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‘Call us rubbish’: Ben Stokes hits back at claims that England approach is ‘arrogant’

Captain rejects term used by former Ashes tormentor Mitchell Johnson Tourists begin training with pink Kookaburra ball in Brisbane Ben Stokes has accepted the criticism that followed his England side’s two-day defeat in Perth as part of being in the results business but said he draws a line at the notion his players were “arrogant” in their approach. That particular word was used by former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson in a strongly-worded column for the West Australian newspaper and has been a theme of the wider reaction. Continue reading… Source link

Business

3-day mourning begins in Hong Kong, 7 Indonesian helpers among 128 dead

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. What we know so far: 128 people, including a firefighter, confirmed dead 79 injured, including 12 firefighters Status of 200 people unclear The eight residential blocks in the estate had been undergoing renovations since July 2024, covered in bamboo scaffolding and green… Source link

China

Only people power can save us from populism | Letters

Democratic safeguards won’t work unless they’re backed by the will of the people, argues Peter Loschi, while Roger Heppleston calls for wholesale reform of the British political system. Plus letters from Rob Hunter, Peter Buckman and Dr Piers Brendon Timothy Garton Ash has produced an excellent list of safeguards against extremism (My guide to populist-proofing your democracy – before it’s too late, 25 November). Unfortunately, they don’t work in the long term. The finest minds of the Enlightenment devised the checks and balances of the US constitution, and an authoritarian like Donald Trump brushed them aside in two minutes.…

Space

Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in October 2025 analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini mission and found evidence of previously undetected organic compounds in a plume of ice particles like the ones seen here. The ice particles were ejected from the ocean that lies under Enceladus’ frozen shell. Researchers spotted not only molecules they’ve found before but also new ones that lay a potential path to chemical or biochemical…

Entertainment Hollywood & Global

Summer I Turned Pretty's Sean Kaufman Plants Kiss On Co-Star Christopher Briney at Knicks Game – Watch!

Sean Kaufman and Christopher Briney shared a kiss at the New York Knicks game! The Summer I Turned Pretty co-stars were in attendance at the NBA team’s home game against Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night (November 28) at Madison Square Garden in New York City. During a moment where the camera was on them, Sean got up, turned to Christopher, grabbed his face and kissed him! Keep reading to find out more… The latter busted out laughing at what just happened, and luckily for everyone, there’s a video. “belly you have some competition 😍,” the Knicks account wrote in…

Health

Scientists find toxic metals hidden in popular plastic toys

A large-scale Brazilian study found dangerous levels of toxic metals in popular children’s toys, with barium and lead topping the list. Researchers used sophisticated lab methods to identify 21 hazardous elements and test how easily they could be released when toys are mouthed. Even though only small fractions leach out, the total concentrations were so high that safety concerns remain critical. Source link

Technology

X-Ray Nebula Discovery Brings Astronomers Closer to Solving Cosmic Ray Mystery

A new study has linked an unexplained LHAASO detection to a pulsar-powered X-ray nebula, confirming it as a rare PeVatron capable of accelerating particles to extreme energies. The discovery is a major step toward solving the long-standing mystery of galactic cosmic rays. Researchers are now combining X-ray, gamma-ray and neutrino observations to trace these powerful … Source link

China

Ancient Chinese DNA shows gender bias in human sacrifice ritual 4,000 years ago

Female sacrifice in China dates back thousands of years earlier than previously believed, a study of ancient DNA has revealed. Evidence from elite burials at a large Stone Age settlement in northwestern China also suggests the existence of an early hierarchical society, with gender preference relating to the type of sacrificial ritual, according to the Chinese archaeologists and anthropologists behind the study. Shimao, located in the Yellow River valley in Shaanxi province, is one of the… Source link

Space

Three Cassini Scientists Give a Fond Farewell to the Mission

A conversation with three members of the original Cassini science team: Jeff Cuzzi, the mission’s interdisciplinary scientist for rings; Dale Cruikshank, an astronomer and planetary scientist studying Saturn’s icy moons; and Chris McKay, a planetary scientist and one of the original collaborators on the Huygens probe – all three from NASA’s Ames Research Center. Transcript Matthew Buffington:Welcome to NASA in Silicon Valley, episode 59. This week we have a special episode in honor of the Cassini mission, which is coming to a dramatic close on September 15. And for the first time ever for a podcast intro, I’m joined…