England vs India: Sophie Ecclestone leads fightback on day one of historic Lord's Test

England v India, one-off Test, Lord's

India 285 (74.5 overs): Mandhana 83; Ecclestone 3-68

England 21-1 (11 overs): Bouchier 17*; Gaud 1-8

England trail by 264 runs

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Sophie Ecclestone became England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts fought back late on day one against India of the first women's Test at Lord's.

Ecclstone claimed 3-68, to move above Katherine Sciver-Brunt with 338 wickets, as India were bowled out for 285 after Nat Sciver-Brunt surprisingly chose to bowl first in scorching conditions.

Hospital workers wounded in Israeli drone attack on Gaza’s Kamal Adwan

Palestinian Health Ministry describes attack as part of Israel’s ‘systematic targeting of health facilities’.

Published On 10 Jul 2026

An Israeli drone attack on a hospital in northern Gaza injured staff members, despite a “ceasefire” being in place, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

The attack on Friday was at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya. At least three people were hurt in the courtyard and three others nearby, medical sources said.

New 3D COF structure could help tune porous materials for batteries and cleanup

Crystalline spiroborate-linked 3D Frameworks
Crystal structure of TCTP-COF. Credit: Yasutomo Segawa

A research team synthesized and determined the structure of a borate-linked 3D crystalline covalent organic framework, TCTP-COF, via electron diffraction for the first time. These findings will help scientists determine the structure-property relationships for other 3D COFs and facilitate their tuning for advanced applications.

Overcoming many of society's biggest challenges requires innovations in materials chemistry to achieve specific goals: carbon sequestration to mitigate climate change, absorbing toxic chemicals for environmental remediation and delivering life-saving compounds to cure disease, for example.

Researchers find simple solution for extending the lifespan of LEDs made from glowing quantum dots

Researchers find a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing quantum dots
QD-LEDs Structure and Properties. Credit: arXiv (2025). DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2509.12597

A new study led by MIT researchers could drive the development of more energy-efficient digital displays—such as flat-screen TVs, augmented and virtual reality headsets, smartphone screens, medical imaging devices and even large-area ambient lighting surfaces—that also generate richer, brighter colors.

Ancient DNA challenges family assumptions in medieval Scandinavian graves

Unusual to share a grave with close relatives in the Middle Ages
Oscar Nilsson collecting information from Lady 56 for the forensic facial reconstruction. Credit: Anders Götherström/ tockholm University, 2026.

When archaeologists find adults and children buried together in medieval graves, it is often assumed that they were members of the same family. A new study from Stockholm University in Science Advances suggests otherwise.

‘Moana’ Director Thomas Kail on Dwayne Johnson’s Live-Action Maui Look and Remaking a Beloved Hit: In Theater, ‘We Do Revivals All the Time’

Back in 2015, when “Hamilton” was the toast of Broadway, director Thomas Kail always knew where to find the musical’s creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda when he wasn’t on stage.

“I would hear something coming from the dressing room, and I was like, ‘Is he writing ‘Moana‘ again?'” Kail says.

Indeed, Miranda was using his downtime on “Hamilton” to compose the soundtrack for Disney’s 2016 animated adventure “Moana,” which includes such memorable tunes as “How Far I’ll Go” and “You’re Welcome.” In between rehearsals, Kail remembers Miranda recruiting cast members like Phillipa Soo to record demos of songs before sending them off to the studio.

Steam makes 3 games 100% free to play until July 13 including one that's truly great

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Is now the time you finally get into Ark?

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While Steam users are quite used to an ample supply of cheap and discounted games, as well as games that are completely free, Valve's storefront also offers games that are free for a limited time. This weekend, until July 13, three games are free to play on Steam, including the early-access dino-survival game Ark: Survival Ascended and one of the best city builders we've ever played.

Wimbledon 2026 results: Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to set up Alexander Zverev final

Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced a devastating display to end Novak Djokovic's latest bid for a standalone record 25th Grand Slam title and reach the Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev.

Just as he did at this stage last year, Sinner produced a display of power and precision to deny Djokovic in his pursuit of equalling Roger Federer's record eight men's singles titles at the All England Club.

Sinner did not offer a break point until midway through the third set but dismissed the 39-year-old Djokovic's only opportunity with an ace before going on to win 6-4 6-4 6-4.

Man City: Rico Lewis on faith, football and tackling homelessness

Man City's Lewis on faith, football and helping the homeless

Rico Lewis clapping his hands during a Manchester City match, wearing the club's light blue shirtImage source, Getty Images

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Manchester City's Rico Lewis and local rapper Nemzzz have joined forces to raise money for homelessness charities

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Manchester City midfielder Rico Lewis describes himself as a man of faith who is proud of his Christian beliefs, but this wasn't always the case.

Police arrest man on suspicion of Ann Widdecombe’s murder

A man is being held on suspicion of the murder of the former MP Ann Widdecombe as political leaders across the spectrum express shock and horror at her alleged killing.

Widdecombe’s body was found with “serious injuries” by the ambulance service at her home in Haytor, Devon, at 11.40am on Thursday, Devon and Cornwall police said.

Earlier on Friday, the force said it was seeking a white male in connection with the death but later confirmed a 26-year-old white British national had been arrested at an address in Newton Abbot, less than 10 miles from Widdecombe’s home. He remained in police custody while inquiries continued.