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It has been a tough week for Australian cricket, but it’s time to get a grip – and show a bit of sabr

To demand further inquisitions now about Sandpapergate following Usman Khawaja’s retelling is simply self-indulgent – and some observers will never be satisfied anyway

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Europe doesn't need new envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks: Estonia PM to AFP

Europe does not need to pick a new envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal told AFP on Wednesday, after Kyiv and Washington called on the bloc to choose a representative.

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Democrat Scott Colom wins closely watched US Senate race in Mississippi

The historic victory flips an eighth US Senate seat for Democrats after last week's pivotal midterm election.

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France turns back Israeli settler representative upon arrival in Paris

French authorities forced Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan to leave the country after he landed at a Paris airport last week, his office said in a statement on Wednesday. The French foreign…

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ITV to cut show budgets as UK TV and film production spend drops by more than £2bn

Broadcaster plans to make £30m in ‘temporary’ savings before inquiry into takeover by Sky ITV plans to slash its programming budget as new figures showed that spend on the production of films and prestige TV shows in the UK was down more than £2bn over the last year. The broadcaster plans to make £30m in “temporary” savings, including £25m in content and £5m elsewhere in the business. Continue reading...

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ITV to cut show budgets as UK TV and film production spend drops by more than £2bn

Broadcaster plans to make £30m in ‘temporary’ savings before inquiry into takeover by Sky ITV plans to slash its programming budget as new figures showed that spend on the production of films and prestige TV shows in the UK was down more than £2bn over the last year. The broadcaster plans to make £30m in “temporary” savings, including £25m in content and £5m elsewhere in the business. Continue reading...

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Senior Reform UK official quits as questions over vetting failures continue

Departure of Tom Waterhouse, Reform’s ‘latest fall guy’, will be blow to party amid push towards professionalisation Reform UK’s general secretary has left the role as Nigel Farage’s party continues to face turmoil over questions about vetting failures and professionalisation. The departure of Tom Waterhouse comes after Reform UK’s leader on Hampshire county council, George Madgwick, was charged with 12 counts of rape and one of distributing indecent images of a child. Continue reading...

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Senior Reform UK official quits as questions over vetting failures continue

Departure of Tom Waterhouse, Reform’s ‘latest fall guy’, will be blow to party amid push towards professionalisation Reform UK’s general secretary has left the role as Nigel Farage’s party continues to face turmoil over questions about vetting failures and professionalisation. The departure of Tom Waterhouse comes after Reform UK’s leader on Hampshire county council, George Madgwick, was charged with 12 counts of rape and one of distributing indecent images of a child. Continue reading...

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Will Sheikh Hasina return to Bangladesh?

The former Bangladeshi PM says she is planning to go back, despite a death sentence.

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Russia’s ambassador to US, Alexander Darchiev, dies at 66

Moscow announces the veteran diplomat's sudden passing without further details.

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‘Like having your brain squeezed’: Succession’s Jesse Armstrong and more on the rollercoaster of TV writers’ rooms

As co-writer of new thriller Hunting Alice Bell, our film critic entered the hallowed Room – and was struck by its support, buzz, abrasion and chocolate snacks. He asks legendary showrunners about their experience ‘Write, write, write until your fingers break!” That was Chekhov’s advice to writers. Until I started writing for television I thought I understood what he meant. I thought I knew what writing was: the solitude, the making yourself do it, the finger-shattering pain of doing it seriously, on your own. As well as being chief film critic for the Guardian, I have written fiction and in s

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‘Like having your brain squeezed’: Succession’s Jesse Armstrong and more on the rollercoaster of TV writers’ rooms

As co-writer of new thriller Hunting Alice Bell, our film critic entered the hallowed Room – and was struck by its support, buzz, abrasion and chocolate snacks. He asks legendary showrunners about their experience ‘Write, write, write until your fingers break!” That was Chekhov’s advice to writers. Until I started writing for television I thought I understood what he meant. I thought I knew what writing was: the solitude, the making yourself do it, the finger-shattering pain of doing it seriously, on your own. As well as being chief film critic for the Guardian, I have written fiction and in s

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The 37 best Christmas gifts in the UK for tweens – chosen by 10- to 12-year-olds

We asked 20 tweenagers what they already own, love and think would make great gifts. Turns out it’s Lego, dance mats and plenty of lotions and potions • The best Christmas gifts for teenagers Buying for someone in the tweenage years can be a balancing act: while some kids are still crafting, enjoying board games and deep into Lego, others have moved on to skincare and guitars. So, in an effort to cover the whole range, I spoke to 20 tweens (from 10 to 12 years old) from across the country. But instead of asking what they want, I quizzed them on the things they already have, truly love and use

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The 37 best Christmas gifts in the UK for tweens – chosen by 10- to 12-year-olds

We asked 20 tweenagers what they already own, love and think would make great gifts. Turns out it’s Lego, dance mats and plenty of lotions and potions • The best Christmas gifts for teenagers Buying for someone in the tweenage years can be a balancing act: while some kids are still crafting, enjoying board games and deep into Lego, others have moved on to skincare and guitars. So, in an effort to cover the whole range, I spoke to 20 tweens (from 10 to 12 years old) from across the country. But instead of asking what they want, I quizzed them on the things they already have, truly love and use

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