Thailand and Cambodia agree ‘immediate’ ceasefire after weeks of deadly border clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes that have killed more than 100 people and displaced more than half a million on both sides. “Both sides agree to maintain current troop deployments without further movement,” their defence ministers said in a joint statement. On Friday, Cambodia said a similar airstrike dropped 40 bombs on a target in Chok Chey village in the same province. Thailand has lost 26 soldiers and one civilian as a direct result of the combat since 7 December, according to officials. Cambodia hasn’t issued an official figure on military casualties, but says that 30 civilians have been killed and 90 injured.
Source:The Guardian
December 27, 2025 15:39 UTC
‘Weapons of mass construction’: the US ‘craftivists’ using yarn to fight back against Trump
“A group of knitters calmly knitting was a perfect visual to counter the lie,” she said. View image in fullscreen An embroidered work by Shannon Downey. “At a certain point in the history of every social movement that has ever changed the world, there’s a point at which the movement gets challenged, or things get hard for whatever reason. View image in fullscreen A stitching pattern by Shannon Downey. View image in fullscreen An embroidered work by Shannon Downey.
Source:The Guardian
December 27, 2025 15:35 UTC
Jurrien Timber absence explained as Arsenal star left out of squad vs Brighton
Jurrien Timber speaks to Mikel Arteta during an Arsenal matchDespite being spotted at the Emirates Stadium, Jurrien Timber will not feature in Arsenal's match against Brighton. The sight of the Dutch defender entering the ground had led many Arsenal fans to anticipate his inclusion in Mikel Arteta's squad for the game. However, when the team sheets were revealed 75 minutes before kick-off, Timber's name was nowhere to be found, not even among the substitutes. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Piero Hincapie has also made his return to the starting XI to face Fabian Hurzeler's side. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Here's Arsenal's complete line-up to take on Brighton at home in the Premier League...Jurrien Timber won't feature against Brighton.
Source:Express
December 27, 2025 14:55 UTC
Heavy Labour losses in May could decide Starmer’s future – expert
Sir Keir Starmer’s future could be determined in May as a polling expert warned Labour faces nationwide losses at next year’s elections. But elections in London and other metropolitan areas in Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Yorkshire are set to go ahead. Lord Hayward, a Conservative peer, said: “A few months ago it looked as if May 7 would be decisive for the leaderships of both Labour and Conservatives. Last year, Labour had been expecting to supplant the SNP and return to power at Holyrood in 2026. Success for the SNP and Plaid Cymru could have constitutional implications beyond the impact of the elections on Labour’s leadership.
Source:The Guardian
December 27, 2025 14:45 UTC
Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period
Newark Liberty International Airport, John F Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport posted snow warnings on social media on Friday, cautioning that weather conditions could cause flight disruptions. The National Weather Service warned of hazardous travel conditions from the Great Lakes through the northern mid-Atlantic and southern New England, with the potential for tree damage and power outages. Ahead of the storm, New York governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for more than half of the state. She added: “This storm will cause dangerous road conditions and impact holiday travel. Drivers should plan their travel accordingly, monitor conditions and road closures, and follow all safety protocols.”
