Author: Grace Johnson

Historic Rule Changes Transform the Championship The 2025 season ends with McLaren winning both titles, but 2026 brings a complete reset. Formula 1 introduces sweeping technical regulations and expands the grid to eleven teams. A leading British sports outlet explains what fans should watch in the new era.The upcoming rules mark the largest overhaul in years. Cars lose 30 kilograms, shrink by ten centimetres, and become more efficient. Power units now balance electric and combustion output nearly equally. Fully sustainable fuels complete the transformation.The effect on racing remains unknown. Chassis and engine rules have never changed so drastically at the…

US Updates Approach to Advanced Tech Exports US President Donald Trump now allows Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to “approved customers” in China. He says the step protects national security, supports American jobs and maintains the US lead in artificial intelligence. The decision also covers other US chipmakers like AMD and follows strong lobbying from Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, who visited Washington last week. Nvidia Under Pressure in the US–China Rivalry Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company and a dominant chip producer, remains caught between Washington and Beijing. The firm once faced a ban on selling its most…

Trump warns of heightened streaming dominance US President Donald Trump says the planned 72bn-dollar takeover of Warner Brothers Discovery by Netflix could create major challenges. He tells an audience in Washington that Netflix already holds a large share of the streaming market and that a merger of this scale could pose serious concerns. The companies announce on Friday that they reached an agreement to bring major Warner franchises like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones to Netflix, forming a powerful new media group. The deal still needs approval from competition authorities. A media request to the firms and the White…

Tension Between Salah and Slot Mohamed Salah says Liverpool have thrown him under the bus and that his relationship with Arne Slot has collapsed. He spends all 90 minutes on the bench during the 3-3 draw at Leeds. It is his third straight match without a start. After the game, he claims the club want him to carry all the blame. He says he once shared a strong bond with Slot. Now he says there is no relationship at all. He cannot explain the change. He believes someone at the club wants him gone. Salah says he will always love…

A major power shift in global entertainment Netflix agrees to acquire the film and streaming divisions of Warner Bros Discovery for 72 billion dollars. The streamer wins a long and competitive bidding contest against Comcast and Paramount Skydance. Warner Bros controls iconic franchises such as Harry Potter and Game of Thrones and operates the streaming service HBO Max. The takeover creates a dominant new player in global entertainment, but regulators must still approve the agreement. Industry groups, including the Writers Guild of America, warn of risks for workers and consumers. Ted Sarandos, co-chief executive of Netflix, says the company feels…

Putin demands a Ukrainian withdrawal without concessions Vladimir Putin insists that Ukrainian troops must leave the Donbas region. He warns that Russia will seize the territory by force if Kyiv refuses. He tells India Today that Moscow already controls roughly 85% of the region. Volodymyr Zelensky rejects any proposal that involves giving up land. Trump envoys see small steps but no breakthrough Putin’s comments follow remarks from Donald Trump, whose negotiators say Russia’s leader appears open to ending the war. Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff plans to meet Ukraine’s delegation in Florida next. Trump calls the Kremlin talks “reasonably good” but…

Meta starts removals before the national cutoffMeta now removes Australian children under 16 from Instagram, Facebook and Threads. The company takes this step one week before the country’s youth ban begins. Meta said last month that it warned users aged 13 to 15 about closures starting on 4 December. The company expects around 150,000 Facebook accounts and about 350,000 Instagram profiles to be affected. Threads will also lose young users because access requires an Instagram login. Australia’s new law begins on 10 December and orders platforms to block under-16s. Companies risk fines of up to A$49.5m if they fail to…

Prada Expands Its High-End Portfolio Prada announced on Tuesday that it acquired Versace and brought two major Italian luxury houses under one roof. The company paid $1.38bn, well below the roughly $2bn that Capri Holdings invested in Versace in 2018. The deal enlarges Prada’s portfolio, which includes Miu Miu, and strengthens its stance against rivals like LVMH, owner of Dior, Fendi and Louis Vuitton. A Major Transition for Versace Donatella Versace stepped down in March after 27 years defined by glamour and the iconic Medusa logo. She assumed leadership in 1997 after the murder of her brother Gianni and guided…

Critical Diplomatic Meeting in MoscowRussian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday. The White House expresses optimism about progress toward ending the war in Ukraine. Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and informal adviser, will also take part. The meeting follows two days of talks in Florida between Ukrainian and US officials. Witkoff and Kushner refined a US-backed peace plan previously seen as favourable to Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the talks as constructive but warned that major challenges remain. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin will meet Witkoff Tuesday afternoon. After…

McLaren’s error throws the championship wide openFormula 1 moves toward its first final-race showdown with three contenders in 15 years. Max Verstappen won a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix after a costly McLaren strategy mistake. Lando Norris called the result “not our greatest day”, which felt modest after his team lost a near-certain win, though not for him. His lead shrinks to 12 points before Abu Dhabi. Oscar Piastri sits four points further back. Piastri looked stunned after a sure victory slipped into second place. His drop from second to third in the standings added to the blow. “It’s pretty painful,”…