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Max Verstappen joins the exclusive list of all-time F1 greats with a fourth world title.    

Verstappen's victory in the Sao Paulo rain was a masterclass of wet-weather driving.      

The son of a former driver has been elevated from a modern-day great of the sport to one of its legends. 

Ukraine has fired long-range missiles from the US and the UK into Russia. 

The war, which reached its 1,000-day milestone on Tuesday, has largely been going Russia’s way.

The US and some other Western embassies in Kyiv temporarily closed on Wednesday in response to the threat of a potentially major Russian aerial attack.

The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will give Ukraine anti-personnel mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advances.

The NSW town of Carinda was one of the worst hit in a weekend storm, losing roofs on the local pub, pizza shop and general store.

The SES's Andrew Edmunds said the ferocity of the wind caught locals by surprise, with gusts in excess of 100 to 150 kilometres per hour.

Walgett Shire mayor Jason Ramien said it was a "freak storm", and the lightning that followed sparked numerous fires in the area.

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, 58, has lost his return fight in front of more than 72,000 spectators and millions more watching on Netflix.

The bout drew controversy, with Tyson’s opponent, Youtuber Jake Paul, more than 30 years his junior. 

Tyson raised more concerns after the fight by failing to announce his retirement. 

A rising number of Australians use medicinal cannabis.

A dock worker was recently sacked for using the drug.

Lawyer Belinda Winter says "regulation needs to catch up".

Private Richard Norden has been posthumously awarded a Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Vietnam War.

The Victoria Cross is Australia's highest military honour.  

It was announced following a Remembrance Day service at the Australian War Memorial.  

Donald Trump says he has a "powerful" mandate for his second term in office.

Among his priorities are vast tariffs on imports, a mass deportation program, and halting climate action.

Trump has named Susie Wiles as chief of staff, and tapped RFK Jr for head of Health and Human Services, which needs Senate confirmation.

Former Trump foes such as Hillary Clinton are calling on him to govern for all Americans.