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Lando Norris crowned Formula One world champion
AFP, Published on 07/12/2025
» ABU DHABI - Lando Norris claimed his maiden Formula One world drivers' title in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign.
South Africa bids for first African F1 grand prix in 30 years
AFP, Published on 28/02/2025
» MIDRAND — Three decades after Formula One (F1) engines last roared on African tarmac, South Africa is mounting a bid to organise a new Grand Prix and bring the world championship back to the continent.
'Fantastic' Verstappen wins third straight Formula One title
AFP, Published on 08/10/2023
» DOHA - Max Verstappen clinched his third consecutive world title on Saturday when he finished second behind rookie Oscar Piastri in an incident-filled sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Greece launches rescue effort in flooded villages
AFP, Published on 07/09/2023
» VOLOS, greece - Greek emergency services on Thursday were trying to rescue potentially dozens of people from villages in a central region that has seen more rain in 24 hours than it normally sees in a year.
Major firms not doing enough to curb deforestation: report
AFP, Published on 15/02/2023
» PARIS - Many major global firms and financial institutions that directly or indirectly contribute to deforestation do not have any policies in place to protect forests, increasing the risk for catastrophic nature loss, a report said Wednesday.
Verstappen heads to Monaco where Leclerc awaits a change of luck
AFP, Published on 26/05/2022
» MONACO - World champion Max Verstappen heads home this weekend hoping to survive the chaos and beat arch-rival and luckless local hero Charles Leclerc again in Sunday's 79th running of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Europe ramps up Covid vaccine drive for children
AFP, Published on 15/12/2021
» BERLIN: Several European nations started vaccinating children aged five to 11 against Covid-19 on Wednesday in an effort to contain a raging pandemic and keep schools open, while others are still deciding their approach.
After Belgian washout, Verstappen's home race could create heat
AFP, Published on 02/09/2021
» ZANDVOORT (NETHERLANDS) - Formula One hopes a return to "a proper old-school track" in the Netherlands this weekend can wipe away memories of last Sunday's farcical washout in Belgium.
Lewis Hamilton: Six of the best as world champion eyes 100 wins
AFP, Published on 29/07/2021
» BUDAPEST: Lewis Hamilton can hit a century of victories on Sunday at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Disney's 'Mulan' makes historic small-screen debut, skips theatres
AFP, Published on 04/09/2020
» LOS ANGELES: Disney's live-action "Mulan" featuring an all-Asian cast finally premieres Friday, launching on streaming service Disney+ in a bold small-screen gamble that analysts say could change Hollywood forever.