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The Harry Brook era got off to the perfect start as England romped to a massive 238-run hammering of West Indies in his first game as permanent ODI captain at Edgbaston. Jacob Bethell top-scored with a fine – and fiery – 82 off 53 balls, while Brook himself chipped in with 58 off 45 as England, made to bat first …

A smoking ban in Paris parks set to be tested to teach about addiction — Reuters France would ban smoking in all outdoor places that could be accessed by children — including beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister announced on Thursday. Famed as a country where smokers linger over cigarettes on cafe terraces or strolling down …

Lancashire Lightning and Sussex Sharks both kept their cool with tight bowling at the death to claim wins on the opening night of the 2025 Vitality Blast. Lancashire were victors by seven runs at Emirates Old Trafford over Worcestershire Rapids in the North Group, while Sussex Sharks came away with a 16-run win over Middlesex at Lord’s in the South …