Australia Women look near-certain to seal a semi-final berth against already-eliminated Pakistan Women in Match 21 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, carrying a 93% win probability with odds of AUS 1.02 vs PAK 14.00.Sophie Molineux’s side have won all three group matches and sit top of Group 1. Meanwhile, Fatima Sana’s Pakistan have lost every fixture and became the first team eliminated from the tournament.Furthermore, the evening fixture unfolds at Headingley, Leeds on Monday, June 23, 2026, at 10:00 PM IST (5:30 PM BST local).AUS-W vs PAK-W Match DetailsDetailsInfoMatchAustralia Women vs Pakistan Women, 21st Match, Group 1, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026DateMonday, June 23, 2026Start Time10:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM BST localVenueHeadingley Cricket Ground, LeedsGroupGroup 1 (Australia, Bangladesh, India, Netherlands, Pakistan, South Africa)Live Streaming (India)Star Sports / JioHotstar app and websiteAUS-W vs PAK-W Match Odds & Win ProbabilityThe market positions Australia at the shortest odds of the entire tournament at just 1.02, which reflects Pakistan’s winless campaign plus Australia’s perfect record.OutcomeOddsImplied ProbabilityAustralia Women to win1.02~98%Pakistan Women to win14.00~7%Win Probability (Model)AUS 93% / PAK 7%Expert callClearly, this shapes up as a total mismatch on paper. However, Fatima Sana’s individual brilliance keeps a tiny door open for Pakistan pride.Headingley Pitch & Leeds Weather ReportHeadingley has offered a balanced surface throughout the tournament, with fast bowlers finding some early movement before batting becomes easier.Moreover, 3 of the last 4 WT20Is played here went to the side batting first. Therefore, the toss-winning captain should opt to bat first and set a target around 165-170, which should prove competitive.Additionally, the pitch assists spinners during the second half of the match, which plays into Australia’s hands given their trio of Molineux, King, and Wareham. Weather looks ideal with clear skies and pleasant temperatures.AUS-W vs PAK-W Head-to-HeadAustralia hold a perfect 10-0 record over Pakistan in Women’s T20Is. Pakistan have never beaten Australia in any T20I format.Source – CricTrackerDetailsInfoAll-Time T20I RecordAustralia 10-0 Pakistan (perfect record)AUS’s WC RecordWon all 3 matches (top of Group 1)PAK’s WC RecordLost all 3 matches (first team eliminated)AUS’s FormW L W W W (last 5 T20Is)PAK’s FormL L L L L (last 5 T20Is)PAK’s Bright SpotFatima Sana: 7 wickets in 3 matchesConsequently, Pakistan carry the burden of never having beaten Australia plus a five-match losing streak. Therefore, anything other than a dominant Australian win would rank as one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.AUS-W vs PAK-W Predicted Playing XIsHere are Predicted Playing XI for both Teams:Australia Women (AUS-W)Beth Mooney (WK), Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux (C), Nicola Carey, Alana King, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton.Pakistan Women (PAK-W)Muneeba Ali (WK), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Saira Jabeen, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (C), Tuba Hassan, Tasmia Rubab, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.AUS-W vs PAK-W Probable Best PerformersHere are probable Best Performers from both Teams:Probable Best Batter: Beth MooneyBeth Mooney has formed an excellent opening partnership with Georgia Voll and remains the tournament’s leading run-scorer favourite.Moreover, the left-hander’s ability to anchor an innings plus accelerate through the gears makes her a nightmare for Pakistan’s bowling unit. Consequently, a Mooney half-century looks very much on the cards.Probable Best Bowler: Fatima SanaFatima Sana has been Pakistan’s standout performer with 7 wickets in 3 matches and finishes as their best bowler in every fixture.Additionally, the captain’s all-round value has made her Pakistan’s most likely wicket-taking threat throughout the tournament. Therefore, her spell against Mooney and Perry becomes the only genuine contest within this contest.Australia X-Factor: Kim GarthKim Garth has led the pace attack effectively throughout the tournament and brings genuine swing plus accuracy that has troubled every top order she has bowled to.Furthermore, Headingley’s surface offers early movement that suits Garth’s disciplined style. As a result, a 3-wicket haul from the Irish-born seamer could wrap up Pakistan’s innings well before the 20th over.AUS-W vs PAK-W