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Gladiator 2 FIRST LOOK: Shirtless Paul Mescal showcases his rippling muscles in battle gear as he duels blood soaked Pedro Pascal in the much anticipated sequel - 24-years after the Oscar-winning original

Due for release later this year, the Irish actor, 28, takes on the role of Roman Empire Lucius Verus, the grown-up son of Lucilla, portrayed as a child in the Oscar-winning 2000 original.

Problems with $19m transport technology upgrade forced redesign, rebuild

A project to upgrade the transport technology network essential to highway safety and responding to crashes hit such big problems it had to be redesigned, rebuilt and has been delivered 18 months late.

British Grand Prix 2024: The best dressed guests at Silverstone

See all the outfits from the 2024 British Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris to Brad Pitt and Damson Idris - see photos

Rory Gallagher’s iconic ’61 Fender Stratocaster is heading to auction for the first time ever

As legend has it, Gallagher's Strat was the first to ever reach Irish soil, and it was used by the blues rock ace to cement himself as one of the all-time greats of guitar music

Norris 'fed up' with making excuses for McLaren mistakes after British Grand Prix

A frustrated Lando Norris said his McLaren team "threw away" victory after bad decisions cost him the lead in Sunday's British Grand Prix. Norris was asked if McLaren had bungled their chances with poor decision-making, notably a delayed switch to soft tyres, instead of mediums, for the final sprint to the flag.

Amir Khan accidentally leaves daughter in back seat of £120k Range Rover during valet service

Amir Khan faced the wrath of his daughter - and the public - as he shared a clip of him forgetting the six-year-old child when sending his luxury Range Rover for a valet in Dubai

Turiroa Angus bull sale — Wairoa needed a day like this

Nothing was going to stop the 80th annual sale.

Lewis Hamilton shows us everything we need to know about having pushy parents

It was the tearful father-son embrace moments after he won this weekend’s British Grand Prix that proves Sir Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with his father is stronger than ever. It wasn’t always so. Anthony Hamilton was the driving force behind his son’s early successes, working multiple jobs to fund his training and then managing his career. But b...

Combat footage showed a gripping battle between Ukrainian M2 Bradley and two Russian vehicles

Flipped Tesla Cybertruck Involved In Huge Crash Pops Up For Sale

How fast was this Cybertruck going when it crashed to suffer this much damage, and what did it crash into?

Northland man Hare Pickering went from work experience to owning business within 11 years

His message to other young people: 'Don’t be shy, go and do it.'

Almost half US and Australian EV owners to return to gas

The new Honda Prelude is here – and it's not electric

That’s right, Honda is bringing this petrol-powered coupe to production

Work on seven major roads set to begin, Transport Minister says

Seven more significant roading projects across the country are now under way - earning Simeon Brown's tick of approval.

Gisborne letters: For and against Grey St changes, woody debris build-up

Gisborne letters: For and against Grey St 'Streets for People' changes.

John Deere Classic’s colossal amount of birdies is an enormous red flag

The John Deere Classic saw the players make over 2,000 birdies in four days, which marked the most in 2024.

Dixon’s IndyCar title hopes hurt by hybrid failure at Mid-Ohio

The six-time IndyCar champion’s title hopes took a hit after suffering a hybrid issue during the formation lap on its debut race weekend at Mid-Ohio

Missing man's car found near Wairarapa bush walk

Police, Land Search and Rescue and a helicopter have been looking for Ben Fox, also known as Sam.

Fire and Accidents Turn Event with Over 100 Ferraris into a Nightmare in Italy

Ferraris abandon the event known as 'Cavalcade Venice Tour 2024', which involves a 120 km route through Italy, after accidents and fire

Oisin Murphy’s comeback from cocaine ban detailed in acclaimed documentary on BBC

Horsepower shows the highs and lows of the three-time champion jockey over nine months between 2020 and 2021 over four episodes which will be available on BBC platforms from Tuesday

Ranked: the longest-living car engines

Tried and trusted engines can survive in production for decades – often far longer than the cars in which they’re fitted. These are the longest survivors

IndyCar president Frye praises “good first weekend” for hybrid despite Dixon woe

Scott Dixon’s issue the only cloud on race weekend debut of the new hybrid system at Mid-Ohio

Happy Days legend Henry Winkler is left stunned after wrongly assuming a rickshaw bicycle is a London TAXI - and is charged almost $200 for a half-a-mile trip!

The Happy Days star, 78, hadn't agreed on a price before climbing into the flashy mode of transport in the English capital and told his followers to always do so

Mercedes to unleash double upgrade before F1 summer break

Mercedes vows to back up Lewis Hamilton's revitalising British Grand Prix victory with more Formula 1 upgrades in the coming weeks

Canterbury harness-racing star Katie Cox loses battle with aggressive, rare lung cancer

The racing fraternity launched a fundraising effort for the Canterbury driver.

Satisfying video shows burglar receive instant karma

A man attempting to rob from a Florida storage unit immediately got his comeuppance, falling through the ceiling of the room he was burglarizing.

