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Hungarian Grand Prix: Lando Norris lets Oscar Piastri pass to win first ever F1 race as Max Verstappen fumes
A furious Lando Norris was forced to give up the second Formula One victory of his career after he followed a McLaren team order to allow Oscar Piastri to win a controversial Hungarian Grand Prix.A mediocre getaway from pole position at the Hungaroring saw Norris drop behind team-mate Piastri.But he was handed an apparent lifeline by McLaren when they pulled him in for his second tyre change two laps earlier than his team-mate.The undercut propelled Norris into the lead, and he held a five-second advantage over Piastri.However, the Englishman faced a barrage of orders from his race engineer, Will Joseph,...
Manchester United confirm interest in Scott McTominay amid Fulham and Tottenham links
Erik ten Hag claimed he has no desire to offload Scott McTominay amid fresh speculation about the Scotland midfielder's Manchester United future.The 27-year-old, who was the subject of a failed bid from West Ham last summer, while Fulham are interested in the midfielder. Galatasaray have also confirmed their interest, while Tottenham have been linked.United academy graduate McTominay started 27 matches for the Red Devils last term and was their joint-third highest scorer with 10 goals after moving into a more advanced role. He also notched seven goals in Scotland's successful Euro 2024 qualifying campaign last year.Ten Hag is adamant...
Arsenal confirm 26-man squad for pre-season tour of US
Arsenal have confirmed their 26-man squad for their pre-season tour of the United States.The Gunners will play Bournemouth on Wednesday and Manchester United on Saturday in Los Angeles before meeting Liverpool in Philadelphia.A mixture of young players and experienced first-team stars will be involved, with some of those who played in this summer’s international tournaments set to join up later into the tour.Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz will link up with Mikel Arteta’s side before their clash against United at SoFi Stadium on Saturday 27 June. Aaron Ramsdale, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and David Raya...
Brazil: Singer, 35, dies after being electrocuted on stage
A 35-year-old Brazilian singer has died after being electrocuted during a performance in Salinopolis, northern Brazil. The artist, identified as Ayres Sasaki, was performing at the Solar Hotel on July 13 when the incident occurred.Reports suggest that the fatal electrocution happened when Sasaki came into contact with a cable, either while embracing a wet fan or whilst playing his guitar. The exact circumstances are still under investigation by local authorities.A spokesperson for the Solar Hotel said: "We have been entirely dedicated to supporting [his] family and taking care of the necessary arrangements."Sasaki worked as an architect while pursuing his music dream and is survived by his wife Mariana.His Instagram page was flooded with tributes after news of his passing.One message read: "May you rest in peace. Gone way too soon. So tragic. Sending love and prayers to his family and friends."Another fan added: "Your music will live on. God bless. Peace and love always."
Putin's Russian air force intercepts US fighter jets over Arctic
Russia's Defence Ministry said on Sunday that Russian warplanes prevented two US strategic bombers from violating the state border over the Barents Sea in the Arctic Ocean. After having detected an air target approaching the Russian borders, the military scrambled MiG-29 and MiG-31 fighter jets, the ministry said in a statement. The MiGs identified the planes as two American strategic bombers."As the Russian fighter jets approached, the American strategic bombers adjusted their flight course... and subsequently turned away from the state border of the Russian Federation," the ministry said.The Russian warplanes carried out the flight in compliance with international rules on...
Arsenal confirm Tommy Setford arrival from Ajax to continue goalkeeper shake-up
Arsenal have sealed the signing of goalkeeper Tommy Setford from Ajax.Setford arrives for a fee under £1million and has signed a four-year deal, with the Gunners holding the option of a further 12 months.The 20-year-old had entered the final year of his contract with Ajax, who opted to sell rather than risk losing him for free at the end of the season.Setford has been signed for the academy but will regularly train with the first team. He will immediately be exposed to first-team action by flying out with the squad on their tour of the United States.The youngster, once...
Eva Longoria says Latinos and women ‘severely under-represented’ in Hollywood
American actress Eva Longoria has said that “Latinos and women are still severely under-represented” in Hollywood.The Desperate Housewives star, 49, said it is “often the perception” that Hollywood is “pretty progressive” but added she found this was not always the case.Speaking to The Guardian, she said: “We still have so far to go. Both Latinos and women are still severely under-represented.“Statistically, we’re actually going in the wrong direction.“In the US, Latinos are 20% of the population but 5% in TV and film.“Yet we’re the biggest ticket-buyers at the movies and one of the biggest TV audiences.“We’ve got to work on...
