The senior England cricket teams have had a year full of ups and downs.
In Australia in 2025, both the men’s and women’s teams lost to the Ashes, but there were also some memorable moments.
Published On 30 Dec 2025
A Saudi-led coalition reported to Yemen’s Mukalla port, where it reported what it described as foreign military support for southern separatists, hours later, that Saudi Arabia had declared its national security as a “red line” it would defend.
The United Arab Emirates, which purportedly supports separatists, will take the necessary steps to maintain bilateral relations between the Gulf Arab countries, the Saudi Foreign Ministry stated in a statement on Tuesday.
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Days after warning the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) group against conducting military action in Hadramout province, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen conducted a “limited military operation” at Mukalla port.
According to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the coalition air forces conducted the military operation, which included unloaded weapons and vehicles.
Two ships entered Mukalla port on Saturday and Sunday without the coalition’s permission, according to a spokesman for Turki al-Malki, without the permission of the coalition’s representative, and without their tracking devices had been removed.
Rashad al Alimi, the head of Yemen’s presidential council supported by Saudi Arabia, stated on Tuesday that all United Arab Emirates forces must leave Yemen within 24 hours.
The coalition air forces conducted a limited military operation this morning targeting weapons and combat vehicles that had been loaded from the two ships at the port of al-Mukalla, according to SPA.
According to two sources, the strike specifically targeted the dock where the cargo was being unloaded, according to Reuters news agency. The coalition emphasized that the operation was carried out in accordance with international humanitarian law and that there were no casualties or collateral damage.
Following an earlier this month offensive by the STC against Yemeni government troops supported by the coalition, the STC made the situation even more tense.
Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud stated on X that the government should “peacefully hand over” two regional governorates. In addition, Marco Rubio, the secretary of state of the United States, urged “restraint and continued diplomacy in order to arrive at a lasting solution.”
The Saudi-led coalition that intervened in Yemen in 2015 to combat the Houthis initially supported the STC, but the group later vowed to establish self-government in southern Yemen. The STC has controlled southern territories excluding Houthi areas under a Saudi-backed power-sharing arrangement since 2022, which has previously received assistance from the United Arab Emirates.
Nathan Broadhead believes that his quest for a play-off double with Wrexham and Wales in 2026 is increasing in consistency.
The 27-year-old put together a strong performance in a 5-3 thriller win over Sheffield United on December 26 before scoring the opener in a 2-1 victory over Preston North End.
And now that 2025 has come to an impressive conclusion, Broadhead claims to have lofty goals in mind.
He expressed his hope for Wrexham, “I think play-offs would be amazing, but there’s still a long way to go.”
During Wales’ 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, Broadhead scored against both Belgium and North Macedonia.
In the play-off semi-finals at Cardiff City Stadium on March 26, he is now hoping to play a crucial role under Craig Bellamy, with Italy or Northern Ireland hosting the winner of that match five days later.
“I’m anticipating that,” she said. We can hopefully get through, Broadhead said, and I’m buzzing for that.
As Preston’s top scorer turned provider, as Kieffer Moore netted his fifth Wrexham goal of the season from the penalty spot at Stok Cae Ras.
Given that the Lilywhites were under more pressure in the second half, according to the 17-cap international, his side had to display a number of different qualities to win.
“I didn’t anticipate him (Moore) crossing it, but thanks to my effort, I did the defender and, thankfully, my header went in,” said Broadhead.
“I’m puffed up that we received three points. I believed that while the first half went well, the second half saw some back-to-wall action.
“But obviously we won,” that is the key phrase.
Broadhead, who has started seven of Wrexham’s previous 10 league games and has started just two of the first 13 since moving from Ipswich Town, believes he is better suited to his current position.
“I believe the position I’m playing suits me better. He explained that I enjoy playing the left side number 10.
Fans of Taylor Swift’s revelations that the global pop star has written several songs under an unidentified pseudonym have left them perplexed.
People frequently use pseudonyms, especially celebrities, if they want to avoid getting recognized for their work or stay anonymous. For instance, Stephen King, the author who used the pen name Joe Hill, claimed that he hid his true identity early in his career because he wanted to succeed more based on his own merit than his connection to his father, while his publishers claimed he was writing “too many books.” Tim Bergling also used the pseudonym DJ Avicii from Sweden while performing.
Taylor Swift, a singer who writes songs for other artists under pseudonyms, is no exception. The singer of Shake It Off is well-known for her heartfelt and sincere songwriting, frequently incorporating her own life and love. Not everyone realizes, however, that she also wrote songs for various singers.
Swift previously dated Scottish DJ Calvin Harris between 2015 and 2016. Fans later learned the pair had collaborated on a hit song for another chart-topping singer while their breakup was messy, including several harsh social media posts and tabloid revelations. Swift and Sjöberg co-wrote the song while the pair were at first dating.
