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Smith, Root vie for greatest batter of generation

England captain Ben Stokes believes Joe Root and Steve Smith can't be split for who is the best Test batter of their generation.

AAP

Ashes 2025-26: Guardian writers’ predictions for the series

From pyrotechnics in Perth to the denouement in Sydney, our team of writers outline their hopes and fears for the five Tests

The Guardian - UK

New sanctions target Russian web hosting service over suspected ransomware operations

The United States, Britain and Australia have announced sanctions against a Russia-based web hosting service for allegedly running ransomware operations

The Independent UK

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England captain Ben Stokes ‘desperate’ to win back the Ashes in Australia

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes calls on his England side to ‘create our own history’ by regaining the Ashes

England have not won an Ashes series since 2015, and captain Ben Stokes is ‘desperate’ for that to change

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes aiming to join ‘lucky few’ England captains to win Ashes in Australia

Stokes will lead his country out in Perth on Friday charged with bringing the urn back and overturning a long losing run Down Under.

The Independent UK

Researchers say real impact of deforestation being hidden in Australia’s official figures by ‘sleight of hand’

Report commissioned by conservationists suggests some recorded new growth is misclassified or otherwise not equivalent to losses in species-heavy forests

The Guardian - AU

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Kardell Lomas’s heartbreaking apology to police is a moment that should shame all Australians

The refusal to conduct an inquest reveals again what many black women know: it’s not a place for truth-telling but rather a mechanism to alibi the state and its failures

The Guardian - AU

Australia enter Ashes series with transition abruptly forced upon an ageing squad

Fascination around the age of this team, and in particular its bowling attack, is unlikely to dissipate over the coming months

The Guardian - AU

Multiple children’s toys failed Choice’s button battery safety tests – so how can you make sure what you’re buying is safe?

Seventeen out of 24 children’s toys from online retailers failed button battery safety tests, according to Choice – but there are ways to check whether toys at home are safe

The Guardian - AU

Stokes wants to be one of ‘lucky few’ England captains to claim Ashes victory in Australia

Ben Stokes is aiming to become one of the ‘lucky few’ England captains to claim an away Ashes victory and urges tourists to ‘create our own history’

The Guardian - UK

Michael Vaughan issues England warning ahead of ‘glaring opportunity’ in first Ashes Test

Michael Vaughan captained England to Ashes glory in 2005, and believes the current side must make a strong start in the first Test in Perth

The Independent UK

Facebook and Instagram to start kicking Australian teenagers off platforms as social media ban looms

Meta users under 16 will be sent email, SMS and in-app messages in anticipation of 10 December, when ban will begin

The Guardian - AU

Ashes: 'Bazball' winds Australia up as they think they invented it, says Mark Butcher

England have faith in their gutsy approach as they dream of a win Down Under

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The Independent UK

Australia legend axed from Ashes TV coverage

Glenn McGrath has been dropped from his commentary role with Australian broadcaster ABC

The Guardian - UK

Stokes’ England have reminded us all that cricket is meant to be fun

Bazball has been infuriating at times but never forget how bad England were before the Brendon McCullum era

The Guardian - UK

Starc says Australia players upset at Ashes opener’s move from ‘Gabbatoir’ to Perth

Mitchell Starc said: ‘They don’t listen – we would have liked Brisbane,’ of the decision to play the opening Ashes Test in Perth and not at the Gabba

How to watch The Ashes 2025/26 – Australia vs England test matches

The Ashes kick-off this week — here's how you can watch from anywhere in the world

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Evening Standard

England confirm squad for first Ashes Test as Shoaib Bashir included

England are keeping their options open ahead of Friday

The Guardian - UK

Booker prize winners, rap hits and Ryder Cups: interpreting the Ashes omens

History shows that surprisingly random factors can have an impact on whether England or Australia lift the urn

AAP

WACA curator learns lessons from 2024 wickets carnage

Don't expect 17 wickets to tumble as they did last year on day one of the Perth Test, with lead curator tweaking his preparation to avoid a repeat.

The Independent UK

England’s two options to seize huge Ashes opportunity against vulnerable Australia

With the hosts missing captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood for the first Test, now is the time for England to press every big red button they can as they chase a first Ashes win down under since 2011

The Independent UK

Ashes 2025 live: First Test starts in early hours as Smith takes swipe at Panesar’s Mastermind outing

England eye a first away Ashes victory since 2010-11, with Australia hit by injuries to Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood

AAP

England names speedsters for first Ashes Test

England firebrand quicks Mark Wood and Jofra Archer have been named in the 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth.

The Independent UK

Why Spencer Matthews won’t be supporting Vogue Williams on I’m a Celebrity

Spencer Matthews is unable to support his wife, Vogue Williams, in Australia for her appearance on I'm a Celebrity due to a clash in their schedules. Vogue Williams is expected to be one of the late arrivals in the jungle for the current series of the reality show. Spencer is…

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