bbc--2020-11-13--Verstappen leads Leclerc as Mercedes struggle in second practice in Turkey

Last updated on .From the section Formula 1 Red Bull 's Max Verstappen led Ferrari 's Charles Leclerc as Mercedes struggled in second practice at the Turkish Grand Prix .
His team-mate Valtteri Bottas was third , 0.575secs behind Verstappen .
Mercedes were struggling for grip even more than everyone else on a slippery Istanbul Park track surface .
The circuit , which last hosted a grand prix in 2011 , was resurfaced just two weeks ago , and bitumen leaking out of the track surface gave the circuit a sheen as cars ran on it on Friday .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than prospect of seventh title This meant lap times were hugely slower than predicted - and even 13 seconds off those set in qualifying in 2011 , since when Formula 1 cars have become several seconds a lap faster .
All the drivers were complaining of a lack of grip as a result , and there were a number of spins .
Despite Mercedes ' struggles in terms of headline lap times , there was strong evidence that they will remain the team to beat as they were comfortably quickest on the race-simulation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was a bit of a disaster , '' Hamilton said .
`` This is such a fantastic circuit and I do n't fully understand why they spend millions to redo a surface .
I know it had been sitting around for along time , they probably could have cleaned it maybe , and now it 's worse than Portimao was ( for the Portuguese Grand Prix last month ) and the tyres are n't working .
`` It 's like an ice rink and you do n't get the enjoyment of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't see that changing .
`` It 's terrifying the whole way around .
It 's almost like there are wet patches all over .
You 're accelerating and then it just goes so fast .
And it 's because basically you 're way below the ( tyre ) temperature window .
`` The surface is so smooth .
The older circuits it is more open between the stones , this one it 's super-closed and flat and shiny and I guess oil seeps from the tarmac . ''
Leclerc 's pace was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just 0.4secs off Verstappen , while Alexander Albon had a positive day in the second Red Bull .
Although the British-Thai ended the day a second off Verstappen , he set a series of fastest laps and looked more comfortable than he has of late .
It could be a timely development for Albon , whose seat is under threat for next season with Red Bull deciding whether to stick with him or take on a more experienced proven driver such as Sergio Perez or Nico Hulkenberg .
Behind Albon , the Alpha @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seventh , ahead of the second Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel , Lance Stroll 's Racing Point , and McLaren 's Lando Norris , who is celebrating his 21st birthday on Friday .
Williams driver George Russell was 17th , and one of those to spin .
He is to receive a grid penalty for using more than the permitted number of engine parts this season , after exceeding his allocation of internal combustion engines , turbos and MGU-Hs , the hybrid device that recovers energy from the turbo .
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Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix is live on 5 Live and the Sport website at 10:10 GMT
Red Bull's Max Verstappen led Ferrari's Charles Leclerc as Mercedes struggled in second practice at the Turkish Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton, who can clinch a record-equalling seventh title on Sunday, was fourth fastest, 0.85 seconds off the pace.
His team-mate Valtteri Bottas was third, 0.575secs behind Verstappen.
Mercedes were struggling for grip even more than everyone else on a slippery Istanbul Park track surface.
The circuit, which last hosted a grand prix in 2011, was resurfaced just two weeks ago, and bitumen leaking out of the track surface gave the circuit a sheen as cars ran on it on Friday.
This meant lap times were hugely slower than predicted - and even 13 seconds off those set in qualifying in 2011, since when Formula 1 cars have become several seconds a lap faster.
All the drivers were complaining of a lack of grip as a result, and there were a number of spins.
Despite Mercedes' struggles in terms of headline lap times, there was strong evidence that they will remain the team to beat as they were comfortably quickest on the race-simulation runs late in the session.
"It was a bit of a disaster," Hamilton said. "This is such a fantastic circuit and I don't fully understand why they spend millions to redo a surface. I know it had been sitting around for along time, they probably could have cleaned it maybe, and now it's worse than Portimao was (for the Portuguese Grand Prix last month) and the tyres aren't working.
"It's like an ice rink and you don't get the enjoyment of the lap you would get and I don't see that changing.
"It's terrifying the whole way around. It's almost like there are wet patches all over. You're accelerating and then it just goes so fast. And it's because basically you're way below the (tyre) temperature window.
"The surface is so smooth. The older circuits it is more open between the stones, this one it's super-closed and flat and shiny and I guess oil seeps from the tarmac."
Leclerc's pace was encouraging for Ferrari, second fastest and just 0.4secs off Verstappen, while Alexander Albon had a positive day in the second Red Bull.
Although the British-Thai ended the day a second off Verstappen, he set a series of fastest laps and looked more comfortable than he has of late.
It could be a timely development for Albon, whose seat is under threat for next season with Red Bull deciding whether to stick with him or take on a more experienced proven driver such as Sergio Perez or Nico Hulkenberg.
Behind Albon, the Alpha Tauris of Daniil Kvyat were sixth and seventh, ahead of the second Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel, Lance Stroll's Racing Point, and McLaren's Lando Norris, who is celebrating his 21st birthday on Friday.
Williams driver George Russell was 17th, and one of those to spin. He is to receive a grid penalty for using more than the permitted number of engine parts this season, after exceeding his allocation of internal combustion engines, turbos and MGU-Hs, the hybrid device that recovers energy from the turbo.


bbc--2020-11-13--France v Fiji: Autumn Nations Cup match cancelled after Covid-19 cases

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union France 's opening Autumn Nations Cup match in Vannes on Sunday has been called off after a spate of coronavirus cases among opponents Fiji .
Organisers says there have been another four cases `` affecting close contacts '' .
Bristol back Semi Radradra is one of those to have tested positive , his agent confirmed to the Bristol Post .
`` This was a difficult and disappointing decision , but it was the only possible outcome following today 's test results , '' said Ben Morel , chief executive of tournament organisers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three matches in the tournament could be at risk .
They are scheduled to play Italy on 21 November and Scotland seven days later , before a final-round game against Pool A opponents on 5 or 6 December .
England , Ireland , Wales and Georgia make up Pool A .
The final round of games , on will pair off teams in the corresponding positions in each pool .
A Six Nations statement added that `` it is premature to have any views on the staging of this match [ against Italy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests which are due to take place in the coming days '' .
Earlier on Friday , France cancelled a scheduled media conference to announce their team for the match , citing `` exceptional circumstances '' .
The effect of the virus has already been felt on this autumn 's matches with England having to cancel a match against the Barbarians after several of the invitational side 's players breached restrictions confining them to the team hotel .
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Scrum-half Antoine Dupont is one of the French stars who could be released back to his club this weekend
France's opening Autumn Nations Cup match in Vannes on Sunday has been called off after a spate of coronavirus cases among opponents Fiji.
Fiji confirmed another positive test on Tuesday after six cases last week forced the cancellation of a warm-up match against Portugal.
Organisers says there have been another four cases "affecting close contacts".
Bristol back Semi Radradra is one of those to have tested positive, his agent confirmed to the Bristol Post. external-link
"This was a difficult and disappointing decision, but it was the only possible outcome following today's test results," said Ben Morel, chief executive of tournament organisers Six Nations Rugby.
Fiji's remaining three matches in the tournament could be at risk.
They are scheduled to play Italy on 21 November and Scotland seven days later, before a final-round game against Pool A opponents on 5 or 6 December.
England, Ireland, Wales and Georgia make up Pool A. The final round of games, on will pair off teams in the corresponding positions in each pool.
A Six Nations statement added that "it is premature to have any views on the staging of this match [against Italy] prior to a further series of tests which are due to take place in the coming days".
Earlier on Friday, France cancelled a scheduled media conference to announce their team for the match, citing "exceptional circumstances".
The effect of the virus has already been felt on this autumn's matches with England having to cancel a match against the Barbarians after several of the invitational side's players breached restrictions confining them to the team hotel.
A coronavirus outbreak in Lyon's camp has caused their French top-flight match at Clermont Auvergne on Sunday to be cancelled.


bbc--2020-11-13--Man Utd 'doing things the right way', says Stoney after Rapinoe criticism

