Flintoff, Bell take England to 313 at close

Ian Bell notched a debut half century and Andrew Flintoff hit his eighth in eight Tests to help England to 313 for five at stumps on Day One...

Ian Bell notched a debut half century and Andrew Flintoff hit his eighth in eight Tests to help England to 313 for five at stumps on Day One of the fourth Test against West Indies at The Oval on Thursday. Flintoff cracked an attacking 72 not out. Geraint Jones was with him on 22 at the close.

Bell (70) earlier shared a 146-run stand with captain Michael Vaughan (66). However, West Indies hit back with wickets of both batsman in the final session and will be looking to restrict the hosts to under 400 on Friday.

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England:

313 for 5 (A Flintoff 72 n.o., I Bell 70, M Vaughan 66, M Trescothick 30; D Bravo 2/48, J Lawson 2/84) vs West Indies

As Taliban stamp presence at Embassy with their flag, old Afghan staffers fear reprisals

Taliban stamp their presence at Embassy with flag, old Afghan staffers fear reprisals

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Taliban's Foreign Minister held a press conference at the Afghanistan Embassy, where two members of the delegation raised their flag, while the old regime's flag still flew on the main flagpole. Women journalists were allowed to attend, signaling a change in policy. The Taliban asserted their presence and legitimacy on Indian soil, causing fear among Afghan staffers who may face retribution.

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