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Trump claims Iranian Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death is ‘the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their country’, the US leader said.

Evening Standard

Suspected Iranian drone strike hits high-rise building in Bahrain

This is the moment a suspected Iranian drone strikes a high-rise building in Bahrain.

The Independent UK

UK to chair UN Security Council amid reports Iran’s leader has been killed

Saturday is the last day that the UK holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council before handing over to the United States.

Evening Standard

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Aston Martin "lost testing", claims Will Buxton after AMR26 struggles in Bahrain

Will Buxton argues Aston Martin “lost” Bahrain pre-season testing as Honda’s new engine left the team unable to properly judge the true potential of Adrian Newey’s first AMR26

Motorsport

Iran-Israel: Drone hits residential building in Bahrain- video

Bahrain's capital Manama faced attacks on residential buildings. An Iranian drone struck a tower in the city. This follows Iran's missile strikes on United States military bases in Bahrain and other Gulf nations. The strikes were in retaliation for joint US-Israel airstrikes on Tehran. Civil defense teams are responding to…

The Times of India

Why was Oman spared as Iran targeted Gulf states after US–Israel strikes

Missile strikes rocked the Gulf following US-Israeli actions against Iran, hitting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Oman, however, remained untouched. This neutrality, coupled with its crucial role as a diplomatic intermediary between Tehran and Washington, likely protected it from retaliation, preserving a vital, albeit fragile, communication line…

The Times of India

Moment Iranian strike hits US military base in Bahrain

Black smoke rose over Manama after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it struck the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain in retaliation for joint US-Israel attacks. A centre at the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet was hit by a 'missile attack', the country's authorities announced in a statement.

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Iran-US war mapped as more countries dragged into widening Middle East conflict

IN FOCUS: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan are among the nations that have been caught up in the conflict. Maira Butt and Alex Croft report

The Independent UK

‘Gotta get out of here’: American reacts to Iranian attack on naval base in Bahrain — watch

Iran launched missile strikes targeting the US Navy's Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain, causing panic among residents, including Americans. Bahrain confirmed the attack as a violation of its sovereignty. This incident followed a coordinated US-Israel military operation against Iran, which reported explosions and retaliatory drone and missile launches.

The Times of India

F1 monitoring Middle East situation ahead of planned Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races

It is understood F1 chiefs are confident the season-opener in Melbourne a week on Sunday will be unaffected

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer convenes Cobra committee as UK not involved in strike on Iran

US and Israeli forces conducted "pre-emptive" missile strikes against Iran on Saturday morning, citing concerns over Iran's nuclear weapons programme. Iran retaliated with missile strikes targeting Israel and other nations across the Middle East following the initial attacks. The UK confirmed it was not involved in the strikes, advocating for…

The Independent UK

David Croft sympathises with Lawrence Stroll after Aston Martin’s Bahrain testing nightmare

David Croft says he feels for Lawrence Stroll after a dire Bahrain test left Aston Martin slow and unreliable

Motorsport

Honda reveals alarming cause of "extremely challenging" Aston Martin F1 engine issue

Honda shared more details on why it had to curtail its Formula 1 testing with Aston Martin after discovering 'dangerous' and 'extremely challenging' vibration issues

Motorsport

Honda reveals cause of "extremely challenging" Aston Martin F1 engine issue

Honda shared more details on why it had to curtail its Formula 1 testing with Aston Martin after discovering 'dangerous' and 'extremely challenging' vibration issues

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Max Verstappen admits Red Bull won't be fighting for Australian GP win

While Verstappen says he ‘feels positive’ going into the 2026 F1 season, the Dutchman does not expect Red Bull Racing to be fighting for victory in Melbourne

Motorsport

Will Buxton: Ferrari could qualify on the back row and be leading by Turn 1

Will Buxton says Ferrari’s clever 180° flipping rear wing made it look devastatingly quick in Bahrain testing

Motorsport

Aston Martin handed hefty blow as Ralf Schumacher brands 2026 start as "massive disaster"

Ralf Schumacher has criticised Aston Martin’s troubled 2026 start in Bahrain testing, warning that Newey, Stroll, Alonso and Honda face mounting pressure to fix major concerns quickly

Autosport

Why rain is a growing concern for teams early in the 2026 F1 season

Visibility will be less of an issue than before in wet weather but there are worries about stability, and what impact lower grip will have on energy harvesting

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Carlos Sainz asks FIA and FOM to stay flexible on new F1 rules after Bahrain testing

Carlos Sainz has urged the FIA and FOM to stay flexible with F1’s new regulations, warning that energy-harvesting demands at circuits like Melbourne and Jeddah may require fine-tuning

Autosport

Why Melbourne will be more challenging for F1 – and what a plan B might look like

After pre-season testing in Barcelona and Bahrain, Melbourne will provide the first true stress test of F1’s new regulations. What makes Albert Park so tricky in terms of energy management, and does the FIA have a plan B for this season?

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton shares strong "I'm not going anywhere" message: "For a moment, I forgot who I was"

Lewis Hamilton posted a defiant message after Bahrain pre-season testing, insisting he is “not going anywhere” and is reset for 2026

Motorsport

We predict Formula 1's 2026 championship standings

After returning from Formula 1's pre-season tests in Bahrain, our F1 reporters have had the unenviable task to predict the 2026 standings

Autosport

Russell: Red Bull still holds best energy deployment in F1

F1 pre-season testing finished on Friday in Bahrain, and after six days of running, Russell thinks Red Bull holds the advantage in one particular area

Motorsport

Red Bull still holds best energy deployment in F1 - George Russell

F1 pre-season testing finished on Friday in Bahrain, and after six days of running, Russell thinks Red Bull holds the advantage in one particular area

Motorsport

Early pecking order and Verstappen’s concerns: 7 key takeaways from F1 testing

After three weeks in Barcelona and Bahrain, F1 heads to Melbourne. But what are the main lessons from pre-season testing? From Mercedes’ favourite status to interesting tech solutions, here are the key takeaways

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