‘Fairytale’ win inspires Hamilton to believe in more victories with Mercedes

Toto Wolff has described Lewis Hamilton’s victory on Sunday at the British Grand Prix as a fairytale, while the seven-time world champion is now optimistic he can take more victories this season and end his tenure with Mercedes on a high. Hamilton took the flag at Silverstone with a mighty drive in tricky wet and dry conditions to end a win-drought stretching back to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in December 2021, with his Mercedes team...

Keanu Reeves and longtime girlfriend Alexandra Grant look totally loved up as they enjoy race day at MotoGP Grand Prix in Germany

Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant stole the spotlight at a motorcycle racing event on Sunday. They looked loved up at the MotoGP Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix in Germany.

Ex-Formula 1 racer Johnny Herbert gives British OAPs in Benidorm driving tips after they were slammed by the council there as the most badly behaved mobility scooter users

The F1 racing legend has stepped in to transform British tourists' 'bad driving reputation' in Benidorm with tips to stop 'erratic' behaviour on mobility scooters.

Clarkson offered landlady £1m for pub within minutes of meeting her

Jeremy Clarkson offered almost £1 million to the owner of a pub within minutes of meeting her. The former Top Gear presenter, 64, has been developing his Cotswold smallholding for the popular Amazon series Clarkson’s Farm. Keen to find a pub to sell his produce, Clarkson arranged to meet with the landlady of The Windmill near Burford in Oxfordshire...

Drivers who use sponge to clean car warned they 'should stop'

A mechanic has warned motorists against using a sponge to clean their car as the popular method 'scratches the paint' - and people have been left shocked by the news

Who has the most podiums in F1 history? Updated list of drivers with most top-three finishes in Formula One

The Sporting News looks through the record books at which drivers have taken the most podium finishes throughout their career.

F1 official trailer: Brad Pitt feels the need for speed in upcoming racing movie... after fans mocked the title of movie as 'boring and unimaginative'

Brad Pitt gets behind the wheel of a Formula 1 racing car in his upcoming film F1. The first trailer for the movie debuted during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix on Sunday, July 7.

June new vehicle sales the worst in a decade, possible relief on the way from Transport Minister Simeon Brown

Utes a rare strong point in sixth straight month of falling sales.

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupé

Lower-rung AMG gains butch looks and big power. Can it stick it to the BMW M4?

Formula 1 presenter Lee McKenzie has a very famous father – details

Lee McKenzie often fronts Channel 4's coverage of Formula 1, but the star has quite a famous father. Here's everything you need to know…

Clarkson's Farm season 4 filming grinds to a halt for 'golden' moment

It was worth it!

Devils Henchmen MC gang resurfaces in Christchurch

Patches spotted in city streets have caught the attention of police.

Dirt bikers drive on Tamaki Dr footpath, ditch ride in intersection, during joy ride in Mission Bay, Auckland

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and impounded several dirt bikes.

The Bikeriders drives into digital on-demand tomorrow

Jeff Nichols' "Goodfellas on Motorcycles" film starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler and Tom Hardy hits video-on-demand platforms.

Plastique Tiara On Entering ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ As The Queen Of TikTok

Plastique Tiara has wowed fans ever since she first stepped into the werkroom in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11. Now that she’s back for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 9, Tiara said she’s glad to be back after she’s established herself as TikTok royalty. “You know, during the pandemic, we didn’t have much to… Continue reading Plastique Tiara On Entering ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ As The Queen Of TikTok

M25 closure this weekend: Warning to drivers of 10-mile diversion

M25 closure this weekend: Warning to drivers of 10-mile diversion - The weekend sees a host of events taking place in addition to people heading to Thorpe Park, and Gatwick airport

Brad Pitt is in the driver's seat in the new “F1” teaser trailer

The upcoming Formula 1 racing drama speeds into theaters next summer.

The Corrs thrill festival goers as they take to the stage at BST Hyde Park - as age-defying lead singer Andrea, 50, stuns in a racy LBD

On the bill at the Hyde Park festival as a special guest of Shania Twain's headline show, the family band's performance was hailed as 'magnificent'.

A Superbike-Powered Shifter Kart is Sketchy as Hell, as You’d Imagine

Things go wrong left, right, and center. And now the folks at BUM want to put a turbo or two on it.

Bay of Plenty crash: State Highway 2 reopens following serious crash

A witness at the scene said he could see a car and truck appeared to be involved.

A GoFundMe is set up for autistic boy slapped by Mercedes driver

A GoFundMe was launched for an autistic California boy who was slapped in the face by a Mercedes driver after the child had damaged the hood ornament on the car.

Wholesale Motors Christchurch in liquidation less than month after auction for former PM Helen Clark’s Crown limousine

Activity in recent months had significantly slowed putting pressure on working capital.

Rise and Shine: Everything you need to know before the ASX opens

Good morning, and Happy Tuesday! Here’s everything you need to know, and some things you don't, before the ASX opens ... Read More The post Rise and Shine: Everything you need to know before the ASX opens appeared first on Stockhead.

Damson Idris says new film F1 will be ‘unlike anything anyone’s ever seen’

The actor was speaking ahead of Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, which was won by Lewis Hamilton, who will feature in the movie.