some in the technology space who fear the development of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) could be at risk as ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

AppLovin’s stock tumbles as short sellers team up to stoke the bear case

The ad-tech stock is heading for its longest losing streak in more than two years. But it’s still up more than fivefold in the past year.

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

Conservatives Hobble Iran’s Moderate President, Stoking a Political Crisis

With Iran already wounded economically and diplomatically, hard-liners forced out two top officials and blocked talks with the United States, freezing President Masoud Pezeshkian’s agenda.

The New York Times - 2d

Nationalisation will buckle England’s railways

Shutting out private business will mean less money for the creaking sector

Financial Times - Feb. 24

DeepSeek has stoked a rotation out of India stocks into Chinese equities — but experts advise caution

Chinese stocks, led by a tech rally, have been on a tear since the release of DeepSeek's R1 model that challenged the U.S.-led AI ecosystem on costs and performance.

CNBC - Feb. 24

FCC chair says U.S. will defend interests of its tech giants as European rules stoke tension

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Monday vowed to defend the interests of America's technology companies against "excessive" European regulation.

CNBC - 3d

Wednesday Briefing: Taiwan Considers a Changed U.S.

Plus, the microphone turns 100.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

It’s Time to Consider the Lakers as N.B.A. Title Contenders

At this point, the team’s success should no longer be surprising, Los Angeles is legitimately good, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Sabres Should Consider Targeting Blues Star

The Buffalo Sabres are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings as we continue to inch closer to the NHL trade deadline. With this, it is apparent that they won't be in the market for ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27

3 CD account terms to consider this March

With new economic data set to be released in mid-March, savers should consider one of these three CD accounts now.

CBS News - 6d

SoftBank Considers Borrowing $16 Billion to Fund AI

This would be on top of the $15 billion SoftBank has already committed to Stargate.

Inc. - 3d

Walz says he'd consider running for president if asked

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic vice presidential candidate for the 2024 cycle, said he would consider running for president in 2028. In an interview with The New Yorker published ...

The Hill - 3d

Scrap relegation to expand WSL? Radical proposals considered

The WSL needs to develop - what changes could we see, how do clubs feel about them and what impact could they have?

BBC News - 2d

US government considers selling FBI and DoJ headquarters

Proposed sale of more than 80mn sq ft of ‘non-core assets’ comes amid aggressive cost-cutting agenda

Financial Times - 1d

Trump administration considering criminal referrals in USAID fight

The Trump administration is signaling it may bring criminal referrals against employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) or grantee recipients over allegations of misuse of ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump considering major NATO policy shift

President Donald Trump has talked with aides about favoring NATO members that spend a set percentage of their GDP on defense, sources told NBC News.

NBC News - 7h

FIFA to Consider Expanding World Cup to 64 Teams

Soccer’s governing body will look into another expansion of its marquee event, the most lucrative in sports, after a request by one of its 2030 co-hosts.

The New York Times - 8h

'England to monster Scotland? Where's the evidence?'

All the Calcutta Cup talk is of England ending Scotland's dominance, but it would be foolish to write off the visitors, writes Tom English.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Wild beaver release approved for England

The decision follows years of trials but some farmers are concerned there could be negative impacts.

BBC News - 6d

Zelensky meets with King Charles in England

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with King Charles III on Sunday, just two days after the Ukrainian president’s explosive exchange with President Trump in the Oval Office. The meeting, ...

The Hill - 3d

Carling questions quality of England coaches

Former captain Will Carling questions the quality and experience of England's current coaching set-up, suggesting it is preventing the team reaching their full potential.

BBC News - 2d

New Scotland-England border landmark plan submitted

The Star of Caledonia will stand 33m (100ft) high and aim to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors.

BBC News - Feb. 21

England not solely focused on Russell, says Itoje

We cannot focus solely on Scotland talisman Finn Russell on Saturday despite his pedigree in the Calcutta Cup, says England captain Maro Itoje.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Smith 'not worried' by absence of pace trio against England

Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith says he is "not worried" about the absence of his three key fast bowlers for their Champions Trophy opener against England.

BBC News - Feb. 21

England and Scotland meet in 'do-or-die' match

England and Scotland meet in the Calcutta Cup match on Saturday, with both needing a win to keep alive their Six Nations title hopes.

BBC News - Feb. 22

England v Scotland: Six Nations – as it happened

England regained the Calcutta Cup in a nailbiter. 10 mins. Both teams are already trading penalties at the breakdown as their combative backrows spoil possession and win turnovers. The latest is ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Inglis fires Australia to victory over England

England's Champions Trophy begins with a damaging defeat as Australia pull off an epic chase of 352 to counter Ben Duckett's 165 in Lahore.

BBC News - Feb. 22

England find a way to win to stay in title mix

England's grinding win over Scotland opens up a route to a potentially glittering prize.

BBC News - Feb. 22

'England have found an edge to bounce back'

England needed the bounce of a ball in their Six Nations victory over Scotland but are being rewarded for their fight and resilience, writes Matt Dawson.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Thousands of children in England accused of witchcraft in past decade

Figures emerge as Kindoki Witch Boy film tells true story of Mardoche Yembi who underwent an exorcism as a child. Thousands of children in England have been accused of witchcraft over the past ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Ahmed replaces Carse in England's Champions Trophy squad

England bowler Brydon Carse is ruled out of the remainder of the Champions Trophy and will be replaced by leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Prop Will Stuart has become the cornerstone of England’s scrum

‘I’ve just tried to keep my head down and do my job,’ says the Bath tighthead after seeing off Scotland in Calcutta Cup. Not all heroes wear capes and Will Stuart is not the type you would expect ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Tuchel holds talks with White over England future

England head coach Thomas Tuchel holds talks with Arsenal defender Ben White ahead of naming his first squad next month.

BBC News - Feb. 25

NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard stepping down

Her departure comes less than a month after two House of Commons committees discussed her suitability to lead the NHS.

BBC News - Feb. 25

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