Thanks for your company and correspondence – we’ve had many excellent emails, more than we could use. The match report will be along shortly, and we’ll be back tomorrow to see what England can save ... ( read original story ...)
England facing heavy defeat against India after succumbing to Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin took another five-for as England were skittled for 134 on the second day in Chennai ... ( read original story ...)
India bowled out for 329, England 39-4 at lunch in 2nd test
India spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel struck crucial blows as England was reduced to 39-4 at lunch on day two of the second test at Chennai. This was ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Vaughan slams deteriorating pitch in India following England batting collapse
With the rapidly-deteriorating day two pitch causing the ball to spit and turn all over the place, England's top and middle order collapsed to leave them 106 for eight at tea after India posted 329. ( read original story ...)
India vs England, second Test day two: live score and latest updates from Chennai
Opener Rohit Sharma smashed 161 while India's other top-order batsmen fell cheaply, helping the home side build to 300-6 on the opening day of the second match against England at Chennai's MA ... ( read original story ...)
WHO investigator claims China refused to hand over key Covid information
There is growing controversy over a World Health Organization investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic after one of its members said China had refused to hand over key data, and the US ... ( read original story ...)
A W.H.O. Researcher on His Trip to China Seeking Origins of the Virus
An interview with Peter Daszak, an animal disease specialist, just after his return from an investigative research mission to Wuhan, the site of the original Covid outbreak, and surrounding areas. ( read original story ...)
China’s Crackdown on Muslims Extends to a Resort Island
The Utsuls of Hainan island were once celebrated by the government for their links to the larger Muslim world. Not anymore. ( read original story ...)
How to rein in China without risking war is the issue Biden must address
The US leader has taken a tough line with president Xi Jinping, raising concerns about trade, Taiwan, Hong Kong and alleged genocide in Xinjiang ... ( read original story ...)
Israel launches 154-mln-USD plan to support disabled people amid COVID-19
Israel's Ministry of Finance on Saturday announced a new program to support disabled people during the coronavirus crisis, Trend reports citing Xinhua. The total amount of the program stands at half a ... ( read original story ...)