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Is this the year of bookworm favorite George Russell? Can McLaren beat the competition for a hat-trick of constructors’ titles? Will more drivers than these four win races in 2025?With at least part of the pre-season in talks to call it quits when the track stopwatch starts in Melbourne this weekend, it’s almost time to find out who is really rushing to usher in a new era for the sport. So, just for a little fun, we decided to meet up with seven members of the Sky Sports F1 team and ask them to peer into their crystal ball and…
His name was Hiranyakashipu and he claimed to be equal to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. Tragically for him, his own son, Prince Prahlad, was a devotee of Lord Vishnu. The king threatened his son with snakes and elephants, but the child remained faithful. After thinking about it, the king summoned his sister Holika. Holika appears in Hindu mythology only as a storytelling device, and is a woman who follows the orders of the male protagonist. The devil was given the boon of being spared from the fire on the condition that he entered alone. So the king…
On March 1, 2026, a cargo ship is anchored at the berth of Lianyungang Port Container Terminal in Jiangsu Province, China, loading and unloading containers.Photo | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesAn official survey on Wednesday revealed that Chinese factory activity slumped in February as manufacturers suspended production and cargo shipments to celebrate the long holiday. The official manufacturing purchasing managers index fell to 49 in February, lower than economists’ expectations of 49.1, the Office for National Statistics said. Measurements below 50 indicate contraction, and levels above that threshold indicate expansion. This is the second negative month in a row, bringing…
Strikes and attacks continued across the Middle East on Wednesday morning as the escalating conflict entered its fifth day. Here’s what we’re seeing: Iran: Iranian state media reported explosions in several parts of the country, including west of the capital Tehran, as the Israeli military announced it had launched a new “widespread” offensive against the country. Israel said the attack hit “the Basij and internal security command center.” Photos geolocated by CNN show large plumes of black smoke rising near the Iranian city of Isfahan. Israel: Israeli air defense forces were working to intercept a missile fired from Iran, the…
Football betting experts Jones Knows predicted four winners from four bets on Tuesday night, but what’s in store for Wednesday’s Premier League? Twitter This content is provided by Twittercookies and other technologies may be used. To view this content, you must allow cookies. You can change the settings and enable it using the buttons below. Twitter Use cookies or allow them only once. You can change your settings at any time in Privacy Options. Unfortunately, we were unable to verify whether you consented. Twitter cookie. To view this content please allow using the button below Twitter Cookie for this session…
Traders at work at the New York Stock Exchange on March 2, 2026. new york stock exchangeLONDON — European stock markets are expected to open mixed on Wednesday as markets continue to track developments in the Middle East wars.british FTSE German index expected to open 0.3% higher dachshund and french CAC40 flat and italian FTSE MIB Slightly lower, according to IG data.Regional stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as the conflict continued to weigh on global investor sentiment. Banking stocks, insurance stocks, travel and leisure stocks, and utility stocks led the decline. A more complicated situation is expected in Europe on…
“What was VAR doing? There is no clearer penalty than this.”That was Leeds manager Daniel Farke’s reaction after his team lost 1-0 to Sunderland, but it could also have been the words of Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola. Like Falke, Iraola was stunned that officials failed to see through what he and many other players thought was a “clear and obvious” penalty in the 0-0 draw between Bournemouth and Brentford. Here we break down the key flashpoints and key reactions from another difficult night for authorities.Use the poll below to have your say on the controversial decision… Leeds 0-1 Sunderland Leeds…
It is clear that the recent US-Israel-Iran war will fundamentally change Middle East politics. The direct implications for US politics, particularly the 2026 midterm elections and the sustainability of US support for Israel, are less clear.The core of U.S. President Donald Trump’s support base has expressed support for a joint U.S.-Israel attack, but some influential figures on the U.S. right wing have condemned this. These accusations exacerbate already existing tensions within the MAGA (Make America Great Again) base and dovetail with conservative concerns about Israeli influence over U.S. foreign policy.With the mid-term elections approaching, this is not the time for…
This report is from CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter this week, delivering insights and analysis on the powerhouse of the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here.big storyNvidia’s latest warning is that its Chinese rival is trying to disrupt the world. It’s not just chips.The chatter among startups developing AI tools in China is often less about the domestic market and more about global opportunities.In fact, Tripo AI, a company that generates 3D models from images, said about 90% of its users are outside China. Founder and CEO Simon Song told me last week that the startup is already in…
Middle East conflict adds to central bank headaches as oil price rise extends for 4 daysThe escalating conflict in the Middle East is posing a new challenge for the world’s central banks, as concerns about oil shocks and new inflation risks complicate policymakers’ calculations to boost growth. Brent crude oil prices rose for a fourth day, rising 1.6% to $82.76 per barrel on Wednesday, hovering near their highest since January 2025. West Texas Intermediate Crude oil prices also rose for the third day in a row to $75.48. Nomura’s economist team said, “The ongoing conflict in Iran has solidified the…