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Further spike in driver Shanghai concerns after shock painted track reveal

The Shanghai International Circuit has been painted ahead of the first Chinese GP in five years.

IMF chief quotes Churchill as she warns of global chaos

Harry Kane reacts to knocking Arsenal out of the Champions League

'An unbelievable win!'

United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ever hits desert nation

United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ever hits desert nation - The United Arab Emirates is struggling to recover from the heaviest recorded rainfall ever to hit the desert nation, as its main airport worked to restore normal operations even as floodwater still covered portions of major highways and roads

Life on America's largest death row

James Matthews speaks to prisoners held on San Quentin prison's notorious death row.

Mikel Arteta aims dig at Bayern Munich tactics after Arsenal crash out of Champions League

Bayern will play Real Madrid in the semi-finals.

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max: Biggest expected improvements

Should you be planning on an iPhone upgrade this fall? Our iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max comparison looks at the likely differences based on rumors about the upcoming iPhone.

'They are putting out defective airplanes' - Boeing whistleblower claims

Crisis-hit Boeing has rushed to defend itself from fresh whistleblower allegations of poor practice, as the airline continues to grapple its latest safety crisis.

Powerful earthquake rocks Japan sending debris flying and blocking roads

People have been urged to avoid areas where the tremors were strong.

Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne ‘asked’ to come off before Man City knocked out of Champions League

Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne ‘asked’ to come off before Man City knocked out of Champions League - Haaland and De Bruyne, who scored City’s equaliser, would have likely taken penalties in the shootout as Real Madrid knocked out the champions

A simple guide to why is Trump is on trial – and whether he could go to jail

New vaccine promises broad protection against SARS-CoV-2 and other sarbecoviruses

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Wisconsin, USA, have developed a broad-spectrum vaccine that can protect against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants as well as bat sarbecoviruses. The ...

Is Fallout returning for season 2? Here's what we know so far

Looks like we'll be heading somewhere familiar...

Microsoft to cease all support for these Office versions: Alternatives revealed

Microsoft has announced that it would end support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 as of October 14, 2025. Basic support for these products ended in October 2020 and October 2023, respectively. Now comes the end of their extended support. RBC-Ukraine explains what to do when Microsoft stops supporting Office 2016 and 2019, and what alternatives are ...

Wildlife Rescue, Channel 4, review: you will be left furious by human carelessness

“I’ve got a pigeon in my bathtub,” says a caller to the South Essex Wildlife Hospital, “and I think it’s pregnant.” The call handler explains that pigeons don’t get pregnant, they lay eggs. A useful lesson for him, although it didn’t change the fact that the pigeon was still there, in his bathtub, hiding from the cat. Animal programmes are ten-a-pe...

Longest Covid infection recorded at 613 days

The virus mutated around 50 times during the 613-day period

7 new shows and movies to watch on Netflix UK in April 2024

Netflix U.K. has added must-watch TV shows and movies this month including "Parasyte: The Grey", “Scoop” and more.

Prosecution of woman for climate trial sign not in public interest, court told

The prosecution of a woman for contempt of court for holding a sign reminding juries of their rights is not in the public interest, the high court has been told. During a hearing on Thursday, the court heard arguments for and against an attempt by the solicitor general to bring a case against Trudi Warner, 69, who was charged last year for holding a sign – outside the trial of climate activists – reminding juries of their right to acquit a...

A teacher, a software engineer and a banker: These are the New Yorkers who hold Trump’s fate in their hands

A teacher, a software engineer and a banker: These are the New Yorkers who hold Trump’s fate in their hands - Five women and seven men have been tasked with hearing the first-ever criminal case against a US president

World Snooker Championship field set after tension-filled Judgement Days

32 players remain at the World Championship.

Emma Raducanu’s company posts £9.6m profit mostly through commercial endorsements

Emma Raducanu’s registered company made a profit of almost £10 million in 2023, according to records posted at Companies House. ‌The company in question – Harbour 6 Ltd – was registered in 2020, the year before Raducanu shot to fame by winning the US Open as a qualifier. ‌She is identified as the sole director and the only employee of the company, ...

Signs twinning seaside town with Israeli city removed

Signs twinning an Israeli city with a British seaside town have been removed. There were four signs on the outskirts of Bournemouth, Dorset recognising one of its twin cities – Netanya in Israel. But the signs have now been taken down by an unknown person, sparking uproar in the coastal resort. Anne Filer, the town’s Jewish mayor, said she was “ver...

LG TVs at risk from hackers spying on users — what to do now

Bitdefender’s security researchers have discovered a number of vulnerabilities, including several critical ones in webOS, which powers LG’s smart TVs.

Post Office was urged by external lawyers to ‘suppress’ key document, inquiry hears

The Post Office was urged by its external law firm to “try and suppress” disclosure of a key document for “as long as possible” as branch owner-operators tried to mount legal action against the state-owned postal company, a public inquiry has heard. Rodric Williams, a senior in-house lawyer at the Post Office giving evidence to the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal, was asked about an email sent to him in which it was suggested that his...

Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident

Britain's Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a US resident - Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is now a U.S. resident

Study finds dysfunction of key brain systems in people with psychosis

Inside the brains of people with psychosis, two key systems are malfunctioning: a "filter" that directs attention toward important external events and internal thoughts, and a "predictor" composed of pathways that anticipate rewards. Dysfunction of these systems makes it difficult to know w...

Liverpool vs Atalanta: 18-year-old striker trains with team after 'outrageous' goal

Liverpool are struggling for goals going into their UEFA Europa League clash vs Atalanta on Thursday.

