A resurgent Marnus Labuschagne scored his fourth century in five innings to further press his case for a recall to Australia’s side for the Ashes.
The 31-year-old batter scored 159 on day two of Queensland’s Sheffield Shield match against South Australia, which follows scores of 130 and 105 in Australia’s domestic 50-over competition and 160 in the previous round of red-ball matches.
Labuschagne, who has scored 11 hundreds in 58 Tests, was dropped for Australia’s three-Test series against West Indies this summer after a poor run of form.
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A return to form for Labuschagne would not entirely solve the issues Australia have around their batting line-up for the first Test against England at Perth on 21 November.
He was pushed up to open in his most recent Test – the World Test Championship final defeat by South Africa in which he returned scores of 17 and 22 – but has been batting at his previous position of number three for Queensland.
Were he to return at number three, the position he has scored all of his Test hundreds, Australia would still be looking for at least one opener.
Twenty-year-old Sam Konstas played in West Indies but managed only 50 runs across six innings. Though he scored a century for Australia A in India last month he has not passed 50 in four innings in domestic cricket this season and was dismissed by Scott Boland for a four-ball duck on Wednesday.
Tasmania’s uncapped opener Jake Weatherald, 30, scored a 99-ball 94 on day two of a low-scoring match against Western Australia on Thursday to push his case.
If Labuschagne returned as an opener then it would allow Australia to pick Cameron Green at number three and retain fellow all-rounder Beau Webster in the middle order, though Green only has one fifty in eight innings in that position since being pushed up the order for the Test final against South Africa.
Emily Atack is a master of the soft glam makeup look, and there’s one smudgy cream eyeliner that’s her secret to a smokey eye – and it’s just been slashed to £23
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Emily wore her signature smokey eye for an event(Image: Emily Atack/Instagram)
Rivals star Emily Atack is known for her go-to soft glam makeup look, and her makeup artist Lydia Barnes recently shared exactly how you can copy her signature smokey eye at home. Sharing a close up of Emily’s beauty look from a recent event, Lydia shared there’s only two products you need to recreate the sultry cat eye that Emily is known for.
One is a cool toned brown eyeshadow, like MAC’s Small Eye Shadow in shade Coquette, and the other is a smudgy cream eyeliner. The liner is a key part of the look, and Lydia shared that her favourite pick is Bobbi Brown’s Long-Wear Cream Liner Stick in shade Panther. It’s usually £29.50, but you can currently snap it up at Boots with 20% off, bringing it down to £23.60.
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The Bobbi Brown liner is the perfect choice for creating the look, with its creamy texture making it easy to blend. It also has a sharp point that allows you to still be precise and defined, so you can play around with your eye makeup.
Lydia advised the best way to get Emily’s look is by taking a small brush and using it to smudge the eyeliner out before it sets, creating that soft, diffused look that still has depth. The Long-Wear Cream Liner Stick is also waterproof, non-creasing, non-flaking, non-smudging and doesn’t settle for up to 24 hours, so once your look is in place it won’t budge.
It even comes with a built in sharpener so you can keep it on point on the go. A similar creamy liner is Zoeva’s Velvet Love Eyeliner Pencil which is slightly more affordable at £18.50. It also comes in 18 different shades, and various finishes including matte, metallic and glitter.
However the Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Liner Stick Emily uses has been a hit with beauty fans at Boots. One said: “A firm favourite of mine and makeup bag must have! Gives beautiful results and is buildable so you can achieve the look you want.”
Another praised: “Really does stay put, the best eyeliner I’ve ever used.”
One found the sticking power a little too good, saying: “Having a real problem with removing the glitter particles. It’s very easy to spread when removing, and being a contact lens wearer I’m very wary of eye infections. In fact the morning after using this pencil one of my eyes was puffy underneath. Very disappointing as I’ve bought two and love the colours but value my eyes more! A very expensive mistake.”
