JONATHAN McEVOY IN SAO PAULO: The 89-year-old Ecclestone thinks a clean break would suit the six-time world champion better than seeking a final hurrah with Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton insists he will not allow his chase to become the greatest Formula One driver in history take over his life.

The F1 champion, 35, shared a shirtless snap of himself before going for a run as he told how he's hard at work on his fitness and is 'not where I want to be'.

In a statement given on Wednesday, a Vatican spokesperson insisted comments published in La Repubblica by Italian journalist Eugenio Scalfari were not a 'faithful account of what was actually said'.

The Vatican invested $4.5 million on films in 2019, one of which was the Elton John biopic Rocketman (bottom right) which features scenes of gay sex and drug abuse, a report has revealed.

A visibly indignant Pope Francis had to pull himself away from a woman in a crowd in St Peter's Square today after she grabbed his hand and yanked him towards her.

The head of the Catholic Church seemingly compared the cardinal to Jesus in a tweet on Tuesday.

Former Texas congressman, Beto O'Rourke, said the El Paso Walmart massacre earlier this month that killed 22 people was a 'consequence and cost' of President Trump.

President Donald Trump said he called the head of Walmart to place a 'big' order for gowns as the nation confronts a pressing need for hospital gear.

WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: The Turks and a group of Syrian rebels displayed their emblems in Ras al-Ain, a border town where Kurdish fighters have been forced out by Turkey's offensive.

Footage circulated on social media this evening purports to show a helicopter raid by US special forces that took place in the border town of Turkish-controlled Jarablus.

GUY ADAMS and NEIL SEARS: Barely three days after the Kremlin publicly accused him of being an MI6 spy, the dashing 48-year-old father of two was found dead in a street in downtown Istanbul.

Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a US drone strike Thursday, led Iran's feared Quds force for two decades, helping Shia militias kill US troops in Iraq and backing Assad as he slaughtered civilians.

Donald Trump's decision to order the killing of Qassem Soleimani, the leader of Iran's formidable Quds Force, could prove to be the spark that sets the whole of the Middle East on fire.

The 38-year-old Strictly Come Dancing star took to Twitter on Friday to share the details of the incident after which he urged London mayor Sadiq Khan to help bring the driver to justice.

Seemingly unfazed by the busy hustle and bustle of passengers around them, the couple were pictured sharing a tender moment as Malia closed her eyes, while Rory planted a kiss on her forehead.

Astounding black and white images from 1928 show 'human flies' hanging off the construction site for 55 Broadway - the London Underground headquarters near St James's Park.

Transport for London has already spent £11.6million on Sadiq Khan's proposed bridge linking Canary Wharf with Rotherhithe in East London, but there are fears too few people would use it.

Hus Ragip introduced DLR trains in London's Bank station in the style of iconic ring announcer Michael Buffer. Following the videos' success, Mr Ragip had his first MC gig in October.

Maria Sharapova and Eugenie Bouchard saw their matches on Tuesday overshadowed by health concerns caused by 'hazardous' levels of smoke in the air from nearby bushfires.

We don't see much of Berlin-based Daniel Hope these days, but an album like this shows us what we are missing.

CRAIG HOPE IN TBILISI: Ireland were compared to Lord of the Dance's Michael Flatley by Georgia's coach on the eve of the game. That, though, was certainly not a reference to fine footwork.

After Belgium, Italy, Russia, Poland and Ukraine had already booked their places in the latest edition of the European Championship, Spain also achieved the feat on Tuesday night.

Burnley midfielder Robbie Brady and Newcastle defender Ciaran Clark have been included in the finalised squad for the Republic of Ireland's clashes with New Zealand and Denmark.

Robbie Keane has challenged his Republic of Ireland. players to make themselves heroes as they look to seal Euro 2020 qualification with victory against Denmark on Monday night.

CRAIG HOPE AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: Ireland headed for March's play-offs in their bid to avoid the ignominy of missing out on a tournament for which they are one of 12 hosts.

This show's USP appeared promising as it was a Willy Wonka-ish 'completely edible set', from which the three competitors must 'forage' their ingredient

Jamie Oliver's Keep Cooking And Carry On is a concept that was turned around in record time, specifically for the Covid-19 era, but even so, we're all watching in a new way. Aren't we?

At the end of a busy week in which she had to entertain Donald Trump, the Queen found time to 'hang out' in Notting Hill with her beloved cousin Lady Elizabeth Anson who turned 78 the next day.

The Queen has welcomed King Felipe of Spain and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands to Windsor today to officially make them 'Stranger' Knights of the Garter.

The monarch, 93, was accompanied by Kate, 37, and the Duchess of Cornwall, 71, for the traditional carriage procession, which marks the official start of the day's races.

The monarch arrived by an open-top carriage for Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot, alongside Prince Andrew and Princess Anne. Zara and Mike Tindall were also back for day three of the meet.

The Queen dressed for day four of Royal Ascot in a stunning raspberry pink outfit by British fashion designer Angela Kelly. She also wore one of her favourite brooches, the Diamond Star.

The Queen 'doesn't have an intimate relationship' with Kate Middleton - but Meghan Markle 'makes her laugh,' royal expert and editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazie, Ingrid Seward, has claimed.

Ingrid Seward, royal editor, claims that the Queen is not impressed with Prince William and Harry's apparent feud and won't interfere - she also said the Queen likes to keep out of family disputes.

The Royal Family is hiring a new chef to join the royal household's kitchen and will be expected to deliver food 'to the highest standards', a new advert on the Buckingham Palace website shows.

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: The Queen is not given to displays of emotion, but I hear that she held a poignant final formal meeting with Theresa May this week.

George, third in line to the throne, turns six today and is apparently favoured by her majesty, who 'goes out of her way to spend time with him.'

The Queen, 93, welcomed the new Prime Minister to Buckingham Palace yesterday afternoon, shortly after accepting Theresa May's resignation. But it was her bag that drew attention.

A royal expert has claimed that the Queen will take Meghan under her wing when she celebrates her 38th birthday at Balmoral Castle on the 4th August.

The Queen has 'earmarked' Sophie Wessex to be an 'secret ally' to the Duchess of Sussex, according to Grazia.

The Queen's cheeky sense of humour saved her from a potentially awkward moment with the former French president - and his wife, royal author Adam Helliker has claimed.

The Queen has agreed to Boris Johnson's plan to suspend Parliament as the Prime Minister tries to stop MPs blocking the UK leaving the EU on October 31.

Michael Owen has revealed the mortifying moment he was 'b******ed' by the Queen after squeezing into a packed lift with her at Royal Ascot.

The Queen's unusual code name has been revealed, according to a royal source who claims that when the royal is working she is given the alternative moniker 'Sharon', or often called just 'S' by aides.

The Queen wore her full dress and regalia, including cloak at the House of Lords in Westminster this morning - making it the first time she has worn the full outfit but not the Imperial Crown.

MPs gathered at Parliament to hear the Queen herald the government's package, which will include tougher sentences for foreign criminals and child abusers.

Footage from the Queen's visit to the Haig Housing development in South London reveals how Her Majesty, 93, told off a schoolboy who had given her a rousing welcome with his classmates.

Eagle-eyed fans got their first glimpse of the full trailer of The Crown series three on Sunday, ahead of its November 17 release. 

Experts revealed the clever beauty tips and tricks that the Queen, 93, may use in order to maintain her looks. While some pointed to her high placement of blush, others suggested it was her hair.