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G7 summit continues in Canadian Rockies amid Israel-Iran tensions

BANFF, Alberta: The recent G7 summit has convened for the second and final day in the picturesque Canadian Rockies amidst escalating tensions stemming from the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. As the world leaders gathered, Canada made significant efforts to steer clear of any potential confrontations, particularly with President Donald Trump, who abruptly left the summit on Monday night.

Prime Minister Mark Carney

West Indies all-rounder Hayley Matthews to undergo shoulder surgery

Melbourne [Australia], June 19 (ANI): West Indies' star all-rounder, the world number one in T20Is and number two in ODIs, Hayley Matthews, is set to undergo a shoulder surgery.

The 27-year-old, with 5,902 runs and 12 centuries across both white-ball formats and having a total of 236 wickets, is expected to spend some period on the sidelines, as per the ICC.

Matthews had sustained a blow in the field duri

West Indies tour "last chance" for Labuschagne, opines ex-Australian pacer

Melbourne [Australia], June 19 (ANI): Former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie feels that the tour of the West Indies is the 'last chance' for struggling, under-fire batter Marnus Labuschagne, and another poor performance will put his chances of featuring in the Ashes at jeopardy.

Marnus, who failed as an opener during the ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's, has raised question marks

Legend already? Pant on path of overtaking Dhoni as Asia's best wicketkeeper-batter in SENA conditions

Leeds [UK], June 19 (ANI): After a disastrous Indian Premier League (IPL) outing as a skipper and batter for Lucknow Super Giants, India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has a chance to redeem himself, outdoing his ex-skipper and icon MS Dhoni to become the most successful wicketkeeper-batter in South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia (SENA) conditions.

Since his Test debut in 2018, there have be

Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah: Fate of Indian team could hinge on this clash of titans

London [UK], June 19 (ANI): As India takes on England in the first Test at Leeds, the battle between England's premier batter Joe Root and India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah presents a mouth-watering contest that needs some discussion, as both players are at the peak of their powers.

From Friday onwards, the new-look Team India under captain Shubman Gill will have their task cut out during every Test match, t

As the federal government fumbles on nature law reform, the states are forging ahead

The South Australian parliament today passed a new law to conserve, restore and enhance biodiversity.

It brings together native vegetation management, protection for native species and habitat, and conservation on private land. When introducing the bill to the

Australian citizens in Iran and Israel are desperate to leave. Is the government required to help?

As thousands of Australian citizens and permanent residents stuck in Iran and Israel continue to register for repatriation flights, the government is scrambling to find safe ways to evacuate them.

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Migrating bogong moths use the stars and Earth's magnetic field to find ancestral summer caves each year

It's a warm January summer afternoon, and as I traverse the flower-strewn western slopes of Australia's highest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko, I am on the lookout for a tell-tale river of boulders that winds its way down into the alpine valleys below.

Here, hidden in cave-like hollows and crevices formed deep within the river of boulders, is one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the insect world - the su

EU could cancel visa-free travel for Israelis Euronews

Brussels has introduced new rules that could place restrictions on countries found in violation of the UN charter or international humanitarian law

Israel could face a suspension of its visa-free access to the EU's Schengen area under new rules approved by European lawmakers, Euronews reported on Wednesday. This comes shortly after the Jewish state launched a bombing campaign against Iran, prompt

ICC announces schedule for Women's T20 World Cup 2026; India to face Pakistan on June 14 at Edgbaston

Dubai [UAE], June 18 (ANI): The International Cricket Council unveiled the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule on Wednesday, which will be held from June 12 to July 5.

Group 1 features Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan and two qualifiers. On the other hand, Group 2 comprises hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka and two more qualifiers.

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