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Evening StandardLondon Climate conference founder urges more action on clean air in capital ahead of Earth Day
The co-founder of a new sustainability conference in London has urged businesses and politicians to do more to combat climate change in the capital ahead of Earth Day. Georgina McGivern, 28, suggested that current efforts are insufficient and called for increased collaboration among councils, businesses and communities to promote cleaner air. Ms McGivern, the programme director of the nonprofit Camden Clean Air Initiative, created a four-day conference called Earthfest to increase awareness about sustainability.
- Evening Standard
Chinese Grand Prix: Start time UK, grid positions, weather forecast, how to watch F1 on TV
A return to Shanghai up next on the calendar
- Reuters
Russian defence ministry to set up drone development centre
Russia's defence ministry will set up a science and production centre for drones and "robotic complexes", Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Saturday, according to the ministry. Shoigu was inspecting a testing range for firearms and drones in the Moscow military district, the defence ministry said. The conflict in Ukraine has been characterised by drone deployment of unprecedented scale, with thousands of unmanned aerial vehicles used to track enemy forces, guide artillery and bomb targets.
- RFI
PSG return to local labour against rising Lyon as Champions League glory beckons
It's just as well Paris Saint-Germain's players enjoy a 10-point lead in Ligue 1 or they might have to think seriously about the French top flight rather than their impending clashes in a couple of weeks against Borussia Dortmund in the semi-finals of the Champions League. PSG reprise their domestic activities on Sunday night at the Parc des Princes against Lyon who they will face in the final of the Coupe de France on 25 May at the Pierre Stade Mauroy in Lille.That encounter in northern France
- PA Media: Sport
Lewis Hamilton to start Chinese Grand Prix in 18th after poor qualifying showing
Hamilton had earlier led the sprint race in Shanghai for eight laps before finishing second to Max Verstappen, who also claimed pole position.
- Evening Standard
Chinese Grand Prix: Max Verstappen denies Lewis Hamilton first sprint race win of his career
Mercedes driver rolls back the years at the Shanghai International Circuit
- The Telegraph
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies
A man has died after setting himself on fire on Friday outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump’s historic hush-money trial was taking place.
- HuffPost
Morgan Wallen Says He Isn't 'Proud' Of Behavior Following Alleged Chair-Throwing Incident
The country star broke his silence after he was arrested in Nashville earlier this month.
- The Independent
Escape the south coast crowds for the natural wonders of North Iceland’s Diamond Circle
Iceland’s otherworldly landscapes draw nearly two million tourists a year, but few travel to the lesser-known north of the country – Suzy Pope discovers you can see the highlights of this region in just 24 hours (although you’ll probably want to stay longer)
- The Independent
F1 Chinese Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying updates in Shanghai as Max Verstappen claims Red Bull’s 100th pole
Formula 1 updates from the Shanghai International Circuit as China hosts the first sprint weekend of the season
- The Independent
Taylor Swift – live updates: Patti Smith responds to Tortured Poets mention as star drops ‘Fortnight’ video
Godmother of punk responds to mention on Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ as pop titan smashes Spotify records on day of album release
- Digital Spy
NCIS casts Gibbs' dad in new spin-off show
NCIS: Origins has cast Longmire star Robert Taylor as Leroy Jethro Gibbs' dad.
- The Canadian Press
Jets and Avalanche meet to open the NHL Playoffs
Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7, third in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (52-24-6, second in the Central Division)Winnipeg, Manitoba; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Jets -110, Avalanche -110; over/under is 5.5NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Jets host series openerBOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the Colorado Avalanche to open the Western Conference first round. The teams meet Saturday for the fourth time this season. The Jets went 3-0 against the Avalanche during the regular season.
- The Canadian Press
New York hosts Washington to open the NHL Playoffs
Washington Capitals (40-31-11, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (55-23-4, first in the Metropolitan Division)New York; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Rangers -240, Capitals +195; over/under is 5.5NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Rangers host series openerBOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals to start the Eastern Conference first round. The teams meet Sunday for the fifth time this season. The teams tied the regular season series 2-2. In their
- The Canadian Press
Predators visit the Canucks to begin the NHL Playoffs
Nashville Predators (47-30-5, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9, first in the Pacific Division)Vancouver, British Columbia; Sunday, 10 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Canucks -147, Predators +123; over/under is 5.5NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Canucks host series openerBOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks host the Nashville Predators to open the Western Conference first round. The teams meet Tuesday for the fourth time this season. The Canucks went 3-0 against the Predator
- The Canadian Press
Panthers and Lightning meet to open the NHL Playoffs
Tampa Bay Lightning (45-29-8, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (52-24-6, first in the Atlantic Division)Sunrise, Florida; Sunday, 12:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Panthers -171, Lightning +142; over/under is 5.5NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Panthers host series openerBOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Tampa Bay Lightning to open the Eastern Conference first round. The teams meet Saturday for the fourth time this season. The Panthers went 2-1 against the Lightning in
- The Independent
Jeremy Clarkson pays tribute to Dickey Betts, whose song Jessica served as the Top Gear theme
Guitarist was best known in Britain for writing the well-known anthem to the motoring show
- Evening Standard
About 80 firefighters called to battle blaze at historic London pub
About 80 firefighters called to battle blaze at historic London pub
- BBC
Tiny monkeys need names - but there are rules
West Midlands Safari Park is caring for six pygmy marmosets, but only three of them have names.
- BBC
Thousands expected to gather for Vaisakhi parade
Organisers say the Coventry event will be a "celebration of love" and expect thousands to attend.