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4 days ago
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Belgian Grand Prix practice - radio & text
First practice under way at 11:30 BST Sprint qualifying at 15:30 BST Laurent Mekies' first race as Red Bull boss after sacking of Christian Horner Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 commentary at top of page from the Belgium Grand Prix from Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps Sprint format explained Get involved #bbcf1 Belgian Grand Prix practice - radio & text
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Belgian Grand Prix practice - radio & text
Update: Date: 11:21 BST Title: Coming up Content: There's just the one practice session this weekend because the Belgian Grand Prix features a sprint race. Here's today's key timings (all BST): Practice session: 11:30-12:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds and smart speakers) Sprint qualifying: 15:30-16:14 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds and smart speakers) Update: Date: 11:18 BST Title: Norris feeling 'more of a threat' Content: Andrew BensonBBC F1 correspondent at Spa-Francorchamps Lando Norris says he feels 'more of a threat' to McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri after progress made in his understanding and feel for the car in recent races. Norris comes to the Belgian Grand Prix on the back of consecutive victories in Austria and Britain, albeit he inherited the Silverstone win after Piastri was penalised for driving ing dangerously behind the safety car. 'Do I feel more of a threat now? Yes,' Norris said. 'But am I happy enough still with where I'm at, where the car is and my harmony with the car? It's still not to the level that I want.' A new part in the front suspension of the McLaren - which was introduced to help Norris feel the front tyres more, but which Piastri does not feel he needs and is not using - has helped Norris, but he has also worked on his driving with the team behind the scenes. Yet he says he still does not feel quite back to the the level he was at last year, when he was consistently the fastest McLaren driver. 'I certainly feel happier. Austria was a place I felt the happiest, even happier than I was in Silverstone. With the car, with the knowledge of where I can push, how I can push and all those things. 'We're still trying to work on things to give me more from the car in order to allow me to unlock that more often, like I was doing last season,' said Norris. 'The most positive thing from those two weekends was just that the pace was better from the off and I was more comfortable with the car and in understanding how to get the most pace from it. At times that brings more of a smile to my face than just winning the race itself. Because it's progress, it's seen progress and that's always a very good thing, it's a very rewarding thing.' Update: Date: 11:15 BST Title: Title battle heating up Content: Things are heating up in the title race as we move into the second half of the seaosn. After winning the past two grands prix, Lando Norris has narrowed the gap in the drivers' championship to his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to eight points. Will Norris complete a hat-trick of race wins at the Belgium Grand Prix this weekend?
Indian Express
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
When a 17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar took his 10th standard school text books on 1st England tour
A first-time series against England in England can be a daunting tour for any cricketer, the kind that can forge a career or shatter confidence. But for Sachin Tendulkar, it was the first tour of England at the tender age of 17 where he gave the world a glimpse of what the next decades were going to look like. Cricket fans might recollect that Tendulkar scored a match-saving century at Old Trafford in the second Test of the 1990 Tour of England. In fact, Tendulkar had scored 68 in the first innings before an unbeaten knock of 119 in the second innings had helped the visitors stave off defeat. This was Tendulkar's maiden Test century, one which made him the second youngest player back then to score a Test hundred. But what was even more remarkable was that the teenaged Tendulkar had reportedly carried his school textbooks to England to study for his class X exams. 'He (Tendulkar) was very quiet. On that first tour he was carrying his school books to study in tenth grade. He was shy, did not talk too much and he was just a normal kid. He did not involve himself in topics. He used to observe,' cricket legend Kapil Dev had revealed in a 2013 interview with the BBC Radio 5 Live show. Kapil went on to add how he was also surprised by a few aspects of Tendulkar's batting and his personality on that tour. 'Two things were very different about him at that age. His balance was so good… unbelievable! And he did not hit the ball, he pushed the ball! He had a heavy bat. During that period I had never seen someone using that heavy bat and he held the bat low down,' Kapil added. 'With his left hand, he did writing and eating. But batting, bowling was with right hand. Later on, I realised he must be a genius who has power in both hands. That is the future of cricket. If you can have balanced power you can control the ball and balance of your body.'
