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How Claire Dubbelman became the first woman with an FIA race director superlicence
Claire Dubbelman Makes History as First Woman with FIA Race Director Superlicence who has broken through the barriers and asserted herself as a true leader in F1. In a groundbreaking achievement for motorsport, Claire Dubbelman has become the first woman in history to be awarded an FIA race director superlicence. This significant milestone underscores her extensive expertise and dedication, marking a moment of pride not only for Dubbelman but for the broader motorsport community. How Claire Dubbelman Became the First Woman with an FIA Race Director Superlicence Dubbelman’s journey into the world of motorsport began at a young age. The daughter of Huub Dubbelman, a seasoned automotive journalist, Claire’s passion was kindled in her youth by early mornings spent watching Formula 1 with her father. By the time she was nine, her enthusiasm had blossomed, leading to memorable days at the Zandvoort circuit. After completing her degree in international communication, Dubbelman entered the automotive sector, eventually finding herself in Formula Renault. There, she undertook various roles including arranging trophies and maintaining sporting regulations. Then came
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Vice President – JD Vance Republican
Vice President – JD Vance Republican elected on Donald Trump’s ticket in the 2023 November elections. Vice President – JD Vance Republican James David Vance aka JD Vance is a Senator from Ohio and a Vice President of the United States. He was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 2022 and served from January 3, 2023, until January 10, 2025, when he resigned to become Vice President, following President Donald Trump’s inauguration. News from the VP office
How Claire Dubbelman became the first woman with an FIA race director superlicence
Claire Dubbelman Makes History as First Woman with FIA Race Director Superlicence who has broken through the barriers and asserted herself as a true leader in F1. In a groundbreaking achievement for motorsport, Claire Dubbelman has become the first woman in history to be awarded an FIA race director superlicence. This significant milestone underscores her extensive expertise and dedication, marking a moment of pride not only for Dubbelman but for the broader motorsport community. How Claire Dubbelman Became the First Woman with an FIA Race Director Superlicence Dubbelman’s journey into the world of motorsport began at a young age. The daughter of Huub Dubbelman, a seasoned automotive journalist, Claire’s passion was kindled in her youth by early mornings spent watching Formula 1 with her father. By the time she was nine, her enthusiasm had blossomed, leading to memorable days at the Zandvoort circuit. After completing her degree in international communication, Dubbelman entered the automotive sector, eventually finding herself in Formula Renault. There, she undertook various roles including arranging trophies and maintaining sporting regulations. Then came
Who is at the Pope’s funeral and who isn’t
Cliff Notes The funeral of Pope Francis is taking place at St Peter’s Basilica, attended by numerous world leaders, including Prince William and US President Donald Trump. Leaders from various nations, such as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron, are present, reflecting the Pope’s global influence. Notable absentees include Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to ongoing diplomatic tensions. Who is at the Pope’s funeral – and who isn’t The Pope’s funeral is taking place today at St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. A pope’s funeral traditionally brings world leaders together, and several are attending. Here’s a look at the list. Prince William The Prince of Wales is attending the funeral of Pope Francis on behalf of the King, Kensington Palace has said. The King was in Rome with Queen Camilla earlier this month, and met the pontiff at the Vatican. Sir Keir Starmer Number 10 confirmed the prime minister received an invite and is attending the ceremony. Speaking on Tuesday, Sir Keir said there had been
Star Wars boss finally reveals why Yoda talks backwards
Cliff Notes – Star Wars boss finally reveals the bizarre reason Yoda talks backwards George Lucas the Star wars boss finally reveals why Yoda talks backwards. It was designed to give Yoda’s unique speech pattern to engage audiences Contrary to fan assumptions, Yoda’s speech is not representative of his species, as evidenced by the normal speech of Yaddle. A fan theory suggests Yoda’s unusual syntax honours his master, N’Kata Del Gormo, although this explanation remains non-canonical. Star Wars boss finally reveals why Yoda talks backwards Yoda’s well-known for his odd speech pattern. He speaks rather strangely, our favourite Star Wars character, Yoda, does. Ahem… sorry. If you’ve ever watched the Star Wars movies, you’ll no doubt have noticed that Yoda has a pretty odd way of talking. The former Jedi grandmaster has a bad habit of breaking the rules of grammar whenever he opens his little green mouth. Instead of structuring his speech in the normal way – subject-object-verb (e.g. the writer described grammar well) – he reverses things – object-subject-verb (e.g. grammar the writer
Trump tells Ukraine to accept deal
Trump’s rare rebuke of Putin – PM backs Zelenskyy over US-led deal
The latest from Ukraine makes several front pages of the UK newspapers this morning with ongoing discussions over the US-proposed deal that would see Ukraine concede Crimea to Russia – something the UK Prime Minister says he won’t support.
There is coverage of Donald Trump’s rare
Crimea is lost and Zelensky to blame, says Trump
Donald Trump has told the Ukrainian president Crimea is lost, telling him to concede the region as part of the new US-proposed deal or expect the United States to walk away. Trump’s recent wild comments are leading many of the UK newspaper front pages, as the US President claims Zelensky
How European Support Could Tip the Balance in Ukraine’s Favor
Ukraine’s military operations would benefit greatly from improved air power, with a focus on obtaining more aircraft and trained pilots to gain local air superiority.
Trump accuses Zelenskyy of harming peace talks on Ukraine war and tells him to ‘get it done’
Donald Trump asserts that a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is “very close,” urging President Zelenskyy to finalise the agreement.