Boss Casey Stoney says Manchester United are `` doing things the right way '' after criticism of the club forming a women 's team later than their rivals .
United , who won promotion in their first season , are top of the WSL and face Manchester City on Saturday .
`` She 's about two years too late for the comments , '' said Stoney .
`` But people are going to have their say are n't they ?
It 's a big club .
When you go to Manchester United , you get used to that .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having a women 's team but I know the reasons why .
I know why they wanted to do it when they wanted to do , and how they wanted to do it properly .
`` It was n't resourced in terms of staff in at the club beforehand - for it to be able to be done the way it is now - and now I believe we 're in a good place .
I think we 're doing things the right way .
I 'm immensely proud to be part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sit five points below United in fifth place , having drawn two and lost one of their opening six games .
Saturday 's early kick-off ( 12:30 GMT ) is one of three WSL derbies across women 's football weekend .
• None How Man Utd built a top-four side in two years 'We want to make sure Manchester is red' FA Cup winners Manchester City , who also travel to United in the Women 's Continental League Cup next Thursday , won the first WSL derby between the sides in front of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 2019 .
Manchester City thrashed Bristol City 8-1 in their last league fixture but United 's unbeaten run continued with an impressive 1-0 victory over title challengers Arsenal last weekend .
Asked whether City go into the match as underdogs , manager Gareth Taylor said : `` We 've been in that position before .
Everyone 's opinion will be different on that .
`` That 's up to other people to decide .
The way I see it , it is a real good opportunity to put three points on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close in on those top places . ''
Manchester United captain Katie Zelem said her side are `` over the moon '' with their start to the season and have carried `` that buzz '' from their win over Arsenal .
`` We just want to take the good vibes and energy into Saturday .
I mean , what bigger game to follow the Arsenal result than a Manchester derby ?
, '' she added .
`` We all know how much it means to us , the supporters and our fans - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to win .
We want to come out top and we want to make sure Manchester is red . ''
The best of the stats • None This will only be the second Manchester derby in the WSL , and the first to be held at the home of the Red Devils .
The previous meeting last season ended in a 1-0 win for City , thanks to a Caroline Weir winner .
• None Manchester United , who moved top of the table thanks to their 1-0 victory over Arsenal last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longest ongoing winning run in the WSL , taking maximum points from their past five games .
• None Only City ( 117 ) have had more attempts than United ( 115 ) in the WSL this season , with the Blues ( 16 ) netting one more goal than their rivals ( 15 ) .
Indeed , City are converting at a rate of 13.7 % , just slightly ahead of the Red Devils on 13 % .
• None United 's Ella Toone has scored three goals this season , all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has more ( 4 ) , including netting the only goal of the game against Arsenal in her side 's last WSL match .
• None During City 's 8-1 win last week , Ellen White had a direct hand in four goals ( two goals , two assists ) , her most ever in a single WSL match , also becoming the second player in the competition 's history to net 50 times , alongside Vivianne Miedema .
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Manchester United finished fourth in the Women's Super League table in their second season
Boss Casey Stoney says Manchester United are "doing things the right way" after criticism of the club forming a women's team later than their rivals.
The club were without a women's team for 13 years until 2018, which two-time World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe called "disgraceful".
United, who won promotion in their first season, are top of the WSL and face Manchester City on Saturday.
"She's about two years too late for the comments," said Stoney.
"But people are going to have their say aren't they? It's a big club. When you go to Manchester United, you get used to that.
"Obviously everyone criticised Manchester United for not having a women's team but I know the reasons why. I know why they wanted to do it when they wanted to do, and how they wanted to do it properly.
"It wasn't resourced in terms of staff in at the club beforehand - for it to be able to be done the way it is now - and now I believe we're in a good place. I think we're doing things the right way. I'm immensely proud to be part of this football club."
Manchester City sit five points below United in fifth place, having drawn two and lost one of their opening six games.
Saturday's early kick-off (12:30 GMT) is one of three WSL derbies across women's football weekend.
'We want to make sure Manchester is red'
FA Cup winners Manchester City, who also travel to United in the Women's Continental League Cup next Thursday, won the first WSL derby between the sides in front of a record crowd at Etihad Stadium in September 2019.
Manchester City thrashed Bristol City 8-1 in their last league fixture but United's unbeaten run continued with an impressive 1-0 victory over title challengers Arsenal last weekend.
Asked whether City go into the match as underdogs, manager Gareth Taylor said: "We've been in that position before. Everyone's opinion will be different on that.
"That's up to other people to decide. The way I see it, it is a real good opportunity to put three points on the board for ourselves and start to really close in on those top places."
Manchester United captain Katie Zelem said her side are "over the moon" with their start to the season and have carried "that buzz" from their win over Arsenal.
"We just want to take the good vibes and energy into Saturday. I mean, what bigger game to follow the Arsenal result than a Manchester derby?," she added.
"We all know how much it means to us, the supporters and our fans - it's a game that we always want to win. We want to come out top and we want to make sure Manchester is red."
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bbc--2020-11-13--Liverpool ready to make Semedo offer - Saturday's football gossip

Last updated on .From the section Gossip Liverpool are ready to make an offer to Olympiakos for Portuguese defender Ruben Semedo , 26 , to cover for the injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez .
( Sic Noticias , via Express ) Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng , 32 , has admitted surprise at speculation that he could leave the club at the end of the season and join Tottenham .
( Suddeutsche Zeitung , via Teamtalk ) Manchester United are interested in Braga 's 21-year-old Portuguese defender David Carmo as they seek a left-sided centre-back .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carlo Ancelotti is to step up his campaign to bring Real Madrid 's 28-year-old Spanish midfielder Isco to Goodison Park .
( Le10 Sport - in French ) Spanish defender Eric Garcia remains quiet on his Manchester City future amid continued speculation that a return to Barcelona is on the cards for the 19-year-old .
( El Mundo , via Manchester Evening News ) Wolves and Mexico striker Raul Jimenez , 29 , has revealed that Manchester United were one of the clubs to have made an approach to sign him in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via Metro ) Manchester United are reportedly considering a summer move for Borussia Dortmund defender Dan-Axel Zagadou in the summer .
( Calciomercato , via Manchester Evening News ) Everton 's Turkish striker Cenk Tosun , 29 , is not thinking about a return to Besiktas , but that situation could change if the Blues sign another striker .
( asistanaliz.com , via Sport Witness ) Brazilian centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes , 22 , says that he did n't have to think twice about joining Arsenal from Lille in September when the offer was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Standard ) Former Newcastle United and England winger John Barnes believes a mid-table finish for the Magpies would represent a good season .
( PlayOjo , via Newcastle Chronicle ) Borussia Monchengladbach sporting director Max Eberl has played down the prospect of 23-year-old German midfielder Florian Neuhaus leaving the club to join Bayern Munich .
( Sport1 , via Goal ) Former Arsenal great Cesc Fabregas admits Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is under pressure and needs to string some results together .
( 90min ) Scotland fan and Tartan Army member Sir Rod @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anniversary celebrations in order to watch Steve Clarke 's side against England at Wembley in the Euros next June .
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Last updated on .From the section Gossip
Manchester United are not discussing bringing Juventus and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 35, back to the club. (Manchester Evening News) external-link
Liverpool are ready to make an offer to Olympiakos for Portuguese defender Ruben Semedo, 26, to cover for the injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez. (Sic Noticias, via Express) external-link
Real Madrid believe they might be able to sign France striker Kylian Mbappe for about £160m if the 21-year-old does not sign a new deal with Paris St-Germain. (AS) external-link
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and captain Sergio Ramos will make an announcement about the 34-year-old Spanish defender's future on Monday. (AS) external-link
Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, 32, has admitted surprise at speculation that he could leave the club at the end of the season and join Tottenham. (Suddeutsche Zeitung, via Teamtalk) external-link
Denmark playmaker Christian Eriksen, 28, has suggested he could leave Inter Milan after struggling for playing time at the Italian club. (Star) external-link
Manchester United are interested in Braga's 21-year-old Portuguese defender David Carmo as they seek a left-sided centre-back. (ESPN, via Mail) external-link
France manager Didier Deschamps says Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, 27, has been "impacted mentally" by a "club situation that is not positive". (Mirror) external-link
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti is to step up his campaign to bring Real Madrid's 28-year-old Spanish midfielder Isco to Goodison Park. (Le10 Sport - in French) external-link
Spanish defender Eric Garcia remains quiet on his Manchester City future amid continued speculation that a return to Barcelona is on the cards for the 19-year-old. (El Mundo, via Manchester Evening News) external-link
Wolves and Mexico striker Raul Jimenez, 29, has revealed that Manchester United were one of the clubs to have made an approach to sign him in the summer transfer window. (TUDN, via Metro) external-link
Manchester United are reportedly considering a summer move for Borussia Dortmund defender Dan-Axel Zagadou in the summer. (Calciomercato, via Manchester Evening News) external-link
Everton's Turkish striker Cenk Tosun, 29, is not thinking about a return to Besiktas, but that situation could change if the Blues sign another striker. (asistanaliz.com, via Sport Witness) external-link
Brazilian centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, 22, says that he didn't have to think twice about joining Arsenal from Lille in September when the offer was made. (Arsenal Player, via Standard) external-link
Former Newcastle United and England winger John Barnes believes a mid-table finish for the Magpies would represent a good season. (PlayOjo, via Newcastle Chronicle) external-link
Borussia Monchengladbach sporting director Max Eberl has played down the prospect of 23-year-old German midfielder Florian Neuhaus leaving the club to join Bayern Munich. (Sport1, via Goal) external-link
Former Arsenal great Cesc Fabregas admits Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is under pressure and needs to string some results together. (90min) external-link
Scotland fan and Tartan Army member Sir Rod Stewart says he will move his wedding anniversary celebrations in order to watch Steve Clarke's side against England at Wembley in the Euros next June. (Talksport) external-link


bbc--2020-11-14--EU-UK talks: 'Make or break' moment approaching, say both sides

The two sides are in a race against the clock to settle their future economic partnership in time for it @ @ @ @ @ January , when the UK will leave the EU 's single market and customs union @

Both sides say they want to avoid this outcome, but the the EU has said it will not do a deal "at any price", and Mr Johnson has said the UK will prosper either way.


bbc--2020-11-14--Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Conflict worsens as airports attacked

Mr Abiy ordered a military operation against the TPLF earlier this month after he accused them of attacking a military @ @ @ @ @ claims the TPLF deny .
There have since been a number of clashes and air @ @ @ @ @ What do we know about the rocket attack ?
An official told Reuters news agency @ @ @ @ @ airport in Gondar and partially damaged it , while a second one fired simultaneously landed @ @ @ @ @ in Bahir Dar .
Were there mass killings in Tigray ?
Some witnesses also said @ @ @ @ @ by forces loyal to the TPLF after they had been defeated by federal troops in @ @ @ @ @ Why are the Ethiopian government and TPLF fighting ?
What is life like in Tigray @ @ @ @ @ talk , I used to see him during video calls but that is now not @ @