Top Player BetsThe following value-led markets going into the Headingley fixture, based on tournament form.AspectSelectionReasoningFeatured BetAyesha Zafar under 12.5 runsAvg under 11 in tournament; under 12 in 5 of last 6 (odds 1.85)Featured BetFatima Sana best PAK bowlerBest bowler in every PAK match; 7 wkts in 3 (odds 3.95)Top AUS BatterBeth MooneyLeading run-scorer favourite; excellent with VollMost WicketsKim GarthLed AUS pace attack; Headingley suits swingNote: Odds vary across platforms and shift through the day. Always check the live price on your provider of choice before placing any wager.Suggested Reads:AUS-W vs PAK-W Match PredictionAustralia Women look near-certain to win at 93% win probability, largely because their perfect 3-0 group record, 10-0 all-time head-to-head, and world-class squad depth leave zero room for an upset against an already-eliminated Pakistan side.Projected scores point to a completely one-sided affair. Australia look set for 170-185 batting first, while Pakistan could struggle to post more than 110-125 given their consistent batting failures.Mooney’s class plus Australia’s spin trio tilt the scales entirely toward the six-time champions. However, Fatima Sana’s 7 tournament wickets show Pakistan can at least compete in one department, which may produce a moment or two worth watching.Disclaimer: Predictions and betting tips rely on form, conditions, and recent results. 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Impact of EU vote still being felt in ‘Brexit capital’ Stoke-on-Trent decade on
Ten years ago the UK saw one of the most important political events in living memory as the country voted to leave the European Union. On June 23, 2016, the EU referendum resulted in a 52 to 48 per cent vote in favour of Brexit, leading to political, social and economic changes that we are still experiencing a decade later.The referendum has been particularly impactful in Stoke-on-Trent – dubbed the ‘Brexit capital of Britain due to the city’s 69.4 per cent Leave vote, one of the highest in the country. London’s political class, which had long overlooked the Potteries, suddenly became interested in ‘left behind’ places like North Staffordshire which had played such a key role in the referendum.Voters in Stoke-on-Trent, which had long been a Labour stronghold, shifted towards the Conservatives in both local and national elections, as ‘Get Brexit Done’ became a winning campaign slogan. And places such as Stoke-on-Trent became the focus of the government’s Levelling Up agenda, with the city securing £56 million of regeneration cash.While Stoke-on-Trent and much of Staffordshire later swung back to Labour, the political earthquake triggered 10 years ago is still continuing.Reform UK, which evolved out of the Brexit Party, has dominated local elections in Staffordshire since since last year, taking over Staffordshire County Council and Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. And several local Tories, including former Stoke-on-Trent MP Jonathan Gullis, have switched to Nigel Farage’s party.Phil Catney, senior lecturer in politics at Keele University, believes these ruptures are continuing due to the politicians’ failure to tackle the underlying issues that led to the Brexit vote, such as inequality and economic changes over the last 50 years. He says that in some ways these problems have actually got worse as a result of Brexit.Dr Catney said: “We haven’t had honest conversations in Britain about why our economy is the way it is, why inequality is the way it is, why people have lower life chances if they live in a place like Stoke-on-Trent. And so when you don’t address those issues, or you don’t don’t talk about them properly, that’s when you leave yourself open to political projects that say, ‘Actually, it’s the migrants’ fault, or it’s the EU’s fault.’ “Populists see people’s grievances and they give them an easy answer on who to blame.”The EU had its problems, but there was no clear plan on what our economy would look like post-Brexit. The trade deals that have been signed aren’t anywhere near good enough to replace what we lost. Covid masked the impact, but we came out of the pandemic much more slowly than other countries.”And the promise was that after Brexit, migration would be managed. But that’s not what has happened.”On Monday, Keir Starmer became the sixth Prime Minister to be ousted in the decade since the referendum. Dr Catney believes his successor cannot afford to overlook the needs of Brexit-voting areas like the Potteries.He said: “The British state has never really had a very good regional policy to target de-industrialised places like Stoke-on-Trent. We have attracted some hi-tech industries into the city, but we’re not growing at the same rate as the superstar cities to our north and south, and people feel that.”If the government’s really want to try and deal with the issue, they should look at how they can equalise life chances, so you’re not disadvantaged too much by where you live.”Councillor Dan Jellyman, who leads the Reform group on Stoke-on-Trent City Council, was among the local politicians who defected to the party from the Conservatives. He backed the Leave campaign in 2016 and still believes it was the right decision for Stoke-on-Trent and the country as a whole, as it meant ‘having destiny in our own hands’.But he does not think that successive government’s have truly taken advantage of Britain’s departure from the EU. Cllr Jellyman said: “The first impact we saw was the vaccine roll-out, which was the fastest in the world. That was because we were freed from all the European regulations.”We saw the benefits of what we could do, but then we bottled it, and basically stopped. Both the Conservatives and Labour have failed to realise the benefits of being outside the EU.”In Stoke, our ceramics sector have had problems with high energy costs and cheap imports from the Far East. Coming out of the EU meant we were free from the rules over state support for companies, that say a government can’t favour their own manufacturing industry. We should also have imposed tariffs on imports from the Far East. But we haven’t done that, and ironically Europe has.”We’ve had a lack of vision, and a lack of leadership. We’ve now had six Prime Ministers since the referendum. All of them have failed on leadership.”For many voters, immigration was the key reason why they voted to leave the EU in 2016. But both legal migration and asylum have continued to be major issues since Brexit – small boat crossings increased exponentially after 2020, with more asylum seekers being dispersed to Stoke-on-Trent than most other areas.Cllr Jellyman blames ‘outdated’ human rights laws for successive government’s inability to tackle the small boats issues. But he also criticises Boris Johnson’s government for allowing legal migration to increase post-Brexit, which he sees as another example of the failure to grasp the opportunities of life outside the EU.Alec Sandiford, a Liberal Democrat councillor on Stafford Borough Council, backed Remain in the referendum, and believes that Brexit opened up a ‘Pandora’s box’ that has continued to dominate politics ever since. He does not think leaving the EU has benefited Staffordshire, and thinks it is wrong that politicians who pushed Brexit 10 years ago are still in the ascendancy.Cllr Sandiford said: “The question always frustrated me – do you want to leave, yes or no. It was a lot more complex than that. During the campaign there was a lot of exaggeration and lies, and a lot of division, that is still being used now by the likes of Farage and Reform. But it didn’t actually tackle the core issues of what people were upset about.”People in places like Stoke-on-Trent were told that it was certain people or the EU that were to blame for problems in their area, when really it was successive governments that let them down.”You look at businesses that are struggling with exports, and the hit to the economy. After 10 years, I don’t think we should have another referendum or rejoin, but we certainly need to have closer alignment with Europe.”Cllr Sandiford believes the increase in small boat crossings is a ‘direct consequence’ of the hard Brexit pushed by the likes of Mr Farage, and says those same politicians are now using the issue to ‘stoke up hate and division’. He added: “It just seems to have been a deliberate project to move us towards a more polarised, American-style politics.”
Bedford train crash update with 53 in hospital and eight in critical condition
Eight individuals are battling for survival in hospital following a train collision in Bedfordshire. Over 100 casualties were admitted to hospital and a major incident was declared on Friday (June 19) after two locomotives collided near Elstow in Bedfordshire.Emergency services were alerted shortly after 5.15pm to reports that two East Midlands Railway trains had crashed. Personnel from the British Transport Police (BTP), Bedfordshire Police, National Police Air Service alongside local firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene.
