In a record-breaking fourth day against Pakistan, Harry Brook scored England’s first triple century since 1990 with 317 runs, while Joe Root made a career-best 262 in a fourth-wicket partnership of 454, leading England to declare at 7-823, the fourth-highest total in Test cricket history. Pakistan faltered to 5-59 in their second innings, closing at 6-152, still behind by 115, as England’s dominant performance broke their spirit and put them in a strong position for a victory push in the first Test.
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Greens aim to block new coal and gas projects if they hold balance of power
The Greens, led by Adam Bandt, will demand that Labor block any new coal or gas projects if they hold the balance of power in a hung parliament, citing the approval of over 30 projects since 2022 by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. They argue that existing laws allow Climate Minister Chris Bowen to block projects under the Safeguard Mechanism, which the Greens amended to limit climate pollution. Bandt emphasized that if Labor fails to act...
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