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Hamilton hit with Mexico GP grid penalty

Lewis Hamilton faces a devastating grid penalty at the Mexico City Grand Prix after Mercedes were found to have breached F1 parc fermé regulations, forcing the seven-time champion to start from the back of the grid.

Prison guards help sex offender escape with directions

Exclusive: Security scandal rocks UK prison system as staff inadvertently assist convicted sex offender's escape from Derwentside immigration centre, raising serious questions about staff training and security protocols.

Labour may abandon 2030 clean power pledge

Exclusive: Sir Keir Starmer faces accusations of a major policy U-turn as Labour reportedly prepares to ditch its flagship commitment to decarbonise Britain's electricity grid by 2030, sparking internal party turmoil.

Police apology after murder at sex offender's home

A police force has issued a formal apology after a vulnerable woman was murdered at a known sex offender's residence that had been operating unlawfully for six months, raising serious questions about public protection failures.

ANZ Banking App Crashes in Nationwide Outage

Thousands of ANZ customers across Australia were left stranded as both the mobile app and internet banking services crashed simultaneously, sparking fury and financial anxiety.

Brundle's USGP grid walk snubbed by Glen Powell

Sky Sports' Martin Brundle faced another celebrity snub during the US Grand Prix grid walk as Hollywood star Glen Powell refused to talk, creating dramatic television moments before the race.

Georgia's data centre boom triggers electricity crisis

Explosive growth of energy-hungry data centres in Georgia is triggering electricity shortages, soaring consumer bills, and urgent calls for regulatory action as the state's power grid struggles to cope.

Norris gets grid penalty for Piastri collision

Lando Norris receives harsh grid penalty after controversial collision with teammate Oscar Piastri during Austrian Grand Prix sprint race, raising questions about McLaren's team management.

Verstappen on pole as Mercedes face back row start at US GP

Dramatic qualifying at Circuit of the Americas sees Max Verstappen secure pole position while Mercedes drivers Hamilton and Russell face back row penalties. Ferrari lock out second row in thrilling US Grand Prix grid formation.

Daisy Lowe's sustainable off-grid home plans

Former Strictly star Daisy Lowe shares her ambitious vision for building a completely sustainable countryside retreat, embracing eco-living and self-sufficiency in her future family home.

Australia's Energy Crisis: Blackout Warnings as Prices Soar

Australia faces an escalating energy emergency with blackout warnings across multiple states, soaring electricity prices, and urgent government intervention as the national grid struggles under extreme weather conditions.

Solar Storm Hits Earth - Northern Lights Expected in UK

A massive solar storm is racing toward Earth at 1.7 million mph, threatening power grids and satellite systems while promising spectacular aurora displays visible as far south as Scotland and Northern England.

Sweden's £200m Euro 2024 Failure Exposed

Exclusive insight into Sweden's catastrophic Euro 2024 qualifying failure despite fielding two of Europe's most expensive strikers, fan protests, and a manager's dramatic sacking.

UK completes first hydrogen blending trial in gas grid

In a groundbreaking UK energy trial, major gas networks have successfully blended hydrogen with natural gas to power homes, marking a crucial step toward decarbonising Britain's heating system and achieving net zero targets.

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