Wolff says sustainable F1 fuel is more expensive than expected
Formula One’s switch to 100% sustainable fuel from next season is proving much more expensive than expected, according to Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff.The cost of the fuel was raised by one of the engine manufacturers at a recent Formula One commission meeting that includes team bosses and major stakeholders.“What makes it so expensive is […]
Kremlin calls Ukrainian response to Putin’s ceasefire offer ambiguous, calls for clarity
The Kremlin said on Saturday it wanted a definitive response from Ukraine to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer of a three-day ceasefire next week, criticising the reaction so far as ambiguous and historically wrong.Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies […]
Depleted Juventus positive ahead of Bologna test, Tudor says
Fourth-placed Juventus remain upbeat despite six major absences as they visit fifth-placed Bologna in a key Serie A battle to secure a place in next season’s Champions League, their coach Igor Tudor said on Saturday.Forward Dusan Vlahovic, who has a thigh problem, will remain unavailable for Sunday’s game, joining Gleison Bremer, Juan Cabal, Teun Koopmeiners […]
Taiwan says it has concluded first ‘substantive’ tariff talks with US
Taiwan’s government said on Saturday that it had concluded its first round of “substantive” tariff talks with the United States, describing the atmosphere as frank and cordial.A semiconductor powerhouse that runs a large trade surplus with the U.S., Taiwan had been due to be hit with a 32% U.S. import tax until President Donald Trump […]
Who is Australian election winner Anthony Albanese?
Offered voters stability as Trump’s tariffs hitBoosted US defence cooperation, steadied China tiesFailure of Indigenous referendum was a setbackAustralia’s Anthony Albanese, who claimed a historic second term as prime minister on Saturday, is a pragmatic leader who revived his campaign by offering stability against the backdrop of U.S. President Donald Trump’s volatile diplomacy.Albanese’s centre-left Labor […]
Atletico’s title hopes take another hit in 0-0 draw at Alaves
Atletico Madrid’s fading hopes of winning the LaLiga title suffered a potentially grievous blow on Saturday as they were held to a goalless draw by relegation-threatened Alaves at the Mendizorrotza Stadium.Atletico, who last won LaLiga in 2021, dominated possession but lacked the invention and urgency to pierce an organised Alaves rearguard.Diego Simeone’s side remained third […]
Tielemans secures vital win for Villa in top-five battle
Youri Tielemans headed the only goal as Aston Villa beat Fulham 1-0 on Saturday to boost their hopes of finishing in the Premier League’s top five and qualifying for the Champions League.The Belgian midfielder, Villa’s stand-out performer, powered in John McGinn’s 12th-minute corner.Tielemans almost set up a second goal for Ollie Watkins and was narrowly […]
Referee Webb substituted due to head injury on Premier League debut
Referee David Webb suffered a head injury and was replaced following a delay of several minutes during the first half of Leicester City’s Premier League game against Southampton on Saturday.Webb, refereeing his first Premier League match at the age of 49, was struck in the face by the shoulder of Leicester forward Jordan Ayew and […]
Leeds win Championship title on goal difference, Luton relegated
Leeds and Burnley finish with 100 pointsSheffield United, Sunderland, Coventry, Bristol City in playoffsLuton suffer back-to-back relegations Leeds United edged out Burnley to win the second-tier Championship title on goal difference after both teams finished the season with 100 points as Luton Town suffered a second straight relegation on Saturday.On a frantic final day, Daniel […]
Berkshire endorses Japanese trading houses, could hold them ‘forever’
Warren Buffett on Saturday gave a full-throated endorsement to the five Japanese trading houses in which his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway(BRKa.N), opens new tab has invested.Buffett spoke at Berkshire’s annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, 1-1/2 months after Berkshire said it raised its stakes in Itochu Marubeni , Mitsubishi Mitsui and Sumitomo to as high as […]