With missiles being fired into Eritrea this conflict has now become far more serious and is likely to be harder to stop. The repercussions could now cause instability in the whole region.


bbc--2020-11-14--Iran denies al-Qaeda leader killed in Tehran

However , Iran 's foreign ministry denied the report on Saturday , saying : `` From time to time , @ @ @ @ @ to tie Iran to such groups by lying and leaking false information to the media @ @ @ @ @ for the criminal activities of this group and other terrorist groups in the region .
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However, Iran's foreign ministry denied the report on Saturday, saying: "From time to time, Washington and Tel Aviv try to tie Iran to such groups by lying and leaking false information to the media in order to avoid responsibility for the criminal activities of this group and other terrorist groups in the region."


bbc--2020-11-14--The secret relationship destroyed by war

A deal to end six weeks of war between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the breakaway territory of Nagorno-Karabakh came into @ @ @ @ @ families on both sides are still counting the cost of the fighting .
Mehdi Mammadov @ @ @ @ @ Even as his family grieved his death they were about to lose another loved one @ @ @ @ @ a secret relationship .
Read more : Why did Armenia and Azerbaijan go to war @

A deal to end six weeks of war between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the breakaway territory of Nagorno-Karabakh came into effect this week - but families on both sides are still counting the cost of the fighting.
Mehdi Mammadov was an Azerbaijani soldier. Even as his family grieved his death they were about to lose another loved one, in the wake of a secret relationship.
Read more: Why did Armenia and Azerbaijan go to war?
Produced by Orla Guerin, Goktay Koraltan, Claire Read


bbc--2020-11-14--Coronavirus: Oregon and New Mexico impose restrictions

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Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said he would not put the US into lockdown. "Lockdowns cost lives and they cost a lot of problems. The cure cannot be.... worse than the problem itself and I've said it many times," he said.


bbc--2020-11-14--Typhoon Vamco: Thousands evacuate as storm heads for Vietnam

At least 42 people died and 20 others are missing in the Philippines after Typhoon Vamco hit on Wednesday , @ @ @ @ @ , the most powerful typhoon seen in the country in seven years .

The death toll has risen to at least 67 and dozens remain missing after Vamco hit on Wednesday, just one week after Goni, the most powerful typhoon seen in the country in seven years.


bbc--2020-11-14--Storm Iota: Preparations under way in Honduras and Nicaragua

The worst-hit area was Guatemala 's central Alta Verapaz region , where mudslides buried dozens of homes in the village @ @ @ @ @ 100 people feared dead .
At least 50 deaths were reported elsewhere in the country @

The region is hit by "catastrophic floods, extreme droughts and the greatest poverty" but nonetheless receives "the least help on behalf of these industrialised nations," he was quoted by AFP as saying.


bbc--2020-11-14--UK PM's top aides leave No 10 for the last time

The prime minister reportedly said that relations remain good with the two aides but that relationships can break up , @ @ @ @ @ longer live together .
He was keen to emphasise there was no ill will , @ @ @ @ @

He said: "Lots of my colleagues are hoping for a new relationship - with more openness and interaction with Parliament - and I am told the cabinet is hoping to get more say, as it were, in events."


bbc--2020-11-14--Would UK be ready for a new petrol car ban in 2030?

Boris Johnson is poised to announce that the government is bringing forward by a decade a ban on the sale @ @ @ @ @ cars to 2030 from 2040 , the BBC understands .
It 's understood that new @ @ @ @ @ electric motors as well as engines – will get a stay of execution : they @ @ @ @ @ .
But would the UK be ready for these changes ?

Boris Johnson is poised to announce that the government is bringing forward by a decade a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2030 from 2040, the BBC understands.
It's understood that new hybrid cars – those with electric motors as well as engines – will get a stay of execution: they will be banned from 2035.
But would the UK be ready for these changes?
Chief environment correspondent, Justin Rowlatt, reports.


bbc--2020-11-14--Rugby Championship: Argentina beat New Zealand for first time with shock 25-15 victory

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union Argentina beat New Zealand for the first time in their history with a 25-15 win in the Rugby Championship .
The Pumas led 16-3 at the break and kept New Zealand at bay to secure a famous and shock win in Sydney .
`` This is a big day for Argentina rugby and also for our country and people , '' said Argentina captain Pablo Matera .
`` It very tough there at the moment and it was tough for us to come here and prepare ourselves for this tournament .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that if you work hard with a lot of determination you can get things done .
`` We are really proud of this team and of our country . ''
Fly-half Nicolas Sanchez scored all of Argentina 's points with a try , six penalties and a conversion .
New Zealand , who lost 24-22 to Australia last week in Brisbane , have been beaten in two consecutive Test matches for the first time since August 2011 .
`` They probably brought more intensity , '' said All Blacks captain Sam Cane .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ We could n't really get our game going and put them under any pressure with the ball .
Too many little errors and ill-discipline issues and they kept the scoreboard ticking over .
`` We were n't good enough , which is extremely disappointing but full credit to them . ''
This is one of the most sensational results in recent rugby union history , especially when you consider how Argentina had not played a Test match since the Rugby World Cup 13 months ago .
They were expected to be thrashed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ champions South Africa pulled out of the Rugby Championship citing a lack of match preparation time .
While it is a famous day for the Pumas and a huge result for world rugby , the All Blacks inquest will begin .
They have now lost two in a row for the first time since 2011 and look a shadow of the all-conquering side they were under Steve Hansen .
Ian Foster was a controversial appointment to many .
Given he only has a two-year contract , he finds himself under pressure already .
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Nicolas Sanchez scored all of Argentina's points
Rugby Championship: New Zealand v Argentina New Zealand (3) 15 Tries: Cane, Clarke Con: Mo'unga Pen: Mo'unga Argentina (16) 25 Try: Sanchez Con: Sanchez Pens: Sanchez 6
Argentina beat New Zealand for the first time in their history with a 25-15 win in the Rugby Championship.
The match was Argentina's first Test in 13 months, and their victory ensured the All Blacks suffered a second defeat in a row, after losing to Australia.
The Pumas led 16-3 at the break and kept New Zealand at bay to secure a famous and shock win in Sydney.
"This is a big day for Argentina rugby and also for our country and people," said Argentina captain Pablo Matera.
"It very tough there at the moment and it was tough for us to come here and prepare ourselves for this tournament.
"We just want to show our people that if you work hard with a lot of determination you can get things done.
"We are really proud of this team and of our country."
Victory was Argentina's first in 30 Test matches against the All Blacks.
Fly-half Nicolas Sanchez scored all of their points with a try, six penalties and a conversion.
New Zealand, who lost 24-22 to Australia last week in Brisbane, have been beaten in two consecutive Test matches for the first time since August 2011.
"They probably brought more intensity," said All Blacks captain Sam Cane. "Their defence was outstanding.
"We couldn't really get our game going and put them under any pressure with the ball. Too many little errors and ill-discipline issues and they kept the scoreboard ticking over.
"We weren't good enough, which is extremely disappointing but full credit to them."
Analysis
Chris Jones, BBC rugby union correspondent
This is one of the most sensational results in recent rugby union history, especially when you consider how Argentina had not played a Test match since the Rugby World Cup 13 months ago.
They were expected to be thrashed by a battle-hardened New Zealand; remember world champions South Africa pulled out of the Rugby Championship citing a lack of match preparation time.
While it is a famous day for the Pumas and a huge result for world rugby, the All Blacks inquest will begin. They have now lost two in a row for the first time since 2011 and look a shadow of the all-conquering side they were under Steve Hansen.
Ian Foster was a controversial appointment to many. Given he only has a two-year contract, he finds himself under pressure already.
Teams
New Zealand: Beauden Barrett; Jordie Barrett, Anton Lienert-Brown, Jack Goodhue, Caleb Clarke; Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith; Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (capt), Shannon Frizell; Sam Whitelock, Patrick Tuipulotu; Tyrel Lomax, Dane Coles, Joe Moody.
Replacements: Codie Taylor, Alex Hodgman, Nepo Laulala, Tupou Vaa'i, Hoskins Sotutu, Brad Weber, Rieko Ioane, Damian McKenzie.
Argentina: Santiago Carreras; Bautista Delguy, Matias Orlando, Santiago Chocobares, Juan Imhoff; Nicolas Sanchez, Tomas Cubelli; Rodrigo Bruni, Marcos Kremer, Pablo Matera (capt); Matias Alemanno, Guido Petti; Francisco Gomez Kodela, Julian Montoya, Nahuel Tetaz Chapparo
Replacements: Facundo Bosch, Mayco Vivas, Santiago Medrano, Santiago Grondona, Tomas Lezana, Gonzalo Bertranou, Lucio Cinti, Santiago Cordero
Referee: Angus Gardner (AUS)


bbc--2020-11-14--Duke's birthday wishes for Prince Charles

The Prince of Wales later said he `` got away with it quite lightly '' .
Earlier this month , @ @ @ @ @ Prince William had also tested positive for Covid-19 at a similar time to his father @

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bbc--2020-11-14--Jerry John Rawlings: 'I'm just an ordinary, hungry, screaming Ghanaian'

Ghana 's longest-serving leader , former flight lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings , who died on Thursday , had an enduring @ @ @ @ @ the people ' .
He twice seized power in Ghana but returned the country to @ @ @ @ @ of speeches and interviews , this is how he spoke of his vision for Ghana @ @ @ @