However another had the opposite issue: “I didn’t find this eyeshadow stick long lasting, the formula is buttery and does not really set for me and runs off my eyelids quite fast and also the stock itself broke off quite soon after purchasing.”
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On the other hand, other shoppers found the Long-Wear Cream Liner Stick super long lasting, with one even writing: “This eyeliner is long lasting with a good pigment. My only issue is that I find it hard to sharpen into a point and therefore can’t manage a winged eye with it. It did last a full day by the pool in summer in Dubai so it’s definitely one to take to hotter climes.”
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show came back for a second consecutive year with an all female powerful performing line-up, and this year had a lot of diversity. Angels, gather up.
The annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show made a comeback on October 15, and the Angels put on their wings to walk for one of the most talked-about events of the year.
The fashion show was streamed on Amazon Prime Video and multiple social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. It featured many familiar faces, including Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Candice Swanepoel, as well as Gigi and Bella Hadid.
It also welcomed new faces like pro-athlete Angel Reese, Barbie Ferreira, and Emily Ratajkowski.
As per its performers, VS didn’t disappoint at all. Bringing a mixture of different genres, the night had a bit of pop, K-pop, reggaetón and R&B. Curious about their names? Keep reading to find out.
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Christmas jumpers have had a stylish upgrade thanks to River Island’s latest collaboration with Nephthys Illustrated, and they’re already selling fast
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River Island has just dropped a Christmas jumper collection with artist Nephthys Illustrated(Image: River Island )
Forget flashing reindeer and jingling bells. River Island has just dropped a Christmas jumper collection that’s changing the game for festive style. The high street retailer has teamed up with artist Nephthys Illustrated (for another year) for an exclusive range of winter knits and silky pyjamas that are probably the chicest we’ve seen this season.
The collection swaps out the usual novelty designs for elevated, hand-drawn illustrations and fun colour palettes that still have that Christmas vibe but in a wearable way. Think vibrant reds, festive motifs, and statement prints you’ll want to wear all festive season.
Whether you’re heading to a work party, a family lunch or just want to look stylish in the lead up to Christmas, these knits tick all the right boxes…
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Nephthys Red Doodle Christmas Cardigan
Shop it for £64
Proving to be the most popular in the drop (with only a few sizes left!), this stylish doodle cardigan feature a chic scarf detailing that is right on trend for 2025.
Team with simple denim jeans or a satin midi skirt to win Christmas Jumper Day this year.
Nephthys Cream Faux Fur Collar Cardigan
Shop it for £69
If bright colours or loud prints aren’t your style, this cream cardi with a faux fur collar will right up your street. More minimalist that some of the other knits in the colour, this cardigan still has that festive, cosy feel thanks to the collar, but feels a bit more timeless.
Nephthys Orange Apres Spritz Cardigan
Shop it for £64
Bright, playful, and definitely festive, this vibrant stripe knit is the perfect gift for any ski or apres-ski lover in your life. It will look just as chic on the slopes as it would at a Christmas dinner.
Nephthys Red Dear Santa Jumper
Shop it for £54
This eye-catching checkerboard jumper brings a fun pop of colour to festive dressing, and its ideal for maximalist dressers. Plus, we’re loving the pink and red colour combination this year.
Nephthys Green Satin Striped Pyjama Set and Nephthys Satin Spot Print Pyjama Set
Shop the stripes for £46 and spots for £46
Fancy pyjamas seem to be rising in popularity this year, and we can’t get enough of the satin ones in this drop. With a soft sheen and playful stripe or polka designs, these are the kinds of pjs you could get away with wearing outside the house. Just pop on a long wool coat and a pair of heels.
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After more festive buys? Sainsbury’s Tu Clothing has recently released new Christmas pyjama designs and the latest matching sets have been labelled “adorable”. From fun festive graphics to alpine ski scenes and traditional checks, the collection has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to prep your Christmas Eve pjs or want something cosy to wear in the lead-up to the 25th.
