Starmer Turns His Attention To Ukraine (Or Tries To)

Zelenksy comes to parliament, as Trump hits out at Starmer (again).

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India Stars Face Big ICC Snub Despite T20 WC Triumph. Pakistan Star Rewarded

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan, the USA's Shadley van Schalkwyk, and England's Will Jacks have been shortlisted for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Player of the Month award for February, following their exceptional performances in the recently concluded Men's T20 World Cup. Farhan emerged as the leading run-scorer at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, delivering a sensational batting display for Pakistan throughout February. The right-handed opener broke the record for most runs in a single edition of the tournament, surpassing Virat Kohli's previous mark of 319 runs in 2014. Farhan amassed 383 runs at an impressive strike rate of 160.25, averaging 76.60.

The Pakistan batter also recorded two centuries during the tournament, becoming the first player to score multiple tons in a single Men's T20 World Cup edition, with his hundreds coming against Namibia and Sri Lanka. His prolific run-scoring was instrumental in helping Pakistan reach the Super 8s, though they narrowly missed out on a semi-final berth.

Shadley van Schalkwyk was a key performer with the ball for the USA during their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. The right-arm pacer claimed 13 wickets, ranking among the tournament's top wicket-takers.

Van Schalkwyk made an immediate impact, taking four wickets in the USA's opener against co-hosts India. He repeated his 4/25 figures in the group-stage clash against Pakistan at the Wankhede. Beyond his wicket-taking, he stood out for his disciplined bowling, conceding just 7.76 runs per over.

England's Will Jacks was a vital all-round contributor in their run to the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. He scored 194 crucial runs at a strike rate of 173.21 and took 11 wickets at an economy of just over eight.

Jacks became the first player to win four Player of the Match awards in a single Men's T20 World Cup edition. His standout performances in the Super 8s, including matches against co-hosts Sri Lanka and New Zealand, helped England finish at the top of Group 2.

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Americanswers… on 5Live! Will Trump lose his MAGA base over Iran?

And should the US have been better prepared over the Strait of Hormuz?

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Liverpool have been here far too often this season. Another late, late goal costing them points as they drew 1-1 with struggling Tottenham.

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'Shot at history passes Scotland by amid Irish ferocity'

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"Missiles, Drones Flying Over Us": LPG-Laden Indian Tanker Stuck Near Hormuz

An Indian ship with 34 crew members has been stranded for several days near the Strait of Hormuz as Iran, engaged in battle with the US and Israel, has blocked it. The tanker -- under the command of Captain Virendra Vishwakarma -- is loaded with enough LPG to fill 3.6 million domestic gas cylinders. With missiles and drones regularly flying past, the Captain and crew have been calling desperately for help.

The vessel had departed from the Mina Al Ahmadi port in Kuwait, bound for the Deendayal Kandla Port in Gujarat. The restrictions imposed on this maritime route since February 28 have brought the ship to a halt. It is now anchored in the Mina Saqr port area near the UAE, awaiting its turn to proceed.

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In an emotional message sent from the ship, Captain Virendra has described the terrifying scene unfolding around them. 

"Missiles and drones are flying directly over us. Sirens are blaring everywhere, and every moment feels as though something terrible could happen. We are simply waiting for the Indian Navy's protective escort so that we may return safely to our homeland," his message read.

Back in Mumbai's Dahisar, Vishwakarma's family is living under in fear. His wife, Nilpa Vishwakarma, said she has not slept for several nights. Their 10-year-old son, Vedansh, and 12-year-old daughter, Nirvi, are anxiously waiting for their father's return. 

Due to the lack of internet connectivity, they have not been able to connect regularly -- a situation that has only heightened their anxiety.

The ship has only 60 days' supply of rations left. 

The shipping company, GESCO, along with the concerned ministry, remains in constant contact with the Indian Navy.

The Captain and his family now have a singular demand: that the Indian Navy intervene as soon as possible and safely bring them home.

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