Max Verstappen takes first pole of season as George Russell eighth in qualifying Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of the season for Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix – as George Russell’s outside title hopes were dealt a significant blow after he qualified only eighth. Verstappen delivered an emphatic lap on Formula One’s return
Testing breast milk ‘may lead to earlier diagnosis of breast cancer’ Testing breast milk could lead to the earlier diagnosis of breast cancer, researchers believe. Scientists at the University of Manchester are examining whether circulating tumour DNA from cancer, which can show up in breast milk, could identify the disease earlier than a blood test
Northern Ireland cruise to stunning win over Ukraine Ciaron Brown’s first international goals came as a pair to help a young Northern Ireland side stun Ukraine 3-0 and go clear at the top of Nations League Group B2. Brown, the only player in Michael O’Neill’s starting line-up over the age of 24, scrambled in early
Widdecombe murder suspect charged with preparing terrorism against Nigel Farage The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has also been charged with a terror plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Joshua Kerry, 28, is charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts relating to alleged activity between 31 May 2024 and 8 July
G7 leaders agree to release ‘up to 100 million barrels’ of petroleum reserves G7 leaders have agreed to release “up to 100 million barrels” of strategic petroleum reserves “within four months”, French President Emmanuel Macron has said. Mr Macron also wrote on X that G7 members had agreed to “take no measures to restrict the
Freddie Mercury song lyrics sell for £277,000 at auction A notebook containing Freddie Mercury’s song lyrics sold for £277,000 at auction. The handwritten lyrics by the Queen frontman were the highest-selling lot on day one of Propstore’s Music Live Auction. The lyrics were from the recording sessions for Mercury’s debut solo album, Mr. Bad Guy
Celebrity Traitors premiere was most watched debut of hit show in UK The return of The Celebrity Traitors was the most watched debut episode of any series of the programme in the UK, with an average of 8.9 million viewers. The second series of the BBC gameshow launched on Thursday, with the episode ending on
Police chief vows to defend Jewish community on anniversary of attack The Jewish community faces a threat not shared by anybody else, the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police said as he marked the first anniversary of the terror attack on a synagogue. Sir Stephen Watson promised officers would “exercise every sinew” in defence of
Manchester City lodge appeal against guilty verdict Manchester City have lodged their appeal against the damning judgment that they broke Premier League financial rules. An independent commission found City guilty in a report released earlier this week. City had until Friday to appeal and the club announced just before midday they had done so. A
FA says Man City verdict has ‘significant implications for integrity of the game’ The Football Association says it is “carefully considering” the implications of the findings into Manchester City. An independent commission found City guilty on all charges related to breaching Premier League financial rules in a damning report released earlier this week. City are