51 m. ago Max Verstappen lays down first marker with sprint race pole in Austin

The Red Bull driver pipped McLaren’s Lando Norris in the final moments of the qualifying session

Sport

1 hour ago Full list of ‘top’ Motability cars you can drive away for under £1,000

A wide variety of cars are on offer through the Motability Scheme

Economics

1 hour ago Perv teacher sexted 'teen' making sick bestiality brag and then blamed wife

A school teacher is under investigation after allegedly sexting what he believed to be a 13-year-old girl asking for pictures and saying he would take her virginity

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4 h. ago 'His late surge will kill his rivals' – Jason Heavey's QIPCO Champions Day tips

The Daily Star Chief Tipster has fired in 12-1, 15-2 and 5-2 winning naps this week – and he fancies 50-1 and 20-1 outsiders on QIPCO Champions Day at Ascot

Events

4 h. ago Shanghai Port 'drive hard bargain' with Rangers over Kevin Muscat compensation as insider teases exit

A seven-figure agreement is being discussed to allow Muscat to walk out of his contract that runs until 2026

Politics

4 h. ago Ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans is a terrible decision – and a depressing one | Barney Ronay

The idea that barring the Israeli club’s supporters from Villa Park will de-escalate a volatile situation just doesn’t stand upWell, at least we have Ayoub Khan in the house, Birmingham MP and a voice of tolerance, unity and de-escalation in these difficult times. “Sports entertainment events should be enjoyed by all regardless of their race, ethnicity and background,” Khan wrote on X on Thursday. One hundred per cent this. Heart emoji. Slay, king. This is not just the best part of sport. It’s the only real point.“Now is the time to ease tensions, set aside political difference and focus on the football,” Khan concluded, scattering flowers of all shades, fluttering his fingers to release a cascade of butterflies, and opening his arms to embrace, personally, brothers and sisters of every caste and clime. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago McLaren confirms US Grand Prix interference as Lando Norris handicapped vs Oscar Piastri

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri made contact on the opening lap of the Singapore Grand Prix, with the McLaren driver now facing what he called 'repercussions' at the US Grand Prix

Sport

5 h. ago Lando Norris sets scorching pace in practice for United States Grand Prix

The British driver was almost three tenths of a second quicker than his McLaren team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri.

Sport

5 h. ago KGM Musso EV review: An affordable Tesla Cybertruck rival with added cool

The Korean brand’s all-electric pick-up drives like a car and is great value, especially with low running costs

Politics

6 h. ago Government crackdown on car industry perk could drive up used car prices

Employee Car Ownership Schemes set to be targeted by HMRC, but it could hurt industry, government revenue and car buyers

Politics

6 h. ago Prince William told of 'horrifying' scale of abuse for ambulance workers in line of duty

Prince William visited the heardquarters of the London Ambulance Service today, which has seen an 11 per cent increase this year in physical and verbal abuse against its staff

Politics

7 h. ago Gold prices topped $4,300 this week. What's driving the surge?

As economic uncertainty deepens, the rush for gold continues — with prices for the precious metal topping $4,300 for the first time this week

Economics

7 h. ago Families protest 'dangerous' A316 Twickenham roundabout after near miss involving mother and three children

The protest took place near the A316 at Margaret’s Roundabout in Twickenham, where a driver crashed through roadside barriers last year, narrowly missing family

Society

7 h. ago Can you really repair damaged hair with one wash? I tried Rita Ora's TYPEBEA damage repair kit to find out

The new four-step system from Rita Ora’s brand TYPEBEA promises 80 per cent less breakage after just one use. But can it return overworked, over-styled hair to its virgin state?

Events

8 h. ago China purges nine top commanders in People’s Liberation Army

Xi Jinping’s targets in anti-corruption drive include PLA’s No 2 General He Weidong

Politics

8 h. ago Cameron Menzies admits his arm was shaking as Scot overcomes 'stinking' legs to bag vital win

Hot Scot surges into a Saturday showdown with Rob Cross after overcoming some hurdles in Hildesheim

Politics

8 h. ago UK stock markets tumble and banks impacted amid concerns over US credit

Barclays, with its substantial US operations, saw its stock fall by over 6 per cent

Economics

9 h. ago Roofer GUILTY of killing dad in horror brawl over money in Scots car park

A ROOFER killed a dad in a car park brawl. Rodney Shaw, 52, attacked David McGuinness in a row over money. The pair clashed outside a builder's Merchants store. Moments later father-of-four David suffered a fatal heart attack. Jurors decided Shaw, from Montrose, Angus, was to blame. At the High Court in Aberdeen, Judge Andrew...

Events

9 h. ago Regulations to drive a green transition in shipping hang in the balance, US pushes against change

The world's largest maritime nations are deliberating on regulations to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels

Economics

10 h. ago News | Tech sector is increasingly important driver of Greater London and South East office market

News | Tech sector is increasingly important driver of Greater London and South East office market  CoStar

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