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Lewis Hamilton’s father Anthony is to take on an official role with motorsport’s governing body the FIA on young driver development.
Hamilton, who was instrumental in the start of Lewis’ career and was his manager until 2010, has been working with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for 18 months on the organisation’s young driver development programme.
A spokesperson said Anthony Hamilton had “provided invaluable insights into an area he is very familiar with”.
The move, first reported by the Times. comes as Ben Sulayem faces an election for the presidency in December after three tumultuous years in the role that have been marked by a series of controversies.
The latest of these was this week when it emerged Ben Sulayem is planning to change the FIA statutes for the second time in six months in ways that appear to further extend his control.
And Anthony Hamilton’s decision to work with the FIA comes despite his son’s obvious frustrations with Ben Sulayem’s leadership.
Hamilton has made a series of remarks over recent times that have made his feelings clear, including on Thursday in the context of the FIA’s U-turn on punishments for drivers swearing.
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Australia bowler Mitchell Starc will not return to the Indian Premier League when it resumes on Saturday.
Starc, 35, has played in all 11 matches for Delhi Capitals, who remain in contention for the play-offs, but will not travel back to India, with Australia’s World Test Championship final to follow next month against South Africa at Lord’s.
Fellow quick Josh Hazlewood is nursing a shoulder issue in Australia and a decision is yet to be made whether he will return to play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
RCB are currently second in the standings with three games to play while Delhi sit a place outside of the play-offs in fifth.
Australia’s players are set to meet in the UK on 4 June to prepare for the defence of their world Test title.
The IPL play-offs begin on 29 May with the final on 3 June, meaning Hazlewood could play a full part in the IPL’s latter stages if passed fit.
Captain Pat Cummins and batter Travis Head, also in Australia’s Test squad, will return to India to compete the IPL season at Sunrisers Hyderabad before travelling to England. Sunrisers are already out of contention.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) have not confirmed whether their Test players will remain available for the remainder of the IPL, although coach Shukri Conrad said the Proteas were “not budging” on wanting their players to return on 26 May.
Eight of South Africa’s Test squad are in the IPL – Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, Wiaan Mulder, Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch.
South Africa are scheduled to play a warm-up match against Zimbabwe at Arundel from 3 June.
The Management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has disclosed that the institution’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its strike action, and the varsity has been opened immediately.
Addressing a press conference in his office on Thursday, the Vice Chancellor of KASU, Abdullahi Musa, said that Governor Uba Sani has approved a ₦50 million monthly standing order for staff welfare support and has set up a negotiating team to discuss how to clear issues.
He further disclosed that Governor Sani has released N146 million for the payment of some withheld salaries and Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme(SIWES) allowances.
The Vice Chancellor also disclosed that the governor approved the retention of a certain percentage of internally generated revenue (IGR) by the University, after determining the actual amount collected, to enhance financial autonomy.
“These measures are not only bold but unprecedented in the recent history of the University. The Management commends His Excellency for his extraordinary sensitivity to the plight of students, the condition of education, and the welfare of academic and non-academic staff,’’ he added.
Professor Musa also said that the Government has constituted a high-level negotiation Team to continue holding dialogue with all unions in the university to address outstanding issues.
According to the Vice Chancellor, the negotiating committee is being chaired by the deputy governor, Hadiza Balarabe, with other senior government officials as members.
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FILE: Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani. Credit: X/@ubasanius
Professor Musa pointed out that Governor Sani “has demonstrated deep sensitivity to the long-standing challenges faced by university staff —many of which date back over a decade and were inherited from previous administrations”.
He noted that as Visitor to the University, the Governor “has shown exceptional leadership and commitment to education in the state. In direct response to the challenges facing the University”.
“The Kaduna State Government, under the compassionate and responsive leadership of Governor Uba Sani, has provided a path forward grounded in transparency, goodwill, and action.
“The swift financial interventions, structural reforms, and invitation to dialogue reflect an administration that deeply values education and its role in development,’’ he added.
The former Loose Women star, 55, recently suffered acute kidney injury, sepsis and severe pneumonia, losing ‘80% capacity’ in one lung
Andrea Mclean teared up in an Instagram post yesterday(Image: Neil Mockford/Getty Images)
Andrea Mclean has opened up about restarting a hobby following her recent health struggle. While the former Loose Women star said it might not seem like a ‘big deal’, she teared up while describing her pride in this accomplishment.
“So, this might not even seem like such a big deal, but for anyone who has kind of lost their way fitness-wise, wellness-wise and all that kind of thing, you’ll know what I’m talking about,” she said in a heartfelt post to Instagram yesterday. “I went to the gym today, and it was the first time going to the gym in forever.
“So much so, I had actually cancelled my gym membership because there wasn’t any point in it, but Nick gave me a guest pass, you know, you can get so many a month. And today was a really big day and, so, I’ve started doing some exercise through my little app.”
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Andrea was suffering flu-like symptoms before she collapsed in the bathroom last December. When rushed to the hospital, medics explained that she not only had acute kidney injury and sepsis but severe pneumonia too, losing ‘80% capacity’ in one lung.
Recounting the ordeal on Substack, Andrea said she stayed there for several days and was completely overwhelmed by the bright lights, yelling, screams, and almost constant ‘smell of poo’. Yet, even once she returned home, things didn’t go back to normal.
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In March, she collapsed on the bathroom floor for a second time after getting out of bed ‘too fast’. Andrea didn’t specify whether her exercise habits stopped before or after these incidents, but said she hadn’t felt confident for a long time.