Source:The Times
December 27, 2025 13:48 UTC
Russia strikes Kyiv before Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump – video
At least one person was killed and 28 others were injured in Russian airstrikes on Kyiv that began overnight and lasted until Saturday morning, according to Ukrainian authorities. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Moscow had used nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles, including ballistic missiles, in the attack. A third of Kyiv is without heating as a result, leaving hundreds of thousands of people facing freezing temperatures. Zelenskyy will meet Donald Trump in Florida on to discuss a peace deal
Source:The Guardian
December 27, 2025 12:45 UTC
England snap 15-year losing streak to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test against Australia
Live Eventsas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelMelbourne: A fighting England won their first Test on Australian soil in 15 years Saturday, restoring their battered pride with a gutsy four-wicket victory to clinch a chaotic fourth Ashes clash that was all over inside two days.The pumped-up tourists dismissed Australia for 132 soon after lunch in front of a bumper 92,045 crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, following the 20 wickets that tumbled on day one.It left them chasing 175 to win, with Harry Brook (18) and Jamie Smith (three) seeing them home for the loss of six wickets to huge roars from their travelling "Barmy Army" of fans. Jacob Bethell contributed 40 and Zak Crawley 37.England crashed in the first three Tests and came to Melbourne under enormous pressure amid questions about their limited preparations and allegations of excessive drinking during a mid-series beach break.But they finally came good and will head to Sydney for the fifth and final Test brimming with confidence.England had not won a Test in Australia since January 2011 at Sydney, losing 16 and drawing two since, and openers Crawley and Ben Duckett had a clear objective to snap the streak -- play ultra-aggressive "Bazball" style.Duckett hit a boundary off Mitchell Starc in his first over while Crawley slammed Michael Neser for a six and a four in successive balls.They brought up a whirlwind fifty opening partnership but next ball Duckett was bowled by a Starc yorker for 34.Fast bowler Brydon Carse then strode to the middle as a surprise number three in place of Bethell.But England's pinch-hitting experiment failed as Carse lasted only eight balls before skying Jhye Richardson to Cameron Green.Crawley fell lbw to Scott Boland after a gritty knock and Bethell was caught by Usman Khawaja from the same bowler.Richardson trapped Joe Root (15) lbw and Starc accounted for Ben Stokes (2), but by then only 10 runs were needed and Brook and Smith completed the job.Australia resumed on 4-0 in their second innings after an explosive opening day of searing pace saw 20 wickets fall with the hosts dismissed for 152 and England just 110.It was the most wickets to tumble on the first day of an Ashes Test since 1909, and eclipsed the 19 on day one of the series opener in Perth.With 10 millimetres of grass on the track it was a bowler's dream, but a host of former greats criticised the pitch for "doing too much" and being "unfair for the batters".Nightwatchman Boland added two to his overnight four, but his time was always going to be limited and he edged Gus Atkinson to wicketkeeper Smith.Atkinson left the field soon after clutching what appeared to be his left hamstring.Josh Tongue came into the attack on a hat-trick after bagging the last two Australia wickets on day one, but Jake Weatherald whipped his full ball for three.Weatherald needed a decent knock to cement his spot at the top of the order, but he failed again, bowled by Stokes for five leaving a delivery that nipped back.Travis Head was joined by Marnus Labuschagne but he only made eight, caught by Root in the slips off Tongue.Head was in good touch before being bowled on 46 by a peach of a delivery from Carse that beat the outside edge, and when Khawaja (0) and Alex Carey (4) departed in the space of nine balls the momentum was back with England.After reaching lunch at 98-6, Green (19) became the seventh wicket to fall with the score on 119, edging a rising Stokes ball to Harry Brook at slip.Carse bagged Neser and Starc without scoring and Richardson fell to Stokes with the last four wickets tumbling for 13 runs, leaving Steve Smith unbeaten on 24.
Source:The Times
December 27, 2025 12:44 UTC
Guest Commentary: The swastika in our midst
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Source:The Guardian
December 27, 2025 12:09 UTC
How to take a camper van trip like a pro
Which is how I came to start selling omelettes from a camper van. Ben Aitken’s Nissan Vanette Devon Venturer in DorsetThat trip lasted a few months, and gave me a taste for camper van life. Keep a bible in your glove compartmentThe Camper Van Bible is the work of camper van guru Martin Dorey, who you might know from BBC’s One Man and his Campervan. Martin’s bible offers guidance on all aspects of camper van life, and is worth snapping up. In a similar vein, make sure you’ve got specialist camper van insurance, which is often cheaper than regular car or van insurance, presumably because vehicles are harder to pinch when there are people sleeping inside them.
Source:The Times
December 27, 2025 11:01 UTC
What’s next for interest rates after this year’s sticky inflation?
