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Updates from the Formula 1 GP season-opener in Melbourne
Session starts in Albert Park at 4pm AEDT/5am GMT
Any thoughts? Email Joey
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
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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