• Updates from the Formula 1 GP season-opener in Melbourne

• Session starts in Albert Park at 4pm AEDT/5am GMT

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If you’re just popping your head back in for the first time since last season, I’m afraid there’s a whole new vocabulary that you’re going to need to come to grips with. There’s now hybrid engines and active aerodynamics to contend with, as well as the departure of the DRS and the arrival of overtake mode and recharge mode.

Didn’t do the required reading and have no idea what I’m talking about? Don’t worry, Giles Richards has you covered.

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Donald Trump says he would only accept Tehran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as war continues to expand; Israel launches huge attacks on Iran and Lebanon

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The US state department has approved the sale of $151.8m worth of munitions to Israel on Friday amid the escalating Middle East war.

The sale of 12,000 requested 1,000-pound (470km) bomb bodies was approved by the state department’s bureau of political-military affairs, according to a press release on Friday.

In Israel explosions could be heard on Friday as Israeli defences activated to shoot down incoming Iranian fire.

The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia all reported fresh drone and missile attacks.

Israel pressed a major expansion of the war in Lebanon, pounding Beirut on Friday after ordering an unprecedented evacuation of the city’s entire southern suburbs.

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• Ravens get Crosby in major trade with Raiders

• Baltimore send two first-round picks to Vegas

• Pass-rush help arrives for Lamar Jackson’s side

Five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby is heading to the Baltimore Ravens, two people with knowledge of the trade told the Associated Press on Friday night.

Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be announced until the NFL’s new year starts next week.

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Washington says new measures not aimed at easing restrictions on Moscow and only affect supplies already in transit

The US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said on Friday that his government was considering lifting sanctions on more Russian oil, a day after it temporarily authorised India to buy from Moscow as global oil prices surged.

The US-Israel war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region have upended the world’s energy and transport sectors, virtually halting activity in the strait of Hormuz.

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Roofs torn off and trees knocked down in Union City as more than 7m Americans at risk of severe weather

Three people have been killed and three were taken to a hospital after a tornado hit a southern Michigan town on Friday, authorities said.

Powerful storms ripped across the state, tearing the roof off a home improvement store, sending parts of a storage building flying and knocking down trees as warnings were issued across the southern part of the state.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ‘deplorable’ alleged actions warrant his removal from the royal line of succession, Carney says

The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has said Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from the royal line of succession for alleged actions he described as “deplorable”.

Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, Carney said the actions that have caused the former prince to be stripped of his royal titles “necessitate” his removal from the line of succession.

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Las Vegas Raiders trade Maxx Crosby to Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks including No. 14 overall pick in upcoming NFL draft ahead of free agency.

Violence erupted at a Washington Square Park vigil for deceased Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as a man was punched for attempting to tear down a poster.

Nearly a week after the first joint U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran, the conflict continues to escalate across the Middle East, with casualties mounting and tens of thousands of Canadians across the region now facing growing danger. Read More

Alphabet boss gets bumper package of stock options tied to the share price and growth of Waymo in the next three years

FOX Sports reported Patrick Mahomes could return from his ACL injury sooner than expected, potentially altering the Kansas City Chiefs’ plans for the 2026 season.

The decisions by Darrell Issa and Kevin Kiley, made newly vulnerable by redistricting, demonstrated the challenges Republicans face in a difficult midterm environment.

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Russia’s flag was paraded at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics for the first time since 2014 prompting a boycott by several nations led by Ukraine.

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President Trump, who values loyalty, has at times tried to distance himself from his administration’s own actions when they become politically toxic.

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The Trump administration had signaled earlier this week that it was ready to abandon four executive orders seeking to punish law firms, but abruptly reversed course the next day.

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What had been a safe G.O.P. seat was looking more attainable for Democrats after Representative Tony Gonzales bowed out in favor of a hard-right candidate.

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Rama Duwaji, Mr. Mamdani’s wife, had liked Instagram posts related to the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

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Officials announced a massive deployment of security forces ahead of the world’s largest sporting event after recent violence prompted safety concerns for the millions of fans expected to attend.

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Our business reporter Joe Rennison walks us through three charts to help make sense of the wild swings in the markets this week since the attacks on Iran commenced.

A tornado warning demands instant action. Here’s what to do if one comes your way, and how you can prepare.

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FOX Sports reported Patrick Mahomes could return from his ACL injury sooner than expected, potentially altering the Kansas City Chiefs’ plans for the 2026 season.

Southwest Airlines is considering a cleaning policy that would deep-clean premium seats between flights, while leaving coach cabins relatively untouched.

After weeks of speculation, the Raiders are moving on from star defensive end.

Gaga announced her engagement to Polansky at the 2024 Paris Olympics.