True story behind World War II’s Great Escape – and what the film got wrong

Kennedy family makes ‘crystal clear’ its Biden endorsement in attempt to deflate RFK Jr.’s candidacy

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden scooped up endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop Thursday as he aims to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kerry Kennedy, a daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements...

For the Love of Dogs review – Alison Hammond brilliantly fills Paul O’Grady’s shoes

We are living through canine television’s golden (retriever) era. Idly flick through the channels and it’s odds on that you’ll land on a minor celebrity on a walking holiday, a documentary about air fryers, or a programme about dogs who either need a home or be better trained in the one they already have. For the Love of Dogs is the original, the top dog, and it remains the leader of the pack. The late Paul O’Grady hosted this look behind the...

Neil Robertson stunned in dramatic World Snooker Championship qualifying defeat

The Thunder shocked in qualifying.

After months of political deadlock in Washington on US aid for Ukraine - something's changed

Something curious is happening in Washington.

Michael Portillo is back with a new travel series

The rail enthusiast is taking us to his favourite European cities

Four men arrested after nationwide people smuggling raids

Four men arrested after nationwide people smuggling raids - The men were detained after Home Office teams carried out dawn raids at addresses across the country on Wednesday.

Manchester United get defensive injury boost ahead of FA Cup semi-final

Harry Maguire is expected to be available for Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City at Wembley on Sunday. The 31-year-old defender was spotted clutching his left thigh during the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in the Premier League last weekend.

Multi-million pound bridge installed

Work is now under way to have the entire project ready for the summer

When will Wednesday season two come out? Everything we know about the Netflix series

When will Wednesday season two come out? Everything we know about the Netflix series - With Nevermore closed and no romantic interests - what will the new series look like?

Soccer-Juventus review ruling as club ordered to pay Ronaldo 9.8 million euros

(Reuters) - Juventus are reviewing a decision made by an arbitration court which ordered the club to pay former striker Cristiano Ronaldo around 9.8 million euros in owed wages, the Serie A side said on Wednesday. The Portuguese, who now plays for Saudi side Al-Nassr, had claimed he was owed around 19.5 million euros ($20.81 million) of outstanding wages by his former club relating to a paycut

Next Man Utd manager: Fabrizio Romano provides huge triple update as Ratcliffe urged into Ten Hag U-turn

Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest on three managers linked with the Man Utd job, while a former Red Devils star has weighed in

i morning briefing: What caused the extreme Dubai downpour?

Questions have been raised over the practice of cloud seeding - but what is it, and could it have had an impact?

France seizes seaside villa belonging to Putin associates

The Kremlin on Thursday denounced the seizure in France of a villa allegedly owned by Russian businessman Artur Ocheretny, the new partner of President Vladimir Putin's ex-wife. The property, in the southwestern coastal town of Anglet, was seized in December 2023 as part of an investigation into money laundering, prosecutors said Wednesday. Selina Sykes reports.

Presenter Martine Croxall sues BBC for age and sex discrimination

The BBC is facing another damaging row over equal pay, with the presenter Martine Croxall taking legal action against the broadcaster for age and sex discrimination. Croxall is suing the corporation after being off-air for more than a year following the merger of the BBC’s News and World News channels, according to listings for London Central tribunal court for 1 May. The BBC declined to comment. Last year BBC insiders warned of a potential...

France announces ‘surge of authority’ against student violence hours before schoolgirls stabbed

Gabriel Attal, the French prime minister, announced measures on Thursday to crack down on teenage violence hours before two girls were stabbed outside their school. The French government is targeting violence in and around schools as it seeks to regain ground lost to the far-right on security issues two months ahead of European elections. Sixth for...

Hope doesn't last long where Lyra McKee was murdered

The journalist and LGBT+ activist was shot dead in 2019.

12 hours in a Porsche Cayenne V8: is an SUV really the best GT?

We say auf wiedersehen to the petrol Cayenne with a dash around the Scottish border in the new V8 S

Why is it so windy in the UK? Met Office issues weather warning after 'tornado', lightning strikes and floods

Why is it so windy in the UK? Met Office issues weather warning after 'tornado', lightning strikes and floods - An alleged tornado hit a Staffordshire town on Monday, damaging the roofs of several houses as severe wind swept through the region

Israeli missiles hit site in Iran, ABC News reports

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, ABC News reported late on Thursday, citing a U.S. official. Iran's Fars news agency said explosion were heard at an airport in the Iranian city of Isafahan but the cause was not immediately known. Several flights were diverted over Iranian airspace, CNN reported. Over the weekend, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles in a

US ‘most wanted’ fugitive captured by Italian police in Rome

US ‘most wanted’ fugitive captured by Italian police in Rome - Moises Tejada, 54, was picked up in St Peter’s Square near the Vatican last week, and found to be carrying three concealed knives

Siân Brooke: ‘For a long time, I shied away from roles with my accent’

in which a celebrity reflects on the highs and lows of their life.The 44-year-old English actress Siân Brooke made her debut in American fantasy drama Dinotopia in 2002. Multiple stage roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company followed, alongside smaller TV roles. In 2017, she appeared in hit BBC series Sherlock playing the villainous Eurus Holmes i...

Japan 'two-faced' for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says

BEIJING (Reuters) - An editorial in a Chinese state-controlled newspaper on Thursday admonished "two-faced" Japan for inaccurately portraying it as a regional security threat while chasing more stable bilateral ties, warning of Chinese measures if Tokyo acted recklessly. In his address to the U.S. Congress last week, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called China's military actions "an