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Takes 6 for 9 as Australia bowls out West Indies for 27
KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 15, (AP): Mitchell Starc took six wickets for nine runs and Scott Boland claimed a hat-trick as Australia dismissed the West Indies for 27 - the second-lowest total ever in test cricket - to win the third test by 176 runs on Monday. The West Indies missed the lowest score in test cricket by one run, due to a misfield. Starc's first 15 balls delivered the fastest five-wicket haul in test history, and his 15th five-wicket innings in tests. The tall left-arm paceman took a wicket with the first ball of the West Indies' second innings and three wickets in that first over - a triple-wicket maiden. Australia needed only 14.3 overs to rout the home team in the first day-night test at Sabina Park and complete a 3-0 series sweep. "It's been a fantastic series. I think we've seen some difficult batting conditions throughout,' said Starc, who claimed his 400th career test wicket in his 100th test, a memorable milestone. "It's been a good few days, very enjoyable, and I'll go home with a smile on my face.' Starc said he felt like his rhythm had been building for a month. "Today again just felt like everything was in sync,' he said. "Everyone who had the ball in hand today was on the mark straight away. "I don't think we imagined it was going to happen as quickly as it did, but when you've got an attack like ours, some things can happen like that.' Bowlers dominated the series, and the difference was batting, with Australia doing just enough to win the first two tests - by 159 runs in Barbados, then by 133 runs in Grenada - and then sweep the Frank Worrell Trophy. While Starc missed a hat-trick chance after dismissing Kevlon Anderson and Brandon King with consecutive deliveries, Boland completed his with the wickets of Justin Greaves, Shamar Joseph, and Jomel Warrican. It was the 10th test hat-trick by an Australian, and the first in 15 years. Boland finished with three wickets for two runs. The West Indies was out for its lowest test score, eclipsing the 47 against England on the same ground in 2004. At 11-6 in the sixth over it was in danger of inheriting the lowest score in test history. A misfield by 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas in the 14th over allowed the West Indies to take a single and reach 27, narrowly avoiding New Zealand's 70-year-old record of 26 set against England at Auckland in 1955. Earlier, Alzarri Joseph took 5-27 as the West Indies bowled out Australia for 121 in its second innings, leaving a chase of 204 runs for victory. Australia began Day 3 at 99-6 but lasted only eight more overs. Cameron Green, who battled hard on Day 2 to reach 42, was out to the first ball of the day, and the Australian lower order followed quickly. When the West Indies replied, Starc produced an outstanding display of fast bowling on a responsive pitch.
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Kuwaiti Child Rapist sent for evaluation of his mental status
KUWAIT CITY, July 15: The Criminal Court Tuesday ordered a citizen, accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting an Arab child in Maidan Hawally on the first day of Eid al-Fitr, to be referred to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation of his mental condition. Security forces arrested the suspect after receiving a report from the child's family and locating his whereabouts. The child was rescued just hours after his disappearance. Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect suffers from psychological disorders. As a result, the court ordered his referral to a specialized psychiatric hospital to evaluate the extent of his criminal responsibility.
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Australia rallies past Japan to secure semifinal spot
SHENZHEN, July 15, (Xinhua): Australia rallied past Japan 79-67 to finish as Group B leader, securing a semifinal spot at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup here. Down by nine points at halftime, Australia bounced back strongly in the second half, outscoring Japan 37-16 to secure a dramatic win. Four Australian players scored in double figures, with Stephanie Reid leading the way with 15 points. Zitina Lusia Aokuso and Sara Blicavs added 14 and 13 points, respectively. "We know how good they are in transition and on the 3-point line. We did a poor job on that in the first half, but holding Japan to 16 points in the second half is a credit to the players' toughness," said Australia coach Paul Goriss. Both teams remained unbeaten after two rounds, and the clash between them lived up to the hype, with a nip-and-tuck first quarter ending in Australia's favor at 26-22. The two sides traded baskets from beyond the arc early in the second quarter, with the score knotted at 35-35 at the midpoint of the quarter. Stephanie Mawuli scored seven straight points as Japan began to take a stranglehold of the game en route to a 51-42 halftime lead. Struggling against the lower-ranked Lebanon and the Philippines in the past two games, Japan rediscovered its offensive groove in the first half, nailing nine 3-pointers on 17 attempts for an impressive 52.9%, compared to Australia's 3-of-11 effort from beyond the arc.
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Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen during 'Cowboy Carter' tour
LOS ANGELES, July 15, (AP): Unreleased music by Beyoncé along with footage, show plans and concert set lists were stolen from a car in Atlanta rented by the singer's choreographer and one of her dancers, according to a police incident report. The theft of the materials, stored on five thumb drives, happened on July 8, two days before Beyoncé began a four-day residency at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Beyoncé was set to take the stage Monday evening for her last night in the city. The Atlanta Police Department said in a news release Monday it has secured an arrest warrant for a suspect whose identity was withheld. Two MacBook laptops, Apple headphones, as well as luxury clothing and accessories were also reported stolen, according to the incident report. Beyoncé's choreographer, Christopher Grant, and dancer Diandre Blue told police they parked their rental car, a 2024 Jeep Wagoneer, at a food hall in the city at about 8:09 p.m. The pair returned to the car just after 9 p.m. to discover the trunk window had been damaged and two suitcases had been taken. Grant told officers that "he was also carrying some personal sensitive information for the musician Beyonce,' the police incident report stated. The report identifies a possible suspect vehicle as a 2025 red Hyundai Elantra. Responding officers were able to identify "light prints' at the scene, and security cameras in the parking lot captured the incident, according to the report. Officers canvassed an area where the stolen laptop and headphones were tracked by using the devices' location services, the report stated. Beyoncé kicked off her highly-anticipated tour in late April, taking her Grammy-winning album, "Cowboy Carter,' to stadiums in the U.S. and Europe. The singer will end her tour with two Las Vegas nights in late July.
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Syria Enforces New Freight Ban on Egyptian and Saudi Vehicles
DAMUSCUS, July 15: The Syrian government has announced a ban on trucks originating from Egypt and Saudi Arabia from entering Syrian territory, citing the need to support local transport workers and enforce reciprocal trade practices. The decision, which will take effect on Sunday, July 20, was confirmed by Mazen Alloush, Director of Public Relations at the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports. Speaking to the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), Alloush stated that the move comes in response to longstanding demands by Syrian truck and refrigerated transport drivers who have called for more equitable treatment and improved conditions within the land transport sector. According to Alloush, trucks from Egypt and Saudi Arabia will no longer be allowed to cross into Syrian territory and will be required to complete cargo transfer operations at the border ports through which goods enter the country. The measure, he added, is part of a broader effort to respond to the continued restrictions placed on Syrian trucks by Egypt and Saudi Arabia. 'This ban comes in light of the ongoing prohibition against Syrian trucks entering those two countries, which contravenes the principle of reciprocity in trade and land transport,' Alloush said. He stressed that the Ports Authority remains committed to protecting the rights of workers in Syria's transport sector and will continue to work in coordination with relevant agencies to ensure fairness and equal treatment for Syrian freight operators.
