By Gideon Brooks England have handed a shock Test call-up to Somerset rookie Shoaib Bashir in the hope they are backing a future “world class” spinner. The 20-year-old, who has just six first-class matches and 10 wickets on his CV, is one of three unca…
Three Cubans face up to 30 years in jail for anti-government propaganda, violence
HAVANA (Reuters) – Three Cubans are facing up to 30 years in jail for anti-government propaganda and violence, state-run media said, in attacks authorities allege were funded from outside Cuba and aimed to destabilize the island’s government. Prosecuto…
COP28 talks in final sprint as climate experts blast draft text
A new draft for the final text of the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai no longer includes a phase-out of coal, oil and gas, leading to sharp criticism from climate experts and activists. The 21-page document, which was published on Monday evening,…
Protesting Polish truckers lift blockade of one Ukraine crossing
A month-long blockade by angry Polish lorry drivers has been lifted at one border crossing with Ukraine on Monday, as a new protest erupted on border with Slovakia. The blockade of the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border checkpoint is over and vehicles were once a…
Corn Fading through Monday Trade
Front month corn prices are trading 1 ¾ to 4 cents in the red through Monday’s midday. March contracts have seen a 7 ¾ cent range so far for the day, and are 1 ½ cents off the low. The weekly Export Inspections data showed 711,733 MT of corn was shippe…
Polish tribunal rules against reform required to access EU cash
WARSAW (Reuters) -A ruling on Monday by Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal threatened to complicate the new pro-Europe Polish government’s plan to mend European Union relations and access its cash. The Constitutional Tribunal, one of the courts at the he…
Ballistic missiles and almost 20 Shahed drones: Air Defense Forces destroyed all enemy targets
The Air Defense Forces destroyed all enemy targets that the Russians attempted to attack Ukraine’s territory with tonight, December 11, according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. “On the night of December 11, 2023, occupiers attacked Uk…
Ballistic missiles and almost 20 Shahed drones: Air Defense Forces destroyed all enemy targets
The Air Defense Forces destroyed all enemy targets that the Russians attempted to attack Ukraine’s territory with tonight, December 11, according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. “On the night of December 11, 2023, occupiers attacked Uk…
Ballistic missiles and almost 20 Shahed drones: Air Defense Forces destroyed all enemy targets
The Air Defense Forces destroyed all enemy targets that the Russians attempted to attack Ukraine’s territory with tonight, December 11, according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. “On the night of December 11, 2023, occupiers attacked Uk…
The NWN Over 80s’ parcels delivered to elderly residents across the area
The NWN Over 80s’ parcels have all now been delivered. Our thanks go to all the schools and community groups who helped us hand out nearly 2,000 bags of goodies to residents across the district. And further thanks to all the cubs and their leaders who …