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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
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 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
New online safety rules criticised
New online safety rules criticised for not going far enough
Ofcom has announced new online safety rules aimed at keeping young people safe online. The regulator, which now also oversees online safety, has published more than 40 measures that tech firms and online platforms (aimed at kids) must follow. Failure to do this could see the firms/ platforms face a
PM stands by Zelensky – chancellor in Washington – online safety rules criticised
Friday’s headlines feature a real variety of domestic and international stories, from the ongoing Ukraine peace talks to the online safety bill.
The sun is out here in the capital, and the weekend is just around the corner, so grab yourself a coffee and let’s have
Reeves in Washington for trade deal
Rachel Reeves in Washington as she tries to lure investors to Britain
The chancellor is back on the front pages this morning ahead of a meeting with her American counterpart. Rachel Reeves is in the United States in hopes of securing a trade deal but has warned she will not rush it.
IMF cuts UK growth rate amid tariff war
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
UK economy will be among hardest hit by global trade war, IMF warns
The IMF has significantly downgraded the UK’s growth forecast for this year to just 1.1%, citing the adverse impacts of the global trade war and rising inflation.
Ukraine peace talks in London
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
Ukraine peace talks in London – Pope Francis funeral set for Saturday- IMF cuts global growth
Wednesday’s headlines reflect the busyness of the world with stories from Europe, the US and the Middle East flooding into the UK headlines.
A little closer to home and there’s some rumblings about the prime minister saying trans women are not real women – a u-turn
Pope Francis funeral set for Saturday
Ukraine peace talks in London – Pope Francis funeral set for Saturday- IMF cuts global growth
Wednesday’s headlines reflect the busyness of the world with stories from Europe, the US and the Middle East flooding into the UK headlines.
A little closer to home and there’s some rumblings about the prime minister saying trans women are not real women – a u-turn
Pope Francis dies latest: Prince of Wales to attend funeral on behalf of King; details of final hours emerge
Pope Francis declared the death penalty inadmissible in all circumstances, urging for its abolition and advocating for improved prison conditions to honour human dignity.
Pope Francis dies aged 88
Pope Francis the People’s Pope
The death of Pope Francis leads almost all the UK newspaper front pages this morning with heavy coverage in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland – the Welsh reserve much of their coverage for online. The papers dub Pope Francis the People’s Pope in this mornings headlines and describe him as
Pope dies latest: Vatican releases images of Pope Francis in open casket as cardinals to select funeral date
The potential candidates to succeed Pope Francis include Pietro Parolin, Matteo Zuppi, and Jose Tolentino de Mendonca, reflecting varying levels of experience and progressive views within the Vatican.
How and where will Pope Francis be buried?
Pope Francis has chosen to be buried at Saint Mary Major Basilica, deviating from the tradition of burial in St. Peter’s Basilica, marking a break in nearly 150 years of precedent.
Pope Francis phoned Gaza’s only Catholic church “every day” as priest reveals details of last call
Christians in Gaza’s only Catholic church honoured Pope Francis, who consistently reached out to them for over a year during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, culminating in his last phone call on Saturday.
Pope Francis died from stroke and heart failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 due to a cerebral stroke that resulted in a coma and subsequent heart failure, as reported by the Vatican.
Serie A postpones games after Pope Francis dies aged 88
Cliff Notes – Serie A postpones games after Pope Francis dies aged 88 Serie A fixtures have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis, aged 88, as confirmed by the Italian league. A minute’s silence will be observed at all sports events this week in honour of the late
How is a new pope chosen and what is a papal conclave
Cliff Notes The period of "sede vacante" begins upon the death of a pope, during which a cardinal, known as the camerlengo, serves as interim leader with limited powers while preparations for the conclave take place. The conclave, held in the Sistine Chapel, involves cardinal electors voting in secrecy to
A pope of firsts, Francis was an outspoken champion of the deprived – but left some feeling betrayed
Cliff Notes Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and first Jesuit pope, adopted a reformative leadership style that embraced those often excluded from the Catholic Church, notably the poor and marginalised. His papacy was marked by a struggle between conservative and liberal factions within the Church, leading to mixed
Pope delivers Easter blessing in first significant public appearance since illness
Cliff Notes Pope Francis made his first significant public appearance since recovering from double pneumonia, greeting crowds at the Vatican on Easter Sunday. He expressed wishes for peace in Ukraine and called for the release of prisoners during his blessing, which was largely read by an aide. The Pope appeared
Premier League latest - Promotion/Relegation - English football
Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta reluctant to rest key players in Premier League
Mikel Arteta has indicated that Bukayo Saka will not be rested for upcoming Premier League matches despite Arsenal’s focus on the Champions League semifinals against Paris Saint-Germain.
Leeds United Burnley clinch promotion to Premier League
Leeds United and Burnley have secured promotion to the Premier League after both teams achieved significant victories, with Leeds defeating Stoke City 6-0 and Burnley winning 2-1 against Sheffield United.
Premier League’s Champions League race tightens as Forest beat Spurs
Nottingham Forest’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham has propelled them to the top of a tightly contested five-way race for the remaining Champions League spots, now leading Newcastle, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Aston Villa.
Trent Alexander-Arnold declines to talk future amid Real Madrid links
Cliff Notes – Trent Alexander-Arnold declines to talk future amid Real Madrid links Trent Alexander-Arnold scored a crucial goal against Leicester City, helping Liverpool move closer to clinching the Premier League title, but remained tight-lipped about his future amid ongoing links to Real Madrid. Despite speculation regarding his contract, which
US tariffs - trade war - US dollar weakens
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.
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
DHL suspends some shipments to US amid Trump tariff regime
Cliff Notes DHL Express will temporarily suspend shipments to US consumers valued over $800 from any origin due to new US tariffs effective from 21 April. Shipments under $800 will remain unaffected, but businesses may need to split larger orders to avoid increased
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.
"You pray for the hungry. Then you feed them. This is how prayer works." — Pope Francis
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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