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1. F1 Chinese GP LIVE: George Russell claims sprint pole with Mercedes dominant once again

   Follow live F1 action from the Shanghai International Circuit as Mercedes secure a front row for the sprint

2. A tech billionaire’s lecture on the Antichrist has become one of the hottest tickets in Rome

   Discussion of the Antichrist by a tech billionaire in the Vatican’s backyard has proven divisive

3. Chinese GP sprint qualifying results: Full F1 lap times in Shanghai

   F1’s new era moves on to the Shanghai International Circuit for the first sprint weekend in 2026

4. Sinners star says period since Baftas incident has ‘been very difficult’

5. Jonny Clayton reveals health battle after dominating Premier League Darts

   Clayton could barely walk as he limped around the stage after he suffered a bout in his ankle.

6. Strictly star Katya Jones ‘saved’ from cast cull after BBC ‘axes five professionals’

   ‘The bosses think she’s a legend,’ source said amid reported string of departures

7. Strictly professional quits 2026 tour after being ‘axed’ from series

   Tour organisers said they were ‘naturally disappointed’ by dancer’s decision

8. Traitors winner gives fans a chance to buy his distinctive wardrobe

9. UK economy failed to grow in January in blow for Starmer

   The figures follow warnings that inflation could rise at the end of the year due to the US-Israeli war on Iran

10. Iran war briefing: US plane crashes in Iraq as oil prices rise again