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Birthday boy Jasprit Bumrah became the first bowler this year and the third Indian seamer overall to complete 50 or more Test wickets in a calendar year. Bumrah unlocked this feat against Australia during day one of the second BGT Test (Day/Night Test) at the Adelaide Oval by picking their opener, Usman Khawaja, caught in the slips on 13.

Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group that is leading the recent rebel offensive in Syria, said on Friday (Dec 6) that the goal of the offensive was to overthrow the rule of Syrian President Bashal-al Assad.

Opting to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India folded for 180 in the second Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), versus Australia on Friday (Dec 6). Nitish Reddy, who made his Test debut in the series opener in Perth, top-scored for India (42) as Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc returned with his best figures, 6 for 48.

Keira Knightley opened up about what the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise meant for her. Spiking to fame with the instant success of the franchise in which she starred opposite Johnny Depp, Keira revealed that while the films gave her fame and financial stability, they did her even greater harm – men stalked her and took her for being easy.

Imran Khan has issued a strong warning to the Pakistani government, threatening civil disobedience unless his key demands are addressed. The former Prime Minister's statement has intensified the political crisis in the country, fueling tensions between his party and the government.

India and China have conducted their first diplomatic talks following the disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both nations have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region, marking a positive step in their bilateral relations.

Mitchell Starc wreaked havoc in the first innings of the pink-ball Test between Australia and India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he bagged his first fifer against Rohit Sharma’s men.

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Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has emerged as a significant challenger, securing second place behind the Conservatives in recent polling results. Party chairman Zia Yusuf expressed confidence that Reform UK is on track to win the next general election. The party has made a notable breakthrough by surpassing Labour in a national opinion poll for the first time, pushing Sir Keir Starmer’s party into third position. This development marks a major shift in the political landscape, reflecting growing support for Reform UK. Watch to know more!

Justin Langer, former Australian head coach, admitted that Rishabh Pant was his nemesis and 'haunted' him during the last two India-Australia Test series, held Down Under, but is relieved that he will be working closely with him at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025.

Farmers have been demanding a legal guarantee to the minimum support price (MSP) for crops. They have also called for a debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, reinstatement of Land Acquisition Act and no hike in electricity tariff.

Rising cases of flu and the vomiting bug norovirus are keeping the National Health Service (NHS) of England busier than usual this winter. The medical director of NHS, Prof Sir Stephen Powis, said that around 95 per cent of beds in the hospitals are already occupied and it's just the start of December.

The intelligence partners of the "Five Eyes" have warned about the radicalisation of young people online, the news agency Reuters reported on Thursday (Dec 5) citing a research paper from the alliance. The Five Eyes, which includes the United States, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, said in the paper that mental health, education, and social services needed to intervene in many cases before the behaviour of minors became a police issue. Watch in for more details!

Oppenheimer actor Emma Dumont now has a new name and it's Nick. Announcing a new identity, the actress said that she no longer identifies as a woman and is a non-binary person.

Elon Musk's star power and political clout were on display at Capitol Hill on Thursday. The world's richest man, and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, met with legislators behind closed doors to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's plans to cut government spending. Watch in for more details!

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that it is a serious mistake to assume Russia has no red lines in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. His statement comes amid escalating tensions and highlights Russia's firm stance on its territorial and security concerns.

Scientists in Australia have gathered evidence that our universe is constantly vibrating. They used the largest gravitational wave detector to confirm the earlier reports that there is an ongoing rumble which is likely caused by black holes at the centre of galaxies colliding with each other.

A Pakistan court issued an arrest warrant against the wife of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi. The warrant came on December 5 with charges against Bibi for selling state gifts given to her by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.

The UK’s health services are struggling to cope with unprecedented pressure as the NHS grapples with a record number of flu cases. The surge in infections has led to overcrowded hospitals and increased concerns over the healthcare system's ability to manage the crisis.