15 h. ago Teen hiker's haunting final five words before walking off 120ft cliff

Zane Wach, 14, was hiking in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California with his dad when he started to suffer from the effects of altitude sickness and walked off a cliff

Politics

15 h. ago Toto Wolff interested in signing Max Verstappen for Mercedes

Verstappen and Russell have a rocky history after a number of on-track incidents

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16 h. ago Max Verstappen: George Russell threatened as Mercedes 'in talks' to add Dutch champion for 2026 season

The Dutchman does not seem to be in a rush to leave Red Bull

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16 h. ago Toto Wolff confirms Mercedes are again considering swoop for Max Verstappen

Verstappen understood to have Red Bull exit options Lando Norris fastest in second practice for AustriaToto Wolff has confirmed Mercedes are once more considering a move to tempt the four-time world champion Max Verstappen, with a place potentially available at Mercedes from next season as current driver George Russell has yet to have his contract renewed for 2026.Russell had revealed on Thursday that Mercedes were interested in Verstappen stating: “It’s only normal that conversations with the likes of Verstappen are ongoing.” Wolff was then faced with a barrage of questions on the subject when the Mercedes team principal addressed the press at the Austrian Grand Prix and ultimately acknowledged that the team were indeed investigating options with Verstappen and suggested that talks were taking place. Continue reading...

Economics

18 h. ago Toto Wolff picks between George Russell and Max Verstappen amid Mercedes talks with latter

Max Verstappen remains firmly on Toto Wolff's radar with Mercedes continuing to speak with the four-time Formula 1 champion and George Russell out of contract this year

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18 h. ago George Russell says Max Verstappen is talking to Mercedes in bombshell 2026 move

George Russell has confirmed that Mercedes are in talks with Max Verstappen over potentially taking his seat for the 2026 season as he dropped a bombshell on the four-time world champion's future

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19 h. ago George Russell is right and wrong about Mercedes future as Max Verstappen talks continue

Out of contract at the end of the year, George Russell remains confident he will secure a new Mercedes deal despite admitting the team continues to speak with Max Verstappen

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21 h. ago George Russell and Max Verstappen F1 swap would be unthinkable – but Mercedes man deserves clarity

Russell’s excellent displays so far this season have not triggered pen-to-paper – could he move to Red Bull?

Politics

21 h. ago Max Verstappen 'refused to film one scene' ahead of Brad Pitt's F1 movie

Max Verstappen reportedly refused to star in a scene in the newly released F1: The Movie despite other drivers making cameo appearances in the hugely anticipated film

Culture

23 h. ago Max Verstappen loses key F1 ally at Austrian GP for first time in Red Bull career

Max Verstappen is used to having race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase always in his corner on a Grand Prix weekend, but will have to make do without his long-time ally in Austria

Politics

24 h. ago Woman dies after driver 'flips car before running down road and attacking her'

A woman in her 50s has sadly died after a BMW driver hopped out of his car and suddenly beat her to death. Leicestershire Police said a 23-year-old man was arrested at the scene

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26 h. ago Woman in her 50s dies after being 'attacked by BMW driver who flipped his car'

Emergency services were called to Aylestone Road, near Leicester city centre, at around 5.30pm on Tuesday after a white BMW 1 Series overturned.

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40 h. ago Max Verstappen says ‘there’s always a spot available’ for Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull

Max Verstappen has welcomed the prospect of fellow four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel returning to Red Bull, particularly in a senior capacity, following suggestions the German could succeed veteran consultant Helmut Marko.

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42 h. ago Max Verstappen fumes and asks 'is this a trap' in Austrian GP press conference

A tense moment in the FIA press conference before the Austrian Grand Prix weekend saw Max Verstappen voice his frustration at one particular line of questioning

Politics

45 h. ago Max Verstappen refused to film F1 movie scene with Brad Pitt as he explains double snub

F1: The Movie is out now in cinemas but without a scene including Brad Pitt and Max Verstappen, which the Red Bull Formula 1 star reportedly refused to take part in

Culture

55 h. ago Woman fighting for life after 'BMW driver flipped car and attacked her' in Leicester

A 23-year-old man has been arrested following an incident where a woman in her 50s was reportedly attacked in the street by a BMW driver as she walked down the street

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56 h. ago Woman is fighting for her life after 'BMW driver flipped car and then attacked her' as she walked down the street

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the horror assault which happened at around 5.30pm on Tuesday in Leicester.

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65 h. ago Formula 1: How to watch the Austrian Grand Prix on TV and what to know

Here’s a guide that tells you what you need to know about Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix

Sport

3 d. ago Max Verstappen names six F1 tracks which must stay on calendar

The Red Bull F1 driver is known to like historic, old-school circuits and has revealed his favourites

Politics

3 d. ago Mum's 'world fell apart' after teen daughter dies in horror car crash at hands of speeding boyfriend

Lily-May Vaughan, 17, died when the car she was in flipped and hit a pole - with her mum now calling for law changes to protect others after the driver kept their license for 13 months following the crash

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