Daily Mirror
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dame Deborah James' husband 'finds love' three years after her death
Dame Deborah James' husband Sebastien Bowen has reportedly found love with a mystery woman, three years after the campaigner's tragic death from bowel cancer Dame Deborah James' widower is said to have found love again, three years after the death of his wife. Prior to her sad death in June 2022, the podcast host and campaigner had encouraged Sebastien Bowen to "move on." Now, it's claimed that he has found love with a mystery woman and was seen enjoying a loved-up date in the scorching weather as the UK experienced a heatwave, with temperatures hitting over 30 degrees. Deborah, who was just 40 at the time of her death from incurable bowel cancer, made it no secret that she wanted her husband to start dating again. Sebastian was seen last week walking hand in hand with a mystery woman along the River Thames in London. The pair are said to have dined at The River Cafe in the swanky area of Hammersmith, west London, during their romantic day out. As the temperatures across the country reached new highs, Sebastian kept his look very casual in a blue shirt, with his top buttons undone, while rocking a pair of chino trousers and trainers. Meanwhile, his new love interest looked sensational in a striking red dress, which was cut off above the knee. Her brunette hair flowed freely in the gentle waterfront breeze as she wore a pair of sunglasses to protect her eyes from the blistering sun. The pair were seen walking with their arms wrapped around one another while gazing lovingly at each other. "They looked like they were very much in love," a source told the Daily Mail. They went on to add: "It was very sweet. For anyone who was inspired by Dame Deborah's attitude to life, it was really heartening to see her husband looking happy again." Last year, it was reported that Sebastian had started looking for love again, with sources saying he was taking things "very slowly." An insider went on to say: "Deborah is going to be a tough act to follow, as they had a fantastic marriage and made a great couple. But Seb feels the time has come for him to move on, as Deborah wanted him to." Deborah, who was known to millions as Bowelbabe on social media, raised over £11million for cancer research and documented her journey with her online followers. The campaigner, who was known for her honesty while battling the heartbreaking disease, spoke openly about her husband moving on. Speaking on the BBC Radio 5 Live show, You, Me And The Big C, she described her widower as a "very eligible bachelor" and knew he would have attention from other women following her death. "I have given him strict instructions," Dame Deborah said. She went on to add: "I want him to move on. He's a handsome man, I'm like, 'Don't be taken for a ride, don't marry a bimbo, find someone else who can make you laugh like we did." But Dame Deborah also joked that she had a list of people she didn't want Sebastian to date. "I would do my damned hardest to haunt him," she joked. Sebastian and Deborah met in 2005 before going on to marry three years later in 2008 and welcomed two children. And it appears that he has the blessing from her family when it comes to finding love again. "Deborah will be a hard act to follow but he has our blessing," her mum Heather said in 2023.
Economic Times
14-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
AI cannot replace all jobs, says expert: 3 types of careers that could survive the automation era
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the global job market, experts are urging young people to focus on careers that are less likely to be automated. According to PwC's latest report, roles in manual trades, creative fields, and AI-related sectors are expected to remain in demand. While AI is boosting productivity and offering higher salaries in tech-savvy industries, it's also reducing reliance on traditional degrees. Instead, employers are placing more value on practical skills and continuous learning. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads AI's Growing Influence on the Job Market Three Career Paths That Remain Resilient Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries across the globe, young people preparing for their careers are being advised to take a closer look at job roles that are likely to thrive in an AI-dominated future. With automation on the rise and traditional roles evolving rapidly, the nature of work is shifting—and understanding where human skills still outmatch machine capabilities is becoming to a global report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the integration of AI into the workplace is accelerating across industries, especially in IT, financial services, and professional services. These sectors are not only adapting to AI but also reaping benefits from it, with professionals in AI-skilled jobs witnessing a 56% increase in average wages in 2024—up from a 25% jump the year Chief Economist, Barret Kupelian, explained in a BBC Radio 5 Live interview that AI is already impacting working lives across the board. He noted a significant and consistent rise in the demand for AI-related skills, particularly in industries that have welcomed the technology. However, he emphasized that AI is more likely to augment rather than entirely replace many job functions, particularly those requiring human highlighted three types of roles young people should consider to remain valuable in the job market:Traditional manual roles—such as plumbers, electricians, and decorators—remain difficult for AI to replicate due to their reliance on physical labor and problem-solving in dynamic environments. Kupelian remarked that current AI technologies are not advanced enough to replace jobs involving intensive manual that rely on creativity and complex decision-making—such as designers, artists, strategists, and writers—are also less susceptible to automation. According to Kupelian, these roles require 'a high degree of judgement and creativity' and involve 'bespoke skills' that digital tools struggle to some jobs are being displaced, others are being created. Positions in AI development, data science, machine learning, and ethical AI oversight are gaining traction. These roles not only offer higher salaries but are also essential in shaping how AI is applied across sectors. PwC's findings show that businesses integrating AI see faster revenue growth, signaling demand for professionals who understand and work with the distinguishes the jobs most vulnerable to automation is their reliance on repetition, structured input, and limited decision-making. Positions that do not require empathy, intuition, manual labour or complex human judgment are at greater risk of being this shift is also opening up new opportunities. As basic tasks are automated, professionals can focus more on strategy, innovation, and human-centered problem solving. The key to staying ahead in this changing job market lies in developing the ability to work alongside AI—leveraging its strengths while applying uniquely human skills that machines still can't replicate.
