58 minutes ago Lando Norris makes shock McLaren statement after missing out on F1 title: ‘We were not ready’

Norris can now no longer catch Max Verstappen, who sealed a fourth championship in Las Vegas

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95 minutes ago Lando Norris reaction says it all as Max Verstappen secures F1 title at Las Vegas GP

Max Verstappen is officially Formula 1's fifth-ever four-time world champion after finishing fifth at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, one place ahead of rival Lando Norris

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1 hour ago Scotland star makes timely return to action with status under threat as 6

Keeper ends six-game absence as Canaries land point on road

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1 hour ago Ibrahima Konate gobsmacked by Liverpool youngster as he challenges him in dressing room

Premier League leaders Liverpool were happy to get back into the swing of things after the international break, but one member of the squad left his team-mates astonished

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2 hours ago World will be ‘unable to cope’ with volume of plastic waste in 10 years, warns expert

Countries must curb production now and tackle plastic’s full life cycle, says Norwegian minister Anne Beathe Tvinnereim ahead of key UN talks this weekThe world will be “unable to cope” with the sheer volume of plastic waste a decade from now unless countries agree to curbs on production, the co-chair of a coalition of key countries has warned ahead of crunch talks on curbing global plastic pollution.Speaking before the final, critical round of UN talks on the first global treaty to end plastic waste, in Busan, South Korea, this week, Norway’s minister for international development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, acknowledged the split that had developed between plastic-producing countries and others. She represents more than 60 “high ambition” nations, led by Rwanda and Norway, who want plast...

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2 hours ago I'm A Celeb's Maura struggled to keep a roof over her head before appearing on TV show

Maura Higgins has entered the Australian jungle to appear on I'm A Celeb – but the reality star once revealed she struggled to keep a roof over her head before appearing on TV

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2 hours ago 'Learning curve': Scotland A's narrow win over Chile descends into dour battle on dreich night

Douglas impresses once again but landslide win is not forthcoming

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2 hours ago Never write him off: how Max Verstappen overcame ‘undriveable monster’ to win fourth world title

At times the world champion ground it out on will alone but an unforgettable drive in Brazil turned things back his wayMax Verstappen was clear all season he wanted to win the Formula One world title with a dominant car, just as he had the previous two years. Much as he might have enjoyed more of a canter, the fight for his fourth title, secured in Las Vegas, was not only far greater sport but also showed how complete a driver he has matured into.Beating him in future is going to be a fearsome task, as his title rival Lando Norris acknowledged. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Max Verstappen seals fourth F1 world title as George Russell wins in Las Vegas

Verstappen joins elite clubs as he ends Lando Norris’ championship hopes

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2 hours ago Pakistan shuts down capital ahead of rally to demand jailed former PM Imran Khan’s release

Roads sealed and mobile services suspended days after sectarian violence leaves 42 people dead

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