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Esteban Ocon labelled rumours linking him to an early exit from the Haas Formula 1 team as "complete bulls**t", and played down stories of a dispute with team principal Ayao Komatsu.
After the Miami Grand Prix, posts on social media and on outsider media outlets claimed that Ocon and Komatsu had a falling out, adding that the Frenchman was due to be replaced at the team.
Asked about the ...Keep reading

Source: Esteban Ocon hits out at "bulls**t" claims of Ayao Komatsu dispute and early Haas F1 exit

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Martin Brundle believes the current grid is "a little bit scared" of the prospect of driving the new regulation cars in wet weather.
As a potentially wet Canadian Grand Prix approaches, the paddock is bracing itself for what could be the first competitive rain-soaked session of the season.
"The drivers are all a little bit scared of just what ...Keep reading

Source: Martin Brundle predicts Canadian GP drama as F1 drivers "are a little bit scared" of unknown

A crash has forced Pato O’Ward to set aside his primary car for the 110th edition of the Indianapolis 500. On Monday, when he was involved in multi-car accident with Alexander Rossi and Romain Grosjean, the No. 5 car he had been working with during the previous week and which he used to qualify was left unusable for the most important race on the calendar.
Arrow McLaren has had to turn to ...Keep reading

Source: Why Pato O'Ward's backup Indy 500 chassis could be a stroke of luck

'Kyle Larson vs. The Double' is a new documentary from Prime Video following Kyle Larson in his quest to complete 1,100 miles of racing on the same day between the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600. 
Two very different disciplines, and two historic tracks, separated by multiple states. There's a reason so few drivers have ever attempted it, and only one has managed to run every lap in ...Keep reading

Source: Prime offers raw retelling of Kyle Larson's 'Double' heartbreak in new documentary

Formula 1 has announced a brand new partnership with global toy and game manufacturer Hasbro to create a special edition of Monopoly.
The latest iteration of the family-favourite game, officially titled Monopoly Formula 1 Edition, has been designed to merge the world of grand prix racing with the property-trading board game.
This means that some changes to the gameplay have been introduced ...Keep reading

Source: F1 gets its own "Monopoly" game in new Hasbro partnership

East Bengal ended a 22-year wait for a national league title by clinching the 2025-26 ISL crown after a dramatic final matchday involving five title contenders. Dominant throughout the season, the Red and Gold Brigade combined attacking flair, consistency and resilience to edge rivals Mohun Bagan and script a historic triumph.

Source: East Bengal end 22-year wait, lift national title by winning ISL

The subjective consensus was overwhelming: Max Verstappen’s display at the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours was nothing short of extraordinary, cementing his reputation as arguably the fastest driver on the planet right now. But does this dominance hold up under statistical scrutiny?
The most direct comparison lies with his team-mates Daniel Juncadella, Jules Gounon, and Lucas Auer. While comparing ...Keep reading

Source: Analysis: How dominant was Max Verstappen at the Nurburgring 24 Hours?

NTA chief Abhishek Singh told a parliamentary panel the NEET-UG 2026 paper didn't leak through their system, with the CBI now investigating. Officials presented reforms, noting 70% of Radhakrishnan Committee recommendations are implemented. Concerns over staff shortages and future computer-based testing were also raised during the meeting.

Source: 'No NEET paper leak through NTA system', testing agency chief tells MPs

F1 Academy has announced a new multi-year partnership with Dirt Is Good, ahead of the second round of the 2026 season in Canada.
The Unilever-owned laundry brand, which is known globally as Persil, Skip, and OMO, will become the official laundry detergent partner of the all-female racing series. 
The new partnership will debut at the upcoming round in Montreal. Dirt Is Good will also ...Keep reading

Source: F1 Academy announces huge multi-year partnership ahead of Canada round

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Kyle Busch has been checked into a hospital with an undisclosed illness and will not compete in the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Busch, who won the Coke 600 in 2018, has not missed the event since 2003.
The official Kyle Busch social media channels posted the following statement on Thursday.
“Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization. He ...Keep reading

Source: Kyle Busch hospitalized with 'severe illness', out for Coke 600

Williams has announced it has hired key personnel from several rival Formula 1 teams, most importantly Piers Thynne from McLaren.
Thynne has been a stalwart of the Woking-based outfit, which he joined in 2007 as a gearbox programme manager - thanks to the experience previously acquired at transmission specialist Xtrac - before gradually ascending the team’s hierarchy.
Thynne eventually ...Keep reading

Source: Williams poaches key leaders from McLaren, Mercedes, Alpine

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Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner has opened up about his surprise appearance at the Monaco E-Prix.
Speaking to talkSPORT while on the starting grid in Monte Carlo, Horner explained he was taking full advantage of his time away from the championship. 
Having left Red Bull in July 2025 after two decades at the helm of the Milton Keynes outfit, Horner has been at ...Keep reading

Source: Christian Horner explains Monaco E-Prix visit after Red Bull F1 exit

The Calcutta High Court has upheld the West Bengal government's restrictions on slaughtering certain animals ahead of Bakr Eid. The court found the notification aligned with previous directives, emphasizing that cow sacrifice isn't a mandatory Islamic practice. Authorities must now decide on exemptions within 24 hours, ensuring proper certification and infrastructure for any permitted slaughter.