Ghana's longest-serving leader, former flight lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings, who died on Thursday, had an enduring legacy as 'the man of the people'.
He twice seized power in Ghana but returned the country to democratic control.
Through decades of speeches and interviews, this is how he spoke of his vision for Ghana and for Africa.


bbc--2020-11-13--Johnson shares four-way Masters lead as English quartet challenge

Last updated on .From the section Golf Dustin Johnson is among four players to lead the Masters at nine under par after setting the clubhouse target during a hectic day two at Augusta .
Tommy Fleetwood and 2016 champion Danny Willett hit six-under-par 66s to get to seven under with Justin Rose ( 70 ) .
Northern Ireland 's Rory McIlroy also shot a 66 as he climbed to three under .
However , 46 of the 92-strong field will have to return to complete their second rounds at 12:30 GMT on Saturday after fading light curtailed Friday 's play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be one of those heading out on Saturday morning in Augusta .
He had one bogey and 10 pars in the 11 holes he managed to complete on Friday and will resume on six under with a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-three 12th .
Defending champion Tiger Woods was level for the day through 10 to remain at four under par .
However , pre-Masters favourite Bryson DeChambeau 's erratic tournament continued as four birdies were offset by four bogeys and a triple-bogey seven at the third after he lost his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ champion one over with six to play and battling to make the cut , which is forecast to come at level par with the top 50 and ties making it through to play the final two rounds .
The big-hitting world number six will resume his round with a putt for an eagle at the par-five 13th .
Before the tournament , DeChambeau made the bold claim that he thought the par-72 course was a par 67 for him , because of the prodigious distance he hits the ball .
That led three-times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC Radio Five Live Sports Extra commentary : `` I think Bryson 's kiss of death was when he said Augusta is a par 67 for him .
`` When you go out there and say that verbally , the golfing gods hear that in the pine trees at Augusta . ''
Spaniard Jon Rahm and Japan 's Hideki Matsuyama were the only players among the late starters to make a substantial move on the leaders , climbing to eight under par .
Rahm was five under for the day after 12 when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of play after five birdies in a so-far bogey-free round .
Johnson missed two tournaments in the build-up to Augusta after testing positive for Covid-19 , but returned to post a second-place finish in Houston last week .
The 36-year-old is searching for his first Green Jacket and has carried his form into the Masters , finishing off his opening 65 on Friday morning before carding 70 later in the day .
He had threatened to pull away as he led by three on 10 under after four holes but successive bogeys stalled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finished with a birdie at 18 to regain a share of top spot .
The 44 players who did not complete the first round on Thursday , because of delays caused by an electrical storm , faced a quick turnaround before starting their second .
Momentum was with Johnson , who had joined Casey as the first-round leader , as he rolled in three successive birdies through Amen Corner , only to bogey the 14th and drop another stroke after finding the water on the par-five 15th .
`` I felt like I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of good shots and had a lot of looks at birdies , but could n't quite get it in the hole , '' said Johnson , whose only major victory to date is the 2016 US Open .
Several challengers to Johnson 's early lead came and went before Mexican Ancer and Australian Smith made their moves .
Thomas was one of those to share top spot earlier in the day after hitting the turn with four successive birdies .
The world number three dropped away with a double bogey at the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then hitting a tree trunk , but produced a strong recovery .
Ancer 's best finish at a major is tied for 16th at last year 's US PGA Championship , but he posted six birdies after an opening bogey to lead on his first Masters appearance .
Smith , who finished joint fifth at Augusta in 2018 , produced a rollercoaster round of 68 that included six birdies , an eagle and four bogeys .
Willett produced the finest moment of his career when he won the Masters four years ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed to make the cut in the three tournaments since .
The 33-year-old will be in the mix this weekend , however , after shooting Friday 's joint-lowest round of 66 that seemed out of reach when he began with a double bogey at the 10th .
`` It 's still surreal , still an amazing place to come to .
An incredibly special place , '' said Willett , who responded with an eagle at 13 and six birdies to move within two shots of the lead .
Compatriot Fleetwood is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also got off to a bad start when he bogeyed the first , but he recovered with three successive birdies and seven in total to join Willett on seven under par .
Rose , looking to go one better than his runner-up finishes in 2015 and 2017 , completed his opening round with a scrambling 67 and added to it with a 70 later in the day that featured five birdies and three bogeys .
`` I felt like I played good enough to win the tournament - I know I can win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arm in a jacket yet , '' said the 40-year-old .
`` I have played in that final group a couple of times and really enjoyed it . ''
Co-leader Johnson was in a group with McIlroy , who endured a torrid final nine as he completed his first round , but recovered with an impressive bogey-free 66 that included six birdies .
McIlroy 's opening 75 was his worst in 12 Masters appearances and the world number five revealed he was giving a talking to by friend and Augusta National member Jimmy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me a pep talk in between rounds going on to the range , '' he said .
`` I honestly have been playing so good coming in here , and then I go into the first round and I shoot 75 , and I 'm like , 'where did that come from ? '
`` I knew it was in there , it was just a matter of trusting a little more and being committed .
`` Hopefully I 've got my eye in the last 18 holes and I need a couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give myself a chance . ''
South Korean prospect Sungjae Im also briefly shared the lead with Johnson , and heads into the weekend at eight under .
At 63 , two-time champion Bernhard Langer will become the oldest player to make the cut at a Masters at three under .
• None The artists face their first challenge

Last updated on .From the section Golf
Masters second-round leaderboard -9 J Thomas (US), D Johnson (US), A Ancer (Mex), C Smith (Aus); -8 P Cantlay (US), S Im (Kor), J Rahm 12* (Spa), H Matsuyama 15* (Jpn) Selected others: -7 T Fleetwood (Eng), D Willett (Eng), J Rose (Eng); -6 P Casey 11* (Eng); -5 P Mickelson (US), B Koepka (US); -4 T Woods 10* (US); -3 R McIlroy (NI), B Langer (Ger); +1 B DeChambeau 12* (US) * denotes yet to finish round two
The Masters Venue: Augusta National Date: 12-15 November Coverage: Radio and text commentary online with in-play clips. Daily highlights on BBC Two - full details here
Dustin Johnson is among four players to lead the Masters at nine under par after setting the clubhouse target during a hectic day two at Augusta.
Justin Thomas, Abraham Ancer and Cameron Smith sit alongside the world number one as benign conditions saw the early starters enjoy low scores.
Tommy Fleetwood and 2016 champion Danny Willett hit six-under-par 66s to get to seven under with Justin Rose (70).
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy also shot a 66 as he climbed to three under.
However, 46 of the 92-strong field will have to return to complete their second rounds at 12:30 GMT on Saturday after fading light curtailed Friday's play.
Thursday's overnight leader Paul Casey will be one of those heading out on Saturday morning in Augusta. He had one bogey and 10 pars in the 11 holes he managed to complete on Friday and will resume on six under with a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-three 12th.
Defending champion Tiger Woods was level for the day through 10 to remain at four under par.
However, pre-Masters favourite Bryson DeChambeau's erratic tournament continued as four birdies were offset by four bogeys and a triple-bogey seven at the third after he lost his ball.
It leaves the US Open champion one over with six to play and battling to make the cut, which is forecast to come at level par with the top 50 and ties making it through to play the final two rounds.
The big-hitting world number six will resume his round with a putt for an eagle at the par-five 13th.
Before the tournament, DeChambeau made the bold claim that he thought the par-72 course was a par 67 for him, because of the prodigious distance he hits the ball.
That led three-times Masters runner-up Greg Norman to say on BBC Radio Five Live Sports Extra commentary: "I think Bryson's kiss of death was when he said Augusta is a par 67 for him.
"When you go out there and say that verbally, the golfing gods hear that in the pine trees at Augusta."
Spaniard Jon Rahm and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama were the only players among the late starters to make a substantial move on the leaders, climbing to eight under par.
Rahm was five under for the day after 12 when the horn sounded to signal the close of play after five birdies in a so-far bogey-free round.
DJ sets the pace at Augusta
Johnson missed two tournaments in the build-up to Augusta after testing positive for Covid-19, but returned to post a second-place finish in Houston last week.
The 36-year-old is searching for his first Green Jacket and has carried his form into the Masters, finishing off his opening 65 on Friday morning before carding 70 later in the day.
He had threatened to pull away as he led by three on 10 under after four holes but successive bogeys stalled his progress.
However, the American finished with a birdie at 18 to regain a share of top spot.
The 44 players who did not complete the first round on Thursday, because of delays caused by an electrical storm, faced a quick turnaround before starting their second.
Momentum was with Johnson, who had joined Casey as the first-round leader, as he rolled in three successive birdies through Amen Corner, only to bogey the 14th and drop another stroke after finding the water on the par-five 15th.
"I felt like I played really well, hit a lot of good shots and had a lot of looks at birdies, but couldn't quite get it in the hole," said Johnson, whose only major victory to date is the 2016 US Open.
Several challengers to Johnson's early lead came and went before Mexican Ancer and Australian Smith made their moves.
Thomas was one of those to share top spot earlier in the day after hitting the turn with four successive birdies.
The world number three dropped away with a double bogey at the first after dragging a drive into the pines and then hitting a tree trunk, but produced a strong recovery.
Ancer's best finish at a major is tied for 16th at last year's US PGA Championship, but he posted six birdies after an opening bogey to lead on his first Masters appearance.
Smith, who finished joint fifth at Augusta in 2018, produced a rollercoaster round of 68 that included six birdies, an eagle and four bogeys.
English trio in contention
Willett produced the finest moment of his career when he won the Masters four years ago, his sole major, but has failed to make the cut in the three tournaments since.
The 33-year-old will be in the mix this weekend, however, after shooting Friday's joint-lowest round of 66 that seemed out of reach when he began with a double bogey at the 10th.
"It's still surreal, still an amazing place to come to. An incredibly special place," said Willett, who responded with an eagle at 13 and six birdies to move within two shots of the lead.
Compatriot Fleetwood is still searching for his first major title and also got off to a bad start when he bogeyed the first, but he recovered with three successive birdies and seven in total to join Willett on seven under par.
Rose, looking to go one better than his runner-up finishes in 2015 and 2017, completed his opening round with a scrambling 67 and added to it with a 70 later in the day that featured five birdies and three bogeys.
"I felt like I played good enough to win the tournament - I know I can win, I just don't have an arm in a jacket yet," said the 40-year-old.
"I have played in that final group a couple of times and really enjoyed it."
McIlroy given a pep talk
Co-leader Johnson was in a group with McIlroy, who endured a torrid final nine as he completed his first round, but recovered with an impressive bogey-free 66 that included six birdies.
McIlroy's opening 75 was his worst in 12 Masters appearances and the world number five revealed he was giving a talking to by friend and Augusta National member Jimmy Dunne between rounds.
"Jimmy gave me a pep talk in between rounds going on to the range," he said. "I honestly have been playing so good coming in here, and then I go into the first round and I shoot 75, and I'm like, 'where did that come from?'
"I knew it was in there, it was just a matter of trusting a little more and being committed.
"Hopefully I've got my eye in the last 18 holes and I need a couple of days pretty similar over the weekend to give myself a chance."
South Korean prospect Sungjae Im also briefly shared the lead with Johnson, and heads into the weekend at eight under.
At 63, two-time champion Bernhard Langer will become the oldest player to make the cut at a Masters at three under.


