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Source: Financial Times

India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will play the five-match T20I series against New Zealand ahead of the much-awaited T20 World Cup 2026. The opening match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, where the hosts will look to make an early statement.India enter into the match with momentum after an unbeaten Asia Cup run, a 2-1 series win in Australia, and a commanding 3-1 home series victory over South Africa. Meanwhile, New Zealand will not be easy opponents. They arrive after a solid 3-1 series win against the West Indies with…

The Maple Leafs would need the Devils to retain money on Dougie Hamilton, and trading Ondrej Palat isn’t easy Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton has two years left on his contract at a $9 million cap hit. There is some hope a trade can be found before the Olympic trade freeze on February 4th. The Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs could be potential fits. The Leafs have been looking for a right-handed defenseman with Chris Tanev out. The Leafs would need the Devils to retain salary. The Devils are also looking to trade…

The boss of South East Water (SEW) should not receive a bonus after tens of thousands of its customers were recently left without water, the Environment Secretary has said.David Hinton was awarded £115,000 last year on top of his £400,000 salary, and his bonus is in line to more than double this year – despite repeated and extended water outages and multiple ongoing regulatory investigations into the company.SEW said it does not reward poor performance.Speaking to the BBC, Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds said: “Poorly performing water bosses should not be receiving a bonus and South East water is the poorest…

Strategy (MSTR), the world’s largest publicly traded corporate holder of bitcoin, has added another major tranche of BTC to its balance sheet, purchasing 22,305 bitcoin for approximately $2.13 billion over the past week. The acquisition, disclosed today, was made at an average price of roughly $95,284 per bitcoin, roughly 4% more than current prices. As of Jan. 19, 2026, Strategy now holds a total of 709,715 BTC, acquired for approximately $53.92 billion at an average price of $75,979 per coin. The latest purchase marks Strategy’s largest weekly bitcoin acquisition since November 2024 and its fifth-largest bitcoin purchase announcement to date.…

Getty ImagesEmma SaundersCulture reporter”Actor. Writer. Director. And dog activist.” That’s how Nicola Peltz Beckham describes herself in her Instagram bio.The 31-year-old wife of Brooklyn Beckham has found herself in the centre of a media maelstrom following her husband’s explosive social media post taking aim at his A-list parents, Sir David and Lady Victoria.While she has risen to prominence since her marriage to the Beckhams’ eldest child, Peltz is otherwise known for her acting career and famous parents – billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz and model Claudia Heffner.Her father is a founding partner of an investment management fund based in New York…

By Scott Cooper, updated January 20, 2026 As online trading platforms compete for relevance in increasingly selective markets, expansion is no longer measured purely by geographic presence, but by the profile of investors choosing to engage. Over recent months, Fxfinex has reported a steady rise in account openings from the United Kingdom, reflecting a broader push into new territories and a growing footprint among experienced market participants. The development comes at a time when UK investors are reassessing where and how they trade, placing greater emphasis on platform structure, asset access, and operational reliability. Territorial Expansion Aligned with Market Demand…

D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi (Photos from PTI) NEW DELHI: Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has confirmed his participation in the prestigious Norway Chess tournament for the third time. This will continue his steady rise among the world’s elite. One of the standout talents of the new generation, Praggnanandhaa recently qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament after winning the 2025 FIDE Circuit.Levon Aronian opens up on Goa, FIDE World Cup 2025, Total Chess C’ship, and more | ExclusiveSpeaking about his return, Praggnanandhaa said, “Looking forward to be back in Norway Chess, I enjoyed playing in 2024. Most exciting format I…

Are you weak in mathematics? Board games may be the classroom tool you’re missin One day, it might simply be children playing a game, rolling dice, moving the pieces, and celebrating small victories. However, what seems to be just simple play might actually be the way young minds are being taught numbers. Research studies indicate that popular board games not only give kids a good time, but they also help to build the basic skills required for math.Researchers conducted a study in 2023, the findings of which were published in the Journal Early Years, to discover that number-based board games…

Forex is a massive $7 trillion daily turnover market that runs on scale, discipline, and ruthless efficiency. On the other hand, crypto runs on composability, speed, and experimentation with blockchain technology. The difference between the two has always been very prominent, but things are about to change with the release of the VFX token. Vortex FX aims to plug the gap with a practical proposition. Instead of another “replacement” story, it offers infrastructure that connects traditional currency markets with decentralized rails in a way that suits both audiences. Rather than claiming to “disrupt forex” or “kill banks,” Vortex FX frames…