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In Lahore, England beat Sri Lanka by 55 runs in a dead-rubber ODI of the series. Ben Duckett hit a career-best 167, while Pawan Rathnayake's 118 could not save Sri Lanka, who failed to chase the 387-run target.
Otabek YusupovThe first joint report by the regulators showed that the environmental performance of England's water companies declined again last year: eight of the nine companies received ratings of 'poor' or 'requires improvement', with only Severn Trent earning the highest rating. At the same time, the companies maintained high drinking water quality.
Aziz KarimovAhead of the final men's Rugby League World Cup group-stage matches, only Australia have guaranteed a semi-final spot. England must beat Papua New Guinea heavily and hope for the right result in the Tonga–Samoa match: a Samoa win would mean England's first ever group-stage exit.
Aziz KarimovIn the ODI in Lahore, Pakistan, trailing during the match (154-9 chasing 242), snatched a one-wicket victory over England thanks to Shadab Khan’s maiden century (113 not out). Haris Rauf struck the winning shot, and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi called the final incredible. England now depend on the results of the remaining matches.
Otabek YusupovIn Rawalpindi Sri Lanka posted 430-8 and beat England, for whom Harry Brook set the record for the fastest ODI double century (202 off 116 balls). Janith Liyanage hit the winning six with a ball to spare. It is the second-highest successful chase in ODI history after South Africa's 435 in 2006.
Sevara AzamovaThe government of England has announced plans: only trained doctors and certain medical professionals will be able to perform liquid BBLs, vampire facials and deep peels; procedures for minors will be banned, with offenders facing fines of up to £4,000. Consultations will take place before the bill is introduced to parliament in spring 2027.
Javlon TursunovIn Rawalpindi, Pakistan beat England by 87 runs in a tri-nation ODI series match. Arafat Minhas made his maiden half-century innings (59 off 58 balls) and recorded a career-best bowling return of 6-40, while Hasan Nawaz scored 79 off 74 balls. Pakistan posted 302-9, England — 215 in 38.4 overs.
Sevara AzamovaThe NHS Alliance said maternity care in England is 'not fit for purpose' and poses safety risks: a shortage of specialists, a rise in caesarean sections and outdated buildings. Small maternity units delivering 1,500–2,000 births a year may have to close. A government taskforce must deliver reforms, the Department of Health said.
Otabek YusupovDame Rachel de Souza presented the Childhood Lottery report, arguing that children's living conditions in England depend on where they live — a 'postcode lottery'. The report records differences in access to mental health care, attainment, safety and dentistry that are not explained by poverty alone. It proposes minimum service standards and an emergency fund.
Otabek YusupovThe government of England has given local authorities new powers to tackle antisocial behaviour on buses: fines of up to £100 for loud music, littering, vaping and threats. A nationwide campaign for rail passengers, 'share the carriage, not the noise', is also being launched. The campaign is backed by unions and Transport Focus, but the opposition and experts doubt enforcement.
Aziz KarimovEngland unexpectedly lost 12:30 to Tonga in Perth — their first-ever defeat to the Tongans. Coach Brian McDermott, after his debut match, said the team is 'moving in the right direction', but to reach the semi-finals England now need Tonga to beat Samoa on 1 November, and must themselves beat Papua New Guinea and France by a large points margin.
Bekzod NazarovA growing number of schools in England are introducing two-week autumn half-term breaks instead of one week. Parents view the change differently: some struggle with expensive childcare, others save on holidays. Teachers mostly support the reform, noting a drop in sickness absence.
Otabek YusupovThe Environment Agency declared a severe drought in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East and West Sussex after a record-hot summer and the driest April–September in more than a century. Key reservoirs Wimbleball and Ardingly are only 14.9% and 19.4% full. According to the minister, more than 80% of England is in drought status, affecting around 50 million people; hosepipe bans are in force.
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