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Formula One makes rule changes after drivers' criticism
Formula One makes rule changes after drivers' criticism

Formula One chiefs unanimously agreed on Monday to make rule changes following severe criticism of new regulations introduced this season which led to doubts over Max Verstappen continuing in the sport.

April 20, 2026

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Singer D4vd charged with murder over teen's body found in Tesla
Singer D4vd charged with murder over teen's body found in Tesla

Singer D4vd was charged Monday with the murder and dismemberment of a teenage girl whose decomposing body was found in an abandoned Tesla in the Hollywood Hills.

April 20, 2026

UK PM denies misleading MPs, says officials hid Mandelson info
UK PM denies misleading MPs, says officials hid Mandelson info

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday denied misleading parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington, and accused officials of deliberately hiding information that the Labour politician had been denied security clearance.

April 20, 2026

Tit-for-tat blockades once again cripple traffic in Hormuz
Tit-for-tat blockades once again cripple traffic in Hormuz

Traffic once again seized up in the Strait of Hormuz as both Tehran and Washington imposed separate blockades, with Iranian vessels continuing to test the US shutdown, tracking data showed Monday.

April 20, 2026

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Olympic status a massive 'boost' for squash says European champion Crouin
Olympic status a massive 'boost' for squash says European champion Crouin

European squash champion Victor Crouin believes the visibility of his sport will get a huge boost after it makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

April 20, 2026

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French Open sensation Boisson returns to action after 'most difficult' spell
French Open sensation Boisson returns to action after 'most difficult' spell

Lois Boisson, the French player who lit up Roland Garros last year with her stunning run to the French Open semi-finals, told AFP she cannot wait to return to action on Tuesday at the Madrid Open after months out injured.

April 20, 2026