IMF forecast, Trump spat with Fed boss, global stocks rally
IMF cuts global growth amid tariff war
The ongoing choas from Trump’s tariffs are back on the UK front pages as the IMF cuts global growth rates and confirms the UK is set to be amongst the hardest countries hit. The US has received the biggest downgrade amongst advanced economies as anxiety drives gold up amid Trump’s
Stock markets rally as Trump rows back on Fed and China threats
Global stock markets, including the Dow Jones and Nasdaq, surged by over 2% following comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding potential de-escalation in trade tensions with China, alleviating investor fears.
Asian shares jump on hopes tariff war may subside and Trump won’t fire Federal Reserve chief
Asian markets experienced a significant uptick as President Donald Trump declared his intention not to dismiss U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This comment has eased investor concerns around monetary policy continuity amid previous threats to replace Powell.
US government & politics - Musk to step back, department cuts, US protests
US State Department to eliminate over 100 bureaus, offices
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a restructuring plan to cut 15% of the State Department’s workforce by closing and consolidating over 100 offices globally.
Elon Musk says his time working for Trump will drop significantly as Tesla profits drop 71%
Elon Musk plans to reduce his time in Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus more on Tesla, amidst a 71% drop in the company’s first-quarter profits and ongoing sales challenges influenced by tariffs.
White House backs Hegseth amid new Signal chat scandal
The White House has expressed support for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid reports that he shared sensitive military details in a second Signal messaging chat with family members, following a prior incident where information was shared with senior Trump administration officials.
Thousands protest against Donald Trump and Elon Musk at rallies in all 50 US states
Cliff Notes Thousands participated in nationwide “Hands Off!” protests against Donald Trump and Elon Musk, with around 1,200 demonstrations organised across all 50 states, including major cities like Washington DC and New York City. Protesters voiced concerns over various issues, including the Trump administration’s policies on government downsizing, human rights,
US threatens to quit Ukraine, Trump's deportations
Ukraine peace talks as Trump to let Putin keep seized land
Ukraine peace talks are back on the UK front pages this morning as plans for talks in London are set to take place. Many of the papers report that the meeting has been ‘downgraded’ after US Secretary of State Mario Marco Rubio pulled out of the talks, followed by his
Mexico calls for removal of US immigration ad it calls discriminatory
The Mexican government has condemned a US advertisement warning against undocumented migration, asserting it contains a “discriminatory message” that undermines human dignity and could incite violence against migrants.
US senator meets man at centre of El Salvador deportation row
Cliff Notes Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland met Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador during Donald Trump‘s administration, amid ongoing legal efforts to secure his return to the US. The senator was reportedly denied entry to a high-security prison in El Salvador, which he condemned
US dollar collapses
U.S stock markets volatile – trade war with China continues to escalate – US dollar weakening
As of 22 April 2025, U.S. stock markets remain volatile following the April 2nd crash, which wiped over $3 trillion in value after President Trump’s sweeping tariffs—up to 125% on Chinese imports—sparked global trade tensions.
The trade war with China continues to escalate, with the U.S.
US dollar drops to three-year low
The value of the US dollar has fallen in recent days to a new three-year low following the uncertainty over the impact of the Trump tariffs on the global economy.
Stocks tumble and US dollar weakens as recession fears grip Wall Street
More reaction from the global stock markets, world leaders and experts a day after Donald Trump announced global tariffs.
Gold climbs above US$2,000 on softer US dollar, bets on Fed pause
GOLD prices rose on Monday well above a key US$2,000 level, supported by a weaker US dollar and on bets that the US Federal Reserve is done with its interest rate hike cycle.
Katy Perry goes to space
I’m sick of Katy Perry pretending her space trip was a feminist win
Katy Perry’s recent space trip with Blue Origin, framed as a feminist statement, has drawn criticism for being a superficial publicity stunt rather than a genuine contribution to women’s empowerment in science.
Backlash as Katy Perry goes to space
Katy Perry goes to space – and no one is happy about it! There is heavy coverage of the backlash facing the all-female Blue Origin space flight yesterday, which saw Katy Perry and other celebrities go to space. On the front pages, the coverage is heavily focused on Perry’s reaction
Katy Perry floats in space as part of star-studded all-female Blue Origin mission
Katy Perry and five other women made history as the first all-female space crew in over sixty years, launching aboard a Blue Origin rocket from West Texas.
Who is at the Pope’s funeral and who isn’t
Cliff Notes The funeral of Pope Francis is taking place at St Peter’s Basilica, attended by numerous world leaders, including Prince William and US President Donald Trump. Leaders from various nations, such as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President
Star Wars boss finally reveals why Yoda talks backwards
Cliff Notes – Star Wars boss finally reveals the bizarre reason Yoda talks backwards George Lucas the Star wars boss finally reveals why Yoda talks backwards. It was designed to give Yoda’s unique speech pattern to engage audiences Contrary to
Enzo Maresca labels Cole Palmer goal drought ‘a mental thing’
Cliff Notes – Enzo Maresca labels Cole Palmer goal drought ‘a mental thing’ Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca attributes Cole Palmer’s 16-game goal drought to mental challenges rather than tactical or technical issues. Despite his current struggles, Palmer previously excelled with
Trump met with Zelenskyy ahead of Pope’s funeral
Cliff Notes Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met prior to Pope Francis’s funeral, with plans for further discussions afterwards. The meeting follows recent talks between Trump’s peace negotiator and Vladimir Putin regarding a potential resumption of direct negotiations between
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