68 m. ago Arvid Lindblad reveals Max Verstappen 'pep talk' before stunning Mexico GP showing

Max Verstappen sat out first practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix as British teenager Arvid Lindblad produced a superb audition for a promotion to a Formula 1 race seat in 2026

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4 h. ago Tony Blair Institute undertakes restructuring as losses mount

Consulting group and think-tank founded by former PM doubles down on artificial intelligence and seeks new donors

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8 h. ago Max Verstappen dominates Mexico GP practice to pile pressure on McLaren

The Dutchman has roared back intocontention by winning three of the last four races and is the favourite this weekend

Events

8 h. ago Max Verstappen dominates Mexican Grand Prix practice to pile pressure on McLaren

The Dutchman has roared back into championship contention by winning three of the last four races and is favourite to rack up victory this weekend.

Sport

9 h. ago Surgeons at hospital do TWELVE prostate ops in a single day using high

Enlarged prostate is a common non-cancerous condition that affects older men but many patients wait months for care.

Science

9 h. ago Prostate patients treated with new waterjet technique assisted by robots

The pioneering process was used to treat a record number of prostate procedures in one day

Science

9 h. ago Parents urged to vaccinate children against flu ‘wildfire’ as cases rise

Experts said flu has hit early this year, with a worrying increase among children.

Society

9 h. ago School flu 'wildfire' warning as NHS shares where to get vaccines this week

Flu is surging early this year so the NHS has established pop-up clinics at venues such as fire stations and bowling alleys as well as pharmacies this half-term

Events

12 h. ago Mexican Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri off the pace as Lando Norris and Max Verstappen sit out practice

Ferrari driver topped standings in Mexico City

Sport

13 h. ago F1 standings: Max Verstappen hunting down Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in title charge

McLaren rivals wobbling as Red Bull’s reigning four-time world champion makes dramatic late push

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15 h. ago Max Verstappen's punishment at Mexico GP as Lando Norris branded rival 'dangerous'

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have been involved in a number of on-track battles this season, but tensions boiled over during last year's Mexico City Grand Prix

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15 h. ago Verstappen has great chance to close F1 gap on happy hunting ground

Cut-throat Red Bull driver will relish McLaren duo chase in Mexico City where he has won five of the last seven racesEnjoying a late surge out of the final bend, Max Verstappen is looming large in the mirrors of his championship rivals. The Dutchman is a threat beyond his formidable pace. An ominous, unsettling presence whose singular determination carries a weight of its own and at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix he will be hoping to put the hammer down once more.Having all but written off his chances by mid-season, Verstappen and team Red Bull have orchestrated a striking comeback. In closing down a 104-point gap to the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, to just 40 points in the space of four races, the defending champion has left Piastri and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, as prey in his paws. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Hamilton issues warning to McLaren as Verstappen roars into F1 title fight

Cut-throat Red Bull driver will relish McLaren duo chase in Mexico City where he has won five of the last seven racesEnjoying a late surge out of the final bend, Max Verstappen is looming large in the mirrors of his championship rivals. The Dutchman is a threat beyond his formidable pace. An ominous, unsettling presence whose singular determination carries a weight of its own and at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix he will be hoping to put the hammer down once more.Having all but written off his chances by mid-season, Verstappen and Red Bull have orchestrated a striking comeback. In closing down a 104-point gap to the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, to just 40 in the space of four races, the defending champion has left Piastri and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, as prey in his paws. Continue reading...

Events

16 h. ago US agency acts over reports of Tesla ‘Mad Max’ driver assistance mode

NHTSA earlier this month opened an investigation into 2.9 million Tesla vehicles equipped with its FSD system

Politics

16 h. ago IT consultant jailed after flying from UK to Syria in bid to die for Jihad

Isa Giga, 32, was jailed after he quit his job and travelled to Syria to 'fight for jihad' when the country was in the middle of a deadly civil war

Events

17 h. ago British IT consultant who 'couldn't bear to live with non Muslims' so flew business class to Syria to fight for Islamist terrorists is jailed for nine years

Isa Giga (pictured), 32 from Hounslow in west London , devastated his family when he told them he was going to Birmingham but instead quit his job and travelled to Syria via Turkey in 2015.

Events

17 h. ago Woman who waged 'breathtaking' campaign of cyberstalking, harassment and abuse jailed

Social media consultant Samantha Wall, 55, has been jailed for her campaigns of abuse and harassment

Events

18 h. ago McLaren boss names only reason they'll make Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris No.1 driver

McLaren are feeling the heat with Max Verstappen looming large in the title fight, but CEO Zak Brown is extremely reluctant to pick a number-one driver between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri

Transport

18 h. ago Hospitals will be paid to divert patients into community to slash waiting lists

The NHS has also set a target for 85% of people with a cancer diagnosis to have their first treatment within two months of being referred.

Science

18 h. ago Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri get priceless Max Verstappen advice from Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are separated by 40 points heading into the Mexican Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton warning the McLaren duo

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