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Lewis Hamilton ‘played role in Mercedes exit’ as Verstappen doubles down
Max Verstappen has doubled down on his criticism of sprint races. Drivers will compete in another sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend. “We should just get rid of the sprint weekend and then everyone can just set up their cars normally. “It wouldn’t have happened that weContinue Reading
Glastonbury 2024 ticket sale to be pushed back by two weeks
The coach ticket package, which includes transport to the Worthy Farm venue in Somerset, kicks off the festival’s ticket-buying process. Only those who have registered in advance will be able to attempt to snap up tickets for the world-famous event taking place from June 26-30, and those who successfully secureContinue Reading
Is it a cold, flu or hay fever? How to tell symptoms apart – and boost your immune system
Many hay fever and cold symptoms in particular overlap. Dragana Gordic/ Shutterstock As the crisp autumn air sets in and leaves turn to shades of red and gold, many of us eagerly anticipate the seasonal delights that come with the autumn and winter months. But, for some, these seasons alsoContinue Reading
AI: the real threat may be the way that governments choose to use it
Deemerwha studio / Shutterstock The significant risks that AI poses to global security are becoming clearer. That’s partly why UK prime minister Rishi Sunak is hosting other world leaders at the AI Safety summit on November 1-2 at the famous second world war code-breaking site Bletchley Park. Yet while theContinue Reading
Ronnie O’Sullivan slammed for ‘cheap shot’ as Murphy explains pair aren’t pals
Shaun Murphy has responded to Ronnie O’Sullivan’s jibe towards him by calling it a “cheap shot” before explaining that the two snooker icons are “not the best of friends”. The Rocket was perplexed when noticing that Murphy had brought multiple cues to his Northern Ireland Open match with Chris Wakelin,Continue Reading
Bank of England holds Interest at 5.25% again
The Bank of England has held interest rates for the second meeting in a row, but signalled that they will stay high for an “extended period of time”. Members on the nine-strong monetary policy committee (MPC) today voted 6-3 in favour of leaving the base rate at 5.25 per cent,Continue Reading
Thousands of jobs in balance as decision on Tata Steel Port Talbot’s future delayed
An expected announcement on the future of the country’s biggest steel plant has been delayed at the last minute, leaving the future of thousands of Welsh steelworkers in the balance. Unions had been expecting confirmation of up to 3,000 job losses at Port Talbot in South Wales and associated businesses.Continue Reading
Aston Martin cuts volume targets after production delays
Delays in the production of its new DB12 model have led Aston Martin Lagonda to cut volume targets for the year. In an update on trading in the third quarter, Aston Martin reported losses of £117 million, worse than expected in the City and leaving it £260 million in theContinue Reading
The private life of Robert De Niro may not be dark but it isn’t very pleasant
Shame on you!” shouts the grizzly, bespectacled man from the witness box. His voice is gruff with age and hoarse with indignation. Perhaps he rises out of his seat in passion, or maybe he shakes a fist in the air. Sitting across from him in that Manhattan courthouse is aContinue Reading
Alcaraz suffers from Paris Masters ‘curse’ and there might be two reasons for it
Carlos Alcaraz suffered another disappointing exit at the Rolex Paris Masters on Tuesday, falling at the first hurdle as he lost to Roman Safiullin 6-3 6-4. But it’s no coincidence that the tough loss came in Paris-Bercy as Alcaraz has something of a ‘curse’ at the event – getting injured last yearContinue Reading