New Zealand's Conway joins elite club with century, double ton in same TestMOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand, Dec 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Devon Conway became just the 10th player in Test history to hit a double century and a century in the same match on Sunday when he reached three figures before tea in New Zealand's second innings against the West Indies at Mount Maunganui. He and captain Latham, who put on a mammoth 323 opening partnership in the first innings with Latham contributing 137, have combined for 515 runs in the match. Conway joins an illustrious list in scoring a double century and a century in the same Test match. The West Indies resumed on 381-6, with Hodge on 109 batting alongside Anderson Phillip. Patel took 3-113 in 41 overs, his first wickets on home soil, while Michael Rae had 2-89.

Putin ready to talk to France's Macron on Ukraine: spokesmanMOSCOW, Dec 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Vladimir Putin is ready to talk with France's Emmanuel Macron over the war in Ukraine, the Russian president's spokesman said in an interview published Sunday. Putin has "expressed readiness to engage in dialogue with Macron", Dmitry Peskov told state news agency RIA Novosti. Macron said this week he believed Europe should reach back out to Putin over ending the war. European Union leaders agreed on Friday to give Ukraine a loan of 90 billion euros ($105 billion) to plug looming budget shortfalls as the conflict approaches the end of its fourth year. But they failed to agree on using frozen Russian assets to come up with the funds.

Australia remove Smith as England still need 126 to keep Ashes aliveADELAIDE, Australia, Dec 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - England lost Jamie Smith for 60 to reach lunch on 309-7 with the help of a rain delay Sunday as they battled to keep the Ashes alive in the third Test against Australia. They still need 126 runs, with Smith falling in the session to Mitchell Starc. They resumed on 207-6 with Jacks on 11 and Smith on two after overnight showers cleared. England took six wickets before lunch on Saturday to wrap up Australia's second innings for 349 with Travis Head slamming 170. It was left to Smith and Jacks to ensure it would go to a fifth day.

Under a five-year bilateral deal, Washington will contribute nearly $2.1 billion to help prevent HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and polio, and to protect maternal and child health, a US State Department spokeman said. Trump last month stunned many by posting on social media that the United States was ready to take military action in Nigeria to counter the killing of Christians. The deal signed Saturday "was negotiated in connection with reforms the Nigerian government has made to prioritize protecting Christian populations from violence," the State Department spokeman said. The United States in early December signed a $2.5 billion health aid deal with Kenya, the first such bilateral agreement since Trump tore down USAID and sidelined NGOs. Since returning to power, Donald Trump has closed the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the world's largest aid agency, and ordered an overhaul of American foreign aid under the banner of "America First."

LOS ANGELES, United States, Dec 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Kevin Durant scored 31 points as the Houston Rockets bounced back from a controversial overtime loss to beat the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on Saturday. Houston coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 by the NBA earlier this week after lambasting the officiating in the Rockets' 128-125 defeat to Denver on Monday. But the Rockets avenged that loss with a hard-fought victory as the Western Conference rivals faced off again in Denver on Saturday. Durant was involved in an angry exchange with Denver's Bruce Brown late in the third quarter which saw both players separated by team-mates. Durant appeared nonplussed by the spat, while admitting that he had deliberately taken a combative approach into the game.

Meta has removed the Facebook account of Bangladeshi journalist and online commentator Ilias Hossain, after posts from his account allegedly encouraged supporters to attack the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star. Cyber authority calls for direct reportingAs public concern grows over the spread of violent online content, national cyber authorities have introduced a direct reporting channel. Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, from the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), posted on Facebook, urging citizens to report any social media content inciting violence or conflict. Ahmed also reminded users that hate speech or direct calls to violence are punishable under the Cyber Security Ordinance, 2025. The disappearance of Ilias Hossain’s account has sparked debate over the boundaries between political speech and public safety.

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AN American airport is set to welcome its first commercial passenger flights in 30 years, with daily service launching in 2026. SkyWest Airlines, a regional carrier flying under the United Express brand, announced the new daily flights on Tuesday. Flights will run to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, one of United Airlines’ largest hubs. Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said the city has been trying to restore airline service since 2021, ABC affiliate KNOE reported. An independent study released by Visit Natchez predicts the new airline service will bring in more than 10,000 passengers within the first 12 to 18 months.

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BAGERHAT, 20 Dec, 2025 (BSS): The members of Coast Guard have arrested six local leaders and activists of the banned Awami League in Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira region during a overnight operation. Coast Guard media officer Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq told BSS this afternoon. Shahin Alam (48), Rabiul Islam Litu (58), Sheikh Azharul Islam (67), Bidyut Biswas (66) and Md. Shahinur Gazi (38) were arrested from the areas. All the people arrested in the operation are local leaders and activists of the banned Awami League.

(Mike Sweeney, Special to The Colorado Sun)Quick links: The top Top Jobs | More top jobs | Impact of top jobs report | Edgewater takes on the tipped wage | Denver inflation slows |Take the pollThe annual top jobs in Colorado report was released this week. Pilots made a median wage of $211,860 last year while escalator repair technicians made $117,770. At 4,583 openings a year, that’s 8.4% higher than registered nurses, in second highest, with 4,226 new jobs a year. But as part of the report, he mentions “headwinds” that businesses, state leaders, policymakers and career counselors should pay attention to. (Hugh Carey, The Colorado Sun)➔ Colorado approves $200 million-plus package fee plan to launch statewide recycling in 2026.

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