Lewis Hamilton is 'likely' to retire from F1 at the end of the current season.The British driver, now 41, has won seven titles throughout his career - emulating childhood hero Michael Schumacher in the process.Hamilton has been chasing a record eighth crown ever since narrowly missing out in controversial circumstances in 2021, when Max Verstappen came out on top.After a disappointing debut season with Ferrari, the veteran has shown glimpses of the quality of old - though remains behind Kimi Antonelli, George Russell and Charles Leclerc in the standings after three races so far. TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayHamilton's current Ferrari deal expires this winter, once the season is over.And, according to the Daily Mail, the British sporting icon is 'likely' to quit the sport then.Some drivers continue to race into their 40s, with Fernando Alonso still going strong at the age of 44. Going further back, Louis Chiron was 55 and 292 days when he competed at the 955 Monaco Grand Prix. Hamilton, however, is seemingly preparing to call it a day once his contract expires.The report says that Ferrari could end up being a possible destination for Verstappen one day, though the Dutchman is eager to remain at Red Bull.It's been a challenging start to the season for the four-time champion, having struggled during events in Australia, China and Japan.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Red Rum trainer's grandson to make Grand National debut with good luck charmJamie Carragher tears into Liverpool with ultimate insult as season worsens with PSG defeatNike admits World Cup kit flaw as England shirt among those affected despite huge priceRed Bull have struggled to get to grips with the sport's new regulations, much to Verstappen's dismay.He remains loyal, however, and is pressing on big changes to be made behind the scenes as he looks to scale the dizzying heights of old. It's also clear that he's not got any interest in moving to McLaren, too.Meanwhile, regarding Hamilton, the Stevenage-born racer said back in March that he wanted to compete in an F1 race in Africa before bringing the curtain down on his glittering career.He also said he'd been 'fighting in the background' to make that happen, in what would represent a historic move for the sport."I don't want to leave the sport without having a grand prix there, without getting to race there," he said."I'm chasing them - when is it going to be?"They're setting certain dates. I'm like, damn, I could be running out of time, so I'm going to be here for a while until that happens, because that would be amazing, given that I'm half-African."Hamilton also called for Africa to 'take back land' from other nations, adding: "It is the most beautiful part of the world, and I don't like that the rest of the world owns so much of it and takes so much from it and no-one speaks about it."It is the most beautiful part of the world, and I don't like that the rest of the world owns so much of it and takes so much from it and no-one speaks about it."Take it back from the French. Take it back from the Spanish. Take it back from the Portuguese and the British."It's so important for the future of that continent. They have all the resources to be the greatest and most powerful place in the world, and that's probably why they are being controlled the way they are.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered rare papyrus scrolls and the "valuable" items are yielding remarkable insights.The eight rare papyri, found along with a "cache of colorful coffins of Amun chanters," date back to the Third Intermediate Period, which lasted from 1070 B.C. to 664 B.C. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery just last month.The scrolls were uncovered during an excavation in the Qurna area on Luxor's West Bank, near the tomb of Seneb.ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNEARTH 1,600-YEAR-OLD CHRISTIAN MONASTIC SITE WITH PAINTINGS, MYSTERIOUS INSCRIPTIONExcavators found the ancient scrolls in a large pottery vessel, with some even bearing their original, 3,000-year-old clay seals."They vary in size and are considered a valuable source of information, with the world awaiting the results following their restoration and translation," the translated release said.The coffins of Amun chanters temple singers dedicated to the god Amun were found stacked in a rock-carved rectangular funerary chamber.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZOfficials said that ancient Egyptians "maximized space by arranging the coffins in 10 horizontal rows and separating the lids from the boxes to increase the chambers capacity."The wood was in "poor condition," the statement noted prompting urgent work to preserve them."The mission's restoration team carried out urgent conservation work, including treatment of deteriorating wood fibers and weakened painted plaster layer, [as well as] careful mechanical cleaning to remove deposits without affecting the vibrant colors," the release added.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERArchaeologists are currently trying to identify the occupants a significant challenge, as the coffins display the decedents' titles rather than their names."The most common title is 'Chanter(s) of Amun,' opening new avenues for studying the class of chanters and singers during that period," officials said.Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy said the discovery "represents a significant addition to Egypts record of distinguished archaeological finds."CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES"It reflects the full and ongoing support provided by the Egyptian state for archaeological research, as part of a comprehensive strategy to preserve cultural heritage and highlight its civilizational and human value," he noted.The discovery is the latest in a string of recent notable archaeological finds in Egypt.In December, officials said they found a "pleasure boat" near Cleopatra VII's palace in the royal harbor of Alexandria.In October, archaeologists found a fortress that was built along the ancient military road mentioned in the Book of Exodus.

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An old post by Jofra Archer went viral after David Millers unbeaten 41 nearly won a tense IPL 2026 match. He brought Delhi close but refused a crucial single, leading to a final-ball run-out by Jos Buttler off Prasidh Krishna. Archers tweet, Miller mad? Cricket at 11:30, perfectly matched the late-night drama.

The Halifax native set a world record as a 13-year-old in the 200-metre backstroke on April 27, 1975, at the Eastern Canadian Swimming Championships in Brantford, Ont., while a member of the Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club.

him during my tenure at the International Olympic Committee and the World Anti-Doping Agency