Qatar GP 2025: Lando Norris on F1 title chances against Piastri

There are few strategy options as well, because of a unique aspect of this race.Lusail's plethora of long-duration, medium- and high-speed corners place heavy demands on the tyres, and the sharp kerbs make matters worse.Tyre supplier Pirelli, fearing punctures, has imposed a mandatory maximum of 25 laps usage on any set of tyres, which makes the race a two pit-stop strategy at least.There is plenty of jeopardy, though. Both Piastri and Mercedes' George Russell - who was second…

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New Bishop of Plymouth is installed

The Right Reverend Nicholas Hudson has been installed as the Bishop of Plymouth, overseeing a diocese that covers Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.Bishop Hudson was appointed in the Devon city at the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface, on the patronal feast day of St Cuthbert Mayne, on Saturday.Ordained as a priest for the Archdiocese of Southwark in 1986, Bishop Hudson has been an Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster and Titular Bishop of St Germans in Cornwall since…

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Pope Leo visits Blue Mosque in Turkiye’s Istanbul | Religion News

The pope is visiting Turkiye until Sunday on his first overseas trip as pontiff, which also includes a visit to Lebanon.Published On 29 Nov 202529 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2SharePope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul’s famed Blue Mosque on the third day of his trip to Turkiye, his first known visit as leader of the Catholic Church to a Muslim place of worship.The first US pope bowed slightly before entering the mosque early on Saturday…

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss ‘in the best place’ to turn results around

Tom Cleverley feels he is the right boss to get Plymouth Argyle out of their slump following the 3-0 home loss to Northampton Town.The defeat was Argyle's seventh in their last eight games as the Pilgrims remain second-from-bottom of League One. The Plymouth head coach saw his side concede three second-half goals and top-scorer Lorent Tolaj sent off for violent conduct. "I thought some of the football was pretty, first half, but I think the way we're going…

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Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88

Seher AsafandPatrick JacksonPlaywright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88Sir Tom Stoppard, one of the UK’s best-known playwrights, has died aged 88, his agents have announced.Sir Tom, who won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for the screenplay for Shakespeare In Love, "died peacefully at home in Dorset, surrounded by his family".His other stage work included The Real Thing, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead."He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his…

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Premiership Women’s Rugby: Saracens thrash Trailfinders

Francesca McGhie got Trailfinders off the mark inside three minutes but visitors Saracens replied quickly, going level with a score from Sydney Gregson.With relentless attacking play, Saracens turned their trailing start into a 26-point half-time advantage with further tries from Marlie Packer, Alysha Corrigan, Lotte Sharp and Campbell.There was no respite for the hosts as Poppy Cleall put Saracens further ahead after the break, finishing off a driving maul to make it 36-5. Campbell scored her second of…

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Sunderland 3-2 Bournemouth: ‘Referee lost control’ says manager Andoni Iraola

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says that the referee lost control of the game, with the Cherries losing three players for their next match to suspension in a 3-2 loss at Sunderland.MATCH REPORT: Sunderland 3-2 BournemouthAvailable to UK users only. Source link

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Torquay United go top of league after 2-0 Chelmsford City win

Torquay United moved to the top of National League South after a 2-0 win at Chelmsford City.Their fifth successive victory puts them top of the sixth tier on goal difference from Weston-super-Mare and Hornchurch, although both sides have a game in hand on the Gulls.Teenage striker Kieran Wilson - making his debut after joining on loan from Exeter City earlier in the week - gave the Gulls the lead with a superb 25-yard strike 10 minutes into the…

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Cornish Pirates ‘get out of jail’ in 28-19 Richmond win

Cornish Pirates used their 'get out of jail free card' as they held on for a 28-19 victory over Richmond.The bonus-point victory extended their winning run to five matches as Pirates consolidated fourth place in the Champ. But they had to rely on a late Harry Yates try after Richmond had missed a second-half penalty to take the lead. "That second half was all Richmond, they were camped in our half and played good field position," joint-head coach…

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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill three as Ukraine envoys travel to US for talks | Russia-Ukraine war News

Two people were killed in the strikes on the capital, and a woman died in a combined missile and drone attack on the broader Kyiv region, officials said.Russian drone and missile strikes in and around Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, have killed at least three people and wounded dozens of others, officials said, as Ukrainian representatives travelled to the United States for talks on a renewed push to end the war.“Russia shot dozens of cruise and ballistic missiles and over…

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