Antonelli seeks to extend sensational start

Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell by 20 points after four rounds of the 22-race championship. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli seeks a sensational fourth consecutive victory to boost his F1 drivers’ title bid this weekend, but expects a robust response from Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix. The 19-year-old rising…

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Democrats release ‘autopsy’ on 2024 US election loss but reject findings

Report says Democrats lost ground to Trump’s Republicans through weak funding and voter outreach Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a “town hall” with radio host Charlamagne Tha God, in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., October 15, 2024.REUTERS Bowing to pressure from within its ranks, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) released on ​Thursday…

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Gaza flotilla activists to be deported after taunting by Israeli minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday confirmed the release of Saad Edhi, along with other humanitarian workers detained by Israeli security forces after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. On Monday, Israeli forces detained Saad along with other volunteers after intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying humanitarian aid, including medicine…

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PDMA issues heatwave alert across K-P during Eid holidays

Officials noted that temperatures in recent days have already been recorded 2°C to 4°C above normal levels, signaling an early onset of intense summer conditions. PHOTO: EXPRESS The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Thursday issued a heatwave alert across the province for the Eid holidays, warning of a significant rise in temperatures between May 25…

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Aston Villa win Europa League

Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans celebrates after scoring in the Europa League final. Photo: AFP LONDON: Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Unai Emery’s side took the lead late in…

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Privatisation wave shrinks public schools

RAWALPINDI: Following the privatisation and sale of government schools, Punjab has witnessed a record decline in the number of public educational institutions due to privatisation and public-private partnership policies, according to education sector representatives. Around three-and-a-half years ago, the province had 47,413 government primary, middle, high and higher secondary schools. The number has now dropped…

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