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On Instagram, the 55-year-old continued: “I hadn’t been confident enough to go back to the gym, so I’ve just been doing it on my own, and that actually makes me feel really sad to say it out loud, that I wasn’t confident enough to go into a gym and do my little app workout.
“[It’s] because I was so, so far from the fit person that I was, and I don’t know, again, it’s such a weird thing to explain if you’ve not kind of lost all your fitness and all that kind of thing and then you’re starting again.”
Andrea attributed her newfound confidence to a wellness week she participated in this month. She trained alongside Olympic athletes and world-class dancers at a venue in Turkey.
Andrea said she’s restarted her fitness journey after grappling with confidence struggles(Image: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
“We were invited to take part in this wellness week, and I’d ummed and ahed about going because I knew I’d be at the back, and I was at the back,” she said.
“And it actually didn’t matter. That’s what gave me the confidence to kind of head out the door, and I was actually quite panicky. It sounds so silly, but I was actually quite panicky about going. But I did it, and today is day one.
“I don’t even know why I am getting upset. But anyway, I just wanted to share it with you. Do it. Go anyway, even if you are feeling a bit rubbish, go anyway. Ridiculously, I just feel really good, so I don’t know why I am getting upset.
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“I’m feeling really proud of myself that I went, but I’m having day one again because I’ve had so many stops and starts. It’s good, it’s a good thing, don’t know why I am crying. Happy crying? Maybe. Don’t know. Anyway, have a great day.”
Andrea’s post quickly racked up numerous comments from fans, with many expressing their support. One person wrote: “You should be so proud of yourself, well done. The easier option would have been to not go. You know all about pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and you’ve done just that today. But you’ve also started with a beginners mindset again.”
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are expected to walk down the aisle next month where they have reportedly booked Elton John and Lady Gaga to perform at their nuptials
Lauren is marrying Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sanchez was joined by Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Katy Petty on hen-do in Paris. The American journalist is getting ready to walk down the aisle next month where she will tie the knot with the Amazon founder.
However, she is making sure to celebrate right up until the special day as she’s been spotted in Paris alongside her A-list pals. Singer Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, Eva Longoria and October Gonzalez were among the recognisable faces.
The Black Ops Aviation founder took to her Instagram page where she shared images of the special occasion. The group went to Lafayette’s Paris restaurant in Paris for a meal where they enjoyed dishes including fried chicken, Caesar salad, Norwegian smoked salmon and mushroom rigatoni.
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Lauren was surrounded by her A-list friends
Sharing a pic of her girl gang, Lauren wrote: “Forever starts with friendship, surrounded by the women who’ve lifted me up, illuminated my path in dark times, and shaped my heart along the way.” Lauren was also joined by Elsa Collins, Natasha Poonawalla, Lydia Kives, Charissa Thompson and Veronica Smiley Grazer.”
Lauren looked stunning for the occasion as she wore a white mini dress while holding a glass of champagne. Meanwhile, Katy stood next to her friend in a glam pink gown along with Kim behind them who wore high waist trousers with a bandeau top.
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Meanwhile, Kris beamed for the camera while wearing a black dress and also drinking a glass of champagne. Other photos featured actress Eva as she enjoyed the meal alongside her friend.
Lauren shared a series of snaps
Kim commented under the post: “Love you so much!” While Zoe Saldana commented: “Congrats beautiful lady!!! Sending blessings your way!,” and Brooks Nader gushed: “The queen!!!!!!!”
Lauren and Amazon boss Jeff are reportedly due to get married next month on a Venetian island. It has been said that Lady Gaga and Elton John have allegedly been booked to perform but this has not been confirmed.
An estimated 200 people are due to go to the nuptials, with many already booking to stay at the best luxury hotels. Guests are thought to include members of the Kardashian/Jenner family, Katy Perry and her fiancé Orlando Bloom, Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as Donald Trump reportedly receiving an invite.
Eva Longoria was there for the celebrations
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The couple first went public with their relationship back in 2019 before getting engaged in May 2023. Jeff is said to have popped the question on board his $500million superyacht.
The pair got engaged after both admitting to having an affair with each other. Jeff divorced his wife of 25 years Mackenzie Scott in 2019 and Lauren split from husband Patrick Whitesell who she married in 2005 and shares a son and daughter with.
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with troops of Operation Safe Haven, have neutralized two bandits and recovered about 1,000 cattle in Taraba State and neighbouring Plateau State.
Acting on credible intelligence, troops responded swiftly to a report of armed bandits mounted on approximately 30 motorcycles who had crossed from Plateau State into Taraba State.
The criminal elements launched a cattle rustling operation targeting a Fulani settlement near Jebjeb Village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State.
The operation code-named Operation Lafiya Jama’a is billed to reinforce the fight against criminality in Taraba and neighbouring states to ensure safety for all residents.
In a prompt and coordinated response, troops of 6 Brigade, in conjunction with their counterparts from Operation Safer Haven deployed in the Kampani area of Wase LGA, Plateau State, mobilized and projected forces toward Komodoro village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area.
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Upon contact, the bandits who had already fled across the river boundary into Daji Madam Forest in Plateau State were engaged in a fierce firefight.
A press statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations 6 Brigade, Captain Olubodunde Oni, says that during the encounter, troops neutralized two of the bandits and successfully recovered about one thousand (1,000) rustled cattle.
The recovered livestock were immediately herded to safety and relocated to the Jebjeb community in Karim Lamido LGA.
According to the statement, Plans are currently underway to conduct thorough identification and verification processes to ensure the rustled cattle are returned to their rightful owners in due course.
