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The youngest person to umpire an international cricket match is celebrating after achieving a double distinction in her BTec course.Scarlett Hale, 19, made history last year when she umpired eight matches during the international Kwibuka Women’s T20 tournament in Rwanda, including the opening and final fixture.She has been involved in cricket for 11 years and turned her hand to umpiring after an injury hampered her professional playing ambitions.The sportswoman joined Millfield School in Street, Somerset, in year 10 as a day student and has now achieved a double distinction in BTec enterprise and entrepreneurship.Miss Hale, formerly of Hampshire, paid tribute...

Youngest international cricket umpire celebrates BTec double distinction

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MI Cape Town has burst out with the SA20 2025 season with the signing of England star all-rounder Ben Stokes. Indeed, it is going to be a massive change the franchise is looking at after being at the bottom of the table in both seasons. Alongside Stokes, Azmatullah Omarzai is another big name from Afghanistan due to feature in the squad as it aims to revamp the performance for MI Cape Town.

MI Cape Town Recruits Ben Stokes for SA20 2025

England fast bowler Gus Atkinson will miss the final of The Hundred to ensure he is fresh for next week's first Test against Sri Lanka.

Atkinson misses Hundred final as ECB takes no risks

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The New Zealand opener turned down a central contract last week, and will appear in the BBL

Finn Allen set for two-year Perth Scorchers deal

Perth (Australia) (AFP) – South Africa once again overpowered Australia in the Rugby Championship on Saturday with a 30-12 victory in wet and slippery conditions at Optus Stadium. The two-time reigning World Cup champions scored the game's only four tries in front of 58,197 fans, many supporting the Springboks...

South Africa again overwhelm Australia in Rugby Championship

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(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

The White House says a new round of talks aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war has resumed in Doha and is expected to run into Friday. A Palestinian official said Hamas would not take part in talks but that its senior officials, who reside in Qatar, were ready to discuss any proposals from the mediators, as they have in past rounds.

🔴 Live: Israel president condemns 'pogrom' after deadly settler attack in West Bank

Certain zodiac signs dread being single. They are emotional and like communicating with their partners. Yet, some signs aren’t lucky in love. They take long to find a suitable partner and start a new relationship. However, August 17 is a memorable day for three lonely zodiac signs who will fall in love shortly.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Loneliness Ends on August 17, 2024

The Mediterranean Sea reached its highest temperature on record of 28.90C Thursday, breaking the record from July 2023, Spanish researchers said. On top of endangering many fish species, overheating of the sea prevents the air from cooling at night and encourages heatwaves.

Mediterranean Sea temperature reaches record high

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

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Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

Russia began evacuating thousands more people from its border regions on Thursday (August 15) after Ukraine said it was advancing deeper into the country in a lightning incursion. FRANCE 24's Rob Parsons gives us his analysis.

Ukraine's incursion in Kursk region: What is Kyiv's goal?

Burnley crushed Cardiff 5-0 on Saturday as Scott Parker marked his first home game in charge with a stylish victory that underlined his team's Championship promotion credentials. The Clarets built on their impressive 4-1 win at Luton in their first game of the season with another swaggering performance at Turf...

Championship roundup: 5-goal Burnley make promotion statement

London (AFP) – As a marine commando, Michael Chandler knew all about daunting missions, but in his new role of Ravenmaster at the Tower of London, legend would have it that the survival of the United Kingdom now rests in his hands. King Charles II, who reigned from 1660...

At Tower of London, survival of UK in hands of new Ravenmaster

Indian doctors said Friday (August 16) they would increase nationwide protests and strikes after the rape and murder of a colleague, a brutal killing that has focused outrage on the chronic issue of violence against women. Anger over the crime showed no signs of dying down a week after the 31-year-old doctor was found dead on a blood-soaked mattress in the medical college where she worked in the eastern city of Kolkata. Faye D'Souza, a journalist based in Mumbai, tells us more.

India: Protests grow over the rape and murder of a doctor

German mayors are urging the federal government to release cash to restore air-raid shelters used during the Second World War. Around 600 of the 2,000 bunkers built over the past 80 years still exist, but they've been neglected for years. The German government is currently working on a new civil protection programme. But some people are now turning to private bunker builders to protect themselves in case of war.

Germany: The rebirth of bunkers

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

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Markram, Verreynne put South Africa in charge of 2nd Test

Providence (Guyana) (AFP) – Half-centuries by Aiden Markram at the top of the innings and Kyle Verreynne at the end of the day put South Africa...

Markram, Verreynne put South Africa in charge of 2nd Test

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