The Warrnambool Moyne and District Cricket Association is welcoming back English import Jack Burnham for another season with the Northern Raiders. The talented top-order batter dominated the 2022-23 campaign before a broken leg ended his season early, and he is now ready to continue his success in the upcoming premier division opening round clash. With a strong record of 930 runs and three centuries in all formats, Burnham's return is a major boost for the Raiders and their hopes for a successful season ahead.
The northern derby between RC Lens and LOSC is set to unfold on Saturday evening in Ligue 1's 9th round. Both teams are undefeated and well-ranked, with Lens boasting a strong defense under the guidance of their new coach, Will Still. However, they will face competition from a dynamic Lille side who will have to battle an electrifying atmosphere at the Stade Bollaert. Don't miss this exciting matchup between two contenders for the top of the Ligue 1 table.
Following a terror incident in Ankara, Turkey has launched two days of strikes in northern Iraq and northern Syria. The attack, which killed five people and injured 22, prompted the Turkish defense ministry to conduct airstrikes against Kurdish militant targets. While no one has claimed responsibility for the attack, the Turkish interior minister stated that the two perpetrators were killed during the strike.
South Korea announced on Monday that North Korea has started preparations to blow up symbolic inter-Korean roads in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula, signaling a further deterioration of relations between the two countries. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent efforts to cut ties with South Korea and designate them as the "principal enemy" could lead to the destruction of these roads as early as Monday. This comes after North Korea's Defense Ministry threatened to "open fire" on South Korea in response to alleged drone flights over North Korean territory. However, experts believe a preemptive strike by North Korea is unlikely given the military imbalance between the two Koreas and the U.S. tensions. This is seen as a ploy by North Korea to create unity and leverage in future negotiations with the U.S.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated further as Israel has launched a ground invasion in southern Lebanon against the armed group. This marks a significant escalation in the long-running conflict and has raised concerns about a potential regional war. Despite facing heavy blows from Israel, including the killing of its leader, Hezbollah remains defiant and continues to fire rockets into northern Israel. The Israeli military says the operation is aimed at ensuring the safe return of displaced residents near the border, but there are fears that this could be the beginning of a wider campaign against the group.
In a significant escalation of the year-long war between Israel and its Iranian-backed adversaries, Israeli ground forces have crossed into southern Lebanon. This move comes after weeks of heavy airstrikes by Israel targeting Hezbollah, including the killing of its longtime leader. The Israeli military claims the ground raids are a response to the continuous rocket attacks by Hezbollah on northern Israel. This is the first time since 2006 that Israel and Hezbollah have engaged in ground combat.
In an airstrike on Beirut, the Israeli military has announced the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. With intense rocket fire by the group into northern Israel, the Israeli defense forces targeted dozens of Hezbollah sites in eastern and southern Lebanon, ultimately resulting in Nasrallah's death. This strike comes as Israel's retaliation for the continued aggression and violence from Hezbollah.
While Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine continues to develop, forecasters are warning residents along the northern and eastern Gulf Coast to start preparing for a possible hurricane. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the storm with the help of the Hurricane Hunters. Although it is too early for specific predictions, residents are advised to prepare for potential storm surge, heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous conditions. The National Weather Service Tallahassee states that the next named storm, Helene, may arrive on Thursday or Friday. Spaghetti models and top-performing models are being used to make accurate forecasts.
Shares of leading NBFC Northern Arc Capital received a strong response from investors, with its IPO being oversubscribed 110.71 times on the closing day. The shares made a strong debut on the NSE and BSE, listing at a premium of 33% to the issue price. Zee Business Managing Editor Anil Singhvi advises investors to keep a stop loss of Rs 330, while also discussing the company's diversified business model and successful fundraising from anchor investors. Readers can stay updated on this and more business news through Zee Business's various platforms.
The UEFA Nations League, the international football tournament designed to replace friendlies, has returned for its fourth edition. In Group B2, England and the Republic of Ireland are set to face each other in Dublin, while Scotland begins their campaign in League A against Portugal after a heartbreaking loss to Poland. Northern Ireland has already secured a victory in League C, defeating Luxembourg, while debutants Wales, led by new manager Craig Bellamy, face Turkey and Montenegro in Group B.