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Source:The Times
December 27, 2025 10:52 UTC
1888, 1895, 2025: Shortest completed Ashes Tests ever
England’s previous Test win in Australia had come at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2011. (AFP Photo)Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. From MCG to T20 World Cup snub: How Indian cricket let Shubman Gill downShortest completed Ashes Tests (by balls)Balls Venue Year Winner 788 Old Trafford 1888 England 792 Lord’s 1888 Australia 847 Perth 2025 Australia 852 Melbourne 2025 England 911 Sydney 1895 AustraliaAshes Tests ending inside two daysVenue Year Note Lord’s 1888 — The Oval 1888 — Manchester 1888 — The Oval 1890 — Nottingham 1921 Excluding rest day Perth 2025 — Melbourne 2025 —England’s last Test win in Australia was at the SCG in January 2011. This is the first Test win for Joe Root in 18 Tests in Australia, and the first for Ben Stokes in 13 games. Most consecutive Tests without a win in AustraliaTeam Tests without win Period Status New Zealand 18 Dec 1987 – Dec 2011 Ended England 18 Nov 2013 – Dec 2025 Ended West Indies 17 Nov 2000 – Jan 2024 Ended Pakistan 17 Nov 1999 – Present Ongoing Sri Lanka 15 Feb 1988 – Present OngoingAustralia in Boxing Day Tests since 2011Matches Won Lost Drawn 15 10 3 2Lost: 3 (vs IND in 2018 and 2020 and vs ENG in 2025)Drawn: 2
Source:The Times
December 27, 2025 10:14 UTC
Your Guardian sport weekend: Premier League, Ashes and NFL
There’s a bumper seven Premier League fixtures and six Scottish Premiership games to stay across and readers are welcome to join the conversation. Haiti Couleurs was pulled up on Merseyside, but is expected to show his true colours on home turf this weekend. Forest wilted in a 1-0 defeat by Fulham on Monday, though four wins in their past seven league games is still one more than Sean Dyche’s side managed in their previous 18. 5.30pmChelsea v Aston Villa livePremier LeagueThe late afternoon match pits the elite’s form side with one of the league’s most unpredictable teams. 4.30pmCrystal Palace v Tottenham livePremier LeagueWith both clubs having to bear damaging defeats last weekend, there’s an extra frisson to this London derby, particularly as Palace sprung a double over Spurs last season.
Source:The Guardian
December 27, 2025 09:33 UTC
Six Man Utd stars may never play for club again as Ruben Amorim gets ruthless
Ruben Amorim isn't afraid to show his ruthless side when he needs toRuben Amorim has not been afraid to show his ruthless side during his time in charge of Manchester United. He endured a nightmare first season in charge of the Red Devils but things are finally starting to look better. However, there are some at the other end of the scale who may have already played their last game for the Red Devils. He continues to pick up a huge weekly wage despite played for the Red Devils since his last appearance 15 months ago. Crucially, he is also English, which means he contributes to the Red Devils' contingent of homegrown players.
Source:Express
December 27, 2025 08:40 UTC
New Year’s Eve ball to make history in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary
Read our Privacy noticeThe iconic New Year’s Eve ball drop is getting an encore in 2026 — but this time on the Fourth of July. Tourists and New York City locals will take over the streets of Times Square at midnight on January 1, to watch the multi-colored LED crystal ball, also known as the Constellation Ball, drop, in celebration of the new year. So America250 — the nonpartisan organization that commemorates the 250th anniversary — is launching a second ball drop July 3. But a preview will be taking place in just a few days in Times Square. At 12:04 a.m. on January 1 — four minutes after the regular New Year’s Eve Ball drop — the Times Square Ball will be relit in red, white, and blue, with an America250 design and rise above the illuminated “2026” numbers.
Source:The Times
December 27, 2025 08:03 UTC
Blind date: ‘Being Scottish definitely worked in my favour. He loves Scotland’
Great glasses, great Scottish accent, great punctuality. Yes, she’s great. What do you think Emmie made of you? I think Emmie is great, but it didn’t feel like a romantic connection. What do you think Dan made of you?
Source:The Guardian
December 27, 2025 06:36 UTC