Source: 'Not essential part of Eid': Calcutta HC refuses to stay curbs on cattle slaughter

World Earthquake Report for Thursday, 21 May 2026
Summary: 1 quake 6.0+, 4 quakes 5.0+, 33 quakes 4.0+, 169 quakes 3.0+, 373 quakes 2.0+ (580 total)
This report is being updated every hour.
Magnitude 6+: 1 earthquake
Magnitude 5+: 4 earthquakes
Magnitude 4+: 33 earthquakes
Magnitude 3+: 169 earthquakes
Magnitude 2+: 373 earthquakes
No quakes of magnitude 7 or higher

10 largest earthquakes in the world (past 24 hours)

#1: Mag 6.6 Southern East Pacific Rise

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 09:43 am (GMT -8) -

#2: Mag 5.7 South Atlantic Ocean, 86 km northwest of Visokoi Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 09:01 pm (GMT -2) -

#3: Mag 5.2 North Pacific Ocean, 325 km northwest of Tumaco, Colombia

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:31 pm (GMT -5) -

#4: Mag 5.2 Southern East Pacific Rise

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:36 am (GMT -8) -

#5: Mag 5.0 Southern East Pacific Rise

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:36 am (GMT -8) -

#6: Mag 4.9 62 km west of Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan, Iran

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 01:26 pm (Tehran time) -

#7: Mag 4.9 Banda Sea, 139 km northwest of Pulau Molu Island, Maluku, Indonesia

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 08:12 am (GMT +9) -

#8: Mag 4.8 Southern East Pacific Rise

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:11 pm (GMT -6) -

#9: Mag 4.7 South Atlantic Ocean, 79 km northwest of Visokoi Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 06:37 am (GMT -2) -

#10: Mag 4.7 Indian Ocean, 93 km south of Kawalu, Kota Tasikmalaya, Jawa Barat, Indonesia

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 04:04 am (GMT +7) -

Earthquakes reported felt

#1: Mag 4.1 18 km southwest of Naples, Napoli, Campania, Italy - 167 reports

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 05:50 am (GMT +2) -

#2: Mag 3.5 Eastern Mediterranean, 30 km south of Rethymno, Rethymno, Crete, Greece - 38 reports

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 02:41 am (GMT +3) -

#3: Mag 2.2 2.8 mi southwest of Midland, Midland County, Texas, United States - 10 reports

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:26 pm (GMT -5) -

#4: Mag 3.5 North Burnett, 99 km west of Bundaberg, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia - 7 reports

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 04:06 am (GMT +10) -

#5: Mag 5.2 North Pacific Ocean, 325 km northwest of Tumaco, Colombia - 7 reports

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:31 pm (GMT -5) -

#6: Mag 4.7 Indian Ocean, 93 km south of Kawalu, Kota Tasikmalaya, Jawa Barat, Indonesia - 5 reports

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 04:04 am (GMT +7) -

#7: Mag 2.5 4.3 km northwest of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Kalgoorlie/Boulder, Western Australia, Australia - 5 reports

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 05:49 pm (GMT +8) -

#8: Mag 3.0 9.9 km south of Cicurug, Kabupaten Sukabumi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia - 4 reports

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11:56 am (GMT +7) -

#9: Mag 3.2 Eastern Mediterranean, 32 km south of Rethymno, Rethymno, Crete, Greece - 3 reports

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 08:49 pm (GMT +3) -

#10: Mag 2.1 10.4 km south of Saint-Denis, Reunion - 3 reports

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 12:03 am (GMT +4) -

#11: Mag 3.2 20 km north of Tegucigalpa, Departamento de Francisco Morazan, Honduras - 2 reports

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 03:06 am (GMT -6) -

#12: Mag 3.5 North Atlantic Ocean, 177 km southwest of Faro, Distrito de Faro, Portugal - 2 reports

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 05:09 am (GMT -1) -

#13: Mag 2.1 Tyrrhenian Sea, 19 km northeast of Isola d'Ischia Island, Italy - 2 reports

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 05:57 am (GMT +2) -

#14: Mag 3.6 Indian Ocean, 86 km south of Denpasar, Kota Denpasar, Provinsi Bali, Indonesia - 2 reports

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 12:28 am (GMT +8) -

#15: Mag 4.3 North Pacific Ocean, 155 km northwest of Cocos Island, Costa Rica - 2 reports

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 09:46 am (GMT -6) -

#16: Mag 3.1 16 km northwest of San Isidro, Provincia de San Jose, Costa Rica - 2 reports

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 02:53 pm (GMT -6) -

Earthquake stats

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Umar Khalid has approached the Delhi High Court for 15 days' interim bail, from May 22 to June 5, to attend his uncle's Chehlum ceremony and care for his mother undergoing surgery. A trial court had previously denied his request, deeming it not necessary. Khalid argues the trial court's assessment was incorrect.

Source: Umar Khalid moves Delhi HC for bail after trial court rejects 'unreasonable' plea

Source: First Trump, then Putin — Xi's China sheds world's factory tag, now global powerbroker

Maximum Temperature: 23°C (73°F), Minimum Temperature: 11°C (51°F), Wind Direction: westerly, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1027mb, Humidity: 64%, UV Risk: 6, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 04:57 BST, Sunset: 21:15 BST

Source: Saturday: Sunny Intervals, Minimum Temperature: 11°C (51°F) Maximum Temperature: 23°C (73°F)

Maximum Temperature: 25°C (76°F), Minimum Temperature: 13°C (56°F), Wind Direction: southerly, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1022mb, Humidity: 64%, UV Risk: 6, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 04:59 BST, Sunset: 21:13 BST

Source: Friday: Sunny Intervals, Minimum Temperature: 13°C (56°F) Maximum Temperature: 25°C (76°F)