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Ben Roberts-Smith threatened witnesses in defamation trial, judge says
Ben Roberts-Smith threatened witnesses in defamation trial, judge says
Ben Roberts-Smith tried to intimidate witnesses in last week's defamation trial, a judge says.
2023-06-06 07:47
Bruno Fernandes vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Whose Man Utd volley was better?
Bruno Fernandes vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Whose Man Utd volley was better?
Comparing the two brilliant volleys scored for Manchester United by Bruno Fernandes (vs Burnley) and Cristiano Ronaldo (vs Tottenham).
2023-09-27 23:00
Afghan interpreter's anger over son's visa denial
Afghan interpreter's anger over son's visa denial
Sajid, who worked for the UK armed forces, says he cannot be reunited with his three-year-old son.
2023-09-02 23:09
Cyberattack is a factor in Illinois hospital's closure
Cyberattack is a factor in Illinois hospital's closure
A hospital in Illinois will close on Friday due in part to a cyberattack -- a rare case of a health care provider publicly linking a hack incident to its closure.
2023-06-13 06:26
Gigi Hadid labeled 'rarest of gems', praised for 'educated' post on Israel-Hamas conflict
Gigi Hadid labeled 'rarest of gems', praised for 'educated' post on Israel-Hamas conflict
Half-Palestinian supermodel Gigi Hadid's empathic post on the Israel-Palestine conflict garnered her praise online
2023-10-11 14:59
Who is Loretta Kay Carr? Alabama woman arrested for murder after allegedly pushing mom off cliff
Who is Loretta Kay Carr? Alabama woman arrested for murder after allegedly pushing mom off cliff
Mary Elizabeth Isbell, 37, had been reported missing in the town of Hartselle in Alabama since late 2021
2023-06-30 17:30
US judges halt healthcare bans for transgender youth
US judges halt healthcare bans for transgender youth
By Daniel Trotta and Brendan Pierson In state after state, conservative lawmakers this year have banned medical procedures
2023-07-03 18:06
Lewis Hamilton, an 18-month drought and an eighth world title further away than ever
Lewis Hamilton, an 18-month drought and an eighth world title further away than ever
When Lewis Hamilton took the chequered flag at the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in December 2021, after one of the most action-packed and demanding races of his career, the Brit stood on the podium proud. Defiant, even. With the awe of a competitor on the brink of history, he leapt off top-spot and pointed towards his team down below. A 103rd win was sealed; No 104 a week later would seal a record-breaking eighth crown. Max Verstappen, meanwhile, abruptly left the stage. That was then. This is now. In the 18 months since that win in Jeddah – a win which brought him level on points with Verstappen in 2021’s title race for the ages – Hamilton has been on the podium 12 times. No 12 was secured in impressive fashion from fourth on the grid in Spain on Sunday. Eight ‘second-place’ finishes; four ‘third-place’ results. But zero wins. Of course, the first of those 12 will be talked about until the cows come home. It seems borderline unfathomable that Hamilton could be so close to an eighth world championship then and still hunting that 104th grand prix victory now. Abu Dhabi 2021 was the cruellest of near-misses. But even since then, with Red Bull taking Mercedes’ mantle at the front of the pack, Hamilton’s racing has remained at an ultra-high level. Last year, he had a mid-season streak of five podiums in a row, with Silverstone his best opportunity to stand on top once again. A mid-race safety car ruined his strategy, with Carlos Sainz instead emerging as a winner in F1 for the first time. Yet it was Austin in October, with Verstappen’s second title already wrapped up, that was tougher to stomach. Hamilton was leading with five laps to go but, ultimately, was powerless to stop Verstappen’s Red Bull surging past him. This, indeed, is what will be most excruciating for the 38-year-old. No opportunities have been squandered. In fact, openings have largely been self-induced, with Hamilton having to make moves on Sunday to make up for a weak qualifying record on Saturday, such was the volatility of Mercedes’ car. And yet, Russell was the one who capitalised in Brazil last November, following a sprint victory at Interlagos with his debut grand prix win. Hamilton came home second. Russell also claimed Mercedes’ sole pole position last year, in Hungary, while Hamilton has also not qualified first since Saudi 2021. Outwardly at least, Hamilton’s confidence in Mercedes is unaffected, despite an 18-month period riddled with frustration. So much so that a new contract is on the verge of being signed by both parties. Yet for the fierce competitor inside, such a drought will be agonising. Upcoming races at Montreal and Silverstone represent more glimmers of hope, as the new-and-improved Mercedes car evolves. But, frankly, Verstappen and Red Bull remain in a league of their own. Russell was mocked after the first race of the season in Bahrain when he claimed Christian Horner’s team could win every race this year. It, remarkably, does not seem so farcical now. As for Hamilton, that record-breaking eighth title seems further away than ever, with the man himself already talking about 2024. Yet breaking the longest losing streak of his career will, instead, be the predominant goal in the forefront of his mind come Canada and the traditional European season thereafter. Read More Max Verstappen says Lewis Hamilton title fight ‘would be great for the sport’ Lando Norris reacts to Lewis Hamilton collision that ruined his Spanish Grand Prix Max Verstappen maintains dominance but Mercedes show their teeth at Spanish Grand Prix
2023-06-06 14:49
'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings strikes again as he makes raunchy NSFW comment about iconic Disney movie
'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings strikes again as he makes raunchy NSFW comment about iconic Disney movie
This comes just days after Ken Jennings shared a NSFW tweet about 'Garfield' comic strip
2023-06-19 10:50
Ilkay Gundogan agrees to join Barcelona on a free transfer
Ilkay Gundogan agrees to join Barcelona on a free transfer
Ilkay Gundogan has ended his trophy-laden seven-year stay with Manchester City by agreeing to join Barcelona on a free transfer
2023-06-27 05:38
French gastronomy facing huge logistical challenge for Olympics
French gastronomy facing huge logistical challenge for Olympics
France's vaunted gastronomy will be put to the ultimate test when organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics have to...
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Fears grow of tighter state grip on Serbian media
Fears grow of tighter state grip on Serbian media
Two controversial bills backed by Serbian lawmakers this week have sparked fears of more state control over the media and another setback for press...
2023-10-28 13:39