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F1: Russell, Antonelli confirmed at Mercedes for 2026

Beijing, Oct 16 (UNI) Mercedes has announced it will retain George Russell and Kimi Antonelli as its drivers for the 2026 F1 season, confirming one of the sport's least surprising moves ahead of this weekend's United States Grand Prix.
The announcement comes 10 days after Russell's dominant win in Singapore and cements Mercedes' plans for F1's next major rules overhaul.
"Confirming our driver line-up was always just a matter of when, not if," said team principal Toto Wolff.
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France crushes Ukraine to secure World Cup spot

14 Nov 2025 | 3:39 PM

Berlin, Nov 14 (UNI) Kylian Mbappe struck twice and Michael Olise impressed as France swept Ukraine 4-0 in a Group D clash to seal qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Didier Deschamps' reshaped lineup dominated possession but initially struggled to break Ukraine's defense at the Parc des Princes on Thursday.

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Suriname closes in on historic World Cup spot

14 Nov 2025 | 3:34 PM

Mexico City, Nov 14 (UNI) Richonell Margaret scored twice as Suriname moved to within touching distance of a place at its first FIFA World Cup with a 4-0 home win over El Salvador. .

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Bangladesh opener Mahmudul reveals reasons behind career-best innings

14 Nov 2025 | 3:24 PM

Sylhet, Nov 14 (UNI) Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy has credited former skipper Mohammad Ashraful and hard work at training as the major reasons behind his career-best
knock against Ireland here.
Mahmudul helped put Bangladesh on the brink of victory in the first Test of the two-match series against Ireland as he smashed an impressive innings of 171 during his side's whopping first innings of 587/8 declared at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

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Former coach Mott tips Australia to rally quickly after CWC25

14 Nov 2025 | 2:56 PM

Sydney, Nov 14 (UNI) Australia went unbeaten in the group stages of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup even as they were knocked out by eventual champions, India, in the semi-finals in a record chase of 338.

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South Africa collapse to 154/8 at tea

14 Nov 2025 | 2:47 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (UNI) South Africa’s innings imploded through the second session as India’s bowlers, led by incisive spells from Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and the spinners, reduced the visitors to 154 for 8 at tea on the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens.

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