The BTP confirmed this evening that 53 individuals were still receiving hospital treatment on Monday, with eight in a critical state. Authorities acknowledge this figure is “likely to continue to change” as the situation develops.
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Train driver Shaun Burton, 60, perished in the collision. Through police, his relatives expressed: “We are devastated by his loss. Our thoughts are also with those affected by this incident.”
Dave Calfe, general secretary of train driver union Aslef, told the BBC: “We are all heartbroken by the death of Shaun Burton, which leaves a hole in the lives of his family, friends and colleagues that will never be filled.”100 people were hospitalised following the crash(Image: Jamie Lashmar/PA)
Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy, from the BTP, said: “First and foremost, the thoughts of everyone at BTP are with the driver Shaun Burton’s family and colleagues, and all those injured and affected by the collision on Friday.”
Dep Ch Const Cundy went on to state that the investigation is being treated as a “priority” for the BTP, with the senior investigating officer collaborating closely with the Rail Accident Investigation Branch to determine what occurred. He confirmed that personal belongings have been retrieved from the trains.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Friday(Image: PA Wire/PA Images)
The officer added: “Friday evening witnessed an awful incident that presented complexities and challenges for all those who responded. I have been humbled by the actions of passengers and staff who were on the trains, and by the professionalism of our officers, the wider emergency services and partners.
“The recovery operation is now underway, and work continues this week to remove the damaged trains and carriages and allow the railway to reopen.”
Anyone affected by the incident is urged to get in touch with the BTP.
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Multiple crews tackle large fire in Leicestershire field
Multiple crews are tackling a large fire in a field in Leicestershire.Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) said the blaze started on Monday in Kegworth Lane, outside Long Whatton.Pumps from Loughborough, Shepshed and Castle Donington stations are at the scene, with support from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.Local residents should remain indoors and close windows and doors to avoid smoke inhalation, LFRS added.With temperatures high and rising, LFRS has urged people to report any fires in the open by calling 999, and help crews locate the fire by downloading what3words to your smartphone.
Man stripped of licence to sell alcohol following drink driving conviction
A police officer described the man’s actions as “serious criminal conduct”The meeting was held at Sand Martin House(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service)Peterborough City Council has stripped a man of his licence to sell alcohol following requests to do so by police. During a meeting at Sand Martin House on Friday, June 19, the council’s Licensing Sub-committee approved a request made by Cambridgeshire Constabulary to revoke David Cattermoul’s personal licence.The meeting heard that Mr Cattermoul was issued with an alcohol personal licence on November 17, 2025. However, Cambridgeshire Constabulary requested a review of Mr Cattermoul’s licence in May after he was convicted of driving a motor vehicle with excess alcohol at Cambridge Crown Court on March 26, 2025.According to the council’s Licensing Regulatory Officer, Darren Dolby, Mr Cattermoul was arrested for drink driving on February 5, 2026, when he “blew 57 on the evidential breath machine in custody, the legal limit being 35.”Mr Dolby went on to explain that being in charge of a motor vehicle while over the prescribed alcohol limit is a ‘relevant offence’ under the Licensing Act (2003), meaning Mr Cattermoul’s personal licence can be reviewed.In addition, a report put before the meeting said Mr Cattermoul was also convicted of dangerous driving and destroying or damaging property. As a result, he was disqualified from driving for 29 months and sentenced to 14 months in prison. The meeting heard that the court did not consider Mr Cattermoul’s alcohol personal licence at the time of sentencingCambridgeshire Constabulary was represented at the meeting by PC Paul Hawkins. Describing Mr Cattermoul’s actions as “serious criminal conduct,” PC Hawkins said it was right to seek revocation of Mr Cattermoul’s licence as “drink driving at a high reading [and] dangerous driving resulting in imprisonment” made him a “clear risk to the public.”Summarising, PC Hawkins said: “Given the seriousness of the offending, and the associated risk, Cambridgeshire Constabulary requests that revocation is a proportionate and appropriate outcome in this case.”The Licensing Sub-committee agreed unanimously to revoke Mr Cattermoul’s licence.