Together, they wrote the song This Is What You Came For, which was released in 2016. Fans are still shocked to learn this fact despite the fact that the song has been around for nine years. One fan even shared their revelation on Reddit.
“Taylor used to use a pseudonym, Nils Sjöberg, when she wrote music for other artists, the person wrote in the Reddit post. “I looked into the real Nils Sjöberg, wondering why she chose him specifically, and as it turns out, he was a poet,”
Additionally, the post included screenshots from Wikipedia that suggested the Swedish officer and poet Nils Sjöberg could be referred to by the pseudonym Nils Sjöberg.
The Bard, The Atheist, The Farmer, and Immortality, which the Reddit user later pointed out are similar to the titles of the songs on Swift’s 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department, were the poet’s most well-known works’ names, according to them.
Given that “The Alchemy, “The Bolter,” and “The Albatross” have been available so far from The Tortured Poets Department,” the Reddit user said, “I just find it interesting.”
“I just thought this was an intriguing look at what might have been her source of inspiration for this album,” she said. “
Many quickly jumped on the theory’s comments, where they praised the pop star for her clever pseudonym.
One person wrote, “God she’s a genius,” while another person cited a Swift song by saying, “Truly a mastermind,” in reference to the singer.
However, some people disagreed and claimed that the name had a deeper meaning. Taylor Swift has been open about choosing the pseudonym. The names John Smith and John Smith are the most well-known male names in Swedish. “
Published On 30 Dec 2025
Khaleda, who had a long illness, passed away on Tuesday in a Dhaka hospital. She passed away at the age of 80.
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A summary of the response follows:
Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of the nation, expressed “profound sorrow” at the three-time prime minister’s passing. He referred to her as a “symbol of the democratic movement” and said Bangladesh’s struggle for democracy, a multi-party political culture, and the rights of its citizens will stand in the country’s forever memory.
He claimed that her death had left him feeling “deeply saddened and grief-stricken.”
Sheikh Hasina, Khaleda’s long-term political rival, who is still imprisoned in India after being overthrown last year, also offered condolences.
Her contributions to the country were significant and will be remembered for the fact that she was Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and for her work in the fight for democracy. In a post that her Awami League posted online, Hasina wrote that her passing leaves a profound mark on Bangladesh’s political life and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s leadership.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deep sorrow for Khaleda’s passing to her family and the Bangladeshi people.
His words on X, “Her significant contributions to the development of Bangladesh, as well as her important contributions to India-Bangladesh relations,” he wrote.
Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, expressed deep sorrow and compared Zia to a “committed friend of Pakistan.”
He wrote that “her lifelong service to Bangladesh and its growth and development leaves a lasting legacy.” In this challenging time, Bangladesh’s family, friends, and the people of Bangladesh are in our thoughts and prayers.
The US embassy in Dhaka expressed condolences for Zia’s passing.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry issued a gushing statement after PR guru James Holt quit their charity.
James, who appeared in the bombshell Netflix series, Harry & Meghan, stepped down yesterday, stressing it had been a “great privilege” to work with the couple. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex praised the PR professional in their statement to the media, issued in response to the shock departure.
Meghan and Harry’s full tribute reads, “James has been a stellar support for us for nearly ten years.” “We are proud that he will continue to lead various humanitarian trips for us overseas through Archewell Philanthropies,” the couple’s tribute reads in full.
But both parties are yet to disclose the reason for James’ exit, ending his long-standing link with the the charity. He ran the charity Harry set up, the Archewell Foundation, alongside co-executive director Shauna Nep. The departure leaves just one employee at a new entity named Archewell Philanthropies.
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James has reportedly returned to the UK. In response to his resignation, he too gave a positive statement. According to the statement, “I recognized a kindred spirit from the moment I met Meghan: someone who finds joy in difficult circumstances and feels genuine connection with people regardless of circumstance.”
The warm exchange occurs as Archewell transitions. On a $ 146, 000 (£ 108, 000) salary, two other junior administrative staff members, as well as Archewell’s director of programs and operations Kristen Slevin, were reportedly terminated this month.
However, James was the most devoted of the lieutenants, moving to California to work as their PR director before running Archewell, according to Linkedin. Holt was the one who revealed a Palace plot to the Netflix series Harry & Meghan in 2022. He claimed that the goal was to put them in a box or make them irrelevant once people began to notice their popularity.
James will continue to serve as a senior philanthropic advisor to Meghan and Harry, their Archewell Philanthropies, and on their “humanitarian trips overseas in 2026” despite his decision to leave.
However, sources claim that James is upset that Sussexes are going through a transition. He added that he is concerned about how the couple will react to his choice and that he is “very protective” of them.