bbc--2020-11-13--Liverpool's Salah tests positive for coronavirus while on Egypt duty

Last updated on .From the section Liverpool Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has tested positive for coronavirus while on international duty @ @ @ @ @ added that Salah underwent a second test , which confirmed he has Covid-19 .
`` @ @ @ @ @ spirit and is not showing any symptoms of the virus , '' said the EFA @ @ @ @ @ said the other members of the team had tested negative .
Egypt host Togo in @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday , followed by the reverse fixture in Togo on Tuesday .
Salah will @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool 's next two matches .
The Reds host Leicester in the Premier League on @ @ @ @ @ followed by a Champions League tie against Atalanta at Anfield on Wednesday , 25 November @ @ @ @ @ eight of Liverpool 's Premier League games this season , scoring eight goals .
• @ @ @ @ @ first challenge

Last updated on .From the section Liverpool
Mohamed Salah scored a penalty in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Manchester City last time out
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has tested positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Egypt.
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said on Friday that Salah, 28, returned a positive test but is not displaying any symptoms.
It later added that Salah underwent a second test, which confirmed he has Covid-19.
"Salah is keeping a high spirit and is not showing any symptoms of the virus," said the EFA in a statement.
It said the other members of the team had tested negative.
Egypt host Togo in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Saturday, followed by the reverse fixture in Togo on Tuesday.
Salah will now self-isolate and could miss Liverpool's next two matches.
The Reds host Leicester in the Premier League on Sunday, 22 November, followed by a Champions League tie against Atalanta at Anfield on Wednesday, 25 November.
Salah has started all eight of Liverpool's Premier League games this season, scoring eight goals.


bbc--2020-11-14--Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Rockets hit outskirts of Eritrea capital

The Eritrean government has denied any role in the conflict but the BBC 's Africa regional editor , Will Ross , says reports of fighting along the border , and of soldiers being treated in Eritrean hospitals , suggest the opposite is true .
What do we know about the Amhara attacks ?
`` As long as the attacks on the people of Tigray do not stop , the attacks will intensify , '' spokesman Getachew Reda said in a Facebook post .
Speaking later on Tigray TV , the spokesman warned of further strikes .
Tigrayan troops are experienced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he says .
There are fears that a drawn-out regional conflict would have horrific consequences for civilians in Ethiopia and the wider Horn of Africa .
How bad is the violence ?
What is life like in Tigray ?
Why are the government and TPLF fighting ?
Mr Abiy ordered the military operation against the TPLF after he said its fighters had crossed `` the last red line '' .
He accused them of attacking a military camp hosting federal troops on 4 November , calling the action `` treasonous '' .
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bbc--2020-11-14--Million MAGA March: Thousands of pro-Trump protesters rally in Washington DC

In that regard alone , this pro-Trump rally is seen by its critics as reckless and irresponsible .
It comes @ @ @ @ @ with some of its worst Covid-19 infection rates since the pandemic began , with more @ @ @ @ @ 1,400 deaths recorded in the country over the past 24 hours .

In that regard alone, this pro-Trump rally was seen by its critics as reckless and irresponsible. It took place with the United States grappling with some of its worst Covid-19 infection rates since the pandemic began, with more than 180,000 new cases and 1,400 deaths recorded in the country over the past 24 hours.


bbc--2020-11-15--Nagorno-Karabakh: 'We’ve lost an entire generation'

The battle for Nagorno-Karabakh was not only for land , but also for a sense of national identity , and @ @ @ @ @ of Armenian and Azerbaijani residents of this region have been willing to fight , and @ @ @ @ @ weeks of war , gains and losses are being counted .
But it 's the @ @ @ @ @ sides that leaves the most painful legacy of all .

The battle for Nagorno-Karabakh was not only for land, but also for a sense of national identity, and pride.
Something that generations of Armenian and Azerbaijani residents of this region have been willing to fight, and die for.
After six weeks of war, gains and losses are being counted. But it's the loss of life on both sides that leaves the most painful legacy of all.
Film by Daisy Walsh and Gabriel Chaim


bbc--2020-11-14--Covid: Romania hospital blaze kills at least 10 infected patients

Eight of the victims were reportedly killed in the room where the fire broke out on the second floor , @ @ @ @ @ room next to it .
All were said have been receiving treatment for coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ on ventilators .

Eight of the victims were reportedly killed in the room where the fire broke out on the second floor, and two others in a room next to it. All were said have been receiving treatment for coronavirus. Many in the ward were on ventilators.


bbc--2020-11-14--Egypt: More than 100 intact sarcophagi unearthed near Cairo

More than 100 intact sarcophagi have been unearthed near Cairo , dating back more than 2,500 years .
This latest @ @ @ @ @ month after archaeologists in the area found 59 other well-preserved and sealed wooden coffins .

More than 100 intact sarcophagi have been unearthed near Cairo, dating back more than 2,500 years.
This latest find comes just over a month after archaeologists in the area found 59 other well-preserved and sealed wooden coffins.


bbc--2020-11-14--Coronavirus: Austria locks down as new wave grips Europe

That figure was nine times higher than at the peak of the initial wave earlier this year .
The country @ @ @ @ @ cases since the start of the pandemic , and 1,661 Covid-related deaths .

That figure was nine times higher than at the peak of the initial wave earlier this year. The country has recorded more than 191,000 cases since the start of the pandemic, and 1,661 Covid-related deaths.


bbc--2020-11-15--Newmarket cat reunited with owner after years 'living rough'

Miss Reynard said she `` spent ages looking at his distinctive markings - the M on his forehead , the @ @ @ @ @ , his white socks - but I knew it was definitely him - we weighed @ @ @ @

Miss Reynard said she "spent ages looking at his distinctive markings - the M on his forehead, the pink nose with black markings, his white socks - but I knew it was definitely him - we weighed up everything".


bbc--2020-11-14--Taiwan air force chief joins F-5 test flight after fatal crash

`` I took part in the test flight to show our countrymen that the F-5s are reliable and to demonstrate @ @ @ @ @ Force service members to defend our sky , '' he was quoted as saying by @ @ @ @ @

"I took part in the test flight to show our countrymen that the F-5s are reliable and to demonstrate the will of our Air Force service members to defend our sky," he was quoted as saying by the Military News Agency.


bbc--2020-11-14--'Storm Eta ruined my home'

'Storm Eta ruined my home'

Storm Eta has brought torrential rain and high winds to Central America and has devastated the home of 22-year-old Honduran @ @ @ @ @ , which include her 75-year-old grandmother , mother , two brothers , sister and two @ @ @ @ @ escape before the floods hit .
When she returned two days later , her house @ @ @ @ @ inside was ruined .
Now she is trying to rebuild her life .

Storm Eta has brought torrential rain and high winds to Central America and has devastated the home of 22-year-old Honduran Aileen.
Luckily her family, which include her 75-year-old grandmother, mother, two brothers, sister and two dogs, were able to escape before the floods hit.
When she returned two days later, her house was still standing but everything inside was ruined. Now she is trying to rebuild her life.
Producer: Oliver Jarvis


bbc--2020-11-14--Next two weeks 'crucial' for ending English lockdown

On Friday , Sage said that the R number - the rate at which the virus spreads - for the @ @ @ @ @ , with experts believing it is already below 1 in some places .