Kevin Federline is set to release his own book where he exposes details about his marriage with singing sensation Britney Spears, but the Toxic singer has now hit back
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Britney has released a statement(Image: Getty Images)
Britney Spears has expressed her fury over Kevin Federline’s accusations about her. The mum-of-two has hit back via a statement on her Instagram page amid further fall out between the pair.
This comes after the father of her children has told how he was scared that Britney would die without receiving help. Kevin is set to release his own book, You Thought You Knew, on October 21 where he discusses his marriage to the superstar and raising their sons.
It seems that Britney has finally enough as she has expressed that some of what Kevin has said is untrue and is determined to set the record straight. They are parents to Sean Preston, now 20, and Jayden James, 19. The dancer has detailed the struggle he went through co-parenting with Britney during and after her pop career.
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Bedroom knife claims
Kevin has claimed that Britney watched her sons sleep with knives in her hands . He claimed on multiple occasions their sons Sean and Jayden would wake up to discover their mum watching them.
He said she would then leave the room without any explanation of what she was doing. In an extract from his memoir You Thought You Knew, Kevin wrote: “They would awaken sometimes at night to find her standing silently in the doorway, watching them sleep – ‘Oh, you’re awake?’ – with a knife in her hand.
“Then she’d turn around and pad off without explanation.” Britney’s son’s have not individually confirmed whether this is true or not.
Kevin worries about Britney’s safety
In another section of the book shared Kevin discussed his worry that “something bad” could happen to his ex-wife. He said: “The truth is, this situation with Britney feels like it’s racing toward something irreversible.
“It’s become impossible to pretend everything’s OK. From where I sit, the clock is ticking, and we’re getting close to the 11th hour. Something bad is going to happen if things don’t change, and my biggest fear is that our sons will be left holding the pieces.”
Kevin has said he is worried about Britney’s future and hopes that she is surrounded by support as well as their sons. He penned: “Now, more than ever, they need your support. I’ve been their buffer for years, but now it’s bigger than me. It’s time to sound the alarm.”
Potential mother-son relationship
Kevin claimed that all he wants is for his sons to have an “incredible relationship” with their mother. He denied claims that he has ever been against Britney.
He explained that he thinks he has only ever encouraged his sons to have a relationship with Britney but said it is “hard” because of everything that’s happened.
“I’ve only tried to help my sons have an incredible relationship with their mother. And it’s hard because when I really reflect on everything that’s happened – my kids do not know the woman that I married. And I’ve spent two decades trying to bridge that gap,” Kevin wrote.
Britney defends herself
However, Britney has now clapped back and said she has “had enough” of the stories. She has since shared a statement defending herself saying: “The constant gaslighting from my ex husband is extremely hurtful and exhausting. Relationships with teenage boys is complex. I have felt demoralized by this situation and have always asked and almost begged for them to be a part of my life.
“Sadly, they have always witnessed the lack of respect shown by own father for me. They need to take responsibility for themselves. With one son only seeing me for 45 min in the past 5 years and the other with only 4 visits in the past 5 years. I have pride too.
“From now on I will let them know when I am available. Trust me, those white lies in that book, they are going straight to the bank and I am the only one who genuinely gets hurt here.”
Britney reunited with her son Jayden back in June of this year as she also revealed she had bought Jayden a brand new Mercedes AMG SL 63 roadster valued at $187K (£139K). At the time she said: “I will always love them [her boys] and if you really know me, you won’t pay attention to the tabloids of my mental health and drinking.
“I am actually a pretty intelligent woman who has been trying to live a sacred and private life the past 5 years. I speak on this because I have had enough and any real woman would do the same.”
Britney lost full-time custody of her sons back in 2007 after an infamous breakdown during which she shaved her head. She was then only allowed only supervised visits to see her boys, then aged two and one, who went to live with her former husband Kevin.
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She currently has 30 per cent custody but her relationship with her sons became strained after they chose not to attend their mum’s 2022 wedding to US model Sam Asghari. She is now divorced from Sam.
