One in four babies in England born by Caesarean

Experts link the rise to a growing number of complex pregnancies, where the mother is older or obese.

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Four Scenarios for Ukraine’s Endgame

The war is entering what could be its final phase. What happens next?
The New York Times - 12h
South Africa v England: women’s Test cricket international, day one – as it happened

Maia Bouchier and Nat Sciver-Brunt both scored centuries as England dominated, before South Africa fought back after tea on a terrific first day. 6th over: England 29-0 (Beaumont 14, Bouchier 10) ...
The Guardian - 1d
New Zealand v England: third men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson took three wickets apiece as England fought back well on an entertaining first day. 35th over: New Zealand 121-1 (Latham 54, Williamson 8) Latham reaches his ...
The Guardian - 2d
Marriage, Baby and House, Though Not in That Order

Jocelyn Weigel and Zac Troughton matched on a dating app at the height of the pandemic, when both were lonely and looking for love.
The New York Times - 3d
Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was ... review – a star is born again

Reflecting on the stroke he had in 2023, the standup and actor delivers a mix of religion, repentance, wisecracks and tears in his Netflix special. It’s quite the document, this new Jamie Foxx ...
The Guardian - 5d
In China's Rapidly Aging Cities, Young People Flee and Few Babies Are Born

Fushun, where roughly a third of the population is 60 or above, offers a snapshot of nation’s future
The Wall Street Journal - 6d
Electric cars make up one in four sold in November

Sales of electric vehicles grow for the eleventh straight month as manufacturers offer steep discounts.
BBC News - Dec. 6
New Zealand v England: second men’s cricket Test, day one – live

Harry Brook’s scorching 123 and a ferocious burst from Brydon Carse were the highlights of a scintillating first day in Wellington. 31st over: England 158-4 (Brook 70, Pope 43) Pope jabs at Smith ...
The Guardian - Dec. 6
Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths

The serial killer nurse has been interviewed over more deaths and collapses at two hospitals.
BBC News - Dec. 4