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Parthenon marble relief sculptures mounted along the wall of the Duveen Gallery at the British Museum

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pivots on the Parthenon Marbles, deferring to the British Museum

After years of campaigning for the unconditional return of the Parthenon sculptures, Andy Burnham steps back from legislative reform to back institutional loans.

Pakistan batter Babar Azam watches a red ball as Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando completes his delivery

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Pakistan’s mid-series purge turns an England defeat into a governance crisis

Seven players and two coaches have been removed with a Test still to play, raising questions about selection, accountability and Pakistan’s plan for recovery.