Leeds United plot move for Noah Okafor’s international teammate: Report
Leeds United have been relatively busy since the conclusion of the Premier League campaign.
The first piece of business the Whites attended to was ensuring their captain, Ethan Ampadu, signed a long-term contract extension. United also remain in negotiations with the likes of Karl Darlow and Sam Byram over potential new deals at the club.
In terms of new arrivals, reports suggest that Leeds have launched a bid in excess of £20million to sign Southampton midfielder Shea Charles.
And now, Leeds have also found themselves linked with another defender, who is Noah Okafor’s international teammate.
Leeds United interested in Borussia Monchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi
Going into the transfer window, it was expected by most that Leeds would sign another left-footed centre-back this summer.
If Pascal Struijk did not come to terms on a contract and was sold as a result, we may even have to sign two left-sided centre-backs.
However, according to a report from Bild, United are also in the market for a right-sided centre back.
The report claims that the Whites are looking to potentially sign Nico Elvedi, who plays at Daniel Farke’s former club, Borussia Monchengladbach.
Elvedi is also Okafor’s international teammate. Whilst the Leeds winger has struggled to get game time at this World Cup, Elvedi has played every minute of Switzerland’s campaign so far in the heart of their defence.
Elvedi is about to enter the last year of his deal at Monchengladbach. As a result, the 29-year-old defender leaving the Bundesliga this summer seems plausible.
Leeds would be willing to pay around £7.4million to secure Elvedi’s services.
A deal for Nico Elvedi does not make sense on paper
Jaka Bijol, Joe Rodon, Sebastiaan Bornauw and even James Justin all proved they could play centre-back for us adequately last season.
That is why it is hard to imagine us signing another right-footed centre back. Especially when it is clear that we need reinforcements on the left.
This is, unless we sell Bornauw, let’s say, this summer, if the Belgian wanted to find a new club where he could play more often.
If that’s the case, then Elvedi would make a great deal of sense. For just over £7million, we could do a lot worse than to sign a defender with 11 Bundesliga campaigns under his belt and who is just shy of 70 caps for his country.
Whilst Elvedi would appear to be an upgrade on Bornauw, if we have no intentions to sell him, then signing Elvedi would mean we have an unnecessary backlog of right-footed centre-halves.
We have far more pressing issues in our squad than signing another right-footed defender. So unless Bornauw leaves this summer, I’d be putting a deal for Elvedi on the back burner.
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‘We were called to over 1,800 outdoor fires last spring and summer’- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service call for people to enjoy the warm weather safely
With temperatures rising this week, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to enjoy the sun responsibly.This comes after the service saw a 70% increase in the number of outdoor fires from April to September last year, in comparison to the same period the previous year. Head of Prevent, Protect and Partnerships, Nick Jones, said: “We were called to over 1,800 outdoor fires last spring and summer, which not only strain resources but damage wildlife and landscapes.”Many of these fires were accidental and therefore preventable, so I would urge people to not have disposable BBQs, drop cigarettes or burn waste in the garden, as these practices can easily start fires.”I would also urge people not to start deliberate fires because during periods of warm weather, the ground is much drier meaning that fires can spread quickly and become out of control.”Finally, whilst open water might seem inviting, people should avoid swimming in lakes or canals as there can be hidden dangers.”It’s particularly important for parents to discuss the dangers with their children, particularly teenagers, who may go out with their friends and not appreciate the risks and consequences of cooling off in open water.”The service has issued a list of tips to help people stay safe including not driving the morning after a big night out, considering underwater hazards and educating children on the consequences of starting deliberate fires.
