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Alice Weidel, Unlikely Queen Of German Far-right AfD

As an openly gay politician who lives with her Sri Lanka-born partner in Switzerland, Alice Weidel was an unusual choice to many to lead Germany's far-right and anti-immigration AfD into Sunday's elections.

International Business Times

Several fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka returned to India

A batch of 15 Indian fishermen returned Chennai from Sri Lanka on Thursday evening, officials said. They will now be sent to their respective homes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Exclusive: 'Nothing to worry about ...', says Ibrahim Zadran ahead of Afghanistan vs South Africa Champions Trophy clash

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan enter the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy aiming to continue their trend of upsetting top-tier teams - a skill they've honed in recent years. In the 2023 ODI World Cup, they stunned England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, while in the 2024 T20 World Cup, they made history by…

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Six elephants killed after passenger train collides with wild herd in Sri Lanka

Six elephants were killed when a passenger train hit a herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka Passenger Train Kills Six Elephants

A Sri Lankan passenger train derailed Thursday after smashing into a family of elephants, with no passengers injured but six animals killed in the island's worst such wildlife accident, police said.

International Business Times

Six elephants killed as train derails after crashing into herd in Sri Lanka

Two other elephants were being treated for their wounds after surviving the crash

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka Train Derailed After Smashing Into Elephants

A Sri Lankan passenger train derailed Thursday after smashing into a family of elephants, with no passengers injured but six animals killed in the island's worst such wildlife accident, police said.

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Australia's Champions Trophy quest: Can they overcome key absences?

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to commence in Pakistan and the UAE, starting February 19. This ninth edition of the tournament will feature eight of the best ODI teams, marking the first time the Champions Trophy is being played since 2017. The defending champions, Pakistan, will be…

The Times of India

England and Sri Lanka spells helped Essex boss Chris Silverwood grow as a coach

Silverwood was sacked by England three years ago, but is ready to lead Essex to more success.

The Independent UK

‘No more silence’: Israelis face Gaza war backlash on Sri Lanka’s beaches

For years, relations between residents and Israeli visitors were cordial, but cracks in this dynamic are now visible.

Al Jazeera

A three-decade wait is about to end for Pakistan's passionate cricket fans

A three-decade wait is about to end for Pakistan's passionate cricket fans who haven't seen a major multi-nation tournament on home soil since the 1996 World Cup

The Independent UK

'We've got plenty of options': Steve Smith optimistic about Australia's Champions Trophy prospects

Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith remains confident about his team's prospects at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, despite a 2-0 ODI series loss to Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

Skipper Smith expects Kuhnemann will pass bowling tests

Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith believes there are no issues with Matt Kuhnemann's action, expecting the Test spinner to be cleared by the ICC.

AAP

Steve Smith: Marnus still in mix for Champions Trophy

Acting captain Steve Smith has played down Marnus Labuschagne's absence from Australia's beaten one-day team in Sri Lanka ahead of the Champions Trophy.

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Al Jazeera

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: World Cup winners Australia thumped in warm-up

Australia lose by 147-run margin in final Champions Trophy warm-up as Sri Lanka take series 2-0.

Evening Standard

Josh Barrie On the Sauce at Hoppers, King's Cross: Sri Lankan dreams, St Pancras-style

Josh Barrie visits the Hoppers in King’s Cross, a haven of hot buttered squid and cooling arrack

Al Jazeera

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 history: Winners, India vs Pakistan, top players

A lookback at biggest talking points and the moments that mattered the most in the tournament’s 27-year history.

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Sri Lanka humiliate Australia in first ODI clean sweep

Sri Lanka have completed a whitewash of Australia in their ODI series, the home side restricting the tourists to their lowest one-day score in the country.

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Sri Lanka thrash Australia by 174 runs in second men’s cricket ODI – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Sri Lanka thrashed Australia by 174 runs in the second ODI. Join our writers for reaction

Al Jazeera

Champions Trophy 2025: Is this Pakistan sport’s moment to shine, finally?

Pakistan is hosting a major international cricket tournament after nearly three decades. Is it ready for show time?

Al Jazeera

India’s Adani withdraws from troubled $442m Sri Lanka wind power projects

Conglomerate founded by billionaire Gautam Adani says it withdrew from the projects as they were ‘financially unviable’.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in Sri Lanka 2025

Follow all the action from R. Premadasa Stadium

AAP

Tasmania expect Kuhnemann to play through bowling tests

Matt Kuhnemann is expected to return to cricket with Tasmania as he prepares for scientific testing on his bowling action after being reported in Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

Charith Asalanka stars in Sri Lanka's 49-run win over Australia in first ODI

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka staged a remarkable comeback to stun world champions Australia with a 49-run victory in the first ODI in Colombo on Wednesday, powered by a brilliant century from captain Charith Asalanka.

The Independent UK

Australia spin star Matt Kuhnemann reported for suspected illegal bowling action

Kuhnemann starred in Australia’s recent 2-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka but will now have his action investigated

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