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A new report says the cost of insured damage caused by severe weather last year hit a record high as it totalled more than $8 billion.

Donald Trump inauguration day: Donald Trump is set to take the oath of office later this month, kicking off his term as the 47th president of the United States. Trump and his Vice-President elect JD Vance will take office on Monday, January 20 after the inauguration ceremony on the steps of the US Capitol in Washington, D.C. The ceremony will begin at noon local time, and Trump will become president once he takes the oath of office.

Ira Jadhav became the first Indian to score a triple hundred in Under-19 cricket, when she made a 346 against Meghalaya in the U19 Women's One Day Trophy here on Sunday. Ira, a student of the Sharadashram Vidyamandir, the alma mater of Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli and Ajit Agarkar made her runs in 157 balls with 42 fours and 16 sixes. This is also the highest score in Youth List A matches by an Indian but the world record in the segment stands in the name of Lizelle Lee of South Africa, who made 427 in 2010 in a domestic match. Jadhav, who went unsold in the previous Women's Premier League auction, however has been named among the standbys for India's U19 T20 World Cup squad for the tournament to be held in Malaysia.

Sayali Satghare made her international debut for India in the first ODI against Ireland Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Friday. Satghare is a 24-year-old seam bowling all rounder. She earned her spot in the national team after performring consistently in the domestic circuit. On Friday, she filled the gap left by a rested Renuka Singh.

Jemimah Rodrigues registered her maiden ODI century to propel India to its highest ODI score of 370/5 against Ireland in the second ODI at Rajkot. Batting at 4, Rodrigues scored 102 runs off just 91 balls to put India in a strong position at the end of the first innings. She walked to the crease while the team had got an impressive start as captain Smriti Mandhana scored 53 off 54 balls, including 10 fours and two sixes. The was the opener's 30th ODI half century. Mandhana's opening partner Pratika Rawal registered back-to-back half centuries and score 67 runs off 61 balls.

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Venue : Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington New Zealand squad - Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Hay, Tom Latham, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, William O'Rourke Sri Lanka squad - Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Nuwanidu Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis, Nishan Madushka, Asitha Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga, Jeffrey Vandersay, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Mohamed Shiraz New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Sri Lanka Kamindu Mendis 3 (9) Avishka Fernando 8 (19) New Zealand Matt Henry 1/6 (5) New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Score: OUT! run out (Mitchell Santner). New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Sri Lanka Avishka Fernando 8 (19) Kamindu Mendis 1 (3) New Zealand Jacob Duffy 1/17 (4) New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Sri Lanka Kamindu Mendis 0 (1) Avishka Fernando 7 (15) New Zealand Matt Henry 1/4 (4) New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Sri Lanka Kusal Mendis 2 (8) Avishka Fernando 6 (10) New Zealand Jacob Duffy 1/15 (3) New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Score: OUT! CHOPPED ONE! New Zealand are all over the visitors.

Rishabh Pant smashed the fastest Test half-century on Australian soil by a visiting batter during the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

In many ways, Canada’s 2025 mortgage outlook is as clear as an octopus playing charades. So much depends on unknown policies from new governments — on both sides of the border — that could quickly reshuffle the deck for Canadian mortgage rates and real estate. We’ll know more later this quarter, but for now, there’s enough clarity on certain points to make some not-so-daring predictions. With that, here are five forecasts for mortgages and housing in 2025.

Yashasvi Jaiswal became the player to slam the third-highest scorer for India to score the most runs in a single calendar year.

Times Square Ball Drop. This century-old tradition draws millions of live and virtual spectators, marking the transition into a new year with grandeur, music, and a palpable sense of unity. Here’s everything you need to know about this spectacular event.

South Africa tailenders Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen hung in against relentless fast bowler Mohammad Abbas for a tense two-wicket win in the first test on Sunday to seal the Proteas' place in next year's World Test Championship final.

Jasprit Bumrah rattled the Australian batting order yet again when he grabbed four of the six wickets India had taken at tea on Day 4 of the fourth Test at Melbourne. In the process, reached the landmark of 200 Test wickets. He broke multiple records by achieving the milestone when he dismissed Travis Head (1) in the post-lunch session.

Jasprit Bumrah left Australia in a daze with a dream spell as the hosts were tottering at 135 for 6 at tea, giving India their first sniff of victory on the fourth day of the fourth Test here on Sunday. Australia are currently leading by 240 runs and the Indian bowling unit led by Bumrah hasn't let them run away despite a 105-run first innings lead after India finished their first essay on 369.

Pat Cummins tried to review the decision of the third umpire at the start of Day 4 of the forth Test against India at Melbourne on Sunday. The incident happened as Australia appealed for the dismissal of Mohammed Siraj, who looked like he had edged a delivery into the hands of a fielder in slips. The on-field umpires referred the claimed catch to the third umpire, who felt that the ball bounced on the pitch after hitting Siraj's bat.

Rishabh Pant’s dismissal on day three morning would fall under the latter. In his attempt to play a reverse sweep, Pant ended up miscuing it to third man to lose his wicket and reducing India to 191 for 6. The Australians could sense the beginning of the end. The stands were buzzing with excitement. For India, situation looked grim.