
Microsoft’s Lineup of Exclusive Games Draws Fire From Deal Foes
US officials suing to stop Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard Inc. argue the software giant’s
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Lordstown CEO Was Ghosted by Foxconn Unit a Year Before Collapse
Lordstown Motors Corp. executive Ed Hightower flew to Taiwan from Detroit last year for meetings with leaders of
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How the I-95 Bridge Reopened Just 12 Days After Fiery Collapse
Less than two weeks after a bridge collapse in Philadelphia on a key stretch of US Interstate 95,
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Donald Trump countersues writer E Jean Carroll for defamation
The former president alleges the writer falsely accused him of rape after a jury found he sexually abused her.
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PAG Partner Kim Retires as PE Firms See Rising Departures
David Kim, a partner at PAG, is retiring from Asia’s biggest multi-asset manager after 13 years, leaving the
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Hajj: Price rises making pilgrimage increasingly unaffordable
The pilgrimage to Mecca is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many Muslims across the world.
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UK Considers Nationalization of Thames Water as Bonds Tumble
Britain’s biggest water supplier, Thames Water, is in talks with officials over contingency plans including a temporary nationalization
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Sierra Leone media guide
An overview of the media in Sierra Leone, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
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‘Happy’ Lewis Hamilton still hungry for record eighth world title – Damon Hill
Damon Hill has praised Lewis Hamilton for the “admirable” way he “kept his chin up” after the controversy of Abu Dhabi – and believes the Mercedes man is “absolutely motivated” to win a record eighth world title. Eighteen months have passed since Hamilton lost out to Max Verstappen at the contentious season finale, with his Dutch rival going on to take last year’s title too. And Verstappen, 69 points clear in this season’s championship, is primed to complete his hat-trick. Hamilton, 38, has not won a race since the penultimate round of the 2021 campaign – the longest losing streak of his career – but he heads to this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix following two consecutive podium finishes in his revamped Mercedes machine. “It is admirable the way Lewis kept his chin up after what happened in Abu Dhabi,” Hill, the 1996 world champion, told the PA news agency. “He got back on with the task in hand and he is driving better again this year than he has done before. He is starting to gel with that car now and he has solved some of the problems he faced. “So I would be amazed if he doesn’t want to go out on a high by winning that eighth title, and he is absolutely motivated by that. He has got that longevity and he looks after himself. “He needs a competitive car, half-a-chance, and someone like Lewis will rise up to that challenge and find more in himself. At the moment we are seeing a happier Hamilton, and a happy Hamilton is a fast Hamilton.” The British driver’s future on the grid, however, remains a hot topic of speculation. Hamilton has entered the final six months of his current £40million-a-season contract with Mercedes. But despite a string of recent discussions with team principal Toto Wolff, a conclusion to the saga is not understood to be imminent. “The talk is that Lewis is finalising a much longer-term deal that goes beyond his racing career,” added Hill, 62. “The car company itself is involved, so there is a bit more bureaucracy in this deal.” Hamilton is already 93 points behind Verstappen in the standings after the Red Bull driver raced to his sixth victory from eight rounds to equal Ayrton Senna’s career tally of 41 wins last time out in Canada. Following Verstappen’s triumph, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said his star driver must now be considered among Formula One’s all-time greats. “Comparing different eras is quite difficult,” said Hill, who was speaking at his Halow Project charity event in Sandown following a world-first kart run on Zero synthetic fuel. “They do many more races than they used to in the sport. But, nevertheless, in every era there are one or two drivers who are the cream of the crop, and you have to say Max is one of them, along with Lewis and Fernando (Alonso). “I certainly see him having his own era called ‘the Max Verstappen era’ where he wins practically everything. “If you appreciate great drivers and the job they do then it is great to watch. But I understand people want to see a race and not a demonstration and we have to be patient and hope the others catch him up pretty quickly.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Horner details what makes ‘mega talent’ Verstappen so special Max Verstappen aims to ‘keep winning’ after matching Ayrton Senna’s 41 victories Max Verstappen claims pole position during rain-hit qualifying for Canadian GP
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Japan: Okinawa port turns blood red after beer factory leak
Okinawa's Orion Breweries has apologised but said the scarlet waters posed no health risks.
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Sierra Leone country profile
Provides an overview of Sierra Leone, including key dates and facts about this west African state.
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Putin Steps Up Effort to Undercut Wagner Leader After Revolt
President Vladimir Putin sought to cast the Wagner leader who rose against him as corrupt, even as he
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