
Rishi Sunak renews plea for Gaza aid during visit to Egypt
The PM also urges protection of civilians as aid trucks in Egypt are expected to enter Gaza.
2023-10-21 00:57

Gaza war: Vigil aims to pressure Israel's leaders over hostages
There is anger about the failures that allowed Hamas to kill so many people and take hostages.
2023-10-21 00:48

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni splits from partner after off-air lewd TV remarks
Giorgia Meloni says the relationship is over after a TV show airs her partner's off-air comments.
2023-10-20 22:51

Czech village priest sorry for smashing pumpkins
The parish priest said he would have acted differently had he known they were carved by children.
2023-10-20 22:23

Lewis Hamilton wants Formula One to remain ‘extreme’ amid Qatar complaints
Lewis Hamilton said Formula One must not become “too soft” and challenged his fellow drivers to embrace pain amid a safety backlash following the last round in Qatar. Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate George Russell branded the race a fortnight ago “beyond the limit of what is acceptable” as temperatures in the drivers’ cockpits exceeded 50 degrees. Canadian Lance Stroll said he faded in and out of consciousness because of the extreme heat and humidity in Lusail. London-born driver Alex Albon was treated for acute heat exposure, while his rookie Williams team-mate Logan Sargeant was forced to park his car through illness. Alpine’s French driver Esteban Ocon also vomited during the race. Following a series of complaints, F1’s governing body, the FIA, launched a review and said it noted with “concern” the impact the race had on the “well-being” of those who took part. But speaking ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix in Texas, Hamilton, 38, said: “This is an extreme sport and you don’t have marathon runners who pass out after a marathon saying the event should be shorter. “We get paid very highly for what we do, and, from my perspective, when I have not been feeling great at the end of a race I just train harder. “So I don’t want them to shorten the races and make it easier for us. I want it to be extreme. I want to feel the difference. I want to feel pain in my body. That’s what this is about. We have got to be careful with the changes we make. It’s like, ‘let’s not get too soft’.” Hamilton’s participation in Qatar lasted a handful of seconds following his race-ending collision with Russell at the opening bend. But the seven-time world champion, second only to Fernando Alonso, 42, in terms of age and experience on the current grid, believes the conditions in Malaysia – last seen on the calendar in 2017 – were more challenging than those in Qatar. He continued: “Obviously I didn’t do the race, so I didn’t get to feel the pain that the drivers felt. But I have been here a long time. And Malaysia was much hotter. “If I was in the race in Qatar, of course I would have struggled to get out afterwards. But I know what it’s like to lose four or more kilos and barely being able to stand. I love that. “That’s what makes it closer to what it was like back in the day. We are supposed to be elite athletes and to be elite, you need to be pushing to the limit.” The drivers are set for another challenging weekend with record-breaking temperatures of more than 30 degrees anticipated in Austin. Qualifying for Sunday’s 56-lap race at the Circuit of the Americas takes place at 4pm local time (10pm BST) on Friday. Read More Daniel Ricciardo ready for AlphaTauri return at United States Grand Prix On this day in 2009: Jenson Button crowned Formula One world champion in Brazil FIA to review Qatar GP as ‘dangerous’ temperatures prompt driver complaints Lewis Hamilton and George Russell vent anger on radio after collision in Qatar Lewis Hamilton crashes out after first-corner collision with George Russell In his own words: Christian Horner on world champion Max Verstappen
2023-10-20 21:51

Erik ten Hag offers David de Gea advice to struggling Andre Onana
Erik ten Hag challenges Andre Onana to follow in David de Gea's footsteps & overcome his struggles at Man Utd.
2023-10-20 20:18

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India
It is the latest in a row between the two nations over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil.
2023-10-20 19:21

Mikel Arteta offers Bukayo Saka & William Saliba injury updates before Chelsea clash
Mikel Arteta rates Bukayo Saka & William Saliba's chances of returning for Arsenal against Chelsea.
2023-10-20 18:25

Haiti arrests key suspect in President Jovenel Moise's murder
Joseph Felix Badio is accused of ordering Colombian hitmen to kill President Jovenel Moise.
2023-10-20 17:56

Maharashtra police official suspended after big online gaming win
Somnath Zende won 15m rupees ($180,310, £149,009) on a fantasy sports platform.
2023-10-20 17:19

Liberia's Joseph Boakai courts smaller parties as run-off against George Weah looms
Joseph Boakai urges fellow opposition candidates to join the "rescue team for a resounding victory".
2023-10-20 16:15

New Zealand landlord loses rubbish row with Chinese embassy
The landlord claimed the embassy failed to pay up to NZ$960 in rubbish removal and other costs.
2023-10-20 15:51