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Met Office ‘exceptional heat’ alert as UK map turns red
Temperatures are set to ‘rise rapidly’Happy contented woman using electric fan at home enjoying fresh air on hot summer day.(Image: Getty)The Met Office has warned of ‘exceptional heat’ across the country as swathes of its weather map turn red over the coming days. Extreme heat alerts are also in place for much of the UK.Areas including Lincolnshire, London and Bristol could see highs of up to 39C on Thursday, June 25, with experts urging people to take precautions to keep safe and well. In a new alert issued on Monday afternoon, June 22, the Met Office said: “A spell of exceptional heat is set to develop this week”.Its post on X, formerly Twitter, went on to say that temperatures are “forecast to rise rapidly and potentially challenge or exceed long-standing June records”. Further information in a Met Office blog post explained that this week’s heatwave could see the hottest June day on record.Met Office experts added: “While hot spells are not unusual in summer, conditions of this magnitude remain relatively rare, particularly in June. The current UK June temperature record stands at 35.6C, last recorded in 1976 and 1957, and could be challenged during this spell.”Much of the weather map is turning red(Image: Met Office)It comes after the hottest May day record was broken last month. The heat will feel more intense, meteorologists have explained, due to high humidity levels.”Humidity plays a key role in how we experience heat. When moisture levels in the air are high, it becomes more difficult for the body to cool itself through sweating. This increases the risk of heat stress and associated health impacts.”
Transfer news LIVE: Real Madrid want Ayyoub Bouaddi as Arsenal Morgan Rogers favourites
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The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs, planning will already be complete and they will have identified which players they want to sign, and which players they want to sell.
Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals this summer. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories – you can access the full rumour mill below.
Today’s biggest transfer storiesReal Madrid are monitoring Ayyoub Bouaddi after his impressive start for Morocco at the World Cup. The 18-year-old is one of the most valuable teenagers in the world and he’s expected to depart Lille this summer with Madrid considering a bid.
Roberto De Zerbi wants to sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool this summer and Tottenham will offer him a leading role in their rebuild. The 27-year-old is contracted at Anfield until 2031 but Liverpool could sanction a sale this summer to provide Andoni Iraola more funds.
Arsenal are increasingly confident that Morgan Rogers will decide to join them this summer. Several leading European clubs want to sign the Aston Villa star with Arsenal the leading contenders to secure his signature.
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National Windrush Day 2026 – Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Today is National Windrush Day, celebrating the contribution Caribbean migrants and their families have made to the UK.
Elaina Ible was one of the first five black nurses to work at the Luton & Dunstable University Hospital (L&D). She travelled from the Caribbean to Luton in 1960 where she began training as a student nurse.
Elaina said: “I qualified as a State Registered Nurse then a State Certified Midwife between 1960 and 1966. I worked part-time as a staff nurse after having children until I retired in 1999. I learnt a lot, made some lifelong friendships and I’m still in contact with some of them now.
“I have always seen myself as British and part of the commonwealth. My experience was different than others in that I always felt welcome and didn’t really experience any prejudices. St Kitts-Nevis became partly independent in 1983 and I remain proud of my heritage.”
Elaina’s daughter, Dionne Ible, created a mosaic to honour the Windrush Generation and the Caribbean families whose hard work, resilience and determination helped shape Luton. Each piece of the mosaic represents an individual story, coming together to form a collective legacy that continues to enrich the town today.
The artwork has been loaned to the L&D and is currently on display on the first floor of the Surgical Block.
Dionne said: “As a first generation child of Luton’s Caribbean community, it was important for me to create work that reflects the legacy, contribution and lived experiences of those who came before me.
“Despite facing discrimination and many challenges, the Windrush Generation helped build communities, raise families and create opportunities for future generations. Pieces of Legacy celebrates their achievements and honours the enduring impact they have had on Luton, reminding us that every contribution, no matter how small, forms part of our shared history.”
(Left to right) Cyril Ible, Dionne Ible and Elaina Ible
Pieces of Legacy artwork