On Friday, Sage said that the R number - the rate at which the virus spreads - for the UK had fallen to 1-1.2, with experts believing it is already below 1 in some places.


bbc--2020-11-14--Falkland islanders celebrate being landmine free - after nearly 40 years

It also speaks volumes for the islanders , according to the doctor , and gives an insight into why he @ @ @ @ @ former childhood home of Garden City in Flintshire , north Wales , for somewhere like @ @ @

It also speaks volumes for the islanders, according to the doctor, and gives an insight into why he was happy to swap his former childhood home of Garden City in Flintshire, north Wales, for somewhere like the Falklands.


bbc--2020-11-15--How the sanctuary movement in the US is advocating for immigration reform

Across the US , a number of Lutheran churches have formed a sanctuary movement to support undocumented migrants - and @ @ @ @ @ to Covid .
In California , Pastor Nelson Rabel Gonzalez has been visiting his city @ @ @ @ @ that work in the grape and cherry fields .
He says that lots of them @ @ @ @ @ masks and hand sanitiser , but need to continue to work as they are essential @ @ @ @ @ who have been let go because of the pandemic are struggling to pay rent .
@ @ @ @ @ Sally Padgett has been looking after Miriam , a mother from Honduras who is at @ @ @ @ @ they both caught Covid , they were terrified that if Miriam 's health deteriorated that @ @ @ @ @ to hospital - meaning Miriam would have to leave the safety of the church and @ @ @ @ @ and Customs Enforcement Officers .

Across the US, a number of Lutheran churches have formed a sanctuary movement to support undocumented migrants - and their work has doubled due to Covid.
In California, Pastor Nelson Rabel Gonzalez has been visiting his city's mainly Mexican migrant population that work in the grape and cherry fields. He says that lots of them have not been provided with masks and hand sanitiser, but need to continue to work as they are essential workers - and that those who have been let go because of the pandemic are struggling to pay rent.
And in Ohio, Pastor Sally Padgett has been looking after Miriam, a mother from Honduras who is at risk of deportation. When they both caught Covid, they were terrified that if Miriam's health deteriorated that they may have to go to hospital - meaning Miriam would have to leave the safety of the church and risk being captured by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers.
Produced by Sophia Smith Galer


bbc--2020-11-13--Your pictures on the theme of 'autumn landscapes'

We asked our readers to send in their pictures on the theme of `` autumn landscapes '' .
Here are @ @ @ @ @ to us from around the world .

Image caption,
Howard Smith: "One can never quite tell on such mornings as to whether one is going to drop lucky with the conditions. But on this particular morning my luck was in, and a short walk onto Curbar Edge in the Peak District revealed swirling mist enveloping the village of Curbar far below, making for magical autumnal conditions."


bbc--2020-11-15--In pictures: Connecting the world's redheads

`` But once you are through that , if you have not come out too badly , people start to @ @ @ @ @ their unique selling point , their special power , and see it as an important @ @ @ @ @ ''

"But once you are through that, if you have not come out too badly, people start to embrace it, almost as their unique selling point, their special power, and see it as an important part of their identity."


bbc--2020-11-14--In pictures: Diwali celebrations around the world

Along with lighting candles and fireworks , another traditional part of Diwali is rangoli art , where intricate patterns are @ @ @ @ @ coloured powder , flower petals or other materials .

Along with lighting candles and fireworks, another traditional part of Diwali is rangoli art, where intricate patterns are made on the ground using coloured powder, flower petals or other materials.


bbc--2020-11-15--How Germany remembers the world wars

How Germany remembers the world wars

Modern debate about the Neue Wache has also involved another question - whether as part of the restoration of Berlin @ @ @ @ @ statues of famous generals should be restored to their original positions in or near the @ @ @ @ @ part of a larger problem .
Where does modern emphasis on remembering the victims of @ @ @ @ @ reputation of those who served in the German armed forces ?

Modern debate about the Neue Wache has also involved another question - whether as part of the restoration of Berlin's Prussia-era architecture, its statues of famous generals should be restored to their original positions in or near the building. And that is part of a larger problem. Where does modern emphasis on remembering the victims of war leave the memory and reputation of those who served in the German armed forces?


bbc--2020-11-15--The heartbreaking video and the death of a Kurdish-Iranian family

There is a famous saying among the Kurds : `` We have no friends other than mountains . ''
After @ @ @ @ @ One , and the collapse of the Ottoman empire , the Kurds were promised independence @ @ @ @ @ but the regional powers never accepted that deal - instead their homeland was eventually divided @ @ @ @ @ the Middle East .
Since then , any moves by Kurds in Iran , Turkey @ @ @ @ @ set up an independent state have been quashed .

There is a famous saying among the Kurds: "We have no friends other than mountains." After the end of World War One, and the collapse of the Ottoman empire, the Kurds were promised independence by victorious allied powers, but the regional powers never accepted that deal - instead their homeland was eventually divided among the new nations of the Middle East. Since then, any moves by Kurds in Iran, Turkey, Syria and Iraq to set up an independent state have been quashed.


bbc--2020-11-15--Vaccine rumours debunked: Microchips, 'altered DNA' and more

In Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials , vaccines are tested in small numbers of volunteers to check they @ @ @ @ @ the right dose .
In Phase 3 trials they are tested in thousands of people @ @ @ @ @ are .
The group who received the vaccine and a control group who have received @ @ @ @ @ for any adverse reactions - side-effects .
Safety monitoring continues even after a vaccine is @ @

It is true that no mRNA vaccine has been approved before now, but multiple studies of mRNA vaccines in humans have taken place over the last few years. And, since the pandemic started, the vaccine has been tested on tens of thousands of people around the world and has gone through a rigorous safety approval process.


bbc--2020-11-15--France's rural idyll threatened by coronavirus lockdown

Bruniquel is one of France 's most beautiful villages and about an hour north of Toulouse .
Do n't take @ @ @ @ @ there is a special rare sign at the entrance that says so .
Fewer than @ @ @ @ @ earned the right to put that sign up .

Bruniquel is one of France's most beautiful villages and about an hour north of Toulouse. Don't take my word for it - there is a special rare sign at the entrance that says so. Fewer than 160 villages in France have earned the right to put that sign up.


bbc--2020-11-15--Letter from Africa: Culture clash over Nigeria's rival alphabets

It is obvious that those opposed to the use of Arabic script on Nigeria 's currency or emblems see it @ @ @ @ @ identity owing to the origin of Arabic as the language of Islam and the initial @ @ @ @ @ means of spreading Islam on the African continent .

It is obvious that those opposed to the use of Arabic script on Nigeria's currency or emblems see it as an expression of Islamic identity owing to the origin of Arabic as the language of Islam and the initial use of Ajami as a means of spreading Islam on the African continent.