British woman and Canadian husband found dead in boat after trying to sail Atlantic
A British woman and her Canadian husband have been found dead off the coast of Canada after trying to sail across the Atlantic Ocean. Bodies believed to be those of Brett Clibbery and Sarah Packwood were found after their lifeboat washed ashore on Sable Island. Formal identification is yet to take place. The pair left Halifax Harbour on June 11, intending to sail to Azores, a Portuguese island, some 8,000km away. They were reported missing on June 18. They were found on July 10 on Sable Island, an unpopulated Canadian territory only 175km south west of Halifax. James Clibbery, the son of the British Columbian...
Ivan Toney: Tottenham and Chelsea issued update from Thomas Frank over signing Brentford striker
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has warned Tottenham and Chelsea they will have to cough up if they want to sign "expensive" Ivan Toney.The England striker remains widely expected to leave the Bees this summer, having made no secret of his desire to join a bigger club. He has previously spoken of his admiration for Liverpool and Arsenal.But it is Spurs and Chelsea who have been more regularly linked with interest in Toney.Frank says he would ‘love’ Toney to stay at Brentford for at least one more season despite signing likely replacement Igor Thiago in a club-record £30million deal.Asked if...
Over-developed and gauche? Why Kos is actually the most laid-back Greek island of them all
It’s fair to say that in this age of social media one-upmanship, what was once a joyously simple task – that of deciding which Greek island to spend your summer on – has become more like an act of self-flagellation. Andros or Tinos? Folegandros or Ios? Sometimes, all you want to do is fly, feed and flop, yet now every trip carries a weight of expectation as you strive to performatively unearth the undiscovered on your Insta feed. It is, frankly, exhausting. Fortunately, we’ve got some heartening news: sometimes the best options are also those most familiar.Take Kos. The third...
Met Police officer sacked for making 'disgusting' misogynistic and abusive comments about women
A Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked for making abusive and misogynistic comments to female colleagues. PC Terrence Ellis, who was based on the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Command, was fired after a four day gross misconduct hearing found evidence of “disgusting behaviour and language”. The panel dismissed him without notice at the conclusion of the hearing on Friday, having previously suspended him following a complaint in September 2022. Chief superintendent Andy Burton, in charge of policing the command, said: “PC Ellis’s disgusting behaviour and language has led to his dismissal, a decision I fully support and welcome. “This type of behaviour is completely unacceptable...
Hungarian Grand Prix 2024: F1 race start time today, grid positions and how to watch on TV
Formula One heads to Budapest this weekend for the Hungarian Grand Prix with a fair amount more intrigue about the second half of the 2024 season than the first.Round 13 of 24 comes after Lewis Hamilton romped to victory at Silverstone a fortnight ago to make it consecutive wins for Mercedes, with George Russell victorious in Austria a week earlier.The overwhelming title favourite is still Max Verstappen however, though Lando Norris will be hoping to claw back some points after taking pole.Verstappen has won both of the last two grands prix in Hungary but Hamilton is comfortably the record-holder...
The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam: a shiny new city hangout
A new page has been turned in Amsterdam. In recent years, the city has slowly shed its red light reputation, and in place of the seedy stag dos that used to descend upon its winding canals comes a clutch of exciting new developments. Included in this new chapter is The Hoxton’s second opening in the Dutch capital. Adding to Ennismore’s ever-expanding empire, and building on the success of their original property in the city centre, the hotel brand has stretched further afield to the Eastern Docklands, injecting its relaxed, contemporary style to this lesser-known district. Commissioned by the Royal Holland...
German police foiled IS attack hours before England vs Spain Euro 2024 match
German police foiled a suspected IS terror plot by raiding a series of addresses ahead of England’s Euro 2024 final match against Spain.Officers took action after fears were raised of an attack on the Breitscheidplatz town square where thousands of Three Lions fans were gathered. All the while, fans were unaware of any potential hazard and went on to enjoy the build up to the game, which England ultimately lost 2-1. Three suspects were detained by German special forces who had raided addresses in nearby Potsdam.The Sun reported that police searched three addresses while looking for five men, who were all...
