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On day three of the fourth Test match between India and Australia, the Indian team struggled with poor running between the wickets, leading to mix-ups that nearly resulted in run-outs. Rishabh Pant's reckless shot selection led to his dismissal, prompting a fiery reaction from former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar. Australian paceman Mitchell Starc showed signs of wear and tear, clutching at his back and struggling with the ball as India's youngsters stood tall, making the...

A plane flying from Baku to Grozny crashed while attempting to land after turning toward Kazakhstan, with the Kremlin mentioning air defence systems firing near Grozny due to a Ukrainian drone strike but not confirming a hit. US and Azerbaijani officials separately blamed the crash on an external weapon, with an official statement issued on Saturday addressing the incident. Full Article

Olivia Hussey, best known for her role as Juliet in the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet, has passed away at the age of 73. Born in Bueno Aires, Argentina, she moved to London as a child and later won a Golden Globe for her performance in the film. Hussey also starred in Jesus of Nazareth and Death on the Nile, and is survived by her husband, three children, and a grandson. Full Article

Two Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's main airport, killing three people and injuring dozens, including a UN delegation with the World Health Organisation's director-general present. The blasts occurred as a plane was landing and the delegation was preparing to leave, causing significant damage to the airport. The UN team was eventually able to safely depart for Jordan, despite the attack being attributed to Israel targeting the Houthi rebels and Iran. Full Article

World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from The Sentry tournament in Hawaii after injuring his right hand on broken glass while preparing Christmas dinner. The puncture wound required surgery to remove small glass fragments, with a projected recovery time of three to four weeks. This setback comes after Scheffler's successful 2024 season, which included winning two major titles and maintaining his world ranking, and follows an incident at the PGA Championship where charges...

Emergency crews responded to a truck collision on Murray Street in Gawler, north of Adelaide, where the vehicle hit several posts causing a shop verandah to collapse before fleeing and hitting two parked cars. The driver was apprehended by police in Sedan, 70km away, and charged with driving offenses, including failing to stop at the crash scene. The 57-year-old man from Western Australia will appear in court on Monday. Full Article