bbc--2020-11-14--Dominant Johnson holds four-shot lead heading into final round

Last updated on .From the section Golf World number one Dustin Johnson will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Masters after a dominant performance at Augusta on Saturday .
The American , chasing a first Green Jacket , equalled the Masters ' record lowest score after 54 holes .
South Korea 's Sungjae Im , Abraham Ancer of Mexico and Australia 's Cameron Smith are closest to him at 12 under .
South Africa 's Dylan Frittelli , who was joint leader after round one , shot a five-under 67 and is 11 under , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stroke behind .
Northern Ireland 's Rory McIlroy pieced together a fine round of 67 to climb to eight under par .
Cooler , wetter weather in November has seen Augusta National play longer , but a mild few days and Thursday 's electrical storm have provided perfect conditions for scoring .
Johnson made the most of the soft greens once more with an eagle and five birdies in round three that saw him pull clear of the field .
The 36-year-old , who won the US Open in 2016 , is playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ career during a season that also saw him miss two tournaments while self-isolating after contracting Covid-19 .
He opened with rounds of 65 and 70 at Augusta and , after a brief nine-way tie for the lead at the beginning of round three , accelerated clear with a tap-in eagle at the second hole to get to 11 under .
From there , Johnson was almost faultless and made an up-and-down par at 18 to become the first player in Masters history with multiple rounds of 65 or less in the same tournament @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 16 under after three rounds set by Jordan Spieth when he won it in 2015 and is looking to become the first world number one to win the Masters since Tiger Woods in 2002 .
`` I have been playing really well , I just need to get a few putts to drop , '' said Johnson , who tied for second last year .
`` It was a really good day , I have been swinging well all week .
Even after getting off to a good start , I tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I could .
`` There are so many really good players around the lead , I am going to have to go out and play well if I am going to win .
I have to go out and execute . ''
South Korean sensation Im is one of Johnson 's closest challengers after cancelling out his only bogey of the day at 17 with a birdie finish .
The 2019 PGA Tour rookie of the year , says he plays so regularly he prefers to live hotel to hotel between tournaments rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That persistence has paid off , and the 22-year-old put himself in contention on his Masters debut with a stellar round of 68 that included a sublime chip-in birdie at 11 .
Mexico 's Ancer and Australian Smith , who finished joint fifth in 2018 , were among a five-way tie for the lead heading into round three and both carded three-under 69s .
Jon Rahm looked to be mounting a challenge of his own but the Spaniard 's hopes threatened to unravel after a bizarre double bogey at the par-five eighth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low second shot into the foliage and cannoned his next into a bush off a tree trunk .
He recovered one of those shots to sit at nine under .
American Thomas was two under for the day as he hit the turn but endured a colourful back nine as he traded three birdies with four bogeys to finish six off the pace .
McIlroy produced another impressive round on Saturday that will have the Northern Irishman ruing his slow start at Augusta after following up Friday 's 66 with a five-under-par 67 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in total , but highlighted how costly an opening 75 was in his bid to win the Masters and become just the sixth player to win a career Grand Slam .
McIlroy clawed a shot back on the second before adding a hat-trick of birdies through the turn and chipping in from a greenside bunker for another at Augusta 's iconic 12th .
He immediately bogeyed the 13th with a sloppy three-putt from nine feet , to fall back to seven under but pulled off a smart par-save at 15 having found the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ birdied the par-three 16th to move back to eight under and leave himself eight off the lead heading into Sunday 's final round .
`` I set a target to try and get to double digits under par , did n't quite get there , but I played a really good round of golf , '' said McIlroy .
`` I have n't really made a good run on a Sunday here , so it 's about time .
I feel good , my game is there , I have shown that over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll probably need something a few lower than today , set the clubhouse target for the guys to follow . ''
McIlroy was playing alongside 63-year-old Bernhard Langer , who became the oldest man to make the cut at Augusta and won the first of his two Green Jackets four years before the world number five was born .
The German showed he can still produce moments to savour , holing a mammoth 63-foot birdie putt on 15 and throwing his visor into the air in delight .
He sits at two under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fairytale victory at Augusta 19 months ago but the 15-time major champion will not be adding a sixth Green Jacket to his collection this year .
Woods posted a 68 on Thursday but had to return on Saturday morning to put the finishing touches on a one-under 71 , before heading back out to post a level-par 72 that keeps him at five under for the tournament .
The 44-year-old , who has previously had back and knee surgery , looked to be moving a little gingerly towards the end of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` long grind '' .
`` I ca n't win it from where I am but I can make birdies and sweep in for a top-10 finish , '' he added .
`` I just need to make birdies - I have n't made any this week .
`` Today was a long day but I still had my chances . ''
Tommy Fleetwood is best-placed of the English contingent at eight under par , with Paul Casey two strokes behind and 2016 champion Danny Willett at five under .
Two-time runner-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carded a four-over 76 including seven bogeys to peg him back to three under , alongside fellow Englishman Lee Westwood .
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Masters third-round leaderboard -16 D Johnson (US); -12 S Im (Kor), A Ancer (Mex); -11 D Frittelli (SA); -10 J Thomas (US); -9 S Munoz (Col), P Reed (US), J Rahm (Spa) Selected others: -8 R McIlroy (NI), T Fleetwood (Eng), B Koepka (US); -6 P Casey (Eng); -5 T Woods (US), D Willett (Eng); -4 M Wallace (Eng); -3 J Rose (Eng), L Westwood (Eng); -2 I Poulter (Eng)
The Masters Venue: Augusta National Date: 12-15 November Coverage: Radio and text commentary online with in-play clips. Daily highlights on BBC Two - full details here
World number one Dustin Johnson will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Masters after a dominant performance at Augusta on Saturday.
Johnson pulled away with a bogey-free seven-under 65, his second of the week, to lead on 16 under after round three.
The American, chasing a first Green Jacket, equalled the Masters' record lowest score after 54 holes.
South Korea's Sungjae Im, Abraham Ancer of Mexico and Australia's Cameron Smith are closest to him at 12 under.
South Africa's Dylan Frittelli, who was joint leader after round one, shot a five-under 67 and is 11 under, with world number three Justin Thomas a further stroke behind.
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy pieced together a fine round of 67 to climb to eight under par.
Johnson chases records at benign Augusta
Cooler, wetter weather in November has seen Augusta National play longer, but a mild few days and Thursday's electrical storm have provided perfect conditions for scoring.
Johnson made the most of the soft greens once more with an eagle and five birdies in round three that saw him pull clear of the field.
The 36-year-old, who won the US Open in 2016, is playing some of the finest golf of his career during a season that also saw him miss two tournaments while self-isolating after contracting Covid-19.
He opened with rounds of 65 and 70 at Augusta and, after a brief nine-way tie for the lead at the beginning of round three, accelerated clear with a tap-in eagle at the second hole to get to 11 under.
From there, Johnson was almost faultless and made an up-and-down par at 18 to become the first player in Masters history with multiple rounds of 65 or less in the same tournament.
Johnson equalled the record low score of 16 under after three rounds set by Jordan Spieth when he won it in 2015 and is looking to become the first world number one to win the Masters since Tiger Woods in 2002.
"I have been playing really well, I just need to get a few putts to drop," said Johnson, who tied for second last year.
"It was a really good day, I have been swinging well all week. Even after getting off to a good start, I tried to stay patient and be aggressive when I could.
"There are so many really good players around the lead, I am going to have to go out and play well if I am going to win. I have to go out and execute."
Challengers struggle to keep pace
South Korean sensation Im is one of Johnson's closest challengers after cancelling out his only bogey of the day at 17 with a birdie finish.
The 2019 PGA Tour rookie of the year, says he plays so regularly he prefers to live hotel to hotel between tournaments rather than find a property in the US.
That persistence has paid off, and the 22-year-old put himself in contention on his Masters debut with a stellar round of 68 that included a sublime chip-in birdie at 11.
Mexico's Ancer and Australian Smith, who finished joint fifth in 2018, were among a five-way tie for the lead heading into round three and both carded three-under 69s.
Jon Rahm looked to be mounting a challenge of his own but the Spaniard's hopes threatened to unravel after a bizarre double bogey at the par-five eighth.
The world number two dragged a low second shot into the foliage and cannoned his next into a bush off a tree trunk. He recovered one of those shots to sit at nine under.
American Thomas was two under for the day as he hit the turn but endured a colourful back nine as he traded three birdies with four bogeys to finish six off the pace.
McIlroy left to rue slow Augusta start
McIlroy produced another impressive round on Saturday that will have the Northern Irishman ruing his slow start at Augusta after following up Friday's 66 with a five-under-par 67.
It takes him to eight under in total, but highlighted how costly an opening 75 was in his bid to win the Masters and become just the sixth player to win a career Grand Slam.
McIlroy clawed a shot back on the second before adding a hat-trick of birdies through the turn and chipping in from a greenside bunker for another at Augusta's iconic 12th.
He immediately bogeyed the 13th with a sloppy three-putt from nine feet, to fall back to seven under but pulled off a smart par-save at 15 having found the water with his approach.
The 31-year-old birdied the par-three 16th to move back to eight under and leave himself eight off the lead heading into Sunday's final round.
"I set a target to try and get to double digits under par, didn't quite get there, but I played a really good round of golf," said McIlroy.
"I haven't really made a good run on a Sunday here, so it's about time. I feel good, my game is there, I have shown that over the last two days.
"I'll probably need something a few lower than today, set the clubhouse target for the guys to follow."
McIlroy was playing alongside 63-year-old Bernhard Langer, who became the oldest man to make the cut at Augusta and won the first of his two Green Jackets four years before the world number five was born.
The German showed he can still produce moments to savour, holing a mammoth 63-foot birdie putt on 15 and throwing his visor into the air in delight. He sits at two under.
Woods fades, as does English challenge
Tiger Woods defied the odds with a fairytale victory at Augusta 19 months ago but the 15-time major champion will not be adding a sixth Green Jacket to his collection this year.
Woods posted a 68 on Thursday but had to return on Saturday morning to put the finishing touches on a one-under 71, before heading back out to post a level-par 72 that keeps him at five under for the tournament.
The 44-year-old, who has previously had back and knee surgery, looked to be moving a little gingerly towards the end of his round and admitted the day felt like a "long grind".
"I can't win it from where I am but I can make birdies and sweep in for a top-10 finish," he added. "I just need to make birdies - I haven't made any this week.
"Today was a long day but I still had my chances."
Tommy Fleetwood is best-placed of the English contingent at eight under par, with Paul Casey two strokes behind and 2016 champion Danny Willett at five under.
Two-time runner-up Justin Rose's hopes faded as he carded a four-over 76 including seven bogeys to peg him back to three under, alongside fellow Englishman Lee Westwood.