Mike Tyson reacts to Jake Paul knockout win as 'Problem Child' throws down Alex Pereira challenge
Jake Paul insists his rescheduled blockbuster bout against Mike Tyson will go ahead in November as planned as he also called out UFC star Alex Pereira for a crossover boxing fight in future.YouTuber-turned-pugilist Paul was originally supposed to meet heavyweight icon Tyson, 58, in a controversial, Netflix-streamed showdown at AT&T Stadium in Texas on Saturday night, only for a recent ulcer flare-up suffered by ‘Iron Mike’ during a flight resulting in the contest - as well as Amanda Serrano’s huge rematch with Katie Taylor - being rescheduled for November 15 last month.Instead of being simply content to wait for that...
Conor McGregor 'FIRES' Mike Perry from Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship after Jake Paul defeat
Conor McGregor said he “fired” Mike Perry from the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) after his knockout defeat by Jake Paul, who also drew the ire of the UFC legend in an explosive social media rant.Perry delivered a performance full of heart and incredible toughness and durability at Tampa’s Amalie Arena on Saturday night, stepping up to face Paul after the latter’s blockbuster showdown with Mike Tyson was postponed until November 15 due to a recent ulcer flare-up suffered by the heavyweight boxing icon during a flight.However, the former UFC fighter turned BKFC star could not seriously threaten Paul despite...
Israeli strikes launched against Houthi-held Yemeni city
Israeli military forces have launched a series of strikes on several Houthi targets in western Yemen.Officials said they hit a number of "military targets" in Hodeidah, a Houthi stronghold, in response to "hundreds of attacks" against Israel in recent months. Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said: "The Houthis attacked us over 200 times. The first time that they harmed an Israeli citizen, we struck them. And we will do this in any place where it may be required."The strikes appear to be Israel's first on Yemeni soil since the Israel-Hamas conflict began last October.Houthi officials claim the strikes targeted fuel...
Jake Paul sends Mike Tyson message with brutal Mike Perry knockout win
Jake Paul warmed up for his blockbuster rescheduled showdown against Mike Tyson with a bruising knockout victory over Mike Perry.The so-called ‘Problem Child’ knocked down the extremely durable former UFC favourite turned Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship star three times en route to a thrilling sixth-round stoppage win in a bloody cruiserweight contest in Tampa, Florida on Saturday night.Paul was rewarded for taking what many deemed as a potentially unnecessary risk in fighting the dangerous Perry on the night that he was originally due to meet Tyson, before that bout was pushed back to November 15 last month after the heavyweight...
Jake Paul vs Mike Perry LIVE! Boxing result, fight stream, latest updates and Mike Tyson reaction
Jake Paul vs Mike Perry LIVE!Jake Paul will turn his attentions to Mike Tyson after producing a memorable win over Mike Perry in Tampa on Saturday night. The so-called ‘Problem Child’ delivered a total of three knockdowns in a dominant and entertaining display at Amalie Arena that ended with a brutal barrage in round six that forced the referee to step in.It was just the sort of result and performance that Paul wanted after the postponement of his blockbuster showdown with heavyweight boxing legend Tyson, who was forced to push back their controversial Netflix-screened Texas clash last month to November 15 after suffering an ulcer flare-up. However, Paul insists that fight is now very much on as he also called out reigning UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.On a stacked undercard on Saturday, Amanda Serrano sent an emphatic message to Katie Taylor with an early demolition of Stevie Morgan. Lucas Bahdi brutally knocked out Ashton Sylve in a massive upset after Corey Marksman also beat Tony Aguilar in a rematch, with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr outpointing Uriah Hall following early wins for Shadasia Green, Alexis Chaparro and Angel Barrientes. Follow Jake Paul vs Mike Perry updates and reaction live below!
Ange Postecoglou offers injury update on Lucas Bergvall after Tottenham teenager limps off against QPR
Ange Postecoglou is confident Lucas Bergvall has not suffered a serious injury after he was forced off in Tottenham’s pre-season win over QPR.Spurs have won both of their matches to start the summer, beating Hearts earlier this week and then easing past Championship side QPR on Saturday afternoon at Loftus Road. There was concern, though, as Bergvall, making his first start for Spurs, was forced off midway through the first-half, with Dejan Kulusevski brought on.However, Postecoglou offered a positive update after the match, believing the 18-year-old was still learning to cope with the training methods at his new club.“He's just...
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