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Thailand Mulls Easing Visa Rules to Lure Chinese, Indian Tourists
Thailand Mulls Easing Visa Rules to Lure Chinese, Indian Tourists
Thailand is likely to ease visa rules for Chinese and Indian travelers and allow longer stays for visitors
2023-08-30 06:18
Researchers: Maybe the Internet Isn't Making Us Miserable After All
Researchers: Maybe the Internet Isn't Making Us Miserable After All
The internet may be distracting but it’s not necessarily depressing, a new study suggests. Published
2023-11-29 04:20
Blockbuster movie scares Chinese tourists away from Thailand
Blockbuster movie scares Chinese tourists away from Thailand
For millions of Chinese tourists, Thailand used to be a happy land of water fights, lantern...
2023-09-22 11:18
How to unblock and stream UK Netflix for free
How to unblock and stream UK Netflix for free
SAVE 83%: Unblock UK Netflix for free with ExpressVPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is
2023-07-18 12:27
The best last-minute Father's Day gifts
The best last-minute Father's Day gifts
Whose bright idea was it to cram Father's Day right in the middle of graduation
2023-06-11 17:58
Long a city that embraced cars, Paris is seeing a new kind of road rage: Bike-lane traffic jams
Long a city that embraced cars, Paris is seeing a new kind of road rage: Bike-lane traffic jams
Paris is a city where motor vehicles have long been king
2023-09-28 11:21
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for May 30
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for May 30
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for
2023-05-30 11:18
Edmunds picks the five best cars for under $30,000
Edmunds picks the five best cars for under $30,000
Pricing for the average new car continues to rise, with the latest reports pegging the average new vehicle transaction price around $48,000
2023-11-22 20:28
French Polynesia nuke tests slightly increased cancer risk: study
French Polynesia nuke tests slightly increased cancer risk: study
Polynesians exposed to fallout from France's nuclear tests in the South Pacific have a slightly increased risk of developing thyroid cancer, a study suggested on Monday that used declassified...
2023-05-16 00:51
Yemen speciality coffee 'wave' sweeps war-hit capital
Yemen speciality coffee 'wave' sweeps war-hit capital
Tucked amid shell-pocked buildings and roadside tributes to fallen fighters, a less obvious byproduct of wartime is spreading across Yemen's capital: speciality coffee houses serving...
2023-07-27 12:19
UK ‘Tourist Tax’ Creates Gap With Europe, Says Burberry CEO
UK ‘Tourist Tax’ Creates Gap With Europe, Says Burberry CEO
The executive driving the turnround of Burberry Group Plc said tourists are spending more on luxury goods in
2023-09-15 23:55
Lewis Hamilton, an 18-month drought and an eighth world title further away than ever
Lewis Hamilton, an 18-month drought and an eighth world title further away than ever
When Lewis Hamilton took the chequered flag at the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in December 2021, after one of the most action-packed and demanding races of his career, the Brit stood on the podium proud. Defiant, even. With the awe of a competitor on the brink of history, he leapt off top-spot and pointed towards his team down below. A 103rd win was sealed; No 104 a week later would seal a record-breaking eighth crown. Max Verstappen, meanwhile, abruptly left the stage. That was then. This is now. In the 18 months since that win in Jeddah – a win which brought him level on points with Verstappen in 2021’s title race for the ages – Hamilton has been on the podium 12 times. No 12 was secured in impressive fashion from fourth on the grid in Spain on Sunday. Eight ‘second-place’ finishes; four ‘third-place’ results. But zero wins. Of course, the first of those 12 will be talked about until the cows come home. It seems borderline unfathomable that Hamilton could be so close to an eighth world championship then and still hunting that 104th grand prix victory now. Abu Dhabi 2021 was the cruellest of near-misses. But even since then, with Red Bull taking Mercedes’ mantle at the front of the pack, Hamilton’s racing has remained at an ultra-high level. Last year, he had a mid-season streak of five podiums in a row, with Silverstone his best opportunity to stand on top once again. A mid-race safety car ruined his strategy, with Carlos Sainz instead emerging as a winner in F1 for the first time. Yet it was Austin in October, with Verstappen’s second title already wrapped up, that was tougher to stomach. Hamilton was leading with five laps to go but, ultimately, was powerless to stop Verstappen’s Red Bull surging past him. This, indeed, is what will be most excruciating for the 38-year-old. No opportunities have been squandered. In fact, openings have largely been self-induced, with Hamilton having to make moves on Sunday to make up for a weak qualifying record on Saturday, such was the volatility of Mercedes’ car. And yet, Russell was the one who capitalised in Brazil last November, following a sprint victory at Interlagos with his debut grand prix win. Hamilton came home second. Russell also claimed Mercedes’ sole pole position last year, in Hungary, while Hamilton has also not qualified first since Saudi 2021. Outwardly at least, Hamilton’s confidence in Mercedes is unaffected, despite an 18-month period riddled with frustration. So much so that a new contract is on the verge of being signed by both parties. Yet for the fierce competitor inside, such a drought will be agonising. Upcoming races at Montreal and Silverstone represent more glimmers of hope, as the new-and-improved Mercedes car evolves. But, frankly, Verstappen and Red Bull remain in a league of their own. Russell was mocked after the first race of the season in Bahrain when he claimed Christian Horner’s team could win every race this year. It, remarkably, does not seem so farcical now. As for Hamilton, that record-breaking eighth title seems further away than ever, with the man himself already talking about 2024. Yet breaking the longest losing streak of his career will, instead, be the predominant goal in the forefront of his mind come Canada and the traditional European season thereafter. Read More Max Verstappen says Lewis Hamilton title fight ‘would be great for the sport’ Lando Norris reacts to Lewis Hamilton collision that ruined his Spanish Grand Prix Max Verstappen maintains dominance but Mercedes show their teeth at Spanish Grand Prix
2023-06-06 15:23