bbc--2020-11-14--Hamilton prepares for history in unpredictable times

For the first time all year , a Mercedes is not on pole position for a grand prix .
Hamilton starts the Turkish Grand Prix from an unexpected sixth place on the grid , after Mercedes struggled in difficult wet conditions on a track surface the world champion said had less grip than any he had ever experienced .
The man in the position more familiar to Hamilton is Canadian Lance Stroll , who took his first career pole in what has to be counted as one of the biggest shocks in Formula 1 in years , if not decades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father Lawrence has funded his career and now owns the Racing Point team for which he drives , has had his moments in a four-year career , but you would have got very good odds had you wanted to place a bet on Stroll being on pole at Istanbul Park .
He has looked good in the wet before - notably when he qualified a back-of-the-grid Williams fourth at Monza in his debut season in 2017 - and this was a standout performance , even if team-mate Sergio Perez , who had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was baulked on his final lap and had to settle for third .
`` Precision , concentration and flow , '' Stroll said .
`` It 's so unpredictable what the car 's going to do .
But when everything 's working , the tyres are switched on and the car feels good , it 's like a dance .
It 's the only way to describe it . ''
To fully deliver on his potential , Stroll now needs to find a way to find that feeling on a more regular basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Why was n't Hamilton up there ?
Saturday 's sessions presented Hamilton with conditions in which he has produced some of his - and the sport 's - greatest performances .
Yet there was something about the combination of a newly laid track surface , still seeping bitumen , and rain that was simply not working for Mercedes .
It was all about that least sexy but most important of Formula 1 technical explanations - tyre temperature .
Racing Point - whose car has been dubbed the 'pink Mercedes ' because it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's 2019 car - could generate it , but for some reason Mercedes ' 2020 car could not .
`` We did the best we could and that was as fast as we could go , '' said Hamilton .
`` The track feels terrible , it 's just like driving on ice .
But for whatever reason some people can get the tyres switched on better than us . ''
The bizarreness of the day was underlined by the fact that Hamilton - who is certainly one of the greatest drivers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the greatest of all - was 4.795 seconds slower than Stroll , who is n't and does n't and is unlikely ever to change that .
As far as clinching the championship goes , though , Hamilton is still very much on favourable ground .
He is on the verge of tying up his seventh world title , which would equal the all-time record held by Michael Schumacher .
And , as Hamilton has already surpassed the German 's win record , that would make him the most successful driver of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to the next race , Hamilton 's team-mate Valtteri Bottas has to out-score the Briton by more than seven points .
But Bottas is not only starting three places further back than Hamilton , but is also less adept when it comes to the skills of battling on track .
Hamilton already has a head start on his team-mate , and , judging by their respective records , you would expect him to make progress faster than Bottas .
Hamilton knows the title is within his grasp , but has insisted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other .
`` I did the best I could , '' he said .
`` I 'm generally happy .
I did n't spin and did n't make any mistakes and I did everything I could with what I had . ''
And he said he would `` do the best job I can '' in the race .
Would he be patient given what was at stake ?
`` We 'll see , '' Hamilton said .
`` You have to jump at opportunities if they appear .
Congrats to Lance on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight with them . ''
The prospects for an exciting race , on a track which has a history of good racing but where the slippery surface adds a new challenge , are good .
Stroll has Red Bull 's Max Verstappen starting alongside him on the grid .
The Dutchman - disappointed to lose out on pole once the drivers switched to intermediate tyres at the end of qualifying , after looking monumentally strong on the 'extreme ' wet tyres earlier on - will want to take advantage of the fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can challenge him .
The weather is expected to be dry , although there is a 40 % chance of rain .
But wet or dry , the track will be difficult , and a true picture of form has yet to emerge this weekend .
`` We probably looked like amateurs out there , '' said Renault 's Daniel Ricciardo , as he reflected on qualifying fifth , behind the second Red Bull of Alex Albon , in a session in which driver after driver was caught out by the conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the best way to describe it is like a skid pan - you know , when you do those driving courses .
`` If it 's wet , it 's going to be wild .
But if it 's dry , we know how slippery it is .
I would bet a lot of money it is not going to be a boring , straightforward race . ''
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The Turkish Grand Prix is on BBC Radio 5 Live from 10:00 GMT
For the first time all year, a Mercedes is not on pole position for a grand prix.
Ironically, though, this development probably makes it even more likely that Lewis Hamilton will become the most successful racing driver in history on Sunday.
Hamilton starts the Turkish Grand Prix from an unexpected sixth place on the grid, after Mercedes struggled in difficult wet conditions on a track surface the world champion said had less grip than any he had ever experienced.
The man in the position more familiar to Hamilton is Canadian Lance Stroll, who took his first career pole in what has to be counted as one of the biggest shocks in Formula 1 in years, if not decades.
The 22-year-old Canadian, whose billionaire father Lawrence has funded his career and now owns the Racing Point team for which he drives, has had his moments in a four-year career, but you would have got very good odds had you wanted to place a bet on Stroll being on pole at Istanbul Park.
He has looked good in the wet before - notably when he qualified a back-of-the-grid Williams fourth at Monza in his debut season in 2017 - and this was a standout performance, even if team-mate Sergio Perez, who had been quicker for much of the session, was baulked on his final lap and had to settle for third.
"Precision, concentration and flow," Stroll said. "It's so unpredictable what the car's going to do. But when everything's working, the tyres are switched on and the car feels good, it's like a dance. It's the only way to describe it."
To fully deliver on his potential, Stroll now needs to find a way to find that feeling on a more regular basis, and particularly in the dry.
Why wasn't Hamilton up there?
Hamilton will equal Michael Schumacher's all-time record, as long as Bottas does not out-score him by more than seven points
Saturday's sessions presented Hamilton with conditions in which he has produced some of his - and the sport's - greatest performances.
Yet there was something about the combination of a newly laid track surface, still seeping bitumen, and rain that was simply not working for Mercedes.
It was all about that least sexy but most important of Formula 1 technical explanations - tyre temperature.
Racing Point - whose car has been dubbed the 'pink Mercedes' because it is pretty much a carbon copy of Hamilton's 2019 car - could generate it, but for some reason Mercedes' 2020 car could not.
"We did the best we could and that was as fast as we could go," said Hamilton. "The track feels terrible, it's just like driving on ice. But for whatever reason some people can get the tyres switched on better than us."
The bizarreness of the day was underlined by the fact that Hamilton - who is certainly one of the greatest drivers of all time and has a claim to be the greatest of all - was 4.795 seconds slower than Stroll, who isn't and doesn't and is unlikely ever to change that.
Hamilton's title prospects
As far as clinching the championship goes, though, Hamilton is still very much on favourable ground.
He is on the verge of tying up his seventh world title, which would equal the all-time record held by Michael Schumacher. And, as Hamilton has already surpassed the German's win record, that would make him the most successful driver of all time.
To keep the title battle going to the next race, Hamilton's team-mate Valtteri Bottas has to out-score the Briton by more than seven points.
But Bottas is not only starting three places further back than Hamilton, but is also less adept when it comes to the skills of battling on track.
Hamilton already has a head start on his team-mate, and, judging by their respective records, you would expect him to make progress faster than Bottas.
Hamilton knows the title is within his grasp, but has insisted that he will treat this weekend like any other.
"I did the best I could," he said. "I'm generally happy. I didn't spin and didn't make any mistakes and I did everything I could with what I had."
Verstappen looked quick throughout qualifying
And he said he would "do the best job I can" in the race.
Would he be patient given what was at stake?
"We'll see," Hamilton said. "You have to jump at opportunities if they appear. Congrats to Lance on pole and I look forward to a fight with them."
The prospects for an exciting race, on a track which has a history of good racing but where the slippery surface adds a new challenge, are good.
Stroll has Red Bull's Max Verstappen starting alongside him on the grid.
The Dutchman - disappointed to lose out on pole once the drivers switched to intermediate tyres at the end of qualifying, after looking monumentally strong on the 'extreme' wet tyres earlier on - will want to take advantage of the fact that the Mercedes have traffic to negotiate before they can challenge him.
The weather is expected to be dry, although there is a 40% chance of rain. But wet or dry, the track will be difficult, and a true picture of form has yet to emerge this weekend.
"We probably looked like amateurs out there," said Renault's Daniel Ricciardo, as he reflected on qualifying fifth, behind the second Red Bull of Alex Albon, in a session in which driver after driver was caught out by the conditions, spinning or running wide.
"But the best way to describe it is like a skid pan - you know, when you do those driving courses.
"If it's wet, it's going to be wild. But if it's dry, we know how slippery it is. I would bet a lot of money it is not going to be a boring, straightforward race."


bbc--2020-11-14--Ramos misses two penalties on night he breaks a European caps record

Last updated on .From the section European Football Sergio Ramos had two penalties saved on the night he became the most capped male European player as Spain drew with Switzerland in the Nations League .
The 34-year-old had his first penalty saved by Yann Sommer as he tried to place it in the corner .
His second was an attempted chip which barely left the ground as Sommer held on to it .
He had scored his previous 25 attempts for Spain and Real Madrid .
`` Sergio 's numbers for penalties are out of this world , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there had been a third penalty , he would have taken that one as well . ''
Borussia Monchengladbach keeper Sommer told Swiss broadcaster SRF : `` I 've come up against Ramos in the Champions League recently , so that means I 've been previously engaged in preparing for his penalties .
`` I think he wanted to chip the second one , but it worked out well for me . ''
Both of those spot-kicks were with Spain 1-0 down following Remo Freuler 's clever finish from Breel Embolo 's cross @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after Nico Elvedi was shown a second yellow card for fouling Alvaro Morata for Spain 's second penalty .
Spain must now beat Germany in Seville on Tuesday to reach next year 's Nations League finals .
Switzerland - who have not won a game in almost a year - would have been relegated to League B had they lost .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Sergio Ramos had scored all 25 penalties he had taken since May 2018
Sergio Ramos had two penalties saved on the night he became the most capped male European player as Spain drew with Switzerland in the Nations League.
Ramos was winning his 177th cap, taking him past Gianluigi Buffon's record - but it was a game to forget.
The 34-year-old had his first penalty saved by Yann Sommer as he tried to place it in the corner.
His second was an attempted chip which barely left the ground as Sommer held on to it.
He had scored his previous 25 attempts for Spain and Real Madrid.
"Sergio's numbers for penalties are out of this world," said Spain boss Luis Enrique.
"If there had been a third penalty, he would have taken that one as well."
Borussia Monchengladbach keeper Sommer told Swiss broadcaster SRF: "I've come up against Ramos in the Champions League recently, so that means I've been previously engaged in preparing for his penalties.
"I think he wanted to chip the second one, but it worked out well for me."
Both of those spot-kicks were with Spain 1-0 down following Remo Freuler's clever finish from Breel Embolo's cross.
The hosts ended with 10 men after Nico Elvedi was shown a second yellow card for fouling Alvaro Morata for Spain's second penalty.
Spain eventually equalised through Gerard Moreno's 89th-minute finish from Sergio Reguilon's cross.
Spain must now beat Germany in Seville on Tuesday to reach next year's Nations League finals.
Switzerland - who have not won a game in almost a year - would have been relegated to League B had they lost.